What kind of vehicle does the average MT.O member drive?

Leatherman123 · **on:** February 18, 2008, 04:59:46 AM

Well, I have two trucks. A 2008 Chevy 2500HD Silverado and a Ford F150.. I am thinking about selling the F150 mainly because it just sits in the driveway really!

J-sews · **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2008, 05:07:27 AM

I've got a 1989 Chevy pick-up. It's got 160,000 miles on it and runs like crap. The thing literally whistles going down the road from all the rust holes in it. I keep thinking about getting something newer, but then again, this one starts up when I leave each morning, so I decide to wait awhile. Been doing that for the last seven years or so.

J-sews · **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2008, 05:09:58 AM

Hang on, here's a picture of the old gal:

ducktapehero · **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2008, 05:17:31 AM

Top car is mine, bottom is wife's. The red car in the background in the 1st pic is a broken down Nissan Altima. It's going bye bye soon. The blue car in the second picture is my mother in law's car. It's a Ford Countour.

prime77 · **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2008, 06:00:53 AM

I drive a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire and a 2000 Chrysler Concord. Nothing fancy.

Spoonrobot · **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2008, 11:22:11 AM

I have a huge blue Ford E250 cargo van.

It's much too excessive for my driving/work routine but it runs well and is paid for so I haven't been able to convince myself to sell it yet. Basically I haul around empty space to the tune of 10-14 miles to the gallon.

Benner · **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2008, 12:23:22 PM

Well as I posted in the other vehicle thread this is what I drive

It's a '95 2 litre V6 Suzuki Vitara. It get's me from A-B and has plenty of room for me and the kids so that's good enough for me.

NutSAK · **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2008, 01:18:40 PM

I have the following:

1967 Ford Bronco
1995 Ford Bronco (for sale)
2000 Jeep Cherokee
2001 Ford Focus ZX3

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2008, 02:35:30 PM

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1995 Ford Bronco (for sale)

Interesting....

It's not white or full of bullet holes is it?

Def

NutSAK · **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:45:30 PM

Quote from: Defender on February 18, 2008, 02:35:30 PM

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1995 Ford Bronco (for sale)

Interesting....

It's not white or full of bullet holes is it?

Def

Nope, it would have a much higher pice tag if it was!

As it is, it only has rust holes.

Dtrain · **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:49:22 PM

I drive a 2007 Toyota Yaris,a 2005 Freightliner Columbia Daycab at work.My wife drives a 2005 Mazda 6,and I just picked up a 2008 Roketa DB-07 200cc Dual Purpose bike to chase the boys around on their four-wheelers and scoot around the nieghborhood.

Dtrain

Splat · **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:09:24 PM

Quote from: Spoonrobot on February 18, 2008, 11:22:11 AM

I have a huge blue Ford E250 cargo van.
It's much too excessive for my driving/work routine but it runs well and is paid for so I haven't been able to convince myself to sell it yet. Basically I haul around empty space to the tune of 10-14 miles to the gallon.

LOL! I hear ya! I have a Dodge G3500 6.2L diesel van that loves fuel! I also have a 1986 Mercedes 300SDL diesel that I mostly drive unless I have a job requiring the van. Both vehicles have their idiosyncrasies that make them fun to drive but I love my Mercedes the most. Pre-94 Mercedes is the way to go!

NutSAK · **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2008, 05:05:01 PM

Quote from: J-sews on February 18, 2008, 05:07:27 AM

I keep thinking about getting something newer, but then again, this one starts up when I leave each morning, so I decide to wait awhile. Been doing that for the last seven years or so.

You really can't argue with that. There comes a point where an older vehicle is worth much more to its owner than it would be to a perspective buyer. That's why my '95 Bronco is for sale but has never had a for sale sign in it.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2008, 05:11:41 PM

Mars needs women, Def needs truck....

Def

665ae · **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2008, 05:25:21 PM

I don't have any pics of my car... it's a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Touring. Right now though, I'm driving my fiance's car... it's a 2005 Cheverolet Malibu (and a piece of junk)

Here's a pic. My beater van is in the back. It's a 1999 Dodge Caravan

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2008, 07:21:21 PM

Here's mine, I'm not sure of the milage but my legs tell me its a lot

Work

Play

Roadie · **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:36:01 PM

I'm with Mike:

Everyday transport:

Long distance transport:

Benner · **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:37:07 PM

You got your bike all sorted in the end then Mike?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:42:08 PM

Is that a 300 airlite Ryan

Any yes Ben I did finally get my bloody bike back, took almost 7 bloody weeks though

Roadie · **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:45:29 PM

Quote from: micky d on February 18, 2008, 10:42:08 PM

Is that a 300 airlite Ryan

I wish! No its only the 100, i'd love to get a new one (or just upgrade a few bits) but the wallet says no! There's a great bike shop i have to walk past everytime i go to town and i keep drooling standing outside the window they have some lovely bikes in there, one day i'll have a decent one!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #20 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:50:39 PM

Quote from: Roadie on February 18, 2008, 10:45:29 PM

Quote from: micky d on February 18, 2008, 10:42:08 PM
Is that a 300 airlite Ryan

I wish! No its only the 100, i'd love to get a new one (or just upgrade a few bits) but the wallet says no! There's a great bike shop i have to walk past everytime i go to town and i keep drooling standing outside the window they have some lovely bikes in there, one day i'll have a decent one!

Nothing wrong with the 100, anything more expensive will probably be too fragile to use all the time

I like the 100, and you've made some practical mods too

Roadie · **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:55:04 PM

Quote from: micky d on February 18, 2008, 10:50:39 PM

Nothing wrong with the 100, anything more expensive will probably be too fragile to use all the time

I like the 100, and you've made some practical mods too

This is true, it has stood up to a fair bit of abuse. And it's fairly comfortable, just need a slightly higher stem at the front and it would be set up perfectly. Its still fine to use but i do notice it when i've been on it for a couple of hours. Does need a new front tire on it though, the one thats on has a flat spot on it. Gets annoying on really smooth roads (but there's not that many round where i live!!)

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #22 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:59:39 PM

Quote from: Roadie on February 18, 2008, 10:55:04 PM

Quote from: micky d on February 18, 2008, 10:50:39 PM
Nothing wrong with the 100, anything more expensive will probably be too fragile to use all the time

I like the 100, and you've made some practical mods too

This is true, it has stood up to a fair bit of abuse. And it's fairly comfortable, just need a slightly higher stem at the front and it would be set up perfectly. Its still fine to use but i do notice it when i've been on it for a couple of hours. Does need a new front tire on it though, the one thats on has a flat spot on it. Gets annoying on really smooth roads (but there's not that many round where i live!!)

I know what your saying about smooth roads (or the lack of them

) I run schwable marathons at just under 100psi, and in a 20inch wheel, so there not much to absorb the bumps

Wiggle had some good deals on 700 tyres a while back, I cant remember what ones I got for my tourer though (26inch)

Roadie · **Reply #23 on:** February 19, 2008, 12:31:17 AM

oooooo Cannondale! Very nice bikes you've got there!

NutSAK · **Reply #24 on:** February 19, 2008, 12:32:45 AM

Sorry, had to repost...

Here are my human-powered vehicles.

Road:

NutSAK · **Reply #25 on:** February 19, 2008, 12:33:07 AM

Offroad (alien tool included

):

NutSAK · **Reply #26 on:** February 19, 2008, 12:34:47 AM

Quote from: Roadie on February 19, 2008, 12:31:17 AM

oooooo Cannondale! Very nice bikes you've got there!

Thanks. I wish I could have taken a picture of the R1000 in the sun. It has a very nice shade (shades?) of Chromeillusion paint.

jzmtl · **Reply #27 on:** February 19, 2008, 02:48:43 AM

Here's mine. Gas mileage, ride quality, cargo space, handling, and pretty much anything can be described as craptacular, but I still love it nonetheless.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #28 on:** February 19, 2008, 03:38:41 AM

That's pretty much exactly what I'm looking for!

Def

CQC-7 · **Reply #29 on:** February 19, 2008, 03:41:25 AM

I gave up my BMW, Porsche, and Mercedes for a 2005 Chevy Cavalier.

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