Your vehicle: what do you have, why do you like it, and what do you not like?

Waffles · 02-05-2022, 06:15 AM - **6 Likes**

My Focus hit 230,000 yesterday. Come on 250......

trixtroll · 02-24-2022, 12:44 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by microlight

How did you get you, the missus and the dog in a two seater? (Dog in the boot?) 😉

I’m going to have to search for the SD card that had a picture of them both crammed into the front, but the the wife and I once took a two hour road trip in ours.

60lb dog on the floor board, between her knees, and luggage stuffed behind the seats because the cooler was in the trunk.

She insisted on driving for the return trip. Old Stinky was just happy to be going for a ride in the car.

timb64 · 02-24-2022, 12:56 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by trixtroll

I’m going to have to search for the SD card that had a picture of them both crammed into the front, but the the wife and I once took a two hour road trip in ours.

60lb dog on the floor board, between her knees, and luggage stuffed behind the seats because the cooler was in the trunk.

She insisted on driving for the return trip. Old Stinky was just happy to be going for a ride in the car.

Does the wife know you refer to her as Old Stinky on-line?!

trixtroll · 02-24-2022, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by timb64

Does the wife know you refer to her as Old Stinky on-line?!

Ha.

That’s what she called the dog. Poor guy had the worst gas, but loved car rides.

**CBM** · 02-24-2022, 07:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by trixtroll

Ha.

That’s what she called the dog. Poor guy had the worst gas, but loved car rides.

I like "old stinky" - reminds me of my old guy - I called him "stinker". He's be sleeping peacefully on the living room rug; suddenly he'd wake and look back at his own rear end...then quietly slink out of the room...moments later, you understood why!

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-02-2022, 11:46 AM

From the More Money than Sense department:

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/florida-ford-gt-owner-crashes-180400871.html

Chris

**cdd29** · 05-02-2022, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

From the More Money than Sense department:

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/florida-ford-gt-owner-crashes-180400871.html

Chris

probably uses a Phase One XT just for selfies

Last edited by cdd29; 05-02-2022 at 01:02 PM.

Racer X 69 · 05-02-2022, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

From the More Money than Sense department:

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/florida-ford-gt-owner-crashes-180400871.html

Chris

Proof that having the money doesn't mean one has the skill to own and operate a vehicle like that.

**Just1MoreDave** · 05-03-2022, 10:05 AM - **3 Likes**

"Unfamiliar with how to drive a stick shift." Ha! Also no license, registration or insurance.

He made some quick progress in adjusting his money to match his sense level.

Ratmagiclady · 06-23-2022, 02:48 PM - **4 Likes**

Hi there after a long quiet time, but I was thinking of some of you guys when I heard about this actually pretty awesome old lady getting her most-wanted sort of Mercedes convertible. There are a few bugs with some of the niceties and otherwise 90's age luxury car bits, I guess, so if any of you know good Mercedes experts particularly somewhere around Ohio, please do give suggestions here.

You Tube

Also, generally hi.

trixtroll · 07-29-2022, 08:41 PM

This is always a fun thread.

My Toyota Tacoma is nearing its expiration. The wife really dislikes that’s it’s a stick and my nephew’s car seat doesn’t fit the folding jump seats well.

I love(ed) the reliability, torquey little 4cyl, handy little storage cubbies under the jump seats, and cup holders big enough for Nalgene bottles. I’d probably keep it around for a few more years if it was a 4 door….

We placed a deposit on a Subaru Crosstrek this week. I’m not thrilled about the car payment or CVT transmission, but it’ll definitely have better road manners and gas mileage.

We still have my wife’s car and the Miata, but the latter is a 30 year old sports car that also doesn’t accommodate car seats.

**cdd29** · 08-01-2022, 05:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Haven't had it long enough to make a full report, but kinda unexpectedly traded my '14 Nissan 370z in on a '18 Mustang. Stopped in at a dealer over the weeknd trying to troubleshoot a weird noise (ta plastic panel on the bottom of it came loose and was flapping around banging on the bottom of the car). Anyway, I saw a Mustang that caught my eye and was curious. Salesman came out and we started talking about the 370. Long story short, they ended making me an offer I couldn't refuse and offered me way more than I paid for it. 100,000+ miles vs. 30,000 and better fuel economy pretty much sealed the deal. Downside is it's not a V8 but a turbo 4cyl. It's a proven platform but violates my rule of nothing less than 6 cylinders. On paper it's pretty evenly matched against the 370. Off the line the 370 definitely has the advantage. However once the turbo spools up it's a little different story. It definitely sound like a 4 cylinder and is a little anemic, but I can fix that. Already have some upgrades ordered and looking at a tune, exhaust, etc. Looks like I'm done buying camera gear for awhile...

MarkJerling · 08-01-2022, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by cdd29

Haven't had it long enough to make a full report, but kinda unexpectedly traded my '14 Nissan 370z in on a '18 Mustang. Stopped in at a dealer over the weeknd trying to troubleshoot a weird noise (ta plastic panel on the bottom of it came loose and was flapping around banging on the bottom of the car). Anyway, I saw a Mustang that caught my eye and was curious. Salesman came out and we started talking about the 370. Long story short, they ended making me an offer I couldn't refuse and offered me way more than I paid for it. 100,000+ miles vs. 30,000 and better fuel economy pretty much sealed the deal. Downside is it's not a V8 but a turbo 4cyl. It's a proven platform but violates my rule of nothing less than 6 cylinders. On paper it's pretty evenly matched against the 370. Off the line the 370 definitely has the advantage. However once the turbo spools up it's a little different story. It definitely sound like a 4 cylinder and is a little anemic, but I can fix that. Already have some upgrades ordered and looking at a tune, exhaust, etc. Looks like I'm done buying camera gear for awhile...

Very nice! Congrats! 370z is a great little car and, technically, probably the better car. But, the Mustang is easier to get in and out of and is a very nice looking car.
The 4 cylinder engine is pretty good too. (As a life long V8 man I find that hard to say, but there it is!)

Don't try to do the same stuff around the bends with the Mustang as you could with the 370z though!

MarkJerling · 08-01-2022, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

From the More Money than Sense department:

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/florida-ford-gt-owner-crashes-180400871.html

Chris

Oh boy. And I see the article says: "The car was not registered or insured when the crash occurred."
Ouch. Ouch. Ouch.

Racer X 69 · 08-02-2022, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by cdd29

Downside is it's not a V8 but a turbo 4cyl. It's a proven platform but violates my rule of nothing less than 6 cylinders.

Wonder why they didn't use the turbo V6 that was used in the F150? Those are pretty zippy.

05-02-2022, 11:46 AM	#2586
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Florida Man strikes again! From the More Money than Sense department: https://www.yahoo.com/autos/florida-ford-gt-owner-crashes-180400871.html Chris

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Originally posted by trixtroll I’m going to have to search for the SD card that had a picture of them both crammed into the front, but the the wife and I once took a two hour road trip in ours. 60lb dog on the floor board, between her knees, and luggage stuffed behind the seats because the cooler was in the trunk. She insisted on driving for the return trip. Old Stinky was just happy to be going for a ride in the car. Does the wife know you refer to her as Old Stinky on-line?!

02-24-2022, 06:38 PM	#2584
trixtroll Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 403	Originally posted by timb64 Does the wife know you refer to her as Old Stinky on-line?! Ha. That’s what she called the dog. Poor guy had the worst gas, but loved car rides.

02-24-2022, 07:25 PM - 1 Like	#2585
CBM Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2021 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	Originally posted by trixtroll Ha. That’s what she called the dog. Poor guy had the worst gas, but loved car rides. I like "old stinky" - reminds me of my old guy - I called him "stinker". He's be sleeping peacefully on the living room rug; suddenly he'd wake and look back at his own rear end...then quietly slink out of the room...moments later, you understood why!

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cdd29 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Southern Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 961	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt From the More Money than Sense department: https://www.yahoo.com/autos/florida-ford-gt-owner-crashes-180400871.html Chris probably uses a Phase One XT just for selfies Last edited by cdd29; 05-02-2022 at 01:02 PM.

05-02-2022, 12:54 PM	#2588
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt From the More Money than Sense department: https://www.yahoo.com/autos/florida-ford-gt-owner-crashes-180400871.html Chris Proof that having the money doesn't mean one has the skill to own and operate a vehicle like that.

05-03-2022, 10:05 AM - 3 Likes	#2589
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,339	"Unfamiliar with how to drive a stick shift." Ha! Also no license, registration or insurance. He made some quick progress in adjusting his money to match his sense level.

07-29-2022, 08:41 PM	#2591
trixtroll Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 403	This is always a fun thread. My Toyota Tacoma is nearing its expiration. The wife really dislikes that’s it’s a stick and my nephew’s car seat doesn’t fit the folding jump seats well. I love(ed) the reliability, torquey little 4cyl, handy little storage cubbies under the jump seats, and cup holders big enough for Nalgene bottles. I’d probably keep it around for a few more years if it was a 4 door…. We placed a deposit on a Subaru Crosstrek this week. I’m not thrilled about the car payment or CVT transmission, but it’ll definitely have better road manners and gas mileage. We still have my wife’s car and the Miata, but the latter is a 30 year old sports car that also doesn’t accommodate car seats.

08-01-2022, 06:31 PM	#2593
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by cdd29 Haven't had it long enough to make a full report, but kinda unexpectedly traded my '14 Nissan 370z in on a '18 Mustang. Stopped in at a dealer over the weeknd trying to troubleshoot a weird noise (ta plastic panel on the bottom of it came loose and was flapping around banging on the bottom of the car). Anyway, I saw a Mustang that caught my eye and was curious. Salesman came out and we started talking about the 370. Long story short, they ended making me an offer I couldn't refuse and offered me way more than I paid for it. 100,000+ miles vs. 30,000 and better fuel economy pretty much sealed the deal. Downside is it's not a V8 but a turbo 4cyl. It's a proven platform but violates my rule of nothing less than 6 cylinders. On paper it's pretty evenly matched against the 370. Off the line the 370 definitely has the advantage. However once the turbo spools up it's a little different story. It definitely sound like a 4 cylinder and is a little anemic, but I can fix that. Already have some upgrades ordered and looking at a tune, exhaust, etc. Looks like I'm done buying camera gear for awhile... Very nice! Congrats! 370z is a great little car and, technically, probably the better car. But, the Mustang is easier to get in and out of and is a very nice looking car. The 4 cylinder engine is pretty good too. (As a life long V8 man I find that hard to say, but there it is!) Don't try to do the same stuff around the bends with the Mustang as you could with the 370z though!

08-01-2022, 06:35 PM	#2594
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt From the More Money than Sense department: https://www.yahoo.com/autos/florida-ford-gt-owner-crashes-180400871.html Chris Oh boy. And I see the article says: *"The car was not registered or insured when the crash occurred."* Ouch. Ouch. Ouch.

08-02-2022, 08:23 PM	#2595
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by cdd29 Downside is it's not a V8 but a turbo 4cyl. It's a proven platform but violates my rule of nothing less than 6 cylinders. Wonder why they didn't use the turbo V6 that was used in the F150? Those are pretty zippy.

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