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Postby Spodystan » Fri Aug 15, 2014 8:37 am

Spodystan wrote:I drive a 1995 chevy silverado 4x4

Currently trying to save up for a Dodge Cummins 4x4.

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Postby Goodclark » Sat Aug 23, 2014 3:35 pm

A dodge caravan. Yep I drive a minivan.
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Postby Cabra West » Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:00 am

A 2000 Peugeot 206, 1.1l engine.

My dream car is any car that I don't have to drive... I'm very very much looking forward to the time automated cars will be available and I can just sit in the back and read a book.
I'd love to just use public transport, but this being Ireland... not really an option unless I'm prepared to accept a 3 hour commute each day when the car takes just over 40 minutes (there and back).
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Postby Calimera II » Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:15 am

BMW 3 Gran Turismo (2013) and a BMW 1 series. (2006)
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Postby Cill Airne » Sun Aug 24, 2014 8:30 am

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Cill Airne wrote:I own a 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S. I have owned it for less than a month now (haven't even made my first payment yet!) and it's simply my dream car. I've always wanted to own a MINI, so I jumped at the opportunity to get it.


I must admit that looks like the ideal ride to me. Plenty roomy! Lots of power! Yet great mpg and easy to park.

I drive a Honda Civic, late model, which is above average in all categories, and reliable.

I actually had a Honda Civic and traded it in for my MINI. Definitely was a great car.
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1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. The thing is a tank.
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Postby The Kwannumastic Republic of Andenia » Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:01 pm

1997 Toyota Camry. Nearly 160k miles.

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Postby Digital Planets » Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:04 pm

A Nissan Shitbox.
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Postby The Two Jerseys » Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:26 pm

Cannot think of a name wrote:
Veronica, the 1967 VW Westfalia SO-42 Bus.

You mean you don't ride the blue ox? I'm a bit disappointed...
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Postby Cannot think of a name » Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:31 pm

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Cannot think of a name wrote:
Veronica, the 1967 VW Westfalia SO-42 Bus.

You mean you don't ride the blue ox? I'm a bit disappointed...

Tried, but it was too fast.
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Postby Hladgos » Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:34 pm

If gas wasn't expensive and pollution wasn't a problem, I'd love to own a 69' Pontiac, or really any other muscle car from that era. Sexy as feck.
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Postby Fortis Bellator » Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:35 pm

Pearl White Metallic 2013 Ford Focus. I love it so much, it has all a teenage kid could want. A sunroof, satellite radio, plus you can change the footwell/cupholder/door panel light colors. It's as cool as it sounds. I'm actually really lucky and thankful I got such a nice car when I know not everyone has the same.

And even though it's an automatic, in sport mode you can shift gears with two buttons on the gear lever.

If I had all the money in the world I would have loved to had a Metallic Blue Evolution X w/ the gray BBS wheels. Or get a Subaru Baja and turn it into an absurd rally machine. Or a 2015 Mustang. A Factory Five GTM would be cool as shit to build too.
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Postby Ranmaverse » Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:39 pm

I drive a 1997 Mazda 626. 2.0 L Straight 4, 130 Horsepower (When it was new). Front Engined, Front-Wheel Drive. 5 Speed Manual. LX Version. 195000 Miles.

Old car I basically got for free when I was 17. It's in very good condition for an 18 year old car though. I try to keep it running for as long as I can.

I'd love to own an AWD monster vehicle like a WRX Impreza or a Lancer Evo. I'd like to have a RWD car more, but I live in Canada. RWD tends to be a nightmare in the snow, but AWD is so much fun in the snow.

My dream car is either a Lancia Stratos or an Audi Quattro. I'll likely never own either. Any nice Italian car would be amazing too though.

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Postby Fortis Bellator » Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:43 pm

Kaikohe wrote:Many of us on NationStates are old enough to drive, and many of us own, or at least are paying to own, a car. It may not be your dream car, but it certainly gets you places. And out of your available options it is the car that you chose. I believe cars are an expression of who you are, and can definitely say a lot about you. So, what type of car do you own?

I own a 2005 Ford Econoline Van. Its not the best, but it is large enough to fit surfboards into, and gets me to/from where I need to be. My dream car, however, is a Bugatti Veyron. Realistically, i'll probably never own one though


Hey OP, have you ever considered building your own car? Factory Five makes some cool cars. Their GTM can be built for around 29k USD and can spank cars triple the price.
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Postby Lavan Tiri » Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:44 pm

A Ferrari.

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Postby Atlanticatia » Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:46 pm

A BMW 3 series. It's oldish though.

I kind of wish I had leased a new car instead of buying a used one though..
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Postby Atlanticatia » Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:52 pm

Solaray wrote:
Stagnant Axon Terminal wrote:why, so it can break down? lol

American brands are generally pretty reliable, from my experience.

Then again, we get most of ours manufactured in Ontario, so maybe the quality control is higher in those plants than the ones in the States.


One thing I noticed when I was in Canada was that there were really cheap car leases. I saw some for ~$80 per month. Is that true, or am I mistaken?
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Postby Rutthenia » Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:59 pm

My dad drives an old White 1987 VW Golf 4-door, and he's has been teaching me to drive it. Don't have any pictures of the car itself, but I'll provide one from the internet.

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Postby Gingeska » Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:04 pm

1988 Cadillac de Ville, brown.

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Postby Lalaki » Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:05 pm

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This is the family car I will get to keep in a few years. I plan to drive it until it doesn't function, which should be 10-30 years with proper caring. I don't like buying expensive/new things.

The only difference between my family car and the one in the picture is the one I have is blue.
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Postby Solaray » Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:53 pm

Atlanticatia wrote:
Solaray wrote:American brands are generally pretty reliable, from my experience.

Then again, we get most of ours manufactured in Ontario, so maybe the quality control is higher in those plants than the ones in the States.


One thing I noticed when I was in Canada was that there were really cheap car leases. I saw some for ~$80 per month. Is that true, or am I mistaken?

I don't know about that, maybe in certain provinces, but leases seem to be pretty standard when it comes to price around here. Then again, I prefer the used market, so I don't really pay attention to leases.
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Postby Vitaphone Racing » Mon Aug 25, 2014 2:21 am

Atlanticatia wrote:
Solaray wrote:American brands are generally pretty reliable, from my experience.

Then again, we get most of ours manufactured in Ontario, so maybe the quality control is higher in those plants than the ones in the States.


One thing I noticed when I was in Canada was that there were really cheap car leases. I saw some for ~$80 per month. Is that true, or am I mistaken?

You get what you pay for.

With super low lease rates there's almost certain to be a few catches. First they'll likely want you to trade in your old car or make a substantial deposit. Second, they'll likely want you to sell the lease car when the lease is up. In other words, you'll end up paying thousands more than the list price.
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