Automobiles

[Too Tall]

BTW, I immediately discarded any notion you would do this in a car of foreign extraction. But a Saab 95 would be ok, too.

I was thinking a Volvo 122.

[sk_tle]

Probably one of the best car for the job and definitely in my wish list but hard to find in the price range.

EDIT: found a toyota starlett 1300 model 1985 near my job, may have a look at it but I need to check if they were still using carburetors. Boring car but should be pretty reliable.

[sonny]

I was thinking a Volvo 122.

first car i ever had was a hunter green 67 122 wagon (p220)
bucket o rust, but it taught me a lot

i see so many of them here (relative) in good shape on the left coast
makes me grin

[burgess1108]

I was designated driver for a bachelorette party using a friend's VW bus. There's room for 5 thirty something women plus trouble.

Boom chica wow wow

[72gmc]

Those days are past. Now I'm planning my midlife crisis, toy-wise. And this is the best example I've found, right down to the garage:

One Car to Do It All: Jack Olsen's 911 | Articles

[nahtnoj]

first car i ever had was a hunter green 67 122 wagon (p220)
bucket o rust, but it taught me a lot

i see so many of them here (relative) in good shape on the left coast
makes me grin

I'm beginning to consider the possibility that some of us were separated at birth.

[AngryScientist]

Those days are past. Now I'm planning my midlife crisis, toy-wise. And this is the best example I've found, right down to the garage:

One Car to Do It All: Jack Olsen's 911 | Articles

good link

[jerk]

whatever you get- don't get a ford cortina.

['nati Chris]

whatever you get- don't get a ford cortina.

Not even a Lotus Cortina? Any car good enough for Jimmy Clark is good enough for me.
Lotus_Cortina_01web.jpg

[TJ]

That's a 30% increase in fuel economy ;-) Ask me how I know. Still can't bring myself to sell the '89 Fj-62.

If you ever do....you have my number

[Brandon White]

holy.shit. 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 - 536 hp. 0-60 in ~6 Seconds.

Who wants to bet Dubai will have the most per capita - hell - most overall in the world?



Mercedes-Benz reveals the G63 AMG 6×6, a six-wheel-drive luxo SUV | Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos

[RickM]

holy.shit. 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 - 536 hp. 0-60 in ~6 Seconds.

Who wants to bet Dubai will have the most per capita - hell - most overall in the world?



Mercedes-Benz reveals the G63 AMG 6×6, a six-wheel-drive luxo SUV | Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos

Yeah..Dubai...and Nantucket.

[caleb]

Have I mentioned my desire for a late-70s F250 Highboy?



Seems perfect for driving less than 45mph, when the weather is warmer than 25 but cooler than 80. So, in Minnesota it would be good for about 3 months a year. Awesome.

[Cookietruck]

^ pretty sweet truck
that thing would probably cruise at 55mph pretty easily actually
my old trucks sweet spot is about 60-65mph

[Nierman]

holy.shit. 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 - 536 hp. 0-60 in ~6 Seconds.

Who wants to bet Dubai will have the most per capita - hell - most overall in the world?



Mercedes-Benz reveals the G63 AMG 6×6, a six-wheel-drive luxo SUV | Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos

How soon until we see one doing the Saudi Drift on the 'Tube?

[Jason Musgrave]

Baller F-ing's Approved

[Too Tall]

Jason. She's purty. Make a nice grocery getter for sure.

I said I wasn't going to ask this here but here goes. I've been test driving alot of SUV'ish automobiles and there is alot of garbage out there. Just got back from driving a very low miles Jeep Overland V8 and color me impressed. Look, we don't drive much so gas mileage is not a huge deal. It's got some giddy up, the ride is very decent. If and when we decide to go play that's a worthy vehicle and with seats folded it fits bikes. What's not to love? I don't know alot about that mopar engine or the tranny. It is a 2012 Overland 5.7. Go for it.
PS - The VW Toureg is junk and super not impressed with the Audi Q7 which is too puss n' boots for us.

[ron l edmiston]

-- drove a new ford escape the other day.., not to big & ---
the titanium edition, nice with roof rack/rails part of the package.. turbo 4 banger decent mpg & available with 4wd too..
won't break your savings..

ronnie

[maunahaole]

Jason. She's purty. Make a nice grocery getter for sure.

I said I wasn't going to ask this here but here goes. I've been test driving alot of SUV'ish automobiles and there is alot of garbage out there. Just got back from driving a very low miles Jeep Overland V8 and color me impressed. Look, we don't drive much so gas mileage is not a huge deal. It's got some giddy up, the ride is very decent. If and when we decide to go play that's a worthy vehicle and with seats folded it fits bikes. What's not to love? I don't know alot about that mopar engine or the tranny. It is a 2012 Overland 5.7. Go for it.
PS - The VW Toureg is junk and super not impressed with the Audi Q7 which is too puss n' boots for us.

My worry would be the mopar dna in that. How long to you figure you will be keeping it?

[Philster]

-- drove a new ford escape the other day.., not to big & ---
the titanium edition, nice with roof rack/rails part of the package.. turbo 4 banger decent mpg & available with 4wd too..
won't break your savings..

ronnie

Thanks for this info. I've been wondering about the new Escape. I had a 2001 which was great. Also, always thought the Kuga looked cool when I've been in Europe.