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07-26-2017, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 9,176
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Originally Posted by Keim
I'm not retired, can I play? 1976 Chevy Monte Carlo (first car and toy), 1993 Ford F150 (beater/work truck), 2004 (the TeenDuh) and 2012 Honda CRv's (wifes car).
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You have your first car? Wow! That's cool. Mine wasn't worth having but if I could have my old favorite back, that would be sweet. It was an 1987 Grand National - it got stolen.  When I got married 36 years ago, my wife had a 1974 Monte Carlo which was her first car. Unfortunately, finances dictated that we had to drive that one into the ground. It was a good car though.
Oh - the thread - I drive a Chevy truck and an Equinox. Thinking about getting an Impala when my lease on the truck is up.
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07-26-2017, 09:18 PM
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#42
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Gone but not forgotten
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sarasota,fl.
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Originally Posted by rodi
We're looking at replacing the HiHy.... but haven't figured out with what. Looking at a few year old Subaru, Rogue, or CRV. I want a smaller car, DH wants it to sit high, and we both want stickshift... that limits our choices.
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Do not buy a 2007 CRV . That was a bad year for Honda for air conditioning & paint .
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07-26-2017, 09:20 PM
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#43
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 14,328
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Originally Posted by REWahoo
I drive a hard bargain.
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I drive my DW crazy.
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07-26-2017, 09:27 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 928
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I drive a 2000 Nissan Xterra w/ 144k miles. It's slow and heavy, and will make a great first car for both my kids in a few years.
Next car will be either a VW GTI, or a Honda CR-V. The CR-V would be the more practical choice, but the GTI would be a lot more fun.
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07-26-2017, 09:28 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 4,373
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Originally Posted by Danmar
I think most people just want autos for transportation. That being the case something not too expensive and durable will fit the bill. I really like driving and therefore a large part of the reason I have autos is for entertainment. Comparing my choices to others would be useless and only cause an arguement. Furthermore, why would anyone care how many miles you have on it?
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A car as basically an appliance may meet some people's needs. Not me. I need something that I like and makes me happy to drive. I have too many cars to list. My daily driver for the past month has been my 52 GMC hot rod pickup.
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You can't spend yourself to prosperity.
Semi-Retired 7/1/16: working part-time (60%) for now [4/24/17 changed to 80%]
Retired Aug 2, 2017; age 53
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07-26-2017, 09:33 PM
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#46
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: New York City
Posts: 2,838
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Dont feel bad, almost all of them got stolen 
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07-26-2017, 09:57 PM
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#47
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 11,078
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A 2014 GMC Sierra 4x4 with too much stuff on it. The thing started down-shifting for me the first time over a pass. I'd skipped the section of the manual about downhill assist.
DW has a 2 door 2010 Wrangler with almost 18k on it. It's a wonderful vehicle for many trips.
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07-26-2017, 10:14 PM
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#48
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,695
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Originally Posted by Marita40
2007 Rabbit. Bought it new. It hasn't even crossed the 35,000 mile marker yet and looks nearly new. I don't drive a lot, and cars are strictly utilitarian for me. I really like the fold down back seat/hatch--holds a ton of stuff.
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You drive like me. I have a 2007 Corolla (CE, the low-end model which lacks power windows) and I bought it new. It has about 31,000 miles and still has a little bit of its new-car "smell.". It replaced a 1991 Geo Prism (which is also a Corolla) I bought used in 1992 with 10,000 miles. I added about 50,000 miles in the 15 years I owned it.
I like the split fold-down rear seat in the Corolla, handy for putting lots of stuff in the car.
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Retired in late 2008 at age 45. Cashed in company stock, bought a lot of shares in a big bond fund and am living nicely off its dividends. IRA, SS, and a pension await me at age 60 and later. No kids, no debts.
"I want my money working for me instead of me working for my money!"
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07-26-2017, 10:45 PM
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#49
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: The 850
Posts: 980
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2010 Honda Pilot - now the "family car" driven by the 16 yr. old, will pass to the younger when she goes to school.
2016 Yamaha Concierge street legal golf car. Good only for the 'hood and going to the beach, too slow to get on the main road to the grocery store.
2017 Honda Accord Coupe V6 - my daily driver
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07-26-2017, 10:46 PM
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#50
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: The Bay Area
Posts: 2,736
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Mmmm Hmmm!
But, not always 'between the lines." 
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100% x 10% > 10% x 100%
Small pensions & SS cover essentials
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07-26-2017, 10:54 PM
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#51
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: New York City
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlaGator
2016 Yamaha Concierge street legal golf car. Good only for the 'hood
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I got to get one of them, Id be the hit of the neighborhood.
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07-26-2017, 11:57 PM
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#52
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 12,901
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2016 Mazda Miata Club, 3.5K miles.
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07-27-2017, 04:50 AM
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#53
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5,003
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2015 Chevy Malibu, nicely equipped. Good mileage (up to 40 mpg hwy) and quite reliable.
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07-27-2017, 05:21 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Flyover country
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I've owned 14 cars in my life, which is a little embarrassing in this crowd since so many seem to keep them forever. Planning to buy #15 next year.
But I'm also unusual in that I've consistently put around 25,000 miles a year on almost all of them.
I enjoy driving, even long distance, so I get something that makes me happy.
Been driving SUVs since the 80s, and will continue that. I like sitting a bit higher so as to see the traffic ahead, and they are much easier to get in and out of as you age.
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07-27-2017, 05:45 AM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 15
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1999 F250 supercab 4x4 that I bought new in 1998 (150,000 miles). 2006 impala that was my commuter for w*rk (currently 160,000 miles bought used in 2010), 2014 wrangler unlimited that just replaced a 2000 Mercury villager that we bought in 2003 with 13,000 miles and just sold to the junkyard for $350 with 210,000 miles. Two toys--2001 Minnie class c motorhome on an E450 chassis and a 2001 Harley Roadking bought new in 2001.
I do like my vehicles 🙂
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07-27-2017, 06:28 AM
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#56
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,912
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2006 Accord, 6 cyl. full load. 2007 Solara convertable,6 cyl, full load (summer only).
Had the Accord for 7 years. Expect to keep it for another 10. Last one was a 97 Camry, 6 cyl, full load. Drove it for 17/18 years, son is driving it for the past two.
In between, while working, a new Ford product each year from my employer. Taurus, Lincoln, Escape, etc. Have not been in one of their stores since nor do we plan to. World of difference in terms of product quality and service.
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07-27-2017, 06:35 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,010
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2011 Tahoe LT 4x4.
2014 Mustang V6 convertible. Probably sell this one soon since I just bought a 2007 Jeep Liberty 4x4 for a killer price ready to tow behind the motorhome. Really wanted a Chevy Colorado crew 4x4 but couldn't find anything local and then this Liberty popped up. Figured I can always trade it in later on a Colorado.
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07-27-2017, 06:38 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Indian Head
Posts: 157
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I have a 2005 Mustang GT, and a 2013 F150. I seem to have always had a mustang since i started driving. Wife has a Fusion. You can tell we like the Ford dealer in our area 
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07-27-2017, 07:01 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Huntsville, AL/Helen, GA
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I have had over 100 new cars while working for an auto manufacturer. Funny.how paying for them yourself makes you keep cars longer.
I am now very careful to buy cars/trucks that have lower than normal deprecation and those that are relatively troublefree. With service departments at $100 per hour labor and cars with very complicated electronics, I try to avoid dealer service departments like The Plague.
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