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Here we go again. this time, we came across something particularly interesting: a 1982 Honda Motocompo listed for a cool Rp80 million.
If it looks like a suitcase with wheels, that’s because it practically is one.
Introduced in 1981, the Honda Motocompo was a tiny 49cc two stroke scooter developed alongside the first gen Honda City. The idea was to fold it up, throw it into the City’s boot, and use it to cover the last stretch of your journey.
At just 45 kg, it featured folding handlebars, a retractable seat and footrests. Honda even equipped the City with dedicated mounting points to secure the little scooter inside.
But unfortunately the Motocompo was sold separately as an optional extra rather than coming standard with every Honda City.
Production only lasted from 1981 to 1983, with 53,369 units made. Some of them are listed in Indonesia. would you buy it?
#drivejournal #motocompo #honda #hondamotocompo
10 Nov 2026
This E30 M3 rolled in for our Sunday Drive back in October, dressed in a rather understated combination of silver paint and gold BBS RS wheels
We’re used to seeing E30 M3s in flashy colours, so this one was a bit of an interesting sight. Looking all polite and well behaved like a sweet boy from the outside until you pop the hood.
The original four cylinder has made way for an S54 3.2 litre six cylinder from the E46 M3. 2 more cylinders. Quite the heart transplant.
#drivejournal #e30 #bmwe30 #bmwm3
09 Nov 2026
With GTA VI finally dropping next week, the hype has reached a whole new level. Car brands are jumping on the trend, turning their own models into GTA VI-style artwork and giving us a glimpse of what their cars might look like cruising around Vice City.
It’s quite the plot twist, considering car manufacturers have historically been pretty protective of how their vehicles are portrayed in video games. Nobody wants to see their latest model getting blown up, flipped over or driven off a bridge.
But GTA has always played by its own rules, with fictional cars inspired by real world machines rather than officially licensed vehicles. Now, with GTA VI taking over the internet, even the real car brands want a piece of the action.
Vice City marketing is already working overtime, and the game isn’t even out yet.
#drivejournal #gtavi #vicecity #gtacars
08 Nov 2026
This W202 belongs to @itsnudge and it has quite the interesting dashboard setup. A Dancall mobile phone from the 80s sitting right next to a modern single-DIN head unit with Apple CarPlay and a reversing camera. Talk about a generational gap.
CarPlay in a vintage car is always a bit of a debate. But when it fits into a single-DIN slot and keeps the dashboard looking right, we’re all for it.
Throw in a reversing camera and your old Mercedes has a few tricks its original engineers probably never imagined.
That’s the fun of this car hobby. You can have a little bit of 1980s nostalgia, some 2020s convenience, and put them both in a Mercedes from the 90s.
#drivejournal #mercedes #w202 #carplay
04 Nov 2026
Facebook Marketplace really has everything. Sometimes even a pair of rare 1978 Recaro Ideal C seats.
And these aren’t your average old car seats. We’re talking pneumatic lumbar support, electric adjustments, and optional Blaupunkt speakers built right into the headrests, BUILT IN 1978.
Recaro made these for some of the finest German cars of the era, with versions finding their way into Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Porsche applications.
Someone in Indonesia is currently asking IDR 85,000,000 for this pair on Facebook Marketplace.
Eighty-five million rupiah. For seats.
Suddenly, that office chair at home doesn’t feel so premium anymore. Would you pull the trigger?
#DriveJournal #recaro #recaroidealc #fbmarketplace
02 Nov 2026
At 20 years and 68 days old, Kimi Antonelli has officially become the youngest Formula 1 World Champion in history.
The Italian secured his maiden Drivers’ Championship at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, finishing third behind race winner Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. The result gave Antonelli an unassailable lead in the championship with four rounds still remaining.
He breaks a record that had stood for 16 years, previously held by Sebastian Vettel, who won his first title with Red Bull in 2010 at 23 years and 134 days old. That’s more than three years younger than Vettel.
Antonelli also becomes the first Formula 1 World Champion born in the 21st century and Italy’s first champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
Joining Mercedes in 2025 as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement, Antonelli has now delivered a World Championship in just his second season in Formula 1.
A record-breaking achievement and a new chapter for Italian motorsport.
Grande, Kimi!
#drivejournal #f1 #kimiantonelli #mercedes #mercedesf1
01 Nov 2026
The Lexus LFA might just have the best-sounding engine ever put in a production car.
Under the hood sits a 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V10 developed with Yamaha. Yes, the same Yamaha that makes pianos. We found a 2009 Yamaha press release explaining how the company helped give the LFA its signature engine sound.
The V10 revs to 9,000 rpm so quickly that Lexus needed a digital tachometer because a traditional needle couldn’t keep up. Yamaha applied its expertise in acoustics to shape the engine’s sound, turning every throttle input into a mechanical symphony.
The result? A rising wail that sounds closer to a Formula 1 car than a road-going Lexus.
Sure, there are plenty of other cars with incredible engine notes, but the LFA remains our personal favorite. Production ended in 2012, with just 500 units built, making that naturally aspirated V10 sound even more special today.
In an era of turbochargers and electrification, the LFA reminds us what a high-revving V10 can sound like.
Is there an engine that sounds better? We’re listening.
#drivejournal #lexus #lexuslfa #yamaha #v10
28 Oct 2026
Sunday Drive In Vol.4
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Jakarta, but make it SoCal 🌞🌞
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#carmeet #m3 #bmw #sunsetdriveclub #porsche
24 Oct 2026
Who says a Mercedes interior has to be leather and wood?
Photographer and designer Mikael Kennedy spent over a decade restoring his diesel Mercedes, eventually lining the floorboards, trunk, rear deck and even the subwoofer with pieces of a Persian Farahan rug. The upholstery job was so precise that his upholsterer went through three pairs of $100 scissors.
Turns out, a good rug and an old Mercedes have something in common: they’re both built to last
#DriveJournal #rug #mercedesrug
22 Oct 2026
Spotted around Menteng area while we were visiting a shop to check our ride. This Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (964) is a special sight on Jakarta’s streets.
Spotting a regular 964 is already a treat, but a Cabriolet makes it an even rarer find. This one was in for a suspension inspection.
#Drivejournal #porsche #porsche964 #carrera2
22 Oct 2026
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who made TECHWERKE what it was. 🙏🏻
Honestly, we didn’t expect to see this many people show up, and we’re truly grateful for all the support.
From bringing your cars, sharing the stories behind them, to supporting us from day one until the event day, it all means a lot to us.
Seeing different generations of E-chassis come together in one place, sharing the same passion and stories, is exactly what TECHWERKE is all about.
This is just the beginning. See you at the next one, everyone!
Thank you for being part of TECHWERKE. 🫶🏻
Documentation by @arggrp.agensi ❤️🔥
For everyone looking for the event photos, check the link in @arggrp.agensi bio! 📸
#techwerke #drivejournal #bmw #bmwindonesia #bmwechassis
20 Oct 2026
We went car spotting in Seoul and it felt like we were seeing a G Class or a Porsche SUV every minute of walking.
But beyond the premium SUVs everywhere, one thing became pretty obvious: the streets were dominated by black, white and grey.
There could be a cultural angle to this. South Korea places a strong emphasis on presentation, and that extends to fashion, design and consumer products. Neutral colours fit neatly into the clean, understated aesthetic you often see around Seoul.
A big reason comes down to resale value. Neutral colours tend to attract more buyers in Korea’s used car market, making them a safer bet when it’s time to sell.
It’s a similar story in Indonesia, where neutral colours are also popular for their practicality and resale value. But from our experience car spotting in both countries, we still tend to see coloured cars more often in Indonesia.
Could it be the difference in car preferences, or simply how each city looks on the road? Either way, Seoul’s streets definitely gave us a greyscale impression.
📸: @antonwirjono
#drivejournal #korea #seoul #carculture
20 Oct 2026
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