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Deutsche pride!
Me: 2001 BMW 325Ci
Mom: 2004 Porsche Cayenne
Dad: 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430
Clearly, we're a family that loves German cars! It's funny because for almost a decade, we were a devout Lexus family. It all started with the BMW, then the Mercedes, and now the Porsche. They're all great cars, excellent performance and handling, but all three are definiately not as reliable as the Lexuses. The only problem with the Cayenne? EXTREMELY POOR MPG... we averaged about 11-12 MPG, and with premium gas @ $3.70/gallon here!
Nevertheless, we've never regretted our purchases.
Me: 2001 BMW 325Ci
Mom: 2004 Porsche Cayenne
Dad: 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430
Clearly, we're a family that loves German cars! It's funny because for almost a decade, we were a devout Lexus family. It all started with the BMW, then the Mercedes, and now the Porsche. They're all great cars, excellent performance and handling, but all three are definiately not as reliable as the Lexuses. The only problem with the Cayenne? EXTREMELY POOR MPG... we averaged about 11-12 MPG, and with premium gas @ $3.70/gallon here!
Nevertheless, we've never regretted our purchases.
CompUser said:
HA!!! You think 14 is bad??? My old 1987 Caddilac Fleetwood Brougham was the reason we had a spike in gas prices. She took 10 mpg, cuz I drove her hard and kept the throttle all the way open just to keep her up to speed. Great, great car. I loved her to death. Air-ride, cruise control, power everything. BEAUTIFUL!!!! My God why did I sell her?
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imacintel said:I have a Chevy Tahoe and I am proud to say I get 12 mpg.
and our honda accord gets 25 Mpg in the city/ 37 hwy
Whoa@12!!!
Mine gets the best mileage, and is also silver!ITASOR said:BTW, lots of Jeep owners in this thread so far.
The 3.7L's serpentine belts have a limited life. Every Liberty owner should start inspecting them around 40k miles.
I might be getting a bit too technical here, lol.
diehldun said:Me: 2001 BMW 325Ci
Mom: 2004 Porsche Cayenne
Dad: 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430
EXTREMELY POOR MPG... we averaged about 11-12 MPG, and with premium gas @ $3.70/gallon here!
Nevertheless, we've never regretted our purchases.
Just be greatful you don't live in the UK. 1 liter Super = 99.9 pence.
or $1.86 per liter, give a rather crushing $7.04 per US gallon
(1 liter = 3.785 US gallons, and not 4.546 liters per imperial gallon)
95 Toyota Tercel. 30 average mpg mixed hwy/city driving.
its nice, small, and works.
but i do want a hatchback yaris. those are sweet.
its nice, small, and works.
but i do want a hatchback yaris. those are sweet.
Bobdude161 said:HA!!! You think 14 is bad??? My old 1987 Caddilac Fleetwood Brougham was the reason we had a spike in gas prices. She took 10 mpg, cuz I drove her hard and kept the throttle all the way open just to keep her up to speed. Great, great car. I loved her to death. Air-ride, cruise control, power everything. BEAUTIFUL!!!! My God why did I sell her?
Somebody pimpin'.....play on player!
Bless
I own a '96 Corolla, but I usually drive my mum's 2003 Holden Astra because my mum drives dad's Mazda 3 and dad gets stuck with my car. The arrangement works for me.
imacintel said:I have a Chevy Tahoe and I am proud to say I get 12 mpg.
and our honda accord gets 25 Mpg in the city/ 37 hwy
my supra used to get around there too. 660hp with 770cc fuel injectors, and a T70 turbo dont help save fuel
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There is this very very very very wealthy family in my town. They own an oil company, tons of property, and some other businesses. Despite their thick wallet, they are very stupid people and they hire stupid people for their oil company. As one of our neighbors puts it "Too much money...too little brains". There Oil company has accidentally burnt a house to the ground, used the wrong pipe to fill up an oil tank, which ended up made them pump 3ft of oil into a family's basement, etc.
This is their International CXT used to pull painted horses in my towns painted horse parade (some fundraiser thing). It averages 6-10mpg. Apparently, one time drove it to a plumbing supply center, wanted to show it off so drove it up concrete stairs. In the process he managed to rip down the railing and messed up the stairs. The pumbling warehouse made him pay to repair it.
This is quite possibly the most pointless $90,000 vehicle you can buy. Gets horrible fuel economy, its not fast, it is somewhat luxurious- but you need a ladder to get into it. You can't put anything in it since the bed is 10ft off the ground- nor would you want to, since its so expensive.
This is their International CXT used to pull painted horses in my towns painted horse parade (some fundraiser thing). It averages 6-10mpg. Apparently, one time drove it to a plumbing supply center, wanted to show it off so drove it up concrete stairs. In the process he managed to rip down the railing and messed up the stairs. The pumbling warehouse made him pay to repair it.
This is quite possibly the most pointless $90,000 vehicle you can buy. Gets horrible fuel economy, its not fast, it is somewhat luxurious- but you need a ladder to get into it. You can't put anything in it since the bed is 10ft off the ground- nor would you want to, since its so expensive.
2005 Trek Portland - 10 mile commute between work and uni
On the weekends when I am with my girlfriend I drive a 2006 Ford Fusion, black on black leather. Manual.
I hate cars though, and will not be buying until we get off fossil fuels. I may get a scooter though 100MPG
On the weekends when I am with my girlfriend I drive a 2006 Ford Fusion, black on black leather. Manual.
I hate cars though, and will not be buying until we get off fossil fuels. I may get a scooter though
100MPG
I avoid driving for several reasons. Texas drivers freak me out. I seriously wonder how the heck they passed their driving tests... and gas is a pain.
Ford Expedition '99... I drive it once a week. walk to work.
Ford Expedition '99... I drive it once a week. walk to work.
'02 Acura RSX
I'm done with payments this Fall...I went all out earlier this Sprint/Summer...!!! LOL
5Zigen 17's GN+ Pro in Hyperblack
Fuzion ZRi P225/45R17
AEM V2 (Intake)
Eibach Anti-Roll Kit (Front/26mm & Rear/24mm Sway Bars)
GReddy EVOII CatBack
Neuspeed Front Tower Strut Bar
Power Slot Front & Rear Slotted Rotors
Hawk Street Front Pads, OEM Rear
OEM Side Skirts
Got these 2 years ago...!!!
OEM Front Lip
Eibach Pro Kit (Lowering Springs)
Pioneer DEH-P80MP MP3 Receiver
Alpine Type S Components (Fronts) & Coax (Rears)
Dynamat Extreme
I'm done with payments this Fall...I went all out earlier this Sprint/Summer...!!! LOL
5Zigen 17's GN+ Pro in Hyperblack
Fuzion ZRi P225/45R17
AEM V2 (Intake)
Eibach Anti-Roll Kit (Front/26mm & Rear/24mm Sway Bars)
GReddy EVOII CatBack
Neuspeed Front Tower Strut Bar
Power Slot Front & Rear Slotted Rotors
Hawk Street Front Pads, OEM Rear
OEM Side Skirts
Got these 2 years ago...!!!
OEM Front Lip
Eibach Pro Kit (Lowering Springs)
Pioneer DEH-P80MP MP3 Receiver
Alpine Type S Components (Fronts) & Coax (Rears)
Dynamat Extreme
What was the sticker, if I may ask?Zman5225 said:
bembol, nice vehicle! I'm not a fan of small imports usually, but I like the mods you've done.
Man.. some of you guys have some cool trucks!
Makes me kinda boring....
Got a 2005 BMW 118d
Yep, a Diesel. Have to travel alot in this car (about 40.000 miles a year), and where I'm from only diesel is really affordable.
But, I do love my 1-series! (it's the High-executive one, so it has all the gadgets!).
Makes me kinda boring....
Got a 2005 BMW 118d
Yep, a Diesel. Have to travel alot in this car (about 40.000 miles a year), and where I'm from only diesel is really affordable.
But, I do love my 1-series! (it's the High-executive one, so it has all the gadgets!).
Zman5225 said:
thats good to hear. my dad runs a couple car dealerships, and toyota is one of them. always good to hear someone else loves their toyota. i saw the new camry a couple days ago, and i really like it. enjoy it!
Mom: 2006 Hyundai Sonata / aquamarineish green with beige interior and woodgrain finish.
Dad: Nothing special bought out of desperation black/gray 2005 hyundai accent with manual transmission.
Brother (whos car i will inheret) 1996 (I believe) manual gold-ish Volvo 850 sedan.
Other brother: White automatic 96 850.
Sister in law - 2003 suzuki grand vitara.
Dad: Nothing special bought out of desperation black/gray 2005 hyundai accent with manual transmission.
Brother (whos car i will inheret) 1996 (I believe) manual gold-ish Volvo 850 sedan.
Other brother: White automatic 96 850.
Sister in law - 2003 suzuki grand vitara.
Plymouthbreezer said:
Sticker was 31085 after options or something really close to that. Get a tax credit of $2600 on top of that when I file next year also. So not to shabby if you ask me. Plus it's fun to drive, and when I show it off, people OOOO and AHHHH at how quiet it is, and all the neat little things they tossed into it.
It's great!