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Old 11-11-2012, 07:51 PM   #61
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Old 11-11-2012, 10:44 PM   #62
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This is my idea of a fun car. Sadly, I would have to drive it in Europe to feel safe, not on USA freeways.

Drove one all over Europe a couple of summers ago and loved it. Was going to buy one in the States but it felt under powered.
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Old 11-12-2012, 10:12 AM   #63
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OK. I already told of my all time favorite(Volvo 1800)...but here is my current favorite. A Victory Cross Roads. 1750 cc bagger, made in Spirit Lake Iowa. My wife and I put on over 20,000 miles in the last 14 months. Great fun!
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Old 11-12-2012, 11:13 AM   #64
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My sentimental favorite will always be my 67 SS396 Chevelle, followed by these two, a 96 C4S modified for the track, and a 98 Mallet 435 Corvette:
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Old 11-12-2012, 11:18 AM   #65
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1965 Mustang. Although the vehicles I've had since then have cost more, were more luxurious, could haul more, were more reliable, or were more technically advanced, none of them come close to the sheer fun factor.
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Old 11-12-2012, 11:55 AM   #66
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This - I have had it for five years now and still love it. Fantastic vehicle for family and dogs.

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Old 11-12-2012, 12:07 PM   #67
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Old 11-12-2012, 02:13 PM   #68
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This - I have had it for five years now and still love it. Fantastic vehicle for family and dogs.

How bizarre! Just this weekend I was looking at these - have been thinking about one as my next vehicle.
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Old 11-12-2012, 02:18 PM   #69
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You will love it...let me know if you need an information.
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Old 11-12-2012, 04:16 PM   #70
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Mine was a black 1968 Chevy Impala SS convertible that my dad gave me. Aren't dads great?
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Old 11-12-2012, 04:52 PM   #71
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Have had many good and a few great cars, but my all-time favorie was a 1961 4-door Corvair. Not a very good car - in fact, a lousy car that could scare the hell out of you just trying to go around a corner, and would asphyxiate you if you put on the heater in winter) but it was "The First Car" and represtened FREEDOM to a teenage boy.
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Old 11-12-2012, 05:06 PM   #72
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Have had many good and a few great cars, but my all-time favorie was a 1961 4-door Corvair. Not a very good car - in fact, a lousy car that could scare the hell out of you just trying to go around a corner, and would asphyxiate you if you put on the heater in winter) but it was "The First Car" and represtened FREEDOM to a teenage boy.

I hear ya. My VERY first car was a $125 used red '66 Corvair. No doubt unsafe at any speed but man, it was a blast to drive. Stick shift, and took my friends and I to McDonald's and local swimming places many times!
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This thread reminded me of one from about a year and a half ago that I thought was classic - especially bbbamI's post about the Grand Am. It was titled "What Was The Worst Car You Ever Had?". I just reread it, and it still kills me, but some newer people may have not seen it:

http://www.early-retirement.org/foru...had-55390.html
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Old 11-12-2012, 06:01 PM   #74
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Old 11-12-2012, 06:54 PM   #75
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93 300 Nissan 300zx convertible. Still prouldy owned
I used to have a 1991 300ZX and I still miss that car today.
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Love my 2010 Prius. Every other car I've had is just transportation - this one I really love.
Our two favorites are in our garage right now-- a 2005 and a 2008.
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Old 11-18-2012, 09:35 AM   #78
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