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I've had three cars so far.

1st - 1993 Chevy Blazer
2nd - 1995 Chevy Blazer (Yes I like Blazers.  No I hate the Trailblazers)
now - 2000 Chrysler Cirrus

I used to drive a 1989 Honda Accord. Now I've got a 1998 Civic for the times when the bike just won't cut it. It's not really mine though, as it's under my parent's name. The bike IS mine, however, and that fact alone makes me smile. :)

OTHER: 1989 mazda rx-7 (sports car)

where's the 'NONE' option?

I got a 2000 Ford Focus.. LX .. I love her!

My car is an '03 Saab 9-5 Aero.  I suppose it's a "standard" sedan but I couldn't group it in with a Stratus!  :laugh:

jeff

Had a 99 Acura INtegra GS-R (May She Rest in Peace)

Now rocking an 05 Nissan Maxima SE 6 Speed (Not quite a Standard :dunno_white:)

Quote from: CasiCUA on March 06, 2006, 07:17:37 AM
Had a 99 Acura INtegra GS-R (May She Rest in Peace)

Now rocking an 05 Nissan Maxima SE 6 Speed (Not quite a Standard :dunno_white:)

Casi, how you likin that? Those things are HOT.. my stepmom's got an old 99 maxima SE, and that thing is fun... She fell in love with the 05s when she took a test drive... now it's just a matter of convincing my dad she needs it!  :laugh:

And to keep this on topic, I'll answer: None, the '93 mustang is finally dead, may she also Rest in Peace

2003 Hyundai Tiburon SE (Blue, of course)
1990 Toyota Corolla DX

You know that's one of the things that amazes me is that a Volkswagon TDI is capable of reaching 45mpg while our bikes being so much lighter (but faster) is only capable of 55mpg... You'd think it'll do 100mpg easy...

99 Mustang Cobra Convert.  Mine
05 Chrysler Pacifica   Wife
05 Red Flyer Tricycle Ethans ( My son )   :) :)

'98 Tacoma TRD for moving the bike around, and the occasional off-road excursion :icon_mrgreen: (yes more than just dirt roads where any car could go :icon_rolleyes:)

Some of  your car names I recognise, some I dont. I have a 04 Landrover Freelander TD5 in metalic silver........right hand drive of course  :laugh: are they available over the pond? I know you can buy its big brothers the RangeRover and Discovery in the US.

Quote from: sledge on March 06, 2006, 11:24:57 AM
Some of  your car names I recognise, some I dont. I have a 04 Landrover Freelander TD5 in metalic silver........right hand drive of course  :laugh: are they available over the pond? I know you can buy its big brothers the RangeRover and Discovery in the US.

The Freelander isn't sold here anymore. One of my friends has one in that tan-ish color.

Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLast on March 06, 2006, 07:58:38 AM

Casi, how you likin that? Those things are HOT.. my stepmom's got an old 99 maxima SE, and that thing is fun... She fell in love with the 05s when she took a test drive... now it's just a matter of convincing my dad she needs it!  :laugh:

And to keep this on topic, I'll answer: None, the '93 mustang is finally dead, may she also Rest in Peace

The car is nice- LOT of power for a "Family Sedan". So far, been really happy with it- barring the Stolen Wheels incident (See: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=20796.0)
The gearbox is really smooth, and the handling is awesome on the SE (It comes with 18" Factory wheels on 45 Profile tires)
I also have to get used to the powerband on it. I used to have to rev the Sh#t out of the integra to really have fun with it- a habit that I'm still fighting to get rid of with this car. Lotsa fun, though- would definitely reccomend.
Only issue I've noticed with it: Lotsa power on FWD = Torque Steer

I have a Hyundai and a Ford Exploder.

1998 Corolla modestly modified with TRD accessories

old pic, but here's what shares garage space with the GS. 

ver7 wrx wagon
(http://ca.geocities.com/rexsantos@rogers.com/haliburton2.jpg)

your options are too generic...my car fits at least 3 catagories:

Economy (avgs 35mpg), compact according to the DMV (has more interior room than most idsize cars), and sport (little sedan handles better than 80% of the road going world).  The 328i is a hard to beat bargain car.

I also drive a Ford F150 XLT.

You're missing the GT option.  Lot of folks drive GT cars (don't confuse GT and sport).

2000 Nissan Frontier XE standard cab with a 4-banger under the hood.  All of 143 bhp.  It gets me there and back, and the GS fits nicely in the back.

Economy!  :icon_mrgreen:

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/pandyz/FijiEX2-a.jpg)

What kind of car to I drive? <covers chest with shirt>  I drive a Cavalier.  It's red.  I drive a red Cavalier.

Just kidding.  I have a black '05 Scion. 


I am getting ready to get a GMC Silerado 1500 Z71, however. 

I drive a Camaro...I've owned three so far.  Hence the name...oramac  :icon_mrgreen:

I'm the only one who rides only a bike?

Quote from: RVertigo on March 06, 2006, 12:05:20 PM
I have a Hyundai and a Ford Exploder.

I have  :2guns: '98 Hyundai  Sonata :flipoff:(The translation from Korean to English=POS :flipoff:) and we had an Explorer but trader her for an Escape bout a year ago (wife's doing---man I miss the Explorer).

Quote from: scratch on March 06, 2006, 04:20:53 PM
I'm the only guy who only rides a bike year round?

I'm not a guy, but I ride my bike year 'round!  :icon_razz:

The only reason I don't ride in the wind is cuz my bf would worry....really!  :icon_razz: :icon_mrgreen:

But, you didn't vote 'None (Only my bike)'.

Or, should I change my status (or add the option) to "borrows the wife's car"?

Quote from: scratch on March 06, 2006, 04:20:53 PMI'm the only guy who only rides a bike year round?

I ride year-round... But, the question was:  "What kind of car do you drive?"

So...  I have a GS and two cars. :dunno_white:

civic ex...black
geo metro(suzuki engine 1.0L)
nissan truck
wif....MX-5

project...59 bugeye sprite with a suzuki 3cyl turbo intercooled engine xplant
wif's project  old stang getting a 4 cyl/5sp xplant

Quote from: scratch on March 06, 2006, 04:20:53 PM
I'm the only guy who only rides a bike year round?

Nope. I ride year round, and just borrow the car when I have to carry something the bike can't handle. Getting my laundry back to the parent's house from the dorms, for example.

Okay, I've edited my question.

Quote from: scratch on March 06, 2006, 04:29:47 PM
But, you didn't vote 'None (Only my bike)'.Or, should I change my status (or add the option) to "borrows the wife's car"?

I ride my bike year 'round, AND I take the cage on occasion!  :laugh: :icon_razz:

When I'm not riding one of my cycles my choices are:
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/DSCF0748.jpg)
or
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/yellow86.jpg)
or
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/DSCF0697.jpg)
or
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/DSCF0666.jpg)

my cycle choices are:
The GS!
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/DSCF0587.jpg)
'71 FLH
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/DSCF0300.jpg)
2004 V-Star 1100 Classic
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/v_star_1100_004.jpg)

I'm tryin to sell my car...so i can get another bike this summer.

It's actually a pretty sweet car, other than the whole idea that it's a little... :cookoo:

here's his stats:  only 2000 ever made.  super spiffy stuff on it from the factory. tons of issues. wanna take him off my hands?
(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/2488/dscf05255dw.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
shitty pic but you get the idea

how much?

Me:  2005 Nissan Titan
G/F:  2005 Honda Civic

hey AnimalMother, what are the specs of that truck...its freakin badass.  i cant wait to get one and build it up later on.

Quote from: skoozi12 on March 06, 2006, 09:49:45 PM
I'm tryin to sell my car...so i can get another bike this summer.

It's actually a pretty sweet car, other than the whole idea that it's a little... :cookoo:

here's his stats:  only 2000 ever made.  super spiffy stuff on it from the factory. tons of issues. wanna take him off my hands?
(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/2488/dscf05255dw.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
shitty pic but you get the idea

no idea. how about some real stats...like what model mazda is it? is it a mazdaspeed6? why limited edition?

nice rides animal, is that 71 a shovel or a pan?

Pablo, that would be the MazdaSpeed Protege.

170hp on a 2-liter turbo I4, curbs at 2900lbs on a good day.  I was rather unimpressed with the suspension and handling, though.  Typical overhyped/priced Mazda.(RX-7 owner)

And that's a Shovelhead.

about the same as a mazdaspeed6 then....LOL...


I can't believe I havent posted an answer here yet...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/0014.jpg)

bahahahaha...is that an LS?  I can't believe you tow that bike around with that crazy transmission...

transmission is fine. yes, an LS. (how can you tell its not a Integra GS?). 1997-63k miles on it. Getting some Rota wheels this week (one final pothole did in the wheels)...

yes, I've towed the bike to the track several times. Will  have to start doing it again with Uhaul trailer (this 24th!) since my buddy with a truck (which I used to borrow for ease of use vs trailering) has moved out of state.

The GS sits a little more squat and has a standard feature spoiler...and a few other tell tale signs.

Meh if it's a 5spd it should hold up good.  The Ls trannies were ridiculously high strung to aid in economy...an extra 1000lbs would wreak havoc on the auto's clutch packs after a while.

Quote from: animal mother on March 06, 2006, 09:16:00 PM
When I'm not riding one of my cycles my choices are:

my cycle choices are:
The GS!

That truck is kinda cool...  And the GS. :thumb:

Quote from: makenzie71 on March 06, 2006, 11:56:37 PM
Meh if it's a 5spd it should hold up good.

its a 5-spd.

It should hold up fnie then...I've got a buddy who uses the LS 5spd trannies by choice in his turbo Type R.  Something like 410whp...they can handle that ok.  The auto's are straight up trash when it comes to asking them for a "little more".

Quote from: afplayboy18 on March 06, 2006, 10:56:18 PM
Me:  2005 Nissan Titan
G/F:  2005 Honda Civic

hey AnimalMother, what are the specs of that truck...its freakin badass.  i cant wait to get one and build it up later on.

It's a '76 C-10 with a 12 bolt posi rear, it originally came with a 250c.i. straight 6 but last summer I pulled it and replaced it with a built 350.  I just put new Centerline wheels on last year with 295/60's in the rear.
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/DSCF0670.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/DSCF0663.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/DSCF0533.jpg)

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on March 06, 2006, 11:19:21 PM
nice rides animal, is that 71 a shovel or a pan?

Thanks!  The '71 is a shovel, this is what it originally looked like.
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/f5f0f195.jpg)
and then like this:
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/22612a8b.jpg)
now like this:
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/harley005.jpg)

Quote from: annguyen1981 on March 06, 2006, 10:01:55 PM
how much?

i want 13k which is reasonable but it's such a pita right now cuz I am so anxious to get the bike

Quote from: pantablo on March 06, 2006, 10:58:08 PM
no idea. how about some real stats...like what model mazda is it? is it a mazdaspeed6? why limited edition?

sorry i was a little um...

but Mak nailed it right on the head

Quote from: makenzie71 on March 06, 2006, 11:30:15 PM
Pablo, that would be the MazdaSpeed Protege.

170hp on a 2-liter turbo I4, curbs at 2900lbs on a good day.  I was rather unimpressed with the suspension and handling, though.  Typical overhyped/priced Mazda.(RX-7 owner)

I'm actually pretty impressed.  Not a lot of people know about it.  Agree with you on the handling.  It's not horrible though.  Compared to the other "suped up" (making fun of myself here of course) cars in it's "class", it straight lines for sh*t but it handles WAY better than it's dodge counterpart.  Nothing compared to the RX7 or 8s or my dream car the lancer evo (that I don't want anymore so back off) :laugh:

You could just trade it in straight up...use it as full pay for one bike and a partial on another or you could go for the literbikes and get one.  Trade in should be in the 10.5k area.

Quote from: makenzie71 on March 06, 2006, 11:56:37 PM
The GS sits a little more squat and has a standard feature spoiler...and a few other tell tale signs.

Meh if it's a 5spd it should hold up good.  The Ls trannies were ridiculously high strung to aid in economy...an extra 1000lbs would wreak havoc on the auto's clutch packs after a while.

You mean to tell me that you couldn't tell from the picture that it is a 5 speed?  Huh. 

Quote from: skoozi12 on March 07, 2006, 06:42:41 AM

Quote from: annguyen1981 on March 06, 2006, 10:01:55 PM
how much?

i want 13k which is reasonable but it's such a pita right now cuz I am so anxious to get the bike

Anxious huh?  I'll give you 20 bucks and a case of beer


Since everyone started posting pics, here's my Taco
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/manofthefield/biketruck2.jpg)

'67 Mustang
(http://personal.ecu.edu/boydd/home_images/home05_275p.jpg)

with aluminum-headed, roller-cammed, bored-.060 289 (295)
(http://personal.ecu.edu/boydd/tech/engine/engine16_225p.jpg)

'02 F250
(http://personal.ecu.edu/boydd/f250/DSC_6165_250p.jpg)

Also, '98 Kawasaki 900 STX
(http://www.motorsports-network.com/kawasaki/98WC/900STX1.JPG)

I'm looking for a good used, demo or overstock STX-15F.  :)

Quote from: Jake D on March 07, 2006, 09:46:14 AM
You mean to tell me that you couldn't tell from the picture that it is a 5 speed? Huh.

Sorrry...I couldn't see the front bumper.

Quote from: makenzie71 on March 07, 2006, 12:12:58 AM
It should hold up fnie then...I've got a buddy who uses the LS 5spd trannies by choice in his turbo Type R.  Something like 410whp...they can handle that ok.  The auto's are straight up trash when it comes to asking them for a "little more".

it wouldn't happen to be due to economics?
standard 5 speed tranny...500-700 used
GS-R 5speed tranny . . . 1200-1500 used
:icon_mrgreen:

Has nothing to do with economics...all performance.  The LS tranny has taller gears...higher top speed, fewer shifts, each gear can be run out longer, etc.

Quote from: animal mother on March 07, 2006, 06:16:48 AM

Quote from: afplayboy18 on March 06, 2006, 10:56:18 PM
Me:  2005 Nissan Titan
G/F:  2005 Honda Civic

hey AnimalMother, what are the specs of that truck...its freakin badass.  i cant wait to get one and build it up later on.

It's a '76 C-10 with a 12 bolt posi rear, it originally came with a 250c.i. straight 6 but last summer I pulled it and replaced it with a built 350.  I just put new Centerline wheels on last year with 295/60's in the rear.
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/DSCF0670.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/DSCF0663.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/mjc0672/DSCF0533.jpg)

that's off da chain, i'd love to have a truck like that one day minus the visor coming off the top of the truck  :thumb:

Hi there, all...
I drive a 1992 Honda Accord wagon, a perfect car for everything.
Cheers,
Todd

2002 Accord DX 5spd. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/ash93316/accord.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)

93 GS on sunny days. (http://photos-107.facebook.com/n15/84/63/51204407/n51204407_30029107_9383.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)

-ash

I've had lots considering I'm only in my early 20's.  92 suburu legcy,92 integra,96 saturn p.o.s.,93 corrado w/vr6 swap(VERY quick,I miss her)95 lincoln towncar, and lastly a 03 focus which is what my girlfiriend drives.  I prefer the bike unless it's real bad weather.  :cheers: