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Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Halo on February 16, 2005, 04:21:31 PM: 'fess up ... are we what we drive? Now, not what we wanna drive sometime ideally.

The year is not so important as the general style of our rides and what they might be saying about us.

For example, I'm a 4-cylinder automatic transmission gray Camry sedan. The best face I can put on that is maybe good value in a conservative exterior. I usually choose practical sedans or wagons.

What about your significant other? Is her/his ride an accurate representation? My wife is a V6 automatic transmission teal green Olds sedan -- I think that reflects her understated classiness.

What are you and your significant other drivin' and how accurate are the matches?

(ADDED) -- Oops, this should have been in the OClub. Sorry.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: mechanic on February 16, 2005, 04:28:52 PM: you're both very automatic for sure :)

only thing i drive when i get the chance is a Toyota Hilux pickup with rust and dented panels. more often than not covered in fence panels and other wooden stuff for work.

suppose im a rough 'n ready but falling apart at the edges.
:lol

my misses doesnt even own a licence.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: RedDg on February 16, 2005, 05:07:17 PM: Mine:
(http://x-plane.org/home/RedDog/vette.jpg)

Hers: Kid and grocery getter
(http://x-plane.org/home/RedDog/Durango.jpg)

We both love the power of V-8's when we need it.
Title: Re: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Simaril on February 16, 2005, 05:11:26 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Halo
'fess up ... are we what we drive?

Yeah, probably, as disturbing as that is to consider. I drive a practical Dodge stratus with a nice sound system, getting a little long in tooth but very well cared for and reliable. Sigh.

Wife drives a Honda minivan -- better condition, very practical, the backbone of our family's day to day living.

We're not exciting, but we're realiable, organized, and get the important things right. But we do know how to play....
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: pops949 on February 16, 2005, 05:22:46 PM: here's mine.....can ya guess what I like to fly?

(http://home.pacbell.net/mkerkes/sig2b.jpg)

http://www.65yellowmustang.com
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Heretic on February 16, 2005, 05:26:15 PM: 2000 Dodge Ram 4X4 quad cab. 360 HP V8.

wife drives a Dodge Intrepid V 6. 2003 model
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Post by: killnu on February 16, 2005, 05:26:39 PM: i drive Lexus IS300
wife drives Toyota 4Runner(kid-mobile)
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Estes on February 16, 2005, 05:27:53 PM: 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. Does color count?

Mines Black.

She drives an 03 Blazer. Red.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Fangio on February 16, 2005, 05:39:25 PM: Hmmmmmmm I'll let you decide what this makes me....

http://www.terrycspringer.com/daytonamainpage.html

I have no idea how to post just a pic. My "permissions" say I cannot post an attachment? BTW... car is not for sale.

Fang
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Zulu7 on February 16, 2005, 05:45:16 PM: (http://www.arnould.net/12dayt.jpg)

:D
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: YUCCA on February 16, 2005, 06:14:06 PM: Jeep Gran Cherokee 5.2L v8 :)
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Shane on February 16, 2005, 06:21:01 PM: I found a picture of leviathn on his ride.

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/150_1108599563_sitnspin.gif)

I drive a ford '2002 f-150.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Pongo on February 16, 2005, 06:32:04 PM: GMC 2500HD Crew Cab 4X4. White cause Im the good guy in this story.
GF has a 97 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Stang on February 16, 2005, 06:35:48 PM: '04 Hyundai Tiburon GT-V6 5 speed.

Automatics are for pansies.
:p
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Post by: Karnak on February 16, 2005, 06:56:05 PM: '01 Toyota Tundra 4x4, V8, extended cab.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: thebest1 on February 16, 2005, 07:01:08 PM: i drive a potato with the mag wheels...

ok ok its a sk8board lol ;)
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Jackal1 on February 16, 2005, 07:12:23 PM: Quote
Originally posted by pops949
here's mine.....can ya guess what I like to fly?

(http://home.pacbell.net/mkerkes/sig2b.jpg)

http://www.65yellowmustang.com

Over the gay nudist colony on dayglo condom day??? :D
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Sp4de on February 16, 2005, 07:14:05 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Shane
I found a picture of leviathn on his ride.

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/150_1108599563_sitnspin.gif)

I drive a ford '2002 f-150.

:rofl :rofl :rofl :lol :lol :lol

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAAAHHAHAhAHA H
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Post by: Blue Mako on February 16, 2005, 07:15:25 PM: Wife and I share a 5sp manual Liberty RX 2.5L (ok, ok, it's hers really).

I ride a Suzuki GS500 to get to/from work. Looking to go back to the Honda CBR900RR though in the next month or two, miss my 'blade...
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Higgins on February 16, 2005, 07:34:42 PM: Pops949,

Hey I like the centrifugal supercharger setup. I have an ATI Procharger setup on a '73 Pontiac Formula. I like the look of a stock appearing car with a stock hood but with a blown 471 Pontiac under it....hehehe. Mines been in the damn body shop forever so I haven't had much chance to drive it. I don't know what plane that would mean I fly.

Higgins
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Captain Virgil Hilts on February 16, 2005, 07:42:21 PM: I drive an old 81 Chevy C30 crew cab dooley. We also own a 98 Firebird (in the shop, my wife wrecked it) an 84 Cutlass and an 84 TType (my race cars, down for a while as I concentrate on my business), a 65 Corvair Corsa, and a 70 Chevy Longhorn.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: YUCCA on February 16, 2005, 07:45:01 PM: What my CO Nomde drives

(http://www.technoscoots.free.fr/image-photo-tuning-scooter-perso/scooter-nitro_f1_pneus_neige.jpg)
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: airbumba on February 16, 2005, 08:28:26 PM: Check my avatar, and all see all you dweebs in traffic !!! hehehe.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Slash27 on February 16, 2005, 09:32:17 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Pongo
GMC 2500HD Crew Cab 4X4. White cause Im the good guy in this story.

Did you get the 6.0L or the Duramax? Short bed or long?

I have '01 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4.I got it in red because I havent had a red one yet:D
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Dead Man Flying on February 16, 2005, 10:08:26 PM: Here's my ride. Shane, I added hydraulics since you last took a sit 'n spin in it.

(http://images.hasbro.com/common/images/products/346608253c2_main400.jpg)

-- Todd/Leviathn
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Post by: Roscoroo on February 16, 2005, 10:13:50 PM: (http://www.pedal-planes.com/SPIT.JPG)
What else is there :D
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Post by: Howitzer on February 16, 2005, 10:21:23 PM: Well since I changed jobs and am driving more, I get the 04' Acura TL. The wife said she didn't want to trade in the truck, so she drives the 02' Ford F150 Supercrew 4x4.

I actually find the whole situation incredibly humorous. Large truck for such a small woman... but she always was a country gal, so I guess she's at home in it.. who knows?
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: SunKing on February 16, 2005, 10:25:44 PM: Quote
Originally posted by pops949
here's mine.....can ya guess what I like to fly?

(http://home.pacbell.net/mkerkes/sig2b.jpg)

http://www.65yellowmustang.com

Oh right on :aok I own a 68 Convertible.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Glasses on February 16, 2005, 10:27:18 PM: You all can't mess with my 97 Nissan Quest! It Japwns!
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Redd on February 16, 2005, 10:39:56 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Slash27
Did you get the 6.0L or the Duramax? Short bed or long?

I have '01 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4.I got it in red because I havent had a red one yet:D

Slash , can you send that out to me when you have finished with it - you wouldn't believe what we pay for those things out here

eg - yours would be about A$75000 out here - which is around US$58,000.
(converted to right hand drive)
Title: Trucks
Post by: go4maw on February 16, 2005, 10:44:20 PM: I drive Dodge Ram Pick up
Gotta 1947 hog for fun.
the ol lady drives a Ford explorer track Pick up
Red Necks I guess
YEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAw:cool:
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Masherbrum on February 16, 2005, 11:05:32 PM: I currently drive a 2004 Ford Explorer XLT.

The wife drives her 1997 Taurus, BUT I'll be turning my Explorer in for a Focus and she'll get the Explorer around summertime. I only drive 10 minutes one way to work.

Karaya
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Halo on February 16, 2005, 11:15:03 PM: Beware the Focus. I loved my 2000 SE wagon until the air conditioning died 1,200 miles past the 36,000-mile warranty and it would have cost $1,500 to replace it.

That and brakes that wouldn't quit squealing convinced me to trade it for a Camry. So far, so good.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Slash27 on February 16, 2005, 11:29:19 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Redd
Slash , can you send that out to me when you have finished with it - you wouldn't believe what we pay for those things out here

eg - yours would be about A$75000 out here - which is around US$58,000.
(converted to right hand drive)

SOLD!!! Where do I send it? Ill knock $10K off it. How much to ship it down under?!?!?!?!
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Pongo on February 16, 2005, 11:38:06 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Slash27
Did you get the 6.0L or the Duramax? Short bed or long?

I have '01 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4.I got it in red because I havent had a red one yet:D

2001, 6.0L, long box. Got a matching white canopy with automotive glass.

(http://www3.telus.net/pongo/canopy1.jpg)
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Slash27 on February 16, 2005, 11:52:15 PM: I have the 6.0 with a short box. Whats your MPG like?:D
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: o0Stream140o on February 17, 2005, 12:05:10 AM: 2004 Jeep Liberty Renegade.
(http://images.intellichoice.com/Large/04310LibeRene4W[[]]4704.gif)
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Pongo on February 17, 2005, 01:09:03 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Slash27
I have the 6.0 with a short box. Whats your MPG like?:D

13?
I went 700 km on a tank highway.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: ThebigA on February 17, 2005, 07:11:25 AM: Drive a 2001 Ford E350 extended with powerstroke diesel mostly , but also have a 1997 Ford F350 4X4 Crew cab ( Also powerstroke diesel ) 8ft bed and a 1989 Lincoln. Both trucks will get close to 20 MPG if I drive right.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Ghosth on February 17, 2005, 07:53:45 AM: Sigh

At one time I was the proud driver of a 1988 Dodge Dakota. Power windows & locks, It was brand new, fully loaded and fully paid for, all mine.

In the first 5 years I had a single car that beat me off the line when the lights turned green. And that was a trans am. That dodge was a snappy happy sweet deal.

Now I drive a old Oldsmobile 1988 Delta 88 Royale thats about to fall apart at the seams.

Are we what we drive? No I don't think so.

But even if we are its ok.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: tkor on February 17, 2005, 10:35:55 AM: '05 BMW 325xi 5spd manual

xi because I need the all-wheel-drive up here in the frozen north, BMW because once you go there, it's hard to drive anything else (4th Bimmer in a row) :aok
First two were Z3's, after my divorce I needed something a little more practical, so the next two have been 325xi's.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: 1Klink on February 17, 2005, 11:08:31 AM: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpreme.

The wife drives a 1996 Olsmobile Cutlass Cierra.

Mine has the Optional 1971 350 Rocket motor,after market of course.:aok
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: VWE on February 17, 2005, 11:17:20 AM: Daily driver is a 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante with 164k on it.

Weekends are spent in my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab Laramie with 62k on it.

Also own a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR-4 twin turbo AWD with 110k on it.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: AcId on February 17, 2005, 11:36:10 AM: '03 H2
'98 Trans AM
'96 GSX600 (will be replaced with a Harley soon)
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: chaingun on February 17, 2005, 11:45:23 AM: i drive a 4x4 powerstroke diesel dually, its lite tan, plus for giggles im restoring 1966 impala ss, my truck get about 19mpg w/ air box exsaust, wife drives 94 stinkin lincoln, ps how do you post pics?? :)
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Pongo on February 17, 2005, 12:17:03 PM: Ya the diesles get way better milage. My dad has an F350 with the old 7.3 powerstoke and he gets way better milage then me.
All a matter of is the milage worth the extra 5 grand. At 10k per year for me it would take me along time to pay for the engine upgrade.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Zaphod on February 17, 2005, 12:27:41 PM: 98 Dodge 1500 standard cab, short bed 4 x 4. 52k miles (40k of it towing) with all the redneck options :).

02 Honda VTX R 1800 (also rednecked out....you can hear it coming a mile away lol.)

04 Honda Rubicon....also rednecked optimimized :).

Wife 04 Tacoma 4 x 4.

05 Honda Rebel

04 Honda 400 Rancher.

What can I say....we live in Ky.

Zaphod
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: VWE on February 17, 2005, 01:03:12 PM: Quote
04 Honda Rubicon

Jeep makes the Rubicon not Honda...
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: jdpete75 on February 17, 2005, 01:16:22 PM: Me: 04 Ram laramie, quad cab, 5.7 hemi, almond color. Chose the almond color because I think that color gets stopped by the cops less when its coming home from the bar to play AH.

Wife: 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee, overland, 4.sumthin V8, maroon color.

Both are, of course 4 wheel. Youd be crazy to get anything else up here in ND.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: 38ruk on February 17, 2005, 01:24:35 PM: 72 nova ss 425hp 427ci 4 speed muncie
95 lt1 camaro 6 speed 300hp (after exhaust and various others)
02 cavalier Z24 5 speed 150hp quad 4

eww wifey .......P.O.S 02 grand am gt
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: 2stony on February 17, 2005, 03:26:55 PM: 90% of the time I drive our 2000 Grand Prix GTP(mildly modded). 10% of the time I drive our 1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport. My wife's driving times are opposite of mine. I have fun beating up on all the ricers with fart cans when driving the GTP. Some of them actually are surprised that some old man is racing them. Loads of fun.

:cool:
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Post by: FiLtH on February 17, 2005, 04:06:14 PM: Big ol GMC foh by foh pick up truck, with an even bigger truck utility cap!
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Post by: 6GunUSMC on February 17, 2005, 04:20:25 PM: Drive: BMW 325is

Fly: FW190A8

Love them bavarian motors!

:D
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Post by: Widewing on February 17, 2005, 04:28:22 PM: My daily driver is a 2003 Suzuki Aerio SX, 5 speed. My Wife's is a 2003 Suzuki Aerio GS sedan, 4 speed auto. My Zook has 17,000 miles, my wife's has just 5,000 miles. Sitting in the garage is a 2003 Subaru WRX that only goes out on nice days. It has just over 8,000 miles on it. My daily drive is just 10 miles to work and back, so I don't put a lot of miles on the cars. Both of my daughters (ages 21 and 20) drive Suzukis as well.

Here's my Zook (note the vanity plate) parked at our favorite waterfront restaurant.

(http://home.att.net/~islandphoto/Interloper.jpg)

My regards,

Widewing
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Post by: nirvana on February 17, 2005, 04:42:56 PM: Red '96 Ford Probe manual, It's a Mazda engine with a mean growl very nice;)
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Post by: Slash27 on February 17, 2005, 07:32:09 PM: Quote
Originally posted by VWE
Jeep makes the Rubicon not Honda...

Its an ATV by Honda.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Grits on February 18, 2005, 12:07:35 AM: '85 Merkur XR4Ti
'85 Ford Mustang SVO

My daily driver is an '82 Toyota 2.2L diesel longbed pickup truck. Its got 52 HP and it goes about 68 MPH flat out, maybe 70 if its nice and cool and the air is dense. :)
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Post by: SkyWolf on February 18, 2005, 06:43:36 AM: Some of them actually are surprised that some old man is racing them. Loads of fun

:aok
I drive a 99 Crown Vic. I'm an American V8 rear Wheel drive kind of guy. I love to dust Ricers as well. Or riced out American Cars.

Wife drives 2004 Sentra
Kid drives 2000 Dodge Neon

Woof
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Post by: hogenbor on February 18, 2005, 08:49:02 AM: My pride and joy: A GM product from 1971, Opel Kadett 'B'. 1100cc, 55hp, drum brakes all round, four on the floor :D

Spent too much money on that baby, have it for 13 years now.

My daily drive: Fiat Marea Weekend 1.6 1998. No prancing horses here, a reliable (yes, really) workhorse. It has done 213.000km op LPG now and will undoubtedly do many more. It's boring as hell though, not very Italian

(http://ronald.krezipmedia.org/on-line_archief/2001/kadett/postres/26_kadett_van_speyklaan_800.jpg) ;)
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Post by: tactic on February 18, 2005, 08:49:33 AM: this is a cool thread, some cool rides ya all have, my tire turners consist of 1986 and 2005 chevy silverdo , 1971 plymouth duster 340 <--- love this car, just finished except interior and paint & trim,

Then for the breeze a 1998 harley 1200 sportster with the screaming eagle performance package , and to throw dirt around if pavement gets old - 2001 honda XR 650L <---- great for going half pavement then take a extream right or left turn to the Dirt the rest of the way. or to ditch the cops lmao j/k :p

Also still have my first car ever got, its parked, its getting makeover 1964 plymouth belvdere w/1971 340. <-- love this car too! Good ol street racing days!

How about the new 2005 mustang gt 300 hp, sweet looking!!!!! my favorite year mustang styling 67 fastback :) Hope chevy and dodge retro something too! like a Hemi cuda , GTX , roadrunner and a 69 chevy camero something in those type styles. A after market 69 camero full body is available , just gotta add the goodies, sweet!! :p
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: hogenbor on February 18, 2005, 08:54:44 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Widewing
Sitting in the garage is a 2003 Subaru WRX that only goes out on nice days. It has just over 8,000 miles on it.

Sorry, but I had to give a reply on that. A WRX 2003 with only 8.000 miles on the clock!!! That's downright criminal! It can hardly have been run in properly, how can you enjoy such a machine when you can't even trash it yet?

Sorry, my frustration, I lust after that car :D Problem is that I can (just) afford one, but if you know what petrol costs here and what the insurance quote was, you'll understand why I haven't got one. Maybe just as well, with the German autobahn just 30km away I would kill myself within a week. Geronimo!
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Post by: Widewing on February 18, 2005, 12:58:05 PM: Quote
Originally posted by hogenbor
Sorry, but I had to give a reply on that. A WRX 2003 with only 8.000 miles on the clock!!! That's downright criminal! It can hardly have been run in properly, how can you enjoy such a machine when you can't even trash it yet?

Sorry, my frustration, I lust after that car :D Problem is that I can (just) afford one, but if you know what petrol costs here and what the insurance quote was, you'll understand why I haven't got one. Maybe just as well, with the German autobahn just 30km away I would kill myself within a week. Geronimo!

Three years ago I sold my Shelby GLHS (220 hp 2.5 liter turbo motor from Dodge Spirit R/T replaced 175 hp 2.2 liter a few years prior). I wanted to replace it with something as fast and hopefully far more civil. We also sold our rental condo, so we had some extra cash. I was somewhat disappointed that the WRX, while plenty fast, was less capable than the Shelby. The GLHS was nothing less than a street-legal road racer, able to beat up most of the high-end sports machines I would encounter. In comparison, the WRX simply doesn't have that "edge" to its personality. It's not nearly as precise and tends to wallow much more at the limits, which are noticably lower than the Shelby's. However, it is more comfortable, much quieter and considerably more reliable than the GLHS. Oh, and it has a warranty to boot.

I am not gentle with my cars. I drive them hard. My Aerio SX gets a good workout every day. With a 145 hp 2.0 liter engine dragging around just 2,600 pounds, performance is respectable (0-60 in 7.9 seconds). From 2004 on the power is up to 155 hp, and 0-60 is two tenths faster at 7.7 seconds. According to Suzuki, a Supercharger kit will be available within the next year, pushing power up to 195 and 205 hp respectively. But, at a cost of $2,300. That would mean 0-60 times in the mid to lower 6 second range. A suspension kit would really help, but Suzuki hasn't announced that as of yet. Since there is little aftermarket hardware available, the factory will likely be the only source for this. Suzuki races a factory Aerio in hillclimbs. About the only thing this 850 hp, all-wheel drive monster shares with the street car is the name. Considering Suzuki's success in motorcycle racing, I am hoping that their car division begins showing more interest in high performance autos. Suzuki really hasn't figured out how to market cars in the USA yet either. In terms of quality and performance, the Aerio SX is the equal of the Mazda 3, but it is simply ignored in their advertising, with them pushing the uninspiring Reno and Forenza. Likewise, the gorgeous Verona (styled by Ital-design, as are all Suzukis) is stuck being powered by a 155 hp, 2.5 liter inline 6. Suzuki has developed a 255 hp version, punched out to 3.0 liters, but that is not planned to be imported to North America.

So, why do we own 4 Suzukis? Price. The Aerio SX offers just three options. Automatic Tranny, all-wheel drive and ABS. Everything else is standard. Buy almost any other car and you will have to pay extra for power windows, mirrors, A/C, remote entry, 6 CD changer (with 6 speakers and sub-woofer), cruise control, driving lamps, rear wiper and defogger, Alloy wheels, high performance Yokohama tires, map lights, under rear deck storage, 8 way adjustable driver's seat and much more. A comparibly equipped Mazda 3 will cost $20k. But the Suzuki sells for just $16k, and includes a fully transferable 7 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Reliability is as good as any Japanese manufacturer (my only issue has been a squeeky sunvisor). Suzukis don't use timing belts that require replacement every 60,000 miles. They use a quad row chain that never requires adjustment or replacement.

In addition to the above, Suzuki offered a neat, but brief loyalty discount program, meaning that the more Suzukis you own, the bigger the discount for the next one. Currently, the discount is reduced to $500, regardless of how many you own. You can get another $500 off if you are active duty military or a college student.

Once Suzuki figures out the American market, they will become a major player.

By the way, that Kadett looks great! They were common here in the US 30+ years ago. I always liked the styling. A friend had a 1970 Kadett coupe. We drove it in a bunch of TSD type road rallys.

My regards,

Widewing
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Mister Fork on February 18, 2005, 01:24:51 PM: Here's mine. 1999 Nissan Maxima SE 5 speed.
(http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~mfeldhak/Maxima2.jpg)

0-60 in 5.9s.
Top speed: 144mph.
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Post by: hogenbor on February 18, 2005, 02:12:18 PM: Hi Widewing,

Although I adore cars and know a lot about them, the Shelby you mention is completely unknown to me, I'll do some research. The Subaru is much loved in Europe, especially England. They drive on the left (like the Japanese) so they have a lot of hi-power and modified versions there. Your Suzuki is called the Liana here, but your choice of engines and mods amazes me! Situation is so much different here, with congested roads and much higher taxes on transport. I don't like to admit it, but there's probably no alternative in areas so densely populated as the Netherlands...

Glad you like the Kadett, bit surprised you know the car. There's really nothing special about it, apart form the fact that it is my very first car and that I'm only the third owner (bought it form the daughter in law of the late first owner in fact). Had the bodywork restored, mechanicals are completely original. Sadly I don't have the skills to do the restauration myself. Hardly drive it really, afraid it might get wet... but a professional rustproofing job is about to be planned.

My daily transport is unknown in the USA, a Fiat Marea weekend. Its an estate/stationwagon about the size of a Ford Focus. Despite prejudices about Italian quality (Fiat still has a very poor reputation) it is the best car I have ever owned. Nothing special of course, but reliable and economical. I drive quite a lot so I have one on LPG (which is probably more expensive here than petrol in the USA) 213.000km and still counting. For my next car I would like to have something more exciting but anything with a bit of power is so expensive to insure and run, it's no fun anymore. So I'm looking for something, small, yet very refined and economical with a powerful engine. Maybe a modern turbo diesel is the way to go. I like the new Mini, but the diesel is not sold over here.

Regards,

Ronald
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Post by: Wurger on February 18, 2005, 02:25:24 PM: Two cars here:

1) 1967 MGB Roadster
2) 2001 Audi A4

Both are used about equally...

In AH2 I fly:
1) Fw190
2) Bf109
3) Spit

Does seem somewhat coincidental ;-)

Bazi
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Post by: T1loady on February 18, 2005, 03:01:58 PM: I have a 2005 quadcab Ram 1500. And yea, it has a HEMI. STS Turbo on the way!!!!
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Widewing on February 18, 2005, 06:11:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by hogenbor
Hi Widewing,

Although I adore cars and know a lot about them, the Shelby you mention is completely unknown to me, I'll do some research.

I wanted to by one in 1986 after reading an article in Hotrod magazine, where the GLHS clobbered the legendary Mustang GT-350 in side by side testing. I still have the magazine. I couldn't find one as only 500 were made. So, I bought a new , less powerful GLH Turbo instead. The GLHS had 175 hp, the GLH Turbo made 146 hp. Aftermarket goodies (freeflow exhaust, high performance chip, upgraded turbo w/intercooler) brought the power up to around 170 hp. Koni adjustable struts, larger, adjustable anti-roll bars and a tire upgrade made that GLH Turbo every bit as potent as the GLHS. But it still lacked the exclusivity of the GLHS and cost me $4,000 dollars more than a GLHS to equal it. So, years later, when I found one for sale, I jumped on it. It needed a lot of attention as it had been beat on quite a bit.

I have some photos I could scan in, but there's some on the web too. Most, and maybe all GLHS' were painted black. I repainted mine metalic blue after the black began to peel (typical Chrysler problem). I removed all the badges as well.

Here's what a new one looked like:

(http://www.xmission.com/~dempsey/shelby/86glhs.jpg)

My regards,

Widewing
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Halo on February 18, 2005, 06:19:00 PM: Heh, the Dodge Omni 4-door hatchback family. Had one of those too. Excellent versatile ride that even with stock 2.2 was no slouch.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: J_A_B on February 18, 2005, 07:06:25 PM: My wife and I both drive large RWD V-8 sedans. Hers is a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. Mine is a '95 Buick Roadmaster.

The Buick makes the Mercury seem like a toy, and has about 100 more HP too. I wish they still built them.

I despise any and all small cars, and I don't much care for SUV's too (if you don't offroad--and most SUV owners don't--there is nothing a SUV can do that a wagon can't do much, much better).

J_A_B
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: hogenbor on February 18, 2005, 08:36:51 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Widewing
I wanted to by one in 1986 after reading an article in Hotrod magazine, where the GLHS clobbered the legendary Mustang GT-350 in side by side testing.

Ahhh, now I get an idea! That car was known as the Simca/Talbot Horizon in Europe (yes, it IS French :D). Before they sold it to Peugeot, Chrysler owned that company. Funny thing is that they sold some American versions here too, like the mentioned Dodge Omni. I remember seeing one every day on my trip to high school when I was young. Never known they had 'hot' versions of it, again they were probably never sold in my country. And you claim it was better than an Impreza? Makes me wonder what the spec of a WRX is over there. The WRX in standard form here has 215 hp with four wheel drive and is easily modded to 280 or so. Even the Germans grudgingly admit it is one of the sharpest cars around. Saw one chase a 911 through my hometown once, first the rasp of the 911, then the 4 cylinder boxer with that typical wheezing sound of the turbo and the pssshhh of the wastegate when he shifted gear. Joy. :aok
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: Zaphod on February 19, 2005, 01:40:27 AM: Quote
Originally posted by VWE
Jeep makes the Rubicon not Honda...

It's an ATV (Honda Rubicon)...not a Jeep Wrangler package.
Title: Are We What We Drive?
Post by: mipoikel on February 19, 2005, 02:29:30 AM: :( Dang ... its snowing again today...

(http://www.savanne.org/kuvat/mycar2.jpg)