What does your car say about you?

This is a subject of great interest to me, due to the substantial environmental ramifications upon our great "mother-ship" known as The Earth. Personally, I travel by foot whenever possible, to avoid contribution to the noxious toxicities and evils produced by that "devil amongst us" known as internal combustion. Here's my take on this, no hate mind you, but maybe a little humour and pomposity thrown-in just for effect.

1. 1984 Chevette: You are a responsible po' woman/man.

2. New Electric Car: You are a responsible rich woman/man.

3.Corvette: Comb-over sportin', gold-chain wearin' hater on the environment. You know you don't race that thang anyway, why do you need 200 horsepower?

4.Escalade/ Giant Suv: Unless you are filming a rap video or building a giant edifice, leave the Land Train in the garage playa. Ever hear of something called CO2 emissions?

5. Bicycle/Rickshaw/Rollerblades/Sneaker/Public Transportation: Come on, this is where it's at for some environmentally-friendly personal transport.

What we drive affects the environment. Let's all be careful out there!

which means i got FAR too much yardwork to do in the spring and fall :eyes:

*Matcom - thinking Condo in next life*

It runs and dose not use alot of gas and is old.Like me.

sure wish the a/c still worked, though. (mine and the car's)

supplements my income.

In all seriousness, I bought this car for my dog. I figured she would have a bigger back seat and wouldn't fall on the floor everytime I braked suddenly. And I also use it for dog rescue transports. So, you can imagine what my car smells like.

Just curious :)

Oh and I got a SUV cuz im only 5.2 and 110 so I gotta have something big :D

...about me that I don't have a car?

Or that I have an EBike? :shrug:

Yeah, I gotz tha 200 horsepower, but I get better mileage than 90% of everything else on the road! Yo, I be racin' an playin' and co2 hatin'

Bling. Bling.

:D

:7

Turned it into a Chevy even. :P

It says, "Mom and Dad made me such a good offer that I couldn't turn it down. Plus, who needs a car payment? Yeah, it needs maintenance, but it has leather seats, a sunroof, and rides nice. It makes it look like I have money, when in reality I don't."

How's that? :D

My car says I haven't taken the time or trouble to shop for a new car since 1989! I drive my husband's car if I need a new car to make an impression, like with visiting with a client.

I have a goal to get together the 20k it takes to buy a Prius, though. It is the only car that has me even remotely interested enough to get together the effort for a different car.

I'm with you on the walking, biking, etc.


Cher

Which is how I managed to drive 18 months on expired plates w/out being pulled over.

go was 4 months. :(

PARASITE!

I have a PT Cruiser. I love it. It looks reminiscent of the old hot rods but in reality it is built on a Cirrus chasis and gets good gas mileage and has (relative to its size) a lot of interior space.

I'd love to be one of those guys who can rebuild an old '63 Stingray or something but I can't even change the oil on a car.

You should be able to find a good used turbo model by the end of next year for a decent price. Get one of those, they've got spunk! The only thing you gotta watch out for is abuse, turbo models tend to get beat on more than others (because its fun as hell). Stay away from any that had to have new front tires put on to hide the wear on the ones that are barely over a year old.

Message: I drive slow. But I don't HAVE to.

I am the director of a non-profit competitive youth performing arts group (www.bravada.org). My vehicle is FULL of a vinyl gym floor cover, sound system, flags, wooden rifles, sabres, etc.

It may be a gas hog, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

the 5.7Liter 350 horsepower V8, or the 5.7Liter 405 horsepower V8. It get 18-19 mpg in city and 25-28 highway.

...that hes NOT gonna wash me until late march at the earliest...."

and that's the truth!

My everyday car is a white '95 Caravan in excellent condition.

I drive it to the train station in the morning, and use it to go to band practice once a week. It's in great shape and is paid for, most importantly.

My other car is a new Tribute. That car would probably say, "My owner enjoys being pampered, a bit."

and don't you realize that all these Coke dregs are killing my carpet in the back seat? Gawd, you SLOB!

sigh...what happened to me?

'96 Buick Regal GS Sport Coupe, brand new when bought, with all the options available. Used to get a new car every four years. Funny thing, Bush came in 3 years ago, and I have been unemployed for the last 2. So, I drive a Bushmobile, I guess, with 160,000 miles on it.

I buy 'em used, at the best price i can get. I pay cash. I drive until there's too much wrong. (Bearing failures, or things like that.)

Then go get a different one. I have never had a car that had less than 150,000 miles when i moved to the next one.

And, by the way: Is it ok with you if i drive most of the places i go? I have MS and walking more than a few blocks is not much of an option most days. Or does that make me an environment hater?

Sheesh! Preach a little more why doncha?
The Professor

1954 ford 600 wrecker
7ft 11 in tall
6 twenty inch tires
8300 lbs
80 inch wide pushbumper
4 speed with a two speed electric rear end - geared 6 to 33 low side and 8 to 25 high side
ford 239 2 bbl - small motor - but it has good gearing
slow but powerful
about 7 mpg

Me: "Yeah, yeah, yeah! Empty threats. You are a Subaru Outback and they never quit!"

My husband swears I have the perfect car to confuse people even further about my sexuality (since I look femme and act butch) - a Subaru Forester. All I need is a big dog in the back, and people would be VERY puzzled where I fall on the Kinsey scale.

I don't own a car. I use cabs.

Will probably outlast me. Husband drives the cool car. 2000 Camaro SS black. I get to drive that when he is out of town. :bounce:

Don't know exactly what it says about me, tbh. It gets decent mileage, and is very practical. :shrug:

"Public Transportation in this town sucks, and your employer demands that you report to work on time..."

I bought a Beast. It's an ancient Crystler that just keeps going and going, when all those "energy efficient" Japanese and German cars self-destructed.

I only drive it when I have no other choice, and it still gets more mileage than other American cars do.

2000 Grand Voyager

Our other car is a 1994 Escort Wagon. This says we can't afford a decent second car.

Independent, Self-reliant, Dependable

My car has become a project now, off the road till spring. When its finished, it'll put 200 horsepower to the wheels, which comes out to about 220-230 horsepower at the crank.

I've got all my hair, and lots of it too. Never worn a gold chain, and at an estimated 24 city and 24 highway mileage, I certainly won't be hating on the environment. In fact, my modifications will actually lead to smaller CO2 emissions. With proper tuning of course. This, of course, doesn't equal the benefit of witnessing the look on the mullet's face when you spank him with a front wheel drive 4 banger that gets twice the gas mileage.

In case your wondering, the car does get raced. But only at tracks.

:)

but I just paid it off today :)

Now look, kids. I live in So Cal. We're a car culture. I run a bank. This is a "practical car" compared to my partners--- Ferrari and a Maserati. It runs super clean emissions and gets the best milage of any big luxe out there except I think the Seville gets 2mpg better.


OMG!! I just noticed all the sheiks!! LOL!!

..and need to get there by car.

Saint Louis has horrible public transportation system