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What car?
So, taking my next poll from the discussion of my last poll again:
What do we ex-pats tend to drive? ...and why don't I just get it over with and invite you all to tell me why the categories in my poll are wrong for starters, eh? :) |
...and before you all tell me what an idiot I am (because I know that already!) I know that many of the "European" brands are owned by the big "Domestic" brands, and I know that many "Japanese" cars are more domestic than a Ford, but what the hell, they're categories that kind of work!
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...and for those of you with two or more cars... get over it! Just pick one already!
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I drive my husband's Caprice Classic. The windows don't wind down, the rear doors are buggers to open, the radio doesn't work and it's crap in the snow.
I love it!:p |
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Originally posted by dbj1000 So, taking my next poll from the discussion of my last poll again: What do we ex-pats tend to drive? ...and why don't I just get it over with and invite you all to tell me why the categories in my poll are wrong for starters, eh? :) Both pretty nice, compact cars that don't guzzle too much gas.....oops............ :scared: ............. I mean petrol!!!!!!!!! |
We got a used Toyota minivan (I move boxes a lot, plus kid) on the never never.
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Originally posted by Lion in Winter We got a used Toyota minivan (I move boxes a lot, plus kid) on the never never. |
We bought a used Plymouth Grand Voyager Rally(which as far as I can gather is essentially a Chrysler). It was a repo and it seems we got a really great deal.
We have four kids and get a lot of family visitors so the space is great for us. Plus, when I was furniture shopping it was invaluable. I took out the seats and managed to get a king size bed and two twin beds in it, and there was my husband saying I'd have to get them delivered :D So far, apart from the normal maintenance things it's been great. |
Originally posted by snorkmaiden We bought a used Plymouth Grand Voyager Rally(which as far as I can gather is essentially a Chrysler). It was a repo and it seems we got a really great deal. We have four kids and get a lot of family visitors so the space is great for us. Plus, when I was furniture shopping it was invaluable. I took out the seats and managed to get a king size bed and two twin beds in it, and there was my husband saying I'd have to get them delivered :D So far, apart from the normal maintenance things it's been great. Hey we need a king size bed, could you deliver us one please?:) |
Originally posted by RoB1833 I've got a Ford Escort, not the most exotic thing to drive, but it's got more gadgets than anything I drove back home. Rob, did you see "Pimp My Ride" today on MTV, the kid was driving a cut and shut Escort? Or is it just me that watches PMR? |
Originally posted by snorkmaiden We bought a used Plymouth Grand Voyager Rally(which as far as I can gather is essentially a Chrysler). It was a repo and it seems we got a really great deal. |
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Any excuse to post a pic - I'm the only exotic so far...
:D Pat |
Nice-looking car Pat!
As for me, I'm more than happy with my VW Bug - nice little mover and perfect for around here! :D It doesn't guzzle the gas like all these big cars and trucks do - very fuel efficient. Hubby enjoys driving it too, on the odd occasion I let him!! |
An old Dodge Grand Caravan, drivers door is rusted through, rear wiper / demister doesnt work, heat decided to work just as the snow melted, seats about 20 plus dogs, ohhh and doesnt do much more than 40 mph so is very frugal on gas.
time for a new(er) car methinks Jan |
Originally posted by jan_michigan An old Dodge Grand Caravan, drivers door is rusted through, rear wiper / demister doesnt work, heat decided to work just as the snow melted, seats about 20 plus dogs, ohhh and doesnt do much more than 40 mph so is very frugal on gas. time for a new(er) car methinks Jan |
A Ford Explorer which leaks transmission fluid everywhere, plus a remote key fob and CD player which don't work anymore.
Also a crappy Chevy Cavalier, which is still under manufacturers warranty but is in the garage again today, the second time in a month. |
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My pride and joy
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Hubby recently bought me a 2002 Ford Explorer for my birthday, I am delighted with it! Ladyofthelake, what year is yours? I have heard of a lot of people having transmission problems with Explorers. Keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't happen to mine ......
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Originally posted by DaveC Rob, did you see "Pimp My Ride" today on MTV, the kid was driving a cut and shut Escort? Or is it just me that watches PMR? |
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Originally posted by RoB1833 Seen a couple of them but missed that episode. Couldn't make it look any worse! :D I was a bit disappointed to learn that you have to be between 18-22 years old to appear on the show! :( :mad: :( Debbie |
Originally posted by jan_michigan An old Dodge Grand Caravan, drivers door is rusted through, rear wiper / demister doesnt work, heat decided to work just as the snow melted, seats about 20 plus dogs, ohhh and doesnt do much more than 40 mph so is very frugal on gas. time for a new(er) car methinks Jan His now as 150k on the clock and seems to be getting lower to the ground every day but he still reckons he can get a few more miles out of it. Meanwhile my grandfather in law, who's 98 just got a new Lexus. We asked him why he bothered with a brand new one and he said "well I want it to last"! |
Originally posted by dbark Hubby recently bought me a 2002 Ford Explorer for my birthday, I am delighted with it! Ladyofthelake, what year is yours? I have heard of a lot of people having transmission problems with Explorers. Keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't happen to mine ...... Debbie |
Originally posted by ladyofthelake Mine is a 1996 version. Waiting for January before trading it in. |
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I just HAD to have a big truck in Texas, eh?
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Originally posted by dbark Are you going for another Explorer? |
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Andy, I love your truck!
This is my pride and joy: |
Hey, Rockgirl, thanks! (All my friends and relatives in England cast me as single-handedly destroying the ozone layer with the beast!).
To be honest I got so fed up with buyinig things like refrigerators, paving slabs, wood, etc. etc. and getting the "bring y'alls truck round back and we'll load it for yer" comment (when all I had was a Taurus) that.... well that was the excuse I gave the misus anyway :D . Like the Union Jack on the licence plate, Rockgirl. Not legal to do that in Texas though :( Andy. |
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ok ok heres my Stan the van
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Originally posted by ladyofthelake Probably not. Have had problems with tire wear too. Had new ball ends or whatever they're called put on, but the ride is still a bit bumpy. Is it the norm for tires to wear out quicker here? Is everyone in the same boat? Big thing to make sure is the alignment (what we know as 'tracking'). If this is off (and it often is even on new cars) then the tyres will go West in pretty quick time. Andy. |
Originally posted by jan_michigan ok ok heres my Stan the van (My truck is called Terence!). Andy. |
Originally posted by AndySmithers Oh that's SAD - naming your vehicle! (My truck is called Terence!). Andy. |
I was going to answer import, but then I remembered my parents initially had faith in American built cars and bought a new station wagon. They soon learned not to buy any American vehicle and bought new imports instead.
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Am I the first to admit to a Korean made vehicle? I know Korean products had a bad rep in the past but they backed it up with a good warranty :D
We have a new Santa Fe... |
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ok hubbys feeling a bit left out, plus me saying i got an old dodge caravan makes us look like the poor folks so heres a pic of his jeep ... Gertie
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Heh! Nice to see that we Brits are doing our bit for the environment by driving small vehicles!
I'll stick to my nice little VW Golf (which often feels like the smallest damned car on the Texas roads!!). ...and to balance that out, our other car is a 1999 Chrysler Town & Country weighing something like 3 tonnes and boasting a bloody great V6 to drag it around :) |
Originally posted by ray6 My pride and joy |
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Both me and the Mrs have Japanese - tho mine has 'Made in Illinois' written on it. A bottom-of-the-range 1995 Mitsubishi Galant.
Photo was taken with a really crappy polaroid.... |
Originally posted by Ash UK/US Am I the first to admit to a Korean made vehicle? I know Korean products had a bad rep in the past but they backed it up with a good warranty :D We have a new Santa Fe... My wife drives a Dodge Neon |
Originally posted by Ash UK/US Am I the first to admit to a Korean made vehicle? I know Korean products had a bad rep in the past but they backed it up with a good warranty :D We have a new Santa Fe... My wife drives a Dodge Neon |
Originally posted by Brit'n'TX I also drive a Santa Fe (work for a dealership!) My wife drives a Dodge Neon Ash :) |
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