View Poll Results: What kind of car does an ex-pat drive?
"Domestic" brand (Ford, Chevrolet, GM etc.)
31
43.06%
"European" brand (BMW, Volvo, Saab, Land Rover etc.)
11
15.28%
"Japanese" brand (Honda, Subaru, Nissan, Toyota etc.)
28
38.89%
"Exotic" brand (Ferrari, Maserati, Skoda etc.)
2
2.78%
"Other" brand (all the stuff I've forgotten)
0
0%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll
What car?
Jun 15th 2004 | 1:30 pm
#1
Thread Starter
Arrogant ****
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,323
From: Plano, TX
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?
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?
Jun 15th 2004 | 1:36 pm
#2
Thread Starter
Arrogant ****
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,323
From: Plano, TX
...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!
Jun 15th 2004 | 1:38 pm
#3
Thread Starter
Arrogant ****
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,323
From: Plano, TX
...and for those of you with two or more cars... get over it! Just pick one already!
Jun 15th 2004 | 1:49 pm
#4
C.G.D.S
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,353
From: Ireland--->London--->Spain--->Rockport, MA
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!
I love it!
Jun 15th 2004 | 1:51 pm
#5
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 367
Re: What car?
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?
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!!!!!!!!!
Jun 15th 2004 | 2:11 pm
#6
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 79,375
From: East Seaxe
We got a used Toyota minivan (I move boxes a lot, plus kid) on the never never.
Jun 15th 2004 | 2:18 pm
#7
Professional Mover
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 670
From: Derry, NH Via Salem, NH via Ma, NC, ex Manchester, UK.
Originally posted by Lion in Winter
We got a used Toyota minivan (I move boxes a lot, plus kid) on the never never.
We got a used Toyota minivan (I move boxes a lot, plus kid) on the never never.
Jun 15th 2004 | 2:45 pm
#8
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,043
From: Edmonton.
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
So far, apart from the normal maintenance things it's been great.
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
So far, apart from the normal maintenance things it's been great.
Jun 15th 2004 | 2:50 pm
#9
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 79,375
From: East Seaxe
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
So far, apart from the normal maintenance things it's been great.
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
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?
Jun 15th 2004 | 3:05 pm
#10
100% Pure
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,185
From: Fort Worth, TX.
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.
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?
Jun 15th 2004 | 5:33 pm
#11
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 68,280
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 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.
Jun 15th 2004 | 5:39 pm
#12
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 148
From: San Jose, CA
Any excuse to post a pic - I'm the only exotic so far...
Pat
Pat
Jun 15th 2004 | 10:59 pm
#13
Former Blonde
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,380
From: In a wibbly-wobbly world of my own
Nice-looking car Pat!
As for me, I'm more than happy with my VW Bug - nice little mover and perfect for around here! 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!!
As for me, I'm more than happy with my VW Bug - nice little mover and perfect for around here!
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!!
Jun 15th 2004 | 11:37 pm
#14
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,340
From: Harbor Springs, Michigan *again*
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
time for a new(er) car methinks
Jan
Jun 16th 2004 | 12:20 am
#15
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 79,375
From: East Seaxe
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
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
