What're you driving? (Or want to drive.) [Archive]

PhoenixCadet

10-08-2008, 09:57 PM

I'm posting this in the Cadet forum, but if any adult members feel like giving their word - I'd love to hear it!

I'm curious as to what you currently drive or what you want to drive. When I say this, I'm talking reasonable vehicles that you can actually afford at your current stage in life - not anything crazy like a Ferrari or Lamborghini at age 16. Lets hear the specifics on the car, and why you got it / wanted it.

For me currently, I'm trying to secure this internship with my dad's work. He's a Navy Civilian, so it's a DoD internship, and for a high school student, pays pretty well. With that said, this is what I'm lookin' at:

http://z.about.com/d/trucks/1/0/f/A/1/09TacomaACab_01.jpg

This is pretty much spot on for what I'm hoping to get. An '09 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab. I don't want to spend the extra few thousand on a 4x4, but this, for me at least, is just as good because I'll be getting the Prerunner version. For those who aren't familiar with ToyotaSpeak, a Prerunner is a truck that's equipped with a 4x4 suspension, 4x4 gear ratio, larger wheels, and various off-road preferences (depending on what package you get) like rear-locking differentials.

I know personally Toyotas are great vehicles, especially thier trucks. We've had two Camrys, and my dad has a '97 Tacoma that's still in perfect condition.

For me, this is looking at costing somewhere around 25 to 26K. For some, that may be a lot, but given the job I'll be getting, along with my parents who have pledged to help because of my good grades, it's lookin' good right now.

-PC

flyBoy2010

10-08-2008, 10:18 PM

My parents are giving me their 1995 BMW 5.25i. My mom drives it now but she wants to get a new car so I will get the Beemer.

This car is similar to the one I have.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/2916000-2916999/2916928_2.jpg

armysc_25b

10-08-2008, 10:18 PM

http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/board/picture.php?albumid=23&pictureid=160

Last year, I traded in my previous vehicle for a 2008 Ford Escape XLT FWD. For me, it's been everything I was looking to upgrade for. Had a small pickup truck previously, so I was looking for the upgrade in seating space. In terms of fuel economy, I gained a little over what I had before. Overall, it was a better decision and based on how much it's been driven (back and forth to FL a couple times, across GA quite a bit, and up into KY a couple times), it's paid off for me. Slightly cheaper than Phoenix's truck (the one I got was in the $22K range), and I'm proud to say that I have no co-signer or anything like that for it. :D

mtnsldr

10-08-2008, 10:50 PM

Drive an 05 Chevy Colorado, which I love.

Restoring from the ground up a 1985 Jeep CJ7. It'll be on a 4.5 in lift, with a 1 in body lift and 35 in tires. Best Jeep going.

Eventually I want to restore a 50s mustang.

El Supremo

10-08-2008, 10:53 PM

http://www.ultimatemusclecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/1969-chev-camaro-z28.jpg

Is a 69' Z-28 Camaro too far out for ya'all to believe? Because me and my Dad fixed one up for me a couple of years ago. Ever since i was a little kid, i was amazed at how much muscle this model of the Camaro could produce!

AirForceAlways

10-08-2008, 11:55 PM

Hands down has to be the Nissan 350Z. Although I can't drive yet (oh, so very close...only a few more months until my license) Since I have no experience driving the car, the best I can come up with is that I love the look of the car. Shallow, I know, but hey! Beautiful car in my eyes.

Des

10-09-2008, 12:03 AM

This is my utility ride:

http://static.racingjunk.com/63/ui/4/66/9548944804612-1997-chevy-blazer-LS-4-door-4-wheel-driv.jpg

1997 Chevy Blazer SE

And this is the fun ride I own, but that the wife only sometimes let's me drive.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer SE

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/Sig_Des/lancer2.jpg

pingjocky

10-09-2008, 01:08 AM

'08 JEEP Wrangler. Gets me where I wanna go, and has all the room I need. Fun to drive. I've had it in the woods and on the beach...drives equally as well everywhere. V-6, 6-speed, 2 door, and 4wd. Forest green w/ a black hard top. Wish it still had the straight-6 (more torque), but the V-6 gets better MPG.

R/
Pingjocky

grunt0311

10-09-2008, 02:08 AM

Well currently, I'm driving a HMMWV. But in "real life" I have a POS Jeep Grand Cherokee with a missing window, and numerous problems, but it gets me around.

I would put up some pictures, but the connection speed is too slow.

StarLifter

10-09-2008, 03:23 AM

This is what I drive when going back and forth to school, work, etc...

http://a763.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/50/l_482466a3f94cd9b64ecaa6c01b8e10b2.jpg

1996 Dodge Dakota SLT with the 3.9L V6 Magnum engine in it. Automatic, but with a few extra 'tweaks' to it. This truck has been airborne a few times, though the first time was completely on accident.

This is what I drive around 'for fun...'

http://www.jacksonfirstaid.org/227.jpg

2001 Ford box-type ambulance. This specific ambulance is ambulance 227 on the Jackson First Aid Squad, and it is for all intents and purposes my ambulance. I've done so much with regards to this ambulance (i.e., added a lot of miles to it, drove it through a brick retaining wall {interesting story behind that, but I'll save it}...), and yet it still runs. At that, the rig's developed a personality that apparently likes me. Some people have had issues starting her, only for me to get in right after them and fire her right up. The plus side of this ambulance as compared to the other ambulances of the fleet is that it has 2 pole lights, which can be focused in any direction, and adjusted for height. She's the only one in our current fleet that has them.

-- StarLifter

Buffa1oso1di3r

10-09-2008, 08:51 AM

A 1992 model Ford Explorer

http://www.carsto-go.com/GRAPHICS/1992-FORD-EXPLORER-EB-GREEN.JPG

Although mine is way more better looking than this one... my dad put some customizations on it after I was born.

ClearShot89

10-09-2008, 09:12 AM

I currently own a 1969 4dr 307 V8 Chevy Nova. I say own because I haven't drove it for the past 4 months because of the incredible insurance and horrible gas mileage. I believe I counted it at 6MPG for city. Don't know the hwy mileage cause the gas gauge isn't working except when and how it wants to. But with the last full tank I had, I got about 48 miles before running out at one of the busy intersections.

Armed Drill Addict

10-09-2008, 11:29 AM

Currently I am driving nothing, but in the next few weeks my dad and I are going to a nearby car dealership, and picking up an 89' Honda Civic Hatchback. I love imports because you can do so much to modify them to what you like and want out of a vehicle.

Jr.NekR

10-09-2008, 03:17 PM

Im looking at buying a 1996 Ford F-350 with a 7.3 PowerStroke Diesel or some other Ford Diesel.

soccermark23

10-09-2008, 03:56 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/Soccermark23/galant.jpg

2006 Mitsubishi Galant. I got a sweet deal when I picked it up as one of the last 2006 model years they had. Plenty of space, along with great gas mileage and tons off bells and whistles.

TruBlu

10-09-2008, 04:42 PM

I'm getting a Ford Ranger here pretty soon. My father works with Ford Motor Company so with all the discounts, its better to just buy a new car/truck than a used one. So we are taking advantage of that and probably going with the Ranger. I'll end up upping the engine from its little stock i4 and moving to the V6. Also might get a tow package if the money is right.

My second choice would be an import, more than likely a Nissan 240SX or 90s series Honda Civic. As said before, imports can be modded out to the driver's liking. Plus MPGs would be better than a truck.

C/ZOOMIE

10-09-2008, 04:47 PM

http://11thhouraction.com/files/images/bicycle_yellow.png

Yeah. I can't afford a car. Plus I still need to get my provisional....

armysc_25b

10-09-2008, 05:09 PM

<snip>So we are taking advantage of that and probably going with the Ranger. I'll end up upping the engine from its little stock i4 and moving to the V6.<snip>

Forgive the ignorance, but I thought all Ranger's came stock with a V6. My dad worked at a Ford dealership for years, as well as owned 2 Rangers, and both were of the V6 variety. And in the past when I've looked at stats, I don't remember ever seeing an I4 option. Looking online as I posted this, I see that they were making I4's back in '02 but nowhere near as many options with it as in the '09 Model Year.

BTW, I uploaded the pic of my ride :D

C/ZOOMIE

10-09-2008, 05:15 PM

PhoenixCadet

10-09-2008, 05:26 PM

Forgive the ignorance, but I thought all Ranger's came stock with a V6. My dad worked at a Ford dealership for years, as well as owned 2 Rangers, and both were of the V6 variety. And in the past when I've looked at stats, I don't remember ever seeing an I4 option. Looking online as I posted this, I see that they were making I4's back in '02 but nowhere near as many options with it as in the '09 Model Year.

Before I was stuck on a Toyota Tacoma, I was interested in Rangers, but for about the same gas mileage, the Tacoma gets more horsepower in their 4.0L V6 versus the Ford 4.0. (This is in comparing the two through the websites.)

-PC

TruBlu

10-09-2008, 05:27 PM

Forgive the ignorance, but I thought all Ranger's came stock with a V6. My dad worked at a Ford dealership for years, as well as owned 2 Rangers, and both were of the V6 variety. And in the past when I've looked at stats, I don't remember ever seeing an I4 option. Looking online as I posted this, I see that they were making I4's back in '02 but nowhere near as many options with it as in the '09 Model Year.

BTW, I uploaded the pic of my ride :D

The XL and XLT series come standard with an i4. Of course this is just baseline, and the V6 is available for both and standard on the SPORT and the FX4 Off Road. The i4 engines are more becoming more popular because of their better fuel economy, but they still lack a lot of power. None the less, its a good truck no matter what engine you have in it, and everything's got its limitations.

Des

10-09-2008, 06:27 PM

2006 Mitsubishi Galant. I got a sweet deal when I picked it up as one of the last 2006 model years they had. Plenty of space, along with great gas mileage and tons off bells and whistles.

One thing that really sold me on getting the Lancer was the warranty. Pretty hard to beat.

I would have loved to be able to get an EVO, but it was pretty hard to justify with 9er Domestic. Besides, a computer tune-up every 3800 km would be kinda irritating.

Drill for life

10-09-2008, 08:53 PM

I drive a 1999 Mercury Mystique, in the best color ever BLACK!!! I want a 1966 Impala Convertable in black or a 1966 Cadillac El Dorado(Sea foam green), I love this car because it's the Last El Dorado with rear wheel drive. Me and my grandfather restored my dad's.

Pinpoint_KillerXO

10-17-2008, 12:38 PM

Currently driving a 94' Camaro

Specs
V6
5speed manual
4 barrel carb (Edelbrock)
97oc fuel
Speed demon super mod chip
Pioneer stereo system, 5x7" speakers, 2x18" subs
Kick out laker header system

Race it at the local drag strip under the modified street class. Got another project camaro in the shop racing under Pro Modified

Specs
72' Camaro
V8 350 (port and polished, boared ect. ect.)
Plows out 724HP
140oc fuel
100hp shot of NOS (Calculating HP's up to 824 at wet injection)
0-60 in 2.3secs
Forge pistons
Duel 800cfm 4 barrel carbs
Tunnel ram
Cabon fiber cap

ang1sgt

10-17-2008, 12:53 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ang1sgt/100_0083a.jpg
Here are all of my rides! The car is a 2008 Saturn Astra, 4 cylinder, 5 speed stick, with the sport suspension and 18 inch wheels. Great Car with great mileage. (31-34 mpg)

My mountain bike is a Fisher Paragon 29'r.

Drill for life

05-07-2009, 10:14 PM

I know it's kind of late but I just got my first car last week!!!!!! I have a 1999 Mercury Mystique!!!!! I HAVE A CAR!!!!!

Buffa1oso1di3r

05-07-2009, 10:27 PM

I know it's kind of late but I just got my first car last week!!!!!! I have a 1999 Mercury Mystique!!!!! I HAVE A CAR!!!!!

Just don't turn it into a pimpmobile, alright? :P

TruBlu

05-07-2009, 10:32 PM

Congrats on almost getting a Ford Taurus DFL lol!!! I've never been a fan of Ford's ownership of Mercury, the company is a colossal waste of money. But who am I to talk, I don't even have a car yet. But really, nice DFL, just don't go driving around like a mad man; keep it safe.

Drill for life

05-07-2009, 10:35 PM

It is the Mercury version of the Ford Contour trublu!!! Buffa1oso1di3r I so will, black on black with tinted windows and a booming stereo system lol I'm joking, I'm to cheap to do that but the stereo is going to be changed. Trublu I won't be driving like a mad men, I'll be driving normal while everyone else seems to get farther and farther away in the rear-view mirror SWOOSH!!!!

TruBlu

05-07-2009, 10:41 PM

Ah it is! I thought it was the Taurus version. :D Just keep it cool over there in ATL, your highway system is an utter mess from its huge expansion rate lol.

Buffa1oso1di3r

05-07-2009, 10:42 PM

And hide the car in a place that bangers can't get into!

You know, the cost of the sum of the parts of that car is greater than its original sale price! :P

Stryfe

05-07-2009, 11:14 PM

Can't be bothered to go take a real pic :P

http://www.globalgiants.com/archives/fotos9/Honda2008AccordEX-L-V6-white.jpg

Bozz

05-07-2009, 11:22 PM

1998 Chevrolet 2500

- White
- 8' bed
- 4 door
- 8 cylinder
- 300hp
- 175,000+ miles

Currently saving money for a 2006 Suzuki Katana 600.

grunt0311

05-08-2009, 05:21 AM

Got a new ride since the last time I posted in this thread.
2001 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L V8 White...pretty nice ride, lasted all the way across country.

C./Fields

05-08-2009, 10:52 AM

I want to drive a Lamborgini but I probably will drive a nice used car that I will have to buy with my own money when I can afford it.

Billyd

05-08-2009, 11:19 AM

Depends on what or where I am going:

My everyday car is a 2006 PT Cruiser that I absolutely love.
When headed out of town for a swim meet or to visit family, I have a 2003 Dodge Caravan Sport (original owner, 85000+ miles).
And on occaision I get to drive my wife's 2004 Hyundai Accent.

Psybadek

05-08-2009, 11:21 AM

Can't be bothered to go take a real pic :P

http://www.globalgiants.com/archives/fotos9/Honda2008AccordEX-L-V6-white.jpg

No offense, but showing pictures of cars you "own" generally means you don't have that car and just want to make it sound like you have a good car, plus you don't even get into details on the car. Why not tell people you own a 2008 Honda Accord V6, not everyone knows what an accord looks like.

I have 3 vehicles, my daily driver is a 2007 Pontiac G5 4 cylinder 5 speed.
For hauling and towing I have a 2005 Nissan Frontier XE 4 cylinder 5 speed
and my weekend car is a 2008 Ford Mustang Premium 427R 8 cylinder 5 speed

I have pictures of all the vehicles and I'll post them up later

DerRekruit

05-08-2009, 03:19 PM

Psybadek

05-08-2009, 04:23 PM

School car
1998 Toyota Tacoma

Mud vehicle
1969 VW beetle that has been converted to a buggy, with the engine blocked off(mud can't get into it) and a snorkel(both intake and exaust) with TSL Super swamper boggers in the back and tractor front tires in the back.... plexiglass windshield (when I bother to put it on) and 5 point harness seat belts...

I love that thing...

oh man a beach buggy! I'd love to make that my first project car. I seen it on TV on a show called wheeler dealers and they took a 69 Bug and converted it to a buggy and it was amazing! I'm looking forward to making it my first project car. Where did you get the parts for it? I've had a hard time finding good places online.

C/ B3RRY NJROTC

05-08-2009, 09:17 PM

Currently driving a 2 door, black, Ford Ranger. but i want a Nissan V8 Titan. :D

Psybadek

05-08-2009, 11:49 PM

Currently driving a 2 door, black, Ford Ranger. but i want a Nissan V8 Titan. :D

No you don't, you'd be better off getting a Toyota Tundra or Dodge RAM HEMI or Ford F150

DerRekruit

05-09-2009, 12:08 PM

oh man a beach buggy! I'd love to make that my first project car. I seen it on TV on a show called wheeler dealers and they took a 69 Bug and converted it to a buggy and it was amazing! I'm looking forward to making it my first project car. Where did you get the parts for it? I've had a hard time finding good places online.

They sell kits online...http://www.banditbuggy.com/home.htm... I found a frame made out of bent 1/2 inch steel tubing.

C/ B3RRY NJROTC

05-09-2009, 04:15 PM

No you don't, you'd be better off getting a Toyota Tundra or Dodge RAM HEMI or Ford F150

Yeah i was thinking about a Tundra.

DerRekruit

05-09-2009, 04:25 PM

You just about cannot mess up a Toyota Tacoma... I've tossed it in the mud, raced it, and used it to haul a boat, and it still functions better than the Land Rover my family owns.

Psybadek

05-09-2009, 04:41 PM

Yeah i was thinking about a Tundra.

I'd go with that, it's a far much better ride than the Titan and much more reliable. I've driven Tundra's with over 200,000 miles on them and they still drive better than a Titan with few miles on it.

Drill for life

05-09-2009, 07:19 PM

I want to drive a Lamborghini but I probably will drive a nice used car that I will have to buy with my own money when I can afford it.

Me and a couple of friend's are gonna pitch in to get a stretch hummer for the Cadet ball and senior prom next year. I think for prom I will just rent a Lamborghini or my favorite car a Bentley GT coupe in Neptune Blue. I want so much, I know I will never be able to afford it on a Enlisted Marines salary (if I can make it:D).
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo3/Drillforlife/images-2.jpg

Psybadek

05-09-2009, 09:30 PM

Me and a couple of friend's are gonna pitch in to get a stretch hummer for the Cadet ball and senior prom next year. I think for prom I will just rent a Lamborghini or my favorite car a Bentley GT coupe in Neptune Blue. I want so much, I know I will never be able to afford it on a Enlisted Marines salary (if I can make it:D).
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo3/Drillforlife/images-2.jpg

You couldn't afford to rent a Lamborghini on a enlisted soldier's salary. The cheapest I've ever seen is around a thousand dollars for 1 day.

Drill for life

05-09-2009, 09:48 PM

You couldn't afford to rent a Lamborghini on a enlisted soldier's salary. The cheapest I've ever seen is around a thousand dollars for 1 day.

I'm talking about renting a Lamborghini for the Cadet Ball and/or my prom senior year. I actually have a good friend from my old church who work's, rent's and owns foreign sport's cars and we talked about it and he said if I told him in advance and if he could get some string's pulled he could get me a Bentley or Lamborghini cheaper than a limo. He can also get his hand's on almost any foreign sports car. I know it's sound's real sketchy but I have seen this man work miracle's for fellow youth member's to get stretch limos and exotic car's for special event's. It's pointless to drive a car like that for just one night, I'm not going to rent one but it would be cool and would be a great story to tell.:D

Psybadek

05-10-2009, 01:35 AM

That's one hell of a stretch. I can't even rent a exotic car because I'm not 25, and every exotic car rental won't allow anyone under 25 to rent the car and you need insurance to cover it incase something happens. I'd highly doubt they'd let a 17/18 year old drive round a 400+ horsepower $200,000 car.

devin0116

05-11-2009, 07:04 PM

I "drive" a Chrysler PT Cruiser and a Cadillac CTS.

http://www.montrealviplimo.com/newcars/cadillac_cts.jpg

USFreak

05-11-2009, 07:05 PM

I drive a small truck, which is all I need, but I don't want to drive an exotic sports car, I want to drive a Stryker or a Bradley, or something like that.:M249SAW:

Psybadek

05-12-2009, 01:17 PM

OK, now I have some pics

This one is when I just bought my G5 in 2006, in the background is my truck, my 2005 Frontier.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/Psybadek/My%20Cars/100_0773.jpg

Christmas time of this year.. we have snow!
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/Psybadek/My%20Cars/102_0172.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/Psybadek/My%20Cars/102_0173.jpg

Psybadek

05-12-2009, 01:19 PM

In March we got the most snow of the season, and well I missed it! My mom took these pictures as my Dad and me went to Florida for a week. The weekend we left we got all this snow! :(
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/Psybadek/My%20Cars/102_0231.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/Psybadek/My%20Cars/102_0236.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/Psybadek/My%20Cars/102_0225.jpg

Psybadek

05-12-2009, 01:19 PM

That's of my G5! I don't really have any pics of my truck, I'll get some soon.

Here's my Mustang 427R! I don't keep it at my house, I keep it in a air controlled storage unit.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/Psybadek/My%20Cars/10295159420257646254IM1MAIN565x421_.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/Psybadek/My%20Cars/10295159423257646254IM104565x421_A5.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/Psybadek/My%20Cars/10295159428257646254IM109565x421_A5.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/Psybadek/My%20Cars/10295159431257646254IM112565x421_A5.jpg

PhoenixCadet

05-12-2009, 01:29 PM

You just about cannot mess up a Toyota Tacoma... I've tossed it in the mud, raced it, and used it to haul a boat, and it still functions better than the Land Rover my family owns.

Watch this from start to finish. This is a Toyota Hilux - the non-US version of the Tacoma. It's simply amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrk6vsb77xk

(embedding of this video has been disabled by the user, so just click the link)

-PC

JROTCdudett

05-15-2009, 12:56 PM

Nice car choices, how about a GT 350 Shelby Mustang? I really want one with the original sky blue color with white racing stripes. :D

Psybadek

05-15-2009, 09:06 PM

Nice car choices, how about a GT 350 Shelby Mustang? I really want one with the original sky blue color with white racing stripes. :D

Thanks! :)

Those are really nice! Just wanted something a little newer lol :) I was about to go with the 2008 Shelby GT 500, but when I seen the 427r in the show room I went with it instead. It might not be as powerful or as fast as a GT 500 but it's a hell of a lot of fun and I got a pretty good deal on it too.

AirForceAlways

05-16-2009, 02:55 AM

Right now, I'm driving my dad's old 1990 Toyota FJ62 Land Cruiser. That thing can get me anywhere I need to go. Pretty cool little truck. Only have one picture, but might have more to follow soon. It's a little gutless, with only an inline 6 cylinder producing ~150HP, but has part-time 4WD system, electric 4WD transfer, windows, locks, and mirrors, AM/FM/Cassette with an old aftermarket CD Player my dad put in about 10 years ago, and seating for five with plenty of room in back. It's served my dad well over 19 years, and now it's my time to put it to good use. First picture is actually mine, next two are from a website off of google image search. Same color, same look, really. Let me know if you want additional pics.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z136/SSgtHam/IMGP0017s.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z136/SSgtHam/crusier_002.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z136/SSgtHam/crusier_001.jpg

Psybadek

05-16-2009, 12:59 PM

Now that's an old SUV! Sounds like it's about time to swap out that old i-6 with a new 5.7l iForce v8! :)

Drill for life

05-17-2009, 08:41 PM

Psybadek

05-17-2009, 09:07 PM

I just have one question.... what do you do? Hahahaha lol, just joking. Nice car though.

I work in I.T. for the City of Memphis and thanks! :)

flyBoy2010

05-17-2009, 09:20 PM

Right now I'm driving my parents old 1995 BMW 5.25i. It has almost 200,000 miles on it, but it has been kept in really good condition, so it still looks almost like new. I'll post some pictures soon

AirForceAlways

05-18-2009, 07:47 PM

Now that's an old SUV! Sounds like it's about time to swap out that old i-6 with a new 5.7l iForce v8! :)

See, here's the thing. My dad bought a new 2008 Toyota Sequoia, with that 5.7L iForce V8 in it! Hoo, boy, that thing has some kick in it. :inlove: Besides, the Land Cruiser being gutless is just part of its character and personality. Interestingly enough, the Land Cruiser, being as gutless as it is, could actually whup the Sequoia's butt off-road. Just the way it was designed, really. And, please, it's not an SUV. No such thing back in 1990. It's technically a Wagon. (No joke, they marketed it in some places as a station wagon)

Drill for life

05-19-2009, 05:29 PM

My family had one station wagon (it was given to us by some friends), in 2002-2003. We drove down to the Church of God Assembly in San Antonio, Texas and halfway down there it broke down three times (we fixed it the first two times) and we got stuck in some little town called Judd or something like that. The only thing that was good about that town was the food:D.

C/SSGT Seifer

05-19-2009, 06:05 PM

not sure the name of the car, but imagine this in infantry blue. Don't laugh either.
http://blog.pennlive.com/photooftheday/2008/04/large_D.jpg
It's being sold by my house by owner. It seems to be in good condition, but I don't want to look in to buying it until I get closer to my license.

Drill for life

05-19-2009, 06:08 PM

Well I would never buy it because it has Hillary Clinton for president sign's in the windshield:D. It's a nice car, but I think pink would suit it better than infantry blue.

Psybadek

05-19-2009, 10:51 PM

See, here's the thing. My dad bought a new 2008 Toyota Sequoia, with that 5.7L iForce V8 in it! Hoo, boy, that thing has some kick in it. :inlove: Besides, the Land Cruiser being gutless is just part of its character and personality. Interestingly enough, the Land Cruiser, being as gutless as it is, could actually whup the Sequoia's butt off-road. Just the way it was designed, really. And, please, it's not an SUV. No such thing back in 1990. It's technically a Wagon. (No joke, they marketed it in some places as a station wagon)

I'm not going to get into the details of SUV's and station wagons, but Land Cruisers are SUV's. They have been since Toyota introduced them in 1951. They might have a station wagon body style, but they are SUV's.

Just an fyi, SUV's were in existence in 1990. They've been in existence since the 50's.

The earliest SUV I know of is the 1948 Willie's Jeep Station Wagon. It is classified as an SUV and is argued to be the first one.

AirForceAlways

05-19-2009, 11:41 PM

I'm not going to get into the details of SUV's and station wagons, but Land Cruisers are SUV's. They have been since Toyota introduced them in 1951. They might have a station wagon body style, but they are SUV's.

Just an fyi, SUV's were in existence in 1990. They've been in existence since the 50's.

The earliest SUV I know of is the 1948 Willie's Jeep Station Wagon. It is classified as an SUV and is argued to be the first one.

By definition, you're right, but has the actual term been in use since then? The literal definition warrants those early cars as SUVs, but I'm more talking about the use of the term itself. Regardless, still a cool vehicle!:D

Psybadek

05-20-2009, 09:44 AM

The actual term itself came around the early 80's with the Jeep Cherokee while Jeep was owned by American Motors. After that older vehicles began to be reclassed that fit in the SUV class. Allthough the popularity of SUV's didn't happen till around the late 90's. Though utility vehicles have been used for a long time due to their offroad capabilities. It's one of the biggest reasons the military used Jeeps back then before they needed a new vehicle that could meet their requirements, and that's why we have the HMMWV's now.

(Interesting fact. At the time when the Army was looking for a HMMWV Lamborghini designed a prototype called the Cheetah. It used a Chrysler 5.9 liter v8. The Army destroyed the prototype and AM General, a subsidary of AMC, developed a prototype which is what the Army uses now. Of course AMC and AM General are now owned by GM and the Hummer of course as mostly everyone knows is the civilian version of the Humvee.

The funny thing about the Cheetah is that they used a Damlier Chrysler engine. When they developed the Cheetah, Ferrucio Lamborghini still owned the Lamborghini name. In 1984 Lamborghini declared bankruptcy and Mimram bought the company. 4 years later Damlier Chrysler bought Mimram and acquired Lamborghini through the purchase. Damlier Chrysler owned Lamborghini from 1987 till 1994. I always found it interesting that they developed a prototype for the Army, using a engine developed by a company they later own owned them.)

C/SSGT Seifer

05-20-2009, 08:21 PM

Well I would never buy it because it has Hillary Clinton for president sign's in the windshield:D. It's a nice car, but I think pink would suit it better than infantry blue.

lol, the one that is for sale doesn't have a Hillary Clinton sign on it... Obviously this would just be for show though, the car I would want to drive in would be a 2008 Ford Mustang GT colored in yellow with racing stripes down the middle. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2410/2249621836_c7fcb2018c.jpg

Psybadek

05-21-2009, 11:26 AM

lol, the one that is for sale doesn't have a Hillary Clinton sign on it... Obviously this would just be for show though, the car I would want to drive in would be a 2008 Ford Mustang GT colored in yellow with racing stripes down the middle. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2410/2249621836_c7fcb2018c.jpg

Why a 2008? Why not a 2010? They've made some nice improvements to the Mustang and I would much rather have the 2010 than a 2008.

Also FYI, the picture you posted isn't a GT, it's the same car I have which is a 427R (Or if it is a GT it has the same body kit as my Mustang)

Buffa1oso1di3r

05-21-2009, 11:59 AM

As already stated, I drive something that looks like this:

http://www.carsto-go.com/GRAPHICS/1992-FORD-EXPLORER-EB-GREEN.JPG

What I really want:

http://motoroutpost.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/2008_audi_s8_ext_13.jpg

I wonder if I could afford one of those on an Officer's salary... :sleepy:

Psybadek

05-21-2009, 12:05 PM

Well the car is priced around $96,000, so as a senior officer it's possible.

Ben Shotalot

05-21-2009, 12:09 PM

2005 BMW 330Ci Convertable.

:recon:

Buffa1oso1di3r

05-21-2009, 12:13 PM

Well the car is priced around $96,000, so as a senior officer it's possible.

Or with a very good pay plan... :D

Psybadek

05-21-2009, 12:16 PM

Or with a very good pay plan... :D

There ya go! lol

You can step it up a notch and for 115,000 you can get the Audi R8 and it comes with a 4.2l v8, 420hp 0-60 in 4.4 top speed of 183mph

Performance wise it's better than the S8, and you will save a little bit in gas since the S8 has a 5.2l v10

Buffa1oso1di3r

05-21-2009, 12:19 PM

Ah, very, very nice. Of course, all the gas in the world (according to Al Gore) is going to be gone by the time I work up the money for one of those...

C/SSGT Seifer

05-21-2009, 02:59 PM

Why a 2008? Why not a 2010? They've made some nice improvements to the Mustang and I would much rather have the 2010 than a 2008.

Also FYI, the picture you posted isn't a GT, it's the same car I have which is a 427R (Or if it is a GT it has the same body kit as my Mustang)

I like the way the 2008 looks, I wouldn't be using it for street racing or anything so I won't necessarily need the fastest ride around. I don't know about the body kit, I found the picture on google, and the image was labeled as a GT.

MP_Girl

05-21-2009, 03:03 PM

When I was able to drive:

1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais (My Baby)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:82-87_Oldsmobile_Cutlass_Ciera.jpg

But we had to give her up because we had no way of transporting her, and she needed a lot of work =[

What I want to drive:

Something that runs, has four wheels, and drives with good mileage.

Psybadek

05-21-2009, 05:45 PM

I like the way the 2008 looks, I wouldn't be using it for street racing or anything so I won't necessarily need the fastest ride around. I don't know about the body kit, I found the picture on google, and the image was labeled as a GT.

To each his own, I actually like the 2010 look more. It's not a drastic change as they've only done minor changes to it. Even still why not go for the 2009, they're the exact same thing, just one is newer.

Also, the 2010 isn't really any faster. It has a small HP gain, but nothing that throws it over the top.

This is probably something what you were talking about:

http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_299/1218649038YqUWwZ.jpg

and here is the 2010 version
http://www.fordmustang.in/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/2010-ford-mustang-gt.jpg

As you can see, there's not a drastic change, it just looks a little more aggressive now :)

Drill for life

05-21-2009, 06:31 PM

I can get a Audi at a discounted price. One of my best friend's mom work's for Audi Corporate headquarters in some real big position (just rubbing it in your face Buffalosoldier).

DSEddie

05-21-2009, 06:45 PM

I think I read somewhere that we non-cadets can post in here so long as we mind our manners. I drive an '05 Honda Pilot EX-L and I love it. Plenty of get up and go, space, and comfort all in one vehicle.

StormCrow

05-21-2009, 11:44 PM

I'm Driving a '69 Chevy Camaro, with a Chevy 507 complete with blower, flowmaster exaust, 200 shot of Nitrous, Edlebrook Racing Headers, Ramjet Airfilter, and twin 76mm Turbo's.

And then I woke up...with my bus pass in hand...lol.

Storm

Psybadek

05-22-2009, 07:56 AM

That would make for one hell of a car though! Well, get rid of the nitrous though. It's a sin to have nitrous on a muscle car. :)

StormCrow

05-22-2009, 09:23 PM

Not necessarily, many muscle cars that run on the track have at least a 100 shot of nitro in it just to give it a kick. Many Camaros and Mustangs kick a 200 shot, and hit the finish in a quick 8 and a half to 9 and a half seconds. I just depends on what you're gonna be using it for. Generally on the street you shouldn't put nitrous in a car like that because it's barely legal as it is. But if you're taking it to the track, of course...

Storm

Psybadek

05-22-2009, 11:04 PM

I just don't believe in NOS anyway, if you can naturally aspire the horsepower then to me it's just cheap, plus NOS isn't good on your engine.

JohnP

05-23-2009, 10:36 AM

http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/board/picture.php?albumid=60&pictureid=517

Any questions?

SlightlyCatholic

05-23-2009, 10:54 AM

I have one. Did it go down the hill right after that was taken?

Drill for life

05-23-2009, 05:29 PM

http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/board/picture.php?albumid=60&pictureid=517

Any questions?

Yes was that guy you (or was it BillyD or 03 Shooter)?

mtnsldr

05-23-2009, 05:44 PM

Nice.

Although I have to subtract points due to it being one of those new four door "fake" jeeps.

1985 CJ7 in pieces in my garage.

StormCrow

05-23-2009, 06:23 PM

My sister's husband owned a green '97 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande edition with 37 inch Mickey Thompson tires, and complete with a four inch body lift, bikini top, Racing Ramjet Air filter, and Rhino Lined interior. Many off-roading adventures in that vehicle.

Storm

Psybadek

05-23-2009, 11:53 PM

http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/board/picture.php?albumid=60&pictureid=517

Any questions?

Yes, what is the picture of? I don't see anything

TruBlu

05-24-2009, 09:30 AM

http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/board/picture.php?albumid=60&pictureid=517

Any questions?

Is you stuck on the boarder??? :p

SlightlyCatholic

05-24-2009, 11:33 AM

I drive a '96 Toyota Corolla...if anybody's played MarioKart64, you have a pretty good idea of what I drive. One hundred and seventy-thousand miles and counting!

JohnP

05-26-2009, 04:35 PM

Is you stuck on the boarder??? :p

For the record, it took me an hour to dig that pig out. I have a lift kit on order as we speak.

I was OFO at my brother's ranch with his step daughters.

I like the unlimited due to the pricing, better stability and roominess. Mtn, with any Jeep, you buy the basic then upgrade from there. I just got this back in December and have only done minor work on it since, but the big stuff is coming soon.