What type of car do you drive

**mbshan** · May-20-09, 08:37 PM

2001 Dodge Ram Conversion Van
1996 Pontiac Bonneville

i'd get rid of the van but, it's paid for and i am not about to take on a car note at this time.

**Dustin89** · May-20-09, 09:11 PM

A '95 Cadillac Sedan DeVille. Up until recently, my daily driver was a Toyota Tercel, and I had a classic Volkswagen Microbus that I sold.

**birwood** · May-20-09, 09:21 PM

2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
2003 Ford Escape
1997 Ford Escort

**reddog289** · May-21-09, 01:11 AM

I drive a 1990 Ford Ranger, Which is good enuff for me, The Girlfriend/Wife drives the 91 Buick Century which she took over when her 96 Jeep Cherokee Country lost its steering. I drove that for a year till the converter bolts broke. If I hadn't had my mortgage go up $177.00 a month I would have an Impala, Malibu, or Mustang in the driveway. Keeping cars on the road is a pain, New and old.

**SCS_Scooter** · May-21-09, 06:39 AM

2005 Pontiac Grand Prix [[my 4th Grand Prix!)
2004 Mazda Miata
By the way...the Miata is for sale! Anyone interested in a cute summer car?

**brougham** · May-21-09, 06:53 AM

Saturn Vue 2005

**DetroitPlanner** · May-21-09, 07:37 AM

Today it was a 2004 Gillig. 40 feet long, seats 60.

**393Bird** · May-21-09, 08:41 AM

2008 Chevy PU extended cab

1993 Ford Thunderbird [[Extreme Performance Modifications)

**Fury13** · May-21-09, 10:41 AM

For decades, "what kind of car do you drive?" has been the defining question in metropolitan Detroit. For young, single guys, it could be make-or-break in getting a date...

Hopefully, as the auto industry is de-emphasized and our economy diversifies, this question won't seem to matter as much.

It shouldn't.

**heedus** · May-21-09, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Fury13

Hopefully, as the auto industry is de-emphasized and our economy diversifies, this question won't seem to matter as much.

It shouldn't.

Although this area will continue to be at the very least the Automotive Capital of the United States, if not the world, for some time to come [[the concentration of automakers and auto suppliers in Detroit simply cannot be matched by Tokyo, Stuttgart, etc., even if GM joins Chrysler in bankruptcy and emerges a much smaller company), you're right it really shouldn't matter what kind of cars we drive.

But, with that said, many people in this area will continue to drive Big 3 cars with pride not only because they or their relatives may have helped build them but also b/c they or their relatives may have engineered them, or done advertising, legal, or accounting work for the Big 3. If they want to show their pride by posting on forum like DY, then I say, good for them.

**Cushkid** · May-21-09, 11:26 AM

2006 Mercury Mariner
1997 GMC Sonoma
1995 Ford Escort
1959 Cushman Eagle [[Chick Magnet)

**Alley** · May-21-09, 11:32 AM

we have a 2001 Ford Focus [[=piece of crap) and a 1999 Nissan Altima

**DW313512** · May-21-09, 11:46 AM

Lorax,

I had a 1961 LeBaron. I sure wish I still had it Black, silver inset on roof, white leather. You are so lucky. I saw a white 1960 a couple of weeks ago. Lucky, lucky you.

**hybridy** · May-21-09, 12:20 PM

Folks:
01 Town n Country
08 Impala
84 F-150
Me:
94 Intrepid ES
GF:
07 G5
Bro n his Wife:
98 Grand Prix GT
06 Rainier
Sis n her Husband
08 Equinox
06 Corolla
other brother
95 mustang gt
99 civic

I think we cover most of the big players out there. 9 domestics to 2 foreign jobs ain't bad

**Popcanman55** · May-21-09, 12:35 PM

1999 Chevrolet suburban 198,000 miles
2002 Chevrolet silverado 120,000 miles
2006 Pontiac montana 68,000 miles
1998 Pontiac montana 225,000 miles
2002 Chevrolet blazer 188,000 miles

People say American cars don't last.

**pgn421** · May-21-09, 01:01 PM

Dw313512- my 88 grand marquis has 47,000 original miles on it. It's like brand new

**One4Detroit** · May-21-09, 02:16 PM

01 Buick Regal GSE - 103k miles

I love this car but it does have a list of problems right now

. It runs great.

**Ltdave** · May-21-09, 02:54 PM

wife: 2002 Chrysler 300M with 97,000 miles and only tires and brakes replaced [[other than oil and wipers)

me: 2007 Dodge Caliber with 98,000 miles with only tires and brakes replaced [[other than oil and wipers)

last owned: 1999 Ford F250 Crewcab 4X4 diesel with 177,000 miles. traded on the Caliber because it was just too cumbersome for running around town and we didnt have our travel trailer anymore...

last owned: 1996 Dodge Intrepid with 75,000 miles. it was totaled by a 20-something who wanted my lane more than i did apparently...

**douglasm** · May-21-09, 04:30 PM

2000 Kia Sephia [[155k)
1982 Datsun 310 [[215k)
1978 Toyota Pickup [[105k)
1982 Honda CB 900 C [[70k)

Of the 4, I like the Honda the best. Full bags and faring. Haul my work gear in a trailer......

**DW313512** · May-21-09, 04:32 PM

pgn421 I'm guessing you don't drive your Marquise much. That is impressively low mileage. I drive my car every day so it is not in pristine shape. The interior is still lovely, all my windows work and so does the a/c. Is it a Sunday go-to-meeting car? Are you the first owner?

**Blueidone** · May-21-09, 05:17 PM

2004 Chrysler Town & Country
2005 Kia Sedona

Both were bought used...haven't bought a brand new car in a while. I will never buy another Kia. I don't care how many bells and whistles it has or how [[supposedly) good the mileage is. It is a POS.

I love the Chrysler minivans..this is the second used one we have bought. Not sure where I will go to buy a new vehicle when the time comes...but it will definitely be American.

**dtowncitylover** · May-21-09, 06:24 PM

I drove a 2000 Ford Ranger this past year for school, I got from my dad. But we are a Chrysler family and now there is a 2007 Caliber and 2006 Town and Country in the driveway.

But right now I am living in Chicago and thankfully do not have a car here. It is crazy driving here.

**lpg** · May-21-09, 06:46 PM

1994 Olds Cutlass Ciera bought used in 2001. Had to replace the intake gaskets. 3.1 engine.
1995 GMC Sierra 1500 bought used 2001. Just replaced rotted brake lines.
2002 Saturn SL2 bought new. So far so good. Our travel car. Like it a lot. Leased a 1999 SL and liked it so well we bought this one.