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Offline Hawkgirl

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What car do you drive?
« on: October 13, 2009, 07:40:18 PM »
I am going to look at SUV's this weekend and wanted suggestions.. My friend recommended a Buick Enclave and my father drives a Toyota Highlander, which I like.  I also want to look at the Lexus RX.
I currently drive a Merc-Benz E350, but with a kid in tow, an SUV will make it easier for me.

Any feedback is appreciated...
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2009, 07:44:26 PM »
I drive a cop/grandma car
It's a Mercury Grand Marquis. I bought it because the price was right, but, it is the single most comfortable car I've driven.
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2009, 07:48:24 PM »
I drive a Mini Cooper.  Super cute, but not quite an SUV  :p

My mom has a Lexus RS, and she really likes it.
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2009, 07:48:36 PM »
Take a look at the new Volvo xc60 - Mrs RC thinks that'll be her Xmas present.
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2009, 07:50:34 PM »
Quote from: RightCoast on October 13, 2009, 07:48:36 PM
Take a look at the new Volvo xc60 - Mrs RC thinks that'll be her Xmas present.

Oooh...I like it...gonna research it...thanks!
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2009, 07:51:27 PM »
I've got a 02' Hyundai Accent and a 06' Toyota Corrola
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2009, 07:59:49 PM »
How about this one?

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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2009, 08:27:45 PM »
Whale Penis Leather?
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2009, 08:33:13 PM »
I own a 2000 Saturn SC2 and a 2008 Saturn Astra.  Daggum Penske.
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2009, 08:36:25 PM »
2008 Jeep Liberty.  4WD which I need in the winter, but still easy enough on gas, and plenty of room.
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2009, 08:39:03 PM »
2009 Infiniti FX ~ Black



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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2009, 08:41:31 PM »
Quote from: BEG on October 13, 2009, 08:39:03 PM
2009 Infiniti FX ~ Black





Made you trade in the old one when you hit the CA border, eh?
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2009, 08:48:02 PM »
Quote from: Big Don on October 13, 2009, 07:44:26 PM
I drive a cop/grandma car
It's a Mercury Grand Marquis. I bought it because the price was right, but, it is the single most comfortable car I've driven.

Me too, but I drive a Crown Vic.  :heart:

I call it my people mover. It drives well and hey, it's paid for. 
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2009, 08:52:22 PM »
Quote from: Hawkgirl on October 13, 2009, 07:40:18 PM
I am going to look at SUV's this weekend and wanted suggestions.. My friend recommended a Buick Enclave and my father drives a Toyota Highlander, which I like.  I also want to look at the Lexus RX.
I currently drive a Merc-Benz E350, but with a kid in tow, an SUV will make it easier for me.

Any feedback is appreciated...

My parents just bought a Highlander and are really happy with it. (and they haven't agreed on a "shared vehicle" in 40 years of marriage,lol) We packed it with adults this past weekend and were comfortable and had a nice few long drives. I drive a 2000 Toyota Solara and like it a bunch. (more American than my previous "American car") Only $$ I've invested in it was 4 new tires (last winter, by choice) and some soap and wax>  :-)

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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2009, 08:54:14 PM »
I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4x4.
It is the third Toyota I have had since 1986 and would recommend one to anybody.
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2009, 08:55:28 PM »
Wasn't she the Doctoral Candidate in Foucault Pendulum Who's thesis was the lost treasure of the Knights Templer ?







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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2009, 08:56:30 PM »
Quote from: Schadenfreude on October 13, 2009, 08:48:02 PM
Me too, but I drive a Crown Vic.  :heart:

I call it my people mover. It drives well and hey, it's paid for. 

And I bet it's got plenty of LEG room too.
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2009, 08:57:35 PM »
Quote from: Big Don on October 13, 2009, 07:44:26 PM
I drive a cop/grandma car
It's a Mercury Grand Marquis. I bought it because the price was right, but, it is the single most comfortable car I've driven.

Lemme guess--you hit the wrong pedal and go through 7-11 storefronts on a regular basis too, huh?
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2009, 08:59:08 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on October 13, 2009, 08:57:35 PM
Lemme guess--you hit the wrong pedal and go through 7-11 storefronts on a regular basis too, huh?

Farmer's markets and DMV's are also good targets.
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #19 on: October 13, 2009, 08:59:09 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on October 13, 2009, 08:56:30 PM
And I bet it's got plenty of LEG room too.

I can definitely stretch out in that car. My previous vehicle was a Ford Conversion van with a queen bed and fuzzy fur.  :naughty:
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #20 on: October 13, 2009, 09:33:03 PM »
I have an 04 IS300 that I LOVE. Only wish it was a manual.
My 06 Tundra will remain with me for a long time, though I'd like more power.

If I were buying, I'd go with an IS350 even though it's not availble in AWD. If it had to be an SUV? I'm a toyota guy, so I'd go 4Runner. Drove an RX350 when the dealer had my IS; hated the seats.
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #21 on: October 13, 2009, 09:44:14 PM »
I drive the '98 Ford Ranger that I inheirited when my father died.  Complete with the Marlin lever action in the gun rack in the rear window.
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #22 on: October 13, 2009, 09:52:32 PM »
Quote from: Hawkgirl on October 13, 2009, 07:40:18 PM
I am going to look at SUV's this weekend and wanted suggestions.. My friend recommended a Buick Enclave and my father drives a Toyota Highlander, which I like.  I also want to look at the Lexus RX.
I currently drive a Merc-Benz E350, but with a kid in tow, an SUV will make it easier for me.

Any feedback is appreciated...

I have always liked the Lexus RX series, really don't think you can go wrong with it.  

I just purchased a Jeep Commander, the clearance price on 09's was just too good to pass up.  Previously drove a Nissan Xterra.  However had I been looking at something closer to retail msrp, I would have really considered the newer Lincoln MKZ.  The Volvo XC90 and Saab 9-7X also warrant a quick look IMHO.

While insanely priced, nothing but perhaps a Cayenne will rival some of the BMW X5's, particularly with the V8.  However even when following the scheduled maintenance they can be finicky or hit and miss, I'd be quite leery of keeping one outside of warranty.  
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #23 on: October 13, 2009, 09:54:59 PM »
'99 S-10 4x4 4.3L Vortec.
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Re: What car do you drive?
« Reply #24 on: October 13, 2009, 10:01:43 PM »
BTW we have a '04 Tahoe and a '07 Camry - I drive the Camry
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