Do You Have Your Own Vehicle? - Page 2

basement24 · 10-15-2009, 11:43 AM

I do! It's still functions quite well considering it's from 1994, and there's only a bit of rust in one palm-sized spot. It passes all of the tests to be legal on the road and my mechanic says it'll run for years to come (which I tend to agree), but I still can't help but feel it's going to fail on me sooner than later.

I've been casually looking for a new car for the past couple of years, but probably won't act just yet. I plan on waiting for the government reimbursement for an old vehicle comes to pass.

Neo · 10-15-2009, 05:22 PM

I do have my own car.

It's a 1997 Saturn 4-door sedan.
It's not great, but it gets AMAZING gas mileage. I can get over 200 miles on a tank of 12.2 gallons.

The best part about this car? It has less than 40,000 miles on it. No lie.

I know people with over 30 gallon tanks that barely get over 200 miles!
The one problem with my car is that it's made of fiberglass. If I get hit hard, I'm dead. This means that I have to pay strict attention while driving.
However, my car still runs nicely. I'm glad that it works, y'know?

I just wish that it had a better stereo...

Killswitch · 10-25-2009, 12:54 AM

I've had several. First I have a Jeep Cherokee. Once that one met its end, I got another. This one was slightly lifted and completely awesome in the snow and woods. It ended up having problems and sold it. Girlfriend then got a Scion TC, which I hate. Ended up getting a VW GTI which caught on fire a week after buying it ( a couple weeks ago ). I am now deciding between getting a G35 financed or buying my friends Integra outright.

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Originally Posted by Neo

I do have my own car.

It's a 1997 Saturn 4-door sedan.
It's not great, but it gets AMAZING gas mileage. I can get over 200 miles on a tank of 12.2 gallons.

The best part about this car? It has less than 40,000 miles on it. No lie.

I know people with over 30 gallon tanks that barely get over 200 miles!
The one problem with my car is that it's made of fiberglass. If I get hit hard, I'm dead. This means that I have to pay strict attention while driving.
However, my car still runs nicely. I'm glad that it works, y'know?

I just wish that it had a better stereo...

Dude, 200 miles on 12.2 gallons of gas is about 16 miles per gallon. Your Saturn in effect gets as good of gas mileage as a Ford F150 pickup truck. Saturn should be more in the mid to high 20 miles per gallon range I would expect.

Faedeur · 10-25-2009, 01:06 AM

I technically own a '94(?) Chevy Chavalier, but it is not in my name yet. Something that is to be worked out in the not too distant future. It needs a battery and a LOT of work.

Lately, though, I've been driving a Dodge Grand Caravan. A few years old. It too needs some work.

Ice_IZC · 11-04-2009, 02:32 PM

I'm kind of a Toyota guy, nothing real fancy. 4Runners and the like

Notorious NATE · 11-04-2009, 04:16 PM

My parents have three cars under their title. My dad has an Infiniti 37x, my mom drives a mini-van and I drive a 1995 Jeep Cherokee. It is my main car I use for every day use. I use it to drive to work and to drive to school every day. However, it's more of a temporary thing since I will be moving into college next year so I will not need a vehicle to drive around. I will have the right to use it if I make visits back home, but I won't have to use it around a college campus.

I have three more quarters and a summer left to use this vehicle. It's kind of nice having it around. I use it quite frequently.

Emicon · 11-04-2009, 07:34 PM

Yep. 2006 Ford Focus. It's silver, has a spoiler, and is complete with a Stitch antenna topper and Domokun fuzzy dice.

I had to get a car that's good on gas because I drive about 35 minutes to school everyday. My parents helped me a lot with the car, but they didn't mind so much since I'm the only kid going to college. So, yeah... you could call me a spoiled brat.

-JelloGoMoo- · 11-05-2009, 11:33 AM

Nopers...

My parents may want me to drive, but I don't.

Think about the animals, that's what I always say.

Petman1325 · 11-07-2009, 09:58 AM

Well, my parents have a 2006 Honda Odyssey EXL and a 1999 Ford Taurus Show. I'm soon getting my learner's permit, and my dad is soon buying a car, so he's going to give me that beautiful work of art known as the '99 Taurus Show to me. Its a lot better than merely selling it. So, technically, right now, I, myself, don't own a car, but soon, I will.

The only thing wrong with the Taurus is the fact that the air conditioning is broken, locks must be manually activated (push down the tab, not the button) on the right hand side of the vehicle, and it uses premium gas. But, its my future car. I can buy a fan that uses the car battery (or take it in for a checkup), and I can also push down tabs.

Killswitch · 11-07-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Petman1325

Well, my parents have a 2006 Honda Odyssey EXL and a 1999 Ford Taurus Show. I'm soon getting my learner's permit, and my dad is soon buying a car, so he's going to give me that beautiful work of art known as the '99 Taurus Show to me. Its a lot better than merely selling it. So, technically, right now, I, myself, don't own a car, but soon, I will.

The only thing wrong with the Taurus is the fact that the air conditioning is broken, locks must be manually activated (push down the tab, not the button) on the right hand side of the vehicle, and it uses premium gas. But, its my future car. I can buy a fan that uses the car battery (or take it in for a checkup), and I can also push down tabs.

You mean a Taurus SHO? Maybe the a/c just needs a recharge? The compressor was broken on a VW I owned and was able to replace it fairly easily and recharge it with a recharge kit from Walmart. Don't buy a new compressor, they are expensive, go to a junk yard and pull one yourself.

10-15-2009, 11:43 AM	#16
basement24 There's a Bazooka in TP! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Age: 28 Posts: 683	I do! It's still functions quite well considering it's from 1994, and there's only a bit of rust in one palm-sized spot. It passes all of the tests to be legal on the road and my mechanic says it'll run for years to come (which I tend to agree), but I still can't help but feel it's going to fail on me sooner than later. I've been casually looking for a new car for the past couple of years, but probably won't act just yet. I plan on waiting for the government reimbursement for an old vehicle comes to pass. __________________ Don't make Link angry. Please look over the rules!

10-15-2009, 05:22 PM	#17
Neo The One Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Age: 18 Posts: 55	I do have my own car. It's a 1997 Saturn 4-door sedan. It's not great, but it gets AMAZING gas mileage. I can get over 200 miles on a tank of 12.2 gallons. The best part about this car? It has less than 40,000 miles on it. No lie. I know people with over 30 gallon tanks that barely get over 200 miles! The one problem with my car is that it's made of fiberglass. If I get hit hard, I'm dead. This means that I have to pay strict attention while driving. However, my car still runs nicely. I'm glad that it works, y'know? I just wish that it had a better stereo... __________________ "It is the duty of the people to overthrow oppressive governments."-On Civil Disobedience Please click the banner and pay us a visit! My special OoT Glitch Walkthrough For the Shadow Gauntlets.

10-25-2009, 01:06 AM	#19
Faedeur The Juror of Courage Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wherever the winds take me. Age: 21 Posts: 46	I technically own a '94(?) Chevy Chavalier, but it is not in my name yet. Something that is to be worked out in the not too distant future. It needs a battery and a LOT of work. Lately, though, I've been driving a Dodge Grand Caravan. A few years old. It too needs some work. __________________ Zelda: The Book of Mudora \| My LiveJournal While power needs wisdom to control it, and courage to use it. What is wisdom without power to enforce it, and courage to do so? Then courage needs power to be successful, and wisdom for knowledge. All three alone are mighty, yet weak. Together as one they are strong. May the way of the Hero lead you to the Triforce.

11-04-2009, 04:16 PM	#21
Notorious NATE LoZ Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 26	My parents have three cars under their title. My dad has an Infiniti 37x, my mom drives a mini-van and I drive a 1995 Jeep Cherokee. It is my main car I use for every day use. I use it to drive to work and to drive to school every day. However, it's more of a temporary thing since I will be moving into college next year so I will not need a vehicle to drive around. I will have the right to use it if I make visits back home, but I won't have to use it around a college campus. I have three more quarters and a summer left to use this vehicle. It's kind of nice having it around. I use it quite frequently. __________________ *Months until LoZ: Spirit Tracks: ... November... December 7th.*

11-05-2009, 11:33 AM	#23
-JelloGoMoo- << The Dot Thrower >> Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Virginia Age: 16 Posts: 74	Nopers... My parents may want me to drive, but I don't. Think about the animals, that's what I always say. __________________ Click here to level up my card! The Jello Goes Moo

11-04-2009, 02:32 PM	#20
Ice_IZC Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	I'm kind of a Toyota guy, nothing real fancy. 4Runners and the like

11-04-2009, 07:34 PM	#22
Emicon Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: OH Age: 19 Posts: 50	Yep. 2006 Ford Focus. It's silver, has a spoiler, and is complete with a Stitch antenna topper and Domokun fuzzy dice. I had to get a car that's good on gas because I drive about 35 minutes to school everyday. My parents helped me a lot with the car, but they didn't mind so much since I'm the only kid going to college. So, yeah... you could call me a spoiled brat.

11-07-2009, 09:58 AM	#24
Petman1325 Poe Catcher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Here. Age: 15 Posts: 755	Well, my parents have a 2006 Honda Odyssey EXL and a 1999 Ford Taurus Show. I'm soon getting my learner's permit, and my dad is soon buying a car, so he's going to give me that beautiful work of art known as the '99 Taurus Show to me. Its a lot better than merely selling it. So, technically, right now, I, myself, don't own a car, but soon, I will. The only thing wrong with the Taurus is the fact that the air conditioning is broken, locks must be manually activated (push down the tab, not the button) on the right hand side of the vehicle, and it uses premium gas. But, its my future car. I can buy a fan that uses the car battery (or take it in for a checkup), and I can also push down tabs. __________________ The wisest man is the one who sets the path right. Set yours by checking up on the rules. Petman's Mind is back! The Petman's Mind Store is open for business!