What kind of car do you drive?

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

Gotta love not having a 4th gear.

[Exp.Lt.]

2005 black ford mustang, yeah its all stock and its a v6, but its not bad for a first new car, at age 19.:lol:

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

I drive a 1988 Honda CRX with a B16 motor.

[SB 405]

2002 Honda S2000

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

2002 Honda S2000

You lucky bastard!

[SR-25]

2005 Subaru WRX
2004 Mercedes S500

[Welpe]

'94 Ford Ranger with a ton of miles. I'm just praying it lasts me until I can get a career.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

2005 Subaru WRX
2004 Mercedes S500

Another rich guy

[SR-25]

2005 Subaru WRX
2004 Mercedes S500

Another rich guy

Ya and I still want to do something with my life, like becomming a peace officer. What does that tell you.

[bcjack]

2000 BMW 323i. Black on tan leather. AND IT IS FOR SALE!!!!

[dw]

Good topic.

'04 Acura TL
'95 4Runner
'98-'05 CVPI, although I can't say I've been in one lately.

[redhead]

2000 Audi S4.

And since DW listed his work related car:
Today:
Ferrari 360, two Lotus Elises, took a customer to lunch in an Aston Martin Vanquish.
;)

[Tom]

2002 GMC DuraMax quad cab 4x4 - Mine
2005 Honda Accord - hers
Multiple dirt bikes but #1 is my 2005 RMZ-450
2005 BMW RT-P 1150

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

Wow, all of you drive nice cars except me.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/mehsdomi/IMAG0093.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/mehsdomi/IMAG0046.jpg

[bcjack]

47 Willyz CJ2A
54 Willyz pickup
91 Chevy pickup Z71 4X4
04 Ford Expedition 4X2
96 Toyota Camry
00 BMW 323i. BY THE WAY...THIS ONE IS FOR SALE!!!
94 Ford Explorer

WORK: 2003 Ford F 250 4X4 Crew Cab

[TheForceCHP]

2002 Ford Ranger "Limited"
2004 Suzuki SV650S

[uoplax13]

'97 Cherokee w/ 160k miles, on it's second engine, and about to cost me a ton in transmission repair, a slight lift, obnoxious stereo,etc....... I am totally jealous of bjcak's willy's. I would love to have a Willy's pickup or wagon someday....maybe a J-truck or old Gladiator......that'd be cool.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

I have about 35,000 miles on this motor. I am hoping to buy a Subaru Impreza WRX STi.

[rich]

2006 Acura RSX type-s

[retchp]

1987 Ford Bronco-II with no fourth gear and a defective automatic choke.
1996 Ford Explorer
2001 Ford F-150 4X4 Crew Cab

I use the Bronco-II to scare myself when I am in the deep woods. Will it start after I get back to it from fishing or hiking? Will I need fourth gear? Will it spin out of control and overturn on the next piece of gravel I run over? So far so good.:lol:

[AirborneLEO]

Currently drive an '04 Ford Mustang.
Recently sold my '95 Ford F150 2x4.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

Mustang GT or V6?

[AirborneLEO]

I sold the truck to save on gas, so I went with the V6. The GT would have cost a lot more with insurance, gas, payments, etc. I'm going to go back to an F series truck once I can afford it. Maybe my academy grad present if I get that far. :smile:

[CHP1]

i drive a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I love jeeps to death but this jeep has given me some bad experiences. i hate chrysler!!!!!!!!!

I replaced my Jeep with my dream truck! a 2005 Black Pearl Double Cab, short bed, V6, 245 HorsEpower TOYOTA TACOMA. This is my NEW TOY!!!!!!!!

[16528]

OK, I'll go..

2004 Acura TL 6 speeeeeeeeeeeeeeed
2004 GMC Z71
2005 Honda TRX 450r
2005 Honda TRX 400EX

On duty
2003-2005 CVPI
2002 Camaro

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

OK, I'll go..

2004 Acura TL 6 speeeeeeeeeeeeeeed
2004 GMC Z71
2005 Honda TRX 450r
2005 Honda TRX 400EX

On duty
2003-2005 CVPI
2002 Camaro

Are those Honda's ATV's

[16528]

Are those Honda's ATV's
Yep, sorry you said cars

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

I was just wondering

[ruda001]

1999 Dodge Intrepid, bought it new and no major problems yet.

[norcal625]

2004 Nissan Xterra 4x4
Street Bike
2004 Suzuki SV650S
Dirt Bikes
2005 Honda CRF250X
2005 Honda CRF230
2005 Honda CR50F

No work vehicles anymore I used to work for MBZ, that was fun, you know 300,000 dollar Maybachs!

[TheForceCHP]

2004 Nissan Xterra 4x4
Street Bike
2004 Suzuki SV650S
Dirt Bikes
2005 Honda CRF250X
2005 Honda CRF230
2005 Honda CR50F

No work vehicles anymore I used to work for MBZ, that was fun, you know 300,000 dollar Maybachs!

got to love the SV :biggrin: are you on socalsvriders.org

[SB 405]

Two cars I'll never understand why went into production are the Maybach and the VW Phaeton.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

Two cars I'll never understand why went into production are the Maybach and the VW Phaeton.\

Yea, Maybach was a waste of money.

[SB 405]

Two cars I'll never understand why went into production are the Maybach and the VW Phaeton.\

Yea, Maybach was a waste of money.

And who wants to spend $67 grand on a VW?:rolleyes:

[pupdog]

2002 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 extended cab, dark green. LOVE it! Wish I knew how to post a picture on here.

[Cameron]

1996 Mazda Protege. It's been a good college car.
My friends call it "The Walrus" because it's brown and moves slow on land, haha.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

2002 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 extended cab, dark green. LOVE it! Wish I knew how to post a picture on here.

Use www.photobucket.com and post the img src format they give you

[johnnyd]

Any of you officers get sick of driving after your shifts, on days off?

[Capsicum]

2000 Chevy Astro Van
2004 Buick Le Sabre
2004 Honda Civic EX
2005 Kawasaki ZX-10r (the most fun of the bunch) :badgrin:

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

2005 Kawasaki ZX-10r (the most fun of the bunch) :badgrin:



I don't know about that, Astro Vans are pretty crazy!!! :lol:

[Your Mentor]

2005 VW Touareg V-8. Traded a 2004 Land Rover Freelander SE3 for it a few months ago. The LR was a piece of junk; had it in four times for warranty work and traded it in with only 12,000 miles on it. Did a lot of research before going with the Touareg. It's the nicest car I've ever owned and I've had several very nice cars. The Phaeton is actually a very luxurious ride. VW is trying to build and upscaled line. Industry critics suggested the Touareg and Phaeton should have been given the Audi badge instead. I don't care either way. For all I like to do the Touareg is a sweet ride. Very solid. My girlfriend really likes the heated leather seats after we go skiing.

[SB 405]

Been thinking about selling my S2000 and buying one of these bad boys...that is if I can stay out of trouble in it.

http://www.dodge.com/autoshow/charger_srt8/gallery.html

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

A SRT-8 is a nice car, but I would rather have a S2000, my opinion. Dodge is trying to improve by making all these SRT cars. They stop making the Dodge Neon SRT-4 which happened to be one of my favorites. If I was you and had the money, I would but a Subaru Impreza WRX STi, or just a WRX. They have power, comfort, and the best handling I have ever seen (The STi).

[SB 405]

Problem is the two seats in the S ain't cutin' it anymore. I've been known to buy all types of vehicles over the years and think the SRT would be fun to play with for a couple of years.

[makakona]

a ten year old minivan and a small pickup. we live the high life. ;)

at the risk of giving myself away... we also have a bright red 1963 chevy pickup, limited edition, custom cab, and in killer condition.

[bluiis911]

:rolleyes: 2005 Ford Focus...cute and good mileage
1990 Dodge 2WD Dakota with a leaky radiator and squealing timing belt-but, hey, it's the auto tech's
car and those patrol cars are perfect!!

[NorCalN00b]

I take the bus & ride my bicycle at the moment.

I'm so cool.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

I take the bus & ride my bicycle at the moment.

I'm so cool.

You get great gas mileage!

[x MAIT]

2005 Acura MDX. Have driven it all over the US. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

Pup Dog, is that picture from Catalina?

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

Isn't that the SUV?

[undertow999]

Yeah the MDX is an SUV, a very nice one at that.

I drive a 99 Audi A4 5-Speed, Quattro.

I agree with you CHP, I also love the STi's. Those things are crazy fast and have awesome handleing . Not to mention, they are pretty reasonably priced. Also, with a little extra modding, which from your current car it seems you know a little about, you can put down 400whp in an Sti easy.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

STi's are soo crazy. I would take on over a EVO anyday.

Is your Audi turbo?

[undertow999]

STi's are soo crazy. I would take on over a EVO anyday.

Is your Audi turbo?

Naw, I have the 2.8 V6. I am kinda glad it isnt a turbo, because then I can't be tempted so easily to modify it. But PES makes a supercharger for my car, but its about $4,000.

Sti's and Evo's don't even compare. Sti is more powerful, handles better, looks better & is cheaper than an Evo.

Do you like the looks of the new WRX? I don't think its too bad, but it is taking me some time to get used to it.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

The new WRX has like 3 added HP. The design is ugly, but you grow on it over time. You got to love AWD. Oh yea and they are sipposed to totally redesign it in '07.

[undertow999]

The new WRX has like 3 added HP. The design is ugly, but you grow on it over time. You got to love AWD. Oh yea and they are sipposed to totally redesign it in '07.

Man, that would be stupid for them to change the design of it only for one year, and then change it again. I used to think the design was ugly, but then I saw a couple that had aftermarket front bumpers and hoods, and it looked pretty nice. BUt compared to the previous body style, the new ones are worse. There is really no insentive to buy the new body style, since like you said, there is only 3 more hp.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

I know it is dumb to change the style after only 1 year, but I think it needs it. For God sakes it looks like a B9 Tribeca.

[undertow999]

I know it is dumb to change the style after only 1 year, but I think it needs it. For God sakes it looks like a B9 Tribeca.

I woulsn't go that far. The new WRX is ugly, but not THAT ugly. I cant believe they made the B9, it pains me to even look at that ugly glob of metal.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

I agree

[FDandH]

Refer to my Avatar. It does the speed limit quite nicely.

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

What kind of bike is that?

[FDandH]

What kind of bike is that?

Kawasaki ZZ-1200. I meant to say it does 3x's the speed limit quite nicely, so I've heard.

[PharmGirl]

So where are all the Harley's???

[junebughunter]

2005 Honda Civic Si it's got cat-back exhaust and AEM V2 intake

http://www.junebughunter.net/images/tint3.jpg
http://www.junebughunter.net/images/tint4.jpg

And no...my front side Windows are not tinted and I was just cleaning my front license plate :razz:

Actually I will probably sell it in 1-2 years and get something else...I don't know why but I'll probably be moving around a lot and I might get something used with the money I get from it and start saving for an STi for when I settle down.

[bcjack]

5200???

[SB 405]

And of course don't we all remove our front plates when they need cleaning.:lol:

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

2005 Honda Civic Si it's got cat-back exhaust and AEM V2 intake

http://www.junebughunter.net/images/tint3.jpg
http://www.junebughunter.net/images/tint4.jpg

And no...my front side Windows are not tinted and I was just cleaning my front license plate :razz:

Actually I will probably sell it in 1-2 years and get something else...I don't know why but I'll probably be moving around a lot and I might get something used with the money I get from it and start saving for an STi for when I settle down.

Bring it on anytime

[makakona]

ahHA! see, kid sisters ARE good for something. she showed me how to post a picture. :smile: here's the only vehicle worth showing a picture of:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f270/teambearbhan/truck.jpg

[Chipper]

makakona wrote: "ahHA! see, kid sisters ARE good for something. she showed me how to post a picture. here's the only vehicle worth showing a picture of"


Uh thats not her your about to kiss is it?????




:shock:

[makakona]

makakona wrote: "ahHA! see, kid sisters ARE good for something. she showed me how to post a picture. here's the only vehicle worth showing a picture of"


Uh thats not her your about to kiss is it?????




:shock:

i'm the one BEING kissed, there, chipper. ;)

[junebughunter]

makakona wrote: "ahHA! see, kid sisters ARE good for something. she showed me how to post a picture. here's the only vehicle worth showing a picture of"


Uh thats not her your about to kiss is it?????




:shock:

i'm the one BEING kissed, there, chipper. ;)

So then I hope that's not your sister :shock:ops:


CHP, I eat b16's for breakfast with my k20a3! If I replaced the valve springs and lifters with the Acura RSX-S equivalent (about $250 installed) I could increase my rev limit to 7800rpm safely rather than 7000rpm...with a hondata computer and some dyno time+tuning my car would theoretically be faster than a good majority of the imports. I really don't do any racing but I'd like to take it to the track to see what I do on the 1/4 mile

In all seriousness I don't really own it for the import tuner aspect of the car. Probably once a week I get some guy to pull up beside me on the freeway and honks his horn or does anything to get my attention so we can race. I guess that's what I get for how the car looks but oh well, I think it looks good. I only have that car because after owning a 1995 Tahoe for two years with 220,000 miles on it and getting 12mpg on the freeway I realized it would cost me know more to own a brand new car than it would to maintain, make payments and pay for gas on the Tahoe.

If I really wanted to go fast I'd get an STi or even better a Z06

The reason why I picked the Si is because I'm a musician so I had to make sure racks and guitar cabs could fit in my car so that's why I ended up with a hatch. I would have been fine with a Civic LX, but I'm glad I got it, it is a fun car to drive...

[makakona]

i'm the one BEING kissed, there, chipper. ;)

So then I hope that's not your sister :shock:ops:

let's rephrase... i'm a chick... so, unless that devastatingly handsome guy on the left is hiding a REALLY big secret, i'm thinkin' he's not my sister... ;)

[junebughunter]

i'm the one BEING kissed, there, chipper. ;)

So then I hope that's not your sister :shock:ops:

let's rephrase... i'm a chick... so, unless that devastatingly handsome guy on the left is hiding a REALLY big secret, i'm thinkin' he's not my sister... ;)

Woah, I was way off...I apologize.

[makakona]

no worries! :smile: the vast majority here is male, so you made a safe assumption. and besides, all i saw in your sn was "june," which made ME automatically assume YOU were female, haha. it wasn't until i saw the 6'3", 180 pounds, and a beard that i actually stopped to think, heh.

[Your Mentor]

OMG. Okay, I thought it was pretty apparent Makakona was a gal back when she first started posting and talking about her HUSBAND. This is hilarious. It also speaks volumes about people's attention to detail. Better get on that before showing up at the Academy. And Makakona, is your sister as stunning as yourself?

[jdmHboy]

Silver '03 Dodge SRT-4 and '82 Chevy Blazer

[CaliforniaHighwayPatrol]

Too bad they stopped making the SRT-4.

[jdmHboy]

Too bad they stopped making the SRT-4.


Yeah and they replaced it with the ugliest car I've seen. Nice car by the way.

[George]

05 vette and a hummerhttp://www2.propichosting.com/Images/500756/29.JPG

[makakona]

And Makakona, is your sister as stunning as yourself?

i got the brains, she got the looks, haha.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f270/teambearbhan/b4a769d7.jpg

[Your Mentor]

I think you both where at the head of the line when good looks were handed out. :lol:

[BoySergeant]

A silver-gray '05 BMW 645 CI. I love it. It's my baby.

[Your Mentor]

Sweeeet ride kidserge!!!! 600 series or higher is the way to go with a BMW. Luxury.

[Tom]

Who is this then?

http://img317.imageshack.us/img317/3109/chpesteban0161jb.th.jpg (http://img317.imageshack.us/my.php?image=chpesteban0161jb.jpg)


Sergeant?

[BoySergeant]

Who is this then?

http://img317.imageshack.us/img317/3109/chpesteban0161jb.th.jpg (http://img317.imageshack.us/my.php?image=chpesteban0161jb.jpg)


Sergeant?


The man of my dreams? :biggrin:

[makakona]

my sister-in-law drives a... shoots, is it a 755li? it's 750-SOMEthing. anyway, holy cow, you wanna talk about luxury... that thing is amazing! of course i've never been in town to drive it when it's available, but my husband used it as his extra set of wheels when he was visiting the mainland while we were still in hawai'i. lucky duck! i'm a mercedes girl myself, but i wouldn't turn down a beamer if someone wanted to hand me one! (says the chick who drives a minivan. :::sigh:::smile:

[TheForceCHP]

And Makakona, is your sister as stunning as yourself?

i got the brains, she got the looks, haha.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f270/teambearbhan/b4a769d7.jpg

makakona, don't want to sound rude or anything, but WOW is she single? ;)

[Cameron]

HAHA, I thought this thread was about cars?!?

No, but seriously... is she single? ;)

[Your Mentor]

Oh come on.

[Welpe]

I think makakona needs an extra large can of bug spray for some of these guys. :badgrin:

[SB 405]

Just goes to show if you flash a picture of a girl who is easy on the eyes sooner or later the testosterone is gonna flow.

[TheForceCHP]

i just want to let everybody know that i meant no disrespect by that comment and if i caused any i apologize and will delete it. i was just commenting that she was pretty

[Cameron]

Howdy TheForceCHP,

I am sure that everyone knows that our posts were made in jest. I think that the members of this forum have seen our names long enough to safely assume that neither you or I would be disrespectful (and stupid) enough to seriously proposition someone via the forum. Physical appearances of other people on this forum have been discussed in a satirical manner before, without any mention of testosterone or bug spray.

You are right, Makakona's sister is quite pretty. I think that Makakona, in deciding to post a picture of her sis, would have been very surprised if the gentlemen on this forum did not comment on this fact.:smile:

[Dipmo]

Howdy TheForceCHP,

I am sure that everyone knows that our posts were made in jest. I think that the members of this forum have seen our names long enough to safely assume that neither you or I would be disrespectful (and stupid) enough to seriously proposition someone via the forum. Physical appearances of other people on this forum have been discussed in a satirical manner before, without any mention of testosterone or bug spray.

You are right, Makakona's sister is quite pretty. I think that Makakona, in deciding to post a picture of her sis, would have been very surprised if the gentlemen on this forum did not comment on this fact.:smile:

I was thoroughly offended and I have contacted the PC AND the thought police to take charge of the situation. I'm sure that any and all corrective action will be swift and decisive!!

:lol:

[TheForceCHP]

Howdy TheForceCHP,

I am sure that everyone knows that our posts were made in jest. I think that the members of this forum have seen our names long enough to safely assume that neither you or I would be disrespectful (and stupid) enough to seriously proposition someone via the forum. Physical appearances of other people on this forum have been discussed in a satirical manner before, without any mention of testosterone or bug spray.

You are right, Makakona's sister is quite pretty. I think that Makakona, in deciding to post a picture of her sis, would have been very surprised if the gentlemen on this forum did not comment on this fact.:smile:

I was thoroughly offended and I have contacted the PC AND the thought police to take charge of the situation. I'm sure that any and all corrective action will be swift and decisive!!

:lol:

LOL:badgrin:

ok guys, i just wanted to clarify that little point, you know nowadays how some things get blown out of proportion


lets get back on topic. i am thinking about buying a prerunner truck when i get out of the academy

[makakona]

you guys crack me up! yes, she is single, haha!

to keep this on-topic, um... i'm still driving the same eleven year old minivan i posted about earlier in this thread. but i don't have a car payament! :biggrin:

[Your Mentor]

Ouch. Have a lifetime of payments remaining on my Touareg. But what a sweet ride.

[Cameron]

I saved for two years so that I could buy my Mazda Protege in cash, with no payments (in 2001)... I need to purchase another car soon, and I think I'll need to break down and make payments this time. :sad:

[Ninefootsix]

Recently graduated from minivans forever... the tranny went out for the second time and I'm done.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder (love it!)
1990 Honda Civic DX (the ultimate beater, but it's sooo reliable! It's been our family car twice when the vans were in the shop and has NEVER let me down)

[BoySergeant]

Ouch. Have a lifetime of payments remaining on my Touareg. But what a sweet ride.

Very sweet ride... you must do a little overtime. What color?

I changed my Avatar once I saw this topic!!!

[Your Mentor]

Black, 310 hp V-8. Actually, I haven't seen much overtime lately. I could use the OT just to fund the gas consumption.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e215/klassey/0311ec_touareg13_z1.jpg

[SB 405]

I have a VW dealer across the street from work Mentor and I've taken a close look at the Touareg since I'm getting the itch to sell my car but to be honest I was a little shocked at the sticker. But they are very nice.

[dw]

you guys crack me up! yes, she is single, haha!

to keep this on-topic, um... i'm still driving the same eleven year old minivan i posted about earlier in this thread. but i don't have a car payament! :biggrin:

Good god, just make a thread for the guys (or girls, don't want to offend anyone or jump to conclusions) to post resumes. She can look though the pickin's! :rolleyes: ;)

[TheForceCHP]

you guys crack me up! yes, she is single, haha!

to keep this on-topic, um... i'm still driving the same eleven year old minivan i posted about earlier in this thread. but i don't have a car payament! :biggrin:

Good god, just make a thread for the guys (or girls, don't want to offend anyone or jump to conclusions) to post resumes. She can look though the pickin's! :rolleyes: ;)

LMAO

i think i see a new section for the Miscellaneous area :lol:

[BoySergeant]

Your chat room turned into a dating board... :lol:

[Cameron]

Mentor, great ride.

[Capsicum]

Well, the wife retired the Buick and adopted the an '06 Chevy Tahoe.

[Your Mentor]

Thanks Cameron. SB 405, the sticker price is shocking if you want the V-8. Owner satisfaction has been very high but Consumer Reports isn't pleased with it. Although CR's data is from 2003. Reliability issues have downgraded it but on Touareg message boards the ONLY reliability issue mentioned is problems with the height adjustable suspension. Seems to be a problem with the sensors. Fortunately, that's an option I didn't get. But what you get for your money is the only luxury SUV equipped for serious off-road performance. It's the only rig with a locking center differential and an optional locking rear differential. The front disc brakes also have four pistons stock with two pistons on the rear calipers. After dealing with brake problems on my Land Rover, I find these are almost too touchy. Anyway, it's a heavy mid-size SUV so the V-6 really isn't worth the base price. Plus the V-6 doesn't have as many luxuary options. The V-8, with dual exhaust, has a deep throaty sound and really makes you feel like you're driving a muscle car; complete with muscle car gas consumption :biggrin:shock:ubt: But with leather seats (heated front), auto-manual transmission (steptronic), wood/brushed aluminum interior, on board computer, etc., it's has a lot to offer. It's also won several rally series in its class in Europe. It beats the luxury of my Land Rover hands down, and outperforms it in the snow as well. And still offers a luxurious ride on the highway. It's a lot of vehicle for the money. If they'd offered it in 05' I'd have opted for the desiel. It's a much better deal than the similar Porsche Cayenne; same ride, same amenities, minus a Porsche engine. The engine and redesigned front end are all you pay for with the Cayenne.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e215/klassey/cayenne_s1_10241.jpg

[SB 405]

That's my problem Mentor.....Everytime I look at getting a new car I ALWAYS want the biggest power plant. Problems with new models of a vehicle are pretty common. I first saw the Honda S2000 at the LA auto show in 1995 and it was love at first sight however when the car went into production in 2000 as bad as I wanted one I stayed away because I was worried about recall issues (which they did have) Funny thing is I waited until 2003 to buy mine and it was also recalled because of spark plug problems. I've also been looking at the Infiniti G35 Coupe the last week or so.

http://www.infiniti.com/content/0,,cid-127012_sctid-52054,00.html

[ChilePepper]

1974 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40
Fantastic off-road--A nigthmare on the road!

[SuperTrooper]

Thanks Cameron. SB 405, the sticker price is shocking if you want the V-8. Owner satisfaction has been very high but Consumer Reports isn't pleased with it. Although CR's data is from 2003. Reliability issues have downgraded it but on Touareg message boards the ONLY reliability issue mentioned is problems with the high adjustable suspension. Seems to be a problem with the sensors. Fortunately, that's an option I didn't get. But what you get for your money is the only luxury SUV equipped for serious off-road performance. It's the only rig with a locking center differential and an optional locking rear differential. The front disc brakes also have four pistons stock with two pistons on the rear calipers. After dealing with brake problems on my Land Rover, I find these are almost too touchy. Anyway, it's a heavy mid-size SUV so the V-6 really isn't worth the base price. Plus the V-6 doesn't have as many luxuary options. The V-8, with dual exhaust, has a deep throaty sound and really makes you feel like you're driving a muscle car; complete with muscle car gas consumption :biggrin:shock:ubt: But with leather seats (heated front), auto-manual transmission (steptronic), wood/brushed aluminum interior, on board computer, etc., it's has a lot to offer. It's also won several rally series in its class in Europe. It beats the luxury of my Land Rover hands down, and outperforms it in the snow as well. And still offers a luxurious ride on the highway. It's a lot of vehicle for the money. If they'd offered it in 05' I'd have opted for the desiel. It's a much better deal than the similar Porsche Cayenne; same ride, same amenities, minus a Porsche engine. The engine and redesigned front end are all you pay for with the Cayenne.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e215/klassey/cayenne_s1_10241.jpg

Wow, have you ever thought about selling cars in your spare time? I think RedHead might be able to pull a few strings for you at his dealership. :smile:

[Your Mentor]

I hear you SB. I'm that way about electronics; computers, video game consoles, and televisions. Anything with new technology. I too opt for the largest engine. Have always done that. I have a boat to tow but the trailor and boat could probably be towed behind a Honda Civic (a very light sailboat). Regardless, when you drive a V-8 all day at work, it sucks driving home with a four banger. I don't know why; it's not as though I race to get home. I drive so conservatively that my kids complain all the time. Anyway, I'm getting the same gas mileage with my Touareg as I used to get in my Ford F-150 with a 5.4 litre Triton. A bigger engine and a heavier vehicle yet I'm getting maybe one mile per gallon more. I've looked at performance chips but that's expensive on this car and you have to ship the chip to the company for reprogramming. So you're without a vehicle for a week or so. Sucks. Not to mention any hassles you might encounter if it doesn't pass smog after that (it's supposed to). Every time I complain about the mpg I shut up as soon as I drive it anywhere.

Supertrooper:
Thanks, I just like cars. I'd only sell them if I could do so from the comfort of my computer desk at home, off-duty, after a few cocktails. But perhaps he can get me a deal on the Porsche Cayenne with the 525 hp twin turbo engine . . . It'd be worth the price of gas.

ChilePepper:
Did you see the new Toyota SUV they're releasing later this year. It's a total retro tribute to the old Landcruiser. It's even painted the same; blue with a white roof cap. The hood has the same luvers and all. It doesn't look like a Wrangler, however, but the pedigree is obvious at first sight.

[ChilePepper]

Actually I just saw the new FJ Cruiser a few days ago at the Toyota dealership in Eureka. I think it was a good idea, but I wasn't too impressed with the final product.

[Slim]

99 Z71 Mine
04 Expedition Wife
06 Mustang GT Mine

I tried to put in a pic but I'm not that savy


http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h192/valleydre/th_mustang.jpg (http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h192/valleydre/mustang.jpg)



Thanks Mentor!!! It took me a while but I figured it out.

[Your Mentor]

valleydre, you only need to open an account at http://www.photobucket.com then download anything you want to post. Then, while posting a reply, click the photo button and copy the URL from your photobucket album in between the img brackets. My sons showed me how. Not hard at all. Of course they say that about all things computer.

[dw]

That's my problem Mentor.....Everytime I look at getting a new car I ALWAYS want the biggest power plant. Problems with new models of a vehicle are pretty common. I first saw the Honda S2000 at the LA auto show in 1995 and it was love at first sight however when the car went into production in 2000 as bad as I wanted one I stayed away because I was worried about recall issues (which they did have) Funny thing is I waited until 2003 to buy mine and it was also recalled because of spark plug problems. I've also been looking at the Infiniti G35 Coupe the last week or so.

http://www.infiniti.com/content/0,,cid-127012_sctid-52054,00.html

My buddy has the G35 coupe. I have the Acura TL. He has the HP advantage and the RWD, but I gotta' tell you, from a "daily driver" prospective, take a look at the Acura. I'm very happy with mine. Higher grade materials and stronger fit & finish.

[redhead]

Supertrooper:
Thanks, I just like cars. I'd only sell them if I could do so from the comfort of my computer desk at home, off-duty, after a few cocktails. But perhaps he can get me a deal on the Porsche Cayenne with the 525 hp twin turbo engine . . . It'd be worth the price of gas.
Driven it. Very nice, Very fast(on a closed course blah blah blah ;) ), but I would take the FX45 over that if you are looking for all around performance. ;)

[SB 405]

That's my problem Mentor.....Everytime I look at getting a new car I ALWAYS want the biggest power plant. Problems with new models of a vehicle are pretty common. I first saw the Honda S2000 at the LA auto show in 1995 and it was love at first sight however when the car went into production in 2000 as bad as I wanted one I stayed away because I was worried about recall issues (which they did have) Funny thing is I waited until 2003 to buy mine and it was also recalled because of spark plug problems. I've also been looking at the Infiniti G35 Coupe the last week or so.

http://www.infiniti.com/content/0,,cid-127012_sctid-52054,00.html

My buddy has the G35 coupe. I have the Acura TL. He has the HP advantage and the RWD, but I gotta' tell you, from a "daily driver" prospective, take a look at the Acura. I'm very happy with mine. Higher grade materials and stronger fit & finish.My sister in law drives an Acura TSX which I've driven a handful of times and I agree they are very nice automobiles. Whenever I start getting that new car itch I try to leave myself open to look at many types of makes/models and do a lot of talking to people who already own what I'm looking at. I really enjoy my current car but more and more I find myself missing a back seat.

[Chipper]

2005 Lemans Blue Corvette, which is why I take RDO's on court days!!

[THEDARKKNIGHT]

1999 Z28 Camaro

[Delrin]

Interesting topic!

'04 BMW 325i (my daily)
'05 Acura TSX (wife)
'02 BMW R1150RTP (my toy)

[ChilePepper]

I know this thread has been dead a while, but I just bought a new car today to get me to the academy and back.
Audi A4 quattro. Couldn't be happier with it.

[Slim]

Are you just starting the Academy?