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1997 diesel Jetta 250000kms and going strong as ever!
2003 Honda Accord EXL

2003 BMW M5
2002 Audi allroad (wife's)


Chris
2002 R1150R Black

GJBushman wrote:I used to be able to justify these rules. they don't seem to make much sense anymore, except the minivan one. Currently I drive a 2002 Chevy Monte Carlo. I am an American muscle car fan. They were great in the 60's and early 70's, now they are mostly crap.

That's the long and short of it. Until very recently, if you wanted to buy an American car, you'd better like FWD and automatic. That's not my cup of tea, so I defected. Maybe someday, an American company will start making a quality, AWD, and fun car. My bet is on Dodge, since they're really Mercedes now.

You could always cheat and get a BMW, Toytoa, Honda, or Hyundai. They're made in the USA now too! The only difference is whether the rich head of the company is in Detroit or Japan or Germany.

I just got my '74 Mercedes SL ( same car I took my drivers test in) back from Loriser with a fresh supercharged 5.7L engine and oversized brakes. Since it only get @ 8-10 miles per gallon I only drive it to church ( the local pub).

Chef

Currently a 2001 Nissan Xterra and a 2002 Audi S4 - actually my wife's. Have just started seriously looking at selling the Audi and and getting a Prius for her 1.5 mile commute. Makes a lot of sense. I too have had a lot of practical cars, just not a Subaru, so I feel like an outsider here. Since I began riding five years ago, cars have lost much of their allure. But I actually mixed in a few fun cars over the years and last year sold my favorite car of all time, a Honda S-2000 - until I consider my MGB of 25 years ago, which was EXACTLY the same, except that it had one quarter the horsepower, but I somehow am convinced they drove exactly the same, at least in my mind.

1999 Honda civic, just turned 100K, 2002 Honda civic, around 60K, and a 1993 Ford F150 4x4, 130K and runs like new, looks like he--, IMOP The cars of today are all pretty good, I have had great luck with the Honda's over the years, but I think the next car will be a Subaru, I think they are not only great looking, but a very good car, and by the looks of this post, I am not alone. Den

2004 Volkswaen Touareg with the Audi W-8 engine (310 HP), adjustable air suspension, and all the other goodies. This is the best car I have ever owned, and it matches my RT!!!

Bought my Colorado in May 2004. Finally put 3,600 miles on it, mainly to blow out any cobwebs and keep the tires from getting flat spots.

2002 C230 Coupe w/ 80k and an '05 Wrangler to get me through the snow.

I've got a Ford Ranger pick-up right now. Just a regular, 2WD, 4-cylinder, manual transmisison, standard cab, standard bed pick up. Got the XLT package, though. And it's been great. 33mpg on the highway, if you can believe it. Maybe 23mpg around town but an overall average of 27mpg. I bought it only because I need a truck right now but it's been a great all-around vehicle for commuting and like when I can't use the bike. My previous vehicle was a Subaru WRX wagon and a Ford ZX2 sport coupe before that. My next four-wheeled vehicle will probably be another car - but I'm not sure what. There's not a whole lot that appeals to me. Especially when I'd want a sporty two-door for under 25K.

I've got a 2001 Honda Accord LX with only 50k on it. I only use the cage for long-distance trips that require carrying people or more stuff than I can strap to the Roadster or the Weestrom. Still have lotsa tread on the summer tires, so the cage gets nearly ALL of its use in the winter, when the roads get too icy to ride. At this rate, I think the upholstery will rot and fall apart before the drivetrain does.

1991 Ford Escort "LX" 57000 orig. miles, got it free, 30mpg.

2004 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 12k

2004 Boston Whaler 150Sport 60hp Merc. 4Stroke

2005 Vespa ET4, 65mph/65mpg


Ride On!

...........oh! yeah, I forgot.....

04 R1150RA

The wife drives a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 with 56,000 miles on it and never a problem. I just picked up a 2005 Acura TSX with the 6 speed manual transmission and the navigation system. Like it very much. 90 miles per hour is so easy to do within the Acura. Would like to get an old Beetle for kicks when I have the chance.

Although I don't have my R1150R yet, I soon will...

Besides my Moto Guzzi 1000 S, Triumph Bonneville Thruxton and Triumph Speed Four (which is for sale) I drive a silver 2003 Subaru Impreza RS sedan and my wife has a white 2003 Subaru Legacy SE wagon. We like the fact that they are "boxer-4's".

'04 r1150r silver......1999 mercedes E300 Turbo Diesel......phenomenal car.....33mpg at 85 mph.

Like some others on the board, used to be into cars more. That is until I started riding. I had a 91 MR2 Turbo, and a 98 Ford Taurus SHO. Now I drive my wife's 94 Accord LX with 177K, and geting 34-36 mpg. Couldn''t be happier. Because if don't feel like being Beige, I got the Rockster! Thought I would miss the MR2 after I sold it, but getting 43mpg while dusting off sports cars cleared that up quickly!

Ford F150 six cylinder, stick shift---slug.

I get my mileage, and use, out of the truck.

I get my adrenaline from the bike.

I live for a little adrenaline. Give me more!

-John-

Daily drivers

2000 Dodge Intrepid RT, 95K miles, my trailer puller for the long distance Beakster Bashes......

1986 BMW 635 CSI, 5 speed, lowered, intake, injectors and exhaust mods 197K miles

Weekend

1988 BMW M3, #236 of first series, 5 speed, intake, chip, exhaust mods 205 hp RWHP....fun, fun to drive. My daughter wants it baadd........

1977 Porsche 911S, yellow with all metal 930 body kit, updated suspension, tires and wheels, extremely well kept, 73K miles and with paperwork since new.

Thanks Dean!