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Jake Thiewes

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Arlington, Washington, D.C.
As seen in: Out Motorsports, U.S. News Cars, Outsports, Hagerty Classic Cars Magazine, The Autopian
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2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Review: It's Easy Being Green | Out Motorsports

2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Review: It's Easy Being Green | Out Motorsports

Out Motorsports — Many know the line "it's not easy being green," courtesy of Kermit the Frog. Kermit sings about green being the color of blending in among leaves and other "ordinary things." Toyota took that phrase and stood it on its head with the introduction of the 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone.
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2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Review: The Color Makes The Car

2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Review: The Color Makes The Car

youtube.com — Even though the Toyota 86 is due for a redesign soon enough, the current car is pretty great to drive. New for 2020, the Hakone edition adds unique visual fl...
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2020 Toyota Yaris Hatch Review: What's (A Little) Old is New Again | Out Motorsports

2020 Toyota Yaris Hatch Review: What's (A Little) Old is New Again | Out Motorsports

Out Motorsports — Just like the 1988 Sentra E offered my parents the peace-of-mind that comes with a new car (compared to anything pre-owned with questionable history), so does this 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatch. It just fills that role while being so much better in every way possible.
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2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Dead Door Speaker EASY FIX

2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Dead Door Speaker EASY FIX

youtube.com — Our 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone press car was dropped off with non-functional door speakers! The dash speakers (high and mid) and rear speakers worked fine, but we...
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Our Cars: My Dad's 1973 Ford Capri | Out Motorsports

Our Cars: My Dad's 1973 Ford Capri | Out Motorsports

Out Motorsports — Racing and most driving is on hold right now, due to the Coronavirus. Let's open up the archives and talk about the cars of our past. My parents moved about a year ago, and in the process of boxing things up, came across the paperwork for many of the cars they'd purchased from the 1970s ...
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The 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback: It's a Car! It's a Scion! It's a Mazda! It's Pretty Good!

The 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback: It's a Car! It's a Scion! It's a Mazda! It's Pretty Good!

youtube.com — Toyota claims their 2020 Yaris Hatchback is "all new" - and it is, sort of. It's also a 2016 Scion and it's also a bit of a 2014 Mazda but it's also ultimate...
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Cars of Our Parents: Dad's 1973 Ford Capri

Cars of Our Parents: Dad's 1973 Ford Capri

youtube.com — We can't go drive very far, so let's reminisce instead! My parents found a bunch of old car paperwork so it's time to talk about "cars of our parents." Dad b...
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2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel Review: High MPG and Jeep Waves Abound | Out Motorsports

2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel Review: High MPG and Jeep Waves Abound | Out Motorsports

Out Motorsports — Although competitors to the Jeep Wrangler have come and gone, the Wrangler is currently in a class of its own. We're eagerly anticipating the Ford Bronco's official release, but until then, if you want a convertible off-roader, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler is the only new vehicle on sale that will meet your needs.
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The 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel Brings Happiness to a Chaotic, Uncertain World

The 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel Brings Happiness to a Chaotic, Uncertain World

youtube.com — Everything sucks right now but the 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel doesn't! We really wanted to take this Wrangler off-roading with a bunch of friends and use i...
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News: Ford to Produce Respirators, Ventilators, Face Shields to Help With Coronavirus Management ...

News: Ford to Produce Respirators, Ventilators, Face Shields to Help With Coronavirus Management ...

Out Motorsports — We don't often cover straight-up news, as our focus here is largely sharing our (and others') stories above all else. But, Ford shared this press release this morning and it's worth a read. Ford, alongside other auto manufacturers, has halted new vehicle production for the moment.
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Owner Loving his 2016 Ram 1500 after Ford F-150 5.0L Problems

Owner Loving his 2016 Ram 1500 after Ford F-150 5.0L Problems

youtube.com — In this video, we hear from Jake at Out Motorsports and his 2016 Ram 1500 truck. Also, he shares his truck journey from his first truck to his current ride. ...
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2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel - Washington DC Beltway Loop & MPG Run

2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel - Washington DC Beltway Loop & MPG Run

youtube.com — Jeep left us a 2020 Wrangler EcoDiesel for the week, but we're supposed to stay (mostly) indoors due to the Coronavirus! With traffic at an all-time low, we ...
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2020 Hyundai Palisade Review: Moving People - and Towing Track Cars? | Out Motorsports

2020 Hyundai Palisade Review: Moving People - and Towing Track Cars? | Out Motorsports

Out Motorsports — It's no secret that families looking to move people have migrated from the station wagon to the minivan and now, to the large crossover. These three-row lifted wagons all seat seven or eight people and offer small differences brand-to-brand in an attempt to woo consumers when the time comes to buy.
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2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited Review - Family Hauler and TOW VEHICLE?

2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited Review - Family Hauler and TOW VEHICLE?

youtube.com — Hyundai's all-new Palisade is one of the largest three-row crossovers on the market, and it's HOT right now. With plenty of luxury and high-tech touches and ...
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2020 Subaru Legacy Limited Review: The Sedan-Shaped Outback Alternative | Out Motorsports

2020 Subaru Legacy Limited Review: The Sedan-Shaped Outback Alternative | Out Motorsports

Out Motorsports — It's no surprise to anyone that, in recent years, crossovers have become the new standard for family transportation. Sedans aren't selling as well, though there's still a market for them. Automakers are doing what they can to bolster sedan sales, whether it's with hotted-up performance versions or simply increasing comfort and technology to meet higher standards.
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2020 Subaru Legacy Limited Review - AWD All-Star or Family Sedan Slouch?

2020 Subaru Legacy Limited Review - AWD All-Star or Family Sedan Slouch?

youtube.com — The 2020 Subaru Legacy is on a new platform that Subaru claims is the stiffest and quietest yet. It has a huge Starlink navigation screen, EyeSight driver as...
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I Fixed the Crashed Infiniti G35's Hood Latch and SOLD IT With Mismatched Paint!

I Fixed the Crashed Infiniti G35's Hood Latch and SOLD IT With Mismatched Paint!

YouTube — After fixing the totaled Infiniti G35, I spent time installing the final part - a brand new hood latch - and getting the hood and fenders aligned, with a lit...
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My Totaled Infiniti G35 Coupe is Mostly Repaired and Drivable | Out Motorsports

My Totaled Infiniti G35 Coupe is Mostly Repaired and Drivable | Out Motorsports

Out Motorsports — I bought a totaled Infiniti G35 coupe from a coworker nearly a month ago. The Laser Red 3-series-fighter was wounded badly, but at first glance appeared easily fixable. Naturally, as I started tearing into the car with a friend, we discovered the front left frame rail had been pushed over in the crash.
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Our Totaled Infiniti G35 is (Mostly) Fixed and Looks Like a Car Again!

Our Totaled Infiniti G35 is (Mostly) Fixed and Looks Like a Car Again!

YouTube — The totaled Infiniti G35 coupe is back from the body shop and we spent a full day replacing the damaged parts. Now that bolt holes align, it's much easier to...
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I Got Dinner with David Tracy from Jalopnik and Of Course We Worked on a Mini Cooper First | Out ...

I Got Dinner with David Tracy from Jalopnik and Of Course We Worked on a Mini Cooper First | Out ...

Out Motorsports — I grabbed a cup of coffee yesterday afternoon and sat down to take a break from work for a few minutes. My browser loaded the Jalopnik home page and the top article was titled, " I Tried Fixing My Friend's Mini Cooper S But I Screwed Up And Now The Car Is Stranded," written by one David Tracy.
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I'm Fixing a Totaled Infiniti G35 Coupe | Out Motorsports

I'm Fixing a Totaled Infiniti G35 Coupe | Out Motorsports

Out Motorsports — My coworker texted me a few weeks ago. "Hi Jake, do you know any good body shops? I just had an accident. I'm okay but can't really drive the car." Her 2006 Infiniti G35 coupe was wounded, but she was fine. The collision was at slow speed, she said, and no airbags deployed.
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Buying Replacement Parts for a TOTALED Infiniti G35 I Don't Own Yet!

Buying Replacement Parts for a TOTALED Infiniti G35 I Don't Own Yet!

YouTube — Jake's coworker got in a small crash in her 2006 Infiniti G35, and insurance totaled the car. He's agreed to buy the car from her insurance company and think...
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2020 Ram 2500 Cummins Review: Excellent Towing Companion | Out Motorsports

2020 Ram 2500 Cummins Review: Excellent Towing Companion | Out Motorsports

Out Motorsports — "Oh, this is badass," was my first thought as I met the delivery driver to receive the keys to the blacked-out 2020 Ram 2500 Laramie, its 6.7 liter Cummins turbodiesel engine lightly clattering away as I signed the paperwork.
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Washington Auto Show: What's Exciting for 2020 | Out Motorsports

Washington Auto Show: What's Exciting for 2020 | Out Motorsports

Out Motorsports — The Washington Auto Show is always an interesting one. Not quite on the same level as bigger shows in Detroit, Los Angeles, or New York, the DC auto show isn't often where one finds the hottest new cars coming to market. There is a heavy government and industry focus, given the location.
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