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He was amazed (to the point he thought I was bordering on mad) that I'm looking to get an Ultima GTR. I understand it's not particularly practical, but it's not like I have to commute in it, and (thank god) no kids to shift around. Also my current car is a VX220 so that's not exactly the epitomy of practicality itself.
Anyway I was just thinking, what does everyone here drive and why?
Why?
what does everyone here drive and why?
And when I have to, I drive my Mustang convertible.
BTW, I drive a BMW 335i. Reasonably priced with a nice trunk (thanks to no spare tire) and a comfortable back seat for my 11 year old.
LisaB
Buy whatever you want and enjoy it.
It seems to me the people who complain about others lifestyles should take a closer look at their own fat footprint.
Why: Because in the city it is a lot cheaper and a whole lot faster than cars and buses. Also there's no hassle with finding parking space.
I don't want a 9-5 job.
I don't want 2.4 kids.
I don't want to live in a semi in surburbia.
I don't want to drive a 'sensible' hatchback.
Not saying there's anything wrong with those things, but it's certainly not me, and besides a little eccentricity can't be a bad thing!
Oh and I also ride my bike in the summer whenever I can (have to admit to being a fair weather cyclist).
Why? I got a good deal, it looks nice, and my pets fit in it. I would've preferred a hybrid, but I can't afford one yet. I'd really prefer public transportation, but Las Vegas' transit system is utterly useless.
I've had my car for 21 months and it has 6,500 miles - most of them for doctor/vet appointments.
Why?
It's all I could afford then, plus it's great on gas and pretty reliable, and all my dogs fit in it. :)
Why: We live in the city, my wife uses the car most of the time to drive by kid to nursery, and for shopping etc. I go to work by bus because it's easy and quicker than by car (due to reserved lanes) and very cheap for a monthly pass for unlimited travel.
I enjoy driving, but I do have a tree-hugging streak ;) The Echo was the car with the lowest gas consumption and emissions, we got the basic model with no extras and it just runs and runs, just needs an oil change from time to time. Mostly public transport fulfils my needs, and as we live under snow for 6+ months of the year the bicycle is only useful when it's warm and dry.
The car you're suggesting is a toy rather than a means of transport, I prefer a good bike ride to going out in the traffic in a sports car, personally. When I was a kid, I desperately wanted a sports car. Now, they bore me, and I'm too brand-averse to consider such a purchase.
( ) Great Gas Mileage.
( ) I have yet to see another one on the road.
( ) It is a hatchback with fold able seats.
( ) I bought it for $375, Kelly bluebook is $800
( ) It is a stick, super realible
'Cause it's wicked cute!
Why: Homeowner (pickup) and live in Northwest (I actually **use** the 4WD)
Hey, who started this thread anyway? ;)
Why: cause I want to?
Built an AC Cobra a few years ago, 5.7 short block chevy, unreal torque, in a car weighing only 1100 kg's 0 - 60 super quick, manual 4 speed box, had to sell it no room at the inn, kids have cars now it looks like a car park here.
For tooling around town it's a '94 Ford Aerostar mini-van. Good mileage, good carrying capacity... I've taken it on cross country trips and it's held up beautifully. It doesn't win any points for style but then neither do I so we're a perefct match.
My wife has the lexus rx 330 suv (small one). If and when I am forced to drive it i feel like a soccer mom, lol'
Yah, we like japanese cars because they never seem to break down on us. (I like some non-japanese performace vehicles too but that's another story)
Drinks gas like it's going out of style. And don't think about putting more than two full-size adults in it.
Day to day when I don't need a truck and the weather is nice? A super-charged 96 Z28 convertible. Why? Because it is a fun ride, throaty enough to turn heads but not loud enough disturb the peace.
On really nice days I open the garage and fire up a 71 Roadrunner so I can hear the rumble of that 426 Hemi. I might drive it to go get an ice cream cone or something, then put it back in the garage. Why do I drive it? Are ya crazy? It's a 71 Roadrunner with a 426 Hemi. 'nuff said.
I don't care much for most new-model cars. As the guy in Sin City said, most of them look like electric shavers. I prefer old muscle and style to those waspy sounding rides that sport DRIFFFT stickers.
Uh, 'cause it's fun and fairly rare for a Harley.
Unfortunately, when it snows, or when I don't feel like it, I drive a <cough>92 Corolla</cough>.
The American love affair with the motor car!
I'm British actually, but don't worry I won't be offended ;)
The car you're suggesting is a toy rather than a means of transport, I prefer a good bike ride to going out in the traffic in a sports car, personally. When I was a kid, I desperately wanted a sports car. Now, they bore me, and I'm too brand-averse to consider such a purchase.
Nothing wrong with a few fun gadgets, and as I mentioned earlier I enjoy riding my bike in the summer. Unfortunately I don't think my legs would be able to manage N Yorks to London in one go! I agree with you about being brand-averse. In fact I'd say that buying a self assembly supercar from a tiny company in deepest Leicestershire that no-one has heard of is probably as brand-averse as you can get. Maybe this is the reason I've driving a VX220 rather than an Elise?
Why: A great cross between sports car and practical. Big enough to seat 4 adults comfortably ( or 2 adults and 3 kids in back), but when you step on it the 400 hp corvette engine definitely doesn't feel "practical".
Kawisaki ZR-7S or when I feel like cruising Yamaha V-Star. Rain or shine I ride every day. It turns a 1+ hour commute into 20 minutes. Parking and traffic benefits of the bicycle, but 0-60 in 2.9 seconds. I can't even be the passenger in cars anymore. They lean the wrong way in turns.
