I drive a piece of ****, because driving is hell where I live and subsequently I don't care about cars except as a tool to get me from A to B. Like there would be no use buying a quality keyboard if you were restricted to 30wpm. Also I live downtown, with narrow streets and parking spaces and no own parking space. Any car will get scratched. For real travel I rent something nice.Now I really want to see it.
Oh well, I only have a 1986 Golf 2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Golf#Golf_Mk2_.28A2.2FTyp_19E.2C_1985-1992.29)... It's still going strong after ~220,000 km. (That would be 220 Mm, right? :wink:)The Golf II is my favorite Golf. Not many left over here though.
complete with tribute to Che
Corolla's are great cars. I had one with 280k miles on it before I replaced it.
Oh well, I only have a 1986 Golf 2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Golf#Golf_Mk2_.28A2.2FTyp_19E.2C_1985-1992.29)... It's still going strong after ~220,000 km. (That would be 220 Mm, right? :wink:)
Not mine but I include to show my opinion of Jetta drivers. We have a lot of old trees in the hood.Show Image(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=6285&stc=1&d=1260458977)
Not GOLF drivers but it has been scientifically proven Jetta drivers are theeeeeee worst. (http://www.cartalk.com/content/features/jettadrivers/letters.html)
I told my son that if he's crossing the street in front of a Jetta driver RUN!
Jake, a Guards Red '87 Porsche 944 turbo: (Not mine, but mine is identical.)Do 944s have the engine in back? I haven't seen one in a while.
Do 944s have the engine in back? I haven't seen one in a while.nope
nopeHahaha probably water cooled too. ;) Seriously though I like the 944.
so not really a real porsche (kidding) (but funny how toyotas got you beat in the sports car department) (still no one cares)
but still really nice, i wanted one but couldnt find anything in good condition
still kind of want a 968
EDIT nice STi
if i could have afforded one...
nope
so not really a real porsche (kidding) (but funny how toyotas got you beat in the sports car department) (still no one cares)
but still really nice, i wanted one but couldnt find anything in good condition
still kind of want a 968
EDIT nice STi
if i could have afforded one...
now i miss my '90 MR2 turbo. *snif*
My 7 year old son has informed me that he expects to get this car when he turns 16:
With a name like "ricercar," I was expecting a '97 Acura Integra with headers, a coffee can exhaust, and clear corners. You disappoint me.
if you get more keyboards in transit it'll blow up to a full blown Symphony!
Musical term. What DOES your girlfriend see in you if you don't study classical music???
I was going for some play on words humor and ended up with some epic fail.
The problem is "reeche-care" sounds nothing like "ryser-car."
Do 944s have the engine in back? I haven't seen one in a while.
I never owned a car until I got married.
I never owned a car until I got married. Living in NY I didn't need one. I was also something of a broke ****.
My wife had a '79 Buick Regal when I met her. It was one of the guido cars available at the time. I think the Monte Carlo was the preferred guido car though.
The I-ROC Z is the ultimate Guido car.
I sort of liked the Fiero when I was a kid. These days, though, the Fiero seems liked an under-powered 80's sports car wannabe. I think they were prone to catastrophic mechanical failures, too.
I would love to have a DeLorean; not just for the geek factor, either. They were pretty sweet cars. There was a Modern Marvels on the History Channel that talked about the DeLorean. It was pretty interesting. IIRC, they said that the high price of development (and, ultimately, the car) led to the failure of the company (moreso than the drug trafficking charges).
Wikipedia has a little more info on it, but it had something to do with selling company stock to get money to invest in a drug operation. He never "touched" the drugs, but was entrapped to finance the operation as an investment. The chargers were dropped due to entrapment.
Guy at work had a DeLorean. The Stainless Steel didn't age well. Developed a weird patina.
Looked at the Boxster for a nanosecond, bought my MR2 instead and saved $50,000. Vroom-vroom.
Quote from: spolia optima;147483Not just a Grand National, a GNX. The X is for performance.
The GNX should have a different grill badge, like so:Show Image(http://www.stoth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/83223_1987_buick_regal_gnx.jpg)
I drove a new GN once; it was scary fast. The suspension and brakes were never meant to handle that sort of power.
There is no substitute...(http://me.stanford.edu/groups/design/automotive/images/LogoToyota.jpg)Show Image(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/images/2007/10/23/porsche_logo_6.jpg)
I always have thought toyota's cowboy hat logo is the dumbest of the car companies
There is no substitute...Show Image(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/images/2007/10/23/porsche_logo_6.jpg)
I wholeheartedly agree that's mostly true, but the Boxtser isn't much of a Porsche (former owner/lease).
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I see Angels.
I've got a Koga-Miyata Randonneur (2008 model) (http://www.koga.com/fsi.asp?id=21769)
neat, that looks like a nice ride.
While you're at it, swap for a 5-speed from a Mustang GT.
Those cars rock, I desperately want a Crown Vic.
Installing a Manual transmission into most cars that have had an automatic is a royal pain in the butt.Depends on the car. I did that to mine and it was much easier that I would have thought.
Are you taking it out to dinner? The most romantic thing would be to rebuy it.
Purely based on looks, the 240 stomps just about every other Volvo.
good old ibm industrial design
;)
good old ibm industrial design
;)
Does it have buckling springs? I hope not.
That would have destroyed Volvo's reputation for safety...
Purely based on looks, the 240 stomps just about every other Volvo.I agree with you on this except for the 120/Amason series and P1800E. And I prefer the wagons.
(yes, that's exactly what I just said)
In particular, quad sealed beam headlamp ones like this:Show Image(http://www.imagecows.com/uploads/_8d50-Volvo-240-DL.JPG)
I've got a rusty 92 Miata with engine problems.
Lightweight, ridiculously precise, fun to kick the tail out in winter, and slow.
But a rocketship compared to the 86 Golf diesel it replaced.
I agree with you on this except for the 120/Amason series and P1800E. And I prefer the wagons.
Oh, it just runs on about 3.25 cylinders out of four, due to very low compression in one cylinder. Nothing major. ;)Haha as long as it keeps going, right? They're fairly easy to work on when the time comes.
No love for the 120s (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2328/2055960877_019b1a3069.jpg)?
But yeah 240s with quad headlights are also quite nice.
the wider grille on the singles looks MUCH better than those other ones
Mid- and rear-engine cars like the MR2 and 911 or tend not to have intact rear ends in junkyards due to people who fail to hit the throttle when fishtailing in the rain.
I can never remember whether it's called oversteer or understeer when the rear-end of your own vehicle decides to pass you on the outside during a turn, but it's scary as hell to have the rational part of your mind fighting to accelerate while the {fight|****|flight} hindbrain wants to stomp the brake.
I saw somebody posted a pic of a car crushed from a fallen tree. It reminded me of my car in college one morning before a Human Anatomy test.
...
However, you can have RWD cars that tend towards understeer (hello, land barges,) and FWD cars that have a surprising tendency to oversteer (I've seen a CRX at a local autocross that was on the verge of spinning at every corner.)
Does the wooden roof come as an option? :)
what's left of my '95 Century Special...
1973 Ford MaverickRepaint and some striping done.
She missed a spot.
Oldsmobile Alero? I have never driven one, but they were supposed to be pretty decent in the performance department in their time.
The Aurora was pretty nice, too. I remember when that car was released, they were going to make a separate brand out of the Aurora series. In retrospect, GM probably made the right decision; they only had to kill Oldsmobuick.
To me, nothing really says "US Government Agency" much more than a black or navy blue Crown Vic with far-darker-than-legal window tint, matte black plastic grille and black steelies with the small silver hubcaps.
Aurora's a sharp looking car, of course, and probably better than a Vic in a lot of ways.
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fiero...I think it red lined at 4K and had a tendency to burst into flames.I've owned six Fieros, and the only real problems that I ran into were alternator-related. They're quick cars with tight handling. Who cares how fast they are, I'd accept "quick" 25-30mpg over any gas guzzling idiot-mobile.
I've owned six Fieros, and the only real problems that I ran into were alternator-related. They're quick cars with tight handling. Who cares how fast they are, I'd accept "quick" 25-30mpg over any gas guzzling idiot-mobile.
I've owned six Fieros, and the only real problems that I ran into were alternator-related. They're quick cars with tight handling. Who cares how fast they are, I'd accept "quick" 25-30mpg over any gas guzzling idiot-mobile.
I really suspect you've got a better car, but the CVPI...I dunno. Body on frame, RWD, pretty nice engine tone (even if they're starved for performance).
Congrats. The Jeep sounds like it'll be a lot of fun. Just don't be one of the people in this thread (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=9799).
Nice..it had me looking at that picture for a while. Those seats..
Here's my 1958 Bug. I drove it daily to work for 10 years, but I need to fix a few things, so now it mainly stays in my garage. On the highway, I usually drove around 120km/h and at that speed it's loud. I've had it up to 145km/h. (..at least I think it was 145... the needle was pointing at "V" - which is about 3cm past the end of the dial :)
I also came off the highway a few times to find I had no brakes... which is... interesting.Show Image(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=9787&d=1273269747)
(licence blanked out to avoid awkward conversations with police)
Depends which Series. Hah, I don't know this stuff. I'm just bluffing.
It is great, except the color SUCKS! First thing I am going to do to it is get new tires and get a paint job.
Annnnd just for completeness and because I'm waiting for defrag to finish...
Single round sealed beams:Show Image(http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_newsletters/821.jpg)
Double round sealed beams:Show Image(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Volvo_240_Front.jpg)
Double rectangular sealed beams (yet another):Show Image(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2952280437_6dc84163d8.jpg)
Separate bulb+lens:Show Image(http://www.neptune242.com/neptune/07front.jpg)
Here's my 1958 Bug. I drove it daily to work for 10 years, but I need to fix a few things, so now it mainly stays in my garage. On the highway, I usually drove around 120km/h and at that speed it's loud. I've had it up to 145km/h. (..at least I think it was 145... the needle was pointing at "V" - which is about 3cm past the end of the dial :)
I also came off the highway a few times to find I had no brakes... which is... interesting.Show Image(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=9787&d=1273269747)
(licence blanked out to avoid awkward conversations with police)
SLUG BUG BLUE!**
I like the whitewalls.
Haha, I actually want a Merkur, they are sexy :)
That's too high-brow for Alabama. You need a big manly TRUCK to go MUD DRIVING in.
I may currently live in the US but I came from CANADA, EH?
I'm not much longer for the Republic of Redneckistan, though. Moving back north within two years.
That's my 1958 VW Bug.
Is anyone surprised to see a Canadian take pride in German engineering? Oh, wait, Bash Canada is in a different thread.
Damn. I looked on a map...
And you are RIGHT!
P.S. How come you guys gave up Alaska? After Sarah Palin I for one am willing to give it back.
Your neighbors must hate that you take up 3 spots lol, nice cars though (not a fan of old RX7s though)
Ooh, I'm jealous of all three. I don't have any rotaries right now. My first two cars were RX-7s. Right now I have a Miata.
This is the most jealous I've ever been of someone on a forum. I'll implode with happiness if I ever land myself an AE86. Especially a Trueno! How much did you get it for?
Currently driving an old BMW e30 316 touring. 134k miles, no brake fluid, ruined gearbox, every panel dented.
Sniff
Don't say that :'(
3 cars, 6 seats, and only 6-cylinders total....(http://www.screenfanatic.com/images/gallerynapoleondynamite1.jpg)
'93 Mazda RX-7 (Track Car), '92 Acura NSX (Daily Driver), '83 Mazda RX-7 GSL (Backup)
AN NSX, the car I wish my MR2 was
My brother had an E30 M3. It was a nice car, but not any better than my 89 SHO.
This is the most jealous I've ever been of someone on a forum. I'll implode with happiness if I ever land myself an AE86. Especially a Trueno! How much did you get it for?
Currently driving an old BMW e30 316 touring. 134k miles, no brake fluid, ruined gearbox, every panel dented.
Sniff
I'll take it for 12,000 bamboo shoots.
I'd let it go for 100 Metric Tons.
What do you think? Did I make the right choice? (...now that it's too late)
Except maintenance cost advantages, repair cost advantages, and real-world (as opposed to EPA) fuel economy advantages.
Bwahahaha. Jetta? You DID check with Click and Clack first didn't you?
(http://www.cartalk.com/content/features/jettadrivers/letters.html)
It has also been my observation. But in my drug dealer infested neighborhood they quickly move up to Audis. Douchebag in a an Audi cut me off yesterday.
Manual offers no advantage unless you think its "more fun".You're just a commuter, aren't you?
imma buy the new Ft-86 when it comes out cuz it so cool!!!Show Image(http://cdnlive.cardesignnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/toyota-ft-86-ii-33-800x535.jpg)
The point is that Toyota knew there were defects and still tried to sell their defective products, at least TWICE. Can you trust Toyota not to cheat on you ?
nope but noone else makes interesting cars for the USA/CAN Markets so too bad so sad if the FT-86 is the only interesting car in 2012.
I actually want a smaller truck. Perhaps a Toyota Tacoma with V6, extended cab, and some sports goodies. Don't need a monster gas guzzler, but would like to haul some things on occasion...and like the small sports truck look.
If by "interesting cars" you mean "cheap RWD cars", um, heard of the Miata?
Yes i heard of the miata, but do not qualify for purchasing one because pandas cannot be gay.
Yes i heard of the miata, but do not qualify for purchasing one because pandas cannot be gay.
Actually, most Miata drivers are elderly straight couples, not gay, if the Buckeye Miata Club is any indication.
(And, if you drive one in anger, you begin to say, "to hell with people thinking this is gay, it's FUN.")
ROFL! You sure about that?Show Image(http://images2.memegenerator.net/ImageMacro/6272649/Panda-r-wants-to-show-you-his-bamboo.jpg?imageSize=Large&generatorName=panda-rape)
lolz, i just kid... it's a great car, had a chance to drive the first gen and it was really fun to drive. It's just not a pandas car if you know what i mean.
That's a beast. Sweet ride.
NICE Datsun!!!
Here is my old DD 325is green on white
That's from back when BMW was still sleek and classy. Now they're all warped and grooved with pinched tail lights.
Does anybody know why all the cars in the last 5 years have gotten deep slanted grooves and pinched, irregularly shaped lights? It makes me sick. Can't anything be smooth, proportional, and well balanced?
This is the nice ride. Schwinn Paramount?
it has to have 4 doors (kids are an eventuality).
Continuing with Mazdas, the 3 is a blast. Either the 2.5L or the Mazdaspeed would be in your price range (I think). I'm doing a bunch of mods to mine (I have the 2.5L); when I get some of them finished, I'll post some pics. I have already completed:I checked out the 3 when I was looking for a new car, they were definitely nice if a bit big for what I wanted (VW TDI/GTI & Mini).
-Subwoofer (10" Bazooka; I'm old, lazy, and don't have the patience anymore for big installs)
-Auto headlights
-Car dock for phone with hidden wiring
Next up:
-USB plug in the A-Pillar for car dock (augmentation of completed mod if it will fit)
-Modified cigarette-lighter charger wired into main fuse box for USB jack in the A-Pillar (the USB for the car dock is currently a 10' cable running, hidden, from a charger in the center console)
-Front and rear sway bars.
-Cold Air Intake.
I checked out the 3 when I was looking for a new car, they were definitely nice if a bit big for what I wanted (VW TDI/GTI & Mini).
1979 AMC Concord Station Wagon with fake wooden sides.
Not for nothing, but Kia and Hyundai are coming strong in the US market. Both of them have models I would actually consider buying. The Kia Optima and the Hyundai Elantra are pretty hot. I still think they are kinda under-powered, though.
Owned & Sold
2007 Subaru STi (stock)
2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT
What were the reasons to part with?
The trouble with Legacy 2.5GT is that it's assembled in their own US plant.
Myself, I enjoy 2006 Legacy 3.0R Spec B (gearbox very similar to STi), and am fully satisfied.
The STi thing is for people who wants a 4 door affordable sports car that comes with 4/5 years warranty. ...
I wonder why the 3.0R Legacy Spec B never made it to the US - perhaps some regulations.
SoA makes weird calls. IMHO the LGT Spec B with 2.5 turbo is no less than the 3.0R.
Hum... Calling a STi a cheap sports car is a bit strong don't you think?
How would you call a Cobalt SS or a Neon SRT4?
Right, but even if the 2.5 is heavier, its weight is further back in the chassis, improving weight distribution on a naturally front-heavy layout.
It's not a super-powerful racer, but it's a great, classy small car for the price. I definitely recommend it.
Repaint and some striping done.Additional pics:
My dream cars would be any of: Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, '69 Chevrolet Camaro, '69 or '71 Chevrolet C10 pickup (my dad rebuilt a '69 shortbed when I was 2-3, beautiful vehicle), Nissan Silvia S14, Nissan Skyline GTR35 or a 1985 Toyota Hi-Lux SR5 4x4 X-tra Cab (like the one in back to the future).
I like the hood-mounted tachometers on that era of Chevy/Pontiac sportscars.
My trusty MKIII Golf that I use to commute back and forth the two mile journey to work.
If the body panels are that rusted, how rusty are the floorboards and shock towers? (In the US, Mk3s can look cosmetically great, but the floorboards are gone, and the shock towers are separated from the unibody.)They're in an awful state of course, or were until I welded them up a bit with some scrap steel.