car thread

Luke de Spa · 01-22-2012, 11:11 AM

i drive a '94 ford escort wagon

Luke de Spa · 01-22-2012, 11:12 AM

just kidding i don't own a car

Skradgee · 01-24-2012, 12:40 PM

I wish I didn't (need to) own one. Taking the bus is not an option. I'd rather walk to work and just go driving for vacations, etc.

Eulogy · 01-24-2012, 02:30 PM

i don't have a car either

woooo

Netphorian Gadabout · 01-24-2012, 02:34 PM

I DRIVE A DODGE STRATUS!! BIG TIME STUFF!!

Toast · 01-24-2012, 02:36 PM

1986 Honda Accord
1989 Toyota 4Runner

Tchocky · 01-24-2012, 02:41 PM

2002 Mitsubishi Galant. It's a piece of shit, but it gets me from point A to point B (and on weekends, point C).

Thinking about saving for an upgrade if I get the job I've got an interview for on Thursday.

28if · 01-24-2012, 04:03 PM

i just fucked up my thumb replacing my windshield wipers. it seems like there should be more blood given the size of the gash :/

Dogfighter28 · 01-24-2012, 04:16 PM

2002 Honda Accord

Tchocky · 01-24-2012, 04:25 PM

I just had a mechanic friend replace one of my two serpentine belts, but my car is still squealing when I start it up. The other one is gonna be a pain to replace because of its location. I also need new brakes, new back tires, a new windshield, probably a new timing belt (I think you're supposed to replace it every 60,000-80,000 miles, something like that), and the front bumper needs some body work.

MyOneAndOnly · 01-24-2012, 04:41 PM

2007 Ford F150 Supercrew 4x4 5.4L

2003 Ford Focus ZX3

looking at buying a new Focus or Escape in a couple of months.

Dead Frequency · 01-24-2012, 07:23 PM

Lol @ the focus. Get a sho if you have to go Ford.

reprise85 · 01-24-2012, 07:38 PM

I just bought a 2008 Toyota Matrix over the weekend. I pick it up tomorrow.

Old car was a 2007 Kia Rio

MyOneAndOnly · 01-24-2012, 07:43 PM

the car you lit on fire was a Kia Rio?

you made a good choice.... when you burned it

SuckSuckStyle · 01-24-2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reprise85

I just bought a 2008 Toyota Matrix over the weekend. I pick it up tomorrow.

Old car was a 2007 Kia Rio

not bad!

SuckSuckStyle · 01-24-2012, 07:46 PM

i crashed my 99 Golf over a year ago. no car since.

reprise85 · 01-24-2012, 08:22 PM

i did hate that car, and I'm not sad it's gone. i bought it new and i dont know what i was thinking, except it was cheap and i could afford a new car for the first (only) time in my life

i would be at pro level gaming the system if i had done it on purpose. but no, just unlucky and lucky at the same time

slunken · 01-25-2012, 01:55 AM

63 bel-air. paid $300 for it in 1997.

brendo_91 · 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reprise85

i did hate that car, i dont know what i was thinking

nobody should ever buy a kia

current car: 2001 Nissan X-Trail (like a smaller X-Terra for those of you in countries that don't have it)

previous car: 1993 Bitsaremissing (er, Mitsubishi) Magna Wagon - terrible.

Skradgee · 01-26-2012, 08:23 PM

Some of you have some old cars. I have a 2004 Totota Camery and I thought THAT was old.

The one I had before that was a 2002 Toyota Corolla. I'd still have it if the one of the cylinders didn't shit the bed.

null123 · 01-26-2012, 08:33 PM

I wiped out on the ice last week and now my car can't go on the freeway anymore

Eulogy · 01-26-2012, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brendo_91

nobody should ever buy a kia

current car: 2001 Nissan X-Trail (like a smaller X-Terra for those of you in countries that don't have it)

previous car: 1993 Bitsaremissing (er, Mitsubishi) Magna Wagon - terrible.

uhh

someone correct me if i'm wrong but hasn't Kia been vastly improved over the last four years or so?

Eulogy · 01-26-2012, 08:36 PM

here's the bottom line from the optima review from edmunds:

Quote:

The 2012 Kia Optima is one of our top picks for a midsize sedan. With evocative styling, a long list of features and enjoyable driving dynamics, it's easy to see why.

Quote:

Along with the related Hyundai Sonata and new Volkswagen Passat, the regular Optima stacks up very favorably against the venerated Honda Accord and greatly improved new Toyota Camry.

whatchu talkin about, brendo?

sppunk · 01-26-2012, 08:38 PM

Kia's basically a Huyndai now, right? A friend has whatever that Kia SUV is and it's pretty nice.

Eulogy · 01-26-2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sppunk

Kia's basically a Huyndai now, right? A friend has whatever that Kia SUV is and it's pretty nice.

hyundai bought kia a while ago, apparently. and i think they've both improved quite a bit in recent years.

the veloster is a gimmick on wheels but i would seriously consider getting it if i were in any sort of position to be car shopping.

sppunk · 01-26-2012, 08:45 PM

The Santa Fe is a really nice vehicle, I like it much more than the Lexus RX 350. A friend traded his 2011 RX 350 for the 2012 Santa Fe and says it drives better.

We rented a Huyndai Sonata a few weeks ago, I absolutely hate cars but it had a very nice ride.

Order 66 · 01-27-2012, 01:12 AM

the new sonatas are surprisingly nice. i wouldn't be embarrassed to drive one unlike the older models

i want to get a newer model 4runner. my 98 is still looking good (mainly because black coats age better) but the repair costs are a nightmare. just not ready to commit to a car note quite yet

reprise85 · 01-27-2012, 10:30 AM

my dad really likes his 2010 kia soul, there definitely is a buzz around about kias being made better in recent years - i've heard lots of people say it

Raskolnikov · 01-27-2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 28if

i just fucked up my thumb replacing my windshield wipers. it seems like there should be more blood given the size of the gash :/

Sucks. I've totally been there before. Seems like that operation should be super simple, but it can be tricky depending on the type of blade you're workin with.

I drive a '99 Honda Prelude, and love it. No idea what I'll replace it with when she eventually dies. Put a ton of money into the stereo a while back, so hoping it runs for a long time.

Wife and I upgraded her 1991 Volvo 740 to a 2006 Volvo XC70 just recently... so now we've got a great road trip/family (if/when that happens) vehicle.

28if · 01-27-2012, 01:01 PM

my girlfriend wrecked her scion xb last fall and is now thinking about getting another one. hers was 2005 and she is finding comparable ones for around 7-8000. she has 8000 in insurance money to play with. y'all have any other recs? she wants something that'll get good gas mileage and into which you can stuff a fair amount of stuff.

01-22-2012, 11:11 AM	#1
Luke de Spa someone more...punk rock? Location: Ice cream pig out in M1-aud is why i don't play plug in baby the wrong way, like you Posts: 22,182	car thread i drive a '94 ford escort wagon

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01-22-2012, 11:12 AM	#2
Luke de Spa someone more...punk rock? Location: Ice cream pig out in M1-aud is why i don't play plug in baby the wrong way, like you Posts: 22,182	just kidding i don't own a car

01-24-2012, 12:40 PM	#3
Skradgee Boardcaster Location: reporting live Posts: 3,854	I wish I didn't (need to) own one. Taking the bus is not an option. I'd rather walk to work and just go driving for vacations, etc.

01-24-2012, 02:30 PM	#4
Eulogy huh Posts: 62,456	i don't have a car either woooo

01-24-2012, 02:34 PM	#5
Netphorian Gadabout The Broom of the System Location: Michigan Stadium Posts: 4,652	I DRIVE A DODGE STRATUS!! BIG TIME STUFF!!

01-24-2012, 02:36 PM	#6
Toast Apocalyptic Poster Location: Woodinville, Wa. Posts: 3,281	1986 Honda Accord 1989 Toyota 4Runner

01-24-2012, 02:41 PM	#7
Tchocky Minion of Satan Location: Wher I en nd yu begn Posts: 6,954	2002 Mitsubishi Galant. It's a piece of shit, but it gets me from point A to point B (and on weekends, point C). Thinking about saving for an upgrade if I get the job I've got an interview for on Thursday.

01-24-2012, 04:03 PM	#8
28if Apocalyptic Poster Location: yeah seriously i think we've more than established a consensus on reality, it's not that abstract. Posts: 3,454	i just fucked up my thumb replacing my windshield wipers. it seems like there should be more blood given the size of the gash :/

01-24-2012, 04:16 PM	#9
Dogfighter28 ILL KILL UR DOG Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 11,480	2002 Honda Accord

01-24-2012, 04:25 PM	#10
Tchocky Minion of Satan Location: Wher I en nd yu begn Posts: 6,954	I just had a mechanic friend replace one of my two serpentine belts, but my car is still squealing when I start it up. The other one is gonna be a pain to replace because of its location. I also need new brakes, new back tires, a new windshield, probably a new timing belt (I think you're supposed to replace it every 60,000-80,000 miles, something like that), and the front bumper needs some body work.

01-24-2012, 04:41 PM	#11
MyOneAndOnly Shut the fuck up! Location: "Okay, white power feminist" - yo soy el mejor Posts: 23,890	2007 Ford F150 Supercrew 4x4 5.4L 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 looking at buying a new Focus or Escape in a couple of months.

01-24-2012, 07:23 PM	#12
Dead Frequency Minion of Satan Location: They don't know who did it, but they're looking for hardened criminals Posts: 5,938	Lol @ the focus. Get a sho if you have to go Ford.

01-24-2012, 07:38 PM	#13
reprise85 BOTTLEG ILLEGAL Location: I'm faced with so many changes that I just might change my face Posts: 32,800	I just bought a 2008 Toyota Matrix over the weekend. I pick it up tomorrow. Old car was a 2007 Kia Rio

01-24-2012, 07:43 PM	#14
MyOneAndOnly Shut the fuck up! Location: "Okay, white power feminist" - yo soy el mejor Posts: 23,890	the car you lit on fire was a Kia Rio? you made a good choice.... when you burned it

01-24-2012, 07:46 PM	#16
SuckSuckStyle Socialphobic Location: you look like you like to hang out. you look like you like to hang out and drink soda Posts: 12,719	i crashed my 99 Golf over a year ago. no car since.

01-24-2012, 08:22 PM	#17
reprise85 BOTTLEG ILLEGAL Location: I'm faced with so many changes that I just might change my face Posts: 32,800	i did hate that car, and I'm not sad it's gone. i bought it new and i dont know what i was thinking, except it was cheap and i could afford a new car for the first (only) time in my life i would be at pro level gaming the system if i had done it on purpose. but no, just unlucky and lucky at the same time

01-25-2012, 01:55 AM	#18
slunken Virgo Posts: 42,781	63 bel-air. paid $300 for it in 1997.

01-26-2012, 08:23 PM	#20
Skradgee Boardcaster Location: reporting live Posts: 3,854	Some of you have some old cars. I have a 2004 Totota Camery and I thought THAT was old. The one I had before that was a 2002 Toyota Corolla. I'd still have it if the one of the cylinders didn't shit the bed.

01-26-2012, 08:33 PM	#21
null123 Minion of Satan Location: bye Posts: 7,266	I wiped out on the ice last week and now my car can't go on the freeway anymore

01-26-2012, 08:38 PM	#24
sppunk Netphoria's George Will Location: Fenway Park Posts: 37,109	Kia's basically a Huyndai now, right? A friend has whatever that Kia SUV is and it's pretty nice.

01-26-2012, 08:45 PM	#26
sppunk Netphoria's George Will Location: Fenway Park Posts: 37,109	The Santa Fe is a really nice vehicle, I like it much more than the Lexus RX 350. A friend traded his 2011 RX 350 for the 2012 Santa Fe and says it drives better. We rented a Huyndai Sonata a few weeks ago, I absolutely hate cars but it had a very nice ride.

01-27-2012, 01:12 AM	#27
Order 66 Socialphobic Posts: 11,831	the new sonatas are surprisingly nice. i wouldn't be embarrassed to drive one unlike the older models i want to get a newer model 4runner. my 98 is still looking good (mainly because black coats age better) but the repair costs are a nightmare. just not ready to commit to a car note quite yet

01-27-2012, 10:30 AM	#28
reprise85 BOTTLEG ILLEGAL Location: I'm faced with so many changes that I just might change my face Posts: 32,800	my dad really likes his 2010 kia soul, there definitely is a buzz around about kias being made better in recent years - i've heard lots of people say it

01-27-2012, 01:01 PM	#30
28if Apocalyptic Poster Location: yeah seriously i think we've more than established a consensus on reality, it's not that abstract. Posts: 3,454	my girlfriend wrecked her scion xb last fall and is now thinking about getting another one. hers was 2005 and she is finding comparable ones for around 7-8000. she has 8000 in insurance money to play with. y'all have any other recs? she wants something that'll get good gas mileage and into which you can stuff a fair amount of stuff.