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Interests => Around the House & In the Garage => Topic started by: franksolich on March 04, 2008, 05:53:59 PM

Title: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: franksolich on March 04, 2008, 05:53:59 PM
The question's posted at special request.

What kind of automobile do you drive?

I drive a Ford sedan.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Lacarnut on March 04, 2008, 05:56:03 PM
A Nissan 350Z Sports Car
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 05:57:38 PM
Awww!  thanks, Frank. :)  I always wondered why there had never been a thread like this, considering how people WILL show off their cars.   but here is mine:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/ACrazyConservative/Newcar.jpg)


Mazda 6 i (Sport Value edition is what Mazda says it is.  I have no clue what it means   :rotf: ).

Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 05:57:48 PM
I drive a 2006 Kia Spectra.  It has a wimpy engine, inefficient drivetrain, horrible resale value, and uncomfortable seats.  I'm thinking of having a small turbo installed. 

Other than that, it is a relatively attractive car with a great warranty and low price, and it drives just like my 1992 Toyota Camry.


For people who care about such things, it is silver.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: morningAngel on March 04, 2008, 06:01:25 PM
I drive a land rover..great mileage, european engineering, goes anywhere and has incredible OOMPH..however, it terrifies the local mechanics so I am becoming an expert on Land Rover repairs by myself.  I love the fact that I can easily manuver thru Vegas traffic, or hit the open range when told "take the short cut mommy"  :hyper:
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:03:28 PM
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/06_kia_spectra.jpg)

VROOM!
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:04:51 PM
I drive a 2006 Kia Spectra.  It has a wimpy engine, inefficient drivetrain, horrible resale value, and uncomfortable seats.  I'm thinking of having a small turbo installed. 

Other than that, it is a relatively attractive car with a great warranty and low price, and it drives just like my 1992 Toyota Camry.


For people who care about such things, it is silver.

A Kia with a turbo?  :confused: I think my Mazda would still be able to outrun it! 

:bolt:
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:07:28 PM
A Kia with a turbo?  :confused: I think my Mazda would still be able to outrun it! 

:bolt:

 :bawl:
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: morningAngel on March 04, 2008, 06:08:10 PM
Here she is on the top of Garnet Mtn (lets go for a long drive today Mommy)
(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/lurksalot/garnet010.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: BEG on March 04, 2008, 06:09:40 PM
Infiniti FX35

This is the only picture I have of it.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/Foam_Kitty/IMG_4401.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:09:52 PM
A Kia with a turbo?  :confused: I think my Mazda would still be able to outrun it! 

:bolt:

 :bawl:
:(
I'm sorry, Chris.  I just saw an opportunity to tease a little.  The car really is attractive, though.

*hugs*
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Lord Undies on March 04, 2008, 06:10:14 PM
We gotta white one.  It's a truck.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:11:13 PM
The wife's car (and my toy):

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/69/MR2_Blue_HP.jpg/800px-MR2_Blue_HP.jpg)
Hers is the same color

Mine -- same color and all:

(http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//pictures/VEHICLE/2003/Mitsubishi/100075815/2003.mitsubishi.eclipse.20097906-E.jpg)

13,000 miles on it.  When I get it washed the red can actually hurt your eyes in the sun.

And we 100% own both.  Haven't had a car payment in 3 years.

Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: franksolich on March 04, 2008, 06:11:49 PM
The vehicle I wished I drove:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/dummiedestroyer/modelt.jpg)

Those things had mechanical features even a non-mechanic could figure out.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: BEG on March 04, 2008, 06:12:02 PM
My husband has an Infiniti G37.  


This isn't it but it looks pretty much exactly like it.

(http://gallery.carreview.com/data/car/542/FrontSideView.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:14:18 PM
Infiniti FX35

I have a friend that has one of those -- it has to be one of nicest rides of any kind of vehicle.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:16:26 PM
My mom has a 2003 Ford Thunderbird.  It has a small V8 and it's sky blue.

It has a great engine, but it sits too low for me.  I have to fold myself into it.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: BEG on March 04, 2008, 06:16:58 PM
Infiniti FX35

I have a friend that has one of those -- it has to be one of nicest rides of any kind of vehicle.

I love mine, it is still fun to drive.  We leased it and the lease is up in about a year.  I'm getting another one but this time a different color and it will have all the bells and whistles.   :-)  
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: morningAngel on March 04, 2008, 06:18:45 PM
The vehicle I wished I drove:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/dummiedestroyer/modelt.jpg)

Those things had mechanical features even a non-mechanic could figure out.
OMG
my neighbor growing up had one of those and would drive it in local county parades and all us kids would pile in and ride..thanks for the trip down memory lane Frank.  And yes, they were pretty cool cars.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:20:07 PM
My mom has a 2003 Ford Thunderbird.  It has a small V8 and it's sky blue.

It has a great engine, but it sits too low for me.  I have to fold myself into it.

You'd LOVE my wife's MR-2.  You don't so much get into it as you put it on.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Carl on March 04, 2008, 06:28:30 PM
2005 Toyota Tacoma.

(http://wikicars.org/images/en/3/33/Tacoma.jpg)

Mine has the black fender trim.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Lord Undies on March 04, 2008, 06:34:49 PM
(http://i31.tinypic.com/2chbbih.jpg)

My wife's car.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:36:45 PM
(http://i31.tinypic.com/2chbbih.jpg)

My wife's car.

What IS that?  It looks like a Buick version of a Corvette.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:37:42 PM
I drive a 2006 Kia Spectra.  It has a wimpy engine, inefficient drivetrain, horrible resale value, and uncomfortable seats.  I'm thinking of having a small turbo installed. 

Other than that, it is a relatively attractive car with a great warranty and low price, and it drives just like my 1992 Toyota Camry.


For people who care about such things, it is silver.
When starting it, do ya pop the hood and yank the starter cord?   :tongue:

*runs*
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Lacarnut on March 04, 2008, 06:38:03 PM
My mom has a 2003 Ford Thunderbird.  It has a small V8 and it's sky blue.

It has a great engine, but it sits too low for me.  I have to fold myself into it.

You'd LOVE my wife's MR-2.  You don't so much get into it as you put it on.


I wish I had never sold my 1989 MR-2 Supercharged. Bought a 300Z non turbo and then a 1994 MR-2 Turbo. I have spent piles of dough on new cars.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:38:35 PM
I drive a 2006 Kia Spectra.  It has a wimpy engine, inefficient drivetrain, horrible resale value, and uncomfortable seats.  I'm thinking of having a small turbo installed. 

Other than that, it is a relatively attractive car with a great warranty and low price, and it drives just like my 1992 Toyota Camry.


For people who care about such things, it is silver.

When starting it, do ya pop the hood and yank the starter cord?   :tongue:

*runs*

No, but I do have to wake up the mice.  :(
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:39:26 PM
I drive a 2006 Kia Spectra.  It has a wimpy engine, inefficient drivetrain, horrible resale value, and uncomfortable seats.  I'm thinking of having a small turbo installed. 

Other than that, it is a relatively attractive car with a great warranty and low price, and it drives just like my 1992 Toyota Camry.


For people who care about such things, it is silver.

When starting it, do ya pop the hood and yank the starter cord?   :tongue:

*runs*

No, but I do have to wake up the mice.  :(

 :lmao:
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Lord Undies on March 04, 2008, 06:40:11 PM
(http://i31.tinypic.com/2chbbih.jpg)

My wife's car.

What IS that?  It looks like a Buick version of a Corvette.

It's a '54 Plymouth Belmont.  They have always fascinated me.  It was a concept car which actually went into limited production.  

I could die a happy man if that really was my wife's car.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2008, 06:41:05 PM
(http://i31.tinypic.com/2chbbih.jpg)

My wife's car.

THAT is very cool!
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: RightCoast on March 04, 2008, 06:44:01 PM
Mrs RC:  2003 Chevy Tahoe

RC: 2007 Toyota Camry

Shared: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Uhhuh35 on March 04, 2008, 06:56:03 PM
Silver 2004 Dodge Ram 1500.

(http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/6/11/1167023/dodge_ram_1500.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: CactusCarlos on March 04, 2008, 08:35:32 PM
2005 Toyota Tacoma.

(http://wikicars.org/images/en/3/33/Tacoma.jpg)

Mine has the black fender trim.

Looks like it's white with red trim from here!

 :tongue:
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 05, 2008, 10:45:07 AM
I said last night what I put on my car in the last couple of days.   Here it is (ignore the pollen :o):

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/ACrazyConservative/carshotsedit.jpg)

(I enjoy a good argument with LSU haters, so bring it.   :cheersmate:    )

 :-)




Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Flame on March 05, 2008, 11:00:18 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/TigCountry/IMG_7379.jpg)

here's mine....Trailblazer


Mr Flame has a 1989 BMW
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: CactusCarlos on March 05, 2008, 11:24:20 AM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/ACrazyConservative/carshotsedit.jpg)

(I enjoy a good argument with LSU haters, so bring it.   :cheersmate:    )

 :-)


LSU denied* me admission therefore LSU SUCKS!!!!!

(* my < 1.0 gpa at the time might have had something to do with it but that's just splitting hairs!)
 :tongue:
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 05, 2008, 11:31:23 AM


LSU denied* me admission therefore LSU SUCKS!!!!!

(* my < 1.0 gpa at the time might have had something to do with it but that's just splitting hairs!)
 :tongue:

 :o :lmao:
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Lacarnut on March 05, 2008, 04:52:53 PM
I said last night what I put on my car in the last couple of days.   Here it is (ignore the pollen :o):

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/ACrazyConservative/carshotsedit.jpg)

(I enjoy a good argument with LSU haters, so bring it.   :cheersmate:    )

 :-)






LSU will be National Champs again in the next year or two. The SEC is the greatest.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Randy on March 06, 2008, 04:10:18 PM
A PewIck gramps car.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: CactusCarlos on March 06, 2008, 04:46:56 PM
I'm thinking about getting one of these, although I can't decide what color yet.

(http://i30.tinypic.com/2rcs551.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: RightCoast on March 06, 2008, 06:12:32 PM
I'm thinking about getting one of these, although I can't decide what color yet.


google the TRD version.  wow.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Miss Mia on March 06, 2008, 08:33:58 PM
I have a 2006 VW Beetle TDI (diesel).  29,000 miles on it and I get about 42 mpg.   :-)

This is the only pic I have of it right now, wearing the bra:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/firelatte/Beetle/beetle.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Taxman on March 08, 2008, 07:08:05 AM
I have a stable full of cars. 

The three that I drive the most are a Lexus (an electronic POS) , a Corvette and a Silverado pickup. 
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Chris_ on March 08, 2008, 02:03:49 PM
I have a 2006 VW Beetle TDI (diesel).  29,000 miles on it and I get about 42 mpg.   :-)

This is the only pic I have of it right now, wearing the bra:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/firelatte/Beetle/beetle.jpg)

Good thing, else we would have to post it on the NSFW Short Bus forum.
Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Servonaut on March 08, 2008, 02:48:29 PM
here's my little Pickup

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f85/Servonaut/Img0586.jpg)

2001 Chevy S-10. It has 40,000 miles on it.


Title: Re: what kind of automobile do you drive?
Post by: Miss Mia on March 09, 2008, 05:49:37 PM
I have a 2006 VW Beetle TDI (diesel).  29,000 miles on it and I get about 42 mpg.   :-)

This is the only pic I have of it right now, wearing the bra:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/firelatte/Beetle/beetle.jpg)

Good thing, else we would have to post it on the NSFW Short Bus forum.


Well, it is a t-back