The Clockwork Mansion

For a while now I've been without one, well no longer. On Friday I bought a used 98' Monte Carlo. Drives pretty well for a used car too, apart form a slight pull to the right its ok. I think the pull is due to the fact that it need new tires on the front, which I plan to replace ASAP just need to gather a little extra money first. Likely get it taken care of Saturday.

The only other problem is the sun roof, no it doesn't leak it just won't open, so some where further down the line when I have the extra money I'll have that taken care of.

Over all not too bad for a car that starts when you first turn the key, has no problem with power, is paid in full so no car payments, had around 60,000 miles when I bought it, and only cost me $4,500.



*Does the Snoopy happy dance*

:blush :doh
I just realised a mistake the car didn't have 60,000 miles on it when I got it but rather 128,000 miles.
Either way it still drives well. Especially since I'm only using it (well for now anyways) to drive the 5 min. trip to work and back.


Out of curiosity what does everyone else drive?

I drive a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta.  It belongs to my dad, but hey, it works.

Only problem is that it costs 50 bucks to get gas for it, even at the station near my house, where prices are usually lower than others (It takes premium...)

I got two machines.

2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.  I got it used from the local GMC place.  It was a demo car they used to show it off.  It actually came from Maryland.  It's a pretty good car, though slightly below average when it comes to fuel economy.  I'm averaging 20 city and 25 highway.  It came with 27,000 miles on it, but the dealer was cool about the warranty.  I've got 5 years or up to 77,000 miles.  I got a great deal on it too.  Only thirteen grand.

And I just recently bought a used 2007 Honda Silverwing.  That's a scooter for those who don't know.  It's a 600cc, so it's rated at 100mph.  The MPG on that is averaging 50 city and 60 highway.  If you have the chance to buy a scooter (or if unlike me you can drive with a clutch, a motorcycle) then get one.  This one is running me seven thousand.

I ride a bike. Does that count?

At the moment I drive nothing. But 2 weeks tomorrow (on the 14th of August), I will be picking up my BMW 1 series M Sport.

Silvery-blue BMW 325i. I think it's an '88 model, but I'm not sure. I used to have a white '99 Mercury Mystique, until I got rear-ended by someone going about 35-40 miles an hour.

Monte Carlos, BMWs, Grand Prix? Jeez... makin' my cavalier look all shabby...
'99 Chevrolet Cavalier, white, four-door.
It's a good car, came from a used dealer. There was a bit of transmittion problem, but fixed that. The only other problem is the color, hate white on cars. Alright milage.

During school though, I just take the bus and the train. MARTA for the win.

Hey, nothing wrong with buses: I took buses for three and a half years in high school. And I actually forgot to take my driving test and get my provisional license the first time it came up. Had to wait six more months to take the test. On the one hand, my mom was annoyed. On the other hand, waiting so long to get my license meant that I got a discount on my insurance, which was a good thing.

 A 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood hearse. Not driving right now due to health issues, though.

Quote from: TheGreyRonin on July 30, 2008, 09:08:28 PM
A 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood hearse. Not driving right now due to health issues, though.

On your part or the car's part?

EDIT: My little brother just go some van/truck combo. Apparently it's a classic, but I can't remember the name... I'll ask him when I see him this weekend.

I drive, very very infrequently, a 1986 Jeep CJ7, it's yellow. It leaks, it's a classic. It's stereo doesn't work very well. I have a lot of work to do on it. Its newest part is a solenoid.

1992 Toyota Cressida.

It smokes on the occasional start up, but is otherwise nice. Better than my Volvo, which because of a distributor cap being located at the rear of the engine, would not start in the rain.

I can't drive.

But my younger sister, who is fifteen years old, has a learner's permit and enjoys pestering my mom into letting her drive around the neighborhood.

There is something horrifically wrong here.

~Keaton the Black Jackal

A 2001 Saturn L-Series. "Cobalt Blue" I believe is the color. Body's fine, the car runs great. Not much else to say really. =D Congrats on your new used car.

a 2007 Galaxy Grey Honda Civic

with, as of this morning, a long black streak on the housing for the side mirror where a chunk of tire got kicked up and knocked it for a loop

I have a history of certain cars... many of which I wish I still had (94 Camaro, 98 Trans Am, 99 Camaro)

My current vehicle is a 2000 Pontiac Firebird.  I was going to move up, but that's going to wait till 2010 model years are out... New Camaro, yes indeed!

I drive ...
... people mad.


Does that count? ;-]

Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on July 31, 2008, 02:50:57 AM
I drive ...
... people mad.


Does that count? ;-]

I don't think so. However, I've always seen you as driving a minivan or a Hummer or a Jeep... you know, something boxy.

I think he'd have a scion xB then. Ooh, or maybe a bus? That's a regtangular box.

A hybrid bus. That's what Llearch should drive, they've got some nice ones across the Columbia in Vancouver.

A 2006 Chrysler Sebring, in a mild state of Mchargism.
Mchargism: The state of a car where as little money is spent on it as possible, to avoid spending on a car that won't live too much longer. Named after my high school physics teacher, who did this on his car after getting in a head-on collision(the engine compartment was in the rear). Sadly for him, the car lasted another five years without so much as an oil change(no, it wasn't street legal, but that wasn't going to stop him).

I don't own a car of my own, but I occasionally  borrow my mom's.  It's a mazda protege.


I do own two motorcycles though:  1982~4 (?) Yamaha XJ-400 Maxim and a 2003 Yamaha V-Star 650 classic edition.

I was looking at finally caving and getting a car for myself, but insurance is already killing my on my bikes. :(

Quote from: Fragmaster01 on July 31, 2008, 03:55:17 AM
A 2006 Chrysler Sebring, in a mild state of Mchargism.
Mchargism: The state of a car where as little money is spent on it as possible, to avoid spending on a car that won't live too much longer. Named after my high school physics teacher, who did this on his car after getting in a head-on collision(the engine compartment was in the rear). Sadly for him, the car lasted another five years without so much as an oil change(no, it wasn't street legal, but that wasn't going to stop him).

That almost makes me want to start a quirky teachers thread. So, I take it this car of yours is on the downturn?

Darkmoon's (and therefore my) baby is a black 2002 Nissan Altima.  We bought is about a year ago, and are thrilled with the power of the car.

I personally am trying to pay down debt so I can pick up something inexpensive for myself (i just recently got my license).  I often drive a 98 Jeep Cherokee for work, and I am rather fond of that particular car.

2002 Suzuki Aerio SX.

(http://images.forbes.com/images/2002/10/28/open_415x253.jpg)

Looks just like that one, except I got in before they started shipping AWD standard

Blue '04 ford Taurus.  It's been a good little car since I got it in '06, but just recently it just crapped out on me on the way home from work.  It happened when I was stopped at a light, and then I tried to pull forward when the light was green.  Unfortunately I heard a "Clunk" and suddenly, I have no forward power, given that I was on a slight slant with cars behind me, you can guess what happened.  My car rolled back slowly onto the car behind me.  I then shifted the car into park, shut off the engine and got out.  The other motorist and I talked and since there was only VERY minor damage to my car (a few scratches), and no damage to her car, we decided to just call it as an "accident" and move on.  I went back to my car to see if it would start up again, and to my delight and slight shock, it started.  I made the rest of my trip back home and I am now planning to get it into a mechanic ASAP.

In other news:  yes I got a job.  A while ago.  I don't have to tell you guys EVERYTHING.

Quote from: Yugo on July 30, 2008, 10:56:57 PM
A 2001 Saturn L-Series. "Cobalt Blue" I believe is the color. Body's fine, the car runs great. Not much else to say really. =D Congrats on your new used car.

That's cool. I drive a 2001 Saturn SL (gold) and the trani is trying to escape. No one believed me when my parents first got it that it didn't sound right and now it needs a new trani. It's not that bad really, it just doesn't like hills or reverse. GO MY CAR!!

And a related note - I wish you all could have seen James the first time he drove it and it wouldn't go into gear. it was great because when it finally did go into gear, it was a really loud slamming noise that made hit his head on the roof!

I'm currently driveing a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Standard 5 speed with the 4 cylinder and 30 inch tires. I love it.

Quote from: Yugo on July 30, 2008, 10:56:57 PM
A 2001 Saturn L-Series. "Cobalt Blue" I believe is the color. Body's fine, the car runs great. Not much else to say really. =D Congrats on your new used car.

Thanks. :mowhappy
My sister test drove a Saturn when she was shopping for her first car years ago. It had nice handling but she went with a Dodge Avenger. Not the best of choices really since it ended up dieing on her a few years later, I think it was a chip failure or something.

Quote from: Pagan on July 30, 2008, 07:56:10 PM
Monte Carlos, BMWs, Grand Prix? Jeez... makin' my cavalier look all shabby...
'99 Chevrolet Cavalier, white, four-door.

The interesting thing is I went to the dealer for a '99 Toyota Camry but they had sold it already.

Quote from: Pagan on July 30, 2008, 07:56:10 PM
During school though, I just take the bus and the train. MARTA for the win.

You know you just put that "MARTA IS SMARTA" slogan in my head. *shakes his head* Uh, that's going to take a while to get out.

mwahahhaa!  My cars are faster!

I'd like to think that my car is fast, too...

I never get my car about seventy-fives miles an hour or so.

Quote from: Valynth on July 31, 2008, 10:10:42 PM
Blue '04 ford Taurus.  It's been a good little car since I got it in '06, but just recently it just crapped out on me on the way home from work.  It happened when I was stopped at a light, and then I tried to pull forward when the light was green.  Unfortunately I heard a "Clunk" and suddenly, I have no forward power, given that I was on a slight slant with cars behind me, you can guess what happened.  My car rolled back slowly onto the car behind me.  I then shifted the car into park, shut off the engine and got out.  The other motorist and I talked and since there was only VERY minor damage to my car (a few scratches), and no damage to her car, we decided to just call it as an "accident" and move on.  I went back to my car to see if it would start up again, and to my delight and slight shock, it started.  I made the rest of my trip back home and I am now planning to get it into a mechanic ASAP.

In other news:  yes I got a job.  A while ago.  I don't have to tell you guys EVERYTHING.

That sounds like what happened to my previous Honda (a '92 accord) except without the 'chunk' sound, the tranny got broke to where it would give out when the car had warmed up. Fortunately, I was on a flat stretch of road (also stopped at a red light), so no roll back.  Transmissions are expensive to replace.  :analprobe

Quote from: Azlan on August 01, 2008, 01:21:49 AM
mwahahhaa!  My cars are faster!

Jeremy Clarkson, is that you?  >:3

i drive a 99' ford taurus...the check engine light likes to come on...for no reason...

Okay, I've just gotten my brother's car's model from him. It's a '62 Corvair Rampside 95. Apparently it's good.

I drive a slightly tuned Volkswagen Golf VR6. Thing is just, it's not my car. And I probably won't get one for years to come. More likely, I'll get a motorcycle instead.

Sweden is not a cheap country to live in...

http://www.meinekarre.de/cars/BMW_520i_cete.jpg (http://www.meinekarre.de/cars/BMW_520i_cete.jpg)

Big picture. I drive one of these. Same colour and all.

"GET OFF MY ROAD, LESSER CARS, BEAMERMAN IS HERE" is the battle cry all BMW drivers are taught upon purchasing their vehicles.

... you mean Beamer drivers are aware that there are other cars on the road? ;-]

Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on August 02, 2008, 10:12:26 AM
... you mean Beamer drivers are aware that there are other cars on the road? ;-]

I certainly am. I don't get what makes people in sport cars think that they rule the road, but it's extremely annoying to see some fast thing go past you, merge into your lane with very little warning, go forward a bit, and then go right back into the lane they were in. I start wondering how their pretty little car would look if they rear-ended someone...

And if someone ever told me the "BMW battle cry," I'd probably tell them to go shove it.

Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on August 02, 2008, 10:12:26 AM
... you mean Beamer drivers are aware that there are other cars on the road? ;-]

Yeah...
















...when they get run off the road by Mercs overtaking them.  :mwaha

A Chevy Blazer in reasonably good condition. I can't tell the year, though, 'cause when you share a car with your older brother, he tends to steal it and take it to college so he can visit his girlfriend... But I'm not bitter.  :kruger

I managed to get a 98 Saab 900 off my folks when they decided fro some reason to take a 96 Hyundai Exel off me. I'm not complaining hehe it has a 6 stacker cd player and heated seats  :)

just started driving  >:3 but i'm driving an 02 cadillac devill (sp) half the windows don't work, the air conditioning is nothing to write home about, and the temperature where i live reaches the 90's everyday. gas costs a ton, especially since it takes plus, handles like a semi, accelerates like a turtle, my only condolence in driving it is that i don't currently own it.

Quote from: DarkAudit on August 02, 2008, 03:28:32 PM

Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on August 02, 2008, 10:12:26 AM
... you mean Beamer drivers are aware that there are other cars on the road? ;-]

Yeah...

...when they get run off the road by Mercs overtaking them.  :mwaha

Mercs are not cars. They are land yachts.

Well, the real ones, before the accountants took over the company and the mechanics produced those gloriously over-engineered masterpieces.

Opel Corsa B (Looks like this (http://www.carmarket24.de/out/1/html/0/dyn_images//z2/web22671/opel-corsa-b-corsa_b_1998_2.jpg), but mine is dark green)

It's not big, it's not fast, it doesn't have air conditioning or even a CD player, but it gets me where I need to go.

And to explain why many won't recognize this, here's what Wikipedia has to say:

QuoteThe Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety of other brands (most notably Vauxhall, Chevrolet and Holden), and also spawned various derivatives in different markets, all of which are listed in appropriate sections below.

Despite its global presence, it has never been sold in the United States or Canada.

Quote from: Jairus on July 30, 2008, 09:13:03 PM

Quote from: TheGreyRonin on July 30, 2008, 09:08:28 PM
A 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood hearse. Not driving right now due to health issues, though.

On your part or the car's part?

On my part, unfortunately. There are a few things that need work on her, though, but I'm in no hurry to fix them so I can sit in my driveway. *chuckles*

1998 Chevy Metro LSi. And its beaten and dented from hailstorms and a collision from someone sideswiping me.