Car Magazines. What are you reading?
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I have always been an evo reader, I have got every single issue to date, but I am well behind. I just skimmed through November 2019 this afternoon.
I think I have worked out I just can’t connect with the cars in it anymore, the bit I read in the most detail was the fast fleet 996 that had just had its engine pulled for a rebuild, followed by the base 991 non S model first drive, but quickly lost interest in that when I found it had been fitted with about £15k of options including 21” wheels... WTF!
Therefore I think I need something new to read. Suggestions please chaps!
I think I have worked out I just can’t connect with the cars in it anymore, the bit I read in the most detail was the fast fleet 996 that had just had its engine pulled for a rebuild, followed by the base 991 non S model first drive, but quickly lost interest in that when I found it had been fitted with about £15k of options including 21” wheels... WTF!
Therefore I think I need something new to read. Suggestions please chaps!
Megaflow said:
I have always been an evo reader, I have got every single issue to date, but I am well behind. I just skimmed through November 2019 this afternoon.
I think I have worked out I just can’t connect with the cars in it anymore, the bit I read in the most detail was the fast fleet 996 that had just had its engine pulled for a rebuild, followed by the base 991 non S model first drive, but quickly lost interest in that when I found it had been fitted with about £15k of options including 21” wheels... WTF!
Therefore I think I need something new to read. Suggestions please chaps!
Me too. I can't say I have every single issue (I've missed a few) of evo but I've been reading it from the very first issue and have been a subscriber for years. I also feel a slight disconnect with modern cars and so I haven't renewed my subscription to evo, opting instead to try Octane magazine. I've just received my first issue so can't comment too much yet but there seems to be more variety with the content; from an article about a couple of Lamborghini Diablo's, to some fast Mini's, an interview with a racing driver and something about a Combine Harvester (written by non other than Harry Metcalfe). If nothing else, it has some variety which I think will keep me interested. My only criticism is the back of the magazine is full of adverts (but I guess they need to generate revenue from somewhere).I think I have worked out I just can’t connect with the cars in it anymore, the bit I read in the most detail was the fast fleet 996 that had just had its engine pulled for a rebuild, followed by the base 991 non S model first drive, but quickly lost interest in that when I found it had been fitted with about £15k of options including 21” wheels... WTF!
Therefore I think I need something new to read. Suggestions please chaps!
NB My last evo was issue number 279. I haven't bothered to finish reading it
s m said:
Trevor555 said:
I enjoyed Modern Classics until recently.
No more sadly.
That wax my favourite of the recent general magsNo more sadly.
Sadly missed.
Edited by Lester H on Wednesday 11th November 10:28
lukeharding said:
There is a new magazine coming that will partially replace Modern Classics though, called Strada. Nathan Chadwick, who was at MC, is behind it. Looking forward to that.
That's good news.But lester H makes a good point above.
Modern Classics will be a tough act to follow without simply going over what they've already covered.
I wish it well, and I'll be subscribing.
lukeharding said:
There is a new magazine coming that will partially replace Modern Classics though, called Strada. Nathan Chadwick, who was at MC, is behind it. Looking forward to that.
Great news and thanks for mentioning this. 
I also loved Modern Classics and I was sad to see it go. I'm currently subscribed to both EVO and CAR, but I always find myself just flicking through those, whereas I'd read Modern Classics from cover to cover.
Will look out for Strada.
I have an Evo sub. I took a break for a few years having been a reader since day 1. I'm no longer a cover to cover reader of it but I think I get just about enough value out of it. Not sure why I'm less interested in it than I used to be. Either EVO has changed, I've changed or the world of media has changed. Or a bit of everything but it's no longer a must read for me.
I bought the first two editions of Road Rat as well. Couldn't get into it, seemed a bit heavy going but I might give it another try. It's certainly beautifully presented.
I have an Evo sub. I took a break for a few years having been a reader since day 1. I'm no longer a cover to cover reader of it but I think I get just about enough value out of it. Not sure why I'm less interested in it than I used to be. Either EVO has changed, I've changed or the world of media has changed. Or a bit of everything but it's no longer a must read for me.
I bought the first two editions of Road Rat as well. Couldn't get into it, seemed a bit heavy going but I might give it another try. It's certainly beautifully presented.
Another vote for Octane here. I also like the variety and they have touched on a few modern classics over the years. I like the stories that come with the cars and I don't mind the ads at the back, lots of eye candy there for the lotto wish list.
I also subscribe to evo but only cherry pick a few articles now. I feel like I'm buying it out of duty or in case I miss a good one, but have been disenchanted for some time.
I also subscribe to evo but only cherry pick a few articles now. I feel like I'm buying it out of duty or in case I miss a good one, but have been disenchanted for some time.
I was another Modern Classics subscriber...
I think one of the reasons that it was a good read was on top of the general nostalgia for the era, you felt that the majority of cars featured were 'attainable' if you just had a bit more spare cash, space of the drive, spare time etc.
Looking at a review of a new Porsche in EVO when the only hope of having one is winning the Lotto is a much more far fetched fantasy.
I think one of the reasons that it was a good read was on top of the general nostalgia for the era, you felt that the majority of cars featured were 'attainable' if you just had a bit more spare cash, space of the drive, spare time etc.
Looking at a review of a new Porsche in EVO when the only hope of having one is winning the Lotto is a much more far fetched fantasy.
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