Felix

The Enigma Of WC

When I was much younger, i was into buying a car every 6 to 8 months, but that got very old, and very expensive. 6 years ago, I stopped buying cars for thier looks and fancy features and purchased one for economical reasons. It was a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. I have to say, fuel economy was great, and in all reality, the car lasted 5 years of heavy highway and city driving before I finally got tired of it.

So, my latest purchase was not so economical. Not expensive, and not so family friendly. I bought a used 2002 Jeep Wrangler. I have owned three of these in the past, again when I was much younger. Back then, I never realized how rough of a ride they were. The mileage is terrible (about 10-12 miles per gallon at best) and the are small! When I purchased it, it had 12K miles on it.

The first thing I did was get rid of the stock tires, and throw a 3" Body lift, with a 2 1/2" suspension lift on it. The tires are 33" Pro Comp off road tires.

I never got a before pic for comparison, but 5 1/2" of lift and the larger tires made a big difference in appearance:



For someone that doesn't have many people to drive places, or isn't worried about fuel economy, this is a fun vehicle to own. I take it hunting, to the beach, and always have the top down in the summer. As you can imagine, it does very well in the snow too.

So what are you driving, and why did you make the decision to purchase it?

Joseph T. Cool

WC HOF'er

2003 Ford Expedition XLT

We traded in our Nissan SUV for something bigger and more reliable.

I liked the feel of the Expedition and the way it looked. Plus it can be a family car without looking like a family car and can transport a lot of people which is helpful with our kids and relatives, etc.

So far I have no regretted the purchase even though the payments are higher than I had hoped for.

Felix

The Enigma Of WC

Expeditions are great. I had a Ford Explorer back in 1994, which I think was before the Expeditions came out and liked it. The only downside to Ford is for what you pay for thier vehicles compared to others like Chevy, they seem very plain inside (Lack of the bells and whistles). My wife was going to purchase a Expedition back in 2004, but we went with the GMC Yukon XL, which is huge. Then again, we need the space having three children, one on the way, and a 200# dog!

She in fact now wants to buy a Expedition, but when you're talking about vehicles in that price range, it's not like you can trade in after a few years and not lose your pants. SUV's in general don't seem to hold thier value very well, but then again, most cars depreciate by thousands as soon as you drive off the lot. We will be keeping our vehicles for a while unless something major happens and it makes sense to trade them.

Jayman

S-Mod & WC Hall Of Famer

I currently drive an 05' Trailblazer, but the lease is up in about a month. I originally wanted to get a GMC Acadia, but the things are so damn expensive (lease-wise) because they are a new model I don't want to pay that much. More than likely, I'll just get an '07 TB. I'm very happy with the one I currently have, and I definitely need to stay in an SUV.




Edit: We have an "Automobiles" thread now? Is that really necessary?

And now, here it is...your moment of Carlin (12/3/2008)

Violent American movies like Die Hard, Terminator, and Lethal Weapon do very well in places like Canada, Japan, and Europe. Very well. Yet these countries do not have nearly the violence of the United States. In 1989, in all of Japan, with a population of 150 million, there were 754 murders. In New York City that year, with a population of only 7.5 million, there were 2,300. It's bred in the bone. Movies and television don't make you violent; all they do is channel the violence more creatively.

Mikk

WC's Sexy Beast

At the moment, bugger all as our car is in the garage and has been for the past 2 weeks.

However they have finally found whats wrong and we should have it back soon.

Oh its a Hyundai Getz by the way but i'm looking at getting my own car as sharing sucks.

barfly467

I've got an '03 Honda Accord. I like it. I'm taller, so I like this car cause it has a ton of room for me, plus the people who sit behind me aren't struggling either. It gets excellent gas mileage and doesn't break down on me.

Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

I am driving my brother's 2000 Dodge Neon at this time. I have never really liked 4 cylinder cars but I have to say that I was surprised with this one. It has decent power and gets excellent gas mileage.

I am actually in the market right now to buy a car. I am looking in the $3500 price range and I need either a 4 wheel drive or a front wheel drive vehicle so it will be good in the snow. Right now the best car I can find for that money is a 1999 Ford Taurus. I am still on the look though.

Randy Orton

WC's Resident Alchoholic

I drive an 03 dodge durango SXT right now. It probably wasnt teh smartest choice gas wise since i drive 200 miles a week back and forth from work so it usually costs about $60 a week or so lol. I dont care though cuz I like it and its fast for driving on the highway and good in the snow which is what I need living up here. I'll probably trade it in in a year or 2 to get something better though.

Inogenius

2003 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L & 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Edition

My Accord is getting about 27 MPG while my Jeep gets no more than 18 at best. I'm looking at buying one of the Jeep Cherokee Classic editions (a.k.a. box on wheels) and lifting it a bit, putting the Stoker 4.8 engine there and sitting pretty.

Joseph T. Cool

WC HOF'er

I assume you mean forum.

Please bring it up in the feedback forum if it is something you would like to discuss.

It's doubtful anyone will see it here unless you were not really serious.