ot: what are you driving these days?

fletcher21 · Post by **fletcher21** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:31 pm

just curious what all you guys are driving... for me, an acura integra

F308GTB · Post by **F308GTB** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:38 pm

My crapped out '94 Saturn SL is still alive and kicking - good dependable stick shifts.

Took my '78 Ferrari 308 GTB out the other day for the first time in months - hassle getting it out since we moved due to a lousy driveway design. Driving it made me remember why I still have it.

Since the frau won't touch the Saturn, it's the '98 M3 manual when we go somewhere. Otherwise it's her car.

When (and if) that Saturn kicks it will be time for something new. Too many intriguing options exist - G35 coupe, Elise, Viper, another M3, ...

mobiggins · Post by **mobiggins** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:41 pm

My daily driver is a 2004 VW Golf TDI.
My weekend fun-car is a near-mint 1967 VW Camper Bus.

fletcher21 · Post by **fletcher21** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:42 pm

damn... you must be loaded.. would be nice..
i want a nissan 350z/older 300zx/ m3/ imprezza wrx sti/ or an evo 8 next.... cars are better than women in so many ways... whenever my gf pisses me off i just go hop in my car and go for a long drive listening to music or just put the windows down and listen to the motor... it's like a drug

matthewk · Post by **matthewk** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:45 pm

My '94 RF900RR when I'm not taking the kids to day care. On those days it's the old '98 Blazer.

On weekends, it's the boat

GameSeven · Post by **GameSeven** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:03 pm

Commuter - 01 Sentra SE
Family - 06 Odyssey (yes I have joined the club)

-G7

James_E · Post by **James_E** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:18 pm

My car: 2001 Audi S4
Wife's car: 2003 Honda Odyssey. I really like this van.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:34 pm

toyota matrix XRS 6 speed

fletcher21 · Post by **fletcher21** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:48 pm

odysseys are the only respectable van. if you can call a mini van respectable... if i had a few kids i would rather get an suv but if i had to get a van, it would be the honda... i heard they do the 1/4 in 15.5 sec.. not sure if that is true, but if so that is very respectable

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:51 pm

Me: 2005 Acura TL (maroon w/ tan interior)

Fiancé: 2001 Chrysler Town & Country (blue)

WillHunting · Post by **WillHunting** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:52 pm

2005 Honda Odyssey. I love this mini-van. Don't think I will ever go back to a regular car unless I need a daily driver (for mileage).

grtwhtsk · Post by **grtwhtsk** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:03 pm

1997 Toyota Camry (guess I'm the poor guy on the board)

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:12 pm

mobiggins wrote: My weekend fun-car is a near-mint 1967 VW Camper Bus.

duuuuuuuuuuude.

matthewk · Post by **matthewk** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:27 pm

Sudz wrote:toyota matrix XRS 6 speed

What year? How do you like it? I've been starting to look for a repalcement for our Blazer, mainly due to the s**tty gas mileage it gets. I heard these get a good 30mpg. Is that true for yours?

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:31 pm

95 Mustang GT...still runs like a champ at 150,000 miles. It's amazing how well cars run if you take care of them...regardless of their make/model. Now if only my leather seats could have survived the Arizona sun for 5 years. Bout to get those re-finished.

jLp vAkEr0 · Post by **jLp vAkEr0** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:38 pm

'06 Suzuki Aerio

http://www.tld.net/users/jlp/ride.jpg

Putting some tints next week.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:39 pm

matthewk wrote:
Sudz wrote:toyota matrix XRS 6 speed
What year? How do you like it? I've been starting to look for a repalcement for our Blazer, mainly due to the s**tty gas mileage it gets. I heard these get a good 30mpg. Is that true for yours?

i drove a land rover discovery before this...

i think i get 35+MPG. it is a 2005. i really dig it. kinda sporty..handles nice...mine has an engine w/more HP than the other models.

i really like it. and the passenger seat moves forward so i put it down when it is just my kid an i and he loves to look out when in his car seat.

tons of room in the back too... it can easily hold 4 hockey bags (how i have always judged trunk sizes)

mixdj1 · Post by **mixdj1** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:39 pm

Black 2003 Lancer OZ Rally ... but it really wishes it was an Evo

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:18 pm

2001 Chevy Blazer and 2004 Chevy Venture mini-van.

We're not a Bowtie family, but both were a year old with low mileage and have been solid vehicles for us. They fit what we need in transportation.

If I was going to spend serious money on a car, it would be on a race car or a rally car, not a street car. I'd rather test the outer limits of the vehicle every time I drove it instead of just pushing it away from stoplights or letting it rip on deserted interstate or rural roads every so often.

That's just me. But the problem with race or rally cars is that they just keep inhaling money, even after you buy them.

Take care,
PK

fanatic · Post by **fanatic** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:23 pm

2003 Honda Civic, black.....No frills baby!

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:39 pm

2002 Mazda 626. Nothing special, but it drives very well.

We also schlep the kids in the Caravan. Sure, I'd love the Odyssey but my pockets don't dig deep enough. In any case, I love driving the van over my old Nissan Xterra.

Btw, gas here in St. Louis is hovering right around the three dollar mark.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:44 pm

sportdan30 wrote:

Btw, gas here in St. Louis is hovering right around the three dollar mark.

same here.

Kissrox · Post by **Kissrox** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:46 pm

Me- 2005 Nissan Titan Crew Cab- I LOVE THIS TRUCK!!!!!!

Wife-2001 Nissan Sentra SE

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:49 pm

my wife drives a prius.

hate it. drives like crap.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:53 pm

Sudz wrote:my wife drives a prius.

hate it. drives like crap.

Tree-hugger.

Take care,
PK