What kind of cars do we drive...

[AfroHorse]

[Kishar]

I want to do some mods on the ProbeGt but the fucking parts are so expensive. I want that Borla exaust system but it's around 600 benz, I want a CAI but the "HotShot" thats recommended is like 2 fiddy. Also a HO ignition system is like 300 benz, im like wtf? And those are just a few of the mods I want.I better buy a beater and drive that to work instead, before I tear this thing up.

[wellfleation]

Originally Posted by Sk3tchyD4ZO

oooo i'm jealous. my dad rocks a 540i and it's amazing.

Beamers, Benzes, most of the German cars are unreliable stupid status symbols. Yeaaaa, look at me broken down on the side of the road in my "beamer". A Lexus or Acura is preferable - rock solid and just as nice.

That being said: I drive a 2003 Mitsubishi Gallant bought in 2004 (the only problem has been replacing the breaks more frequently than is normal) and my wife drives a 2003 Honda Accord bought new (the only issue was a tranny recall - they put in a new one even though it was fine).

[Patrick Rue]

Originally Posted by wellfleation

Beamers, Benzes, most of the German cars are unreliable stupid status symbols. Yeaaaa, look at me broken down on the side of the road in my "beamer". A Lexus or Acura is preferable - rock solid and just as nice. .

Yeah all of those BMWs and Benz are just cluttering up roadspace with their breakdowns.

Someone should stop those things!

[Sk3tchyD4ZO]

seriously. have you ever owned a german car? while VWs are less reliable than say hondas, with proper care, they'll last just as long, if not longer. my dad has a '97 BMW, he's had it for probably 5+ years, and has had very little problem with it. my mom drives an acura (her second) and it has it's share of problems. yes, it's reliable, true, there aren't many problems, but they are there. just like any car. i'd take a german car over a jap any/every day.

[Flamingnun]

Originally Posted by wellfleation

Beamers, Benzes, most of the German cars are unreliable stupid status symbols. Yeaaaa, look at me broken down on the side of the road in my "beamer".

So, just like macs basically?

[Lloydy]

Originally Posted by Flamingnun

So, just like macs basically?

BURN

I drive a van to fit all my kids, and dog.

The drivers side door won't completely close, so when i drive it dings constantly. There is something wrong with the transmission so I'm usually chugging up and down the streets. The breaks failed on me a couple of months ago....I luckily made it to an empty parkinglot. It only has a tape deck. The steering is fdged up, so whenever i turn it makes a low whining sound that everyone can hear, making people turn their heads and look at me in my shit mobile. The spedometer doesn't work, but when it does on occasion the dinging stops. The windshield is cracked from when my wiper flew off in the winter, i tried to put in back on, and it snapped back and cracked the windshield....also when i drive on the highway because the door won't shut, I on occasion will look to my side at a passing vehicle and they will be flagging me to let me know my door is open hanging on bythe little door clippy thing....I just nod like..."I know, I know."

I need some new wheels

[Kishar]

Originally Posted by turmaline

I drive a van to fit all my kids, and dog.

. The steering is fdged up, so whenever i turn it makes a low whining sound that everyone can hear, making people turn their heads and look at me in my shit mobile.

I bet you need to add some Power Steering fluid and that noise will stop. They usually only whine like that if it's low on fluid, so check it in G/F.

there's a hole in the line...I actually use steering fluid..."sludge" it's a sludgy substance for steering lines.

still shitty.

[Herb Greene]

Originally Posted by wellfleation

Beamers, Benzes, most of the German cars are unreliable stupid status symbols. Yeaaaa, look at me broken down on the side of the road in my "beamer". A Lexus or Acura is preferable - rock solid and just as nice.

i'm not sure where you're seeing all those german cars broken down... they are quirky, for sure, but hardly unreliable. status symbols? sure, to many; but so is driving a lexus or an acura. the experience of driving that lexus or acura is nothing like driving a bimmer, benz, porsche or audi, either - i've driven them all & owned the majority of them... the germans are equally luxurious as the japanese luxos, but the driving experience is night & day difference. granted, the japanese are getting better at performance; but as a whole, they're just not there yet.

japanese luxos = luxury, smooth ride & excellent straight line performance
german luxos = luxury, responsive/sporty ride, excellent straight line performance & will leave the japanese in the dust on a twisty, curvy road.

different strokes for different folks. my dad loves his lexus GS. i prefer a sportier play. either way, i choose my cars based on MY needs & desires (performance, size, number of doors, color, etc.)- other people's opinions play a very small roll in the decision. BUT, i won't lie - it is nice rolling up to a valet in the cars i drive NOW versus the ones i used to drive.

peace & pot


btw, "beamer" is a bmw motorcycle & "bimmer" is a bmw car - i didn't invent it, it's just what owners of bmw's call them - and no, i am not (currently) a bmw owner! LOL.

[Jakeisuseless]

It sounds like a ford areostar. Turm, you deserve a better car.

[Sk3tchyD4ZO]

Originally Posted by turmaline

I drive a van to fit all my kids, and dog.

The drivers side door won't completely close, so when i drive it dings constantly. There is something wrong with the transmission so I'm usually chugging up and down the streets. The breaks failed on me a couple of months ago....I luckily made it to an empty parkinglot. It only has a tape deck. The steering is fdged up, so whenever i turn it makes a low whining sound that everyone can hear, making people turn their heads and look at me in my shit mobile. The spedometer doesn't work, but when it does on occasion the dinging stops. The windshield is cracked from when my wiper flew off in the winter, i tried to put in back on, and it snapped back and cracked the windshield....also when i drive on the highway because the door won't shut, I on occasion will look to my side at a passing vehicle and they will be flagging me to let me know my door is open hanging on bythe little door clippy thing....I just nod like..."I know, I know."

I need some new wheels

is it a white dodge caravan?

[Jakeisuseless]

Originally Posted by Herb Greene

i'm not sure where you're seeing all those german cars broken down... they are quirky, for sure, but hardly unreliable. status symbols? sure, to many; but so is driving a lexus or an acura. the experience of driving that lexus or acura is nothing like driving a bimmer, benz, porsche or audi, either - i've driven them all & owned the majority of them... the germans are equally luxurious as the japanese luxos, but the driving experience is night & day difference. granted, the japanese are getting better at performance; but as a whole, they're just not there yet.

japanese luxos = luxury, smooth ride & excellent straight line performance
german luxos = luxury, responsive/sporty ride, excellent straight line performance & will leave the japanese in the dust on a twisty, curvy road.

different strokes for different folks. my dad loves his lexus GS. i prefer a sportier play. either way, i choose my cars based on MY needs & desires (performance, size, number of doors, color, etc.)- other people's opinions play a very small roll in the decision. BUT, i won't lie - it is nice rolling up to a valet in the cars i drive NOW versus the ones i used to drive.

peace & pot


btw, "beamer" is a bmw motorcycle & "bimmer" is a bmw car - i didn't invent it, it's just what owners of bmw's call them - and no, i am not (currently) a bmw owner! LOL.

What do you drive now?

[BudBoy07]

I dont have a car now.
I used to have an '89 Honda Prelude.
It was pretty nice, had a 2.0-4 cyl. Power everything and 4WS too!
But sadly i got a P.O.S.

[Jimmy Coonan]

Originally Posted by Sk3tchyD4ZO

seriously. have you ever owned a german car? while VWs are less reliable than say hondas, with proper care, they'll last just as long, if not longer. my dad has a '97 BMW, he's had it for probably 5+ years, and has had very little problem with it. my mom drives an acura (her second) and it has it's share of problems. yes, it's reliable, true, there aren't many problems, but they are there. just like any car. i'd take a german car over a jap any/every day.

BMWs yeah, those are solidly built, my Dad used to drive this shitty 15-year-old one and it lasted till 200-something thousand miles. Would've lasted longer if some fucking kids didn't steal it and blow the transmission when they were trying to get away. Idiots couldn't drive stick. But Volkswagens are pretty shitty nowadays from what I've heard. They've gone downhill since the days of the Beetle and the Rabbit, they have all kinds of mechanical problems. They score pretty consistently near the bottom in Consumer Reports.

I posted in this thread awhile ago. I've got a new car now, an '89 Volvo 740 wagon. Built like a fucking tank, not a single mechanical problem. The sunroof's loose though, which is fucking annoying, it rattles so loud when you're going fast that you can't even keep up a conversation. I'll probably get it fixed in a month or so.

[Jakeisuseless]

Originally Posted by lillarry518

BMWs yeah, those are solidly built, my Dad used to drive this shitty 15-year-old one and it lasted till 200-something thousand miles. Would've lasted longer if some fucking kids didn't steal it and blow the transmission when they were trying to get away. Idiots couldn't drive stick. But Volkswagens are pretty shitty nowadays from what I've heard. They've gone downhill since the days of the Beetle and the Rabbit, they have all kinds of mechanical problems. They score pretty consistently near the bottom in Consumer Reports.

I posted in this thread awhile ago. I've got a new car now, an '89 Volvo 740 wagon. Built like a fucking tank, not a single mechanical problem. The sunroof's loose though, which is fucking annoying, it rattles so loud when you're going fast that you can't even keep up a conversation. I'll probably get it fixed in a month or so.

Is it a turbo?

[Herb Greene]

Originally Posted by Jakeisuseless

What do you drive now?

'04 Audi A4 Avant w/ APR tuning & upgraded turbo - wife's "grocery getter" & my golf trip transport.
'05 Audi TT225 Roadster w/APR tuning - fun little daily driver & project car...