mead107 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I think that is a topic we lost . 2004 Nissan Frontier Trailblazer crap . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I think that is a topic we lost . 2004 Nissan Frontier Trailblazer crap . 1998 Dodge Dakota single cab, 5-speed, magnum v6 1987 Jeep YJ (Wrangler for the Americans that don't go by the YJ/TJ names), auto, inline 4.2L 6 cylinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Well since we can now practice revisionist history: 64 1/2 Mustang - Monday 69 Shelby Cobra - Tuesday 69 Dodge Charger - Wednesday 68 Torino Fastback - Thursday 67 Pontiac GTO Convertable - Friday 73 Jaguar XJ-6 - Saturday take-to-the-golf-course-car 71 Plymouth 440 Cuda - Sunday Isn't this what I posted last time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdborn Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I think that is a topic we lost . 2004 Nissan Frontier Trailblazer crap . I drive a Prius ....sucka fools! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I drive a Prius ....sucka fools! That's related to a Fit, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I drive a Prius ....sucka fools! Smug alert! I have a 2008 Ford Escape and 2006 Hyundai Sonota. My gas bill is higher then my heating bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Man Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 2001 Mazda 626.....Ferrari edition of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 2005 Ford Mustang 2000 Ford Focus ZX3 (Pretty much gave it to the wife though...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACor58 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 2008 VW Passat Komfort 2.0 Turbo (Just got it and I love it) I finally ditched the 05 Chevy Trail Guzzler er Blazer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Me: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero Wife: 2003 Subaru Forrester XS Love them both. The forrester is fantastic in the snow. The Saab is essentially a Subaru Imprezia WRX with slightly stiffer suspension, different turbo settings and a bit more soundproofing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 1998 Dodge Dakota single cab, 5-speed, magnum v61987 Jeep YJ (Wrangler for the Americans that don't go by the YJ/TJ names), auto, inline 4.2L 6 cylinder How is that first model year YJ coming along? We drive a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Limited and a 2006 TJ (last model year of the original "tub"/cast iron engine dinosaurs before going to the 2007 "body on panel" JK). The specs out of the factory on the TJ: Golden Eagle package (basically the sport model)... HD (Dana 44) rear axle and Dana 30 front (not exactly the Rubicon with has both HD axles and front/rear locking diffs) Auto 30" tires with Ravine rims When it steps out of warranty... I will modify the suspension to probably accomadate 33"s, will add compressor and air lockers and sway bar disconnects. My old profile pic a side look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I drive a Prius ....sucka fools! Can it pull a boat? Haul lumber on the roof? Ford water and clear rocks up to 2 feet? Winch itself out of the mud/whatever in the rare event it gets stuck? Heck, placing a small canoe/kayak would probably own that vehicle... Can you still get parts (even rebuild it) for it 40 years from now? Heck, will it be around in 40 years? Didn't think so... Sucka fools! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I drive a Prius ....sucka fools! One of the guys I work with has one. He just had to replace his batteries. Cost somewhere around $7k. He's not quite so happy with his purchase. That had to be painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Regular driver is a 2000 Audi A6 bi-turbo 6-speed. Just took the "toy" out for the 1st time in about 3 months this afternoon. '68 Charger w/ 440! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdborn Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Can it pull a boat? Haul lumber on the roof? Ford water and clear rocks up to 2 feet? Winch itself out of the mud/whatever in the rare event it gets stuck? Heck, placing a small canoe/kayak would probably own that vehicle... Can you still get parts (even rebuild it) for it 40 years from now? Heck, will it be around in 40 years? Didn't think so... Sucka fools! I actually carry a Kayak on top regularly, though it hangs over three feet front and back. Good ride. no problems taking it up mountain passes either.........can't remember when I put gas in it last. ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 One of the guys I work with has one. He just had to replace his batteries. Cost somewhere around $7k. He's not quite so happy with his purchase. That had to be painful. A prius is one of the more expensive energy cost cars to drive according to a CNW report. http://cnwmr.com/nss-folder/automotiveener...F%20VERSION.pdf Toyota Prius 3.25 cents per mile vs. some more popular models or other listed here Camry 1.954 Accord 2.180 Lancer 0.872 Hummer H3 1.949 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I actually carry a Kayak on top regularly, though it hangs over three feet front and back. Good ride. no problems taking it up mountain passes either.........can't remember when I put gas in it last. ........ You are a brave man! Of course you travelled on paved/semi paved roads??... That makes for some real fun "launch points"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 One of the guys I work with has one. He just had to replace his batteries. Cost somewhere around $7k. He's not quite so happy with his purchase. That had to be painful. Yep. I guy I work with bought a early model Echo (2000 something??) off of E-Bay from a lady in Michigan... 250 bucks... He needed to change the motor... Found that at the junk yard for 500 or 800... Not bad... The thing looks new and the mechanic wanted 3k from the lady... Also helps if you have a vehicle to tow the thing and you have mechanically ability... If not, you are at the mercy of the shops! My point, there are plenty of cars out there to be had that are better or just as good on the milelage! The one things that gets me is this fad about going to bigger and bigger rims... You see ORV's with 17,18" and more! Nothing more on my Jeep than 15" and 30" tires... Not that that will help fuel... But in off road conditions, the smaller rims are invaluable... In the commuter cars, I don't understand why they got away from 13" rims... Now all you see are 16" and bigger... Purely for looks, they really suck the gas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 In the commuter cars, I don't understand why they got away from 13" rims... Now all you see are 16" and bigger... Purely for looks, they really suck the gas! Handling. W/ improved formulas for rubber it allows you to still have an adequately comfortable ride w/ lower profile tires The lower the profile of the tire there's less flex in the sidewalls & thereby superior handling characteristics. There was a time that 78 was the std aspect ratio w/ econoboxes using 80s & "performance" vehicles going w/ 70s. These days I'd guess 60s are more std & performance vehicles have about 35. As for the tire size having an impact on fuel economy, I would imagine it's negligible. Again, superior formulation equate to less rolling resistance and all you need to do is select a different axle and transmission gear ratios to match the engine's performance characteristics. (These days, auto trannies come w/ 5 or 6 fwd speeds; there was a time when they had only 2 or 3. This helps in this regard, too.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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