Where you from? and What do you drive?

Yankee SVT · 13 Apr 2001, 21:13 (Ref:80225)

Pardon me if its been asked before, however it seemed like a good idea at the time!
Iam from the boring state of Utah, USA. I drive a FORD contour SVT that's a Mondie ST version for the rest of you!

Gerard · 14 Apr 2001, 22:11 (Ref:80533)

Welcome Yankee SVT.
Never mind if it's been asked before, I'm happy to answer it again.
I'm from the Netherlands and when I'm not driving the Lamborghini, I'm trying to wear down my Suzuki Sedan 1.6 16-valve.

SL · 14 Apr 2001, 22:26 (Ref:80540)

Hi Yankee,

I'm from West Sussex UK

Whilst the Ferrari 250LM is in for a service I drive a Nissan 200SX.

I also find the new fangled speed bumps in most of our minor roads in the UK tend to damage the 250LM plus the stupid 70mph speed limit means it is still in 1st gear. So to keep it safe, it is wrapped in cotten wool securely garaged in my dreams.

Simon

Minardi fan · 14 Apr 2001, 22:40 (Ref:80546)

I'm from Warwickshire in lovely England, and I would like to drive a Mini, a Morris Minor, a Beetle, or an M02. Ta.

Sparky · 14 Apr 2001, 23:47 (Ref:80556)

Minardifan, my man; Let me know when you are ready to buy a Mini. After 33 shining examples, I've had more than any one man should legally be permitted to own in a single lifetime, and I've worked on the blasted things for over 15 years. Guess you could say I know them well. (And then some)
PS - Do NOT get a beetle...

Anyways, I currently reside in chilly Suffolk, in East Anglia, England, and I own a '71 Mini 1000 desperately pretending to be an old Mini Cooper S, a partially rebuilt Bright Yellow tube-framed '72 Escort RS2000 replica, and a 1990 Vauxhall Carlton Land Yacht, affectionally known as 'Uncle Navy' to the Yates-Speed race team.

elephino · 15 Apr 2001, 05:28 (Ref:80612)

Australia and I drive a Nissan Pulsar SSS (with a very nice 2.0L engine and really bad tyres. Though that will be changing next week).

**Bononi** · 15 Apr 2001, 09:16 (Ref:80645)

Hi Yankee, and welcome.

I live in Brazil, and I have a 99 GM Blazer 2.8 Diesel.

PBR · 15 Apr 2001, 12:13 (Ref:80690)

G'day Yankee,

I also live in Australia and drive a '98 Ford Falcon V8

mtpanorama · 15 Apr 2001, 13:35 (Ref:80694)

g'day yankee,
I live in Australia,Bathurst actually and drive a Ford Falcon XR6.

Eliphino, Need new tyres?, I can reccomend yokohama a539.Best tyres i ever had

tickfordchick · 15 Apr 2001, 14:56 (Ref:80749)

hmmm ... I am impressed by some of the cars my fellow Aussies are driving ... make me look bad, though!!

I live in the Blue Mountains of NSW, Australia (not too far from mtpanorama, actually) and drive a Ford 1988 EA Fairmont Ghia ... and I LOVE it!!

Wrex · 16 Apr 2001, 07:44 (Ref:81047)

Welcome Yankee, Another Aussie here from Melbourne.

Recently my bid (of $1) fell through on my Porsche so I'm slumming it in the mean time with a Subaru WRX. Don't know what they're called in US though.

Happy posting

elephino · 16 Apr 2001, 11:17 (Ref:81085)

mtpanorama, I was getting them anyway

I was to get them on Saturday, but they didn't have any in my size so that is why I am getting them next weekend.

Airhead · 16 Apr 2001, 11:35 (Ref:81089)

Yankee,

Like Howdy,

I'm from way down south, where the Banjo's play through the broken glass...

Coffs Harbour NSW Australia

I, like my fellow Australians of good taste drive a Ford '96 Fairmont. When I drive.

Usual transport is a BMW K1100RS motorcycle.

Don't tell EERO, but my wife was thinking of replacing the Ford. Before I choked the last breathe from her ungrateful body she said she had the desire to drive a Golf!

These things come from the home of Ralf himself!

But doctor, what does this mean?

KC · 16 Apr 2001, 13:19 (Ref:81134)

Welcome Yankee,

I am living in Tulsa, Oklahoma and currently drive a Ford Focus ZX3.

Orange · 16 Apr 2001, 16:03 (Ref:81174)

I'm from Oregon, and I drive a (brace yourself) '92 Dodge Caravan... When I havent "borrowed" my parents Subaru Forester 2.5.... talk about contrast!

Jay · 16 Apr 2001, 17:04 (Ref:81190)

I am from Canada's Capital and I drive a bycicle!

riusnow · 17 Apr 2001, 01:58 (Ref:81360)

AAAAhhhhh, another American!
I live in southern New Hampshire on the Massachussetts border not far from the coast. I drive a '96 Toyota Tacoma 4x4. I don't know if this counts, but I also have a 2000 Ski Doo MXZ 600 and a '85 Suzuki Quadracer 250. That's a snowmobile and all terrain vehicle for those confused or unfortunate to live in a place where the snow does not fly.
Rip It Up.....Wooooooo!

elephino · 17 Apr 2001, 10:59 (Ref:81485)

Moff, when you were talking about good taste I thought you meant the bike

Ford Fairmont or Golf...hmm...Can I buy something else instead?

Airhead · 17 Apr 2001, 11:35 (Ref:81500)

The winds of change have shifted..

Now a Forrester has the seal of approval.

I say keep the Ford, it's a man's car!

mtpanorama · 17 Apr 2001, 11:44 (Ref:81506)

Moff, if a forester has caught the eye, take her to the local ford dealer and show her the escape. Ive driven one and if i had to oiwn a car of that nature this would be hte one . 150kw v6 and has all the creature comforts

Airhead · 17 Apr 2001, 12:01 (Ref:81515)

And it has the right badge on the bonnet

plus,

I am after all a creature of comfort

Wrex · 17 Apr 2001, 12:53 (Ref:81543)

Go with the Subbie Moff, but get the GT, or the WReX

Neil C · 17 Apr 2001, 12:58 (Ref:81546)

I live near Detroit Michigan and since Dec I drive a Ford Escape. Previously I had a Ford Explorer. The Escape is great for everything but serious off-roading. Handles much better and a better ride than the Explorer due to all around independent suspenders.

Anyone is welcome to come over for a test drive.

Orange · 17 Apr 2001, 17:39 (Ref:81637)

It would be misleading to state that I have experience driving many different cars (Laxman and I have different philosophies here...

) but the Subie Forester is a lot of fun to drive.... I did take it around some gravel roads with extreme prejudice out in Eastern Oregon, and it certainly did the business!!! (Of course, I did that in the Caravan too, but the results were not as pleasant...(a lot of body work, and a different colored hood!!) btw, It (the Forester) doesn't come with a V6 ... all Subarus have boxer engines, and the 6 is only available on the posh Outbacks... and they are way to heavy anyway.

elephino · 18 Apr 2001, 11:11 (Ref:81891)

Well I went for a test drive of a WRX..shame had some people looking at a Forester following so I couldn't give it a good run (and the salesman was in the car too).

Don't forget to play Mazda and Ford off each other as the Mazda Tribute is essentially identical.

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The lastest movie: A man and his search for his Subaru - Finding Forester

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