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So, what kind of vehicle does everyone drive? What kind of vehicle would you like to drive?


P.S. I'm starting a website, and I'm gonna post souped up vehicles in a gallery. Anybody who wants to post there vehicle, telegram me in nationstates at "Sick Dreams". I won't put up the website name here, cause then I'd get bumped for spamming.

So, what kind of vehicle does everyone drive? What kind of vehicle would you like to drive?


At the moment my wife and I drive an 05 Chevy Tahoe, 04 Dodge Dakota, and 03 50th anniversary C5 Corvette coupe.

So, what kind of vehicle does everyone drive? What kind of vehicle would you like to drive?
I ride a mountain bike, except when the damned thing breaks my leg! Heh!

I'm saving up to buy a crewcab dulie pickup truck. I'm going to buy a flatbed trailer to tow behind it, and a good lawnmower to go on the flatbed, so I can run around to all my children's homes and mow their yards. They're very busy, what with jobs and their own kids, so this is something I can do for them.

I drive 2 Foreign Cars.

I got a Mercedes 190E (Really old model!), and a Opel (Vauxhall) Frontera. (SUV).

My domestic cars suck (Proton, Perodua). But lots of people drive it, because of protectionism taxes, all imported cars have 200-300% import tax on them. :(

At the moment my wife and I drive an 05 Chevy Tahoe, 04 Dodge Dakota, and 03 50th anniversary C5 Corvette coupe.
Got any pics of the Vette?

Most of the time I walk, bike or bus.

When I'm home I drive a Ford van, mostly to pick up or drop off my sisters.

I'm too young to drive, so I go on two wheels in an envrionmentally-friendly manner.

That's twitspeak for a bike :p

Got any pics of the Vette?


Yes (http://www.tracyvette.com/images/madison_2003_corvette.jpg)

Another from a rally. (http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/jdayton/2000_corvette_resize_7.jpg)

Got some custom work done soon after purchasing. The first pic is about a week after we got it. The second is from a rally in DC last year.

I drive a 98 Honda Accord

2000 Chevrolet Metro
3 cylinder, 1.0 Liter, w/o A/C, manual brakes, manual transmission, manual steering, no radio.

I drive a 1968 Fiat Dino Spyder (http://www.atspeedimages.com/pebble99/italiano/fiat_dino_spyder.jpg). Its the one with a 6 cylinder Ferrari engine.

For my next car (I'll have save a long time for this one) I want a 1970 Maserati Ghibli (http://www.thecarnut.com/ghiblispyder.html)

After 10 years of tuning and fiddling I only need to replace parts due to wear and tear. If driven correctly (mercilessly, like a race car, always...even for a milk run) a good Italian car is very reliable. As soon as you baby it, it conks out. Must be some kind of Catholic Complex creeping into the engineering process. On the rare occasionsd the Fiat needs work, I happily ride my mountain bike...I also use my mountainbike for transport when the car is running perfectly (95% of the time) because its good fun exercise, and easier to beat city traffic with.

Got some custom work done soon after purchasing. The first pic is about a week after we got it. The second is from a rally in DC last year.
Would you mind if I posted it on my site? If its ok, write some info to add to the pic. I'll send you the url if ya want.

Yes (http://www.tracyvette.com/images/madison_2003_corvette.jpg)

Another from a rally. (http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/jdayton/2000_corvette_resize_7.jpg)

Got some custom work done soon after purchasing. The first pic is about a week after we got it. The second is from a rally in DC last year.

Sweet ride!

If you add pics, please let me know if I can post them on my site or not. If you want them posted, add a few words about them!

1997 1/2 lambo diablo sv
tuned with nos and and dual turbos as well as some body work and other performance mods





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I have a rebuilt Factory refurbished '69 Porsche 912, a 2004 Porsche 911, a '99 Mercedes ML320 and my wifes personal favorite, a '97 Volkswagen Jetta GL... Yeah, she likes it over the porsche.

1997 1/2 lambo diablo sv
tuned with nos and and dual turbos as well as some body work and other performance mods





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Oh man! Don't we all!

1996 Nissan XE pickup truck. Okay, so it's a damn riceburner, but it's a pretty good little truck, especially with gas mileage; something like 21 mpg or so. On the other hand, it's essentially built of sheet metal on a aluminum frame or something like that, but I've customised it with my beaver on the dashboard. I bought it so I could haul my fossil stuff around in, and it came in really handy when I helped the family move. Canadian enough to have a beaver on the dashboard of my vehicle? You bet!

65 buick, needs a lot of work and its gnna be down for about a year or so because im have the motor and trns rebuilt and im also have the interior redone, black vinyl in the Arizona desert is a bit too much pain for me.

65 buick, needs a lot of work and its gnna be down for about a year or so because im have the motor and trns rebuilt and im also have the interior redone, black vinyl in the Arizona desert is a bit too much pain for me.
-nods and feels the scars on his thighs- :eek:

Would you mind if I posted it on my site? If its ok, write some info to add to the pic. I'll send you the url if ya want.

Oops, sorry that is actually from the rally in Dayton. That summer we went to like 6 in a row. Sure, if ya want to. I'll add the specs here:


5,665 cc 5.7 liters 8 V front engine with 99 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 10.1 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
- Premium unleaded fuel
- Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.4
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- Main 68 liter premium unleaded fuel tank
- Power: SAE and 261 kW , 350 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 360 ft lb , 488 Nm @ 4,000 rpm


2003 Chevrolet Corvette Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features

- ABS
- Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
- Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
- Immobilizer
- Limited slip differential
- Stability control
- Wishbone front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with leaf springs

2003 Silver Mitsubishi Galant LS

Sweet ride!


Gotta love American Muscle (with certain parts made in Canada)! ;)

1996 Nissan XE pickup truck. Okay, so it's a damn riceburner, but it's a pretty good little truck, especially with gas mileage; something like 21 mpg or so. On the other hand, it's essentially built of sheet metal on a aluminum frame or something like that, but I've customised it with my beaver on the dashboard. I bought it so I could haul my fossil stuff around in, and it came in really handy when I helped the family move. Canadian enough to have a beaver on the dashboard of my vehicle? You bet!

Won't the cops pull you over for having a beaver? Doesn't your significat other complain about the sun glare on their beaver?

I have a beaten-up 1990 Acura Integra (which I love). Half the time I drive a 2003 Honda Civic.

A cherry 1992 Cadillac Allante - white with a black top.

A two-seater convertible with an engine so powerful one has to try not to squeal the tires, a great sound stock sound system, a fully computerized dashboard, more storage space than most four-doors and a nice comfortable ride.

I drive a used 2000 Ford Escort ZX2... but what I want is Ducati Monster... Oh baby.

1995 Mercury Tracer station wagon - made in Mexico. 155,000 miles, 25-30mpg. Bought for $1,900.US
1968 VW Beetle - restoring.

I walk, cycle, or take the bus; cars are overrated.

i walk or take the bus. i can't be fucked with being a designated driver, so i just remove the possibility thereof.

I drive a 1968 Fiat Dino Spyder (http://www.atspeedimages.com/pebble99/italiano/fiat_dino_spyder.jpg). Its the one with a 6 cylinder Ferrari engine.




I really love that Fiat!

I currently drive either a Jeep Wrangler or a Ford F150. However, I am looking into getting a Mini Cooper for the great gas mileage (plus they're just too cute).

A cadillac seville STS. Its not flashy, its not a muscle car, but it does have a ton of balls, its safe, comfortable and doesnt attract a lot of attention.
The sound system is great and I work from a home office most of the time, so mileage isnt a big concern.

A cadillac seville STS. Its not flashy, its not a muscle car, but it does have a ton of balls, its safe, comfortable and doesnt attract a lot of attention.
The sound system is great and I work from a home office most of the time, so mileage isnt a big concern.

I drove my buddy's. EXCELLENT car. Kudos.

Currently driving: 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid. 45 mpg rules!!!!

Previously driving: 1967 Dodge Dart GT. The car is great, but 18 mpg sucks hard.

I'm saving up to buy a crewcab dulie pickup truck. I'm going to buy a flatbed trailer to tow behind it, and a good lawnmower to go on the flatbed, so I can run around to all my children's homes and mow their yards. They're very busy, what with jobs and their own kids, so this is something I can do for them.


I'm up for adoption and it just so happens that my yard needs mowed now. You can even skip on the duelie. I have a mower here that you can use. :)

I drove my buddy's. EXCELLENT car. Kudos.


Thanks. I do like it a lot. And I'll mention I like the Allante as well. That car will be a classic as they didnt make that many.
If I remember right, isnt the underside enclosed for aerodynamics? Thats a unique and stylish car.

I just bought a red 91 Dodge Shadow for 200 bucks... I can't drive it yet, what with me not having my G2. Mostly, I bought it to fix up in class, but it's in pretty good shape. I love it, mostly just because it's my first car.
You just know I'm gon be getting so much action in the back of that pimp-mobile, eh? What guy wouldn't love to join me back there? The two of us are going to be unstopable.
I'm considering painting a hammer and sickle on the roof... What are your thoughts on that?

1996 GMC Sierra Ex-Cab C1500, 5.7L 350 Vortech with a few mods and tuner tricks to increase power and throttle response (over-gapped plugs with a higher octane fuel, K&N air filter, etc). Also has a set of 31x10.50 Yokohama Geolander AT II tires, a pair of ProComp 130W lights on the grill guard, and a tow package. Nothin too spectacular yet...wait till I get it all done...

And of course, there's the audio system: only a total of 1kW of power, but damn...it sure as hell was enough to make the glass fall out of my sideview mirror a month ago...I was doing the math the other day, if I'd spent the money on the engine instead of the system, I could have dropped an LS1 in...oh well, I'll just have to save for a few months so I can build a 383-stroker to drop in...

I drive...


...people crazy.

Thanks. I do like it a lot. And I'll mention I like the Allante as well. That car will be a classic as they didnt make that many.
If I remember right, isnt the underside enclosed for aerodynamics? Thats a unique and stylish car.

You are correct about all of it. I wish I had the 93 as it was the year they used the Northstar. But it is very unique and I love it. I've only seen one other since I've owned it (also white with a black top) and I get offers from people who wish to buy it all the time.

I really love that Fiat!
I would have to agree.



I drive a 1967 Red and White VW Microbus complete with shovels, rakes and other implements of de-struction. Actually its a converted (I believe, looking at some of the cuts) Westfalia. I dig her special. I also have if I want an '85 Vanagon. But I don't want. This give the impression I like vans, I don't. I like my old bus.

Next car, since it seems sheer fantasy that I'll be able to move on to a 'next car' in the near future, is a Manx Dune Buggy. Cause I live on the coast of Califronia and can totally get away with that nonsense.

Next car, since it seems sheer fantasy that I'll be able to move on to a 'next car' in the near future, is a Manx Dune Buggy. Cause I live on the coast of Califronia and can totally get away with that nonsense.
Ive always wanted a dune buggy! I'm quite sure I'd get in trouble with it though!

MINI COOPER SPORT :D

Very fun car

What car? :eek:

ME??

red mini-cooper sport, with black roof, etc

Holds the road very well, great power and accelaration.

i drive my girlfriend crazy, i dont need a car to do that.

I drive an EZ-GO Golfcart. i want to drive an bus.:D

2004 Malibu named Miss Mallory :D

So, what kind of vehicle does everyone drive? What kind of vehicle would you like to drive?


P.S. I'm starting a website, and I'm gonna post souped up vehicles in a gallery. Anybody who wants to post there vehicle, telegram me in nationstates at "Sick Dreams". I won't put up the website name here, cause then I'd get bumped for spamming.


Well, many years ago on the the attempt at the driving test for the Texas DPS, I failed rather spectacularly by running into another car parked in he DPS parking lot. (>.<)
I more or less gave up on driving after that,
In light of that, my vehicle of choice would be a chauffered limo. ;)

Only four bikers in NS? What a shame.
I drive a small Fazer. :cool:

I have a custom built jeep CJ-7 that I built from the frame up, with a chevy 572 engine a centrifugal supercharger and 39 inch tires and alot more goodies the that.
I have a Dodge Power Wagon on order just waiting for it to come in, and I also have a Big Dog Motorcycles 2005 Bulldog, with some custom stuff done to it.

98 Ford Taraus, and i'm a native Detroiter, so my family get's Aplan, when i get around to buying my own car for the first time i'll be looking into hybrids.

I have a custom built jeep CJ-7 that I built from the frame up, with a chevy 572 engine a centrifugal supercharger and 39 inch tires and alot more goodies the that.
I have a Dodge Power Wagon on order just waiting for it to come in, and I also have a Big Dog Motorcycles 2005 Bulldog, with some custom stuff done to it.
Hey, I would LOVE to get some pics of the CJ, and the Big Dog for my site! Can you hook me up?

Mostly I drive a Ford Windstar. Thrilling.

I'm finishing up the carb work on a '72 Camaro Z-28, though. I love that car.

I really love that Fiat!
:D Thanks, Me too! LOL

I drive....

2003 Black Ford Mustang GT V10.

Ford Fiesta Finesse 1.2

The book says my top speed is 102 mph but I will beat that one day goddammit

Ive always wanted a dune buggy! I'm quite sure I'd get in trouble with it though!
Well what would be the point of having a dune buggy if you wheren't going to get in a little trouble with it?

Zooomy zoom zoooooom! (http://www.neinvwclub.com/images/1968_Meyers_Manx_Dune_Buggy_-_Blue_-_H.jpg)

my lovely car that everybody hates but me =). Its hard to pick up the chicks, but at least the seats are comfy. Not to mention the big V-8 in it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/Sunfighter/DSCF0035.jpg =)

I primarily cycle, and I also use the bus, tram and feet.

I drive 2 Foreign Cars.

I got a Mercedes 190E (Really old model!), and a Opel (Vauxhall) Frontera. (SUV).

My domestic cars suck (Proton, Perodua). But lots of people drive it, because of protectionism taxes, all imported cars have 200-300% import tax on them. :(
Wow, you have five cars?

I just got a 2003 crimson Mistubishi Eclipse, and I love her!

Can't wait until I get some money so I can mod it a bit.

I drive a 2002 Saturn L300.

I drive a greenish blue 1998 Toyota Corolla. A mouse lives inside.

I ride a sport bike (Mongoose D-40R Mountain Bike, to be precise). When, and if, I get a car, it will be something that's cheap and easy to maintain. Oh, good gas mileage wouldn't hurt (though being a hybrid would be better).

I drive a black Ford Taurus, 1993. I've had it for 2 years now, and have only had to fix 1 thing, the starter. Yea, it cost about $200 but that's the only thing I've had to fix. I love my car. ^_^

I teach people to drive C-172's and a PA-28 200R. In my spare time I drive anything from BE-200's down to C-152's. For road use, I drive a Ford Probe.

Nice! I want to be a pilot so i know all about C172s!

Well, i am only 18 so i drive a Vauxhall Nova 1.3SR (quite rare, but anyone who lives in the UK knows this is a very chavvy car, which i am not proud of!)

But my dad has a better collection :-

Ferrari 360 and 550
Aston Martin DB9
Jaguar XKR and XJ8se (for work!)
Jaguar E-Type (XKE for those in the States) beautiful car!
Audi S8
And he has a Mercedes SL55 AMG on order

Such nice cars, why won't he let me drive them, oh yeah, cause i can't get insurance on any of them! Lol!

Oh mum has a Honda Civic 1.6 Exec, as you can probably tell, only one person in the household is allowed to have nice cars, and only one person is allowed to drive them!

So annoying...

my lovely car that everybody hates but me =). Its hard to pick up the chicks, but at least the seats are comfy. Not to mention the big V-8 in it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/Sunfighter/DSCF0035.jpg =)


You fit a V8 in that thing!?!?!?!?!?!?! :eek:

You fit a V8 in that thing!?!?!?!?!?!?! :eek:
Dude, if you can fit a V8 into this:
http://www.locallifedesign.co.uk/clients/thoroughbredcars/daimler.jpg
then you can fit one into that.

There are even those who've put V8s in these:
http://kitcarmag.com/eventcoverage/142_0309_knotts_05_z.jpg
Imagine...

Yeah... I know... I drive a foreign car, oh well. But still, w00t!!!! 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage!!!

Mostly I drive a Ford Windstar. Thrilling.

I'm finishing up the carb work on a '72 Camaro Z-28, though. I love that car.


I thought that people like you would rather put a bomb in it's trunk.

I thought that people like you would rather put a bomb in it's trunk.
Man the mods are being glacial in deleting your ass. It must be because it's buried in a mundane request. Or they're busy with something else/outside life...

I thought that people like you would rather put a bomb in it's trunk.
You have to be fucking kidding me! You really need a hug!

You have to be fucking kidding me! You really need a hug!


*Hugs Big Haliburton*
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1993 mercury cougar

1989 chrysler fifth avenue

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1997 Subaru Legacy GT

A 1999 Toyota Tacoma.

What do I drive? Other people crazy. :D

I drive A 1989 Dodge Dynasty.

1998 Ford Escort ZX2 (The term "domestic" is used loosly as the vehicle is actually assembled in Mexico) As for the poll, it'd be interesting to see how people would vote if the poll were Domestic vs. Japan/Korea vs. Europe.

In Europe it is almost impossible to find a parking place in the downtown/inner city area.

However, though I do walk short distances (to 2 km) and cycle occasionally, I mostly use public transit, which is about a MILLION TIMES better than any in North America.

A nice little 206

A black 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle.

A Blue 1987 Chevrolet 3/4 Tonne Desiel.

A Blue 1993 Pontiac Sunbird.

Well they're my dads cars, but seeing as I still live with him....

I drive a 2004 Honda Civic. A car built to last and the gas mileage is wonderful.

What exactly makes a car foreign? My car has more parts made in America than a lot of domestic cars. Also, why people think Chrysler is domestic if Toyota and Porsche are foreign?

I drive a Honda Civic that was built in their Ontario plant. Being Canadian, does this make it a foreign car or domestic?????????????

So, what kind of vehicle does everyone drive? What kind of vehicle would you like to drive?




Just bought a 2005 Saturn ION Quad Coupe a few months back. The car I realllly wanted was a Chrysler 300C but it was a bit outta my budget.

I didn't go for the RedLine model model either. I could have but not worth the extra 4-5K IMHO for better handling and a supercharged 2.0L Honda engine. The plain jane ION Quad coupe will do about 200km/h which is good enough. On the other hand I've decided my next new car will be a true sports car and I believe I will be looking at something from the Honda or Mazda line unless US makers get serious about quality and engineering. If so I really would like a 2010 (the year my Saturn will be paid off) Mustang Cobra.... *vroom* :)

Just bought a 2005 Saturn ION Quad Coupe a few months back. The car I realllly wanted was a Chrysler 300C but it was a bit outta my budget.

I didn't go for the RedLine model model either. I could have but not worth the extra 4-5K IMHO for better handling and a supercharged 2.0L Honda engine. The plain jane ION Quad coupe will do about 200km/h which is good enough. On the other hand I've decided my next new car will be a true sports car and I believe I will be looking at something from the Honda or Mazda line unless US makers get serious about quality and engineering. If so I really would like a 2010 (the year my Saturn will be paid off) Mustang Cobra.... *vroom* :)

That's one of the cars I'm looking at getting. How is it?

That's one of the cars I'm looking at getting. How is it?

The Redline or base model coupe?

Firstly, thses cars have issues. Some of which I wish I researched better before buying. There is some problems with the rotors I've heard but had no problems at all yet. Only got 6400 km on it so far. Road noise is not too good if on a road that has exposed aggregate but good asphalt is a dream to drive on. Wind noise is also a nuisance. The door seals aren't so great IMHO but the doors can be adjusted to take care of it. These cars are built very light so they cut corners on noise dampening stuff I think. It's a good 300 lbs lighter than the Chev Cobalt which is built on the same Delta frame. The noise isn't too bad though.

Front seat roominess is very good. I dunno about the back. The trunk is enormous and with the fold down seats I could easily use my little car to move furniture.

Fuel economy is very good. I can get up to 60 MPG hwy. but I have a manual transmission.

As far as raw power goes, off the mark it's no hell. It's very much geared on the high side which is great on the highway but you will be put to shame by most cars in a drag race, especially if you got a manual transmission. On the highway though you can sail past your opponent like nothing. A lot of people hate the electric steering but I find it precise and I really don't care for the feel of feedback in a steering wheel anyhoo. It feels odd at first but you get used to it.

Appearance wise it's a very nice looking car especially with the 3 inch thick paint Saturn likes to spray all over it. All vertical surfaces are polymer panels so they will not dent but be warned they are expensive to replace if severly damaged. If you have good insurance who cares? :) The paint is like glass and if you do buy one, take my advice -- DO NOT use a coin op wand style car wash. It will put microscratches in the clearcoat enamel so go with toughless car washes or better still, go with bucket washing. My poor little car was scritched up by one of those piece of crap wand brushes and I had to have it cut polished even though it is only a few months old.

The Saturn philosophy is more about customer care (people first) and that's where they shine. I feel they could do much better on the quality side but with Saturn service, you won't be left out in the cold if you do have a problem.

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The baseline coupe. I don't need the Redline.

My primary concern, all things considered, is fuel economy. With gas prices rising and rising, I want something that I can drive for weeks on a tank.

From the sound of things, your two biggest faults are the noise and the paint job. I've heard that the Saturns do show scratches too much, but the look of the car doesn't overly concern me. The noise problem could be a nuisance, I admit, but it doesn't seem like it's something that is too much of a problem.

What other cars were you considering when you made your purchase?

Well, Saturn officially does not recommend owners use those lousy brushes so I'm not sure if the paint is a quality issue. The finish is nearly mirror like so any line will show. Most people who are serious about cars despise those car washes as much as I do for the damage they can cause to paint finishes. Invariably the brushes are worn or dirty and that's where the problems surface. I woudn't use them to wash my boots.

The noise isn't extremely bad but when I bought the car, I could hear air leaking around the door between the front and rear doors. It's gone now. The road noise has as much to do with the road surface but still it isn;t a show stopper. Once on good smooth road it's very quiet.

If fuel economy is important the ION is a good choice. It's lightness probably gives it an edge over the Cobalt which is all metal and heavier. I think if you wanted considerably better fuel economy you'd need to go to a hybrid like the butt ugly Prius.

It has been said the ION has a higher cost of ownership but if you go for a lease instead of purchase, with the 3 year standard warranty you avoid the cost of ownership issue and it becomes a very good deal (depending on lease terms). Even so, Saturns seem to keep a good resale value compared to other vehicles.

As far as other cars I was looking at, there was the Chev Cobalt, Pontiac Sunfire (ugly), Chrysler 300C (nice but cost a lot more), Saturn VUE, Honda Civic etc. In the end I chose something that was different, functional, stylish, and economical and although my car is not a luxury model hotrod, given that there are very few around here it never fails to turn heads and has attracted people so curious about it that it became a conversation piece. Most people think it's an expensive car and are amazed to hear how little it cost.

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I hate using car washes for a different reason: price. They tend to be vastly overpriced for the service they offer. So that shouldn't be a concern. But I have heard that every little nick and bump shows up clear as day. I've even been told it goes as far as scratches on the trunk from resting objects there. I guess the plastic paint job doesn't hold up nearly as well as metal.

I am looking to own, not lease, though I am not sure yet. There exists the possibility that I may be moving to the other side of the country within the next six months, so until that gets squared away, I think I ought to avoid making that kind of purcahse.

I am currently leaning towards the Civic, however, based on the price and gas mileage. What is keeping the Saturn in the picture is the durability of their engines.

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Yes car washing is a cost I could do without but regular rinsing is nearly as good if you wax often. It all slides off. :) The best method is bucket washing. And I mean proper bucket washing. Not just slopping saopy water and grit all over.


The areas of my car which seemed most prone to webmarks, such as ones created by brushes, is the metal surfaces. The finish does scuff, scratch easily but regular waxing (good hard carnauba, not turtle wax) is your friend. Most of the lines will polish out by hand and with reasonable care the lines can be avoided. However, I would never rest any object capable of scratching on my car, Saturn or not. EVen if you do scratch it all to heck cut polishing will take care of it and it isn't as expensive as you'd think. I was so pleased with the job the body shop did that I will have it done again next year or so to freshen it up and keep it shiny.

The Civic is a good bet and if Honda had better financing terms I might have bought one.

The Civic is a good bet and if Honda had better financing terms I might have bought one.

So Saturn's financing terms are superior to Honda's? I haven't gotten far enough into the process to have given the financing options a serious look.

So Saturn's financing terms are superior to Honda's? I haven't gotten far enough into the process to have given the financing options a serious look.


Well at the time I purchased the car, GM was offering 0.9% financing on 5 year loans. I didn't see much from any other maker at the time which could beat that. Not sure if it's still in effect but Saturn has the fuel rebate offer now and with GM's employee discount program for everyone I could've saved a bundle by waiting but I needed a new car badly. Even with higher financing terms, cost of ownership is something you should keep in mind when considering price and finance costs of other vehicles. Cheaper isn't necessarily more economical.

Cheaper isn't necessarily more economical.

I know; I've seen it first hand. My father used to own a Dodge Intrepid. Jesus Christ.

But, like I said, this decision is a few months off at the very least, and is dictated by other events that may or may not occur in my life. Its not something I need to rush through.

I know; I've seen it first hand. My father used to own a Dodge Intrepid. Jesus Christ.

But, like I said, this decision is a few months off at the very least, and is dictated by other events that may or may not occur in my life. Its not something I need to rush through.

Hehe yeah I heard a few nightmares about the Intrepid:eek: Buying a car is a pretty big commitment unless you're stinking rich. I spent a few months looking around and there were several factors aside from cost that factored in, such as after care, functionality, my non-conformist ways, and a fixation for shiny objects. :) It was the first car that really caught my eye and it won out in the end. Had a few second thoughts but regardless of what I bought that would still be true.

Foreign car, bicycle and walking.

At the moment, my parents 93 Subaru Sports wagon or their 03 Camry Altise...

Hopefully I'll be buying my own car in the next month or two though... I am not sure whether to be glad to geta car or sad to have to pay fuel etc...