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davidflas · Jun 15, 2003, 10:03 AM

We haven't had one of these treads for while, and there are a lot of new members since the last one, so here it goes:

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
150HP 2.4 Liter 4cylinder
16" Alloys 205/55HR16 Goodyear RSA's
5 Speed manual tranny

So, how are the rest of you getting around these days?

LegendaryPinkOx · Jun 15, 2003, 10:16 AM

dont have a picture uploaded, but

1986 Honda Civic Si
92 HP 1.7 litre inline-4
15" hubcaps

5-speed manual

wdlove · Jun 15, 2003, 10:52 AM

This is great timing, getting a new car this week. After I actually have the car, will post information. The car was meant to be for us. On our local PBS station WGBH, just had their 37th annual auction. We bid on a Volvo, and won. It was so exciting!

Angus_D · Jun 15, 2003, 11:00 AM

One of these:

BrunoBruin · Jun 15, 2003, 11:28 AM

2001 Infiniti I30t, 227hp V6, 17-inch alloy wheels, grey leather. My last six cars have been black, and my next will be a G35, also black.

waxcrash · Jun 15, 2003, 11:30 AM

Because parking is almost impossible in my neighborhood and a parking space is $300 a month, I choose the alternatives:

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Jun 15, 2003, 11:32 AM

This is one sweeet ride!

Sealobo · Jun 15, 2003, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker:
This is one sweeet ride!

Toronto?

Timo · Jun 15, 2003, 12:01 PM

sometimes a VW, sometimes

"everything worth doing in nyc is on the F train line"

euphras · 03:47 PM

Toyota Starlet P7 (This is a P6), 1989 built:

5 speed manual gearbox, 12 valve engine, ~80 hp, 730 kg weight, max speed 170 km/h, accel. 0-100 km/h in 13 sec.

kikkoman · Jun 15, 2003, 02:08 PM

Currently a 98 Honda Civic coupe. Tuesday I'll trade it in for a Honda Element!

Kestral · Jun 15, 2003, 02:11 PM

BMW 535i

milenko11 · Jun 15, 2003, 02:52 PM

2003 Subaru Impreza WRX

Eug · Jun 15, 2003, 02:58 PM

Toyota Prius.

I may upgrade to the 2004 version next year.

scaught · Jun 15, 2003, 03:01 PM

2002 saturn sl1. be jealous of its extreme power. you know. when the AC isnt running. or something. ok. be jealous of its 140 a month lease pricetag.

CheesePuff · Jun 15, 2003, 03:05 PM

nm

Mastrap · Jun 15, 2003, 03:22 PM

1966 Land Rover Series IIa. SWB, canvas top. Lovely motor...

Skywalkers new Hand · Jun 15, 2003, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by sealobo:
Toronto?

Yup

Zimphire · Jun 15, 2003, 04:08 PM

Zimphire · Jun 15, 2003, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by davidflas:
We haven't had one of these treads for while, and there are a lot of new members since the last one, so here it goes:

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
150HP 2.4 Liter 4cylinder
16" Alloys 205/55HR16 Goodyear RSA's
5 Speed manual tranny

So, how are the rest of you getting around these days?

Nice Z. You got one of the ones before GM ruined them. (The new ones look horrible) I've always liked the Z24.

mike one · Jun 15, 2003, 04:44 PM

93 civic dx coupe 1.5L 110kmiles
30/39mpg thank God since gas in $hitcago costs friggin $1.80/gal...

Doc Juansinn · Jun 15, 2003, 04:55 PM

I'm still driving the same car that I bought 16 years ago. It's a 1987 Toyota Tercel 2-door hatchback with a 4-speed manual transmission. Now just over 235,000 miles with the original engine (no rebuilds) and it still gets over 30mpg city and 40mpg highway.
It's been a great car and it still has years of life left in it. It still looks good too!

JFischel · Jun 15, 2003, 05:00 PM

I'm hauling around in a 2003 Pathfinder with all the goodies...Got XM put in recently, it's a great investment if anyone is considering it.

-Josh

davidflas · Jun 15, 2003, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
Nice Z. You got one of the ones before GM ruined them. (The new ones look horrible) I've always liked the Z24.

Thanks Zimphire, I've had it since it was new and its been trouble free and fun to drive. I Agree since the 2001's GM has been adding more and more ground effects, the 2003's have a new front end that looks like a$$. In addition to that the only engine you can get in the new ones is the 2.2L 140hp engine. I like your ride too, is it an R/T? I had a black 1995 neon sport, it was fun to drive, but had lots of quality control issues.

Let's keep this thread going! I'd like to see what our Asian, European, and Icelandic memb ers use for basic transportion.

Zimphire · Jun 15, 2003, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by davidflas:
Thanks Zimphire, I've had it since it was new and its been trouble free and fun to drive. I Agree since the 2001's GM has been adding more and more ground effects, the 2003's have a new front end that looks like a$$.

Yeah that pointed front end looks horrible. I don't know what they was thinking.

I like your ride too, is it an R/T?

Yup it's a 99 R/T 150HP DOHC 5sp. My particular R/T weighs 2470lbs. The Z24 and it are about the same when it comes to performance. I like small 4bangers that aren't underpowered.

I had a black 1995 neon sport, it was fun to drive, but had lots of quality control issues.

The 95s were the first year. And yes, they had some problems with them. By 98 most of the problems had been taken care of. The best year to get a 1st gen Neon is 98-99 IMHO.

iT4c0 · Jun 15, 2003, 05:48 PM

http://www.spymac.com/gallery/showph...t=1&thecat=998

2000 Jetta GLS
I love VW

The Placid Casual · Jun 15, 2003, 05:50 PM

2002 Toyota MR2 Roadster.

davidflas · Jun 15, 2003, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by wdlove:
This is great timing, getting a new car this week. After I actually have the car, will post information. The car was meant to be for us. On our local PBS station WGBH, just had their 37th annual auction. We bid on a Volvo, and won. It was so exciting!

Be sure to post all the details and photo if you can.

New cars are always fun to have, including those that are "new to you" cars

simonjames · Jun 15, 2003, 06:15 PM

2000 Merc A Class
1.6 litre
5 speed clutchless manual

An excellent car though I would have preferred the 1.9 litre

SimeyTheLimey · Jun 15, 2003, 06:27 PM

1998 Mercedes C-280.

agentz · Jun 15, 2003, 06:42 PM

Here's mine:

Its a September 2002 Seat Leon. I used to have a bright blue one of these but changed recently for this one.

Unfortuantely it isn't one of the splendidly quick Cupra models - need to save up more cash for one of those!

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Jun 15, 2003, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:

Please tell me you don't really have a racing stripe on it. I put one on my coffee table as they are so corney.

Logic · Jun 15, 2003, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker:
Please tell me you don't really have a racing stripe on it. I put one on my coffee table as they are so corney.

The rumour says he got banned

Well, we can always hope it is true

wdlove · Jun 15, 2003, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by Dr. Wahnsinn:
I'm still driving the same car that I bought 16 years ago. It's a 1987 Toyota Tercel 2-door hatchback with a 4-speed manual transmission. Now just over 235,000 miles with the original engine (no rebuilds) and it still gets over 30mpg city and 40mpg highway.
It's been a great car and it still has years of life left in it. It still looks good too!

You are lucky it lasted that long, Dr. Wahnsinn. My wife had a 1987 Tercel Wagon, the engine blew on it in 1998 with less than 50,000 miles!

CRASH HARDDRIVE · Jun 15, 2003, 07:33 PM

1996 Toyota Paseo

1995 Mazda Protege

Both no-frills rides as I nor my wife care all that much about cars.

IceEnclosure · Jun 15, 2003, 07:34 PM

here's mine.. a common view for lesser cars

and mine again, with like 5 or 6 other 'stangs and a lone LS1 Z-28 (my brother's) in the driveway

LeftWingLock · Jun 15, 2003, 08:01 PM

No pictures but a 2000 Ford Explorer XLS (me) and a 2001 Olds Alero (my wife).

Zimphire · Jun 15, 2003, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker:
Please tell me you don't really have a racing stripe on it. I put one on my coffee table as they are so corney.

They came that way factory. The R/Ts did. I am debating on taking them off as well. Attract too mention attention from the police.

Originally posted by Logic:
The rumour says he got banned Well, we can always hope it is true

I am still posting aren't I?

But lets keep the petty topic flames out of this one.. OK!?

[edit]

OooOOoo this was my 6660 post. You better watch it you two!

SOLIDAge · Jun 15, 2003, 08:41 PM

Here it is (although this isn't my exact car, its a picture i found on ebay...) heres the car...

1994 Green 4DR Chevy Tahoe, or as Me and My friends have dubbed it "The Hoe"

MikeM33 · Jun 15, 2003, 09:38 PM

NJ Transit

or

MikeM

Face Ache · 10:07 PM

Originally posted by wdlove:
The car was meant to be for us.... We bid on a Volvo...

Truer words were never spoken.

Here's mine.

A 1996 V6 Holden Commodore Executive station wagon. The only identifying features are the kid seats and the dirt.

It's a real chick magnet.

Excuse the crap photos but it's not really exciting enough to warrant moving it for the camera, is it?

MikeM33 · Jun 15, 2003, 09:41 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
OooOOoo this was my 6660 post. You better watch it you two!

Yeah I noticed that myself.

Insert Iron Maiden lyrics here

MikeM

SimeyTheLimey · Jun 15, 2003, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by agentz:
Here's mine:

Its a September 2002 Seat Leon.

Is the "September" model dramatically different from the "August" or "October" models?

Face Ache · Jun 15, 2003, 10:12 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:

Is that Jade Green? If so, you should call it the Road Toad.

Zimphire · Jun 15, 2003, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by Face Ache:
Is that Jade Green? If so, you should call it the Road Toad.

Nope it's black. The 98-99 R/Ts only came in White, Black, Red and Blue.

Face Ache · Jun 15, 2003, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
Nope it's black. The 98-99 R/Ts only came in White, Black, Red and Blue.

Only crazy people and undertakers drive black cars around here. It's too hot.

sideus · Jun 16, 2003, 01:09 AM

2002 Saturn SC1

Scotttheking · Jun 16, 2003, 01:51 AM

1996 Dodge Intrepid ES
3.5 Liter V6, 214 HP

It's nice and fast, holds people, and holds some cargo.

Zimphire · Jun 16, 2003, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by Face Ache:
Only crazy people and undertakers drive black cars around here. It's too hot.

Yeah, it does attract the sun. But I have always loved black cars.

CaseCom · Jun 16, 2003, 11:42 AM

Bought a new 2003 Subaru Forester XS this month ... took it on a weeklong trip up in northern Minnesota, just got back last night. So far it's been a great car.