Foo - Curious - what cars do you all drive?

OK. I do NOT want this thread to degrade into a cars vs. bikes debate, nor do I want people who don't drive cars bragging about how they don't drive or chiming in with tirades about why bikes are better, etc. so if you have nothing constructive to contribute, please just don't add to this thread.

I'll start. 2004 Nissan 350Z whose lease ends this October. My next car will be a Porsche Cayman S or 911 Carrera later this year. Sports cars are another passion of mine. :)

I drive a Ford SUV.

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Black Volvo S60R, 300HP high boost turbo, AWD. 350Z eater at high altitude :D But don't come around here if you get the 911. Then I'll have to hide :eek:

05 Nissan Sentra - not flashy, but hey I'm young.

http://www.thuan.org/day/car.jpg

not an ideal car to haul my 2 bikes around but i really dont mind

99 Jeep Wrangler Sport
95 GMC Sonoma (looking to sell if anyone is interested)

Opel Corsa, not exactly a sports car
3 cylinder, 973 cc
gets me from A to B

96 Subaru (wish it was made by Honda) Outback wagon. A bike and wheels (off) fits in the back with the seats up and hidden from view. Theres hoops in the floor so I can lock the bike to the car. Which actually works. My car was stolen once with my track bike locked in the back. When I got the car back a couple days later the bike was still in the car, but the stereo wasn't. And they took my clothes! Who steals smelly clothes?
The luggage rack on top is the perfect size and shape for a bike carrying case.
Separate from bike usage, I have an easier time in snow and ice than do most SUV drivers and the big foot pick-up drivers. That's why skiers have always liked them. And I can go bumpity-bump on dirt roads where drivers of expensive paint jobs don't want to go and cars can't.
OK, so I'm not stylin'. But it's paid for, always starts, always stops, still reasonably fuel efficient, doesn't drip oil and has staellite radio. What else do I need?

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5546/dsc001036zw.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc001036zw.jpg)

Roof bike rack will soon go back up.

96 Subaru (wish it was made by Honda) Outback wagon. A bike and wheels (off) fits in the back with the seats up and hidden from view. Theres hoops in the floor so I can lock the bike to the car. Which actually works. My car was stolen once with my track bike locked in the back. When I got the car back a couple days later the bike was still in the car, but the stereo wasn't. And they took my clothes! Who steals smelly clothes?
I just burst out laughing trying to picture some homeless guy walking around on the street wearing bikeshorts, a cycling jersey, and a helmet...
:p

Suburban.

Toyota Corolla.

Both have bike racks. :D

OK. I do NOT want this thread to degrade into a cars vs. bikes debate, nor do I want people who don't drive cars bragging about how they don't drive or chiming in with tirades about why bikes are better, etc. so if you have nothing constructive to contribute, please just don't add to this thread.

I'll start. 2004 Nissan 350Z whose lease ends this October. My next car will be a Porsche Cayman S or 911 Carrera later this year. Sports cars are another passion of mine. :)

Wow very nice!

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5763/hp28cm.jpg
This is my Wife's 2005 Nissan X-trail


http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/9526/dscn5723e2small4gm.jpg
This is my 1992 BMW 325i (modified)

‘04 Carrera 4S Cab (It climbs better than my bike.)

We also have a ‘05 Subaru Outback (like the Disco team) that’s great for bike trips.

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3286/p6er.jpg

http://www.deepnetconsulting.com/swedespeed/gallery/r/hialtr.jpg
Black Volvo S60R, 300HP high boost turbo, AWD. 350Z eater at high altitude :D But don't come around here if you get the 911. Then I'll have to hide :eek:
Wow, nice picture. I don't disagree with you about the high altitude, either. :) Any turbo or supercharged car will have an advantage over a normally aspirated car in the mountains :)

Nice pictures, everybody.



‘04 Carrera 4S Cab (It climbs better than my bike.)

We also have a ‘05 Subaru Outback (like the Disco team) that’s great for bike trips.

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3286/p6er.jpg
You've probably been asked this a million times already, but...how do you like your 4S? Anything you'd change about it? I'm debating between the mid-engined Cayman and the rear-engined 911. All the reviews I've read about the Cayman rave about its stupendous handling. Carrera has more power but here in LA, that doesn't really matter much... :)

Pontiac Vibe. 31 mpg and I can put the bike in the back without having to remove tires.

‘04 Carrera 4S Cab (It climbs better than my bike.)

We also have a ‘05 Subaru Outback (like the Disco team) that’s great for bike trips.

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3286/p6er.jpg


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Blk 2003 Jetta 1.8T w/ Yakima Viper

Here's mine...

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Blk 2003 Jetta 1.8T w/ Yakima Viper

kxalex, I almost bought a 928 Bianchi with Veloce in that 120 Ann. color real nice bike, I ended up buying the Roubaix

2000 Chevy Astro
2004 Mercedes C240

Everyone makes fun of the Astro, but I can put my surfboard and 2 bikes in there no problem. Great for those long distance trips.

Wow very nice!

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5763/hp28cm.jpg
This is my Wife's 2005 Nissan X-trail


http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/9526/dscn5723e2small4gm.jpg
This is my 1992 BMW 325i (modified)

Haven't seen that Nissan X-Tail here in the US, very nice looking truck + top pic quality as usual from ViperZ :)

http://www.1069thefox.com/images/WCEvents/beater1.jpg

I'm a poor college student.... :(

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1995 Subaru impreza wagon. 230,000 miles on it, and it shows...but hey...it still runs damnit.

2004 Pontiac Montana minivan (wife drives it...it works)

When my wife finishes school in about a year, I'll replace the subaru...either with a new subaru, or something by Pontiac or GMC...as thats who I work for... I could get a SWEET deal on an 06 yukon (as the 07's are out now) but I can't afford the payments, or the gas.

http://www.1069thefox.com/images/WCEvents/beater1.jpg

:beer:

1998 Volvo S90 and 1989 Peugeot 505 V6 5spd.

Haven't seen that Nissan X-Tail here in the US, very nice looking truck + top pic quality as usual from ViperZ :)

Thanks! It's been on the world market (Europe, Japan, Australia, Africa) for 5 years. It was introduced to North America (Canada only) last year (2005). I have heard a rumor it would be released in the US soon :rolleyes:

Its a very capable truck that has one of the largest sunroofs I have ever seen :lol: Its a 2.5 L 4cyl, 170HP. It's been great this winter with all the snow. It has traction control and Vehicle Dynamic Control that will apply torque and brake to each wheel independently based on what it senses is happening. The Truck will not over-steer or under-steer with VDC active I thought this would be a good safety feature for my wife, however I find it's a blast just to push the limits of the VDC and see how it compensates :lol:

93 Saab 9000, hatchback. Without putting the back seats down, my road bike fits in the back. With the seats down, its big enough to sleep in the back.

1998 Volvo S90 and 1989 Peugeot 505 V6 5spd.


Wow. There are still some of those Peugeots running around here.... I don't know what people do for parts here in the states though...

2004 Infiniti G35x. Wanted the coupe, but 3 kids don't fit. Appreciate the AWD in Boston snowstorms, though. Was going to use a roof rack, but my bike prefers the back seat.

2005 FORD ESCAPE W/ HITCH RACK
http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/5822/028629e1zw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

You've probably been asked this a million times already, but...how do you like your 4S? Anything you'd change about it? I'm debating between the mid-engined Cayman and the rear-engined 911. All the reviews I've read about the Cayman rave about its stupendous handling. Carrera has more power but here in LA, that doesn't really matter much... :)
I wouldn’t change a thing - I also like it better then the new 997.

If you like driving the twisties (like I do), I’d go for the Cayman. I use to have a ‘00 Boxster, and the mid engine handled great. As you said, a 911 can be a waste of power in the city, so the Cayman would probably be more practical.

If you have to have a 911, all wheel drive is awesome.

Have fun.

99 Subaru Legacy wagon.
With the rear seats down the bike fits in the back without removing a wheel.

I'm a poor college student.... :(

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/nocondorfx/scott1.jpg

poor college students drive audis?
(can't find the confused smilie :rolleyes: )

1994 Toyota 4Runner 165,000 miles. Be sure to wear shoes or your feet will get wet when it rains!! With a driveway like this why would you drive anything else!! :D

poor college students drive audis?
(can't find the confused smilie :rolleyes: )


13 years old now... ;)

my other mistress, a 02 jeep wrangler.

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and a 2001 lincoln navigator and my wifes toy a 2004 vw beetle turbo convertible.

1993 Ford Ranger. Two bikes fit in back.

I have a 94 merc sable its got shocks a sunroof pretty sweet the chicks dig it hahaha

Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8 Hemi with Thule basket and bike trays
GMC Sierra 1500 SLE

http://www.photoscene.com/sw/external/bikeforums/atmonolake.jpg

I drive a 02 Chevy Silverado 4x4. The gas sucks but it's a truck and it's reliable for work.

2005 Toyota Prius with a Coastal Electronic Technologies 2" receiver hitch and a Yakima HookUp 2"

http://www.pbase.com/cleavel/image/42904494/original.jpg

Almost uses as little gas as my bike. :)

An '05 Chevy "Big Ass" with a whopping 16mpg- HWY.

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/9526/dscn5723e2small4gm.jpg
This is my 1992 BMW 325i (modified)
The more I learn about you ViperZ, the more we have in common.

I drive a '89 325i - 10 point Dinan certified. I have pics somewhere.

55/Rad

I have (in reverse chronological order):
2006 Grand Prix GXP- v8, 303 hp...
2005 Trailblazer-
1996 Pontiac Firehawk
1987 Pontiac Fiero GT- v6, ready to go to the grave yard...

2005 Toyota Prius with a Coastal Electronic Technologies 2" receiver hitch and a Yakima HookUp 2"

http://www.pbase.com/cleavel/image/42904494/original.jpg

Almost uses as little gas as my bike. :)
As long as you drive with the windows down! :D
http://www.hybridcars.com/air-conditioning-effects.html

'05 Toyota Prius (~50 mpg and the bike fits in the back w/o takin the wheel off)
'01 Acura MDX
'98 Honda Accord
'86 Nissan pickup
'99 Acura Integra

Five drivers = five vehicles

As long as you drive with the windows down! :D
Of course, even with the AC on it gets better mileage than any conventional car. ;) Also, it doesn't cause cyclists to gag while sitting next to them at stop lights. :)

And since I only put Campy between my legs these days I'm sure you'll understand. :)