What Car Does Your "Father In Law" Drive?

"AndersSim - V10'ING" (anderssim) 03/20/2015 at 11:43 • Filed to: None

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Toyota Avensis 2.0 05' and yes it's as boring to drive, as it is to look at.

Your girlfriend/boyfriends dad/mom is okay too!

MIATAAAA > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:46

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Milky > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:47

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AndersSim - V10'ING > MIATAAAA 03/20/2015 at 11:48

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I can see we are in the same boat. Welcome aboard

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:49

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Grey RAV4 diesel.

EL_ULY > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:49

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No car, just a Mexico DF metro card. But he does own over 4500+ diecasts .

That Avensis look rad!!! 100% would hoon

ColoradoTaco > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:49

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Mine has a Miata with studded snows for the Winter and sticky Summer tires for the rest of the year

505Turbeaux > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:50

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Model A pickup in the summer and a Subaru Forester in the winter. Or other things..."fish trucks"

on her moms side he drives trucks, and this

AndersSim - V10'ING > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 03/20/2015 at 11:50

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All hail the Toyotas!

CalzoneGolem > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:51

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Base model 2012 Focus sedan. Manual everything.

area man > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:51

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But in black:

duurtlang > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:51

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Dodge Magnum RT. Note that my FIL is German (and living in Germany) and that the Magnum was never offered in Europe. He's been driving this plastic boat for many years now, I'd guess since about 2008. I like the engine but not much else.

Actual car not pictured. His is black and does have those wheels.

EL_ULY > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 03/20/2015 at 11:51

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diesel? Awesome!

AndersSim - V10'ING > EL_ULY 03/20/2015 at 11:52

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He does in theory, own a real car then, based on all the materials. I would rather hoon 4500 diecast cars!

If you are American, go hoon a Camry, basically the same experience I suppose!

Velour Buick > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:52

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A 1996 Buick LeSabre. I'm just glad I don't have to drive it

XJDano > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:52

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2012 F-150 extended cab in brown

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > EL_ULY 03/20/2015 at 11:54

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It sounds like a tractor and takes 11 seconds to 60... not so awesome really.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:54

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I believe he takes delivery of one of these tomorrow. New work truck.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:55

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My girlfriend's dad (close enough right?) has a black-on-black '97 BMW 328i w/ Sport Package, which I adore.

AndersSim - V10'ING > duurtlang 03/20/2015 at 11:56

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A rare sight from where I live, but the Germans do tend to have a lot of American cars, compared to other EU countries... Probably because of all the soldiers stationed I guees. Could we trade? PLEASE.

twochevrons > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:57

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Mine alternates between a 2001 (?) F350 with dual rear wheels and PowerStroke Diesel, and a beat-up and rusty '85 VW Vanagon that he's had since almost-new. Neither of which are really typical cars for your average high-level executive, but he totally owns it.

I can't find a photo of the Vanagon, but here's a shot of me in the truck. It's undeniably useful, but I still can't quite get comfortable driving it.

EL_ULY > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:57

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I'll hoon anything!!!!!

duurtlang > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:57

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It depends on what you'd like to trade. The Avensis won't do.

AndersSim - V10'ING > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/20/2015 at 11:58

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Ofcourse, that's why it's in citations :) That is really cool! Hope you have gained his trust, and taken it for a drive.

jariten1781 > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:58

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An unregistered first gen Mazda 3 that he's wrecked so many times it's unrecognizable. He also has a 90-something Chevy 1500 but he tried to dilute the fuel with water to make it go further so it's currently out of commission.

EL_ULY > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 03/20/2015 at 11:58

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sounds pretty jalop actually :] Loud diesel and slow? Gimmie gimmie!!!

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:58

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unfortunately he's one of those luxury truck lease guys right now, he drives a 2014 ram 1500 crew cab 4x4 with all the options

Snuze: Needs another Swede > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:59

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Oh the in-laws. Apparently they used to be super-Jalop, then I don't know what happened. My FIL had a 68 Corvette with a 327, restored an MG-A, and he and my MIL both had Saab turbos. When I met my wife he had an Audi TT Quattro with the 1.8L and a 6 speed stick. After almost buying a Mercedes SL550 to replace the Audi, he bought a Volt. He also has a Tahoe 4x4 for winter, and the MIL has been through a string of RX's.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:59

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I have driven it, it's what spurred me to buy one actually. I one-up'd him though and bought a '98 M3!

AndersSim - V10'ING > jariten1781 03/20/2015 at 11:59

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Your father in law, sound like an automotive focused version of Doc. Brown

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 11:59

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Honda civic, 2007?

Imirrelephant > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:01

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Currently an F250 Super Duty with a contractor bed, but he has a 2013 Camaro SS convertible for the weekends. Before the Camaro, he had a 1969 Firebird convertible and a Triumph TR3 that he put together from pieces. Sold them both to help pay for the Camaro. He has also had a 1967 Firebird 400/4 speed and a 1979 Silver Anniversary Trans Am (403 Olds/automatic unfortunately). I think he also had a mid 70's TA when he was younger.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:01

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NO.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > EL_ULY 03/20/2015 at 12:01

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My car must be extremely jalop then, it's even louder and slower!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:02

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A diesel 2002 F-350 King Ranch, with a plow, his nicer work vehicle, he also has two full length Chevy work van for is carpet installation business. he bought it a few years ago with just 60,000 miles.

a 2002 Excursion to haul the family, also a diesel. When he bought it in 2003 his wife had just divorced him, and took the minivan, and left him with four kids. It currently has about 180,000 miles on it.

And his current DD that will soon be passed down to his youngest daughter a V6 AWD 2001 Passat.

AndersSim - V10'ING > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/20/2015 at 12:02

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I should have guessed from your name and picture, haha. Well, I could one-up mine, and buy a Avensis 2.2! But, I am not a big fan of falling asleep behind the wheel.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > ColoradoTaco 03/20/2015 at 12:02

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You married into the right family.

jariten1781 > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:03

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Nah, he's just a worthless shithead that has let drugs rule his life for 30 years.

Jgonzo432 > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:05

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Manuél Juke

cazzyodo > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:05

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My girlfriend's father is a lieutenant and drives a blacked-out police spec Taurus...someone dubbed it the "Batmobile" when he was patrolling an area and the name has stuck.

KatzManDu > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:06

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F-250. 2wd version of this:

Vicente Esteve > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:07

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My gilrfriends dad used to drive a very rare 2010 Renault Safrane V6

He was in an accident, and now drives a 2012 Jetta

We are both Volkswagen people now.

AndersSim - V10'ING > cazzyodo 03/20/2015 at 12:07

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Do you have a picture. It sounds pretty, "stealthy".

EL_ULY > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 03/20/2015 at 12:08

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whooo! Awesome. I feel a rusty Karmann Ghia or old Datsun truck is waaay more jalop than a 2015 Audi RS6 for many many reason. Long live jalopies and the hoonigans that love'em!

Your boy, BJR > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:08

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not a father in law but my boss/mentor/father figure used to DD a Saleen S302 before he lost his license (long story, involves police helicopters and 160mph), he still owns it, just can't drive it lol.

yamahog > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:08

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My SO's father is currently restoring a 58 Impala he's had since age 13, and daily drives a 94 GMC 1500.

AndersSim - V10'ING > Vicente Esteve 03/20/2015 at 12:09

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I have never seen a Safrane, nor heard of it. And I am in France for two weeks every year.

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:09

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Beige as beige gets, a beige '02 or '03 Avalon. He bought it for cash about a year ago, and much as I want to hate it, it's about as comfortable as vehicles get.

AndersSim - V10'ING > Your boy, BJR 03/20/2015 at 12:11

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Have you driven it then? Since it doens't get driven anymore, it would be the best excuse to take it for a drive.

cazzyodo > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:12

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Don't have a pic but remove the markings and spotlight, add some magnetic antennas to the trunk and you'll get close. Steel wheels, dark grill. Can't recall off-hand how the headlights look...but it doesn't seem right below.

AndersSim - V10'ING > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney 03/20/2015 at 12:12

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I like that Avalon, no idea why, but I would gladly trade it for a European camry.

youshiftem > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:12

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FIL's Regal parked next to mine.

AndersSim - V10'ING > youshiftem 03/20/2015 at 12:15

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Always liked the Insignia(Regal)! You should look the wagon version of it up on google. I am sure you won't be dissapointed.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > EL_ULY 03/20/2015 at 12:15

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Agreed!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Vicente Esteve 03/20/2015 at 12:19

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My in laws are also VW fans. When I married my wife her step mom had a 2007 Jetta 2.5 Wolfsenburg Ed. It was a 5 speed and it was this really nice sliver blue color, with the two tone black/tan leather interior. I loved, it. They traded that in for a 2006 Golf TDI, because the step mom doesn't like driving stick. My brother in law also had an 83 Rabbit diesel for his first car, and then sold that and got a 2002 Jetta TDI, that he is slowly making more interesting. It's currently putting out about 160hp, crazy amounts of torque for such a small car.

They got me thinking my wife's next car will probably be a VW, I'm hoping for a MK5 GTI.

Nibbles > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:20

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FIL drives a 2000 Altima GLE

It's a crapcan. MIL's 2006 Altima 2.5SE is much nicer.

RallyWrench > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:20

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A 2002 Ford F150 crew cab, and a beater '89 Nissan hardbody truck that he just hand painted blue & gold.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Velour Buick 03/20/2015 at 12:21

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why that sofa on wheels is probably an an absolute peach to drive. Just not any fun. If I have that and say a Miata I'd be happy.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:22

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Currently single, but my last boyfriend's father drove (drives?) a 2011 Ford Explorer XLT.

ColoradoTaco > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 03/20/2015 at 12:24

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For sure, he was actually who introduced me to Jalopnik/Oppo. This is his second Miata since I've known him, he sold his first for a Mini but now he's back. He runs/ran them all in the local SCCA autox circuit as well.

Firewrx234 > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:30

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His looks very similar to this except no two-tone and stock wheels/tires

Your boy, BJR > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:30

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nah it's in his lockup for the winter. I'm gonna pick it up around may and he wants to sell it for a Cadillac and replica cobra.

bob and john > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:32

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the GF's parents have 2 accords. a 2007 and a 2014.

uofime > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:40

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a pair of Acura MDXs

I've driven them (the cars) and neither like to hoon, not even in snow.

BarryDanger > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 12:41

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BMW GS1200R

bob and john > BarryDanger 03/20/2015 at 12:47

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R1200GS*

BarryDanger > bob and john 03/20/2015 at 12:52

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Ah I'm not fluent in motorcycle, thank you sir.

Party-vi > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 13:00

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'14 F150 FX4 and a 1985 Mercedes 380SL, but unfortunately that one just sits in the driveway.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 13:20

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Mom - Ford Focus ZX3

Dad - Hyundai Sonata with the V6 and an automatic that can be manually shifted

Mother-in-law - Honda Fit

Father-in-law - Honda Element

Velour Buick > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 03/20/2015 at 13:25

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It rides like a cloud, you don't feel anything. A cocoon on wheels. It's doesn't corner very well, turn to sharply and you could end up in the passenger seat. But my car isn't much better in the handling department...

I drive this, a 1985 Buick Riviera.

Wurrwulf > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 13:30

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DD: 2014 Ford Escape 2.0 EcoBoost FWD

Weekend: old BMW Z3, auto, dinky little motor

Nobi > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 13:43

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He has an old Ford Country Squire with the 429 and wood paneling that just sits behind his house, and a '71 Camaro he's building his son as a wedding gift. He drives a Mazda CX-7

theuserformerlyknownasaluminumfoil > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 14:50

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An Audi A4 2.0T and a 72' Grand Prix ( which I want to buy, but no space )

Stephen the Canuck > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 19:02

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My girlfriend's dad has one of these (same colour, and same wheels I think) as his work provided vehicle:

Her uncle has one the same as the one her dad drives.

Her mom drives one of these:

Vicente Esteve > AndersSim - V10'ING 03/20/2015 at 22:21

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Its rare as hell!

Vicente Esteve > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 03/20/2015 at 22:23

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All dem good stuff