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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:25 PM
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What is your CURRENT car?
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 06:37 PM by Hepburn
Post a picture if you have one.

Mine is a 2001 Honda CRV SE ~~ and I absolutely love her!
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hobbit709 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:28 PM
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1. 1992 Toyota extended cab pickup with camper top.
116K miles and I'll drive it until it wears out.
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The Velveteen Ocelot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:29 PM
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2. 2009 Saturn Vue. Love it!
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:34 PM
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5. Oh, I love those!
My Honda is real low milage but it is almost 9 years old ~~ so I was thinking of getting a Vue. I think they are sooooooo great looking!

:hi:

However, I changed my mind ... don't want to spend the money!
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The Velveteen Ocelot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:38 PM
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They made me an offer I couldn't refuse -- 0% financing.
My old car (also a Saturn) was getting pretty worn out, so I decided to get a new one. And I decided I couldn't go wrong with GMAC paying the interest instead of me.

And I love the car!
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:47 PM
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19. Great color AND loan!
I might refi with my local credit union in a couple of months... my current loan will be a net cost of $3k over 5 years, which isn't bad, but I know I can do better, and even then after the net cost with the loan, I paid thousands less than the sticker price. One heck of a deal...
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The Velveteen Ocelot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:55 PM
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26. GM, of course, has been pretty desperate. Saturn had this offer going earlier this spring
and I pounced on it (the Inver Grove Heights dealership is really a nice outfit, BTW). They had a bunch of incentives, not just the 0%. For example, you get a discount if you belong to a credit union (which I do), even if you don't finance the car through it. Fortunately, even though Saturn is being sold, GM will keep honoring the warranty. You should do well with your Ford, too. Those are nice cars.
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:58 PM
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32. Thanks!!
I wish I'd gotten the 0%, but oh well. They know I go through a CU as well. I will be contacting the CU to see what offers they have for refinancing too... saving every penny helps...

Ford is definitely a good brand, and I have a coworker who positively adores Saturn... I've a soft spot for them too, and yours is fab... (i posted mine below, luckily the pic I found is the same color and model)
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NJmaverick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:29 PM
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3. Nissan Murano
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:36 PM
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6. Another MEGA fav with me...
...it was between that and the Saturn VUE when I was car shopping. But like I said above: Decided that the Honda was in such perfect shape and was low milage, that I would just keep it for a bit longer.

That is such a great looking car!
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NJmaverick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:38 PM
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8. When I bought it I was back and forth between those exact 2
I thought the Nissan was more refined.
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:31 PM
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4. 95 Toyota Camry LE, which gets me 34 mpg
I love this car
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:37 PM
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7. But. the BIG questions is:
Does the bird like it?

BTW: That car is in great shape!
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 08:39 PM
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74. It was a Goodwill Donation
I got it for a song (a quack, actually). Put a grand into it. Bought it 4 years ago with 40,000 miles on it.
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jeff30997 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:38 PM
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10. I used to have the same car !
Except it was white and not the same year.Now I have a Nike Pedestrian 2008. :)
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:46 PM
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17. I had a 95 Corolla...
By 2003 the engine leaked (75k miles).

By 2005, the transmission started leaking (appx 89k miles).

Never again.
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XemaSab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 01:42 AM
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96. I have a 96 Corolla
It's been mechanically good, but half the interior trim has fallen off.

Never again. x(
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Initech Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:38 PM
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9. 2007 Nissan Altima
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 06:39 PM by Initech
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:49 PM
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20. I LOVE red cars. This is what I had when I bought the CRV:


Talk about hauling ass ~~ just call me the Little Old Lady from Pasadena. Anyone old enough to remember that song?

:hi:

Kept both cars for a long time and then decided I did not need two cars and knew for sure that the Honda was more practical than the Mustang GT.
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Initech Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 01:26 PM
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100. Yeah I remember that song.
Mainly because my parents used to (and still do) blare the oldies station like 24/7.

I've always wanted to get a Mustang, didn't work this time around.
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Richardo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:40 PM
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11. 2000 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab Stepside
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 06:41 PM by Richardo


This color, but this isn't it. Mine has a bed liner.

I love it so. :loveya:

Bought it used in 2006 and have not had ANY trouble with it.
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:47 PM
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18. I read one time that Ford Ranger was the most popular truck in the USA.
That there were more of these on the road than any other truck model. I have a friend that has one ~~ and it is an old one and it still runs great and is dependable as all heck.
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Richardo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:57 PM
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31. I believe it - this one had 78,002 miles on it when I bought it, and I've put almost that many on it
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 06:58 PM by Richardo
...just changin' the oil on time. :hi:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 08:27 PM
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71. I had one of those but it washed away.
I loved my ford ranger, it was black with the thin orange stripes.

I miss driving it, they are comfortable and dependable and so useful.
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Richardo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 09:13 PM
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79. Don't they have the comfortablest bucket seats ever?
You just nestle right in there for a long drive.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 09:17 PM
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80. Most definitely and they drive like the high end ford sedans
I say that because I had to drive a company car to detroit for a conference and it was a ford crown victory. I was amazed as how it drove like my ranger. The ranger's seats were more comfortable.

I've been thinking of getting another one and trading in my vw cabrio - I miss having the truck bed to be able to haul things.
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:42 PM
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12. 2007 Mazdaspeed 3


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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:43 PM
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13. Wow...that is soooooo cute! n/t
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:56 PM
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28. Thanks. Perfect combo of looks, horsepower and cargo space to me.
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The Velveteen Ocelot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:44 PM
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14. What a great color!
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:56 PM
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29. Thanks. Only made them in 4 colors, and only 5,000 made that year.
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 06:57 PM by flvegan
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:45 PM
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15. 2009 Ford Focus


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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:50 PM
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21. Wow...pretty car! n/t
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sakabatou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:45 PM
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16. Don't have one
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:51 PM
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22. I bought my car for the dog.
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 06:52 PM by Madrone



Seriously. It's the PERFECT dog car - especially for the dog that likes to go to the lake and swim, run through mud, etc. It's easy to clean up after a sand and mud thrashing.
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:58 PM
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33. Yours isn't that clean though.
:P
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:00 PM
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35. Yes it IS, beeyotch.
Thanks to the lovely hometown car detailer, and my friend Larry that called in a favor. :P
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:02 PM
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38. Oh, that's teh awsum!
I just got my car's first oil change today. :D
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:05 PM
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42. I need to get one of those one of these days.... lol
DAMN. I just realized it is 5. And guess where I am?

If I keep this up my next paycheck is going to put me in the next tax bracket. :rofl: I'm sooo tired though.
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:12 PM
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46. You know...next time I'm there, we're taking your car in.
Jesus, woman. :rofl:

Stuck at the office on such a pretty day? That sucks. x(
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:27 PM
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51. I'm gonna PM you the email exchange I had w/ a ginorous DOOSH.
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 07:27 PM by Madrone
I sent a second out today after I found out about the problems people with MS email clients were having. I uploaded the info to a webpage and emailed everyone with an explanation of the issue and a link so those that were missing things could find the content that was cut out.

This guy is a fucktard on a NUMBER of levels which is bad enough, but he's a cocky, condescending fucktard to boot. I'll send it to you in a sec...
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:28 PM
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53. Oh he sounds like 10lbs of awesome in a 5lb bag.
Can't wait to read. :D
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:37 PM
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59. You're right - that guy is a LOOSER!
;)
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:01 PM
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37. OMG...
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 07:01 PM by Hepburn
...you and my best gal pal did the same thing!

She had a brand new VW Turbo...and got a dog and wanted 4 doors and cargo space. She bought the cutest red Dodge Caliber! It looks like this:



BTW: I love the Element ~~ in fact, all Honda SUVs are mega cool in my book!
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Madrone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:08 PM
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44. That's cool!
I started looking for a new car because my old and decrepit van wouldn't stay on the roads when the weather was bad. I only live 2.5 miles from work and it was starting to scare me driving there in the winter. I wanted something with 4-wheel drive. I also wanted something large enough (since I can only afford to have ONE car) that I could haul a lot with. I ended up with an Element mainly because of the dog. lol

I drove a Vue and I LOVED that car. Loved the XTerra too - until I looked up the MPG on those suckers. wow. I really like the CRVs - My mom has a 2003.
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:36 PM
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57. I am pondering over and over what small SUV to go with when my Honda...
...gives up the ghost. Probably will not be for a few more years, tho.

I really like the ones before the newest body style. I really like my SE because when you open the rear cargo space and pull up the floor mat, there is a table and an ice chest. I was told that CRV stands for "compact recreational vehicle." There is a flood light and a place to plug it in, too.

Great car. Matter of fact: Any Honda IMO is a great car! :hi:
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XemaSab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 01:44 AM
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97. That color?
:fistbump:
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Moondog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:52 PM
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23. '08 Mini Cooper "S"
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 06:53 PM by Moondog
Had a pic, but can't find it. Black top, over pepper white. Also a more practical beater, for hauling "stuff".
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:56 PM
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27. Oh, mini Coopers are sooooooo cute!
I went to a car show awhile back and they had a mini Cooper wagon duded up as an old woodie wagon and on the top on the surf rack was a mini surf board ~~ like the old ones from the 40s and 50s. Unbelievably cute!
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Moondog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:03 PM
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39. Haven't seen one tricked out that way. Sounds like fun!
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cloudbase Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:53 PM
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24. Here you go!
'06 Subaru Impreza wagon.



And now for the really fun ride:

1984 Moto Guzzi V65SP
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dana_b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:53 PM
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25. 2001 Honda Accord 2 door
great car but my next one will definitely get better gas mileage
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mopinko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:57 PM
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30. 1993 chevy suburban


i don't drive it that much. mostly only when i need to payload space. dh has a little 2006 honda fit which is pretty much the regular ride.
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 06:58 PM
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34. That is NOT a car....
...it is a traveling billboard!

And...I love it! :patriot:
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mopinko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 08:36 PM
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73. it needs a makeover
some reference to things like impeachment are a little out of date.
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:00 PM
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36. 2009 Subaru Impreza Wagon.
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 07:01 PM by GOPisEvil


Silver, like this one, but that's not mine.

Edit - mine got its first oil change today. Awwwww...
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:07 PM
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43. Do you love your new Subie or what?
I remember you were looking, didn't know you had bought. Congrats on a great car!
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:11 PM
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45. I do like it a lot.
I did lots of comparing, and for less than $20k, no one else had the standard AWD, traction control, 9 bajillion air bags, etc. In fact, I was taking a turn over some road construction solid metal plate on a day there was ice. The traction control works. :D

In retrospect, the better deal would be to get the model one up from mine. It's got last year's WRX engine and a few more bells and whistles. But, this is a car that I could just buy outright with some savings and some of the proceeds from selling some property. I *will* get a nice set of 17s for it and put winter tires on the old rims/hub caps.
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:19 PM
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49. The AWD really puts the car in a class of her own.
Especially at that price. What brilliant value for money that is.
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:24 PM
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50. It also feels bigger inside than the sedan.
The sedan is longer, but the wagon is more spacious.

If Mazda made an AWD version of your car, I'd have bought it I think. That is a fun car, even in base trim.
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:30 PM
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55. The Mazdaspeed 6 is AWD
but you lose the hatch, and it's definitely more of a "luxury" mid-level sedan and the price reflects it.

Plus, it's not quite as quick. :7

I think you made a good, solid choice there.
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:33 PM
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56. Those are nice...very nice...
But if I start looking into spending that kind of money, I would have to look at Audi. And BMW.

By the way, if I had to buy an Audi A4 or BMW 330xi right now, I'd buy the Bimmer. The Top Gear guys are right. Seems as though a lot of Audis are being bought by people who think they're being different by not buying a BMW...
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:56 PM
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64. I think I'd take the Speed6 over either at that price point.
For $28k, you're not even barely into entry level BMW sedan range like the 328i (which performs like a cow, has no AWD, etc). As for Audi, I like the A3 (the hatch) and love the S3 (which they don't sell here) but I agree with the Top Gear assessment on the A4/6/8.
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Richardo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:04 PM
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40. We found a 99 CRV on craigslist for my M-I-L - it is GREAT.
She was reluctant about it until I told her that if she didn't buy it I would. Checked out fine mechanically and she is a happy camper now. Her only problem - seeing over/around the big headrests in the back, we had to take those out.
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:37 PM
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60. LOL....
...since I am nearly 6 foot tall, I never had a problem with the back head rests!

Hope you MIL keeps on enjoying her CRV...:hi:
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littlebit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:04 PM
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41. 08 Pete 387



On the days I am off I usually drive a 92 Jeep Wrangler.
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Moondog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:14 PM
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47. Damn. I'd be impressed to see _that_ in my rear view mirror!
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:52 PM
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63. Wow....
...is it true that old truckers never die, they just get a new Peterbuilt?

I know...old joke...but then, so am I! :hi:
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TZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:18 PM
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48. 2002 Toyota Celica
I love it, so much fun to drive. Sadly Toyota doesn't make the Celica anymore..:(
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:27 PM
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52. They don't make them
because they'd directly compete with the Scion tC. It's why they don't hot-rod the Corolla either. I always liked the Celica. Toyota's brand is no fun anymore.
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TZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:38 PM
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61. Thats a shame.
I'm not a fan of the Scion really. And Solara is much too big in my opinion. I'll have my Celica for awhile but I believe that I will be looking at Mazda for my next car. They seem to have some real nice sports cars.
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 08:00 PM
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65. I rented a Solara when it first came out.
What a great car. It really is just a 2 door Camry with an odd looking butt, though.

I think you should get a Mazda like mine. Then when BB visits you, you can scare the shit outta her. :rofl:
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realisticphish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:29 PM
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54. 2000 Saturn SL2
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:37 PM
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58. I love these threads




:)
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 07:40 PM
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62. Sweet, oh, so sweet! OMFG....
...is that a 64 or a 65? I cannot see the front grill so I cannot tell for sure.

When I was in HS in the 60s, my dad had a white 65 El C with that aqua blue interior. Talk about a cool ride ~~ and it still is!

Yeah, I love car threads...I am nutso over cars.

I am probably the only person you know who had a 74 Bricklin with a 351. That car rocked!

:hi:
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 10:18 PM
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85. '65
Here's how you tell from the back: The '64's back-up lights were part of the tail lights. Starting in '65, they put 'em in the bumper.

I've had it since 1981. It's got a crate 350 and a Powerglide. The only non-stock parts are a Holley 600, Thorley headers and MSD ignition.

The original 283 went 279,523 miles before it got tired. The 'Glide's still the one that came from the factory in Fremont, Calif.

I don't think I've ever seen a Bricklin; had to look it up. If I have seen one, I probably thought it was a Delorean. :hide:
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Manifestor_of_Light Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 11:55 PM
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87. A BRICKLIN????
How exotic!

I think I saw THREE in Houston and San Antonio in the mid-70s.

They were either a weird peachy pale orange, or white. Gullwing doors??

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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 08:01 PM
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66. Sweet cruiser.
Are those old school Cragar rims on that bad boy?
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 10:21 PM
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86. Yup
Cragar SS. Guaranteed to develop bead rust and flaking chrome on the hub. :(
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 08:14 PM
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67. 2000 vw cabrio convertable
great gas mileage and loads of fun - hauling possible with the top down. :silly:
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Turbineguy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 08:18 PM
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68. 2005 Cadillac CTS
http://image.automotive.com/f/2005_cadillac_cts/2308800160235698574+ppromo_acom_large/front-driver-side-view.jpg

But it's in silver.
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Mollis Donating Member (812 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 08:25 PM
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69. 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
Love it! :D
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Shell Beau Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 08:26 PM
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70. My car is so decrepit and old. It is a 1997 Honda Accord.
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 08:28 PM by Shell Beau
GO HONDA! They are awesome cars. It was my 21st birthday present. So it was free for me. I do not want a car payment, so I have been hanging on to this car. But now that Ms. Bella Rose is here, I do need a more reliable and spacious car. We definitely need more space. I have confidence that the Honda has a few more years in her, but I need more space!!!!!!! And we will be purchasing another Honda. Probably the CRV.
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madrchsod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 08:31 PM
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72. 87 honda crx that does`t run......
i`m retired so there`s no big need to get anywhere....
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n2doc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 08:45 PM
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75. 1976 Porsche 912e
still runs. no pic, though...
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Brigid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 08:54 PM
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76. Mine is this one:
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 08:54 PM by Brigid
http://www.chevrolet.com/pages/open/default/family/corvette.do

And if you believe that . . . ;)
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handmade34 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 09:01 PM
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77. no car of my own
company car... White Impala--- would never buy one myself


this is what I would like
or this
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Ikonoklast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 09:13 PM
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78. Wagon Queen Family Truckster.
Ain't she a beaut?
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suninvited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 09:20 PM
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81. 2008 Pontiac G6
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triguy46 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 09:29 PM
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82. 1 for during the week, 1 for weekends
Edited on Sat Jun-27-09 09:30 PM by triguy46
2010 Honda Insight


2003 Porsche Boxster
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Tripper11 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 09:34 PM
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83. If everything goes ok..I will have this on Wednesday


I smashed my last one up. Insurance is paying off nicely, just timed out badly. But if all goes well, I should be driving this into work Wednesday night. If not one like it, just a different colour.

I'm moving up a year and getting the 4X4 action. Other then that, same as my last one.
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Rhythm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 09:42 PM
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84. My ride can accommodate 40+
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Bombero1956 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-27-09 11:58 PM
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88. I've had this for 3 1/2 years now
mileage is just 27K because it never sees the road during winter. I'm now looking at mods like Borla stingers and cold air induction.
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Manifestor_of_Light Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 12:02 AM
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89. Mazda
1994 Mazda 626. Looks just like this one, but I don't have a sun roof.



I took all my bumper stickers off my First Amendment-Mobile. Now I only have a darwin fish on the back for editorial comment.

Still runs, has 113K on it, known as "Greenie Weenie" or "Greenus Weenus". :D :hi:

Before that I had an '83 RX-7, charcoal gray, whose tranny died at 75K, so I traded it in. Mazdas have a big problem with trannys -- my 626 is on its third one.

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csziggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 12:05 AM
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90. 1999 GMC Surban 2500 for the farm
Husband's is a 2002 GMC Envoy that we bought last fall when his Ford Exploder gave up the ghost. Fancy ass vehicle that, but it makes a good backup to the big truck.

By the way, the big truck leaves the farm two or three times a month, if that. It has not even been started since June 5 since I am still not allowed to drive while recuperating.
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elana i am Donating Member (626 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 12:10 AM
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91. 2003 ford focus zx3
Edited on Sun Jun-28-09 12:11 AM by elana i am


mine is charcoal gray.

no snickering. it's a good little car so far and i've had it for 4 years. the only thing i had to have done on it other than usual maintenance was repairs to the drivers side door after being sideswiped by an idiot teenager. 4 years is a record for me. i've never been able to afford a new car and this is the longest i've ever gone with a used car without having some kind of major breakdown.
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Swede Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 12:21 AM
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92. 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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auntAgonist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 12:23 AM
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93. '99 Pontiac Grand AM 219,000 miles on it and going strong
I love it.

NO payments and very little maintenance.

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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 12:30 AM
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94. 2003 white Honda Odyssey. I LOVE THIS CAR!
We only have one car, and decided to get one that was comfortable for my tall husband, and that had enough room to move our 7 cats at the same time :)

Love this car! Probably would have gotten silver if it was an option, but regardless, the Odyssey is really a wonderful auto:
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REP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 01:26 AM
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95. 2008 Nissan 350 Z GT
I love my car.
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XemaSab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 01:52 AM
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98. It's about like this:
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ChoralScholar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 03:52 AM
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99. 2006 Chrysler Pacifica
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Rob H. Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-28-09 02:21 PM
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101. 1991 Jeep Wrangler
with 190,000 miles on the odometer. It's the first new vehicle I ever bought and it's a good thing I still have it, considering that a tree limb fell on my '01 Dodge Stratus coupe two weeks ago and totaled it. :(
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