What Kind of Car do you drive (post a pic for fun)

[Mike Teezie]

I forgot to add:

I drive a 2001 Jetta VR6. Its black on black - I'll attach pics later.

Im doing some design and web work for a startup motorsports company here where I live. The owners are absolutely nuts - they have a 2003 Final Edition GTS Viper they built to have 1000hp, and a 2002 Z06 Vette thats about to go under the knife, and they just aqquired a .

They let me drive both of them whenever I want..the Viper is absolute insanity. I'm scared to give more than 1/2 throttle, lest I soil my pants!!!

:D

[Counterfit]

Originally posted by zami
Skoda Felicia Diesel. A proper Eastern European motor, none of your bloated neanderthal tranatlantic rubbish! Well excuse us for having torque! :rolleyes:

[hulugu]

...she ain't pretty, yet.

[parrothead]

Nice CJ, hulugu!

[coopdog]

Why do all you guys blur your plates?! What is someone going to do with your license plate number?! Ask a cop to look it up to see where you live?

[Powerbook G5]

I never understood that, either. It's not like the thousands of people who see my license plate on my car every day are any different than the thousands of people on here who would see my car.

[neut]

Originally posted by Powerbook G5
I never understood that, either. It's not like the thousands of people who see my license plate on my car every day are any different than the thousands of people on here who would see my car.

i think it just the amount of information we disclose about ourselves on the net. There is a point where i feel uncomfortable giving out my personal information. I mean, by now there is enough information about me floating around that you could get a pretty good idea of where im from, what i am like, what my habits are, and what material possesions i have. That's a little more information than i would like for anyone to know without me telling them personally.

profiling (stalking) is quite common and I would like to stay out of someone's hard drive as much as possible... yet not lose the sense of community found here by revealing personal interests to 'friends'. It's just a judgement call. locally, anyone can plainly see my llicense plate, but they don't have any other information about me (other than my car's make/color and my driving habits).

ok; so, call me paranoid. :D



peace.

[neut]

just bought an Acura 3.0 CL

same color as this (but in better condition) and with a gold package:

http://www.pcmotorsjax.com/photogallery/000_0069.JPG


peace.

[Counterfit]

just bought an Acura 3.0 CL

same color as this (but in better condition) and with a gold package:

http://www.pcmotorsjax.com/photogallery/000_0069.JPG


peace. You know, I saw one of those one day. It was black and shiny, like it had just been washed. And with that chrome grille, it reminded me exactly of a tuxedo. :D

[TimDaddy]

That is so, so sweet. I wish Honda or Toyota would develop/put out a hybrid pickup truck or SUV.....they probably are in the works. Seeing rich women driving their one or two kids around in a seven-seater Suburban that gets 10 MPG makes me sick. We *need* hybrid SUV's and trucks with decent power and awesome EPA ratings.

Amen.

A hybrid version of the Lexus RX 330 is due out this summer, as well as a Ford Escape using Toyota's Hybrid system. The hybrid version of the Toyota Highlander should be out early next year. The next generation Toyota Tundra is also supposed to offer a hybrid version. I think the next generation starts in model year 2006 or 2007. The hybrid may be a year or two after that, because that's just how Toyota seems to do things. Also, they are talking about a hybrid Camry for 2006. I don't know if they mean model year or calander year 2006. They have publicly stated that they intend to eventually offer every model with a hybrid system. They don't seem to be in a hurry to put hybrids in the Scions, though. They say right now the demographic that the Scions are marketed to can't afford the extra cost. Personally, I think that when compared to the body style of a Prius or Insight, many people outside that demo would consider a hybrid Scion if it were available.

[IMAGJE]

Audi TT in silver to match iPod Mini & TiBook *joke*

on the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife
a really fun car to drive :D

[punkmac]

It seems that vw and mac go hand in hand

[punkmac]

My wife and I came up with the big three

Mac VW and Ikea. The people I know that have Macs, drive VW's, and shop at Ikea.

I had a VW Golf now I have a Dodge Caravan (blah!) But I'm looking to get a Diesel VW.

I.

[geese]

I'd love a car, but living in London a car is pointless as the traffic is terrible and tube/buses are alot better now.

Who'd want a car when insurence, tax and fuel in England is soooooo expensive? Not to mention service costs and repairs.

So to get around this, I nick my sister car when i need one :D

http://www.spmotor.co.uk/images/Figaro.JPG

Its a 1991 Nissan Figaro, one of the most bonkers cars ever to come out of Japan. It looks like a 1950's Fiat coupe, but Nissan did a limited edition of these cars in Japan (only 20,000 built). Built on Nissan Micra underpinnings, its got a pokey 1.0 Turbo charged engine along with a luxurious leather interior with Air con.

I feel a bit camp driving it around, but its brilliant in the summer when the roofs down, and you get all kinds of people asking you questions.

[crenz]

Nissan Figaro

Wow, I'd love to drive this car! :)

As I mentioned in another thread, I usually ride in these...

http://www.baschny.de/fotos/stuttgart/02_u-bahn.jpg

[takao]

Hummers are rare. they are pretty rare in the city, and very rare offroad. the same is true of the Cayenne, and of, for instance, the previously mentioned G-Wagen.


mercedes sells more basic models of the G here.... the best selling _true_ offroad cars here ...perhaps they sell the luxury G only in the USA ...those smaller TDIs fly off the shelf ...
they are very common for forest rangers,the austrian army use them as their standard-off road 'jeep' etc.

so will post pics later from my(parents) cars
;) i'm only a studenti can'T afford a own one

[neilt]

71 911T with white Apple logo

[D0ct0rteeth]

http://mythologieproductions.com/misc/car.jpg

- Doc

[neilt]

living in arizona, you see a lot of test cars. Don't know exactly what this one is, has a mercedes logo on the back, and a definite Dodge front end. I wonder who this van will eventually be marketed by.

[neilt]

for those talking about the cayenne not being good off road, go here:
http://www3.us.porsche.com/english/usa/cayenne/cayennes/experience/movies/default.htm

watch the challenges movie

[IMAGJE]

http://mythologieproductions.com/misc/car.jpg

- Doc

*drool* - very nice! :) M3 is my favourite car, and that one looks quite like it :cool:

[D0ct0rteeth]

*drool* - very nice! :) M3 is my favourite car, and that one looks quite like it :cool:

yeah.. shes a blast bro.. just got her in the last week or so.

For some reason I cant get the tach to go under 5000 RPM's :)

- Doc

[neut]

<snip>dope car<snip>

- Doc

dope. M3? nice ground fx and rims.

sweet :D


peace.

[carbonmotion]

omg...is that a Honda Element? Sorry to break it to you, but those are....the UGLIEST things on the road today, lol.

Dude, ...its ...its ...its so **** I wish i owned one.

[jwp1964]

My rare and Cherry 1983 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40. It spends its time in some great locations! :D

[iGary]

My first car (sweeeeet!):

http://www.geocities.com/supremecpe/eightyeight/78royale.jpg

My second car:

http://www.autokopen.com/upload_images/8823.jpg

First car I bought on my own:

http://home.cogeco.ca/~autopainter/fiat.jpg

Why oh why did I do this:

http://www.flyinthehoney.com/images/escort.jpg

My first new car:

http://i.tnpv.us/pv/2004/08/12/HON2004081271502_pv.jpg

Given to me by my parents:

http://luckyautos.com/audi/purchase_audi/4000/audi_4000.jpg

Desperate times call for desperate measures:

http://www.motorsports-network.com/kawasaki/21street/Photos/vul7502.jpg

Things improved (sans rims):

http://www.wgn.net/~joe_r/personal/dirtydx.jpg

Current ride:

http://www.masswheels.com/IMG/04/08/13/040813AMAN0003.jpg

[revenuee]

1998 Honda C-RV -- i don't think i need to post a pic, look out the window and you will see 5 of them drive by ... LOL ... plus it's black which is the most common color


i've grown to love this car,

Works great for me, i'm pretty active; skiing, biking, camping, so being able to move stuff like that around is great. I work as a photographer and i love doing this kinda photography so being able to move EVERYTHING around is fantastic

[parrothead]

My rare and Cherry 1983 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40. It spends its time in some great locations! :D

Hands down the coolest vehicle in this thread. I used to own a forest green FJ40 but had to sell it when I moved to Hawaii. :(

[jwp1964]

Hands down the coolest vehicle in this thread. I used to own a forest green FJ40 but had to sell it when I moved to Hawaii. :(

I am very fond of this vehicle...you would not believe how many people just stop me to talk about it when I get in and out of it. Only 96,000 miles...just keep changing the oil and only drive it when necessary (or when I just want to show off a little).

BTW...there are worse places to live than Hawaii!!!!!!

:cool:

[jiggie2g]

2003 Nissan Murano in Sun-Lit Copper w/ Nav , Leather , Bose System..Fully Loaded. :D

[solvs]

http://home.comcast.net/~solvseus/Pictures/newcar/newcar01.jpg

[shane1]

http://www.dubedition.com/magnum/magnum.html

SRT8 with a mesh grill and 22s. Sweeeeet.

[clayj]

Well, here's one of them... the 2002 Audi TT quattro coupe:

http://www.clayj.com/html/TT(1).jpg
http://www.clayj.com/html/TT(2).jpg
http://www.clayj.com/html/TT(3).jpg

The other one's a 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 SUV. :)

[revenuee]

personally i got bitten by the motorcycle bug again and i think i'm going to get a suzuki katana 600 or GS500 ... i don't need anything big .. just something to play with.

i'm a loner ... a motorcycle would suite me best

[furryrabidbunny]

I drive a 1997 honda civic hatchback dx. I bought it about three months ago... it was a steal... 47 thousand miles only, 8 grand even.

[efoto]

While in France I am driving a Peugeot 206 HDi, which is a pretty nice little thing. I don't prefer it personally, but for a temporary vehicle it gets me where I need to be in quite the level of ''style'' I think, especially with my non-european red license plates :p

Normally speaking, I drive a '99 Audi A4 which I bought myself after my first car, an '88 Jetta, drank too much one day and puked all over the place.

[sonyrules]

a pic for fun...


so here you go

dude, Thats is the ****.....

[sonyrules]

I have a 94 Saturn sl, and just bought a 05 saturn ion. My 94 has 419,000 miles on it, and the wife dont like me driving it cause she thinks its going to break down. the sad part is that she has a 95 honda civic, 139,000, and we dumbed 4,000 in that alone last year, I only spent 500 for the last 2 years in the saturn.

[neut]

Wierd ... all of my previous posted pics are completely gone. Not even a broken link! :confused:

So for those of you just joining us ... my two (gas) vehicles:

1997 Acura 3.0
http://www.organech.com/images/examples/0092_acura-small.jpg
http://www.organech.com/images/examples/0088_acura-small.jpg

1971 Chevelle Malibu (350 w/4-barrel Holley) ... for sale.
http://www.organech.com/images/examples/chevelle01-v.jpg
http://www.organech.com/images/examples/chevelle02-v.jpg
http://www.organech.com/images/examples/chevelle03-v.jpg
http://www.organech.com/images/examples/chevelle04-v.jpg

There ya' go ...


peace | neut

[calyxman]

Sorry these pics were taken a couple months ago with a cell phone cam.

The car has about 114,500 miles on it. I did have to get the headgaskets replaced recently which was a nightmare job but it's finally done.

I also previously drove a '92 Acura Legend L Sedan, an '89 Acura Legend LS sedan, and a 1990 Mercury Sable.

[neut]

Sorry these pics were taken a couple months ago with a cell phone cam.

The car has about 114,500 miles on it. I did have to get the headgaskets replaced recently which was a nightmare job but it's finally done.

I also previously drove a '92 Acura Legend L Sedan, an '89 Acura Legend LS sedan, and a 1990 Mercury Sable.

Nice, still looks great! :)

Im very pleased with my Acura ... my Dad is enjoying his new 05 TL. ;)

Forgot about this pic:
http://organech.com/images/examples/0089.jpg


peace | neut

[cr2sh]

My ride...

http://www.acura.com/images/tsx/tsx_gall_lrg_01.jpg

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=6742&page_number=1

[andym172]

http://homepage.mac.com/mahony1/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-05-30%2009.30.33%20-0700/Image-01438B19D12811D9.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/mahony1/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-05-30%2009.30.33%20-0700/Image-01434FB1D12811D9.jpg

New car - Old car.

:)

[vouder17]

My ex-pimp mobile

[stubeeef]

1989 Honda CRX HF, 260,000+ miles, damaged from hitting a deer at 4am in S Virgina. Still gets over 45mpg and goes when I need it too. Property Tax is 23/yr, low insurance cost too.
notice the apple sticker, the house was completed and we moved in Apr 2004

[clayj]

1989 Honda CRX HF, 260,000+ miles, damaged from hitting a deer at 4am in S Virgina. Still gets over 45mpg and goes when I need it too. Property Tax is 23/yr, low insurance cost too.
notice the apple sticker, the house was completed and we moved in Apr 2004I also note your choice for Senator... good man. :)

[IJ Reilly]

I've got baby pictures. Mine is the red one. Seriously. I followed the car through production and shipping and managed to get into the port on the day it was unloaded. Lo-and-behold, I located my new Mini in this sea of cars almost immediately.

[stubeeef]

I also note your choice for Senator... good man. :)

you mean this guy (copilot to the right).

[G5orbust]

http://l00060.myspace.com/00060/81/27/60277218_l.jpg

When it was new (about a year ago). Doesnt look any different now.

[18thTomorrow]

Black 1999 Volkswagen Beetle with a spoiler.

[_pb_boi]

"Beemers" are BMW motorcycles

"Bimmers" are BMW cars

We have a 2001 BMW 325iT (touring/wagon) and a 2002 VW Passat (1.8L turbo wagon). My only regrets are both are automatics. . .

BMWs by far and away are among the most superb automobiles produced. Truly amazing vehicles.

tbh, even car magazines refer to BMW cars as 'beemers', though you do get 'bimmer' used in reference also. More or less interchangeable, I've never heard anyone quote this as a true convention.

andy.

[IJ Reilly]

tbh, even car magazines refer to BMW cars as 'beemers', though you do get 'bimmer' used in reference also. More or less interchangeable, I've never heard anyone quote this as a true convention.

andy.

Soon after we bought our first BMW car a few years ago (a 525i) I referred to it as our "beemer" and was immediately corrected by a BMW enthusiast. Okay, so I won't that expression anymore. No loss.

A great car, btw. Not as reliable as a Toyota or a Honda, but oh that road feel!

So, does anyone know what the BMW logo represents? No fair looking it up. ;)

[neut]

A great car, btw. Not as reliable as a Toyota or a Honda, but oh that road feel!

That's why i've never liked sport cars or sport tires (with few exceptions); the road around here feels like crap! Who wants to feel all the uneven spots, pot holes, gravel, and speed bumps?

I stick with slighly less gripping tires and a semi-sport-luxury car. Who can afford to pick the road you drive on? The ACHD thinks road construction is a good source of state income and employment. :rolleyes:

Oh ... this road feels like ****. :p


peace | neut

[e²Studios]

So, does anyone know what the BMW logo represents? No fair looking it up. ;)


"A rotating propeller is the inspiration for the BMW logo"

History of BMW (http://www.bmwworld.com/bmw/history/10s.htm)

Ed

[themacman]

1994 Lexus SC 400 V8 250 HP :)

[Powerbook G5]

It's sad that my 4 cyl makes more power than your V8. :D At least you have leather seats...

[themacman]

http://homepage.mac.com/mahony1/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-05-30%2009.30.33%20-0700/Image-01438B19D12811D9.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/mahony1/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-05-30%2009.30.33%20-0700/Image-01434FB1D12811D9.jpg

New car - Old car.

:)
is that a Opel. Those thigns are awesome

[Powerbook G5]

Opels are pretty nice. Europe gets the good stuff. Too bad the US has things such as safety standards and EPA guidelines...who cares if you risk sure death and destroy the environment when you are doing 300 km/h stretches on the autobaun.

[themacman]

It's sad that my 4 cyl makes more power than your V8. :D At least you have leather seats...
what kind of 4 cyl do u have. and u got to remeber this is a hella heavy car.

[jenpetosa]

I love my 2001 Honda Insight. It's Monte Carlo blue. If you aren't familiar with it... it is a 2 seater hybrid that gets 63 mpg.

Can you tell I have a low-paying design job?

[Dan H]

I've got (well, my dad bought it for me, I've just got to pay him back) a 93 Honda Civic LX - 5 spd, auto windows and doors. It arrived today!!!


/daniel

[Powerbook G5]

what kind of 4 cyl do u have. and u got to remeber this is a hella heavy car.

I have a 1989 Ford Probe GT. 2.2L SOHC 4 cyl with an IHI turbo. Right now I am pushing about 260 hp and 275 lb/ft of torque. Hopefully by winter I will have it pushing 350 hp when I bring the boost to 16+ psi and add a few more tweaks. :D It's only about 2500lbs, too.

[mad jew]

I'm pretty sure it was a Vauxhall VX220 as opposed to an Opel Speedster pictured but it's a moot point because they're the same car anyway.

Opels are pretty nice. Europe gets the good stuff. Too bad the US has things such as safety standards and EPA guidelines...who cares if you risk sure death and destroy the environment when you are doing 300 km/h stretches on the autobaun.


The VX220/Speedster is actually a reasonably environmentally friendly car. The European standards are (apart from California) probably a little stricter than the American ones. It's the Asian countries and New Zealand we have to worry about. ;)

[cheekyspanky]

Opels are pretty nice. Europe gets the good stuff. Too bad the US has things such as safety standards and EPA guidelines...who cares if you risk sure death and destroy the environment when you are doing 300 km/h stretches on the autobaun.


That VX220 gets about 30mpg on a typical drive
(http://www.wisebuyers.co.uk/motoring/car-specifications/Vauxhall/VX220+%282000-%29/VA005411/)
I wouldn't fancy the insurance cost though - group 19 - Ouch!

Insurance Group 19
Fuel Economy: Urban 23.7
Fuel Economy: Extra Urban 43.5
Fuel Economy: Combined 33.2
Emissions Data (co2 gm/km) 202


The car I'm planning on getting is one of these (not the sport version though..):

http://www.adamwilliams.co.uk/image_links/meganefront.jpg
http://www.adamwilliams.co.uk/image_links/meganerear.jpg

[ansalmo]

That VX220 gets about 30mpg on a typical drive
(http://www.wisebuyers.co.uk/motoring/car-specifications/Vauxhall/VX220+%282000-%29/VA005411/)
I wouldn't fancy the insurance cost though - group 19 - Ouch!

Insurance Group 19
Fuel Economy: Urban 23.7
Fuel Economy: Extra Urban 43.5
Fuel Economy: Combined 33.2
Emissions Data (co2 gm/km) 202


The normally-aspirated VX220 is a bit cheaper to run - I average 34mpg with mine, and insurance costs are only a smidgen more than my old MGF (group 16).

Here's my baby:

http://www.ansalmo.homeip.net/car/images/front_3_4.jpg

[robbieduncan]

I bought an MX5 last week to replace the crashed Jag. This is it: http://homepage.mac.com/robbieduncan/galleries/mx5/pictures/004.jpg

[wrldwzrd89]

I'm late to this thread, and I don't have a digital camera (well, I do have one, but I never bothered to open its box). The vehicle I drive isn't my own - it belongs to my parents. It's a 1997 Chrysler Town & Country minivan. It averages around 20 MPG. It's had some problems lately, like a nail in one of the tires - these have since been fixed.

[AndyC]

I have 2003 Audi TT Roadster,

(Still waiting for my iPod to be delivered!!)

[Powerbook G5]

I heard about two years back that the Opel Speedster was coming to the US, but I haven't seen anything materialize that would confirm it. I remember Motortrend and Car and Driver doing articles on it, though. It's a beautiful car. I'm sure it'd be fun to drive on a nice summer afternoon.

Oh well. I have my eye on the Pontiac Solstice coming out this summer. I'd get one, but I heard that next year a supercharged version will be rolling into dealerships...after 4 years of driving my Probe around, I just cannot imagine driving something that didn't have boost. There's something about the sound of a turbine spooling up to 150,000 rpm and then the lunge forward you get when your wheels suddenly have an extra 150 lb/ft of torque with a sudden sound of air being shot through the bypass valve as you shift gears that just puts a smile to your face.

[Blackstealth]

Sold my old Saab 900i a few months ago for my current daily driver...

http://homepage.mac.com/blackstealth/af/cleangriffin.jpg

1996 Saab 9000 Griffin, 2.3l Turbo. Pretty much mint condition, only running a meagre 210hp (at the moment), but still has plenty of go. Currently working on getting the suspension nicely set up.

[barneygumble]

Just ordered a new VW golf comfortline 2.0 TDi in manual, i'm so exited and i don't pick it up till september, ooh cant wait. :D :D :D :D :D

Will post a picture when i get it :cool:

[aussie_geek]

The geek drives a Silver Volvo S40 T4 SE. 1.8l intercooled turbo. A real wolf in sheeps clothing.

Here is a photo of the model so you know what it looks like.

aussie_geek

[plumers]

Just an ordinary 2000 Honda Accord EX, will attach picture soon!

[MacFan25863]

Not my exact car, but same model and color (2005 Mazda3 hatchback)

[FadeToBlack]

2001 Chevy Cavalier, almost 44k Miles, 2200/5 Speed, Ultra Silver Metallic

EDIT: Aussie_Geek, S40's are great. I'd love to have one as my next car.

[MacRy]

Black one of these Ford Puma 1.7 (http://imgmoto.trojmiasto.pl/moto/tapety2/ford/ford_puma01_800.jpg)

[cr2sh]

Just ordered a new VW golf comfortline 2.0 TDi in manual, i'm so exited and i don't pick it up till september, ooh cant wait. :D :D :D :D :D

Will post a picture when i get it :cool:

Ugh... next to my TSX that is one of the few cars I still see and get longing pains for. 50+ mpg and room to move stuff.. a nice little car.

What color did you order? I wanna see photos!

[neildmitchell]

1996 Red Geo Metro
Bumper Stickers: White Apple Logo & Ban Comic Sans (http://bancomicsans.com/home.html)

I love my lil Metro, nickname is Clot (as in Blood Clot)
200 miles per tank for $10-$14.00 (depending on gas prices)

Next car will be an Audi TT Roaster, Black exteriror with Black leather interior
unless someone releases a convertible hybrid

[ObsidianIce]

I'm sporting a 1991 Nissan Maxima, currently waiting for the new car i want to be released :(

[Moxiemike]

http://www.axonlease.gr/cinquecento.jpg one your talking about? If so...esh, lol that would make me hate driving lol

My uncle in italy has a 500 from 1954!

I'll try and dig up a pic.

m

[devilot]

Gonna wash my baby later and take some pics. ;)

::edit::
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/devilot76/My%20MINI/MINIfront.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/devilot76/My%20MINI/MINIrear.jpg

[UberMac]

Gonna wash my baby later and take some pics. ;)

::edit::


mmmm...nice wheels! Well...erm...I have a grand total of no cars to my name :( but I'm only 16 so I guess I'll cope.

I love my lil Metro, nickname is Clot (as in Blood Clot)
200 miles per tank for $10-$14.00 (depending on gas prices)

A tnak of fuel for $10-14?! Thats...well...thats cheap. £0.80 a litre over here in Britain so thats about...$6 a gallon (if I can do conversions and stuff in my head...I really need to buy Tiger)

[Counterfit]

A tnak of fuel for $10-14?! Thats...well...thats cheap. £0.80 a litre over here in Britain so thats about...$6 a gallon (if I can do conversions and stuff in my head...I really need to buy Tiger)
£0.80/L is about $5.519/gal. Pretty expensive, but half of that is taxes. Of course, for a $10-$14 fill up now, you must have a 5 gallon tank :p. It costs me almost $30 to fill my tank :(

Lately, I've been thinking of getting a motorcycle. I looked a little bit at some used BMW's. They sure cost less than the used car I've been looking at. Not like I could afford either right now anyway :(

[wrldwzrd89]

£0.80/L is about $5.519/gal. Pretty expensive, but half of that is taxes. Of course, for a $10-$14 fill up now, you must have a 5 gallon tank :p. It costs me almost $30 to fill my tank :(

Lately, I've been thinking of getting a motorcycle. I looked a little bit at some used BMW's. They sure cost less than the used car I've been looking at. Not like I could afford either right now anyway :(
The last time I checked, 60-75% of the cost of fuel in Great Britain is tax. That's quite normal everywhere EXCEPT the USA, where the tax comprises 10-20% of the price.

[yg17]

2004 Hyundai Tiburon

[fuzzwud]

a 2004 Mazda 3 with Thule bike carriers, and a PIE box auxiliary to the stock sound system with my 2nd gen iPod. If you like to know how to hook up your ipod to your Mazda 3, i can send you a link.

[andym172]

That VX220 gets about 30mpg on a typical drive
(http://www.wisebuyers.co.uk/motoring/car-specifications/Vauxhall/VX220+%282000-%29/VA005411/)
I wouldn't fancy the insurance cost though - group 19 - Ouch!

Insurance Group 19
Fuel Economy: Urban 23.7
Fuel Economy: Extra Urban 43.5
Fuel Economy: Combined 33.2
Emissions Data (co2 gm/km) 202


Apologies for the late reply, I didn't check back.

I probably average in the high teen's to low 20's when it comes to fuel economy. The VX is a fun/second car and so most of the time I'm driving it is when I'm 'making progress' and enjoying the car :D
The car's tuned as well so I doubt that helps in trying to be as frugal as possible ;) :P

Insurance isn't too bad - I pay around £1300. Given that I'm 23 I think this is 'ok'. I pay about the same for my diesel Golf (due to little no-claims), and I know which I prefer driving... :D

As stated, it is correct that Opel and Vauxhall are pretty much the same, with Opel being the European brand, and Vauxhall the British. Both the Opel Speedster and the Vauxhall VX are built by Lotus on the same production line as the Elise.

AFAIK the VX isn't available in America, but the Lotus Elise is. It's heavier and slower than the VXT, but still a good car. Whether it's suited to most US roads, I don't know :)

[andym172]

The last time I checked, 60-75% of the cost of fuel in Great Britain is tax.

Make that 80%+ :(

[mac 2005]

Nicest car I've ever owned. Well, leased, actually. It goes back to Honda this fall.

[Dont Hurt Me]

Not practical but fun and getting rarer everyday :D

[840quadra]

The last time I checked, 60-75% of the cost of fuel in Great Britain is tax. That's quite normal everywhere EXCEPT the USA, where the tax comprises 10-20% of the price.


Don't think that rate won't change here!

[840quadra]

I have 2003 Audi TT Roadster,

(Still waiting for my iPod to be delivered!!)

Great car!

Love the engine, I have a 1.8t also, but it is not in a TT :(

[840quadra]

Given to me by my parents:

http://luckyautos.com/audi/purchase_audi/4000/audi_4000.jpg



Great ride!

i have one of these, Best winter car ever. not too much power, and with Quattro and locking differentials, it can get through places I have seen modern SUV's get stuck. Not the most powerfull car, but with the 5 cylinder they have lots of torque, and are easy to drive!

I pulled out a Ford explorer (it was helping itself out a bit) with a tow chain with my 4k.

[DeSnousa]

Gonna wash my baby later and take some pics. ;)

LOL I used to use that image as my Desktop. Is it really yours :p

[840quadra]

Year round Driver
http://www.neuwerks.com/albums/clubb5_run/IMG_0093_001.jpg

Summer driver car
http://www.neuwerks.com/albums/october-9th-fall-drive/IMG_0020.sized.jpg

Track car / mostly complete project car
http://www.volksport.org/forums/index.php?&act=garage&CODE=14&type=garage_gallery&id=90

New Project car
http://www.volksport.org/forums/index.php?&act=garage&CODE=14&type=garage&id=51

Winter car
http://www.neuwerks.com/B5BAR/mw4000.jpg