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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: 461 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)
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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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