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Post by PJ on Dec 13, 2020 14:42:22 GMT -5
That little red express truck a few years back (At least 10-15) I saw in NJ on Two Bridges Road in Fairfield run over a goose. I bet the truck suffered zero damage It just kept on driving. My wife was so pissed and sad. Because the back half of goose was flattened but it was still quacking for a minute while the rest of the geese watched on as it died. A few years later I saw a Hot Wheels that looked like it so I bought it and put it in her stocking for Christmas. Again she wasn’t happy. lol
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Post by Road Warrior Shark on Dec 13, 2020 14:44:40 GMT -5
I learned to drive on my dad's 65 Mustang. If I ever have the money, I want one of those restored in his memory.
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Post by JC Motors on Dec 13, 2020 17:27:16 GMT -5
If I could have any car, it would have to be this 1991 Subaru Loyale wagon in Bermuda Blue with a 5 speed manual transmission. My Sister owned one just like this only it didn't have a roof rack. When she bought her first Honda Odyssey, the dealer wouldn't give her anything for her Subaru, so she offered it to my Dad for free. All we had to do was drive down to Delaware and drive it home to PA. That car was one of the best cars we ever owned. It took a ton of abuse over it's lifetime but it kept on trucking. My dad sold it when it had over 195K miles on it. when I was about 13 or 14, my dad was driving me home from a doctors appointment at night, when a Deer ran out in front of the car. Dad couldn't stop the car in time and hit the deer. Thanks to that rubber coated steel bumper the car only suffered a dent in the hood from the deer's head and a torn off parking light. That bumper pushed the deer under the car and saved our lives. I still have the flashlight key for the car.
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Post by Kill Em' All on Dec 13, 2020 17:32:58 GMT -5
I’m not much of car guy; 87 Monte Carlo. With slightly darker green paint job. And some sort of decals.
Some sort of jeep would be nice too.
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Post by vampiroporvida on Dec 13, 2020 20:25:59 GMT -5
Like others iterated, I just want my 02 honda accord back. I am saving money to put him back together after a truck smashed me in a 4 way stop. The money will be worth it to me. Other than that, find the smallest car you can, and I'd buy it.
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Post by vampiroporvida on Dec 15, 2020 14:05:05 GMT -5
Instead of making a whole nother thread about vehicles, for the car heads out there, why do they still make new automobiles at all, or yearly, even, (or maybe just manufacture on demand/concepts), especially with worse gas mileage, instead if just making the new gadgets and parts for old cars (I know this is already an option), that would save you money, have less wasted resources and pollution, and put the insurance company on the other foot with total losses? Will there ever be enough cars, or is that not the point of them? There are surely plently of good used automobiles, or fixable ones, of all sizes, safe and upgradable to your whims, including kits to change shape; plus, the loans wouldn't be nearly as high. I know this is probably a stupid question to many, I just truly want to know the perspective of those with more knowledge in this field than myself. This is just something I had been thinking about in terms of not only conservation, but giving a little power back to car owners whom do what they can afford, but don't even recoup enough to buy a vehicle in an accident that isn't their fault. It sucks to have people tell your stuff is worthless, even if it was perfectly fine and well taken care of, and the only reason you don't get to have it is someone else messed up. This year has been rough...... Sincerely, VPV (the out of touch geezer )
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Post by Codyverse: Tag Team Champion on Dec 17, 2020 11:58:23 GMT -5
1970 Hemi Cuda
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Post by Haze on Dec 17, 2020 14:53:18 GMT -5
I am fortunate enough to own several of my dream cars already, 2013 Camaro RS/SS 1968 Firebird 1979 Trans Am 2006 Nissan 350z But the one that has eluded my collection would be a 1969 Dodge Charger.
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Post by The Lion's Den on Dec 17, 2020 15:48:48 GMT -5
Instead of making a whole nother thread about vehicles, for the car heads out there, why do they still make new automobiles at all, or yearly, even, (or maybe just manufacture on demand/concepts), especially with worse gas mileage, instead if just making the new gadgets and parts for old cars (I know this is already an option), that would save you money, have less wasted resources and pollution, and put the insurance company on the other foot with total losses? Will there ever be enough cars, or is that not the point of them? There are surely plently of good used automobiles, or fixable ones, of all sizes, safe and upgradable to your whims, including kits to change shape; plus, the loans wouldn't be nearly as high. I know this is probably a stupid question to many, I just truly want to know the perspective of those with more knowledge in this field than myself. This is just something I had been thinking about in terms of not only conservation, but giving a little power back to car owners whom do what they can afford, but don't even recoup enough to buy a vehicle in an accident that isn't their fault. It sucks to have people tell your stuff is worthless, even if it was perfectly fine and well taken care of, and the only reason you don't get to have it is someone else messed up. This year has been rough...... Sincerely, VPV (the out of touch geezer ) I'm not sure if I am interpreting this properly, but you're asking why they make new cars yearly instead of modifications to old ones? Because Money. It's competitive and ever-changing. Think about electric vehicles, or the advancements in technology. Ram (Dodge) came out with beautiful interiors, now Ford and GM will have to adapt or they'll lose marketshare. Also, I think here in Canada backup cameras are mandatory on all new vehicles, so that would explain why they make them. On the topic of gas, these cars are likely equal to or better than new cars. On the topic of safety, it's like I said before, changes in technology would probably be the reason. Remember no strap for seatbelts, no airbags for passengers? Now cars come with lane assist, blind spot cameras in the dash, adaptive cruise control, even mildly autonomous. When it comes to use vehicles there is some financial value into buying one, but there is also risk for the buyer. A few years old, probably not a big deal - but you have to be weary of regular maintenance. When you start getting vehicle with older parts they wear or spontaneously break. I have a 97 ZJ as a bush vehicle and it constantly has problems. Even if it's 10 or so years old it can start to wear, gaskets, belts, seals, hoses, anything. My thoughts on your post...
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Post by vampiroporvida on Dec 17, 2020 16:26:41 GMT -5
The Lion's Den I appreciate your insights. I was basically saying it how you interpreted it, and I get money, but we have to keep buying them to make that viable, which makes your take intersting about safety features and such....I assumed it would be possible to buy and place all of those on older vehicles, and any other features as well, but maybe not. Is there ever a point where there are enough made and none need to be made anymore, per the buying public? Could we really reinvent the wheel forever? I guess I only look at cars from a purely functional standpoint, distance a to b, and not style or status, which is why this question even came to pass. I am not saying you look at them in any particular way, just clarifying where I am coming from on this. Sincerely, thank you for responding to this question that I am sure most people think is goofy to even ask or give the time of day..trust me, I have had those responses face to face before. Ha. I really did/do want to understand stuff, and you gave me some definite understanding as to what goes on. Cheers sir. VPV
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Post by JC Motors on Dec 17, 2020 16:55:03 GMT -5
Here's another one
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Post by The Lion's Den on Dec 17, 2020 21:17:52 GMT -5
The Lion's Den I appreciate your insights. I was basically saying it how you interpreted it, and I get money, but we have to keep buying them to make that viable, which makes your take intersting about safety features and such....I assumed it would be possible to buy and place all of those on older vehicles, and any other features as well, but maybe not. Is there ever a point where there are enough made and none need to be made anymore, per the buying public? Could we really reinvent the wheel forever? I guess I only look at cars from a purely functional standpoint, distance a to b, and not style or status, which is why this question even came to pass. I am not saying you look at them in any particular way, just clarifying where I am coming from on this. Sincerely, thank you for responding to this question that I am sure most people think is goofy to even ask or give the time of day..trust me, I have had those responses face to face before. Ha. I really did/do want to understand stuff, and you gave me some definite understanding as to what goes on. Cheers sir. VPV It's a valid question, but with financing it makes it easy to sign your life away. Car culture is real, marketing is prevalent in trying to get you into newer, cooler, safer, cars etc. While they are definitely functional, there is definitely a feeling around who owns what and what the state of your cars says about you. I drive a pretty uninspiring car, but me and some friends are car guys so having something more substantial means a little more. That's how it goes. It does make me wonder in about 20-30 years what we'll be doing. Imagine how many cars will come standard with cool features - how companies will compete, and if we'll still need to buy new cars. (Enter electric vehicles, but that is all for another day). I work for a company that assists new vehicles being brought into Western Canada and when covid came our numbers dropped, naturally. Now that things have evened out there is volume again - in fact we hit our highest number yet. I'm sure the car you have is new-er, and still has some extra features. There's no right or wrong, consumer's choice, and consumer's dictate the market trends. Trucks and SUVs lead the way, financing, new technology, all that likely contributing. Now I'm ranting :-)
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Post by shanieomaniac on Dec 23, 2020 7:27:19 GMT -5
If money to buy, pay for, insure, maintain, and ALL that were no issue?
I'd still have to say a 2021 Chevy Impala.
Technically, the only car that I've ever gotten excited about was a fully optioned out 2016 Chevy Impala that I took for a test drive once. I was so stoaked and said then and there I just HAD to have an impala.
And then, when my college wheels finally died after 15 years, I was gifted a bare-bones 2013. I was a bit bummed but their hearts were in the right place.
Now, I'd just go for the most recent model. Still want the pretty Impala, just with ALL the fixings this time. And please God not in white this time.... I'm too poor to afford frequent trips to the car wash, my car after 4 years looks like someone left a 10 year old used ashtray in the rain. I can't scrub the thing clean at this point.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2020 1:18:23 GMT -5
If money to buy, pay for, insure, maintain, and ALL that were no issue? I'd still have to say a 2021 Chevy Impala. Technically, the only car that I've ever gotten excited about was a fully optioned out 2016 Chevy Impala that I took for a test drive once. I was so stoaked and said then and there I just HAD to have an impala. And then, when my college wheels finally died after 15 years, I was gifted a bare-bones 2013. I was a bit bummed but their hearts were in the right place. Now, I'd just go for the most recent model. Still want the pretty Impala, just with ALL the fixings this time. And please God not in white this time.... I'm too poor to afford frequent trips to the car wash, my car after 4 years looks like someone left a 10 year old used ashtray in the rain. I can't scrub the thing clean at this point. Do you mean the 2020 Impala? They discontinued the Impala this year. The last one rolled off the assembly line in early 2020. Unless... bringing it back is part of the dream? I love you.
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Post by Eric on Dec 28, 2020 18:00:36 GMT -5
Like a handful of others stated, I would like my old car back. I'm not big into cars, but I want my 2008 Mazda3 back. It wasn't anything special and didn't even have power locks or windows, but damn I loved that car and how it drove. I totaled it in an accident (my fault, but the other driver wasn't paying attention, either) and got a 2013 Mazda3 after that. It's nothing like my '08, and I'm stuck with it for now because it's almost paid off (no sense in taking on a payment again).
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Post by Quazimoto on Dec 28, 2020 19:19:08 GMT -5
Like many of you, there's one car that I'd love to have back and that would be my 94 Ford Probe... I was a little older and wiser when I got that and it's the first car I purchased and cared for entirely on my own (parents helped with down payment and insurance on the other ones to that point). Needed a little cosmetic TLC when I first purchased it and that's the car where I learned to do a lot of the little maintenance things myself (ie changing light bulbs and such). Even pulled out the old cassette player that was in there and installed a wicked cool CD stereo system myself. Wanted to spice it up a little while I waited and saved money to get a new paint job and new rims on it, so I bought a couple rolls of cheapo racing strips at autozone and cut some designs out. They're crude and cheaply done, but man... I felt like I was tooling around in a Fast And Furious car with that done. Loved that car so much and had many great memories riding around in it. Life changed and I never did get a new paint job or rims on it. Ending up having to sell it when our family moved to Florida, but was pretty proud of the fact that I got $400 more for it that I paid after driving around with it for two years. Truth be told, I'm probably too old and decrepit to get in and out of it without a huge struggle nowadays, so having the Probe back or a Mitsubishi Eclipse or Mazda RX-8 (the other two cars I really wanted when I was younger) wouldn't be such a great idea. Realistically, I'd just love to have a new Kia Soul that's fully paid for. That's a dream car to me at this point. LOL.
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Post by Midnight on Dec 30, 2020 12:58:00 GMT -5
BMW X6 M Competition or M5 Competition or Lambo Urus.
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