What kinda car do you drive

[EJBasile]

Bought a 2004 Land Rover Range rover about a month ago-- thought i'd brag about it

2004 Land Rover Range Rover Specifications

Engines: 282-hp 4.4-liter DOHC 32-valve V84.4-liter DOHC 32-valve V8
Transmissions: 5-speed automatic with CommandShift5-speed automatic with CommandShift
Safety Equipment: (standard) front, side and head airbags for driver and front-seat passenger, head airbags for rear seat outboard passengers, front seat belt pre-tensioners, child seat tethers and anchors, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, traction control, Hill Descent Control
Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In: Solihull, England
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Standard Equipment: leather upholstery, power seats, power windows, power locks, power sunroof, heated front windshield, security system with deadlocks, in-dash driver information LCD display, Harman/Kardon 15-speaker surround sound system, bi-xenon headlamps
Options as Tested (MSRP) none
Layout: four-wheel drive
Engine: 4.4-liter DOHC 32-valve V8
Horse Power: 282 @ 5400
Torque: 325 @ 3600
Transmission: 5-speed automatic with CommandShift
Fuel Economy: 12/17
Wheelbase: 113.4
Length/Width/Height: 195.0/75.7/73.3
Turning Radius: 38
Seating Capacity: 5
Towing Capacity: 7700
Front Suspension: independent, MacPherson struts with electronically
Rear Suspension: independent, double-wishbone with electronically c
Curb Weight: 5379
Stock Tires: 255/55HR19 mud & snow
Brakes Front/Rear: ventilated disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD and Brake
Brakes Front/Rear: 26.4

Land Rover Range Rover (http://www.landroverusa.com/us/en/Products/Range_Rover/default.htm)

Edit----------
Although it gets 12/17 gas milage you people do not understand that here in New England when you get 3ft of snow its a little hard to drive around in a little electric car lol. I am thinking of buying a sedan though since gas here in CT is over $2.00 a gallon!!

Previous Cars
2004- Range Rover (current)
2001-2004 BMW X5 (2001)
1997-2001 Mercedes E320 (1999)
1993-1997 Range Rover (1993)
1989-1993 Jaguar XJ something

[Frohickey]

I drive a beater econobox Honda... its got 5 wheels, 4 on the outside, one on the inside in front of the drivers seat. ;)

Since we are bragging, I also drive a top-of-the-line PowerMac G5 with all the bells and whistles at work. :eek:

[bousozoku]

I drive a beater econobox Honda... its got 5 wheels, 4 on the outside, one on the inside in front of the drivers seat. ;)

Since we are bragging, I also drive a top-of-the-line PowerMac G5 with all the bells and whistles at work. :eek:

Only 5? Did you sell your spare tyre?

EJBasile:

Is that engine still derived from the V-8 they bought from Buick in the 1960s?

[Horrortaxi]

I own a 98 Explorer, 65 Mustang, 50 Ford truck, and stock in Shell Oil.

[EJBasile]

Actually i think my Range Rovers engine is made by BMW

[Frohickey]

Only 5? Did you sell your spare tyre?

I guess the spare tire could be considered a wheel too.

[blackfox]

I bought a new car about a month ago-- thought i'd brag about it

1976 Volvo 245 DL Specifications

Engine: B21A w/ 100hp @5000rpm
Transmissions: 4-speed manual transmission w/ overdrive and a broken shift-knob.
Safety Equipment: (standard) 5 seat belts, 2 tons of steel surrounding the passenger compartment, brakes, hazard lights.
Basic Warranty: provided by god, the laws of thermodynamics and chaos theory.
Assembled In: The 20th Century, in Canada...possibly Sweden.
----
Standard Equipment: cloth upholstery(w/blue shag seat covers), manual seats, manual windows, locks, roof, heated front windshield(when defrost is on), security system of being an old Volvo, in-dash driver information: speed, rpms,amount of gas,oil pressure,whether I've left my blinker on, Blaupunt[sp]3-speaker(one's broken)pseudo-surround sound system, two working headlamps
Options as Tested (MSRP) none
Layout: rear-wheel drive
Engine: 1.8-liter straight-four
Horse Power: 100 @ 5000
Torque: don't know, but I have a tow-hitch...
Transmission: 4-speed manual w/overdrive, broken shifter knob and some blue electrical tape.
Fuel Economy: 21/28
Wheelbase: average
Length/Width/Height: very/moderate/around 5 feet
Turning Radius: typical two-laned road
Seating Capacity: 5(in seats) 7 (plus back wagon space)
Towing Capacity: whatever it feels up to at the moment
Front Suspension: Yes
Rear Suspension: Probably...
Curb Weight: a lot.
Stock Tires: 185/80R14 (mismatched)
Brakes Front/Rear: disks
Brakes Front/Rear: disks

Name: Leif
Color: Ocean Blue (except where a tree fell on it, in which case, rusty)

don't be jealous...

[quagmire]

I can brag about my future car. My truck is going to be a 2006-2008 Chevy Colorado. The specs down below are my configureation.

Engine: Vortec 3500 I-5 220 HP 225 Ft torque

18 mpg in city and 21 mpg on highway

type: Z71 crew cab

towing capabilty: max of 2 tons.

color: silver

[Mav451]

I'm a simple man...2002 honda civic.

Gets 31/38 if i choose too *_*, though I usually drop it to D3 for "decent" acceleration on the highway, so I usually only get 30, boo :(

[Les Kern]

1982 Polskim Fiacie 125P.
Not many made. Everything original, even the chrome fender dents, edible stearing column and handy-dandy imitation wild west gun rack (with the look of real wood).

[BaDBoY]

i drive a 1989 super white N/A supra

7M-GE engine 200 HP bare stock I-6 engine block, red-lines at 6500 rpm
Everything stock, except the muffler which i didnt install
horrible gas mileage, not to mention, high octane required.
RWD set up, non-LSD rear axles


soon to get a Toyota Corolla GTS - 1986, red with mild cosmetic damage.

128 HP stock engine 4A-GE 16V engine, red-lines at 7500 rpm
Car = barebone stock except the rims, but installing new ones (14x7).
Excellent gas mileage, about 30 miles a gallon using LOW octane.
RWD set up, non-LSD (soon to install an KAAZ LSD)
going to add full coilover conversion.

damn im ranting.. haha. i dont have all the money for upgrades yet though. im a poor college student!!

donations would be great ;)

[virividox]

back home its either an accord or a ford 150

[PlaceofDis]

i have a 1995 Toyota Tercel
3 speed automatic 4 cylinder engine
but i do get about 30mpg which is pretty good
oh and its only a two door too!

[mgargan1]

Black 2003 Mazda 6s... I love it...

[Westside guy]

We have a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe that's really nice... oh wait, that's what my wife drives.

I drive a 1993 Ford Escort wagon. :D (34mpg though!)

Actually most of the time I take the train to work - beats driving any day. I drive the Escort to the train station though.

[Neserk]

2000 Honda Civic LX

[edesignuk]

The new Range Rover is fantastic! You're a lucky fella! I drive around in a 2002 Mini Cooper :cool:.

http://homepage.mac.com/edesignuk/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-09-13%2005.08.31%20-0700/Image-957A9BF8E5E211D7.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/edesignuk/PhotoAlbum11.html)

[Counterfit]

Is that engine still derived from the V-8 they bought from Buick in the 1960s? That's still in the Discovery, but I would say no for the Range Rover, as it's engine is a DOHC, and not a OHV.

Anyways, I usually drive a '94 Corsica. White, maroon interior (probably the most common combination). Also, the emergency brake doesn't work. The grip and release button aren't attached, and it needs to be pulled all the way back to be engaged :eek:

If anyone finds a nice 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS coupe or sedan in the southern New England area for under $10,000, call me :D

[neilt]

1971 Porsche 911t

No A/C in the Arizona summer.... but still a blast to drive! :)

[Savage Henry]

It's a company car, so no choice, unless I change company.



[Hmm ... thinks hard about that decision, but declines]

[anubis]

I own a '99 Saturn SL, and one of my hobbies is trying to modify the engine to get the craziest gas mileage possible. The stock engine is a 1.9 liter inline 4 single overhead cam with 100hp. I think the stock gas mileage is somewhere in the neighborhood of 25mpg city and 32mpg highway. However I've done the following modifications:

Bored-out throttle body
Larger-than-stock throttle plate
SPS cold-air intake with K&N radial air filter
Clay-polished extrude-honed intake manifold
Custom wider-than-stock exhaust headers
Custom high-flow muffler
NGK V-power spark plugs
Bosch spark plug wires

Just did a tune-up involving a new fuel filter, new oxygen sensors (pre and post catalytic converter), timing adjustment, and cleaned the throttle body with carb cleaner.

With 88 octane my baby gets 54mpg on the highway (70mph on flat road with cruise control) and about 44mpg city. Hell yeah biotches. I'm not feeling the sting of high gas prices. You can have your big SUVs and land rovers for all I care. ;)

[jywv8]

I'm a simple man...2002 honda civic.

Gets 31/38 if i choose too *_*, though I usually drop it to D3 for "decent" acceleration on the highway, so I usually only get 30, boo :(

The Civic is an awesome car. My boyfriend has a 94 Civic with 195K miles on it, and it still runs like a dream.

I drive a Ford Focus hatchback. I really like it -- great interior room, nice city car.

[russed]

i have a yellow vw lupo! its well good despite the 50bhp! you just have to cane the pants off it and its really fun. hey whats even better is that i get 50mpg when driving it like that! :D

[ecche]

Glad you asked: Saab 9-3 SE Convertible. And...no, I am not gay!

[takao]

hm i'm a student and i don't have my own car..but i'm sued to drive around my parents cars:

1988 dark red Renault Espace (one of the old ones with lots of plastic parts for weight reduction) 115 HP @ 1240 kg ...easy and comfortable to drive ... the shopping car of my mother ;) my during the week choice...

1992 white Mercedes-Benz C 180 Sport Edition
nice looking especially inside with this "carbon" look-and-feel... and for driving : stiff suspension + awesome seats --> feeling the street with your body at low speeds = priceless
and of course car made for the autobahn...at 150km/h you feel "man this is slow"
only 122 HP @ 1500 kg but still 'wow'....my dad loves this car..

[iGav]

Glad you asked: Saab 9-3 SE Convertible. And...no, I am not gay!

You're not a pimp by any chance then?? :eek: heheheheh

[MattG]

2004 Toyota Corolla 'S'
Just got it last month..

[garybUK]

I drive a 2003 53 reg Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4ltr 5 Speed Manual with Elec windows / Aircon / Alloys / CD-Player etc..

Just waiting till insurance comes down a notch or two before i get a MG ZT or ZR or maybe a Focus ST175

[bella]

1998 Buick Riviera - love it!

[RBMaraman]

Bought a 2004 Land Rover Range rover about a month ago-- thought i'd brag about it

2004 Land Rover Range Rover Specifications

Engines: 282-hp 4.4-liter DOHC 32-valve V84.4-liter DOHC 32-valve V8
Transmissions: 5-speed automatic with CommandShift5-speed automatic with CommandShift
Safety Equipment: (standard) front, side and head airbags for driver and front-seat passenger, head airbags for rear seat outboard passengers, front seat belt pre-tensioners, child seat tethers and anchors, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, traction control, Hill Descent Control
Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In: Solihull, England
----
Standard Equipment: leather upholstery, power seats, power windows, power locks, power sunroof, heated front windshield, security system with deadlocks, in-dash driver information LCD display, Harman/Kardon 15-speaker surround sound system, bi-xenon headlamps
Options as Tested (MSRP) none
Layout: four-wheel drive
Engine: 4.4-liter DOHC 32-valve V8
Horse Power: 282 @ 5400
Torque: 325 @ 3600
Transmission: 5-speed automatic with CommandShift
Fuel Economy: 12/17
Wheelbase: 113.4
Length/Width/Height: 195.0/75.7/73.3
Turning Radius: 38
Seating Capacity: 5
Towing Capacity: 7700
Front Suspension: independent, MacPherson struts with electronically
Rear Suspension: independent, double-wishbone with electronically c
Curb Weight: 5379
Stock Tires: 255/55HR19 mud & snow
Brakes Front/Rear: ventilated disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD and Brake
Brakes Front/Rear: 26.4


Land Rover Range Rover (http://www.landroverusa.com/us/en/Products/Range_Rover/default.htm)

My parents were considering Land Rover/Range Rover until they talked to a few of their friends who own them.

Consumer reports and nearly every other auto rating magazine gave them terrible ratings. I hope you have better luck with yours than the people my parents know. You might become best friends with your mechanic and start paying him a monthly $500 allowance.

As for what I drive, it's currently a 1991 Toyota Camry. But, I am buying a 2004 VW Jetta TDI in early July. 50 miles per gallon and diesel fuel is cheaper. I can't wait! :D

[jxyama]

2003 VW Golf TDI - diesel 90 hp engine.

5 door, manual transmission...

gets 38 mpg in dead cold winter city driving (in Michigan, so it's pretty cold) and i've gotten nearly 52 mpg in steady highway driving.

the diesel engine cost about a grand more than the standard but with Michigan regular gas around $2.20 and diesel being $1.80, that initial cost is being recovered rather quickly... :p

[crazytom]

I own a '99 Saturn SL, and one of my hobbies is trying to modify the engine to get the craziest gas mileage possible.

[snip]

With 88 octane my baby gets 54mpg on the highway (70mph on flat road with cruise control) and about 44mpg city. Hell yeah biotches. I'm not feeling the sting of high gas prices. You can have your big SUVs and land rovers for all I care. ;)

That's sweet!!! I also have a '99 Saturn. Now I'm interested in doing something like that!!!

My other car is a '91 Geo Metro: 42 mpg city! I figure I've saved enough money on gas in the last 13 years to buy 2 SUV's!

[jxyama]

But, I am buying a 2004 VW Jetta TDI in early July. 50 miles per gallon and diesel fuel is cheaper. I can't wait! :D

funny how you just mentioned that!

TDI is great. it could be a bit noisier when the engine is cold, but it's not as bad as older diesel engines. it sure is nice to get 600 miles out of one tank.

my standard reply when someone asks me if it's hard to find diesel stations (it's not, just go near a highway) is that it's certainly harder than getting regular gas, but i only need to look for one half as often as regular cars getting 25 mpg!

[Xenious]

2003 BMW Z4 w all the options but Navigation. Before that I had the often mocked but quite a lot of fun 1997 Honda del Sol. Rice to Kraut. ;)

[krimson]

94 acura integra ls

[sirlan]

I have a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid. Definitely a big change from the gas guzzling 4x4 I used to have.

[russed]

2003 BMW Z4 w all the options but Navigation.

nice! so so so muc nicer than the z3 which was blatently a hairdressers car!

[dvdh]

Bike: 98 Rocky Mountain Blizzard, XT all around, with RaceFace Cranks and Bars, Syncros Ti seat post, RhynoLite wheels, 646 pedals, and an *old* Bomber Z2.

Car: NIL

Save the fossil fuels for the public transpo . . .

[mactastic]

Well my 1981 Honda Civic just died a few months ago, so I replaced it with a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. My wife drives a 1998 Honda Civic. Both are fun to drive for different reasons.

[jazzmfk]

I thought I would list them all, even if only for my own enjoyment. Here they are, in order, with years of ownership and fate suffered, as best as I can remember....

'89 Porsche 944S2 (current ride) ('03- )
'03 VW Jetta Wagon (wife's car) ('03- )
'01 VW Golf TDI ('01-'03) traded for the wagon
'73 Porsche 914 1.7 ('96-'03) sold it on eBay
'88 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa ('95-'01) sold back to dealer
'90 Isuzu Amigo ('90-'01) blew the head gasket @180Kmi, sold it on eBay
'66 VW Transporter ('86-'87) engine blew up, car impounded (long story)
'85 Toyota MR-2 ('85-'90) lease ended
'82 Toyota Corolla SR-5 ('82-'85) traded for the Mister Two
'74 Dodge Dart ? ('82) gift from the Aunt; gave it to my brother
'66 Chevy impala ('78-'79) bought it for $100 - was overpriced
'66 Opel Kadett ('78-'79) got it for free - was overpriced

That's it! Next car: 911C4 (from the 993 era, hopefully). The wife wants a Toureg - maybe the diesel will be sold here and we could afford to fill the tank....

[SiliconAddict]

Bought a 2004 Land Rover Range rover about a month ago-- thought i'd brag about it

2004 Land Rover Range Rover Specifications

Engines: 282-hp 4.4-liter DOHC 32-valve V84.4-liter DOHC 32-valve V8




So have you remortgaged your house yet to pay for the gas? ;)

[edesignuk]

2003 BMW Z4 w all the options but Navigation. Before that I had the often mocked but quite a lot of fun 1997 Honda del Sol. Rice to Kraut. ;)
Awsome car! I'd love one some day! :cool: Is it the 2.5 or 3.0ltr model?

[SiliconAddict]

Car history:

1....1978 Impala
2....1984 Monte Carlo (a.k.a the rustbucket.)
3....2002 Mercury Cougar XR Edition
.
.
.
If all goes well this fall I will get on the list for:
.
.
4........2005-'06 Toyota Prius.

At which time the oil companies can suck my voltage. :mad:

[Josh]

2000 Hyundai Tiburon

http://www.cardomain.com/id/tibguy72

I also run the Tibathon, which is the National Tiburon/Tuscani Meet/Show, which is held annualy. This year, it is in Las Vegas, NV July 6-9.

http://www.tibathon.com

[ebow]

I'm a simple man...2002 honda civic.

Gets 31/38 if i choose too *_*, though I usually drop it to D3 for "decent" acceleration on the highway, so I usually only get 30, boo :(

I'm in a similar position with my shiny new 2004 Civic. I got just under 30 mpg on my first tank, with a good mix of city and highway driving (plus me not being familiar with its acceleration characteristics). I never thought about keeping it in D3 for highway acceleration. However, why not just drop it back into regular D during normal driving? That way you'll get the efficiency of 4th gear.

[BaDBoY]

its funny how ive seen "next year" cars sold in the year before... shouldnt they sell them as soon as the new year starts? like... 2005 cars sold in 2004?

[veedubdrew]

2004 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Option Package #7 (AM)
Xenon HID headlamps
Front Foglamps
Side torso and side curtain airbags
Keyless smart start and entry
Vehicle Stability Control

$23,610 including destination
Getting 50 MPG!!

-Drew

>>Waiting on my 1.5GHz, 128MB VRAM, 5400 RPM HDD 17" PowerBook! Ship already!

[jeremy.king]

1999 Dodge Stratus ES - ~124K miles and still going
2002 Suzuki XL-7 - for all the kids we don't have :D

[Moxiemike]

You're not a pimp by any chance then?? :eek: heheheheh

Well, if he's not the pimp, I am. :) 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear.

Love it. Except for the lack of sunroof and audio in for the iPod

[davecuse]

I actually just this Monday bought myself a 2002 Audi A4 with a 3.0 liter engine and 220hp! Black with black leather interior, it's a pleasure to drive.

[medea]

'04 scion xa as seen here http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=67445&highlight=scion
Earns 6 out of 10 on the EPA's "green vehicle" ratings scale. Mileage ranges from 32 city to 38 highway. Details: http://www.epa.gov/autoemissions/
E-TOYOTA-ScionXA-04.htm
Earns 8 stars out of 10 on the government's frontal crash test, and 8 out of 10 on the side-impact test. Details: http://www.nhtsa.gov/NCAP/Cars/2973.html

[Mav451]

I'm in a similar position with my shiny new 2004 Civic. I got just under 30 mpg on my first tank, with a good mix of city and highway driving (plus me not being familiar with its acceleration characteristics). I never thought about keeping it in D3 for highway acceleration. However, why not just drop it back into regular D during normal driving? That way you'll get the efficiency of 4th gear.

Haha, no no, I mean, I use D3 to get acceleration to pass, at times. I would never even consider using D3 ALL the time on the highway. It's just when I hit those 30-40mph zones, that using D3 is crucial (passing in 4th gear, when you are starting at around 30mph, is not going to work all the time). And most of the time, i leave it in D3 for everyday, local driving. It keeps you honest too, b/c if you go anywhere over 45mph, you revs start hitting 3.5-4k (begins to get louder). You hear your engine? You're probably speeding *_*

[musicpyrite]

I don't have a car, too young to own a car in MA. But if I could get any car I would get a 1998 Toyota Supra (http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0403tur_980supra/) (980 RWHP baby!!! on a STOCK ( :eek: :eek: ) block!!!)

[Juventuz]

I've got a couple...

1990 Nissan 300ZX and a 2000 Jeep Cherokee.

Can we inlude motorcycle's, cause I've got one of those too. An Agusta F4-SPR

[wdlove]

I don't drive. My wife drives a 2004 Volvo S60 AWD, since she is a visiting nurse it's her office. She love's the car, says that the orthopedic seats are like a lounge chair at home. :)

[D0ct0rteeth]

BMW M3

just waiting for the icelink :)

- Doc

[e-coli]

Bought a 2004 Land Rover Range rover about a month ago-- thought i'd brag about it

How are those gas prices treating you? ;)

[mactastic]

BMW M3

pic (http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/504/7048new04.jpg)
Cheater! :p

[EJBasile]

How are those gas prices treating you? ;)

$2.00+ in Connecticut- Not to bad lol

[Blackstealth]

Another Saab driver signing in, mine's a 1991 Saab 900i XS (http://homepage.mac.com/blackstealth/PhotoAlbum19.html)

[parrothead]

Although it gets 12/17 gas milage you people do not understand that here in New England when you get 3ft of snow its a little hard to drive around in a little electric car lol.

This is not a valid excuse to buy a huge gas sucking car. There are plenty of cars out there that would do fine in snow without having to have a V8 engine in them. Subaru and Volvo cars some to mind. I used to drive in 3 feet of snow in my little Nissan pickup with rear wheel drive. Snow chains are a wonderful invention. They take about 1 minute to put on and take off so they are not too inconvienent. If you want to drive an SUV, dont make excuses for it, just enjoy the car you chose and enjoy the consequences of owning a bigger car. :cool:

My current car is a 4 cyl 94 Jeep Wrangler. Perfect for top down driving in perfect Hawaii weather.

[candan9019]

97 Saturn SC2 (http://homepage.mac.com/candan9019/PhotoAlbum29.html) . Nice car, good on gas, which is good since gas is so expensive in Canada at least compared to what I paid in the US. It's too low though.

I'd love to have a 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD (http://www.daimlerchrysler.ca/CA/04/EN/JEEP/1,,CA-04-EN-JEEP-PRE_LAUNCH-LIBERTY,.html) . North America is finally getting more diesels.

[iGav]

Well, if he's not the pimp, I am. :) 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear.

so does the iGav get a 'discount' next time he's pimpin' it in Pittsburgh??? :eek: :p :p

[iJon]

got a 2003 Jeep Liberty Limted Edition, added the lightbar and some other stuff. still have to add the tv inside and get some real tires.

iJon

[Applexilef]

1998 Porsche 911 GT
2000 Maybach 62
2000 Land Rover Discovery
2000 Armored Cadillac Escalade
2001 Ferrari 360 Modena
2001 BMW M3
2002 Lancer Evolution
2002 Lotus Elise
2003 Ferrari Enzo
2003 Nissan Skyline (Japan)
2003 Subaru STI
2004 Lamborghini Gallardo
2004 Porsche Cayenne

Waiting list: Rolls Royce Phantom, Gibbs Aquada

I also own:
- An official 1990 McClaren MP4-5 that Ayrton Senna used for that season.
- "Hero Car" Aston Martin V12 Vanquish used on 007 "Die Another Day"
- 1990 Pinzgauer
- 1919 Ford Model T
- About 10 Concept cars from 5 different auto shows between 1999-2003
- 3 Hotrods, custom built for my body dimensions
- 23 cars priced under $30,000. Regular cars made by major car companies
- Owner of the Spyder bike made by Orange County Choppers








Is this too good to be true?


Find out on the next episode of "Your Dream Car List", only on Fox.

[EJBasile]

This is not a valid excuse to buy a huge gas sucking car. There are plenty of cars out there that would do fine in snow without having to have a V8 engine in them. Subaru and Volvo cars some to mind. I used to drive in 3 feet of snow in my little Nissan pickup with rear wheel drive. Snow chains are a wonderful invention. They take about 1 minute to put on and take off so they are not too inconvienent. If you want to drive an SUV, dont make excuses for it, just enjoy the car you chose and enjoy the consequences of owning a bigger car. :cool:

My current car is a 4 cyl 94 Jeep Wrangler. Perfect for top down driving in perfect Hawaii weather.


Range Rovers are not like suberabans, expeditions, or excersions

And in my opinion Subarus are not SUVs or volvo wagons. They are merely AWD cars

[Xenious]

Awsome car! I'd love one some day! :cool: Is it the 2.5 or 3.0ltr model?

Thanks! :) It's the 2.5. I capped my budget so I wouldn't go nuts and it came down to a choice between a base 3.0 or a 2.5 with all the options, so I figured I would have more fun with all the extras.

[zulgand04]

1996 VW Jetta GLS
Green, Sunroof, power windows/doors
Kenwood Radio

Its def not good when we get the snow, but its fun spinning out in lol.
Also gas is a wounder ful $2.11 boy do i like the gas millage i get from my Jetta lol :cool:

-Neal

[ibookin']

Another Saab driver over here.

I drive my moms '96 900S with sunroof, 6CD changer, pretty much standard. It's silver, tan leather interior.

I haven't driven my car, which is an '85 900S, in green with tan cloth interior. It needs a head gasket replacement before I can drive it, plus it's a stick.

Both are non-turbo. My dad doesn't trust that the turbo is as reliable as the standard engine.

[Mike Teezie]

2001 Jetta VR6.

Black exterior, Black leather interior, 5 Speed manual, sport package.

And of course.......Apple sticker on the back windshield.

[BaDBoY]

man.. all you people with NICE cars... i feel sooooo poor!

[dopefiend]

man.. all you people with NICE cars... i feel sooooo poor!

What are you talking about? These cars aren't that great.

[Counterfit]

What are you talking about? These cars aren't that great. Especially not mine :p

[Calvinatir]

2002 Acura RSX! Eternal Blue Pearl! I love it!

[SeanChandler]

My 2000 Kia Sportage, purchased in mid-2003 for the bargain price of $5,000 at dealer auction, has so far cost me another couple grand for:

Dodgy (leaking) master brake cylinder - replaced
2x power steering belts - keeps flinging them off on the highway - so now i am not replacing the belts - hoping for some arm muscle development
Broken power window motor
Leaking door seal on driver's side - no fun in the rain
Overheating and dud A/C - sorted after a few visits, but still only gets maybe 1/2 as cold as the wife's Dodge Grand Caravan

I have owned /driven thus far:
1968 VW Beetle - 1294 motor - baby blue
1968 VW Beetle - white with 1776 twin-carb motor and very loud exhaust
198? Audi 100 - dark blue stick-shift 2000cc
198? Ford Mustang - stick shift 2500cc?
19?? Suzuki Swift GS - rapid little red 1300cc
1986 Hyundai Elantra - blue 1500cc - crap car
1997? Peugeot 106 XSi - indecently rapid EFI 1600cc 5-speed
1994 Peugeot 205 XS - 1360cc 5 speed - my first (so far only) rally car
1994 Mitsubishi L200 - dark blue 2500cc turbo-diesel

For my next car I'm hoping to get a VW Golf or Passat TDi

[ThomasJefferson]

2004 Toyota Camry XLE
Over 30 miles to the gallon.
And I leave for a 2,300 mile trip to Yellowstone National Park tomorrow morning.

[Wash!!]

2000 Dodge Neon, it gets me from here to there

[darkwing]

1999 Pontiac Trans AM WS6 (ram-air) with the 6 speed manual. Almost 100k miles and running like a champ. I just paid it off in January, too. My first car that's all mine. :)

Steve

[Lord Blackadder]

1999 Nissan Altima GXE 5 Speed. A much better performer than its unassuming styling suggests.

1994 Toyota HiLux (before Tacoma) Pickup. 2WD 5 speed, 4cyl. Never had a problem in the snow, and I live in Ohio.

After Grad school: Porsche 993 Carerra 2 (I WILL do it!)

In my dreams: McLaren F1 or any ex-Formula 1 car

Favorite older cars: BMW 635CSi, BMW 2002, original Mini, Lancia Delta HF

[MacDawg]

2002 Ford F150

[Farside161]

Actually i think my Range Rovers engine is made by BMW

it is, it's the same engine used in the 740i, 540i, 745i, and 545i.

[wbrowne1]

2002 Protege5, slow, but agile, affordable, and fun as hell!

I made a deal with myself that I must own a BMW M3 before I turn 40,
...but I see an STi, or an EVO in the nearer future :D

[IIvan]

Damn rich kids!!! (in a nice way)

I have a 92 Buick that is blue, but has two tan doors, no hub caps, no AC, major body and frame damage and it is slow as hell. HOWEVER I can say that my car cost roughly 20 TIMES LESS than most of you

but I get ****ty gas mileage (around 20-23)

sorry- I just hate it when I see someone my age driving a brand new BMW they dont have to pay a cent for and Im trying to keep my poor piece of **** from dieing so I can get to work

[GroundLoop]

I currently have a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid (get about 49 mpg). But I am on the waiting list for the 2005 Lexus RX400h. That should get 31mpg city and 36mpg highway. Not bad for a 270hp SUV.

Hickman

[IscariotJ]

Haven't been here for that long, but I couldn't resist.

2004 Smart Roadster, 46mpg and loads of fun.

[edesignuk]

Thanks! :) It's the 2.5. I capped my budget so I wouldn't go nuts and it came down to a choice between a base 3.0 or a 2.5 with all the options, so I figured I would have more fun with all the extras.
Good choice :cool: I imagine the 2.5Ltr goes like stink anyway! :D

[davecuse]

sorry- I just hate it when I see someone my age driving a brand new BMW they dont have to pay a cent for and Im trying to keep my poor piece of **** from dieing so I can get to work

I'm 23, I just bought an 02 Audi A4 3.0 with no help from the family. Maybe you should consider that not everyone is reaching into daddy's pocket to get something nice.

[gMac]

2003 Honda Element. Galapagos Green Metallic with a white Apple sticker on the back windshield.

[yoda13]

2002 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4, Red. It gets really lousy mileage. I average about 15. Driving me nuts, but unlike some people, I do use my 4wd. Having said that, I am considering something more frugal. Perhaps the new liberty diesel or the civic hybrid, or an Element.

[windowsblowsass]

Got a neqw car about 3 months ago

1987 s10

4 wheel drive

automatic
radio (doesn work)
saftey features
doors
seats
breaks
shoulder seat belts (2)
lap belt (1)
rear window
windshield
5 feet of "crumple Zone" BETWEEN THE REAR END OF THE CAR AND ME

special feature

Bed liner

badge that says fuel injected engine that isnt (tricky tricky)
for wheel drive
pleather ® interior
turn signals

exterior features

rust holes filled with putty

mismatched tires
trailer hitch
bedliner
two tone paint (aded red random putty holes cardinal red)

Dont be jealus itll be ok

[Steve1496]

not old enough to own my own car yet, but my families car (well my favorite of all of them) is a 96 or 7 (I forget) Mercedes SL500

http://www.steve1496.com/photoalbum/data/media/2/Steve_170.jpg

[gMac]

If you are considering an Element, Yoda13, you should check this site out:

http://www.elementownersclub.com/

This will take you directly to the message boards:

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/

Look for me as "DustE" there. I wanted to use "gMac" but the site's administrator is "T Mac." I'm not sure about this but I think that our own "Mr. Anderson" is a member.

[IIvan]

Sorry bout that last post folks I was being a major ass. It is fun to have a car with "lots of character" (as my gf put it) though

[iJon]

2002 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4, Red. It gets really lousy mileage. I average about 15. Driving me nuts, but unlike some people, I do use my 4wd. Having said that, I am considering something more frugal. Perhaps the new liberty diesel or the civic hybrid, or an Element.
yay. the crd's are awesome, too bad they arent making a renegade model, but thats ok. have you dont any mods to your libby?

iJon

[Abstract]

Range Rovers are not like suberabans, expeditions, or excersions

And in my opinion Subarus are not SUVs or volvo wagons. They are merely AWD cars

Yes, but I think you missed the point of his post.

I'm 23, I just bought an 02 Audi A4 3.0 with no help from the family. Maybe you should consider that not everyone is reaching into daddy's pocket to get something nice.

I know someone like that as well, but for some people, the money they earn goes towards paying for school AND their car, whereas some people only have to save up to pay for their own car. Yes, saving money is still involved, but when you're not responsible for other expenses involving school or rent, its a different story.

I don't drive often because I never stay in the same country, and I went to school and didn't drive my parent's car, but they own 2 Volvo's: A 1992 Volvo 940XLE or something, and a 1998 Volvo S70.....awesome car. Not by today's standards, but I really don't see why anyone needs a car faster than an equivalent 238 hp S70 T5 SE (T= turbo). Sorry, I just really really really really miss driving. :(

[yoda13]

iJon, I haven't done any mods really, I put a set of good off road tires on it and tinted the windows, but that is it. I have been eyeballing a 2 inch lift for it and perhaps a brush guard with a winch on it. I got high centered on a log last year and had to use some serious manual labor to get off of it :D

Also, do you happen to know whether or not they are making a manual transmission in it, or is it just going to be automatc? Also, do you know if it is only going to be available in the limited, or will we be able to get sport version with the diesel in it?

gMac, I appreciate those links. I'll check them out and also give then to a buddy of mine who owns one. :)

[iJon]

iJon, I haven't done any mods really, I put a set of good off road tires on it and tinted the windows, but that is it. I have been eyeballing a 2 inch lift for it and perhaps a brush guard with a winch on it. I got high centered on a log last year and had to use some serious manual labor to get off of it :D

gMac, I appreciate those links. I'll check them out and also give then to a buddy of mine who owns one. :)
yeah im still wearing out these crappy tires before i invest in some new onse. i havent done much, tinted windows, hardwired ipod, all new infinity speakers and sub, mopar skids and light bar and rock rails. before you take a look a brush guards look at the ARB bullbar. its looks awesome on the libby's. you can see one at www.rocky-road.com

iJon

[yoda13]

yeah im still wearing out these crappy tires before i invest in some new onse. i havent done much, tinted windows, hardwired ipod, all new infinity speakers and sub, mopar skids and light bar and rock rails. before you take a look a brush guards look at the ARB bullbar. its looks awesome on the libby's. you can see one at www.rocky-road.com

iJon

I would be interested in how you hard wired your iPod. I have been using an iTrip when I am in my liberty. It works ok, but it is still FM. I will check out the ARB bullbar as well. Have you had an occasion to get out in the backcountry in your liberty any?

[josepho]

I must say I was surprised to hear that some of you drivers in the US do drive diesels, I just didn't think that happened. I figured big trucks, etc would have diesel engines, but I didn't think many manufacturers offered diesel options - though I did read a little while ago that Mercedes were bringing out a diesel E-class in the 'States.

Here in the UK (and more widely in Europe) few cars nowadays do not have at least 1 diesel option, with some having a few. There are a few factors for that: diesel is almost as cheap as unleaded (about 82.9p per litre up here in Glasgow), and you always get better mileage out of it. Also, in the UK company cars are very popular, and recently the government introduced a new tax on company car owners, and it would appear that diesel engines perhaps attract less of a premium.

Every petrol station here also sells diesel, as you really couldn't not.

How easy is it to find filling stations with diesel pumps in North America? Would you guys say that more people are taking up diesel engines because of rising fuel prices (though really, you're fuel is vastly cheaper than ours :( )?

Just something which I would be interested to know!

Cheers!

[iJon]

I must say I was surprised to hear that some of you drivers in the US do drive diesels, I just didn't think that happened. I figured big trucks, etc would have diesel engines, but I didn't think many manufacturers offered diesel options - though I did read a little while ago that Mercedes were bringing out a diesel E-class in the 'States.

Here in the UK (and more widely in Europe) few cars nowadays do not have at least 1 diesel option, with some having a few. There are a few factors for that: diesel is almost as cheap as unleaded (about 82.9p per litre up here in Glasgow), and you always get better mileage out of it. Also, in the UK company cars are very popular, and recently the government introduced a new tax on company car owners, and it would appear that diesel engines perhaps attract less of a premium.

Every petrol station here also sells diesel, as you really couldn't not.

How easy is it to find filling stations with diesel pumps in North America? Would you guys say that more people are taking up diesel engines because of rising fuel prices (though really, you're fuel is vastly cheaper than ours :( )?

Just something which I would be interested to know!

Cheers!
yeah i was excited to see jeep offering a turbo disel liberty. fuel economy of a v-4, speed of a v-6 and tourque of a v-8.

as for the filling stations, almost every station in my town has disel, so it's not uncommon. i guess they have their own little pump stashed away somewhere. all the gas stations have the disel sign up with the price along with the other gas prices, but know that i think of it i've never seen the pump at the station. oh well ims sure it's there.

iJon

[JesseJames]

I drive a POS. Needs to be replaced soon.

Someone mentioned the Audi A8 TDI and I looked into it and wow. What a car. But, waaay out of my price league.
I may get the 2004 VW Jetta GLS TDI. Excellent fuel economy and considering it's a diesel, I can laugh at hills.

[Moxiemike]

so does the iGav get a 'discount' next time he's pimpin' it in Pittsburgh??? :eek: :p :p

no doubt. you'll have to stay in the hot new house too. Nice three bedroom, in the city, with a garage and yard, townhouse, $55k.

Pitts is cheap. ;)

[Counterfit]

1In my dreams: McLaren F1 or any ex-Formula 1 car http://www.f1-sales.com :D OMFG (http://www.f1-sales.com/b194.htm) :eek:

[3rdpath]

2004 honda crv-ex

1997 honda accord-ex


pretty boring... :o

[trebblekicked]

no doubt. you'll have to stay in the hot new house too. Nice three bedroom, in the city, with a garage and yard, townhouse, $55k.

Pitts is cheap. ;)

Lawrenceville? That price is good even by pittsburgh standards.

[GroundLoop]

Earlier in this thread I told all of you that I drove a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid. Well a few days ago I traded that in to get a 2004 Infiniti FX35. Very sweet ride.

[garybUK]

Im about to get myself a all american 1965 - 1972 muscle car...

havn't descided which one yet:

Ford Mustang 1970 at the latest
Plymouth Barracuda 1970 355 v8 (i know someone who is selling this)

or

I may go for a old English Car like a 1965 MG Midget or dart or a old Jag.

Not sure yet, but this year i will be getting rid of my little fiesta 1.4ltr

oh the desisions... i do think though that the american muscles are some of the nicest cars ever made :) bring them back i say!

[belair]

I also own a very unexciting grey 318 BMW wich is 12 years old. I use that for my everyday purposes.

But for the summer I bought this car with my brother and we share driving it around on week-ends. It's a BMW 2002 from 1974. I love that car.

That's me leaning on it trying to look like Starsky. I took this picture like a week after I saw the movie. And yess my hair is naturally curly :D

[iGav]

Im about to get myself a all american 1965 - 1972 muscle car...

havn't descided which one yet:

Ford Mustang 1970 at the latest
Plymouth Barracuda 1970 355 v8 (i know someone who is selling this)

or

I may go for a old English Car like a 1965 MG Midget or dart or a old Jag.


Mustang... ;) easily.... pref on a '65. ;)

Forget the Midget for a start... :eek: :p unless you're a tweed wearing, 40 something single Teacher. heheheh)

Why not wait, save the extra $$$ and import the '05 Mustang... ;) I think it's rather plum. ;)

[iJon]

Earlier in this thread I told all of you that I drove a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid. Well a few days ago I traded that in to get a 2004 Infiniti FX35. Very sweet ride.
awesome, i love the looks of infiniti's, especially the g35

iJon

[Maxicek]

Mini Cooper Chilli. Black with white roof and alloys.

[sushi]

1999 Pontiac Trans AM WS6 (ram-air) with the 6 speed manual. Almost 100k miles and running like a champ. I just paid it off in January, too. My first car that's all mine.
A paid off car. The best car you can own! :D

Sushi

[sushi]

with a white Apple sticker on the back windshield.
Sweet! :D

Sushi

[neut]

wasn't there another thread about this? :)

Acura 3.0 CL

http://organech.com/images/examples/0088.jpg

http://organech.com/images/examples/0092.jpg


peace.

[ziwi]

1995 Ford Explorer 130K Miles
2000 Honda Accord

Not pretty to look at, but gets me from point a to b...

[-hh]

This is not a valid excuse to buy a huge gas sucking car. There are plenty of cars out there that would do fine in snow without having to have a V8 engine in them.

Especially for the types of snows that Conneticut gets...SLUSH!


If you want to drive an SUV, dont make excuses for it, just enjoy the car you chose and enjoy the consequences of owning a bigger car.

Agreed, although for his sake, I hope he's leasing; they have a bad rep for electrical gremblins


My current car is...

Oops, can't forget the original topic!

My daily (and winter) driver is a 2002 Mercedes C230K coupe:
http://www.huntzinger.com/pic/cars/c3230rearquarter.jpg

But for beautiful sunny days, I drive "The Beast". Its an '85 and this partial image of its tail is enough for enthusiasts to know the rest...

http://www.huntzinger.com/pic/cars/whale.jpg

-hh

PS for garybUK

"...or...I may go for a old English Car like a 1965 MG Midget or dart or a old Jag."

If you're serious about an older UK vintage, let me know...a coworker of my wife restores them as a hobby here in the USA - - he's got good stuff, does good work and he will ship overseas. Plus I really need an excuse to go see his complete collection, too. :D

[m4rc]

my standard reply when someone asks me if it's hard to find diesel stations (it's not, just go near a highway) is that it's certainly harder than getting regular gas, but i only need to look for one half as often as regular cars getting 25 mpg!

Never knew that. In the UK I have never seen a petrol station that didn't have both Diesel and petrol on sale. Oh, and to recover your extra

[seamuskrat]

4x2 Toyota RAV 4 L.

For me , its a great little SUV> gas mileage is top notch for its size and I get the feel of up high driving without the penalty of a huge SUV. I can park anywhere and make U-turns with no need for reverse. It handles well, and comfortably holds 4 adults, and 5 if its skids in the back.
Downside- V4 is slightly underpowered on hills an freeway from zero to top speed. Once at speed its smooth sailing.

Size, its too small for moving large stuff, but more than any sedan.

[WinterMute]

Got this a few weeks ago, SEAT Toledo V5, 2.3 litre V5 VW engine (the car is a golf based model) now at 185bhp, 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds, top end around 150mph, goes like greased weasle-***** as my dad used to say. It eats BMW's for breakfast (OK, the M3's are still a handful, but they cost the earth).

Lovely build quality, standard everything and very cheap, I paid a tad over £7K for mine on a 01 plate with good milage.

The Leon hatchback is the popular one over here, but I think the saloon looks much better. Next stop, drop it about 5cm, and get some Koni shocks on.... :cool:

[mooshoo]

02 Porsche 996 Turbo
Tuned for maximum flexibility in power and handling;
475 HP/495 lb/ft Torque
In Speed Yellow

hopefully the pic attached....new at this stuff

[macrlz9]

2000 Honda Civic EX - white

before that
1994 Chevy Beretta - red
1989 Plymouth Horizon - grey/rust

I also drive a 12" 700mhz iBook w/ combo drive

[michaelrjohnson]

:D 1991 Toyota Corolla :D

125K miles, still runs great!

[Les Kern]

Kochick Smegma 328
Still has the original owners manual.
Only 3 were made in Latvia in 1947 when the factory burned down. The entire car is rivetted, with only 6 welds on the whole thing. The seat covers are made of human hair (of questionable origin). Only 5-tire car ever made, and tends to bank right unless you have a steady hand. The other two are owned by Will Smith and Richard Simmons. I got mine in Latvia in 1996 from a dwarf (PC= "little-person") just north of Riga. I had it cut into 3 pieces and shipped FedEx. I carried the 2-stroke, 25 lb. engine home with me in my suitcase. Has the original paint job, most accurately described as "lardish". Runs on turpentine. Estimated eBay value: scrap