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What kind of cars does everybody have?

Posted by RichManofAction • 8/31/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
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Hey- what type of cars do you guys have?

I have an old Mercedes

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8/31/08

TonyB

a borrowed one

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8/31/08

CrystalRaven

98 Ford Windstar that needs a new power steering column, the brakes bled, a new windsheild, an oil change etc

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8/31/08

carlgalloway

None, I sold it to help the environment, now I ride a bike!

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1. 8/31/08
  
  RichManofAction
  
  arent you environmentally sensitive...
  
  ugh
2. 9/01/08
  
  carlgalloway
  
  Yeah, your 'ugh' sounds like you have a problem with that?
  
  I've made the personal decision to reduce my carbon footprint, but I'm not an activist, I don't go round forcing my lifestyle choice down other people's throats. It would be great if more people would sell their cars and use their own muscles or public transport.
3. 9/02/08
  
  RichManofAction
  
  Typically "ugh"'s do in fact mean that the person going "ugh" does not approve. When the world is saved I will thank you.
  
  *this post was written on a recycled laptop on a hemp desk, with wind energy powering my computer. The PC is fueled by dead polar bears. I must go idle my car now for no good reason. Anybody have some CFCs?
8/31/08

CreativeJunkie

A nine year old Honda Accord.

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8/31/08

MadameX

I'm currently driving a 2000 Plymouth Neon. Before that, I drove a 1995 Dodge Neon. Nothing better than a car that's easy to manouever, fits almost anywhere, uses very little gas, lasts a long time and comes dirt cheap.

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1. 8/31/08
  
  RichManofAction
  
  Just watch out for big trucks. Or if it rains...
2. 8/31/08
  
  MadameX
  
  Between the two of them, I've driven about 350,000 miles without a problem.
8/31/08

voodooKobra

None, but my mom has a gas-guzzling Cadillac.

(I'm 18-- almost 19-- and I don't even know how to drive.)

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1. 8/31/08
  
  MadameX
  
  I didn't get my driver's license until I graduated from college. I would have sworn that I'd never drive except when I absolutely had to, but as it ends up I've driven well over half a million miles since then--possibly closer to three quarters.
8/31/08

acousticguitarist

We have Toyota something something

I hate cars like the plague and avoid them as much as possible

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8/31/08

Arcticulates

I have a '99' Ford Explorer without four wheel drive.. A nice little car that handles deep snow and ice, is good on gas, and is tough enough to take the rough unmaintained roads where I live.

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8/31/08

thehunkygardener

I have an invisible car. It's kind of like Wonder Woman's invisible plane but smaller.

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1. 8/31/08
  
  Shiley
  
  I saw it. It was a real cute car.
8/31/08

Shiley

'92 Dodge Caravan.

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8/31/08

fstasu

I drive a 1971 Z-28 Camaro, and I occasionally drive a 1973 Ford F-100 pickup, both great old vehicles. The Camaro is a gas guzzling performance car, and it's simply beautiful and awesome, wouldn't trade it for anything.

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8/31/08

gmoney

just picked up a new used 2007 suzuki sx4 crossover very unique styling, here is a pic

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8/31/08

DanoMacNamarrah

A '92 Ford Explorer, the first of it's line. I bought it second-hand a few years ago. I covered it with mosaics comprised of everything from glass beads, marbles and tiles, to mini kewpie dolls, nuts and bolts, mirrors, Monopoly houses and hotels, shells, copper flashing and stones. The interior is very decorated also.

I get a lot of smiles from people on the streets. But I've had some questions from some very confused people, such as, "How's the gas mileage?", (it's an SUV...) and "How do you clean it?", which, like most of my life, I don't. Rain happens.

She's going to the crusher next week, as she's terminally ill, an eco-terrorist belching smoke from a blown gasket and radiator problems. I'll miss her, but there's always the chance for improved decor on the next vehicle.

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1. 9/01/08
  
  Arcticulates
  
  The decorating sounds awesome, where did you ever think up that idea! I wish you had pictures to show.
8/31/08

thefly

a 2002 silver dodge stratus.

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8/31/08

craftymug

I have a white 2005 Ford Freestar. It has plenty of room gets fair gas mileage and is a very comfortable ride.

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1. 9/02/08
  
  RichManofAction
  
  that car is very exciting. I hear it set a new lap time at Laguna Seca.
8/31/08

TimMc

2002 Chevy Trailblazer

1988 3/4 ton GMC Suburban: Edelbrock 4bbl carb, Edelbrock intake, 350 V-8, 9 inch suspension lift with 35 inch Pro Comp Mud Terrain tires. It's a beast. We call it "Sully" because it's big and blue (like Sully from Monster's Inc.). It's a blast to play with. Lots of fun up in the mountains. Fortunately, I work from home, so it gets driven less than 20-30 miles/week.

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1. 8/31/08
  
  RichManofAction
  
  ooo be careful with the trailblazer. mechanically, they aren't the most reliable.
2. 9/01/08
  
  TimMc
  
  RichManofAction,
  
  148,000 miles so far...just oil changes, air filters, tires and a few washes/waxes. Not too shabby. It's getting replaced this fall though. Going back to a Yukon or Suburban.
8/31/08

friedclyde

i have a motor bike, you can ride it if you like

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9/01/08

TangledWeb

68 Buick Skylark
89 GMC Suburban 4x4

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1. 9/01/08
  
  inmyredhead
  
  Lucky guy!
9/01/08

CrotchetyOldMan

My baby

2006 Scion Xb

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1. 9/03/08
  
  jan4insight
  
  Hey, I have one of those two - only mine is dark blue. I love my little "toaster car."
9/01/08

SweetViolet

2000 Mercedes ML430. Sucks gas around town, but I only use about a tank a month, so I don't worry about it. It's much better on the open road, unbelievably comfortable for long road trips, and terrific for those South African off-road (or secondary road) adventures. We spent a week in the Natal Midlands where almost every place we went was at the end of a long, steep, rutted dirt or gravel road...we even forded running streams!

Our other car is my husband's commuter vehicle: 2005 Honda S2000 (his second one...the Honda dealership wrapped his first one around a tree!).

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9/01/08

drjay1966

Toyota Corolla with 120,000 miles and a windshield that has to be replaced, along with other things, if I want it to pass inspection, which I'm due for by September 8...ugh....

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9/01/08

absolutelytrue

2007 Kia Sorento and I don't like it at all. I miss my 1996 Honda Passport, but it tragically died last year and made it necessary for me to get another car. I was also recently given a little truck, a 1990 Ford Ranger, and I love it. My elderly neighbor didn't need it anymore so he gave it to me. I think I drive the truck more than the Kia now.

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9/01/08

LGramlich

A burgundy, '02 Dodge Stratus (that I bought during our exile from Hurricane Katrina.) I love it.

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9/01/08

kdawg68

Funny you should ask. I just made a youtube video of my cars.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9YEPLwYKMQ

Happy Monday, everyone.

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1. 9/01/08
  
  RichManofAction
  
  nice..a video of cars is always good
9/01/08

inmyredhead

69 Buick Skylark waiting to be babied and turned into something special. Daily drivers are 96 dualy chevy silverado crew cab (hubby's work) and a 96 Jeep Country with only one of the two fans to cool it when driven. Needless to say it doesn't get driven much right now! Luckilly- I walk to work anyways.

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9/01/08

polybore

V6 mondeo MK3. Just repaired it myself. The engine light was on ECU fault code indicated fuel mixture to lean, replaced the fuel filter and reset the ecu. Light came on again. Replaced the air filter and reset the ecu. Light came on again. Stuck head under bonnet heard a hissing sound. Turned out to be a vacuum leak near the manifold.

Was a nightmare finding the leak with me pretty much lying on the engine block trying to hear exactly where it was coming from (was getting a bit hot on there I can tell you).

Then I found a great tip ie use a short length of garden hose as a stethoscope to pinpoint the hiss. Worked a treat found the tiny hole and sealed with tape. Just waiting for the new bit to arrive so I can make a more permanent repair. Crap design for the part that failed, short air hose elbow with movement stresses, was always going to fail.

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9/01/08

AngieA

Silver & Black
CLK Convertible Mercedes

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1. 9/02/08
  
  kdawg68
  
  So, do you pull up to intersections, spot a cute guy in the car next to you, and then crank up the "Pebbles" music?
  
  "If you wanna ride in my Mercedes, boy - tell me what you're gonna do...."
9/02/08

clioandme

None at all. I have a SmartCard that gets me on the bus and subway.

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1. 9/02/08
  
  reasonablerobinson
  
  ditto
9/02/08

reasonablerobinson

Actually I fibbed, my missus has a VW golf.

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9/02/08

JanelleV

a jeep -- the only downside is gas prices.

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9/02/08

ttiger

1985 lingenfelter corvette 480 HP 460 Lb Torque this is my summer car

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9/02/08

Althafiveten

Mazda Rx7 Turbo. Vrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrm pssssssssht!

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1. 9/03/08
  
  RichManofAction
  
  Does that beast have the rotary engine?
9/03/08

wigwam2theorem

2001 Toyota Camry

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9/03/08

GetSmart

'86 Chevy Silverado

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9/03/08

amitchopra22

cars should be onb water so every body should have that on any cost. bcoz it saves our enviornmant

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1/21/09

Jersey2J

A 1950 Studebaker Champion found at www.studebakerguide.com. I offset the classic car's CO2 emissions by driving a Toyota Prius,

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9/11/09

drummingpariah

Everybody has such new cars here (except Jersey2J). I just traded my 1972 Datsun 240z (with a Chevy v8) for a 1972 Datsun 240z (with a turbocharged inline 6 engine) and I'm putting it back together to move back across the country.

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