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Title: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: Dan J. on April 25, 2007, 12:02:16 pm: I drive an 07 Honda Fit Sport 5 speed manual. I get around 34mpg in town & 40+ on the highway. I don't allow anyone to smoke or eat in the car.

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Post by: puertorico2006 on April 25, 2007, 12:03:44 pm: 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo :-P...you need a SUV in Puerto Rico too many damn pot-holes
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Post by: Dan J. on April 25, 2007, 12:07:23 pm: I have always wanted to go to Puerto Rico, maybe someday...
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Post by: milker on April 25, 2007, 12:08:28 pm: Sebring convertible. Drove cross-country with it and it was great!

Milker.
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Post by: BT65 on April 25, 2007, 12:08:50 pm: I drive a big old Ford Crown Victoria. (It's a very clean, smooth car). All I need to do is add a couple spotlights and no one would be able to tell the difference between me and the pokey! :D
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Post by: ACinKC on April 25, 2007, 12:26:39 pm: (http://verticaldoors.com/_product_pics/tn-lincoln_2003_2004_navigator_promo.jpg)

Well kinda... i DO drive a 2003 Navi.
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Post by: ademas on April 25, 2007, 12:33:11 pm: '01 Ford Focus.
I know y'all want to date me now.
xox
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Post by: Buckmark on April 25, 2007, 12:38:05 pm: I split my driving between my 2006 Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck,
and my 2003 Kawasaki Z-Rex (ZRX1200R):

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Post by: Peter6836 on April 25, 2007, 12:46:02 pm: I drive a 1986 Mercedes Benz 190E, I say it is a classic mercedes

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Post by: Life on April 25, 2007, 12:54:09 pm: Jeeps all my life... Since I dont drink, smoke pot or do anything exciting, I try and freak myself out on how far you can push a peice of metal.....

Eric

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Post by: ACinKC on April 25, 2007, 12:58:30 pm: My OTHER ride....2005 Honda VTX 1300! (and for those who will start bitching about the kids being on it, we go around my block, in the MIDDLE of a subdivision VERY slow! And FUCK OFF, they are my kids, i'll kill em if *I* want to)

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Post by: jimw on April 25, 2007, 01:06:43 pm: 2007 525 xi and a 62 MGA
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Post by: belgium on April 25, 2007, 01:21:35 pm: audi A6 , turbo charged diesel! with all the trims

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Post by: Miss Philicia on April 25, 2007, 01:24:48 pm: I haven't owned a car in 18 years.
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Post by: David_CA on April 25, 2007, 04:08:09 pm: I go for quantity. A '97 Toyota Avalon is my main car and is the best car I've owned. I also have an old ('89) Dodge Ram for when I'm feeling really butch. I'll drive the '89 VW Cabriolet for when I'm not feeling so butch. If it's nice out like today, I'll ride my bike... the one in my avatar.

David
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Post by: Miss Philicia on April 25, 2007, 04:09:29 pm: ps: I owned a vintage '66 white Vespa in the mid-80's

I wish I'd not ever sold that one
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Post by: milker on April 25, 2007, 04:24:39 pm: I had that for a while...

(http://www.motobecane-club-de-france.org/gamme/av8/av88_n.jpg)
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Post by: Miss Philicia on April 25, 2007, 04:35:59 pm: That just looks like a bicycle with a motor.
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Post by: milker on April 25, 2007, 04:43:36 pm: Quote from: philly267 on April 25, 2007, 04:35:59 pm
That just looks like a bicycle with a motor.
Hence the name: "motorbike" :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: swede_dish on April 25, 2007, 05:12:32 pm: well, I hate to brag but....

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Post by: BriGuyNY,NY on April 25, 2007, 05:59:15 pm: Usually the A-train...or a NYC taxi when necessary.
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Post by: milker on April 25, 2007, 06:00:33 pm: Quote from: swede_dish on April 25, 2007, 05:12:32 pm
well, I hate to brag but....
ROFLMAO!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Nadine on April 25, 2007, 07:30:22 pm: Nothing very exciting...

2001 Ford Taurus SES
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Post by: GSOgymrat on April 25, 2007, 07:53:39 pm: Here is my favorite car, 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder. It's so much fun to drive.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/105/266955457_4ad2b2efb6_o.jpg)

I also have a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. My partner has a 1999 Honda Civic and a 1995 Mercedes E320 which he keeps in mint condition.
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Post by: Oceanbeach on April 25, 2007, 07:58:40 pm: One if by land
a. 1979 MGB with rebuilt engine and rally suspension
b. 1994 Chrysler Lebaron convertible- driver door secured by bungie cords so, "Dukes of Hazard" entrance and exit required

Two if by sea
1978 Hunter Cherubini- sloop rigged cruiser.

Three if anyone has an airplane, I am single. Have the best day
Michael

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Post by: Nico on April 25, 2007, 08:49:15 pm: Well Michael and I have one car we both agree on. A 79 MGB. Mine has factory A/C (rare). It sits under a car cover and I never drive it. I also have a Nissan 300ZX, Mercedes C280 and I bought my hubby a loaded Santa Fe for our anniv.

I am a car freak - my butch side... ;D
Rog

Edit - typo as usual....
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Post by: izprince1984 on April 25, 2007, 09:06:31 pm: 1997 Ford Taurus SHO, with a 5 speed manual transmission and a DOHC V8 engine, it gets about 18 mpg in the city, and about 30 on the highway.
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Post by: Basquo on April 25, 2007, 09:23:27 pm: '94 Ford Aerostar...willed to me by my grandmother last summer. It's one of the bigger styles of "minvan." I love big vehicles so much that I decided to sell my truck and make the van my wheels. My Mazda truck was the best vehicle I've ever owned, I had it for 9 years and it never broke down, but it was getting to that age where things were going to start needing fixing. The van gets shitty mileage, but damn near zero emissions--as in zero carbon monoxide particles on high idle, and 2 particles on low idle. It will definitely have to be moving in order for me to die in it.

Edited to say that I once had a Ford Escort (which is an anagram for Either Suck Cock Or Ride Train, author unknown) and when it crapped out a slow painful death I swore I'd never own another Ford, but the Mazda convinced me otherwise (it's the same thing as a Ford Ranger.)
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Post by: cubbybear on April 25, 2007, 11:22:57 pm: Up until recently, it was the 1955 Holden FJ Special Sedan. It's been sold now.

(http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/2152/0000813yv5.th.jpg) (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=0000813yv5.jpg)

My car I have had for 10+ years, the good old, 1994 Toyota Camry Wagon with mags and darkest legal tint. Aka the shopping trolley or fridge on wheels.

(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/7923/picture0032ij2.th.jpg) (http://img340.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0032ij2.jpg)
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Post by: Oceanbeach on April 25, 2007, 11:39:48 pm: Hey Rog,

With our MGB's and Jim's MGA, we have enough Forum members to start our own British car club. I joined an MG club in SOCAL a few years ago and went to one outing (at the Queen Mary). Other than our cars and an evening at the Bar, we had little in common. Have the best day
Michael
(who drives with the top down for lack of AC) ;D
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Post by: cjc on April 25, 2007, 11:48:02 pm: The only car I actually own is a 1991 Ford escort but it's paid for and only has 66,000 miles on it. sometimes my dad will let me drive the 1963 SS convertible Chevy II. Or The 1970 SS Chevelle with a 396 in it Or the 1972 Chevy Cheyenne. Seeing a pattern here. Can't wait for the 1964 SS Chevelle to be on the road. I will get to drive that one also. I love old Chevy's. Cristy
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Post by: aztecan on April 26, 2007, 12:16:26 am: I drive a 2003 Mazda Miata. Love it, especially on the narrow, winding mountain roads of the Western Slope of Colorado.

I also have a 1974 Ford pickup truck I inherited from my father. It is great for hauling things or when I want to look butch.

HUGS,

Mark

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Post by: BT65 on April 26, 2007, 12:47:40 am: Hey Mark: My brother used to own a Miata. He got into an accident with a semi where he was hit head-first, dragged underneath the semi, and the top was down on the Miata. He survived, and said he would own another one in a heartbeat!
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Post by: Robert on April 26, 2007, 01:33:30 am: HEy MIchael...

When my father died, my Mother asked us to clean out the garage and drive/tow the cars away. My twin and I flipped a coin. I got the 65 Mustang (my father gave it to my mother for their 25 anniversary) and my twin got the 53 MGT. My father bought that new in 1953. This was back in Colorado. Both cars are now here -- and running -- in N. California.

Now that winter is over, it's time to get the 'stang out of the barn and give it a twirl. I think I'll drive up to Grenada and visit my brother. That's always a nice ride.

robert
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Post by: sdcabincrew74 on April 26, 2007, 03:07:39 am: When I am at stuck in base in PHX, I drive a 2002 Buick Regal GS.

When I am home in SAN, I drive a 2005 VW GTI 1.8T

When I am at home in SAN and feeling like a dork I drive a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country Minivan that my partner uses as a carpool vehicle.

We are quiet diverse .... next up an Acura TL
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Post by: budndallastx on April 26, 2007, 06:39:16 am: '06 Acura TL .. Grey ..

28 MPG City 33 MPG Hwy
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Post by: cmhjeff on April 26, 2007, 08:18:55 am: If I could drive I'd be driving my Dodge Caliber but for now it's just a 2nd car for Jeffrey. Once the lease is up I'll go back to a Mini Cooper or Jeep Wrangler.

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Post by: indyguy on April 26, 2007, 08:58:43 am: A Jeep Wrangler. ;D
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Post by: Oceanbeach on April 26, 2007, 11:35:22 am: Hey Robert,

When my dad was still alive and working, he told me of a 51 MGTD that he saw in a barn. We went to talk to the owner one fine day and when we arrived it's new owner was already there with a title and a car trailer. I got a red 58 Corvette for my 16th BD, which I sold many years later to pay the first years tuition at HSU.

I took my LeBaron conv to Pick n' Pull the other day because they buy clunkers. I hoped they would give me 500 bucks for it. They offered $149.00 so I took it to a body shop to get an estimate on the door repair, they wanted 500 bucks to repair the driver door. Guess I will be doing the "Dukes of Hazard" thing for the season. Much easier to get in and out with the top down. Have the best day
Michael
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Post by: Dan J. on April 26, 2007, 11:52:41 am: Maybe you can borrow a pair of Queens daisy dukes and lure a few country boys back to the barn for a roll in the hay. LOL

I never knew we had so many car nuts on this forum. We should talk about them more often.

Dan
(who's next car will be a Mazda Miata)
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Post by: jimw on April 26, 2007, 11:53:27 am: Quote from: Sonomabeach on April 25, 2007, 11:39:48 pm
Hey Rog,

With our MGB's and Jim's MGA, we have enough Forum members to start our own British car club. I joined an MG club in SOCAL a few years ago and went to one outing (at the Queen Mary). Other than our cars and an evening at the Bar, we had little in common. Have the best day
Michael
(who drives with the top down for lack of AC) ;D

I just had my A completely restored, it took almost 2 years, and they took it down to the frame. I have to go down to Florida and pick it up, after 2 years I don't trust having it shipped by a stranger. I paid $150 for it when I was in high school and when I bought it the engine was frozen. It has a lot of memories and I am glad I have kept it all these years. J
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Post by: Dan J. on April 26, 2007, 11:59:04 am: Do you have any before and after photos of your MGA? Would love to see them.
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Post by: Jean-Yves on April 26, 2007, 12:02:22 pm: My primary vehicle is my '97 Wrangler TJ with the 4" suspension lift and a 2" body lift with 33" Dunlop Mud Rover tires.

Secondary is my '02 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, stock.

My partner has a '94 Wrangler, stock, but her daughter drives it.

Four-Whell drive,Never leave home without it!
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Post by: BooBoo on April 26, 2007, 12:13:56 pm: 2000 Toyota Celica GT

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Post by: Dan J. on April 26, 2007, 12:32:42 pm: Quote from: BooBoo on April 26, 2007, 12:13:56 pm
2000 Toyota Celica GT

I had one of those !A black GT-S, 5 speed manual. I drove the hell out of that thing and put nearly 150,000 miles on it in 3 years. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I did mine.
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Post by: GSOgymrat on April 26, 2007, 12:46:09 pm: I love the Celica. Very Speed Racer in design. I particularly like the ones with the wing spoiler. Toyota stopped selling the MR2 and the Celica at the same time and now they don't have any real sport models.

(http://www.automedia.com/article/images/rts/rts20020701tc/rts20020701tc_01.jpg)
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Post by: David_CA on April 26, 2007, 12:50:31 pm: Quote from: Dan J. on April 26, 2007, 11:52:41 am
Maybe you can borrow a pair of Queens daisy dukes and lure a few country boys back to the barn for a roll in the hay. LOL

I never knew we had so many car nuts on this forum. We should talk about them more often.

Dan
(who's next car will be a Mazda Miata)

Same here. I like my old Cabriolet, but a Miata is just so much sportier plus the top is a LOT easier to put up and down. I've been looking at them on eBay this morning, in fact!
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Post by: milker on April 26, 2007, 12:55:10 pm: My first car was a Renault 5, red like the one on the pic :)

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Post by: Dan J. on April 26, 2007, 01:08:30 pm: I have a story about Renault Le Car and a sexy car salesman back when I was a 17. I might have to wank it today now! LOL
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Post by: GSOgymrat on April 26, 2007, 01:19:48 pm: My first car was a Renault LeCar! It had the fabric roof that flipped back. It had a bulb on the floor for the windshield washer and if you slammed your foot down it would shoot water over the car and you could hit the car behind you. To get into the back seat the front passanger seat would raise up and go forward. I had to keep a hammer under the seat because the solenoid ignition switch would stick and you had to hit it loose to start it. It was a tuna can and I loved it. Ahh yes, driving around at 16 with my X-Man personalized plate and a "I brake for mutants" bumper sticker! No wonder I didn't have sex until I was 18! :D

(http://fuckfrance.com/images/i759/4747.315lecar.jpg)
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Post by: milker on April 26, 2007, 01:33:37 pm: Quote from: GSOgymrat on April 26, 2007, 01:19:48 pm
LeGas goes slowly The Car does not
Was that a real quote in the ad :o lol
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Post by: swede_dish on April 26, 2007, 01:34:04 pm: Quote from: GSOgymrat on April 26, 2007, 01:19:48 pm
My first car was a Renault LeCar! It had the fabric roof that flipped back. It had a bulb on the floor for the windshield washer and if you slammed your foot down it would shoot water over the car and you could hit the car behind you. To get into the back seat the front passanger seat would raise up and go forward. I had to keep a hammer under the seat because the solenoid ignition switch would stick and you had to hit it loose to start it. It was a tuna can and I loved it. Ahh yes, driving around at 16 with my X-Man personalized plate and a "I brake for mutants" bumper sticker! No wonder I didn't have sex until I was 18! :D

(http://fuckfrance.com/images/i759/4747.315lecar.jpg)

OMG. I peed myself reading that! NO JOKE!
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Post by: Dan J. on April 26, 2007, 02:10:30 pm: I had sex in a LeCar. thank god for that huge sunroof.

Try having sex in a Geo Metro! hehehehehehehe. that wasn't nearly as fun as the LeCar!
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Post by: Matty the Damned on April 26, 2007, 07:03:00 pm: (http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j232/matty_the_damned/butch-mobile.gif)

I can be butch. In a queer sort of way.

MtD
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Post by: milker on April 26, 2007, 07:50:40 pm: Quote from: Dan J. on April 26, 2007, 02:10:30 pm
I had sex in a LeCar. thank god for that huge sunroof.

Try having sex in a Geo Metro! hehehehehehehe. that wasn't nearly as fun as the LeCar!
Imagine having sex in that!

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Post by: purpledragonfly on April 26, 2007, 08:43:53 pm: I drive one of those cheap import cars. A Honda Civic, an 87, it is not a new car because being on ssi i can't afford a new car but this car is a very good one, no rust,dents or anything major wrong with it. If i could have any car i want it would be a Nissan Tittan, i love those things. Maybe one day i will find a man and he will be rich and i will be able to buy one of those or maybe one of the suvs that some people think are the only cars on the road that can go fast.

Wendy
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Post by: david25luvit on April 26, 2007, 09:55:07 pm: Dan...

I drive a gold Chrylser 300 Touring Car (2006).......
and its paid for!

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Post by: Oceanbeach on April 27, 2007, 05:24:12 pm: Hey Dan J,

Coming from the largest city in California, you may find thid odd but... I too already own Daisy Dukes and if in a situation where Queen and I were to dress to the nines, country style, I have enough for two. ;D. Have the best day
Michael
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Post by: Oceanbeach on April 27, 2007, 05:34:14 pm: Recently I received an email from a friend. He announced his first vacation in years and was going to Mexico with Le Baron y Le Baroness Du Mendocino. I wrote back that I was having problems with Le Baron Du Chrysler, it was leaking Le Oil so my time would be spent in my least favorite place... Where would my least favorite place be? So very glad you asked. I hate being on one of those roll about creapers, under a car. Have the best day
Michael
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Post by: Dan J. on April 27, 2007, 05:48:43 pm: Quote from: Sonomabeach on April 27, 2007, 05:24:12 pm
Hey Dan J,

Coming from the largest city in California, you may find thid odd but... I too already own Daisy Dukes and if in a situation where Queen and I were to dress to the nines, country style, I have enough for two. ;D. Have the best day
Michael

If I see you in San Francisco you will have to wear a pair of those! LOL
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Post by: Oceanbeach on April 27, 2007, 07:22:08 pm: I will be in San Francisco but in a sweater, too cold for Daisy Dukes. ;D
Have the best day
Michael
(driving the Chrysler LeBaron convertible)
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Post by: Moffie65 on April 27, 2007, 08:30:26 pm: Hell, get busy for a week and miss out on a "Car Thread".

OK, I won't post all of them, but the 1999 Ford Ranger/Mazda is my current ride, of course also with my 2006 Suzuki C50C Boulevard.

I also just can't avoid inserting one of my all time favorites, my name sake Moffie, a grey market, 1989 Citroen 2CV, with German brush guard and driving lights, and custom Leather interior and custom "Charelston" paint in black and cream.

Please don't get me started, or I'll have to post photos of all of them from the past .... ;)

Love,

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Post by: milker on April 27, 2007, 08:50:22 pm: Love the deuch, Moffie!

Milker (who did drive one and was not impressed :D)
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Post by: SoSadTooBad on April 27, 2007, 11:57:59 pm: 2006 Cadillac DTS - my CD4's go up every time I turn the key. ;D
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Post by: Teresa on April 28, 2007, 12:42:52 am: Since Hubby sold his car and is driving mine to work ( a 93 Ford Explorer) Im looking for a newer car for me. Looking for a 2004 or newer. I want a small car that gets good gas mileage. When we do find one we like Im sure hubby will drive it to work since it will get better gas mileage than the Explorer. The Explorer has been a great car. I have never had any trouble with it and it has over 180,000 miles on it. Just wish it got better gas mileage.
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Post by: CaptCarl on April 28, 2007, 09:55:28 am: Let's see now. do you want that alphabetically or chronologically? The fleet consists of a 1963 Cadillac Sedan de Ville, a 1957 DeSoto Firesweep station wagon, (something classy to haul the dogs to obedience lessons with). The there is the Sherman, the decrepit F-250 pickup, Bugs our '05 VW Beetle Turbo convertible. Erma is a highly classy and desirable '86 AMC Eagle 4x4 station wagon. Event though she only has a six cylider engine, she clearly is the greediest drinker at about 11 mpg in town. ( hey man, like, fossil fuels are dangerous man. And I gotta do my part to help rid the world of their evil presence) And last but not least are the motorcycles, a '94 Kawasaki Ninja, and an '82 GoldWing.
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Post by: DingoBoi on April 28, 2007, 11:34:49 pm: 2007 Nissan Versa ... because I'm versatile
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Post by: sdcabincrew74 on April 29, 2007, 02:46:34 pm: Quote from: DingoBoi on April 28, 2007, 11:34:49 pm
2007 Nissan Versa ... because I'm versatile
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You are too cute sometimes!
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Post by: CaptCarl on April 29, 2007, 11:13:35 pm: Moffie,
I love the 2CV, always wanted one of those for myself. The vehicle behind it in the photo, is that by any chance a Mehari? I've not seen one of those things in twenty years.....
Capt.Carl
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Post by: Darkfiber on April 30, 2007, 10:07:01 am: Car thread?

my wife drives a Mini Cooper convertible, I drive a Jaguar XKR convertible for pleasure, and I have a boring BMW Station Wagon for business trips.

Just recently, I traded my TVR Chimaera 500 against the XKR. I love English cars....But I must admit, I never had any problems with my BMW or my wife's Mini, the English cars on the other side can be a real pain in the ass when it comes to reliability. The engines are no problem, but the electrics must have gremlins built in as a standard feature...
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Post by: Moffie65 on April 30, 2007, 01:37:43 pm: Quote from: abqcarl on April 29, 2007, 11:13:35 pm
Moffie,
I love the 2CV, always wanted one of those for myself. The vehicle behind it in the photo, is that by any chance a Mehari? I've not seen one of those things in twenty years.....
Capt.Carl

Carl,

No, that isn't a Mehari, but a metal bodied derivitive made in Turkey. I have no idea what the name of this model is, but rest assured, it is very rare, and the couple that owned it, imported it directly from Turkey brand new. Now the yellow one behind the Krosley station wagon is in fact a Mehari. I havn't ever owned one, but have owned three 2CVs. Truly, wonderful cars, and a total blast to drive. I see Milker wasn't impressed, but then he might have driven a 425cc version, instead of the 602cc, which is like night and day for simple performance. I guarantee I could have given Milker a ride he would have written home about. The 2CV was the only car ever to have an advertising campaign that if you could turn one over in regular driving, not on a race track; the company would ship you a new one, anywhere on the planet. Believe me, more than one of us tried, thus resulting in more than one wet pants experience with passengers. :o

Love,
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Post by: milker on April 30, 2007, 03:13:23 pm: Quote from: Moffie65 on April 30, 2007, 01:37:43 pm
I guarantee I could have given Milker a ride he would have written home about.
Anytime, darling :-* :-*
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Post by: Just John on April 30, 2007, 07:13:24 pm: Quote from: Darkfiber on April 30, 2007, 10:07:01 am
English cars on the other side can be a real pain in the ass when it comes to reliability. The engines are no problem, but the electrics must have gremlins built in as a standard feature...

Just the price one has to pay for the small scale, hand built buggie I'm afraid.

It really is a shame that TVR have gone out of business, (again) they are and always have been such beautiful machines, and of course the English eccentricity is an added bonus? ;)

If you want to try a real quality English built car try a 8) Bristol or an Aston Martin, 8) both have quality and style for those who can afford it.

I dream of a Vanquish.
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Post by: aupointillimite on April 30, 2007, 07:25:53 pm: I drive a 1982 Les Pieds.
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: CaptCarl on April 30, 2007, 08:09:35 pm: Moffie,
Many years ago I was lucky enough to drive a very old deux chevaux, and was most impressed by the windshield wipers. They were driven off of the speedometer cable. The faster you went, the faster they wiped. If you weren't moving neither were they!

Just John, Brit cars are fun, I used to have a '55 Ford Consul sedan, with a bumper sticker on the back that read: "Why do the British drink warm beer? Because they have Lucas refrigerators!" I got the Consul in trade for a '60 Renault Dauphine that I had to get rid of, because my Newfoundland dog, @ 170 punds, was too big for it.

Capt Carl....
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: Just John on May 02, 2007, 06:28:54 pm: Quote from: abqcarl on April 30, 2007, 08:09:35 pm
"Why do the British drink warm beer? Because they have Lucas refrigerators!"

Yep! :-[ that would just about explain the reason for the demise of most of the British Motor industry :'( although from what I read even you Americans weren't that much better

My father used to have a Consul, in winter he used to have to leave a heater under the engine or it just wouldn't start in the morning, eventually the inevitable happenned and oil dripped onto the heater and set fire to the car. After that he owned a Vauxhall PA Cresta, both cars where '50s designs and it was obvious that their design was strongly influenced by you guys across the pond. The Cresta particularly stays with me as a fabulously designed machine - oh! and the tailfins gave a useful hand hold for the push starts, hehehe.

John

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Post by: northernguy on May 11, 2007, 01:41:59 am: Quote from: david25luvit on April 26, 2007, 09:55:07 pm
Dan...

I drive a gold Chrylser 300 Touring Car (2006).......
and its paid for!

I'm jealous, I want a 300C soooo bad. Unfortunately all my money seems to go into the house, and then to travel, so my trusty 7 year old Cavalier is the vehicle du jour.
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: CJWAUS on May 11, 2007, 06:42:35 am: A very orange 06 Rubicon

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Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: mjmel on May 11, 2007, 06:53:42 am: I drive a 2002 Ford F150.
......would love to own a Jag....any year!
xxx,
Mike
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: bt1313 on May 11, 2007, 10:41:44 am: My partner and I drive a 1993 Dodge Grand caravan...that is on its last leg. We get to replace it this June...something more butch...
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: BT65 on May 11, 2007, 08:55:43 pm: I sold a '69 Ford Galaxy street car that was totally clean for $135.00 when I was 17 for dope.
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: appleboy on May 11, 2007, 09:15:10 pm: I am 29 and had more cars than a person 3 times my age.

1989 Chrysler Lebaron Coupe
1996 Dodge Neon
2000 Plymouth Neon
2002 Chrysler Sebring LXi Sedan
2003 Chrysler Concorde LXi
2004 Mustang V6
2004 Dodge Stratus
2005.5 VW New Jetta
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Now I wonder why I am broke? ::)
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: Javicho on May 11, 2007, 09:31:21 pm: 2006 Audi TT convertible
2000 Honda CRV

J.
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: milker on May 16, 2007, 10:58:51 pm: I have been driving a Chrysler Sebring convertible since 2001. It only has 45000 miles. I have been very very happy with it, never had ANY problem, I used it to drive cross country, and it was a breeze.

However it's 2007, I guess I should get a new car. I don't know the value of my car, but I guess not much, even with the extremely low mileage. I want a convertible, I don't like the new sebring. What else would you suggest?

Milker.
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: Grasshopper on May 17, 2007, 05:14:12 am: Five Germans in an Audi Quattro arrive at the Italian border.
The Italian Customs Officer stops them and tells them "It'sa illegala to
putta 5 people in a Quattro."
"Vot do you mean it's illegal?" asks the German driver.
"Quattro meansa four!" replies the Italian official.
"Quattro is just ze name of ze fokken automobile" the Germans says
unbelievingly
"Look at ze dam papers: ze car is designed to karry 5 persons."
"You canta pulla thata one on me-aa!" replies the Italian customs
officer.
"Quattro meansa four.
You have five-a people ina your car and thereforea youarra breaking da
law!"
The German driver replies angrily, "You idiot! Call your supervisor
over.
I vant to speak to someone viz more intelligence!"
"Sorry" responds the Italian officer, "He can'ta come. He's a busy with
da 2 guys in da Fiat Uno."
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: scud44 on May 17, 2007, 05:41:17 am: I have a 2006 Ford Focus Sport - 2 litre four door in metallic blue
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: 404error on May 17, 2007, 07:16:55 pm: I hope to get 2 door Golf TDI at the end of summer, I'm done with public transit. I wish I hadn't waited until I was 27 to get my lisence...
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Post by: et in arcadia ego on May 20, 2007, 12:54:51 am: '89 Volvo and a '66 Rambler.
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: dixieman on May 21, 2007, 10:18:47 am: My everyday car ... 2000 Toyota Eco... and I have a Classic 1991 TC by Maserati... but, I'm now looking for a truck...
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: pozattitude on May 21, 2007, 12:37:41 pm: A Black 2006 Santa Fe Limited edition.
hubby has a 2006 Sonata limited edition ...yes the Hyundai family...LOL
We just bought a 1991 BWM 325i convertible and it is the car we use the most. You just have to have a convertible car in California!
and, although we have too many cars, we moved closer to our jobs and the train so we don't drive to work. I think we have the highest gas prices in the country here in SF Bay.
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: sdcabincrew74 on May 22, 2007, 01:40:32 am: Milker, did you look at the new VW EOS? Hot little car. Also, there is the Audi A4 convertible. My partner and I had a Mercedes CLK 230 convertible and it was a blast to drive although not real useful since it had no back seat. I would say the BMW 3 series but twice my partner and I have walked into San Diego BMW and been ignored. So, I will never, EVER by a Beemer. I am not sure of your budget but if you wanted to stay under 30, check out the new hardtop Pontiac G6 it is not too shabby.

As for me, the time has come to replace my 2002 Buick Regal GS. I have a short list of possible cars.....

1. VW Passat
2. Mercedes C320 (not out until this fall but I could pre-order)
3. Audi A4
4. Acura TL

The cheapest is the Passat and the most expensive the MB. I have to start test driving this weekend .....
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: kevin on May 27, 2007, 03:41:48 am: 2007 Infiniti G35 6 Speed Fully-Loaded
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: J.R.E. on May 27, 2007, 06:23:53 am: I drive a 2001 chevrolet. Yesterday I/we went out looking at motorcycles. Ed rolled his eyes at me :P seems to do that a lot lately :)

He said "you do know how dangerous it is down here with all these old people driving?". I replied," we are those old people" :o well.....not all that old. Its just a number.

But I am seriously considering a motorcycle, to get me to work and back, and do some local driving. Still need the car though.

Ray
Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: blondbeauty on May 27, 2007, 07:59:52 am: I was driving a Renault Clio Privilege in 2005 (date of my diagnosis) Automatic (proactiva) with automatic activated windshieldwipers, automatic xenon headlights, etc.
Now I drive a FORD FOCUS 1.6 TDCi Ghia Automatic 5p 110cv but in silver instead of blue as shown on the picture.

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Post by: Iggy on May 27, 2007, 10:58:43 am: I forget the model number...but it's like hip!

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Title: Re: What kind of car do you drive?
Post by: 411 on May 29, 2007, 12:22:59 am: 2006 Ford F450. Smart Cars and their eco-centric drivers are an endangered species in my part of the world.

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