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Title: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: greengoo on Apr 01, 2007, 11:24
Just a question that came to me all of a sudden.
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Post by: Camella Black on Apr 01, 2007, 11:48
2005 Ford Focus, 30 mpg or more. This is our third Focus, 1st was a lemon and Ford replaced it with another which we loved both for its performance on the road and off.

As some of you may remember our youngest daughter passed out at the wheel of this auto doing 70 mph on I-20 in Columbia back in 2004. She actually hit the guard rail, drove through a wooded area and flipped at least 3 times and landed upside down on the access road below the interstate. With the grace of God she suffered only minor injuries which include multiple stiches to her elbow, ear, and forehead and staples in the back of her head along with 3 compressed discs in her back. The car was not as fortunate.

She now drives a Chevy Malibu, but I bought another Focus.
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Post by: Brett LaVigne on Apr 02, 2007, 10:44
Wife and I have had a variety of different cars.  I have owned and traveled with pickup trucks, Corvettes, even a classic 1968 Camaro.
I don't do the travel trailor thing so I can drive what I want.  I just bought an Infinity G35 sport coupe, fun to drive and gets pretty decent gas milage.  I am a car guy and I figure that if I have a job that takes me on the road away from my family for several weeks/year, I am going to at least have the car that I like.  Guess it is a little reward for myself.

P.S., We took over a lease to help out a family member about 6 months ago, it is a Chevy Equinox...Piece of junk!!!!  That is not to say that all Chevy's are junk, I have had a lot of good GM products.  Just a warning that this new economical SUV could be a vehicle that roadies might want but it is a piece of crap and even the service manager at the dealership where I take it routinely to get fixed says it is. 
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Post by: cincinnatinuke on Apr 02, 2007, 02:11
2003 F250 and 2001 Ford Focus.  The Focus is ok, apparently Ford got it dead on from 2002.5 on to the present.  The Focus had been a perennial C&D 10 best, though they typically displayed the now defunct SVT version at the award.
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Post by: Fermi2 on Apr 02, 2007, 04:55
Momma Broadzilla drives a 2002 Trailblazer (First one off the truck and the first sold in Michigan). Dang thing is reliable as heck and the factory brakes lasted 101K miles.

I drive a red 1998 Plymouth Neon. Gets good gas mileage and since it doesn't have the engine of the trailblazer or my last couple cars I'm less prone to drive like a maniac, though I still do.


Mike
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Post by: navytwinmom on Apr 02, 2007, 10:19
I drive a red 1998 Plymouth Neon. Gets good gas mileage and since it doesn't have the engine of the trailblazer or my last couple cars I'm less prone to drive like a maniac, though I still do.

Why did I know that!!
Thou I am not a nuke but a mommy of some soon to be nukes...here goes...2002 Kia Sportage...nice both on and off road...yeah I am a country girl that likes to kick up the mud. The boys will be driving a 1996 Ford Escort once I get it to SC for them. Can you say "ROAD TRIP"...watch out for me.... :P

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Post by: Rennhack on Apr 02, 2007, 10:58
I drive a 1998 Chevy 1500 Silverado.  I've owned a few nice Buicks, like the 1999 Rivera back when it was new.

My wife has a Saturn Vue...
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Post by: Nuclear NASCAR on Apr 02, 2007, 11:14
It depends on the day, mood, and need.  Lately I've been driving my wife's 2005 Neon and loving the mileage while she's been driving the '99 Town & Country that I usually drive.  When I need it, or the roads get too nasty I'll take my '95 Ram 1500 4X4 but I hate the gas bill, love the ride.  When I get it back roadworthy I'll be driving an '84 Dodge Rampage that I got from my Dad about 10 years ago. 
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Post by: jowlman on Apr 02, 2007, 11:54
It depends upon the function.

For work or towing its a supercharged 2002 Nissan Frontier 4X4 king cab.
For fun its a 1986 Nissan 300 ZX turbo.
When I'm working near home its a 1991 Honda CRX, 45+mpg is a very good thing. :D
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: Fermi2 on Apr 03, 2007, 12:06
Why did I know that!!
Thou I am not a nuke but a mommy of some soon to be nukes...here goes...2002 Kia Sportage...nice both on and off road...yeah I am a country girl that likes to kick up the mud. The boys will be driving a 1996 Ford Escort once I get it to SC for them. Can you say "ROAD TRIP"...watch out for me.... :P




LOL because I'm a predictable ornery old coot. My son drives a 1999 Black 4 Door Escort I bought him as sort of a consolation for moving down here the last month of his junior year and for his senior year. I figured it was the least I could do.

Mike
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Post by: MrHazmat on Apr 03, 2007, 07:07
Wife took my 2006 Hemi 1500 Quad Cab and I got a 2006 Dakota V8 with 6 speed. Fun to drive but I need more cab room, ie diet for driver. :(
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Post by: navytwinmom on Apr 03, 2007, 09:20
BZ you got the old coot part right... ;D hehehe
To all the posters....how about adding what you would like to drive....I know I love my car but it is not my dream car so to speak.

My dream...well not a car...and HD Hugger...black/purple preal. Not a lot of chrome...no bags. Now that the kids are not sucking up all the cash I am well on my way....I can just see me now...riding back to SC to see the kids...wind in my hair.  8)

Oh sorry this is a forum not a place for me to share all my biker dreams  :P

Take Care
D
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Post by: Mike_Koehler on Apr 03, 2007, 01:19
I filled in the blanks for the 2 cages in our household but you didn't have an option for a bike. That is the vehicle I use most........

Mike
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Post by: diliigaf on Apr 03, 2007, 02:40

         
                  ??? You left motorcycle off the poll.
                                                                   :(
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Post by: Camella Black on Apr 03, 2007, 03:05
Well I would like to own/drive either a 1968 Jaguar XJ6 or 1967/68 Land Rover Station Wagon; but its like my grand-dad said once (when he asked me what type of car I wanted for college and I told him a Lamborghini) "People in hell want ice water too".

BTW I actually got a '69 VW411 which was only a few years old by then. Man, I wished I still owned that car... it was teal green and got the best gas mileage - $5 would run me for the week!!!
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Post by: Evilpixie on Apr 03, 2007, 04:01
I have a 1999 Subaru Outback (dubbed "The Shaggin Wagon") and I love it!  I also have a 1982 convertible Rabbit, which is also alot of fun to drive.  Gets pretty decent gas mileage, too.  I'm looking at maybe getting a motorcycle... there is this suzuki SV650 that is for sale- totally tricked out and a screamin deal! 

As to what I would have if I could have anything... Tesla Roadsters are sooooo wicked! 
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Post by: MrHazmat on Apr 04, 2007, 07:24
I would love to have my 1962 Plymouth Belvedere, HEMI Pro Street car back.  :'(
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Post by: navytwinmom on Apr 04, 2007, 10:04
I want my 1791 Pea Green Plymouth Valiant....goo she was sweet. Slant 6...3 on the tree. Sounded like a tank...Detroit Steel rumbling down the road. Loved to race that thing.  8)

Young pucks pull up to the stop light and I would burn them off the line...me with my twin car seats in the back. I never raced with they boys in the car but the carseats were always there!!

Sold it for something more practical....the guy totaled it 3 days later.... :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: RDTroja on Apr 04, 2007, 10:18
I want my 1791 Pea Green Plymouth Valiant....

Did George Washington drive one of those?  ;D

(Sorry, couldn't help it)
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Post by: stormgoalie on Apr 04, 2007, 11:12
Winter------7 months a year in Canada I drive a 2005 Chev. Colorado 4dr. truck
Other seasons----- 1997 Yamaha V-max 1200cc motorcycle that has been customized ;D

Cheers,
Jim Rodgers
RP Supervisor
Ontario Power Generation
Nuclear Waste Management
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Post by: HAIRDUDE on Apr 04, 2007, 04:03
In my garage right now:
1 SUV
1 Luxury Sedan
1 Motorcycle
1 Snowblower

HAIRDUDE

Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: Atomic_Punk on Apr 05, 2007, 07:49
Outback
Titan
Cannondale
Kona
Barracuda
Radio Flyer
B.O.B.
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: HousePuke on Apr 05, 2007, 08:03
I drive a 2006 Hyundai Azera, the wife drives a 2003 Mini Cooper S.  Very different cars, both fun in their own ways.
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Post by: Already Gone on Apr 05, 2007, 08:10
2005 Ford Focus, 30 mpg or more. This is our third Focus, 1st was a lemon and Ford replaced it with another which we loved both for its performance on the road and off.

As some of you may remember our youngest daughter passed out at the wheel of this auto doing 70 mph on I-20 in Columbia back in 2004. She actually hit the guard rail, drove through a wooded area and flipped at least 3 times and landed upside down on the access road below the interstate. With the grace of God she suffered only minor injuries which include multiple stiches to her elbow, ear, and forehead and staples in the back of her head along with 3 compressed discs in her back. The car was not as fortunate.

She now drives a Chevy Malibu, but I bought another Focus.

I drive a 2002 Focus.  It is not a sexy or prestigious car.  However, it is fun to drive, handles like a starfighter, gets decent (not spectacular) mileage.  The trunk is cavernous, and it doesn't cost much to insure.  It sure beats the hell out of corssing the country in a pickup that is longer and heavier and harder to park thatn an AMTRAK Metroliner.  Besides, I don't see the point in hauling around a bunch of atmosphere for 358 days evey year just to have it to haul a payload for the other 7.

I stopped driving foreign cars when I realized that I live, work, and pay taxes in the United States of America, and Honda, BMW, and Toyota are not going to give a damn if the US economy goes bankrupt.  I have fewer opportunities to buy American made goods all the time.  I'm going to buy American cars as long as they make them here.
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Post by: Brett LaVigne on Apr 05, 2007, 02:25
I drive a 2002 Focus.  It is not a sexy or prestigious car.  However, it is fun to drive, handles like a starfighter, gets decent (not spectacular) mileage.  The trunk is cavernous, and it doesn't cost much to insure.  It sure beats the hell out of corssing the country in a pickup that is longer and heavier and harder to park thatn an AMTRAK Metroliner.  Besides, I don't see the point in hauling around a bunch of atmosphere for 358 days evey year just to have it to haul a payload for the other 7.

I stopped driving foreign cars when I realized that I live, work, and pay taxes in the United States of America, and Honda, BMW, and Toyota are not going to give a damn if the US economy goes bankrupt.  I have fewer opportunities to buy American made goods all the time.  I'm going to buy American cars as long as they make them here.

Very respectable stance.  Consider however that Toyota directly employ's and indirectly creates (dealerships) somewhere in the range of 120,000 American jobs and produces over 1 million autos inside the US.  Also consider that for every auto worker there are typically 5 - 7 jobs created in other industry around where the plants operate.
They are currently the 4th largest "American" auto maker and growing every year.  GM and Ford continue to close plants and ramp up production in countries outside of the US and I won't even go into Chrysler's short commings.

Sorry, I can't help playing the devils advocate and I was raised by General Motors income.  I have always driven American cars until a recent Nissan (Infinity) purchase and continue to own an American 2nd car.  I wish they would manage their business's better and stop what seems to be an inevidable market take over by Toyota.

I will continue to own "American" made cars but common, even frickin' Hyundai has a 10 year/100,000 mile waranty!  GM was only 3years/36,000 miles up until recently and I have been screwed more than once by it.  My Infinity is good till 70K.

Sorry, this was a little off topic but it is a topic of passion with me probably due to growing up in an area that was ruined by GM's inability to manage their business and unions negotiating themselves right out of a job.  Different thread, I am done with my rant.

Peace 8)
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Post by: Already Gone on Apr 05, 2007, 05:51
If nobody bought a foreign car that was "built" in America, those jobs would go to GM, Ford and Chrysler employees.  The same people would have jobs - only they would be putting together cars that are made from (mostly) American parts and American steel.

Japanese cars "produced" in America are assembled here from Japanese-made parts, using steel from Japan.  The profits go home to Japan and support the Japanese government and economy - which heavily subsidizes the Japanese auto industry.

An Accura is a Honda with the top of the H bent in.  It has a Honda engine and all Japanese parts.  A Lexus is a Toyota that costs 3 times as much because they put leather seats in it.

I used to love my BMW.  I'm probably not going to buy another one though - even though it is one of the finest production cars in the world.

I'm not saying that these are badly-made cars.  They are fine.  But Americans need to support American industry - who in turn should be expected to be good citizens of the country.  Any American brand who moves its corporate HQ overseas or outsources to cheap labor abroad is American in name only, and we shouldn't buy from them either.
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Post by: rlbinc on Apr 05, 2007, 07:28
2005 Honda Civic.
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Post by: Brett LaVigne on Apr 06, 2007, 12:18
Until GM, Dodge, Ford, Chevy, or any other company that builds so called US cars can come up with something that will last at least as long as a Toyota, I'm sticking with a Toyota. It doesn't matter if those companies offer a one hundred thousand mile / ten year or not. For my money, I'll take the three year / thirty six thousand, with a lot less headache.

Them there Toyota's do out last most everything else, that's for sure.  But I will make the argument that most of the car companies out there including the big 3 make a pretty decent car these days, just took a decade or so for the GM, Fords, Chryslers to start to catch up.


Did ya know...

Honda's Ohio-built Accord is 70% domestic parts. Toyota's Corolla is made in a California plant alongside General Motors models.

Ford Fusion sedan is made in Mexico; only half its parts are from the USA or Canada. GM pitches its small HHR sport utility and giant Suburban straight at the American market, but they, too, are built in Mexico. HHR has only 41% American and Canadian parts.

More than three-quarters of the parts in Dodge's new Nitro SUV, which is assembled in Toledo, Ohio, are American or Canadian. But the profits go to Germany because Dodge is part of DaimlerChrysler. Chrysler Group, meanwhile, just became the first major automaker to announce it's going to make small cars for the U.S. market in China.

It certainly is hard these days to know who your auto dollars are really supporting.

Few more interesting facts...

USA models built in Mexico or Canada: (Check out the Truck brands)

Buik Rendezvous
Cadillac Escalade EXT & ESV
Chevrolet Avalanche
Chevrolet HHR
Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Suburban
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Dodge Ram
Ford Fusion
GMC Sierra
GMC Yukon XL
Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ
Mercury Milan
Buick LaCrosse/Allure   
Ford Crown Victoria 
Chevrolet Equinox   
Ford Edge 
Chevrolet Impala   
Ford Freestar 
Chevrolet Monte Carlo   
GMC Sierra 
Chevrolet Silverado   
Lincoln MKX 
Chrysler 300   
Mercury Grand Marquis 
Chrysler minivans   
Mercury Monterey 
Chrysler Pacifica   
Pontiac Grand Prix 
 Dodge Charger   
Pontiac Torrent 
Dodge Magnum 



Import models built in the USA: (Interesting list, and suprisingly long...)

Acura RDX   
Mitsubishi Raider 
Acura TL   
Nissan Altima 
BMW X5   
Nissan Armada 
BMW Z4   
Nissan Frontier 
Honda Accord
Nissan Maxima 
Honda Civic
Nissan Pathfinder 
Honda Element   
Nissan Quest 
Honda Odyssey   
Nissan Titan 
Honda Pilot   
Nissan Xterra 
Hyundai Santa Fe   
Saab 9-7X 
Hyundai Sonata   
Subaru B9 Tribeca 
Infiniti QX56   
Subaru Baja 
Isuzu Ascender EXT   
Subaru Legacy 
Isuzu i-280, 1-350 pickup   
Toyota Avalon 
Mazda B-Series   
Toyota Camry 
Mazda6   
Toyota Camry Hybrid 
Mazda Tribute   
Toyota Corolla 
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class   
Toyota Sequoia 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class   
Toyota Sienna 
Mercedes-Benz R-class   
Toyota Solara 
Mitsubishi Eclipse   
Toyota Tacoma 
Mitsubishi Endeavor   
Toyota Tundra 
Mitsubishi Galant 


I will also mention that I have 2 friends that both work for Toyota in San Antonio, TX.  One jumped ship from Delphi a few years ago because he knew there was no future in it.  The other jumped ship from Chrysler for the same reason.  The American auto workers that work for Toyota have no fear of loosing their job due to cuts in production or declining domestic sales.  Unfortunately that is not the case with the big 3.  I have literally dozens of people that I know personally that are out of work from Ford and GM plants closing, Chrysler cut backs and Delphi bankruptcy.  It is a sad situation.
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Post by: Mike McFarlin on Apr 06, 2007, 08:01
Hummer H2.
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Post by: Roll Tide on Apr 06, 2007, 09:06
More than three-quarters of the parts in Dodge's new Nitro SUV, which is assembled in Toledo, Ohio, are American or Canadian. But the profits go to Germany because Dodge is part of DaimlerChrysler.

Actually the debts are going there!
I drive "American" cares, even though I can't prove it is more patriotic to drive a Mexican-made car with a US badge than an Ohio-made car with a Japanese badge. I drive them because they look and sound good.
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Post by: Fermi2 on Apr 06, 2007, 11:49
I have never been in a foreign car, even for a ride. I'll walk first.

Oh and in answer to question 2. I used to ride a Harley but I can't ride a bike now due to broken elbows. I guess if I could I'd be riding one now. Pretty much whatever vehicle I'm currently driving is my dream car.

Mike
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Post by: rlbinc on Apr 06, 2007, 12:52
You might walk first, if that's how you count pennies.

I'm a roadie and I put 30,000 miles a year on a car. This car cost 14,750 on CarsDirect, gets over 35 mpg and has an extremely low maintenance cost. I change the Mobil 1 oil every 7500 miles. I'll drive it 7 years, put 200k miles on it and sell it to a college kid when I'm done.

Since I work for my own company, I get my 48.5 cents per mile.

Does your vehicle pay this well?
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Post by: diliigaf on Apr 06, 2007, 01:12

     8)     I drive a 2003 F150 Harley Davidson anniversary edition ( supercharged 400 plus horsepower ) and a 1986 Harley Davidson FXRS.... I too refuse to drive foreign vehicles, I wish more AMERICANS would do the same...   
      But that's why our country is becoming inferior to others, (loyalty)...  I suppose most people forget how we won WWII, we were not reliant on any other country but our own... We were loyal and faithful... Stick that in your pipe and smoke it... >:(
     
      When I shop for clothes and other items I always look at the tag first to see if it is made in America....
      When my last truck got backed into and the insurance company went to give me a rental I refused what they offered, it was a Nissan...  I told them I would only take an American vehicle.  You should of heard their response, but I got my request... Take care... ;D
             
                                              Peace  8)
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Post by: Fermi2 on Apr 06, 2007, 01:31
You might walk first, if that's how you count pennies.

I'm a roadie and I put 30,000 miles a year on a car. This car cost 14,750 on CarsDirect, gets over 35 mpg and has an extremely low maintenance cost. I change the Mobil 1 oil every 7500 miles. I'll drive it 7 years, put 200k miles on it and sell it to a college kid when I'm done.

Since I work for my own company, I get my 48.5 cents per mile.

Does your vehicle pay this well?


I will absolutely walk first and have. The last time I had a flat tire was on a 20 degree day in Michigan. I was 4 miles from home, 2 miles from a phone. I was offered a ride by a nice person in a foreign car. I said no thank you. If I had a choice between a car that I have to pay 2 dollars for a mile and a foreign car that I pay a penny for a mile I'll drive the American brand.

Mike
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Post by: diliigaf on Apr 06, 2007, 01:33
     
                      Karma to you BZ... 8)
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Post by: RDTroja on Apr 06, 2007, 01:56
I have bought three foreign cars in my life (2 Alfa Romeos and a Honda Civic) all when I was in my twenties before the concept of foreign car makers taking over was an issue. Since 1982 I have bought Chrysler products and have been very happy with them all. Now that Chrysler is a 'foreign' company I feel like I have just a bit of a dilemma, but my Magnum is largely US made and I just couldn't resist the Crossfire. It appears that Chrysler will once again be an American company soon if Mr. Kerkorian has his way.

I am not as obsessed as BZ (imagine my surprise) but I do believe in 'Buy American', even after living in Michigan and realizing that the American car manufacturers made their own proverbial bed.
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Post by: diliigaf on Apr 06, 2007, 02:09

            I too have had 3 foreign autos in my life, a Toyota a Nissan and a Honda...  :(    As well I rode Jap bikes when I was young ( very young), the faster the better ( used to race them) a long time ago..
      But that was when this country was still dependent (for the most part) of its self....
  Then I grew up and have seen how we are selling ourselves out... Not good.

      I wouldn't own a foreign auto if given one, period. >:(
                 
                                            Peace  8)
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Post by: Brett LaVigne on Apr 06, 2007, 03:13
I am all about American made products.  I love my country and want to support it by purchasing products made here.  I have owned somewhere around 30 cars in my life time and 29 of them had a domestic badge on them.  Sorry but I just don't have the patratisim for the "Amercian" auto makers any more, they sold us out years ago.  If there is a Chevy, Ford, Chrysler that I like, I buy it, but only because I like it.  If you really think that your are being patriotic when you buy a car from the big 3 and won't even get into a car with a foriegn name on it, your logic is suspect (look at the lists in my last post).  None of them are All American and many of them are only part American and some of them are None American.  GM, Ford and Chrysler consider themselves a "Global Auto Manufacturer", they don't care about being patriotic or providing jobs for the American working class, they care about the bottom line and shareholders, period.  If creating Flint Michigans accross the country will help the operating income they will do it all day long and not loose a wink of sleep.
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Post by: rlbinc on Apr 06, 2007, 03:21
GM outsourced engine manufacturing to Mexico in the 1980s.
(Hint: that Hecho en Mexico casting on your engine block)
Chrysler sold you a Japanese car as a Dodge Colt before that.
Ford did the same thing. Mazdas and Fords rolled off the Flat Rock Michigan assembly line.

My Harley FLHTCUI has German Bosch Ignition and Fuel Injection, Italian Cast Cylinders, and German Metzeler Tires. It seems to run better than the 1967 XLCH I had with a Fairbanks Morse Magneto, a Tillotson Carburetor, Milwaukee Iron Cylinders, and Goodyear Tires.

I'd buy a mass produced American car if there was one. There hasn't been one in years.

But the former IBEW (LU 51, Springfield, IL) guy in me admires your resolve to remember days gone by.

I remember back when most US jobs had pensions and benefits.

Then 1975 happened.




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Post by: Jack U. Loyd on Apr 07, 2007, 11:02
Drive a Titan.... Fish a tournament flats boat...Ride a Big Dog Bulldog....Hey Dilligaf..How are ya?  I remember when you slapped pipes on that bad#&% fxr at South Texas. Later All.
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Post by: HousePuke on Apr 08, 2007, 07:59
I too have owned at least 30 cars in my life and only about 5 had american name plates.  All 5 were BIG disappointments.  Out of approximately 25 foreign cars only 2 were disappointments.  My choice in the cars I buy (or any other product) has nothing to do with my patriotism.  I am every bit as patriotic as anyone posting here.  My choices are about quality and desireability.
This nonsense about buy american because it's the right thing to do is BS.  We're in a global economy.  Get used to it.
'nough said.
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Post by: allforthenukie on Apr 08, 2007, 08:53
When I first hit the road it seemed the weapon of choice for road techs was a Chevy S10 Blazer or full size SUV type vehicle. I was driving a rusty 1974 Impala then. When I made senior and could afford better I got a Chevy fullsize pickup with extended cab and four wheel drive. All my stuff fits safe and dry in the back of the cab. The four wheel drive goes fine through the snow. It has a small V8 and stickshift so it's not too bad on gas. And it can haul and tow if needed. Ready for anything! To me the full size extender cab pickup is the perfect vehicle for a migrant nukeworker. Just my opinion.
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Post by: stormgoalie on Apr 10, 2007, 09:44
WOW did this thread go way off topic or is it just me ??? To say "Buy American" (seems that this slogan has been around most of my life) is a good and noble saying, but the reality of it is that much of what Americans buy is that they believe is made in the US is more likely assembled in the US.  Most major corporations will outsource their parts manufacturing to a foreign company and just put the parts together in the States.  Back in the days when the States was a major player on the world market and less reliant on foreign countries for consumer items this wasn't an issue, now the coin has flipped and the US has slipped in to being a consumer and not a supplier.  If people want to look for a root cause for this I would have to say it is the quality of life expectations of people living in the US.  We (I am an American that lives in Canada, but only for the past 6 years).  We have priced (wages, benefits, etc.) right out of the market place.  Corporations are in business to make money and when labour costs are too high, they look elsewhere. 

All of the above is just one man's humble opinion.

Jim Rodgers
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Post by: stormgoalie on Apr 10, 2007, 12:30
OOOOPS, should have previewed my post before submitting LOL.  I just re-read and realized that I shouldn't have been multi-tasking while attempting to write my posting.  Please forgive the editorial issues.

Cheers,
Jim Rodgers
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: Marco on Apr 10, 2007, 02:17
I stopped driving foreign cars when I realized that I live, work, and pay taxes in the United States of America, and Honda, BMW, and Toyota are not going to give a damn if the US economy goes bankrupt.  I have fewer opportunities to buy American made goods all the time.  I'm going to buy American cars as long as they make them here.
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Hey Beercourt, there are some foreign cars which are actually built in the US. There are working US citizens, which pay taxes as well.

I live in a "car country" and I drive a 2002 Nissan Primera (Shame on me), and my wife a 2001 Renault Megane Convertible. German cars are too expensive in this part of Europe, so people tend to buy  mostly foreign cars.
A lot of German cars are manufactured beyond the former "iron curtain", so I don't really have a problem with driving an Asian car.

I would love to drive a US SUV (Jeep Grand Cherokee or something), but gas prices are too high in Europe, so I would work the half month for the car. :D
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Post by: Austria on Apr 11, 2007, 08:40
Japanese cars "produced" in America are assembled here from Japanese-made parts, using steel from Japan. 

Um, not exactly. Check out
  http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB114731076341249773-vC7NDlPLXotsdDHpLbpm5Ewbo9E_20060610.html?mod=tff_article

Granted, this is a complex issue from many sides but the old "Buy American" attitude doesn't really help. That's part of what got us into so much trouble in the first place. We were complacent enough to buy cars that had to be replaced every 3 or 4 years because they rusted out or just broke down. We didn't care. They were cheap and so was the gas. The auto industry happily went along and after a 'gas crisis' or two, they found themselves unable to compete and catch up with both foreign competition and a suddenly more fickle U.S. market demanding more efficient cars. 

That said, I have owned many US autos and have had good and bad ones. Loved my 1990 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, (for example) which was the last new US vehicle I bought. Ran great with the 4.0, was very reliable and spent very little time in the shop.
On the other hand, the 2003 Fiat Punto we own here is an absolutely fantastic little car. I remember when Fiat stood for "Fix It Again, Tony" but so far this has been THE most reliable auto I've ever owned. Small as it is, it seats four adults comfortably and is actually quieter, more stable, and smoother at highway speeds (80mph here) than any larger American car I've rented back in the US recently. And being a long time fan of many American cars, I can say I was more than a little surprised at this. Our next car will probably be a Fiat as well.

Living in Austria, it is surprising to hear how much trouble Ford is having back home. They are doing quite well in Europe. The British think that Ford has actually improved Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Land Rover since taking them over some years ago. Ford is a global company and has a much larger brand presence here than GM, but GM is actually increasing their market share here. There are loads of Chryslers on the road here as well, all proudly displaying a "Made in Austria" badge.

Ford, GM, and Chrysler need to figure out a way to translate their successes overseas into success back home.
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Post by: Nuke Lifer on Apr 11, 2007, 09:07
You can argue the Made in America deal ALL DAY LONG.
I ask another question; Where do the profits go?

In the end, do we Americans REALLY want to lose our heritage? What if Ford does go bankrupt? Ford is THE American ICON of manufacturing. Ford INVENTED the modern concept of the assembly line.

If we keep going the way we are, we'll lose our place in the world economy and manufacturing. The start of the fall, for once the greatest nation in the world will be dependant on foreign supply for everything. Buy American seems to be an out-dated slogan that's more important than we realize. We're already dependant on Wal-Mart for supplying us with Cheap Chineese crap.

OK, back to the original subject: There was no choice for my rides.........
Me? I drive a 67 Chevy with a dual quad 427 5 speed and a Chevy Suburban. For economy, I hop on my Motorcycle or drive my 283 powered El Camino. Screw that Jap crap!!!!

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Post by: Brett LaVigne on Apr 11, 2007, 09:45
Where do the profits go?  Where do the profits go?...

Not an unimportant question but, I do know that if Toyota creates over 120,000 jobs directly and indirectly (auto workers and dealer sales/service employee's) in this country and there are...lets say 4 (conservative, really more like 6 or 7) lower paying jobs that are supported in these areas (Walmart, gas station, McDonalds etc.).
If the average autoworker and dealership worker makes $50,000/year and the clerk at the gas station, local Walmart etc. makes $8/hr and don't even consider any benefits that are tacked on to these wages you'll start to see that because Toyota produces over 1 million autos in this country it directly and indirectly pumps TENS OF BILLIONS of dollars into the American economy.

With all of that do I really care if Toyota's profit margin ($180'ish billion dollar company operating on a 6.7% profit margin) go's to Japan?  Not really...  And, if this still bothers you, buy Toyota stock.  Own part of the company.  It outperforms any domestic car brand stock.

Kind of crude calculations but ball park and you see what I am getting at.
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Post by: LaFeet on Apr 25, 2007, 07:36
 I have a number of vehicle... but mainly use my beast Montero while working.

 As for chosing either American or foreign cars... I choose that vehicle that suits my needs.  I have not bought a new "work" vehicle, and the quality is such that i believe I can put on another 200000 miles on it (only 212200 on rolling).

 Its kinda like beer... some of you drink that fizzy yellow s***..  while I prefer beer that has character and flavor
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Post by: Mike McFarlin on Apr 25, 2007, 08:36
Still rolling along, huh? Washed it yet?
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Post by: LaFeet on Apr 25, 2007, 10:36
Still rolling along, huh? Washed it yet?

Had too.... they use way too much salt up here in Yankeeville
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Post by: vikingfan on Apr 26, 2007, 05:46
 as for my personal vehicles we have a trailblazer and a ford windstar. like feet said I buy what works best for me...lol just glad i don't have to drive my own vehicle to my job sites anymore, means much less hassles
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Post by: jcouch on Apr 27, 2007, 11:01
A '00' expidition, '05' honda RVT 1000(had it up to 180mph but it'll do 200), 20ft pontoon, a KTM dirt bike, and 4 wheeler--------- damn i love my job 8)
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: MMCDude on May 06, 2007, 10:00
2001 F150 (mine)
2006 Ford Fusion (hers)
2000 Suzuki Katana 750 (my toy)
1995 (or so) John Deere STX38 (do you think she'd be caught dead on that thing???)   ;)
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Post by: greengoo on Jun 10, 2007, 09:53
         
                  ??? You left motorcycle off the poll.
                                                                   :(

That's my bad. :-[ [lowers head in shame]
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Post by: ruth13 on Jun 11, 2007, 08:59
86 Nissan 300Z - mine
07 Titan  - his
81 HD Lowrider - mostly his,but he tags me along

and when I'm on the road we switch vehicles.....
I travel with the truck and he keeps the Z
works for us....
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Post by: Mike McFarlin on Jun 12, 2007, 05:22
H2 Hummer.
Still getting the great gas mileage, right.
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Post by: LaFeet on Jun 14, 2007, 09:55
Just got one of those Suzuki Aeros for the kids.... great gas milage and more room than the previous Nissan (which recently was totaled by said kids) and safer.....

Still driving the beast... had to swap out the original alternator at 212000 miles.
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Post by: s1wlightning@msn.com on Jun 14, 2007, 04:34
I drive a 2006 Volkwagen Passat 2.0T, it's a hellified grocery getter with a turbo but it look good and gets 30+MPG.  Plus, I can get it programmed to give it more boost and 40 extra HP.  Dream car though is either a perfect 68 Camaro or a 07 Corvette Z06, to bad I don't have $70,000 laying around for either of them.  And as my screen name implies, I use to have a 98 Buell S1 White Lightning that I regretfully sold, and had a 04 Buel Lightning XB12S that was totaled by my roommate while I was away.  Still owes me for that.
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Post by: Roll Tide on Jun 14, 2007, 04:44
And as my screen name implies, I use to have a 98 Buell S1 White Lightning

OH, I thought you were at S1W (Submarine 1st design of Westinghouse). The Passat sounds quite acceptable.
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: doctormoo on Jun 14, 2007, 04:58
currently gm and ford do it for me
1995 chevy suburban 150000 miles and no problems except ac work
2005 ford focus station wagon 31 miles to the gallon sure like it at the pump @$3.00+
always been gm fan
miss my classics 67 cutlass convertible and a red 2dr hardtop
lol folks at work car alarms would go off when i drove into the parking lot
still waiting on my dad to quit driving his 67 gmc pickup and give it to me to restore
believe it or not it has a 351 V6 4 speed

its a conspiracy!!!
it is all about exxon/shell
the gas problems with the big automakers and goverment
oops i spilled the beans i guess ive been reading too much tri lateral commission......
now im on the list....
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Post by: nukewood on Jun 15, 2007, 12:39
2004 Dodge Sprinter van, 5 cyl turbo diesel, hauls 2 tons ,25 mpg +
1998 Ford Explorer Sport,only 17mpg but its paid for.
2005 HD Sportster 1200
1990 Range Rover-luv it
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Post by: LaFeet on Jun 16, 2007, 12:14
its a conspiracy!!!
it is all about exxon/shell
the gas problems with the big automakers and goverment
oops i spilled the beans i guess ive been reading too much tri lateral commission......
now im on the list....


So why do you (and I ) still drive beasts ????


I know     you like (as do I ) your buttocks to feel comfy 8)
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: shayne on Jun 16, 2007, 11:08
I drive a 2006 Volkwagen Passat 2.0T, it's a hellified grocery getter with a turbo but it look good and gets 30+MPG.  Plus, I can get it programmed to give it more boost and 40 extra HP.

I really liked my Passat.  I did get the chip reprogrammed to 1 bar boost from the turbo and my mpg actually improved because of the better fuel to air ratios in the programming. 

Now I'm driving 04 Honda Civic (getting ~34 city/40 highway mpg) and 05 Mazda 6.

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Post by: s1wlightning@msn.com on Jun 19, 2007, 08:35
I really liked my Passat.  I did get the chip reprogrammed to 1 bar boost from the turbo and my mpg actually improved because of the better fuel to air ratios in the programming. 

Now I'm driving 04 Honda Civic (getting ~34 city/40 highway mpg) and 05 Mazda 6.



Yeah, I'm waiting on getting it done, but when I do, Mustangs are gonna be wondering what happened when they pull up next to me at a light.  When I had my 93' Z28, every light I pulled up to someone wanted to race.  It didn't matter what they were driving or who they were, there is something about being in a fast car that makes people want to race you.  I had a 16 y/o kid pull up next to me in some 80's chevy cavalier and I just had to, I couldn't let him think for a second his car was better then mine.
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Post by: Iced Tiger on Jun 20, 2007, 01:57
Currently driving a 2002 Passat.
Wife drives a 2007 ford fiesta style, still no scratches on it yet  ;D
Currently looking for my next bike, possibly a CBX 1000 if I can find a good one. :)
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Post by: Turbo on Jun 20, 2007, 03:18
1989 Mustang LX Convertible (W/ the 5.0, My third Mustang and personal favorite car)
2000 Dodge Ram P/U and Momma drives a 1998 Ford Explorer.

Most of my friends drive sports cars ranging from newer imports to old american muscle.

As far as economics, It don't much matter what you drive when you only live 7 miles from the plant you work at.
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Post by: flamatrix99 on Jun 22, 2007, 11:02
I drive a black 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Extended Cab and the wife drives a white 2000 Dodge Durango.
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Post by: Iced Tiger on Jun 25, 2007, 10:59
Forget the CBX 1000, just bought myself a Suzuki GSXR 750 streetfighter   ;D advertised on ebay. Can't wait to ride it, wish it would stop raining here, typical British summer weather as usual.  8)
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Post by: shayne on Jun 26, 2007, 05:28
We recently bought a house, so many things are impossible with 2 sedans, so we replaced the older 04 Honda Civic (lease up) with a Toyota Tundra.
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Post by: Mike McFarlin on Sep 11, 2007, 01:38
Still have my 77 Chevy Stepside 4x4, had it 33 years now. Only 137k miles. Also still have the H2 Hummer. Sometimes my Harley Davidson.
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Post by: JessJen on Sep 11, 2007, 02:11
Im still driving around my 2000 chrysler sebring convertible.  Shes looking a lil worn around the edges with 120k on her but if I get another 50k miles ill be happy as a clam.  I think the next vehicle will be a truck though.  Im mostly a city dweller but I like the idea of putting a cover on the back and just using the bed as a MASSIVE trunk so I can fit a stroller and luggage.

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Post by: B.PRESGROVE on Dec 10, 2007, 10:03
2003 Ford Expedition and a 1992 Ford Explorer, both trucks have 95,000 miles on them.
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Post by: tigger on Dec 10, 2007, 11:22
I have a 2000 Dodge Durango, with 180k mile, runs beautifully... haven't had the normal transmission problems that normal plague them. And this spring if all goes well, I will be buying an 08 Volvo S60. Going to look at them this weekend.
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Post by: jwreezy1 on Jun 17, 2010, 05:11
2006 Honda Accord for workdays
2008 Infiniti M35 for the weekends
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Post by: Nuclear NASCAR on Jun 17, 2010, 06:13
         
                  ??? You left motorcycle off the poll.
                                                                   :(

Sorry it took me 3 years to fix it. 
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Post by: stormgoalie on Jun 18, 2010, 02:32
Sorry it took me 3 years to fix it. 

Better late than never ;D Finally got to put my vote in the proper place!
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Post by: thenuttyneutron on Jun 18, 2010, 09:50
I drive my beat up old Saturn.  My wife sometimes lets me driver her Subaru, the one that I pay for :P,  when the weather gets bad.
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Post by: Nuclear NASCAR on Jun 18, 2010, 10:35
The minivan met a deer it didn't like on the way into work one morning.  The replacement was a 5 speed PT Cruiser, which my son's now driving.  I'm enjoying my '04 Neon,also a 5 speed these days. (Gotta enjoy the drive to work somehow, right? :P)
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Post by: bradley535 on Jun 19, 2010, 12:25
I drive my wife insane.
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Post by: Content1 on Jun 19, 2010, 03:56
1984 Merc 300 SD that can run on vegetable oil, even used oil, so it fuel skyrockets under cap & trade I can use alternate fuels.  Vegetable oil is carbon neutral and growing the soy it absorbed carbon dioxide that is simply re-introduced upon burning it.  Otherwise I bike to work.
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Post by: xobxdoc on Jun 20, 2010, 09:21
I made a lot of big mistakes over the years and one of those was when I was fresh off the boat. My sole focus was getting a Corvette. My pay had more than doubled so I didn't listen to all the older techs calling me an idiot. There were several. I kept that piece of crap for four years. It even got stolen but "lucky for me" it was found and returned. While working at a Duke plant, a girl came up to me and asked," aren't you the guy with the Vette"? Why yes...Yes I am. This of course led to another big mistake which lasted 19 years. But now that I think of it, if I had not bought that car, I would not have my son. So thanks to that financially inept purchase of that piece of crap car, I am having an awesome Father's Day so far. Happy Father's Day!!!!
The best vehicle was my 95 Astro mini van. I used it in the business I ran while I was out of the nukes for 5 years. I kept it when I got my Ops job. I put 247,000 miles on it. I especially loved it during outages. When you had these idiots that would take up a space and a half with their behemoth dually, I made it my mission to fit in the half space. I would just crawl out the back.
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Post by: nukewood on Jun 20, 2010, 01:27
1984 Mercedes 190 diesel, 200,000 miles ( just broken in) ,over 40 mpg, reliable. As an American ,I wish we had the option of finding more cars like this to buy rather than the plethora of fire breathing monsters that America has a love affair with.
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Post by: LaFeet on Jun 28, 2010, 11:33
Still driving the 97 montero...... 5 cows, 3 deer, and 2 turkeys later it's still chugging down the motorcade.  Only 257,000 miles and I am still on the original shocks....  I think i will keep it another 5 years before moving into a FX50 ;)
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Post by: sscone on Aug 05, 2010, 10:56
A 2005 VW Jetta GLI version. 6 speed, 1.8L 4cyl /w turbo. gets about 32 miles/gal. if I keep foot out of it.
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Post by: Jimmykroffa on Aug 07, 2010, 10:41
I DRIVE A DODGE STRATUS!
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Post by: Sun Dog on Aug 07, 2010, 01:01
I DRIVE A DODGE STRATUS!

It is admirable that you have the guts to admit that.  But really, did you have to shout?
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Post by: On The Road on Aug 07, 2010, 01:56
I have a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab with a 6.2L Gas with 420 horses, and I also have a 2003 Heritage Softail.
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Post by: Jimmykroffa on Aug 07, 2010, 03:52
Actually, I did have to shout. That's the Will Ferrell skit on Saturday Night Live...He's at the dinner table with his family and his kids are disrespecting him. He stands up and shouts "You do not talk to me like that!! I work too hard to deal with this stuff!! I work too hard!! I'm a Division Manager in charge of 49 people!! I drive a Dodge Stratus!!" ;D
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Post by: Sun Dog on Aug 07, 2010, 04:05
Actually, I did have to shout. That's the Will Ferrell skit on Saturday Night Live...He's at the dinner table with his family and his kids are disrespecting him. He stands up and shouts "You do not talk to me like that!! I work too hard to deal with this stuff!! I work too hard!! I'm a Division Manager in charge of 49 people!! I drive a Dodge Stratus!!" ;D

Will who?  SNL stopped existing long before the Stratus was born.
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Post by: HydroDave63 on Aug 07, 2010, 04:58
"You do not talk to me like that!! I work too hard to deal with this stuff!! I work too hard!! I'm a Division Manager in charge of 49 people!! I drive a Dodge Stratus!!" ;D

That almost sounds like a recent OTH nuke on the find-me-a-job thread  ;)

On-topic: Dodge Stratus, it's like a PT Cruiser without the hatchback !
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Post by: Old HP on Aug 07, 2010, 11:59
Lexus RX  like it so much we have 2.

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Post by: Rock Chalk Jayhawk on Nov 18, 2010, 10:57
2006 Nissan Titan LE that the wife now drives since we totaled the 98 Avalon (other driver's fault), and 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder which is my daily driver. Sure does make commuting fun!
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Post by: rcr26 on Apr 11, 2012, 07:09
Depends where you are going at the time. Sometimes I will drive my restored 49 plymouth to a car show. Sometime I
drive my 86 Dodge Truck been to many outages with it back in the old days. I drive my restored 1970 Nova now to Muscle Car shows it has been to DC Cook, IP2, McGuire, Vermont Yankee in the early 80s.I dive the 97 dually for distance driving now since it carries 150 gallons of fuel. Sometimes I will drive the Corvair or the 75 Nova. All my Rad toys. I have 8 vehicles at this time and looking for more.
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Post by: Takar on Jan 04, 2013, 04:21
2004 Tahoe LT for the family and a 1998 white Saturn SL1(all manual, no power) for me. Great gas mileage and runs like a champ.
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Post by: Mike McFarlin on Jan 04, 2013, 03:21
2012 Ford F250 4x4 diesel.
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Post by: bill10249 on Jan 10, 2013, 06:31
Two Corvettes (wife and I)
Two Goldwings  (Wife and I)
Chevy 4X4 (me)
Mustang covertible ( step son)
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Post by: UncaBuffalo on Jan 10, 2013, 07:26
Giant Escaper mountain bike.  :)
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Post by: indoprime on Jan 16, 2013, 02:14
2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport and a 2012 Nissan Altima 2door coupe.
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Post by: rlbinc on Feb 27, 2013, 03:19
You might walk first, if that's how you count pennies.

I'm a roadie and I put 30,000 miles a year on a car. This car cost 14,750 on CarsDirect, gets over 35 mpg and has an extremely low maintenance cost. I change the Mobil 1 oil every 7500 miles. I'll drive it 7 years, put 200k miles on it and sell it to a college kid when I'm done.

Since I work for my own company, I get my 48.5 cents per mile.

Does your vehicle pay this well?

Update: Its 2013, and the Honda has 165,000 miles on it. It will be ten years old in 2015, and I should have that 200,000 miles on it.
Bought an Oxygen Sensor and Tires.

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Post by: nukewood on Feb 27, 2013, 03:45
Finally sold my 84 MB 190 diesel with almost 300k ; to another roadtech's son. Hope he'll double the miles. I bought a new Hyundai Elantra in July . Already has 30000 miles on it . I 'll be pleased if it can come close to matching the Benz. By the way, Hyundai over estmated the fuel mileage at 40 mpg. It only gets 38 mpg. They now send me  about $ 40 every 3 mos in credit for as long as I own the car.
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Post by: allenmurrow on Feb 27, 2013, 04:08
'12 Nissan Xterra Pro4X
'07 Ford F250 Diesel
'06 Honda VTX 1300C
'04 Audi A4
'02 Four Winns 268 Vista (water travel  ;))

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Post by: hoghunter on Feb 28, 2013, 02:09
You might walk first, if that's how you count pennies.

I'm a roadie and I put 30,000 miles a year on a car. This car cost 14,750 on CarsDirect, gets over 35 mpg and has an extremely low maintenance cost. I change the Mobil 1 oil every 7500 miles. I'll drive it 7 years, put 200k miles on it and sell it to a college kid when I'm done.

Since I work for my own company, I get my 48.5 cents per mile.

Does your vehicle pay this well
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Let's see you judge: Wife's 98 mustang 310 grand and other then normal oil change etc. put both ball joints and thats all haven't changed plugs but twice
my 88 trooper paid 1500 for in 2000 had from MD to FL,Ar to NC several times has 250 grand and most done to it was fuel pump
My 06 Dodge Ram 1500 4 door had 75 grand when bought now has 120 and already have replaced ball joints tie- rod ends water pump and now the tranny going bad (time to dump) newer don't mean better
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Post by: Mike McFarlin on Feb 28, 2013, 03:59
2013 Ford F-250 King Ranch 4x4 diesel.
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Post by: MrHazmat on Feb 28, 2013, 04:05
I have a 06 Dodge 4dr Hemi, with 73000 on it and It will be gone before it hits 100k. ;)
I also have a 08 Dodge 2dr with a 4.7 Standard trans with 70000 on it. It has a lifetime bumper to bumper warranty, I think I will keep this one!  :)
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Post by: RTRT on Mar 05, 2013, 12:06
83 John Deere 2040
91 Ranger
96 F250 Powerstroke
03 Expedition
06 Mustang GT
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Post by: MacGyver on Mar 19, 2013, 03:49
I wonder if this little science fair project will shake out as a viable fuel source for our vehicles in the future,,, gotta admit why didn't I think of this (http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/151087-teenage-girl-creates-sustainable-renewable-algae-biofuel-under-her-bed)!???!? ;) :P
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Post by: Higgs on Mar 20, 2013, 05:58
I have a 06 Dodge 4dr Hemi, with 73000 on it and It will be gone before it hits 100k. ;)
I also have a 08 Dodge 2dr with a 4.7 Standard trans with 70000 on it. It has a lifetime bumper to bumper warranty, I think I will keep this one!  :)

Dang, my 2010 just hit 72K. This is the longest I've kept a Hemi Ram since I started buying them in 2004. I've had the 04, 07, and the 10.

But, a little fender bender (cosmetic, repaired just fine) killed any resale value so I'll just keep this one until it dies.

Justin
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Post by: Nuclear NASCAR on Mar 21, 2013, 05:59
I just rolled 189,000 on my '95 Ram this winter.   The daily driver '05  Neon will hit 160,000 next week.   We just bought an '08  Town & Country a couple months ago for those “I don't feel like riding in a cracker box" type of trips.   It's the low mileage one now, only has about 118,000 on it.
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Post by: GLW on Mar 21, 2013, 08:48
Ford Ranger
Ford Taurus
Ford Escape

All made in USA, by union labor, Twin Cities, St. Louis, Chicago,...
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Post by: HydroDave63 on Mar 21, 2013, 08:36
Ford Ranger
Ford Taurus
Ford Escape

All made in USA, by union labor, Twin Cities, St. Louis, Chicago,...

I hear they have good roll-cage design! ;)
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Post by: Dave Warren on Mar 21, 2013, 09:24
2009 BMW 328ix
2011 Honda CRV
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Post by: nukewood on Mar 21, 2013, 09:29
Thinking of buying my wife a new Ford Escape to replace her 98 Explorer Sport. Can anyone give me feedback on the Escape? Will it pull a small motorcycle trailer? Realitistic mpg , longevity ?
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: GLW on Mar 22, 2013, 10:05
Thinking of buying my wife a new Ford Escape to replace her 98 Explorer Sport. Can anyone give me feedback on the Escape? Will it pull a small motorcycle trailer? Realitistic mpg , longevity ?

comfortable for drivers in the 5'10" and below size range, 6' and above start to feel the "compact" part of the product description...

like all Fords the estimated mpg are about 10% below real world results after factoring in oxygenated gas, mandated additives and the up to 10% ethanol found in a lot of places,...

ride quality is good, build quality is good,....

if the transmission makes it past the first thirty thousand without problems it will shift forever without problems, don't ask me why it's just an observation of the half dozen or so Escapes owned by friends and family,...

with the V6 and front wheel drive plus the factory towing option our Escape pulls up to 2000 pounds like it's not even there, over 2,000 and up to the rated load of about 3,000 you begin to realize you do have something back there, the wedge trailers help about 20% with the fuel mileage, flat fronts are like towing a brick, especially as you pile the weight on,....

don't forget to turn off the traction control when trying to get started or moving slow through deep snow, it works against you in that narrow range of driving conditions,...

watch your tire pressure, if the attention light is on the traction control will not turn off and you will not get up my driveway in January, just ask my son in law, heheheheh,...

room for four adults and no more, if you want to put three across the back seat they need to be kids in that narrow age range where they are out of the boosters and car seats but not adult sized teenagers yet,...

the upholstery has been made out of some sorta ecofriendly soy based fabric since about 2010, don't spill anything on it, not even water, everything stains it, tan, black, gray, etc., the color does not matter, it'll hold stains and watermarks like a wound, albeit they do seem to fade after six months or so, I cannot explain that phenomenon,...

I like mine a lot, the bang for the buck ratio is very good, Ford did revamp the platform this past year and how much has carried over to the new facelift is anybodies guess,...
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Post by: Old HP on Mar 24, 2013, 12:59
Nukewood

 The Escape "wood" be a good choice. I used mine to tow airplane parts, ATVS and lots of other things. Stick to the 6 cylinder model the 2005- 2010 models are pretty reasonable and even more so if 4wd is not that important to you.
Mileage is in the 20 - 25 mpg range for the 4wd models.

Back on topic of what we drive...
Lexus Rx 350 & Toyota Avalon
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: HydroDave63 on Mar 24, 2013, 01:14
like all Fords the estimated mpg are about 10% below real world results after factoring in oxygenated gas, mandated additives and the up to 10% ethanol found in a lot of places,...

I often wondered if I was seeing an optical illusion of my previous 89 Taurus wagon with the 3.8L getting about 35 mpg in cruise, about 20% higher than sticker estimate. If only the head gasket was as good...  ::)

I too am considering a gently used Escape, or possibly a gently used Jeep Patriot. Anyone have any opinion on the 2010 Patriot?
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Post by: GLW on Mar 24, 2013, 06:29
I often wondered if I was seeing an optical illusion of my previous 89 Taurus wagon with the 3.8L getting about 35 mpg in cruise, about 20% higher than sticker estimate......

westerly tail wind when traveling eastbound,...

my '04 ranger had about a 10 to 20 percent mpg spread between the weekly westbound into work and the eastbound home for the weekend,...

influenced by time of year, gas additives, gas quality, headwind vs tailwind and 70 mph vs 80 mph,...

it was a 520 mile trip each way, 1040 miles round trip so a lot of the other p.d.f.'s were normalized by the length of the trip,...

I was amused by the sheer magnitude the simplest things can affect,...

The 1990 through 2000's V-6 Fords are known for head gasket problems after the miles pile up, draining and recharging the engine coolant more often than specified seems to help a lot, there are 3.0's with over 300K miles running the factory head gaskets,...

anecdotally anyways,....

 8)

(sic),...
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Post by: MacGyver on Mar 24, 2013, 07:22
westerly tail wind when traveling eastbound,...


(sic),...

I love a good tailwind,,, both ways would be even better ;)

Have ya'll seen this,,,
[/youtube]

Gotta love those kipkay vid's 8)
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Post by: Nuclear NASCAR on Jun 26, 2013, 02:16
Latest addition:

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Post by: GLW on Jun 26, 2013, 02:27
Latest addition:



MLC or MLIB or both?!?!?
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Post by: Zog on Jun 26, 2013, 02:57
2011 Taurus as daily driver
2007 Porsche Carerra Cabliolet on weekends and really nice day
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Post by: Nuclear NASCAR on Jun 26, 2013, 05:16
MLC or MLIB or both?!?!?
MLIMC now

40 years was long enough to wait, permagrin is back!
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Post by: jmaddox50 on Jun 26, 2013, 06:12
2011 Silverado crew cab. Looking for a commuter if anyone in south AL has something that gets good mileage for sale!
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Post by: GLW on Jun 26, 2013, 08:07
MLIMC now

40 years was long enough to wait, permagrin is back!

 ROFL [clap] ROFL [clap] ROFL [clap] ROFL [clap] ROFL
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: HydroDave63 on Jul 07, 2013, 01:33
Thinking of buying my wife a new Ford Escape to replace her 98 Explorer Sport. Can anyone give me feedback on the Escape? Will it pull a small motorcycle trailer? Realitistic mpg , longevity ?

What did you find out about the Escape? I've kicked around the idea of picking up a gently used model somewhere in the 2006-11 range, 4x4. Thanks!
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Post by: nukewood on Jul 07, 2013, 07:41
I love the looks and running gear of the Escape , but my wife will not let go of her 1998 Ford Explorer Sport which she thinks is bigger and more useful. It only gets 19 mpg but it is paid for.
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Post by: HeatherB. on Jul 07, 2013, 10:30
BEST thing I've ever seen is a certain road tech who travels with a BIG truck hauling a RV/camper AND a cute itty bitty Smart Car IN THE BED of the truck. Stupid gas-guzzling truck to haul the camper, but a very smart & handy vehicle to get him to & from the plant every day. Wish I'd taken a picture...  ;D
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Post by: GLW on Jul 08, 2013, 09:44
I love the looks and running gear of the Escape , but my wife will not let go of her 1998 Ford Explorer Sport which she thinks is bigger and more useful. It only gets 19 mpg but it is paid for.

The Sport model does have bigger exterior dimensions but does not have appreciably more interior dimensions or cargo room (about 1.5 cubic feet more). This is because of improvements in design between 1998 and say 2008 plus the platform for the Sport's interior and body on frame was based off the Ford Ranger pick up truck third generation circa 1993 whereas the Escape is a unique to self design on the CD2 unibody platform. Because the CD2 platform is essentially a passenger car platform the ride and stability are different than a truck derived platform. The 1998 Sport's electronic engine management is a lot less effective than a 2008 or newer Escape's and the safe tow rating is not better if an Escape with the factory tow package is being considered. Aftermarket tow packages for Ford Escapes is not something I would recommend. Add in the added bonus of active engine engagement when towing, selectable stability control functions and a better balance between power train capability and GCWR and the Escape is more useful for the typical driver pulling the occasional trailer.

Now, if you're a towing proficient truck purist who knows how to get the most from your rig in all circumstances the body on frame Explorer Sport has a few pluses. Except that your rig is an Explorer Sport, which is a mediocre tow rig at best and easily crosses into not good territory. And with a Class II/III hitch under the bumper the inadvertent crossing into not good territory is all too easy.

At the end of the day, "it's paid for" is the best reason for keeping the Sport, or just an honest "I like the way it looks" works too.

The Escape is a better vehicle on paper and day to day but, you have to be happy in it, happy counts for a lot.

And don't forget those stupid soy based seat coverings in the later Escapes really are not one of Ford's better ideas.

ETD!!!!
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: GLW on Jul 08, 2013, 09:54
BEST thing I've ever seen is a certain road tech who travels with a BIG truck hauling a RV/camper AND a cute itty bitty Smart Car IN THE BED of the truck. Stupid gas-guzzling truck to haul the camper, but a very smart & handy vehicle to get him to & from the plant every day. Wish I'd taken a picture...  ;D

A Class A diesel pusher towing an enclosed wedge trailer with a Fiat 500 and Ural Tourist inside is the ticket I prefer.  8)
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: HydroDave63 on Jul 08, 2013, 08:06
A Class A diesel pusher towing an enclosed wedge trailer with a Fiat 500 and Ural Tourist inside is the ticket I prefer.  8)

You meant Ural Yamal LE, right?  :P

http://www.imz-ural.com/2012-yamal-limited-edition/ (http://www.imz-ural.com/2012-yamal-limited-edition/)

Only motorcycle with an oar as standard equipment!
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Post by: GLW on Jul 08, 2013, 08:08
You meant Ural Yamal LE, right?  :P

http://www.imz-ural.com/2012-yamal-limited-edition/ (http://www.imz-ural.com/2012-yamal-limited-edition/)

Only motorcycle with an oar as standard equipment!

nope, the Tourist,...

the Tourist can move 3 people at once, the Yamal,... only two,... 8)

(sic)
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: yota on Aug 12, 2013, 12:08
2007.5 Dodge Mega Cab 6.7L Cummins 4x4 with the 6 speed auto as a daily driver. With an AFE intake, full turbo-back exhaust, EGR delete, and a Smarty handheld tuner I get 20 mpg city, 25 mpg hwy.

My "play car" is a 1999 Trans Am which is currently under the knife getting a new engine, transmission, Ford 9" rear axle, nitrous, intake, exhaust, suspension, wheels/tires, etc... Basically, everything that connects to the car to make it go, stop, or handle better is being heavily upgraded.
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Post by: ridgerunner61 on Aug 12, 2013, 07:45
2003 Dodge Ram 1500
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Post by: peteshonkwiler on Aug 13, 2013, 09:26
I love a good tailwind,,, both ways would be even better ;)

Have ya'll seen this,,,
[/youtube]

Gotta love those kipkay vid's 8)

Another method to increase mileage, without drawing the DEA attention.  I saw on the news this AM a report that drug stores are IDing people buying nail polish remover (acetone) as it can be used for meth production.
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Post by: bill10249 on Aug 14, 2013, 03:40
I just ordered my wife a 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible for her Birthday in January now we will have 4 corvettes.  Money Does not make you happy, But , I will buy corvettes and corvettes make me happy.
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Post by: SpringChinook on Jul 05, 2015, 01:18
2002 Honda Accord for a commuter vehicle and a 2011 Chevy Silverado to tow the boat and haul out the elk :)
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Post by: Brett LaVigne on Jul 10, 2015, 08:28
I just ordered my wife a 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible for her Birthday in January now we will have 4 corvettes.  Money Does not make you happy, But , I will buy corvettes and corvettes make me happy.

I also drive a Corvette... but guitars, that's what really makes me happy :)
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: RDTroja on Jul 10, 2015, 10:15
My ten year old Dodge Magnum committed suicide so today I picked up a MB C300. Still drive the Crossfire. Plan on resurrecting the Magnum for a work vehicle if the price is right.
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Post by: GLW on Jul 11, 2015, 07:27
My ten year old Dodge Magnum committed suicide so today I picked up a MB C300. Still drive the Crossfire. Plan on resurrecting the Magnum for a work vehicle if the price is right.

(http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/Magnum-Side-500x281.jpg)


oh yeah,...

"I'm too cool to drive a station wagon, but the wife said the Boxster had to go because she needed something where her Yorkies could ride in the back. And I'll be dead before I drive a minivan."


I feel your pain,.... [coffee]

at least she still likes the Crossfire,..............................her, you and six other Americans,...

 ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL
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Post by: RDTroja on Jul 12, 2015, 12:19
Actually 'the wife' liked the Magnum and so did I (and based on the fact that they are not easy to find used, so do most of the original owners.) I am not the least bit worried about perceptions of it being a station wagon (it is.) They are very versatile and drive very well, not to mention getting out of their own way in a big hurry.

As for the Crossfire, I am also not worried about owning a Mercedes SLK with a Chrysler badge on it because it still behaves like a MB and I paid about 2/3 of the cost of the SLK. If I wanted to drive what the crowd is driving I would buy a Ford... but that is not very likely unless I get a lobotomy.
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Post by: GLW on Jul 12, 2015, 11:04
Actually 'the wife' liked the Magnum and so did I (and based on the fact that they are not easy to find used, so do most of the original owners.) I am not the least bit worried about perceptions of it being a station wagon (it is.) They are very versatile and drive very well, not to mention getting out of their own way in a big hurry.

As for the Crossfire, I am also not worried about owning a Mercedes SLK with a Chrysler badge on it because it still behaves like a MB and I paid about 2/3 of the cost of the SLK. If I wanted to drive what the crowd is driving I would buy a Ford... but that is not very likely unless I get a lobotomy.

you too funny,... :P ;) :) 8)
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Post by: Bonds 25 on Jul 12, 2015, 05:56
2015 White Subaru WRX with a "REAL Environmentalists ARE Pro-Nuclear Power" bumper sticker.
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Post by: HAIRDUDE on May 04, 2016, 02:26
Jaguar
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Post by: GLW on May 04, 2016, 06:26
update: scratch the Escape, say hello to the Ford Transit LWB Wagon (with the tow package & 7 passenger seating),...

(http://img.autobytel.com/car-reviews/autobytel/124020-2014-ford-transit-connect-wagon-first-drive/2014%20Ford%20Transit%20Connect%20Wagon%20Cargo.jpg)


(http://img.autobytel.com/car-reviews/autobytel/124020-2014-ford-transit-connect-wagon-first-drive/ABTL_2014-Ford-Transit-Connect-Wagon-Profile.jpg)

(http://img.autobytel.com/car-reviews/autobytel/124020-2014-ford-transit-connect-wagon-first-drive/ABTL_2014-Ford-Transit-Connect-Wagon-Action.jpg)

(http://img.autobytel.com/car-reviews/autobytel/124020-2014-ford-transit-connect-wagon-first-drive/ABTL_2014-Ford-Transit-Connect-Wagon-R34-Beach.jpg)

(http://automotivecdn.com/ford/2016/images/2016-Ford-Transit-Connect-Commercial-Large-13.jpg)

luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuv it,... 8)
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Post by: Nuclear NASCAR on May 04, 2016, 09:19
'05 Neon bit the dust thanks to the local wildlife Fall of '14 and replaced with an '04 Olds Silhouette for a little while, now driving a more comfortable 2012 Fusion SE that had about 140,000 on it when I bought it.  Retired the '95 Dodge with an '05 Silverado 1500 4X4 with the aluminum block 5.3 engine.  (Makes me grin almost as much as the motorcycle does.... 8))
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Post by: Ksheed on May 05, 2016, 09:04
04 F150 FX4 with the dreaded 5.4 3 valve, keeps me busy. Bought the wife a 2015 Honda Pilot in the fall of 14, she loves it. Seats 8 comfortably, but is small enough that she can still park it anywhere and it's about $20,000 cheaper then a Suburban. Back seats fold flat which is great this time of year as we are usually hauling ball gear either to a practice or a game.
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Post by: Rennhack on Jul 01, 2016, 04:43
New hitch cover from Etsy.
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Post by: Rerun on Jul 02, 2016, 11:38
I still drive a 2006 Focus!
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Post by: JasonConner on Jul 03, 2016, 12:23
2012 Lincoln MKZ.  I got a 2010 Ford Escape, too, but I'm trying to offload that one.
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Post by: GLW on Jul 03, 2016, 08:35
..... I got a 2010 Ford Escape, too, but I'm trying to offload that one.

dependent on the vehicle's condition now is a good time,...

the body style of the 2010 is aesthetically popular,...

a 2010 is a bit long in the tooth for resale value, better to get it done before the rust monster settles in (if you live in the rust belt or close to the coast),...

the plethora of plastic body panels mask the rust traps and the onset of chloride cancer, by the time you see the bubbling and flaking it's much worse than you think it is,...

unless you are one of those "detail oriented" types who actually crawls around under their vehicle and inspects for such things routinely to nip it in the bud as it were,...

if so, howdy comrade and enjoy the day!!!!
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Post by: Rerun on Jul 03, 2016, 08:45
I never offload a vehicle until I absolutely cannot drive it then I junk it
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Post by: GLW on Jul 03, 2016, 08:53
I never offload a vehicle until I absolutely cannot drive it then I junk it

that's an okay option, I use it for my POV (typically Ford Rangers until the structure is no good for road use),...

but I do a lot of miles for my work, so typically I will still end up upgrading every six to eight years even with meticulous maintenance,...

300,000 miles is still 300,000 miles,...

the better half's vehicle is always new and fresh and under warranty,...

she deserves it, and I rest better knowing if anything goes goofy Ford can pay for it, and there will be at least a loaner in the driveway for her until things are set aright again,...
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Post by: Rerun on Jul 03, 2016, 12:57
Oh trust me. My wife always drives a new vehicle and its always a lot larger than mine. Right now she is driving a Traverse.
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Post by: JasonConner on Jul 03, 2016, 04:06
I never offload a vehicle until I absolutely cannot drive it then I junk it

The vehicle is still good, I just don't feel like making two car payments.  Not to mention insurance for both.
Title: Re: What do Nukes (and familly/ friends) drive?
Post by: GLW on Oct 30, 2020, 08:52
Ford Ranger
Ford Taurus
Ford Escape


All made in USA, by union labor, Twin Cities, St. Louis, Chicago,...

update: scratch the Escape, say hello to the Ford Transit LWB Wagon (with the tow package & 7 passenger seating),...


luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuv it,... 8)


both getting a little long in the tooth, time to upgrade,...
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Post by: peteshonkwiler on Oct 30, 2020, 01:10
Dodge Dakota 4×4 w/V8

Cobalt w/ 2.0
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Post by: Radwraith on Nov 01, 2020, 04:10
Chevy Suburban. Only thing that'll hold the dogs!