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ThomWV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:36 PM Original message |
What was the overall best car you ever had |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
1. I used to like my '93 Ford Escort |
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Oceansaway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:38 PM Response to Original message |
2. 1976 Chevy El Camino...350 AT |
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ThomWV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #2 |
12. I had a '64 327/365 Vette that was my favorite, but it sure wasn't the best. |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
3. Overall? BMW 330i. |
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madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
4. I had a 74 Monte Carlo with a 454 V8, that I really loved. |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
5. Hard question. Could have been my 1969 Corvette or my current 1999 Saturn. One could blow the doors |
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riqster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:40 PM Response to Original message |
6. Seventy-Something Plymouth Duster |
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Mojorabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:40 PM Response to Original message |
7. 56 olds rocket 88 nt |
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gizmo1979 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
8. 2002 Chevy Monte Carlo |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
9. 1980 Toyota Tercel. |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
10. My current 2002 Toyota Rav 4. It's the perfect size for me, |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:45 PM Response to Reply #10 |
19. We use one of those for skiing. |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:47 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. deletion, caused by dumb-assedness |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
11. The 1995 Chevy Impala SS that we still own. |
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Tommy_Carcetti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
13. 1994 Dodge Shadow. |
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countingbluecars (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
14. I love my 1993 Volvo 240. |
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MadinMo (519 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
15. Its a toss up between |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
16. Toyota Corolla |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:48 PM Response to Reply #16 |
25. Yep. I finally don't get reports that my ol '71 had been spotted on the road |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:52 PM Response to Reply #16 |
33. Yep. |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:00 PM Response to Reply #16 |
42. Without a doubt! I had a '98 and it went 8 years and 254K miles |
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bunkerbuster1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
17. '88 CRX Si. |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:29 PM Response to Reply #17 |
57. Remember the HF? Got something like 50mpg highway. I'd like to see |
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bunkerbuster1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:24 PM Response to Reply #57 |
88. Yes, Honda had three engine levels--CRX, CRX HF, and CRX Si. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:45 PM Response to Original message |
18. 1988 Honda Accord. It's the Energizer Bunny of cars for me. |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
20. '73 240 Z. Fast, fun, bullet-proof, handled in snow & ice, extremely well |
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Karenina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:40 PM Response to Reply #20 |
72. '75 280Z. Cocoa brown. |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 07:58 PM Response to Reply #72 |
82. Mine was brown too. I learned that it takes special person to work on them, |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:56 PM Response to Reply #20 |
77. Heh, heh... me too... see post #76 |
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niyad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
21. 1986 mustang--had it for ten years, put nearly 200,000 miles on it, utterly reliable, |
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graywarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
23. Dodge Dart |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
24. Greatest car I ever had |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
26. Wow, had A LOT of great reliable cars |
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Stellabella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
27. I've got an '88 Chevy Nova still going strong. |
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LSparkle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
28. My current car: 99 Honda Accord |
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newscott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:50 PM Response to Original message |
29. Good question |
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Idealism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:50 PM Response to Original message |
30. 96 Ford Explorer, 200k + miles and still going strong |
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Idealism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:50 PM Response to Original message |
31. dupe |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
32. The one I'm still driving '93 Toyota 4x4 PU. Most fun: '61 Triumph TR3. |
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catnhatnh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:07 PM Response to Reply #32 |
45. Sure, |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
34. Seriously, we need to get over this notion that cars are the only viable mode of transportation |
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mopinko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
35. a truck |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
36. '88 Honda CRX. |
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bunkerbuster1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:26 PM Response to Reply #36 |
90. I sold mine with the original clutch intact, |
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deoxyribonuclease (206 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
37. 2004 Scion xA |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
38. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII |
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justabob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
39. probably the car I have now |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
40. 66 Malibu |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:34 PM Response to Reply #40 |
58. I was driving my dad's 1966 Malibu (looked just like the pix) 327 on the night an off duty |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 07:10 PM Response to Reply #58 |
79. crap, that is one helluva wreck |
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TlalocW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
41. My current one - 1994 Nissan Sentra |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
43. Ford Explorer |
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crappyjazz (886 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
44. 1995 Honda Accord |
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doc03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
46. Never mind I thought you said worse |
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doc03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:16 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. I guess I liked my 1996 Ford Ranger most, ten years |
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catnhatnh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
47. "Best" is indeed a funny word.... |
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SeattleVet (708 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
49. My current one - 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback |
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screembloodymurder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:13 PM Response to Reply #49 |
69. I must of had a lemon. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:23 PM Response to Original message |
50. I have a 2006 VW Golf TDI -- it's great |
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dixiegrrrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
51. Current one |
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calico1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
52. 1990 Honda Civic hatchback. |
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Mike 03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
53. Is it okay if I pick "The Best" but also "My Favorite"? |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
54. 1990 Honda Civic Si |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
55. My VW bus |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
56. Chevy Cavalier |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:34 PM Response to Original message |
59. Dodge Omni GLHS |
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Tikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
60. 89 Camaro.... |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
61. 1985 Buick LeSabre Collectors Edition |
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onetiredmom (96 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
62. 1975 Ford Torino. |
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Upfront (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
63. Ford |
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nini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
64. 1990 Nissan Maxima |
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T Wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
65. 1995 1988 Acura Integra. Great car, never had any trouble with it. And it gave up its life |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
66. 1962 Plymouth station wagon with a 318 V8 |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
67. 1986 Ford Escort. God I lived that car!! nt |
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screembloodymurder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
68. Most reliable is my 1987 Toyota LC. Can't kill it. |
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FarCenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:13 PM Response to Original message |
70. '61 Ford Galaxy was best until '91 Honda Civic |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
71. My current car...2001 Audi S8 |
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carlyhippy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
73. 1999 Dodge Van |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
74. 1976 Rabbit |
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MazeRat7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
75. I would say my current '03 Tundra. |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
76. 1973 Datsun 240-Z |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 07:55 PM Response to Reply #76 |
81. My X-GF borrowed it, let her new BF drive it and he drove it under a truck on I-25. |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
78. I liked both my '53 Morris Minor and my current '08 Prius. |
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Hardrada (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
80. 1957 Lincoln Premiere 4 door sedan |
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sohndrsmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
83. this is a little off topic, but my grandparents had an Opel... it was the |
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LiberalHeart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
84. Ford Escort. It refused to die. |
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Sex Pistol (257 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
85. '86 Toyta pickup--362,000 miles and still ticking. |
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tabbycat31 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
86. 1999 Subaru Forester |
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GrantDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
87. Believe it or not... |
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bunkerbuster1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:27 PM Response to Reply #87 |
91. They weren't the most brilliantly engineered cars, but... |
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GrantDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:34 PM Response to Reply #91 |
95. I had the car for about four years |
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bunkerbuster1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:41 PM Response to Reply #95 |
97. The car press hated it, because it was a rear-wheel driver, mostly |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
89. 1964 Plymouth Valiant V200 pervertible ... 170 slant 6 engine tuned perfectly (24mpg) |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:32 PM Response to Original message |
92. 1983 Honda Civic Hatchback |
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Monk06 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
93. 1952 Humber Hawk. ......... |
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psychmommy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
94. '85ish chrysler le baron convertible |
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ogneopasno (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-12-08 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
96. 1995 Neon, 1970 Chrysler Newport Custom, 2001 Ford Focus. Can't decide among 'em. |
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