Community weekly poll: What do you currently drive--and what make and model?
- 2/14/06 3:56 PM
Pimped my ride ? 22's ? What does this mean ?
by railtrolley - 5/6/06 1:29 AM In reply to: 2004 Chevy Tahoe on 22's by logan2575Can someone tell me what the above means ? This over 40 year old Australian has no idea what this refers to.
(NT) saab 9-5 kombi 2002
by hawkwind 67 - 2/15/06 4:44 PM In reply to: What do you currently drive--and what make and model? by Marc Bennett
Seat Altea 1.9 TDI - a sweet Spanish manufactured car
by javoDK - 2/15/06 4:45 PM In reply to: What do you currently drive--and what make and model? by Marc Bennett
Hey dudes 
This summer I just bought a Seat Altea 1.9 TDI. A really sweet car with aircon, sport seats, sport suspension spring kit, 17" rims (18" or 19" is just crazy when you have to pay 180% tax).
With my new 30gig iPod and Navigon nav system I have no probs going for a ride.
Exclusive for you: http://www.voldbyconsulting.com/altea.htm
Have fun,
BC
SUV/Dodge Durango
by VLC227 - 2/15/06 4:47 PM In reply to: What do you currently drive--and what make and model? by Marc Bennett
We are 100% Dodge/Chrysler fans!
VW Touareg
by gabed - 2/15/06 4:50 PM In reply to: What do you currently drive--and what make and model? by Marc Bennett
A great SUV, with a strange name (most people say tour-reg, but the correct pronounciation is more like twa-reg). Key reason I bought it is its great towing capacity. It pulls a 5,500 pound horse trailer effortlessly. But it comes at a price: gulps premium gas, and when towing gets only 13 mpg. Also requires synthetic oil, so an oil change can cost over $100 at the dealer.
You Forgot The Crossover Category
by jtg61 - 2/15/06 4:51 PM In reply to: What do you currently drive--and what make and model? by Marc Bennett
My number one criterion when purchasing a vehicle is safety. I have always considered Japanese imports death traps on wheels. I drive a Chrysler Pacifica, one of the earliest cross overs. I consider it an American Volvo when it comes to safety.
Daimler's quality and engineering is finally kicking into Chrysler’s product line with bold styling to boot. It’s obvious that Daimler Chrysler is going in the opposite direction of GM and Ford. Japanese imports have a generic, bland look to them that just isn’t exciting.
96 Ford Escort
by J Meek - 2/15/06 4:55 PM In reply to: What do you currently drive--and what make and model? by Marc Bennett
I drive a 96 Ford Escort 120 miles a day round trip.
It runs great, has 130,000 miles on it and best of all it gets 38MPG on the freeway
No new cars for me...
by MRBOWTIE - 2/15/06 4:56 PM In reply to: What do you currently drive--and what make and model? by Marc Bennett
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera - 3.1 V6, 156,000 miles. Beyond normal, routine maintenance, I've replaced the fuel pump - period. Very attentive to periodic maintenance and I've been rewarded with unbeatable reliability. ~32mpg @ 75-80mph on trips (oh, yeah - it's seen most of the USA!), no oil loss between changes (3000 miles, religiously!). Trans is perfect, no fluid leaks. Have been using the products created for high mileage vehicles and they seem to work. Very comfortable for 6 adults, immense trunkspace (by today's standards but not as compared to my first new car, a '65 Impala!). Body/frame have no rust, a good wax job makes it look like new. Body side moldings are not so shiny anymore and window weather strips are cracking... And let's not even discuss insurance rates for ANY new car as compared to what I'm paying!
Guess I don't have "new car envy" - but I also don't have monthly payments! 
1992 VOLVO 740 GLE ....224,000 MILES!!!
by TERRYXX - 2/16/06 1:05 AM In reply to: No new cars for me... by MRBOWTIEI don't have a 'modern' car,but my Volvo has done over 224,000 miles and the engine still purrs like a kitten!, all it needs is regular,(3,000 mile),oil changes,and its had NO faults in 14 years!!
It still has all the 'extras' working,heated leather seats,heated electric mirrors,electric sunroof,front headlights wash/wipe,and its 6 speaker amplified sound system - (all built by Volvo!).
You can get a KINGSIZE mattress flat out in the back!,if I was only 20 years younger!! ,it may not be good at 'taking off over steep hump back bridges,as it sticks to the floor!, but you can drop it down a gear,put your foot down and still get a great power surge,which can take 4 plodders at once!
The only drawback is its not exactly 'econonical',but is reliable,and very ,very very safe!,as its built like a tank!,and with a young family-thats my priority now!
........ Terry.
One Upmanship?
by MRBOWTIE - 2/16/06 7:13 PM In reply to: 1992 VOLVO 740 GLE ....224,000 MILES!!! by TERRYXXKNEW I should have listed my '84 Toyota 4Runner SR5! 250,000 miles, bought it new in Guam (probably the oldest 4Runner in the world extant - manufactured 3/84, 1st month of production!). Been across the US to east coast, then to Germany - toured Switzerland, Italy, Austria while there - came back to US - drove from NJ to Seattle to San Diego to FL - 10,800 miles...whew!! Gets a little better than 20mpg hwy (not in the class with the Olds, but much heavier with only a dinky 4-cyl. engine). Rides like a tank, but solid as one, also. Kids (compared to me, that is) keep wanting to buy it - it has the solid front axle they all want for off-roading...not for sale, tho!
But I can't put a KINGSIZE mattress in the back - never realized a Volvo was that big...I yield there!
Car I drive - what I should be driving
by mkircus - 2/15/06 4:59 PM In reply to: What do you currently drive--and what make and model? by Marc Bennett
I'm driving a 2000 Ford Focus which has been the worst car I have ever owned. Drove a 2nd hand Volkwagon diesel truck over 200,000 miles, a Toyota mini station wagon about 230,000 miles with almost no problems, a Honda CRX-HF for 240,000 miles and then had people calling me at all hours to buy it and sold it immediately. Had one valve replaced and the clutch. Of course, I was hauling a 18' tandem canoe, a 16.5'sea kayak, and a bicycle as well as a load of stuff to go camping in the boundary waters when the clutch went out. Regularly averaged over 70mph on highway and about 65 in town on expressways.
After my new Honda Civic hatchback was rearended and totaled, I was unable to buy another so went to the Ford after looking at the reports that it was car of the year.
This car has had 3 recalls. It had the ignition go out at 9000 miles, had the fuel pump go out about 60,000, has terrible gas milage and isn't comfortable to sit in for long drives. The back seat is not locking for the 2nd time - and I've probbly only moved it 50 - 100 times since I've owned it. I'll be getting a Honda, Toyota, or Volkswagon diesel next time.
Three for me ......
by CharleyO - 2/15/06 5:01 PM In reply to: What do you currently drive--and what make and model? by Marc Bennett
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My main ride is a 1979 Buick Roadhawk ... yeah, you probably never heard of it ... a limited edition 2 year only model.
Second is a 1973 Jeep Commando.
Third is my pride and joy ... 1963 Chevy Nova SS ... first year for Nova SS.
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Present car
by Sean Kavanagh - 2/15/06 5:02 PM In reply to: What do you currently drive--and what make and model? by Marc Bennett
Ford Focus Zetec
what car do yopu drive
by dragomanusa - 2/15/06 5:03 PM In reply to: What do you currently drive--and what make and model? by Marc Bennett
I drive a 1984 dodge d-150.
What do you currently drive
by leghome - 2/15/06 5:04 PM In reply to: What do you currently drive--and what make and model? by Marc Bennett
1994 C1500 Chevy Pickup or my 1991 Olds Regency Elite
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