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Amber H.

30-09-2002, 20:27

Okay, we've heard about everybody's favorite car this past month. What I'd like to know is:

What do you all actually drive?

I'm having a hard time assigning cars to the teenaged characters in the book that I'm working on. I'd really appreciate your HONEST answers.

Jeff Rodriguez

30-09-2002, 20:31

'98 Ford Windstar BABY!!!
Rockin it in luxury.

Suike

30-09-2002, 20:42

Even better... a 1988 Ford Mustang Coupe (Notchback) 5.0L 5speed... mmm V8 power... I ran a 14.8 @ 96mph in the 1/4 mile... not bad for a stock stang (cept headers)...

Aaron Lussier

30-09-2002, 20:47

I don't drive I get rides everywhere from my Dad

Melissa Nute

30-09-2002, 20:48

88 BMW 528e...silver...V6 i believe...

Greg Ross

30-09-2002, 20:51

If you don't want to have to wait for this thread to pan out, check out the one from last May: What kind of car do you drive?? (http://chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4479)

evulish

30-09-2002, 20:59

96 Ford Contour...4 dr sedan. I-4. standard. max 110 mph. (not that I've ever _tested_ that...thats just what the governor is set at *cough*)

98 Chevy truck (uhh...they have a name...but i dont know it)...3 dr. V-8. auto. max 100 mph. Best acceleration of our 3 cars :)

00 Ford Focus...4 dr sedan. Biggest I-4 Ford makes. standard. Probably 110mph...haven't checked the manual...due to the fact we don't have one. Nice car...just got it (newly used) and it had 40k miles! after TWO YEARS! Ack.

The contour is my main ride. It is my dad's car. I'm not allowed to drive the truck or the focus. The truck is being kept nice for trade-in value (we lightly haul with it...slant-loading stock trailer...3 animals I think.) Then the focus I can't drive because of the newness factor :) I would be stuck driving a 96 ford windstar but my sister totaled it, forcing us to get a semi-new car with the insurance money. Nice :) (Got $5000+ from a beat-up 96 minivan with 100k+ miles and many bumps and bruises)

I have a decent stereo in the contour. A $190 Pioneer HU...cd player...45wx4...not the best, but ehh. Then I have 2 Kenwood 5x7" front speakers. 2-way I think. Then the rear speakers are OEM. One is blown out and the other one is just about ready to go. (heh...I'm really railing on the back speakers...Only using low frequencies and have it like 75% on rear...nearly max volume)

SkitzoSmurf

30-09-2002, 21:02

A red rusty hunk of junk 86' Chevy Nova

Brandon Martus

30-09-2002, 21:03

1996->1999 : 1988 Ford Van (full size)
1999->2001 : 1999 Dodge Ram
2001->present: 2001 Dodge Ram

Ricky Q.

30-09-2002, 21:10

I own you all:

1982 Chevy Chevette woot! white (kinda) 1.6 liter

Or I'm stealing one of our other cars:

1997 Red Ford Mustang Conv.
1997 Purple Plymouth Voyager
1986 Blue Toyota MR2

:D

sanddrag

30-09-2002, 21:10

1996 Honda Accord EX. I wish I had a lifted 4x4 Jeep Cherokee.

MissInformation

30-09-2002, 21:29

A dark green Saturn SL2. Okay, so it's boring, but at least I don't feel like I'm driving a tin can. But my last car was a teeny tiny teal Geo Storm. My Teal Mobile was comfortable to drive, but it was a tin can (someone once threw someone else onto the hood and did $1,000 worth of damage.

MissInformation

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Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell. Anonymous

FotoPlasma

30-09-2002, 21:44

Well, I don't drive a car, but I have a tendency to drive people crazy... I hope...

Ian W.

30-09-2002, 22:14

car...ha...

does the robot count?

Bill Gold

30-09-2002, 22:51

Like I said in the other car post.. my vehicle is an '88 Chevy Blazer. But I also drive the other 3 vehicles that my family owns. a '95 Infiniti J30t, a '96 Mercedes E-320, and a '98 Oldsmobile Silhouette.

/me [heart] the Infiniti and the Mercedes :D

sanddrag

30-09-2002, 23:02

Would that be a K5 blazer or an s-10 blazer?

Suike

30-09-2002, 23:05

But in my other post I had my 2 old cars and have since found this new car I currently drive... but they were all Mustangs so it doesn't matter...

Mike375

30-09-2002, 23:17

http://www.nycsubway.org/us/sirt/stations/sirt-newdorp4.jpg

Jeremy_Mc

30-09-2002, 23:59

i just bought a '99 mustang (35th anniversary...3.8L) with my own cash :) feels good to own my own car that i paid for

i used to drive a '91 lumina z34 with a 4.1L engine... yummy. stupid car and its unwillingness to start...

Andy A.

01-10-2002, 00:01

Mazada Miata.

No matter what anyone says, it's not just a chick car.

VW Cabriolet. AKA, The Duck. I'm not telling why. Only used when a back seat is needed. Also overdue for an oil change. Yes, you all really needed to know that to.

-Andy A.

George1902

01-10-2002, 01:45

red '98 ford taurus! woohoo!

sometimes my practicality frightens me

George
S.P.A.M.
Team 180

Bill Gold

01-10-2002, 01:48

Would that be a K5 blazer or an s-10 blazer?
-sanddrag

S-10 Blazer. 4.3L engine.

FotoPlasma

01-10-2002, 02:20

Originally posted by Bill Gold

S-10 Blazer. 4.3L engine.

It's been known to set of rows and rows of car alarms in packed parking garages...

Fun for the whole family! (or at least just Bill and me!)

Wetzel

01-10-2002, 02:21

A 91 Geo Storm. Multi-colored.
MP3 Playing head unit.
Top-of-the-line Infinity speakers
No cup holder. (She went to college in Evansville)

Wetzel
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H:\Alice Peacock\Alice Peacock\Alice Peacock - 05 - I Hear You Say.mp3

SolderQueen

01-10-2002, 02:38

Originally posted by Wetzel
A 91 Geo Storm. Multi-colored.
MP3 Playing head unit.
Top-of-the-line Infinity speakers
No cup holder. (She went to college in Evansville)

Wetzel
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H:\Alice Peacock\Alice Peacock\Alice Peacock - 05 - I Hear You Say.mp3

Oh you BASTARD.
You're SO gonna get yours this weekend.
Or maybe you WON'T
Which will probably be worse. :P

Blue 1992 Cadillac Brougham d'Elegance Silver top
I don't actually drive it, bit I will once I finally get my permit. ;)

FotoPlasma

01-10-2002, 02:43

Originally posted by SolderQueen

Oh you BASTARD.
You're SO gonna get yours this weekend.
Or maybe you WON'T
Which will probably be worse. :P

Blue 1992 Cadillac Brougham d'Elegance Silver top
I don't actually drive it, bit I will once I finally get my permit. ;)

ROFL

Go crazy.

Wetzel = pwnd.

Kristina

01-10-2002, 02:44

Originally posted by Andy A.
Mazada Miata.

No matter what anyone says, it's not just a chick car.

-Andy A.

Our team captain drove a little red mazada miata and we made fun of him soooooooo much for having a chick car!

I drive...or shall I say drove, a 2000 silver civic but handed over the keys when I went to college :( Oh well, wouldn't want to drive in LA anyway.

RBrandy

01-10-2002, 07:21

Originally posted by falco269
I own you all:

1982 Chevy Chevette woot! white (kinda) 1.6 liter

:D

Geez Rick at least I was born when my 1989 Mercury Topaz was made. Its loud... but it only has 56000 miles on it and I only have to fill up on gas every 2 weeks So all said its a pretty nice car.

Katie Reynolds

01-10-2002, 08:42

chellyzee93

01-10-2002, 08:43

My parents love me....

2000 Elantra

Molly Menges

01-10-2002, 09:01

i have a 99 chevy blazer. since i can't have it at school, i only get to drive it when i'm at home....but the worst part is having to pay an arm and a leg for it to be at home. :(

Andy Baker

01-10-2002, 09:47

I have a dirt-brown '96 Pontiac Sunfire, 4 door. Probably about the un-coolest cars around, but it works for me. Hey, it's paid for.

Andy B.

Amber H.

01-10-2002, 10:03

Originally posted by Wetzel
A 91 Geo Storm. Multi-colored.
MP3 Playing head unit.
Top-of-the-line Infinity speakers
No cup holder. (She went to college in Evansville)

Wetzel
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H:\Alice Peacock\Alice Peacock\Alice Peacock - 05 - I Hear You Say.mp3
Smooth move buddy. Maybe you should check Jessi's luggage for sharp objects when you see her next.

P.S. I LOVE Jessi's picture/logo under her username.

ChrisH

01-10-2002, 12:44

When I must, I drive a 91 Toyota Corolla LE.

But in general I prefer my 96 Novara Randonee, Blue, 21 spd manual, 2 cup holders.

My wife has a 00 Saturn.

D.J. Fluck

01-10-2002, 14:48

Originally posted by chellyzee93
My parents love me....

mine dont :p

1990 Pontiac Sunbird Sedan
1991 Pontiac Transsport Minivan

Dave_222

01-10-2002, 17:02

Originally posted by Andy Baker
I have a dirt-brown '96 Pontiac Sunfire, 4 door. Probably about the un-coolest cars around, but it works for me. Hey, it's paid for.

Andy B. hehe i think i got you beat my car is a 93 buick centry.hehehe but I also drive an 02 ford focous which would be quite laughable if you knew what i looked like and an 02 oldsmobile bravada.

TravisCarpenter

01-10-2002, 18:19

Wow. I kinda lucked out on the whole car deal. I drive a 2001 Cavalier Z24. Its loaded with the premium sound system, power everything, remote trunk release and lock/unlock. And best of all it has a 5 speed manual transmission:D Her name is Lucy

Amber H.

01-10-2002, 21:37

Originally posted by Andy Baker
I have a dirt-brown '96 Pontiac Sunfire, 4 door. Probably about the un-coolest cars around, but it works for me. Hey, it's paid for.

Andy B.
Dirt brown is the most beautiful color in the world if it's all paid for. It brings a tear to this cheapskate's eye.

Michael Murphy

01-10-2002, 23:37

Originally posted by halo(unknown)
hehe i think i got you beat my car is a 93 buick centry.

halo, my century is a 1990 and powder-blue-everyone at work makes fun of my "granny car." But hey, 57,000 miles isn't bad. It gets me where I'm going, and after the last tune-up, it doesn't shake at 70 mph...the shimmy moved up to somewhere between 90-100...i think. My spedometer doesn't go past 85.

and halo- sorry about changing your text color, but it kind of hurts my eyes

evulish

02-10-2002, 00:41

Originally posted by Andy Baker
I have a dirt-brown '96 Pontiac Sunfire, 4 door. Probably about the un-coolest cars around, but it works for me. Hey, it's paid for.

Andy B.

It's painted dirt brown? Mine's usually just covered with brown dirt. I wish it was painted that color...then washing it would be irrelevant! Muah.

I finally got around to cleaning out the inside of my car...sorta. The steering wheel was sticky, greasy, and slippery all at the same time. The dashboard still had the icky used-car dash shiner crap on it that is incredibly greasy. Not anymore though :) I'm cleaning the windshield tomorrow...I can barely see through it. My car smells like Fantastik! :D

Elgin Clock

02-10-2002, 12:16

Originally posted by Andy A.
Mazada Miata.

No matter what anyone says, it's not just a chick car.
-Andy A.
No, it isn't! Those Miata's dominate at autocross events!!!

As for me I drive a purple cup of coffee that everyone on the team is jealous of!!! LOL

A Purple 1996 Dodge Neon Expresso, mildly riced out!

I did the decal work myself as well. There are two more decals not shown on the car when I took this pic as well, all done by me!!

Purple signal lights in the front, Green backup lights.

As for the sound system, a Jensen in dash CD/Tape Stereo head unit. Two Pioneer 6.5's in the front doors and 2 Kenwood 6x9's in the back deck.
My subwoofer setup is still in process but as soon as I finish it completely the pic is coming. (You'll see why)

And last but not least to quote a fellow Delphi poster, "If I knew anything about the internal combustion engine, I would actually have a fast car."

Jim Giacchi

02-10-2002, 15:32

Originally posted by Elgin Clock

No, it isn't! Those Miata's dominate at autocross events!!!

Definately not, this little wonder consistantly beats Miata's, WRX, and Porches.
Race Smarter, Not Harder
*edit* YES, 41 post *edit

Dave_222

02-10-2002, 16:22

It is my sole purpose in life to drive people crazy with orange text. MUHAHAHAHAHAHA

Amber H.

02-10-2002, 17:56

Originally posted by halo(unknown)
It is my sole purpose in life to drive people crazy with orange text. MUHAHAHAHAHAHA

You are evil.

Jeff Waegelin

02-10-2002, 18:46

I drive a red 97 Blazer.

Harrison

02-10-2002, 18:48

My car is a 1997 Lexus ES300

http://ydlnet.d2g.com/pub/pics/pics/harrison_car.jpg

And, sometimes when I am moving people or robots, or I'm going camping or canoeing or something, I'll take my parents 2001 Toyota Sienna XLE

http://ydlnet.d2g.com/pub/pics/pics/harrison_van_canoe.jpg

They're both lovely cars :)

Katie Reynolds

02-10-2002, 23:14

Harrison!! I was so waiting for you to post that first picture... Still, everytime I see it, I notice the house in the background before the car itself ... ;)

Harrison

02-10-2002, 23:54

My house is actually a bit bigger than that one you can see...Altho mine only has a 2 car garage.

(dang...eh?) lol

Melissa Nute

03-10-2002, 06:12

Originally posted by Harrison
My house is actually a bit bigger than that one you can see...Altho mine only has a 2 car garage.

(dang...eh?) lol
/me takes Harrison's car and drives away
Mwahahaha :P

And i want your house :P
Show off....

/me hugs

Harrison

03-10-2002, 21:20

Originally posted by Yearbook50

/me takes Harrison's car and drives away
Mwahahaha :P

*hops on my bike and chases after you*

I left my homework in the trunk!!!