Daily Driver...Lets See them

"maximillious" (maximillious) 08/31/2013 at 16:29 • Filed to: None

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Mine is a 2002 Ford SVT Focus

What are you driving on the daily?

Sectorgraphics > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 16:30

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kouryuuk > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 16:31

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2010 VW GTI Autobahn

kouryuuk > kouryuuk 08/31/2013 at 16:33

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And 1998 Ford Crown Victoria P73

nippon > Sectorgraphics 08/31/2013 at 16:34

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That.

$kaycog > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 16:35

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2013 Ford Escape SEL.

. . > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 16:37

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1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK 200 Kompressor Elegance

fhrblig > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 16:39

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My dead-sexy and highly desirable '09 2WD manual-trans Ranger, complete with traction-free tires!

deekster_caddy > Sectorgraphics 08/31/2013 at 16:40

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Dude where's your car?

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Sectorgraphics 08/31/2013 at 16:41

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same

fhrblig > fhrblig 08/31/2013 at 16:41

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And my partner's 2013 Nissan Juke AWD SV, which I am made to drive on a regular basis.

deekster_caddy > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 16:43

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Interesting tidbit - the Volt doesn't produce enough heat under the hood to melt the snow off! It's a '13 I bought it last December and up to 8500 miles on it, ~6500 of which are electric.

SonorousSpeedJoe > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 16:44

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I DD a 2012 Ford Focus SE 5-speed. The OEM ContiProContacts were replaced with PureContacts a few days ago. They definitely ride smoother over bumps - here's to hoping the ice/snow traction is better.

desertdog5051 > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 16:45

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My daily driver.

dieselwagon > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 16:45

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It's not cool but it is....
08 Mondeo Estate 2.0 TDCI ZETEC.

dieselwagon needs to work on pic taking skills...

. . > dieselwagon 08/31/2013 at 16:48

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I still think that Ford using ZETEC as a trim level in some markets is utterly moronic. ZETEC is a line of petrol engines and seeing a car that's both a TDCI and a ZETEC makes me cringe.

maximillious > fhrblig 08/31/2013 at 16:52

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I love those trucks, and if I had space for a second vehicle i would put that high on the list.

maximillious > fhrblig 08/31/2013 at 16:52

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How do you like the Juke, I have been considering the AWD SV as well. is it any fun to drive?

Tom McParland > $kaycog 08/31/2013 at 16:53

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I think Mr. Dieselwagon lower in this thread wants some author privs. He posted a cool pic on my Dab thread and seems keen to join the fun.

maximillious > SonorousSpeedJoe 08/31/2013 at 16:56

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Very Nice! I havent driven the SVT in the snow yet but I anticipate using traction control a lot when fresh stuff is on the ground. Mine has a considerable amount of tire noise when driving on the highway... do you find that you are getting that too in the newer model?

revrseat70 > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 16:56

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For now.... (Not Kidding) I live a block away from school and four block from work.

Sharing this with my wife until I find the next car I want.

maximillious > deekster_caddy 08/31/2013 at 16:57

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On a scale of 1-10 what is your satisfaction with the Volt, outside of the mileage? Hows the ride? interior? etc.

dieselwagon > . . 08/31/2013 at 16:57

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I do have to agree, although it never occurred to me until you mentioned it. It's been a trim level for so many years in the UK, at least since the Focus came out.

Does Mondeo Estate 2.0 TDCI (140) One Above Base Trim work for you? ;)

maximillious > desertdog5051 08/31/2013 at 16:58

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Awesome! I am guessing you arent at the Harley Davidson 110th? Its going on right outside my window this weekend in Milwaukee. Tens of thousands of bikes, the city has been taken over. It hasn't stopped rumbling in over 48 hours.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > kouryuuk 08/31/2013 at 17:02

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You win the thread.

maximillious > revrseat70 08/31/2013 at 17:02

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Gotta respect the bike. Here is my urban commuter.

maximillious > revrseat70 08/31/2013 at 17:03

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idk why the picture auto rotates. dumb

. . > dieselwagon 08/31/2013 at 17:04

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Yes. Yes it does. :D

Luckily though, trim levels had less confusing names in other markets. We got:

- Ambiente (basic trim)

- Trend (Ambiente with sporty bits for most cars, equivalent of Comfort for others)

- Comfort (middle level)

- Ghia/Titanium (top level)

- ST (sporty, available in some cars)

It's still confusing, but better than a diesel ZETEC.

fhrblig > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:05

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It's fun, actually. I didn't expect to like it, but it has plenty of power when the boost kicks in and handles well. I still can't believe how small it is inside. It seems physically larger than our old Suzuki SX4, but it has much less interior and trunk space.

SonorousSpeedJoe > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:06

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There's some tire noise, but I tend to notice wind noise anywhere from 45-55 MPH.

Then again, since most of my driving experience is with an '05 Toyota Matrix (a tin can in comparison to this Focus), I'm probably just tuning out any noise that seems normal to me and doesn't stand out. It's a quiet car that rides and handles well, in my opinion.

dieselwagon > . . 08/31/2013 at 17:08

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Just to be cruel...

The idea of an Ambiente trim level makes me LOL.

. . > dieselwagon 08/31/2013 at 17:11

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Ah, and we don't get our trim levels stamped on cars. :P

Leadbull > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:12

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Be jelly.

deekster_caddy > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:13

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It handles surprisingly well. The OEM tires are designed for fuel efficiency so some Pilots really liven it up. They did a lot of work making it stay pretty flat in the corners. It drives like more like our Passat or a big european car than an american small car. Responsive and tight, but you can tell it's heavy. The electric assist steering keeps a very light touch on the steering wheel though.

Driving electric is so smooth and satisfying it's like nothing else out there. It's not "fast" but it's impressively quick, especially considering how heavy the little guy is. GM really pulled out all the stops when they built these, fit and finish is much better than other GMs I've dealt with (nearly all my cars ever).

Satisfaction - I give it a 9 only in that the back seat is just a bit shy on legroom when I'm driving (I'm tall, I couldn't fit behind me but my kids do). I went into it knowing full well that it only had 4 seats and besides my old Chevette and MG it's the smallest car I've ever owned. I'm more used to Buicks or roomier cars. It's very easy to plug in - takes about 15 seconds extra each day to plug in and unplug in the morning. I have to put gas in the tank every 4-6 weeks or so.

Beware that the Volt is a gateway to becoming more energy efficient - you start to think about your electric bill a little more - we switched to 'Time of Use" billing from our electric company so we get a discount overnight and adjusted some of our electric use around the house to off-peak hours, so even though I use more electricity (about 300 kWh/month extra) our bill has actually dropped since I started driving the Volt. We're thinking about a solar system now!

Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:17

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The Ayamobile.

A Blue 1996 W140 S600 Mercedez-Benz with AMG Rims. Because V12.

maximillious > deekster_caddy 08/31/2013 at 17:20

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Thats really cool. I wondered how the power felt, especially under that weight, but its good to know that its still an enjoyable ride. The back does seem cramped. Someone parks one on the street by my building and I have noticed there isn't a lot of room. Aside from that the interior looks great, and really goes well with the attitude of the car. I am surprised by the energy bill reduction, but greater consciousness is always a good thing. The solar panels sound like an investment but over time well worth it. Good luck with that setup!

XJDano > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:21

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saving money for the last 6 years. also fits my personality & stature. I sometimes drive one of those box trucks.

$kaycog > Tom McParland 08/31/2013 at 17:22

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Thanks for the heads up........DasWauto added him. Darn cleaning house is taking up too much of my time. ;D

maximillious > Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. 08/31/2013 at 17:22

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That is epic and huge... does it come with a sonar to help track other vessels? ;)

How do you find the V12 to be on mileage? Are you bleeding money at the pump?

Eazy-O > . . 08/31/2013 at 17:23

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I remember your post on buying a new car a while back, is this the result? :) Nice one, buddy had a 320 'till he traded it in for a C4 Picasso due to having a kid. Now he's as sour as a pickle. We're actively looking for a SAAB 9-5 Aero Wagon for babyhauling and hooning potential. Only problem is, nobody wants the damn French mommobile.

maximillious > XJDano 08/31/2013 at 17:23

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I used to drive a chevy/geo prism, and that car was great, I am sure this is equally reliable. Saving money never hurts either.

. . > Eazy-O 08/31/2013 at 17:26

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Nah, that's the one I had. I ran into some slight financial trouble and had to postpone purchase. I like it a lot, but it is a hooptie. Once I have the money I'll start seriously looking for a replacement again. Although again, even serious looking can take months.

Sparf > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:27

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I think most here have already seen it, and I don't actually DD it (I take the bus to get to the University I study at), but what the heck!

'88 Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST165).

I also regularly borrow (or chauffeur my parents in) my dad's company car, which is one of these boring things, the Hyundai i40 wagon. It's got a 1.7 liter diesel 4-banger mated to a comfort-tuned slushbox, and is the slowest car I've driven so far (even my parent's 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Limited is faster by a big margin). Thankfully, the car's been sold recently and my dad will soon be temporarily switching to a Genesis 2.0T 6-speed (YEEEEEEEES!) for about month.

desertdog5051 > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:29

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Went to the 90th and 95. A lot like going to Sturgis, once you have been there twice, it's kinda redundant.

promoted by the color red > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:31

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It's honestly easier if I bike through and around campus, though with recent damage to my bike I've been using my car more often.

Bike: it's a Specialized Rockhopper like this, except more torn up.

Car: 1995 Integra GS-R. Mostly stock but lots of fun.

Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:31

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Well, the closest thing to that is the Parktronic.

Thirsty. Never goes more than 20 mpg.

No. The gas only cost 2.8 bucks per gallon, which is okay.

XJDano > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:34

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I personally have put over 100K on the odometer, its now at 248.9k miles and although it has some issues, still gets 36-40 mpg consistently.

Eazy-O > . . 08/31/2013 at 17:36

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Hoopties = Love :) Enjoy it while you have it. You know you'll miss it when it's gone.

Video, just cause I could:

Hoccy > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:37

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Daily summer driver (don't need a car during the winter).

You can look at this as a preview to a photoshoot I'm gonna post tomorrow, when I get some better internet..

maximillious > promoted by the color red 08/31/2013 at 17:43

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I used to work at a bike shop and sold Specialized specifically. The rockhopper is great and loads of fun at a reasonable price. I also used to own a 2001 GSR and it was the best car i ever had. It was super reliable, quick as hell, and oh so tight in the corners. Sadly, i was 20 when i had it and i liked to drive like a moron at inappropriate times... eventually totaled it and learned a valuable life lesson.

Who needs sway bars anyway > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:47

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99' Jeep Cherokee. 4.5in lift, 33x12 MT/R's and as you would guess no sway bars. I drive her 100 miles daily.

promoted by the color red > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:48

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That Rockhopper is a damn good bike. As somebody who rode cheap department stall bikes it was a godsend. Managed to snag the tail end of the '09s for dirt cheap. With the exception of the road bikes I managed to kick everybody's ass on campus whether fixie or SS or MTB. Roundabouts are a flipping blast.

Sadly the brakes and OEM rear tire are shot after a few thousand miles and the rear drivetrain is pretty badly beaten after crashes and shitty maintenance but I'm going to upgrade to Deore Vs and get another slick. It'll kick ass again. :D

Sucks that your GS-R is gone. :( As somebody who got a license relatively late (19) and the car a few months before my 22nd birthday next week, I've made a promise to keep the damn car running as long as I can which means no stupid driving or street racing.

LoremIpsum010101 > deekster_caddy 08/31/2013 at 17:48

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Very good to hear a positive review of these cars. I think the styling is wonderful, much more purposeful than a Prius, and an extended-range EV just makes so much SENSE. I would buy one of these before a Passat/Mazda6/Fusion any day of the week and twice on Sundays. Mind if I ask how much you paid, out the door?

maximillious > Who needs sway bars anyway 08/31/2013 at 17:49

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That looks like a lot of fun. With a setup like that the best paint coat is mud.

ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:51

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2001 Mercury Sable you can find it over on TCCA.

maximillious > promoted by the color red 08/31/2013 at 17:51

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The fact that you got a few thousand out of the tire is amazing. You will save yourself lots of money if you do a yearly maintenance at a bike shop or if you know what your doing, do it your self. Well taken care of an RH will last a loooong time.

LoremIpsum010101 > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 17:55

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For going to work or out to the bars.

My SUV.

My girlfriend's car (for when two-wheels is necessary)

deekster_caddy > LoremIpsum010101 08/31/2013 at 18:07

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Out the door 35,5K plus sales tax etc, but don't forget the fed gives you an additional $7500 credit for buying an EV plus some states give even more (CA and IL something like an additional $4K). Mine had options making the MSRP $42,5. At the time there was 0% financing as well so I paid the sales tax and their weird little fees and financed only the 35.5K.

I wish I could give everybody a ride in it. It really will change the way you think about these things. It's just not easy to cram all it does into a 15 or 30 second spot on TV.

maximillious > LoremIpsum010101 08/31/2013 at 18:10

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Haha "SUV"

Your girlfriend must be hot based on Taco's theory on "The League"

LoremIpsum010101 > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 18:13

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HA. The first time I saw her car, I just blurted out, "Of COURSE you drive a Jetta!"

She's also a recent initiate into the two-wheels-bad club.

Redd, the RX-7 that could > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 18:31

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1997 Mercury Mystique, sorry if this post put any of you guys to sleep...

ddavidn > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 18:41

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http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/tag/eva

Today, I'd trade you. Taking my old Focus to the junkyard :(

conrader > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 18:45

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2011 Fiesta SE (5 sp. manual, alloy wheels)

2005 Mustang GT (5 sp. manual, 'premium' package)

Redd, the RX-7 that could > Redd, the RX-7 that could 08/31/2013 at 18:51

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I started out hating this car. Having gone to a private school on financial aid, it was always the ugliest and cheapest. Being a 90's Ford I was also afraid of having to pour money into it to maintain it. But this car keeps surprising me. Other than a plastic timing pulley that went at 50k miles, this car only had small mechanical problems, which brings me to the true charm of this car, IT FIXES ITSELF. Seriously, here are some of the problems I've had with it that it has resolved. Driver's side window wouldn't roll up, tailight shorting out, driver's side door handle fails to open door, and making engine coolant vanish. Now, after a month of having the window down, it miraculously went back up and works fine. The tailight which I used to always have to connect and disconnect to get it to work now works fine. The driver's side door handle also opens every time. And its been running nice and cool and keeping great coolant levels for over a year now. I really don't know how it does it, but I guess it knows it won't get fixed by me and takes matters into its own hands.

maximillious > ddavidn 08/31/2013 at 18:51

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Sorry to hear that, its never fun when an old friend moves on. Do you think you will try to get another?

Eazy-O > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 18:52

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Not like I haven't whored Hermod enough on here, but I did get a batch of photos from the Nürburgring trip so I figured I'd share one... :]

I wouldn't really call it a daily, since I don't commute by car, but it does get a fair share of use per week. Also doubles as camper, track toy, sofft roader, the works. I love it to bits (that seem to fall off every now and then).

B234E engine, originally low pressure turbo, remapped to a claimed 240HP (by previous owner, club president and a few other fellas). *shrug* I don't care, feels fast enough for me, I'd rather have me some more grip vs more power at the moment. When I get into some money, new rubber (wider?) and piggyback rear anti roll bar. Though, the only time I spun it was on lift-off oversteer, so I dunno about that ARB. Harumph.

maximillious > Eazy-O 08/31/2013 at 18:58

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Thats a very nice car! I was looking at a Saab when i bought my focus. It was a 9-3 Viggen...it was beautiful and i wanted it hard. But it had over 130k miles and the price just wasn't right. I have always had a strange attraction to Saabs...one that make me feel like i should sit in a cold shower.... and that Viggen brought it out the worst in me. And the torque steer.

ddavidn > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 19:06

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Perhaps. I'd love a Focus ST. My Focus was a sedan, but I would love to get a hatchback. A new car is such a far-and-away dream that I have no idea what would happen.

LuczOr > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 19:38

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1986 Toyota 4runner.

PlayerWAN > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 19:52

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My 99 Miata. I really need to paint that hood...

Long Live the Longdoor > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 19:52

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I drive a 2011, slightly modified , Chevrolet Cruze.

(mine pictured)

maximillious > Long Live the Longdoor 08/31/2013 at 20:16

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What do you have done to it?

Milky > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 20:36

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#CrossfireYo

Dealkiller the Very Tired > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 21:26

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The absolute worst P.O.S. I've ever had the misfortune of owning. It squeaks, rattles and generally feels like it was put together with glue and zip ties. The paint is peeling under the hood & rear hatch. The tranny winds up and clunks when you come to a stop. The brakes are spongy, the seats are uncomfortable after a few hours. I'm constantly pissed that I bought this piece of shit Ford. I know it shouldn't, but I'd have a real problem buying another Blue Oval car. I wish I'd bought the VW Golf at another dealer instead.

Pic is not my actual car, but the same make, model & color. 2006 ZX -3.

maximillious > Dealkiller the Very Tired 08/31/2013 at 21:32

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Wow that sounds terrible! I will admit I have had a love hate relationship with mine... I barely got off the dealer lot and the check engine came on.... 75$ inspection and seafoam sent through. The system... then light went away... had the wrong coolant at the fault of the dealership...110 $... light came back on A/C dies...600$ ... new CE Light inspection 100 $. Before this car I owned 3 different hondas....total cost of repair....0 $.
Oh and so its not a cliff hanger...new light is a dead aftermarket high flow cat.

Kugelblitz > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 21:34

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maximillious > Kugelblitz 08/31/2013 at 21:35

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Very nice! I likethe color!

Kugelblitz > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 21:38

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UUC sway bars and that is it. The color is called Imola Red, I wanted the smurf blue version but this was in such great condition that I went with it. Hot 100k recently and I am moving on to another car. I will miss this car in a big way, she can crank right to 100 mph without even a mumbling word..

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 22:38

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My 2003 Mazda Mx-5 Miata

maximillious > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 08/31/2013 at 22:43

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So tell me...how is it drivong that type of car on the daily? Do you live in a warm climate? I was thinking about getting an s2000 for my daily...but I am in wisconsin...I'd love to hear some testimony

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 23:09

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I live in west michigan and its only my summer car. I have a beater for my winter vehicle.

Its pretty awesome to daily drive. Makes things more fun. I try to have the top down as much as i can because its much better that way. My only problem is the ride is sometimes a bit rough over MI roads. I have the ls package which has the lsd and sport suspension, and the leather seats can sometimes be hot in the sun.

S2000 are pretty good cars. I personally like Miatas way better but i am also biased. Miatas have tons of aftermarket support and cheap replacement parts. They are also cheaper to purchase too. I picked mine up for less that 7k and it had 56,xxx on it. Its not perfect but i drive it like it was made for...

As i stated before i am also biased towards miatas so i would encourage it over a s2000.

cbell04 > maximillious 08/31/2013 at 23:10

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My super duper un-jaloplike DD is...

I have been blessed with a free company vehicle for the last 8 years so wont catch me complaining. Company doles out new ones at about 100000 miles so this is actually my 4th caravan and must say it is certainly more pleasant than the older models I've had. Also when i started they gave me a well used Aztech from a retiree and later a jeep liberty. Lots of guys pick the full size vans as we do have a choice but this thing is so comfortable comparatively and now that they did away with the 3.3 and made the pentastar the base engine i can actually merge and even occasionally pass!!:)

DocWalt > maximillious 09/01/2013 at 01:26

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'92 GTI 16V. Finally running reliably, but I'm building up what should be a really fun street engine to drop in shortly. It's been the least reliable car I've ever owned, and 100% thanks to the PO f'ing up, or my own stupidity.

BATC42 > DocWalt 09/01/2013 at 04:34

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Oh. I love this one. And I miss mine... I had a early 89', though it had big bumpers instead of the small ones, and was painted in a white from Toyota. 250 000 km on the odometer (155k miles). But it broke after a year of buying the car, car we bought for 700€ ($930) in 2007 and sold in 2011 for almost 2k€.

I really hope to buy one again when I'll leave school.

trynthink > dieselwagon 09/01/2013 at 17:44

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Is this one of the elusive manual diesel wagons we all talk about so much? That's amazing.

dieselwagon > trynthink 09/01/2013 at 17:53

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It sure is 2.0 Turbo Diesel, 140HP, 6-spd Manual. It's got enough power, even if only 140, the only thing that lets it down is front wheel drive.

Although not exactly elusive in Europe. To be honest, I actually wanted the Mazda 6 equivalent, but money or lack of said no...

Long Live the Longdoor > maximillious 09/01/2013 at 18:41

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Intake and a tune, putting down about 165hp and lb/ft of torq to the wheels (a mild tune). Really wakes up the car IMHO.

maximillious > Long Live the Longdoor 09/01/2013 at 19:15

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I threw a short ram on my svt...it has a tune as well but its throwing a code in the computer so I might flash it... also have a borla exhaust...aftermarket is fun :) I like the cruze! They seem like quality rides

Long Live the Longdoor > maximillious 09/01/2013 at 19:46

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Ya its not a bad ride, good on gas, you can squeeze quite a bit of power out of the turbo and its remarkable how quiet the car is. I have my concerns about how well it'll hold together in the long run though.

My heart longs for something more exciting, but all good things come to those who wait.

DocWalt > BATC42 09/01/2013 at 20:36

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Thanks! They're pretty fun little cars :)

maximillious > Long Live the Longdoor 09/01/2013 at 21:28

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I agree with the last sentence. I have been wanting to get into a RWD coupe for a while now. I am torn between a used S2000 or finding a barely used FRS/BRZ.... I have been watching them.. I have found a few with as little as 1k miles and the price is 4-5k below sticker.