I just realized, I'm a 70 year old Minnesotan grandmother, trapped in a young Canadian's body.

"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada) 04/27/2016 at 23:48 • Filed to: None

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Here’s a list of (reasonable) cars I want.

V6 Camry, specifically this generation. It was a really good, clean design, shut up.

Buick LaCrosse/Allure Super/CXL, because transverse V8 FWD Buick.

Oldsmobile 98, because it’s a big, comfy cruiser, and they’re dirt cheap.

Oldsmobile Achieva SCX, because warm Olds.

And last, but not least, an Accord wagon. These things are so rare that it’s insane, but I want one badly.

So, yes, I’m a 70 year old Minnesotan grandmother when it comes to my taste in cars.

Why Minnesotan? Fuck if I know! First place that came to my mind, I imagine there’s a lot of old people. Never been.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/27/2016 at 23:52

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I would judge you, but I want a Murano CrossCab so..... I really have no room to talk.

interstate366, now In The Industry > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/27/2016 at 23:53

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An Accord wagon with an H-swap is a pretty nice sleeper.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 04/27/2016 at 23:53

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The CrossCab doesn’t deserve half the hate it gets.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/27/2016 at 23:55

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There’s no shame in this.

I’ve been an elderly man since I was a teenager. I love cars that appeal to them, tempered by my need for economical commuters. Hence, I own an old man car and a young man car.

*Reilly & Scott > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/27/2016 at 23:55

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I wouldn’t mind the Accord wagon or the Olds Achieva, both of those seem pretty fun actually.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/27/2016 at 23:55

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Solara?

not for canada - australian in disguise > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/27/2016 at 23:56

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Hell yes.

Steve in Manhattan > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/27/2016 at 23:57

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Camry? Get the 4 cylinder ... the V6 has a water pump that is buried, and you’ll have to take out a second mortgage to pay for its replacement.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Steve in Manhattan 04/27/2016 at 23:59

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But fast!

(Yeah, a 4-banger would probably be better, and more economical, plus there are only 3 Camrys of that gen in my area on Autotrader, all 4 cylinders)

Slant6 > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 00:03

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Plenty of Accord wagons by me.

dogisbadob > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 00:06

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The last two are awesome.

The transverse V6 and V8's suck! Impossible to work on, and Toyota even tilts theirs back!

Get a 4-cylinder manual Camry :)

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 00:08

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I LOVE that Camry HAHAHA. That generation along with like 3rd generation I think with the two tone? I love them.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 00:08

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I’m what would be considered young still, and I drive a retired bankers car... Embrace the boat !

this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 00:08

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Not gonna lie I've been lusting after accord wagons as of late

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 00:10

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I’m with you on the Camry, but that gen Solara seriously gives me nightmares.

Leadbull > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 00:19

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Peyton Manning drives a Buick.

You can be just like him.

Invinciblejets > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 00:29

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Why so much fwd....

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 00:47

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The SCX is an awesomely weird bird. It has that oddball quad-4 motor with the water pump running off of the timing chain. And they made a unique engine code with hotter cams just for the SCX. Getrag 5-speed. Came in red and neon blue. And they sold maybe 2000 of them total.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 00:54

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That is Probably the worst generation of Camry.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 01:52

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My mom has that generation Camry (looks to be 05/06). I like Toyota and that’s still a bad Toyota. Steering is numb compared to my LS400... Yeah it’s that numb. Like numb numb. Like numb numb numb. The only thing you feel is torque steer and numbeness. The gas mileage is okay but that's it. Get an ES instead.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 02:12

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There is a mint Accord wagon in the Honda museum in Torrance. Don’t think I’ll ever see one again.

duurtlang > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 05:22

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Ha! This was the last generation of Camry sold in my market. It sold so horrendously it got it cancelled. They were very rare when new, and even more so today given the active export of older barges no one wants to Africa. Peak market share, its first full year, was 0.11%. 0.04% two years later.

Flyboy is FAA certified insane > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 07:49

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My dad bought two. Yes, two Oldsmobile achievas. They were the most horrid vehicle imaginable. The first was so bad he bought the second as a joke.

Michael_N > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 08:49

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Never knew they made the LaCrosse with a transverse V8, have fun changing those spark plugs! ;) Those Achieva SCX’s always look surprisingly good every time I'm reminded of them.

JR1 > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/28/2016 at 08:59

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I would be all over that Buick

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > not for canada - australian in disguise 04/29/2016 at 16:17

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What about a previous-generation Avalon, with the reclining rear seats and stuff?