What ye be drivin'?

[Kevin_is_a_herper12]

Ok, since I will be getting my juniors licence in a couple weeks and have the ability to drive myself around I thought it would be a cool thread to see what everyone drives. I'll start.

Dad's SUV: 2001 Dodge Durango (w/ V8 Magnum)
Mom's Car: 2003 Pontiac Boneville
My Car: 1988 BMW 735i

[jitami]

Me: Lovely 2005 mommy mobile Chrysler Town and Country minivan

For a minivan it's wonderful. Love the stow-n-go seats! Since I have one kid driving now and the other riding with his brother most of the time we were seriously thinking of trading it in for something more interesting, but Friday night all four of our high school water polo teams(boys/girls/jv/varsity) ended up stuck about 45 minutes from home when their idiot bus driver ran out of driving hours and refused to drive them home... We put 30 something kids into parents' cars. It was nice to be able to take 6 kids. Maybe we'll keep it a little longer... it's boring as h*ll but so practical... lol

Hubby & 16 year old: 99 & 97 Jeep TJ's in constantly changing stages of off road capability

What I want when I... or rather my kids... grow up :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/jitami/Lexus-01-Gallery.jpg

[Kevin_is_a_herper12]

I came home form costa rica o find my dad had gotten me new rims and tires for mah car....I was so happy. But unfortuatly it still needs some work before I can have it on the road....needs new struts, brakes, and roters...something else i'm sure ahahaha. But it runs....has heated seats, a sunroof, and I am putting in a cd player or sirius/XM radio in it. My dad also got me a Kick A** bass system for it too....I better win best car for my senior year, and I better be in the yearbook....lol

[Snake lover 3-25]

mom's car: Nissan Infinity 2006

dad's car: Porche cayenne 2003

sister's car: Jeep Cheroke Sport 1999

[Charlet_2007]

Mine 1998 Cadi deville d'elgance:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q61/zoie18_2001/018.jpg

My husbands 1995 Cadi Fleet Wood w/hydros..

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q61/zoie18_2001/CaddyDone38.jpg

[jitami]

I better win best car for my senior year, and I better be in the yearbook....lol

LOL Good luck :D Sounds like you have a decent shot :) Very nice daddy, too! :) I think dad's really take pride and joy in helping their kids with their cars. We had secretly bought kiddo's jeep a couple months before his birthday and hubby cleaned it all up and painted it for him... now they're working on a stronger rear end. Kiddo doesn't four wheel or anything, just likes the beefier look of bigger tires & a little lift kit. He does a lot of snowboarding so trips to the mountains will be no problem with the 4 wheel drive & snow tires :D Hubby's the 4wheel drive geek, so kiddo will always be set up well, even if he doesn't go off road much :)

p.s. NICE Charlet!!! I have a friend who "collects" cadilacs. He only has two... one a 60 something ratrod and then a '05ish newer caddy. He's totally infatuated with them, tho!

[Kevin_is_a_herper12]

I bet dad loves his car now doesnt he?

My dad's other cars....which are "Works in progress" consist of a 1991 Porsche 944, 1971 Camero RS, and a 1999 Chevrolet Cavelier Z24.

[Kevin_is_a_herper12]

last post was to Snake lover 3-25 hahaha

[Snake lover 3-25]

lol yeah..... he sure loves it :D

[Charlet_2007]

p.s. NICE Charlet!!! I have a friend who "collects" cadilacs. He only has two... one a 60 something ratrod and then a '05ish newer caddy. He's totally infatuated with them, tho!


Oh i know it's like driving a feather they just float.. They are SOOOOOOOOOO nice it's unreal at times.. We're getting a 2nd fleet wood here soon.. a buddy of Aaron's is going thu a divorce and he's handing the title over to Aaron to take care of it till everything is final so his wife don't take it..

[Kevin_is_a_herper12]

I'll tell you what I want when I get the money for it.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

http://www.zcars.com.au/userimages/user1093_1157687351.jpg

[crzy_kevo]

good luck winning best car kevin :D

[ssssnakeluvr]

I am driving my wife crazy with my snakes.....:rolleyes: we have a 2005 chevy cobalt, great on gas, nice little car, and a 99 dodge caravan....got 4 kids, gotta have one, they are great, would love the newer ones... I used to have an 83 Mustang GT!!!! I want another one!!! :cool:

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

my dad has a 2008 lexus and my mom has a yukon xl but she might get a sky 8

[drache]

most of the time this is my ride
http://xootr.com/xootr/images/scooters/mg-composite-1200.jpg
and this too
MTA NYC Transit - Subway Service Information (http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm)
but I've also got some cars at my disposal
Zipcar - Car sharing, cars by the hour or day (http://www.zipcar.com/)
so far I haven't tried the BMW or the Mini, but I've used the Mazda3 and the Toyota matrix for vet visits and liked both, the Toyota pick-up handles better than the Honda Element and so does the Honda Odyssee

[garterchick]

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photos/29946Untitled-1.jpg (http://photos.motorcycle-usa.com/BJN17897.jpg)

that's my primary ride, 2007 suzuki burgman 400. when it's raining i drive my 2004 kia sorento

[Topaz]

We have a dark blue Dodge Charger. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, it's a money eater.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/charger.jpg

Forgot to mention the boyfriends Porsche...1986 944 Turbo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bloodraven951/IMAG0007.jpg

[Loren]

My ride since 1994. Not my daily driver since 98 though.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/73_camaro.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/73_camaro_2.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/73_camaro_3.JPG

[snakeman]

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/l_1ccb4462e45128402023d78afa108778.jpgThe anaconda honda.almost a classic!And a 2005 caravan that I would like to wrap around a tree!

[Kevin_is_a_herper12]

I used to have an 83 Mustang GT!!!! I want another one!!! :cool:

Why not just do what I do with pets.....buy it, and just don't tell anyone and let them find out....they almost never get mad ahahahaha. Why not get a new Mustang Shelby GT500? lol

[Lexa]

...Nothing. Like most technology, cars prefer to just act as if I don't exist.

Which is a bit of a bummer, really, as I have a godfather who's going to leave me his rally cars...

[Kevin_is_a_herper12]

How can you go through life without a vehicle?
You should get a smartcar....they originated in the UK.

http://api.ning.com/files/vUiby49gg*x2bpvlQuHNs3VZ67WxRR-1fOHWonB7VcGAm3q-pOJ3alEeB3StCOVYXLODjgcuXwiewP*ps3aLCmwfFDqNNX5H/112_news060628_01zdaimler_chrysler_smart_carpassen ger_side_view.jpg

[Kevin_is_a_herper12]

Oh, crap hold on.


http://api.ning.com/files/vUiby49gg*x2bpvlQuHNs3VZ67WxRR-1fOHWonB7VcGAm3q-pOJ3alEeB3StCOVYXLODjgcuXwiewP*ps3aLCmwfFDqNNX5H/112_news060628_01zdaimler_chrysler_smart_carpassen ger_side_view.jpg

[Kevin_is_a_herper12]

err nvm...........hahhaha

[jitami]

And a 2005 caravan that I would like to wrap around a tree!

Awww, whatsamatter with the caravan? They start annoying you after a while, don't they? I keep reminding myself how practical it is, but yeah... trees still call out to me on occasion. I had a 02 grand caravan before this 05 town and country(same van different emblems) and yeah, they're practical unless the tranny goes out or it's time to replace the brakes every other month :rolleyes: Really, tho, we looked at all the minivans and really like these above all others. They're perfect for the kids and awesome for the great danes, but someday... lol

[snakeman]

I thought it was just my wifes driving with the brakes.Only 50,000 miles and I went through brakepads and rotors twice.Oh, and I am going to need tires on the front for the second time.My wife thinks it's a indy car.

[reptile3]

I thought it was just my wifes driving with the brakes.Only 50,000 miles and I went through brakepads and rotors twice.Oh, and I am going to need tires on the front for the second time.My wife thinks it's a indy car.\

AN Indy Car.. ha ha that is funny!:p

[jitami]

LOL... they do like to cruise at around 80 :D Brakes have been a continuous problem on both of ours. We buy the lifetime warranty pads and change them constantly, but hubby has done a couple rotor changes as well. The transmission went out twice in the caravan, so far transmission is ok in this one... of course the warranty runs out in 5,000 miles so we'll see...

[reptile3]

When I am not driving my avalanche, I drive this.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/reptile3/images/Broom.gif


I drive a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche which I call, BIG BERTHA
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/reptile3/OurAvalanche.jpg

my husband drives 2001 Dodge Stratus which we don't want anymore. It's paid off too!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/reptile3/100_0204.jpg

[Lexa]

Lol I can never take smartcars seriously...I always think "That's not a car, it's a toy!"

[drache]

that toy can save you money
I come from a family of people into cars
my dad drove the Ralley Monte Carlo twice and placed 5th once
my brother used to hang with the Formula One crowd that is now retired
my sibs would never drive anything less than a BMW (my bro did go through a Lotus phase, but you just don't go anywhere in the snow with a Super 7) and frankly I do drool over a few cars myself
there's a satisfying feel to a car that moves when you step on the gas and I hate driving automatic, which is unfortunately what hired cars usually are
all the same - I believe that carbon based technologies are on their way out and with it some aspects of car culture
I've been weaning myself for a while - looking for other means of cool and other ways to get the feel of driving that I like
so I'm actually quite curious whether there are some other people on this forum whose rides are . . . . different . . . quirky . . . something else . . .

[infernalis]

so I'm actually quite curious whether there are some other people on this forum whose rides are . . . . different . . . quirky . . . something else . .

Personally a big fan of feet:D I walk several miles a day.... feels good:D

When I have to drive, we got a Toyota RAV4 (SUV) that is a wonder truck... It gets great mileage, and the brakes last forever:D

However that is due to proper use of the 5 speed manual tranny, downshift and let the motor slow it down.

The dealer mad a funny face, had to custom order the truck. Toyota does not offer a fully loaded truck with standard??? seems that consumers who want AC / CD / etc... want automatic??? why?? automatic is so boring.

[reptile3]

seems that consumers who want AC / CD / etc... want automatic??? why?? automatic is so boring.

I owned 2 cars that were standard, I miss it!!! Also the walking, I love it too!!
I walk my neighborhood every evening, well I try to. it's 2.5 miles including hills, & we have to have kids tag along, & the animals that find us!!

[infernalis]

Walking is mandatory, Where we live I can walk out the back door, go straight for 20-25 minutes and still be in my "back yard"

When I look out the back window, knowing that I hold the deed for most of that hill and all those woods still enthralls me, and I have been looking at that same scene off and on since 1973:D

I am third generation owner, and hope that one day my kids feel the same way about it.

[kmreese]

Well...I guess my ride started out normal, but the Earnhardt fan in me took over and now it's kind of...uh...radically quirky? but hey, what can I say...I DO live in West Virginia ;)

[NikkiSixx]

I am driving my wife crazy with my snakes.....:rolleyes: we have a 2005 chevy cobalt, great on gas, nice little car, and a 99 dodge caravan....got 4 kids, gotta have one, they are great, would love the newer ones... I used to have an 83 Mustang GT!!!! I want another one!!! :cool:

Oh thanx dad! i would like to be driveing a Mustang GT!:D But i dont have my drivers licence yet:mad:!

[dashnu]

guy bub guy bub my truck bub

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1p_PjdKXqPNqTZbJGYxUzK5Q1wfWtEWcNjL4UBDLmr2lh96Dd gsPMG5O5qQjziueQL

[prattypus]

A beat up 91 Jeep Cherokee. Who's up for Muddin'?

[jitami]

A beat up 91 Jeep Cherokee. Who's up for Muddin'?

Sounds like fun!!! We'll come play!!!

[CrazyHedgehog]

well rusty, yellow Ford Escort Cabriolet, with a really bloody stiff roof!:(

[adamanteus]

'08 VW Golf TDi. Small but rapid.:)

[Stefan-A]

This I be drivin'

http://koti.mbnet.fi/thamnoph/photos/honda1.jpg

I don't care enough about the specs to memorize them, but it's a '00 Honda Civic sedan. The good thing about it is that I can get my enclosures in the back seat, a fact not at all diminished by the fact that I built them to fit in the back seat of this car.

[reptile3]

A beat up 91 Jeep Cherokee. Who's up for Muddin'?

Muddin is fun!!!! I will join in!:p

[kmreese]

Count me in on the muddin', too :)

[gregmonsta]

A '97 VW Sharan ... good enough for just about everything (apart from Polish roads) and enough space for a small army :D