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[Limedust]

Hasn't been done in a while (that I can find on a search), so I'm curious to see what people drive. Do you like your vehicle? Had any major problems? Made any modifications? Saving up for something new? If so, what?

Vehicle Specs:
2000 Dodge Dakota Club Cab Sport
Flame Red
4.7L - 16 Valve - V8
4-speed auto (45RFE transmission) - 4x4
109,000 miles

Modifications:
Rhino Liner (Comes over the bed lip)
31" x 10.50" Cooper Discoverer ATR tires
Pioneer In-Dash CD player
6 ¾" Pioneer 3-way speakers (4)

Bought it new in 2000 right before I started my job out of college, as I needed something more reliable than the 1985 GMC Jimmy to get to work. It's been a great truck, it's paid for, and I've had only minimal problems early on that were covered by warranty (brake rotors/drums). Looking back, the only thing I might have done differently would be to get the Quad Cab for the better seating and extra doors.

Looking to install a set of sealed subs under the rear bench so I don't lose the functionality and space. I'll put the amp under the passenger-side seat and keep everything as a stealth installation. I've also considered putting in a Getrag 238 6-speed manual transmission when the eventual engine and tranny overhaul comes along, hopefully not for a long while. I think the truck looks pretty good as stock, and don't see any need for performance or body mods.

 

[ToxicAdam]

2001 Dodge Durango. Brand New. It now has about 60k miles on it. I like it alot, but it has a pretty poor suspension.

 

[aparisi2274]

2005 Nissan Murano SL AWD. Just got it in March, and I love it.

 

[teh_pwn]

1992 Honda Accord

Works like new. Suck it reliability haters.

 

[warhead]

And I might pick up a skateboard later today.

 

[Tuvoc]

2004 Phantom Black GTO 6-speed(daily driver)
stock but I did take off the spoiler.

1987 Red Corolla GT-S 5-speed(drifting project car)
TRD headers, custom catback exhaust, 5zigen muffler, Konig rewind wheels

2002 silver Suzuki SV650S (for summer fun)
Vince&Hines exhaust

 

[acoustix]

Black 99' Ford Contour SVT, I put in a cold-air intake, higher flow fuel rail, and a new chip from Ford Racing. I put on 18'' Konig Prophets and I lowered it about 1 1/2 inches with an Eibach spring kit.

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

2005 Nissan Xterra. Bought in Feb. and I love it as well.

 

[Doth Togo]

VW Passat

 

[Nerevar]

1999 Subaru Impreza Outback sport

Small, good handling, fun to drive, and excellent cold-weather performance. Perfect for Boston.

 

[Do The Mario]

 

[Lonestar]

2001 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V. Fun car, but showing it's age a bit. I should take better care of it, but I'm getting tired of replacing...TIRES. Where I work also happens to be a bad place for tires. Screws and bits of metal are all over the place in the parking lot...

 

[.hacked]

2005 Cadillac CTS (Light Platinum like the one above)

2005 Cadillac SRX (mine is Blue Chip, not Light Platinum like the one above)

 

[Jill Sandwich]

 

[Fragamemnon]

2002 World Rally Blue Subaru WRX. I don't even have 40K on it yet because my commute has never been over 10 minutes, and I don't drive it much except on the weekends to go birding.

It's the most enjoyable car I'll ever own, even if I do have to feed it premium gas. Next car after this will be some kind of boring ultra-efficient hybrid car, but that's at least 5 years off.

 

[6.8]

 

[demon]

98 Honda Prelude, exactly as shown in the picture, but without the tail.

 

[bob_arctor]

2005 Lancer Sportback Ralliart Edition but in metallic gray (Silver??) though.

 

[Richiban]

Probably the best car I've ever owned.

 

[SteveMeister]

"Ovaltine" (all New Beetles have names)
2004 VW New Beetle Convertible
1.8l turbocharged 4 cylinder
5 speed manual
Harvest Moon Beige with Beige canvas top and Beige leather interior (aka "triple beige")
Leather sport seats (heated)
Bi-Xenon HID headlights (with washers)
10 speaker Monsoon audio with in-dash CD player
Show record:
Bug-Out 55, 5/30/04, Manassas, VA: First Place, New Beetle Convertible Stock - 02 & Up
Bug-Out 56, 9/5/04, Manassas, VA: First Place, New Beetle Convertible Stock - All Years
Bug-Out 57, 5/29/05, Manassas, VA: Second Place, New Beetle Convertible Stock - 04 & Up

 

[Loki]

2000 Nissan Maxima. Silver/gray, as shown, with the same rims:

 

[teh_pwn]

Do people not own cars for more than 5 years? It's like all of your cars are 2000+.

 

[ballhog]

1994 Celica Gt. 206,000 miles.

 

[Iceman]

1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE - blue
91,000 miles
Picked it up Jan., 2002.

I've had to replace the brakes, the windshield, a heater core and an alternator so far. In all I've put about a grand into this car over the last three years. I hope it lasts me another two just so I can get my money's worth.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

1992 Subaru SVX
84,000 miles

 

[demon]

Do people not own cars for more than 5 years? It's like all of your cars are 2000+.

Some people are just like that. They get "bored" of their car after 3-4 years. Unless I end up needing anything more out of my car, like a four door or something, I hope to keep mine for as long as I can. Although I've already put some serious miles on it for only having owned it for around 9-10 months.

Ninja Scooter- that car looks seriously badass. The body shape is almost kinda like mine, which I love.

 

[Doth Togo]

1992 Subaru SVX
84,000 miles

Nicely done. Rare to see them. How do you like the trick windows?

 

[teh_pwn]

Some people are just like that. They get "bored" of their car after 3-4 years. Unless I end up needing anything more out of my car, like a four door or something, I hope to keep mine for as long as I can. Although I've already put some serious miles on it for only having owned it for around 9-10 months.

Must be. This kind of attitude is probably one of the things driving debt in the US. I think it should stop.

I plan on using my 92 accord until 2008-2010, then I'll pick up a new Accord and keep it for 15-20 years (unless some new technology forces me to change).

 

[ballhog]

I expect to get 300,000 miles out of my Celica, I have no interest in getting a newer car. I just can't see throwing a pile of money at one when my car is still fun and runs great.

 

[Limedust]

Not that you're specifically calling out any one particular person, but some of us with newer model vehicles already drove our previous cars and trucks until the wheels fell off. I had 250,000+ miles on the Jimmy before I got rid of it, and at the ripe old age of 28, the Dakota is only the second vehicle I've ever owned. I can also understand somebody wanting to trade in and get a hold of something else if they get a hold of a money pit. Even some traditionally highly reliable cars and trucks can be troublesome.

 

[Manics]

1996 Honda Civic. 230,000 km on it and still going strong. Honda engines are good.

 

[SickBoy]

To the truck owners: Just curious if you use any of the actual truck functionality: i.e: are you carting stuff around every now and then? Or do you just like trucks?

To answer the question about why so many cars are newer, I imagine a lot of people are leasing cars (not worth it IMO, but I guess if you have the budget for the payments and like the newer car thing, it might be something someone wants to do.)

 

[Limedust]

Sickboy: I took it off-roading the day I bought just to get that first scratch put in the paint, and get it over with. I use it all the time for hauling things around, and I've done quite a bit of moving, where having a truck is always useful. The 4WD pays for itself every year with the ice storm we inevitably get, where I'd have to make up work days if I missed. It gets used for sporting reasons, too.

I think if you own a truck, you're more likely to use it for things you normally wouldn't bother with just because it's convenient.

 

[Richiban]

In my case, I bought a junker to get me through high school and college, then bought a newish car to replace that one when it fell apart.

At any rate, I smashed that newer car in a 14 car pileup, and ended up getting my Mazda3 with the insurance claim.

 

[Sh0k]

I love my 2003 Honda Element !

 

[beaglebot]

1989 Acura Legend L - 127,000 miles

16 years old. Do I win the old contest?

 

[Lucky Forward]

2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe.

 

[Brian Fellows]

2001 maroon Monte Carlo.

 

[Mrjellybeanct]

Now - Blue 1994 Nissan Quest GXE, 125,000 miles, just about shot.

Tomorrow- Red 1990 BMW 325ic, 140,000 miles.

 

[BojTrek]

Unfortunately, I own the 2003 Ford Escape XLT 2WD...

The wife and I got the 2 for 2 sale on the Escapes... she traded hers in for a 2005 Explorer XLT Sport... it is loaded...

I will trade mine in this fall for a 2005 or 2006 Grand Prix GT... MAYBE...

I hate the Ford Escape... low-end Ford SUV, it feels cheaply made but runs well - Our first car mistakes as husband/wife...

 

[Nightbreeze]

I have a 98 civic si right now. Only has 100k km's.

 

[BojTrek]

Only has 100k km's.

Holy Crap!

That is like 5,000,000 miles in America... RIGHT!?

 

[Poody]

1992 Subaru SVX
84,000 miles

Thanks PIMP scooter.

here's my Saabaru again.

 

[mrmyth]

Mine is a lighter blue, though.
Just picked this up a week ago for my people-mover/road tripper. Like it so much I'm going to use it as my main car. Its a Ford (for which I get employee pricing on - fuck you GM) but its built on the Volvo XC90 platform. Nicest domestic car I've ever owned.

 

[Desperado]

1997 Pontiac Sunfire GT
2.4L I4 Twin-Cam
150HP
4-speed auto

wheee. 108k on it...
a/c is out right now. =(

picked it up in Jan for $2500..

a blast to drive. [though that could just be first car-syndrome...]

 

[Lathentar]

2004 Acura TSX
16k miles

 

[tedtropy]

2002 Mazda Protege ES. Yes, that's 130HP of raw four-cylinder power, ladies. It's just now barely over 30K.

 

[Lil' Dice]

2005 Nissan Murano SL AWD. Just got it in March, and I love it.

Tell me more about this car. I've been shopping for one for a few months now.
How much did you pay for it?

Currently i drive:
2002 Nissan Altima, 40k miles.
It's my favorite out of the 5 cars i've owned, plenty of room, fast and pretty good on gas.
All i've done to it is changed the grille, added splash guards, dark tint and a spoiler, no more custom rims for me.

 

[Tsubaki]

2001 Corolla S - Light, small, reliable, but now with a punctured bumper (For the record, my first and only car.)

 

[Len Dontree]

Black '92 Subaru SVX LSI....69,000 miles. Ninja Scooter, you sir have excellent taste in your automobilery.

And my bicycle.