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 Jan 5 2004, 06:51 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Member Posts: 440 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Nashville, TN Member No.: 1  |
What do you guys drive on a daily basis? I know for some of you the F-bodies are track/weekend cars only. I want to know what you're driving during the week and if you like it or not.
My Trans Am is my current daily driver. It goes to work 5 days a week. My wife drives a '99 Blazer which we use for errands, shopping, and trips. I am looking into a new daily driver for me (so the TA can retire to weekend duty) and am curious to see what everybody else is driving. |
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Jan 5 2004, 06:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88 |
'94 9C1 Caprice, ex cop car. Excellent daily driver.
Hey, what can I say? I like LT1's.... |
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Jan 5 2004, 07:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 827 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Bellevue WA Member No.: 73 |
1988 chevrolet celebrity station wagon, complete with paint that comes off every time it gets washed, smashed in front grill (came that way), busted out right rear tail light, A/C that blows hot air, bithcen AM/FM stereo that crackles, roof rack, home made cold air intake and a power steering pump that pukes all over the place.
For 750.00....what do ya expect! LOL the wife gets to drive the 02 LT Suburban. |
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Jan 5 2004, 07:20 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
'92 F250 P/U truck (tow vehicle)
220K on it's 2nd 460 |
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Jan 5 2004, 07:21 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 50 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Bowling Green, KY Member No.: 9 |
Yep, I drive my tow vehicle as well. 2003 F350 Crew Cab Dually.
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Jan 5 2004, 07:22 PM
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Engine and Tools Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,859 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Lebanon TN Member No.: 6 |
Sometimes I drive the Camaro.
Mostly I drive the '94 Honda Passport 4wd (rebadged Isuzu Rodeo). 3.2L 24valve ohc v6, 175 hp, 4.11 gears, removed mechanical fan and replaced with electric, must be good for another 2 hp at least. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I just figured out a few days ago that it's got heated mirrors. (so that's what that button with the wavy lines does, that never made the rear window clear off any!) |
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Jan 5 2004, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
....gotta drive the tow vehicle daily....
2003 GMC 2500HD Duramax Diesel Extended Cab POWER!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Jan 5 2004, 07:33 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 49 Joined: 23-December 03 From: DFW Member No.: 12 |
My track car IS my daily driver.
Here is a pic: http://www.ddrockinrods.com/Event/1122HD112.jpg Exactly as it looks on the highway (with the hood down (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ). Of course, the motor is out right now for a "nice" stroking..... |
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Jan 5 2004, 07:42 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 166 Joined: 25-December 03 From: nYc Member No.: 39 |
My daily driver is...the NYC subway system. Wish I worked locally so I can drive the car.
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Jan 5 2004, 08:02 PM
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Really Old Corner Carver Group: Advanced Member Posts: 1,209 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Atlanta Ga Member No.: 21 |
What you see is what I drive.... I get to work quickly. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Jan 5 2004, 08:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 647 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Paris, Texas Member No.: 74 |
My daily driver is the tow truck. GMC 2500HD
The Truck |
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Jan 5 2004, 08:16 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 37 Joined: 30-December 03 Member No.: 65 |
1985 BMW 535i, upgraded with all the 535is goodies and some cool vintage M5 parts. It's a great car to commute in, and I love the classic looks.
(IMG:http://home.comcast.net/~patrick.newton/images/bmw/535i_june03.jpg) Chris, I've got your new daily driver- check my sig. The price keeps going down… (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Jan 5 2004, 08:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Member Posts: 440 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Nashville, TN Member No.: 1 |
Pat, you don't know how tempting that is, but what are the odds I could leave it as-is and resist the urge to modify?
(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) What I'd actually love to have is a 99 or 2000 323/325 BMW Coupe (would do a sedan if I had to) or a used C5. Both can be had under $25K at this point but there are several factors. 1. Do I really need to spend that kind of money on a 3rd car? 2. I've always loved the 3 series, but why buy one when I could get a Vette for the same price, and I've wanted a Vette since I was 5 yrs old. 3. Do I really want to daily drive a Vette and run it into the ground? 4. Should I do something more like in the $10K range, but what is going to give me reliability and a touch of class/upscale-ness at that price? 5. Do I need a 3rd car at all, realizing 1 car would have to sit in the driveway year-round, would it be better fiscally, even if not as practical, to continue to daily drive the Trans Am? |
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Jan 5 2004, 08:58 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14 |
Beat up 1993 GMC Vandura 2500 Conversion Van (and tow vehicle). (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Jan 5 2004, 09:14 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 37 Joined: 30-December 03 Member No.: 65 |
QUOTE (Chris 96 WS6 @ Jan 5 2004, 02:24 PM) Pat, you don't know how tempting that is, but what are the odds I could leave it as-is and resist the urge to modify? C'mon, you know you want it. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) There's really not much that would need to be modded. The brakes, suspension, and rearend (4.10s, Torsen) are already done. The engine's got good power for a daily driver- typical LT1 bolt-on levels, ~265 rwhp. Every bushing in the suspension was replaced less than 15K miles ago. Optima battery is less than three years old. Fresh complete tune-up including plugs and plug wires, O2 and knock sensors, etc. Tires are great. This car needs NOTHING. I am down to $8K. I never thought I would have to go that low, but it seems I have. I need to sell this car. |
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Jan 5 2004, 09:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Member Posts: 440 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Nashville, TN Member No.: 1 |
$8K is a bargain for that car, and it appears to be very well taken care of. I just keep telling myself "you don't need 2 F-bodies" LOL.
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Jan 5 2004, 09:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 462 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 34 |
My Trans Am is my daily driver, race car & grocery getter. I've thought about buying a beater but she's just too much fun to drive. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Jan 5 2004, 10:38 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 162 Joined: 29-December 03 Member No.: 61 |
2001 Honda Odyssey (hauling kids)
1996 Honda Civic (4 mile commute to work, 180,000 miles so far and still going strong) Soon: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain (I've got to put the motor back in) |
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Jan 5 2004, 11:17 PM
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Nitto Destroyer! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 248 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Rochester NY Member No.: 29 |
2002 Silverado 2500 HD Pulls my work trailer and me around. Also is my plow vehicle (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Gary |
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Jan 5 2004, 11:20 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
company truck - 2003 F-150 4x4 Ex. Cab (i've already put 30K on this one)
personal truck - 2001 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab (i love this truck! and its only got 49K). |
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Jan 6 2004, 12:30 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 136 Joined: 23-December 03 Member No.: 18 |
'96 Pontiac Sunburn (definately no fire in that car (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) ) that the insurance co. paid me $227 to drive, a '00 Pontiac GTP for the wifey, and a rusted/lifted GMC K1500 for the redneck in me.
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Jan 6 2004, 12:39 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Springfield IL Member No.: 84 |
I drive the '89 5.7L WS6 Formula to work every day. Always have loved the old school 3rd gens.
Before that I had an '88 Chysler Conquest TSI. Also a very fun car, huge 4 banger, factory widebody with 9" wheels and fully independent suspension, Adjustable shocks stock, massive front mount with a huge turbo pushing 18psi of boost. |
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Jan 6 2004, 12:47 AM
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F-bodyless.... Group: Advanced Members Posts: 243 Joined: 31-December 03 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 77 |
92 Silverado, 133K and still looking good. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Dad bought it new in Nov91 and then gave it to me once I paid my car off.
Dang O' Truck |
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Jan 6 2004, 12:52 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 143 Joined: 4-January 04 From: Sarnia Member No.: 97 |
1992 Toyota Tercel. C/W James Bond style smoke screen (blow by) Jimmy Page style beat (rod knock) AC courtesy of the disintegrating body. Bald tires. Dirty interior.
I love the car (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Starts every day. I don't give a tinker's damn about it so I spend virtually no time caring for it. |
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Jan 6 2004, 01:07 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14 |
QUOTE (Anti-Venom @ Jan 5 2004, 06:39 PM) I drive the '89 5.7L WS6 Formula to work every day. Always have loved the old school 3rd gens. Third gens! Drool! |
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Jan 6 2004, 01:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 697 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Athens, GA Member No.: 45 |
the formula. everyday for now. which is about 400 miles a week. come warmer weather im gonna ride the scooter(96 honda shadow 600) if no one buys it. that should help with the gas milage some. Trey
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Jan 6 2004, 01:58 AM
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Insert catch phrase here Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,098 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 20 |
2 daily drivers:
'95 Monte Carlo (used to be my wife's car before we got her the minivan) '03 Dodge Ram 1500 (sits in the driveway most of the time) On the weekend we go cruising in the minivan. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Jan 6 2004, 01:58 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Member Posts: 440 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Nashville, TN Member No.: 1 |
QUOTE (KeithO @ Jan 5 2004, 07:07 PM) QUOTE (Anti-Venom @ Jan 5 2004, 06:39 PM) I drive the '89 5.7L WS6 Formula to work every day. Always have loved the old school 3rd gens. Third gens! Drool! I've owned 2 thirdgens and I agree (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Jan 6 2004, 02:09 AM
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You're my chicane Group: Advanced Members Posts: 475 Joined: 23-December 03 From: So. Cal. Member No.: 13 |
2001 E-250 van. It's very slow.
1990 GMC 1 ton 4x4 van with a big block. {just sold} Loved it. |
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Jan 6 2004, 05:40 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 69 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Fayetteville, GA Member No.: 31 |
i usally daily drive my 96 saturn. 245,xxx and still goin (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
the 95 t/a I drive about 100 miles a month or so |
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Jan 6 2004, 09:08 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 366 Joined: 27-December 03 From: TEXAS Member No.: 54 |
Drove the 1LE for 100k miles as my daily driver til the blown 383 project went underway. Now my daily driver is a '02 Chevy Z71. Fun little truck if GM would have put a good tranny in it. Once the bugs are worked out of the Camaro....it might be my nice summer day daily driver. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Jan 6 2004, 09:12 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 68 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Graf Germany Member No.: 58 |
(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) 01 WS6 T/A drive it for everything!!!!!! (31k miles)
(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) 97 Ram 1500 4X4 w/3" lift on 33x12.5 for the wife(94k miles) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Nov 04 new Ram 4dr 1ton 4x4 cummins HO for the wife (then I get my truck back (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) ) As long as the wife's happy I get the goods for my hot rods!!! |
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Jan 6 2004, 10:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 364 Joined: 6-January 04 From: Somewhere past redline Member No.: 101 |
2002 Chevrolet S10
2004 BMW R1150R bike 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 son's car |
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Jan 7 2004, 12:38 AM
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No El-Use-O. Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 27-December 03 From: SW Michigan Member No.: 52 |
QUOTE (Bald54 @ Jan 6 2004, 04:15 PM) 2002 Chevrolet S10 2004 BMW R1150R bike 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 son's car Steve if you got a BMW bike you may know Kurt Przybyche (or some such, it's actually pronouned "sheebish"). Anyhow he works (or worked) at BMW Motorcycles in South Bend. In the service department... Anyhow I saw in one of your posts you were thinking of a T2R. He installed mine and did a great job, and was Very reasonable. He also built my ESP engine. |
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Jan 7 2004, 12:41 AM
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No El-Use-O. Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 27-December 03 From: SW Michigan Member No.: 52 |
Our daily driver is our tow truck. A 97 Z71. I gotta keep it awhile and it just turned 90,000 miles. So eventually I'll put it aside as a tow vehicle only (my truck) and get something that the wife likes. Which after the baby is born will probably be something gay like a mini van. No offense to any mini van owners and/or "alternate life style" F-body owners.
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Jan 7 2004, 01:44 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Louisville, Ky Member No.: 30 |
I drive a 01 Chevy Crew cab with the Duramax and sometimes my wiofe lets me drive her 95 Impalla SS. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Jan 7 2004, 10:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 620 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Chester, VA Member No.: 22 |
I drive an'87 Toyota 4Runner. 220,000 miles, 22RE 5 speed and I bought it new. An energizer bunny on wheels. I also drive my ugly '86 F-150 6 cylinder from time to time. It's rough, but it tows, and it's a trauma-free ride. Also, it's great for swap meets, etc. Quite a site with my Camaro on the trailer ,(also ugly) going down the road. Also in the stable, my wife's 5.0 Mustang LX, a restored '69 C-10, a '73 Vega GT, (also bought new), a '75 Vega, a '92 Acura (son's), and a 91 Sundance (other son's, and maybe the perfect beater).
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Jan 7 2004, 11:22 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40 |
'00 Chevy Silverado Z71 5.3/4L60E 44K miles
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Jan 9 2004, 01:27 AM
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Darksider Group: Advanced Members Posts: 282 Joined: 26-December 03 From: state of confusion Member No.: 49 |
Mine is the car in my sig, with an indeterminate but high amount of mileage on most of the chassis (the OE 85 mph speedo/odo has been inop for a couple of extended periods of time, including currently).
Wife's car is a 20th AE Maxima. 5-speed. Norm |
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Jan 9 2004, 02:26 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
a 98 sonoma ext cab(work truck)with to many mod's to list!let's just say it will give the bird a run for it's money easy.haha!was it smart to try and roadrace a truck?no,but it's fun as hell to see the look on the other guy's face when i.........well you all have seen that look,haven't you!
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Jan 9 2004, 03:33 AM
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Crazy ORR guy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 54 Joined: 9-January 04 Member No.: 111 |
'95 Civic DX hatch. 165,000 miles and runs fine. It's got a little piston slap when it's cold though (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
So far I'd have to say that NataSS has the ugliest daily driver (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Jan 11 2004, 09:13 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,015 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Texas Member No.: 55 |
My daily driver is a 1993 Nissan NX2000.
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Jan 12 2004, 01:41 AM
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No El-Use-O. Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 27-December 03 From: SW Michigan Member No.: 52 |
I may look for a rust free late 80's Civic this summer. It'l be my daily driver. And the wife can have the truck.
I drive quite a bit just to work and back each day. Plus eventually I can fix the little Civic to compete in SM. |
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Jan 13 2004, 08:16 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 40 Joined: 6-January 04 From: Kitchener, ON Member No.: 103 |
I drive a 1990 Civic. Raced it in the Honda/Michelin series for a couple of years and tried to sell it as a race car. No takers, so the roll bar came out and the carpet went back in. Headlights are aimed kinda funny, but I guess that's my fault (shouldn't have hit those other cars). Developing some serious rust problems now.
Got a new Venture mini-van for my wife and kids this summer. Oh yeah, got a puppy in June as well, so I guess the van is for my wife, the kids, and the dawg. Who says my life isn't exciting! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Jan 16 2004, 07:39 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 231 Joined: 9-January 04 From: N.E Ga. Member No.: 112 |
My daily driver is a Kia Rio, bout 7 grand out the door with a 10Year/ 100K warranty and averages 34-37 mpg. I just hate to work on car because I have to, it's well worth the 140 bucks a month to me.
Also have a 1990 Mustang GT as a driver. |
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