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Post# 357635   8/14/2016 at 13:11 (2,783 days old) by singerman (Missouri)   |   | |
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Post# 357651 , Reply# 1   8/14/2016 at 15:46 (2,782 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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Being a car nut as some folks call me, I'm pretty sure I could fill up this page with some of my favorite automobiles! I've had the privilege of owning several automobiles and each has been loved and babied until it was passed onto a new home. In the interest of time however, I'll say my favorite (currently, and for quite some time now) is my 1954 Buick Special 2 Door coupe. This one is VERY special because it was a Valentine's Day present from my wife! I love the classic styling of the car, not to mention all of the attention it gets no matter where I take it!
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Post# 357655 , Reply# 2   8/14/2016 at 16:23 (2,782 days old) by kenkart ()   |   | |
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Chrysler 300 F or a 1956 Desoto Adventurer. The favorite car I actually owned was nothing special to most, but I have never driven anything that fit me as well, a 68 Fury 3 Plymouth. |
Post# 357683 , Reply# 3   8/15/2016 at 00:27 (2,782 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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One that I've never owned but have always loved since I was a small child is the '66 or '67 Olds Toronado (basically the same car with slightly different grille and taillights.
Of the 15 or so cars I've actually owned, my '68 VW Beetle that I built from scrap parts when I was in high school will always have a special place in my heart. You could almost call it a '68/'69/'71 for all the different parts I used. The funny thing is I often have dreams about the '77 Buick Skylark I had in college and for a year or so afterward but I was never particularly enamored with the car when I owned it. I've been having these dreams where I still own the car or somehow reconnect with it and start driving it again, just for the heck of it. |
Post# 357691 , Reply# 4   8/15/2016 at 06:24 (2,782 days old) by pinkge (Indianapolis,Indiana)   |   | |
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I have 2,a 1951 Studebaker Landcrusier or a Packard Mayfair. Michael |
Post# 357695 , Reply# 5   8/15/2016 at 08:22 (2,782 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 357714 , Reply# 6   8/15/2016 at 14:09 (2,782 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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2015 Buick Encore.
Love old cars but hate what they do to the environment. As a young man, I could have had a 1953 Ford Glide-a-matic. Less than 10,000 miles on it and all original. Clock and radio both still worked. I let them sell it at the auction and invested the money in a 5 year CD at 14.25%. My how times have changed. Morgan |
Post# 357725 , Reply# 7   8/15/2016 at 17:59 (2,781 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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to mention! It is Dream Cruise week here. I will be oogleing and drooling. My own vintage ride pales in comparison to so many. I saw a beautifull 1967 Mercury Park Lane brougham last week. It was black, like Steve McGarrets Hawaii Five-O car. |
Post# 357730 , Reply# 8   8/15/2016 at 19:40 (2,781 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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Vac, Steve's was a 68, but I get your point! Dad had a black on gold 68 brougham that I thought was the best looking car he ever brought home. Well maybe for the 62 Starfire convert and the 64 98. Oh, yeah, the Chrysler New Yorker. |
Post# 357742 , Reply# 9   8/15/2016 at 20:58 (2,781 days old) by Compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Continental convertible
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Post# 357743 , Reply# 10   8/15/2016 at 21:02 (2,781 days old) by Compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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I owned. 1966 442 convertible.
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Post# 357747 , Reply# 11   8/15/2016 at 21:11 (2,781 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 357755 , Reply# 12   8/15/2016 at 23:11 (2,781 days old) by Brando_husky (Las Vegas Nevada)   |   | |
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Oh Fred I couldn't think of a better vehicle than the old continental. Incredibly stately car in every way. The body lines were so sleek and straight. Truly ahead of its time. |
Post# 357762 , Reply# 13   8/16/2016 at 08:21 (2,781 days old) by Brando_husky (Las Vegas Nevada)   |   | |
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Another beautiful vehicle built right alongside the Lincoln continental at the plant is the ford thunderbird. Here is our old 1961 thunderbird. All original. Amazing luxuries for the time. Air conditioning. Power windows. Power seats. Effortless power steering and more.
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Post# 357768 , Reply# 15   8/16/2016 at 10:30 (2,781 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 357777 , Reply# 16   8/16/2016 at 13:52 (2,781 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)   |   | |
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I do love the birds. Well up until about 1980, then no-so-much.
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Post# 357790 , Reply# 17   8/16/2016 at 16:27 (2,780 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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yes, the 1980 was a disappointment overall, like the Cougar XR7, if the 302 V8 option didn't move the lighter than '79 cars a bit better. I think a 250 cubic inch six was standard. I'd rather have a '77 through '79 in midnight blue and chamois. |
Post# 357920 , Reply# 24   8/18/2016 at 14:15 (2,779 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 357976 , Reply# 28   8/19/2016 at 18:26 (2,777 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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Mine would be a white mid 90's Chevy Tahoe. We used to own a I believe a 1996 model that had some front and tail light covers on, it also came with a VCR, and I believe some extra fog lights because it used to snow alot at both our first and last Cabin we used to own. I don't know why but every time I look at these, it reminds my of a Kirby or a Panasonic vacuum LOL.
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Post# 357989 , Reply# 30   8/20/2016 at 08:59 (2,777 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 358135 , Reply# 34   8/23/2016 at 22:05 (2,773 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth)   |   | |
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Post# 358138 , Reply# 35   8/23/2016 at 23:02 (2,773 days old) by ryan1994jeep (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 358150 , Reply# 37   8/24/2016 at 10:37 (2,773 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 358167 , Reply# 38   8/24/2016 at 17:32 (2,772 days old) by constellation86 (Roy, UT)   |   | |
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Old Buicks are cool! I'd take a 52 Roadmaster myself. The newer ones are shorter because they switched to a V8 in 53. While I'm dreaming make it a wagon! Nicholas CLICK HERE TO GO TO constellation86's LINK |
Post# 358186 , Reply# 39   8/24/2016 at 22:39 (2,772 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)   |   | |
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This.....
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Post# 358187 , Reply# 40   8/24/2016 at 22:40 (2,772 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)   |   | |
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Or this....
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Post# 358189 , Reply# 41   8/24/2016 at 22:46 (2,772 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)   |   | |
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No, I think this one....
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Post# 358191 , Reply# 42   8/24/2016 at 22:58 (2,772 days old) by Real1shep (Walla Walla, WA)   |   | |
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Buick's str 8 with OHV in the 40's was no slouch. Stay away from the push button tranny and stay with three on the tree. Wonderful car and what touring was all about. Cartoon smile on the grill, very endearing! Like this one:
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Post# 358192 , Reply# 43   8/24/2016 at 23:34 (2,772 days old) by cb123 (Mobile, Al.)   |   | |
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This one is my absolute favorite of all time! If you have the courage and see this one, it'll haunt your dreams forevermore, indeed, it's the most perfect, loving car you'll ever cast your eyes upon! Like I said, if you watch this one, you'll fall in love at first sight, because that's just how special she is!!!
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Post# 358202 , Reply# 44   8/25/2016 at 07:30 (2,772 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 358211 , Reply# 45   8/25/2016 at 10:27 (2,772 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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At first, it was the top trim level for Roadmasters. In 1958/59, it was also for the Limited. I don't know if the Caballero had a Riviera trim option in '56/57. Olds called their equivalent Holiday Fiesta. Those were hardtop wagons and 4 doors. |
Post# 358226 , Reply# 46   8/25/2016 at 21:08 (2,771 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)   |   | |
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Post# 358234 , Reply# 48   8/25/2016 at 23:23 (2,771 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 358239 , Reply# 50   8/26/2016 at 07:42 (2,771 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 358250 , Reply# 51   8/26/2016 at 10:50 (2,771 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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I was thinking the same thing...that sounds more like an Edsel....of course, Chrylser also toyed with the pushbutton automatics at least in the 50's to 60's (had a 62 Imperial with a pushbutton TorqueFlite)! While I never had any issues personally, I heard they were bad for jamming and giving you all sorts of headaches! I don't recall any of the Buicks having a push button automatic, however don't hold me to that....the Dynaflow (or DynaSLOW as we call them in the Buick club I belong to) is a rather unique transmission, where they build up pressure. I have the Dynaflow in my 54 Buick and it works well, but as far as take off and getting up to speed, my 52 Buick with the three on the tree will leave my 54 sitting in the dust!
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Post# 358251 , Reply# 52   8/26/2016 at 10:54 (2,771 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Right first thing comes to mind is the Chrysler pb drive, I had a 62 Imperial also! Go figure. Only other I can think of is first year Edsel which did give trouble, Telematic? I think? I believe a 58 model. Dyna slow the term heard in this area too and they got warm.Later ones were more efficient and quicker. Mom said our 56 Century would dust anything at the lights.
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Post# 358261 , Reply# 53   8/26/2016 at 22:14 (2,770 days old) by singerman (Missouri)   |   | |
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Post# 358262 , Reply# 54   8/26/2016 at 22:35 (2,770 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 358275 , Reply# 55   8/27/2016 at 10:23 (2,770 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 358277 , Reply# 57   8/27/2016 at 11:04 (2,770 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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AMC? Their 304, 360, 390, and 401 V8's were great! |
Post# 358279 , Reply# 58   8/27/2016 at 11:19 (2,770 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 358304 , Reply# 60   8/27/2016 at 18:48 (2,769 days old) by thevacuumman (Borger, TX)   |   | |
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I had no experience with any GM car newer than a 2004 Impala. This car I find to be comfortable and great on gas. I also really like that it's Topaz Blue.
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Post# 358314 , Reply# 61   8/27/2016 at 23:03 (2,769 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 358317 , Reply# 62   8/28/2016 at 02:58 (2,769 days old) by thevacuumman (Borger, TX)   |   | |
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I can't remember the color. Someone on here told me the color then I for got what it was called. |
Post# 358337 , Reply# 63   8/28/2016 at 19:23 (2,768 days old) by Brando_husky (Las Vegas Nevada)   |   | |
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Beautiful 66 tbird. I love that shade of green. |
Post# 358341 , Reply# 64   8/28/2016 at 22:17 (2,768 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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A 2000's GMC DENALI That we bought in 2003. It was the replacement of our Chevy Tahoe that we later took at our first and last cabin to use up there. Had some major modifications on this as you can see because my Dad wanted this to look nice like the tail lights, DVDs, back up camera, etc.
I've always liked this truck for some odd reason, We later sold this truck in 2007 and now my Dad uses a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. These were the pictures we took when this was listed on KSL back in 2007. |
Post# 358348 , Reply# 65   8/29/2016 at 01:41 (2,768 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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Would have to imagine the movie player screen visible to the driver only works when the car is stopped-very nice. |
Post# 358410 , Reply# 67   8/30/2016 at 09:51 (2,767 days old) by dirtmaster37 (Ypsilanti, Michigan USA)   |   | |
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I have been in love with these cars for over 25 years. No, I do not own one, but will eventually. I have been fortunate enough to sit in, and drive fellow collectors 56's and they are by any yardstick the finest automobiles ever to rool out of Detroit in the 50's or 60's for that matter.
From the very robust V-8, thru the butter smooth ( yet troublesome) Touch Button Ultramatic, to the float ride you get from the Torsion-Level torsion bar suspension. I cant say enough about these last cars from a brand that sadly lost it's way. Here are a few VHR pics of a car that was sold a few years back.... |
Post# 358411 , Reply# 68   8/30/2016 at 09:54 (2,767 days old) by dirtmaster37 (Ypsilanti, Michigan USA)   |   | |
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Post# 358416 , Reply# 69   8/30/2016 at 10:54 (2,767 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 358522 , Reply# 73   8/31/2016 at 23:51 (2,765 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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My favorite car would be the 1979 Ford Granada that my parents used to have; interior had dark blue/woodgrain trim & exterior dark blue
Or 1976 Ford Maverick white with blue top |
Post# 358540 , Reply# 75   9/1/2016 at 08:57 (2,765 days old) by Real1shep (Walla Walla, WA)   |   | |
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the details about the Pontiac 421 Super Duty. What car(s) did it typically wind up in? I might have raced one with the 'cuda, but don't remember that engine.
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Post# 358543 , Reply# 76   9/1/2016 at 11:00 (2,765 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 358559 , Reply# 79   9/1/2016 at 15:33 (2,764 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 358562 , Reply# 80   9/1/2016 at 18:11 (2,764 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth)   |   | |
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I had a '66 Buick Wildcat Convertible that had twin quadrajet carbs, it would pass anything on the road except gas stations.
I don't remember any Buicks with a pushbutton transmission. Chrysler Imperial had pushbutton on the dash and Edsel had pushbutton in the center of the steering wheel, which was fun when you turned a corner and the trans dropped into low when the wired were shorting out. |
Post# 358564 , Reply# 82   9/1/2016 at 18:56 (2,764 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 358592 , Reply# 85   9/2/2016 at 10:27 (2,764 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 358657 , Reply# 87   9/3/2016 at 10:51 (2,763 days old) by oliveoiltinfoil (England, UK)   |   | |
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I am European so I have done it properly. Its probably not the best car in the world but it does most things well. Being a VW its beautifully built, jack of all trades, master of most of them. I have got 80.3 MPG on a long run and gets to 60 in less than 10 seconds. 550 miles per tank :D
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Post# 358658 , Reply# 88   9/3/2016 at 10:54 (2,763 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 358896 , Reply# 89   9/7/2016 at 04:17 (2,759 days old) by Real1shep (Walla Walla, WA)   |   | |
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You can always tell a big block from a small block...at least I've never been fooled. Prove me wrong.....
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Post# 358905 , Reply# 91   9/7/2016 at 08:24 (2,759 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 359006 , Reply# 95   9/8/2016 at 20:28 (2,757 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 359030 , Reply# 99   9/9/2016 at 11:10 (2,757 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 359035 , Reply# 101   9/9/2016 at 20:03 (2,756 days old) by Marks_here (_._)   |   | |
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These are my favourite cars the Excalibur Phaeton & the Zimmer Golden Spirit
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Post# 359036 , Reply# 102   9/9/2016 at 20:07 (2,756 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 359183 , Reply# 104   9/12/2016 at 15:16 (2,754 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 359194 , Reply# 106   9/12/2016 at 17:21 (2,753 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 359500 , Reply# 111   9/18/2016 at 15:59 (2,747 days old) by Vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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It would either be a Mercedes Benz S-Class or a BMW 7 Series or 5 Series. They drive amazingly, have some of the best build quality, and are beautifully styled. They also have almost every possible option and upgrade available. They also last for a very long time too if well maintained. While do like and appreciate classic cars and the work, time, and money that goes into restoring them such as the ones posted here, I don't think I would want one because I know nothing about them or how to work on them, the only way I know how to fix a car is to take it to the dealership lmao. I also only drive German, I just feel the the quality is better. The USA used to be great at making cars "back in the day" but now, not so so much at all. The newer American cars I've been in just had an overall cheap feeling to them, even the "nice" ones. Let alone there have been several recalls in just the past few years on Ford, Cheverolet, and Chrysler. That's just my feeling on the subject though.
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Post# 359532 , Reply# 112   9/19/2016 at 07:20 (2,747 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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those cars do drive very nicely, but I know a few owners of those cars who now drive a Lexus because they had some electrical problems and such. Mercedes especially from the early millennium suffered that. |
Post# 359533 , Reply# 113   9/19/2016 at 07:21 (2,747 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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a bit biased towards Porsche. |
Post# 359578 , Reply# 114   9/19/2016 at 13:10 (2,747 days old) by Vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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After all, NO car is absolutely perfect. The electronics in most German cars are VERY complicated. It will usually cost a minimum of $500 or more just for the mechanic to rub his chin and say "Hmmm, now THATS gonna cost you" lmao. My first car was a white 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-550 with a black interior, corded console telephone, and 6 speed manual transmission (only 225 of those in the US at the time!). The only electronic issues I had with it though were the sunroof stopped working and the heated steering wheel stopped heating, both were repaired relatively easily though. The only other problems like that I've had with BMW have been that rear window regulators quit working. Again, it was a simple fix. They drive and handle well enough to make up for small fixes like that in my opinion. The company that has the most electronic issues like that would be Jaguar though, my mom got a new one (I forget the model, but it was a 4-door sedan) back in 2005 and she got rid of it in less than two years because it had so many problems like that, the high price tag is there but the quality is not. Porche is definitely a good company, not exactly the same as Mercedes & BMW though as they make more sports/racing cars than anything else. They are amazing to drive though!
As for Lexus, you can keep those away from me lmao. They may be acceptable when they're brand new but as they get older things fail on them as well and they do not handle as well as they age for some reason. While Japanese cars run for a very long time, it's the motor that keeps running while everything else around it crumbles after a while. I drove a friend's 2003 LS 430 (I think?) and it handled like a bucket of bolts! It literally felt like driving a sofa to me lol, whereas my 7 Series from the same era still handled like it was brand new. The feel of the interior doesn't have the same luxurious feel either, they use a lot more plastic which gets brittle and cracks. Isn't Lexus basically an overpriced Toyota with different logos? |
Post# 359718 , Reply# 117   9/21/2016 at 19:15 (2,744 days old) by Vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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They may be sort of nice to drive when they're new, but they just don't drive as well as they age. The handling just isnt there. I also agree they have no soul, a good friend of mine got rid of his almost new LS saying "this thing is just a Toyota Avalon that they changed the emblems on and raised the price by $20,000" Haha.
But yes, the S Class you are referring to is the one I had and Also my favorite body style too. It was very advanced for the time. The Maybach is also an amazing car as well! The pic is the one I had😊 |
Post# 359783 , Reply# 120   9/23/2016 at 09:34 (2,743 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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on youtube of a Hyundai Genesis 5.0 V8 ultimate. Quite impressive actually for a 7er series size at a 5er series price. Lexus may have some competition there. No, it's not another Mercedes either, which is what some say of Lexus. |
Post# 359827 , Reply# 121   9/24/2016 at 09:33 (2,742 days old) by Vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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I did even know Mercedes ever made one lol. I did know BMW hadn't though. I can take or leave Audi honestly, I had and A6 for very short period. It drove alright but it didn't have the same feel to it. Ive heard they've gotten nicer in recent years though. However, I just yesterday traded (and paid for lol) my black 528i in on a much newer silver 535i. Even though it's basically the same car, this one is 10x better!!
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Post# 359838 , Reply# 122   9/24/2016 at 15:15 (2,742 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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It's in exceptional shape! Is it a 1998 or '99, or an early 2000's? They didn't really change much until 2005. Some mid 90's BMW V8's had some piston scuffing issues. |
Post# 359842 , Reply# 123   9/24/2016 at 15:55 (2,741 days old) by Vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 359887 , Reply# 124   9/25/2016 at 07:09 (2,741 days old) by Bobbi (PA)   |   | |
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We have a 2014 Ford C-Max Energi PHEV. LOVE IT! We routinely get 1200 miles per tank, and over 100 mpg. |
Post# 359912 , Reply# 126   9/25/2016 at 22:57 (2,740 days old) by Vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 359946 , Reply# 128   9/26/2016 at 12:41 (2,740 days old) by Vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 359958 , Reply# 129   9/26/2016 at 16:53 (2,739 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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I'm glad for that! Not that I completely trust dealerships though, and I bet now and then one gets duped without even knowing it themselves. A used car can have a sketchy history regardless of the Carfax report. |
Post# 360328 , Reply# 133   10/3/2016 at 21:18 (2,732 days old) by funnynet1231 (Maine)   |   | |
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A 1976 Amc pacer would be most excellent to have. (Party on dudes, or dudets)
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Post# 360338 , Reply# 134   10/4/2016 at 02:40 (2,732 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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Pacer remember those-such a HOMELY thing-but useful.Folks that I knew who owned a Pacer cautioned you NOT to put heat sensitive things under the window-that window heats up like a giant magnifying glass! |
Post# 360388 , Reply# 136   10/5/2016 at 09:30 (2,731 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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I used to have a 1977 silver Mercedes 450 SEL. It was a beast! I sold it to a preacher who asked if I'd ever sell my car. Without thinking I said yes I would. He got it the same day. I got a few updates a couple years later as to how she is doing. He jokingly said it almost got him divorced as his wife was not happy lol The reason he wanted it was because his parents had the same model and it was special to him
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Post# 360389 , Reply# 137   10/5/2016 at 09:32 (2,731 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Shaylee really wants this. It's the flagship SUV the GLS. It's so much fun to drive. It's got 3rd row seating and so much more. Maybe someday
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Post# 360391 , Reply# 138   10/5/2016 at 09:40 (2,731 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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This is a stock photo of my currant baby. I've had this about 10 years. I LOVE thus car. It's a 96 red c280
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Post# 360402 , Reply# 139   10/5/2016 at 12:33 (2,731 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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REALLY makes me miss my old Benz....I traded it a couple of years ago to my truck....and honestly I've regretted it ever since I let it go.....
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Post# 360408 , Reply# 140   10/5/2016 at 14:33 (2,731 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 360434 , Reply# 141   10/5/2016 at 23:21 (2,730 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 360440 , Reply# 142   10/6/2016 at 06:57 (2,730 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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Waynes World used a Pacer, and so did John Denver with George Burns in Oh God, and Oh God, you Devil. |
Post# 360450 , Reply# 143   10/6/2016 at 10:09 (2,730 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 361542 , Reply# 145   10/27/2016 at 06:26 (2,709 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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A state trooper was indicted yesterday on charges of fraudulent salvage vehicle inspections. So it can and does happen, that a dealer may unkowingly buy a salvaged vehicle at an auction that may have been rebuilt, but not have a salvage title reissue. |
Post# 361549 , Reply# 146   10/27/2016 at 10:21 (2,709 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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The first car I ever bought was a 1979 Pontiac TransAm. I loved it, drove it until the wheels fell off (not literally). It did have almost 300,000 miles on it when it finally gave up the ghost.
When we got married, my husband bought a new Tie Yoda Corolla, and gave me the Tie Yoda Highlander that he had. I sold my big Dodge truck to a co-worker (for hauling deer out of the woods). I'm extremely impressed with the Highlander. It drives like a dream. The Corolla is also a fantastic car. We took it to New Orleans on our honeymoon, and spent in total, $80 to go from St. Louis to New Orleans and back. It just sips the gas. He bought the 'sport' model, and it's so comfortable to both drive, and ride in. The first time I saw the Corolla, Donnie told me to take it work so I could see how it handles. Lord, I got into that thing and there were a million buttons. Buttons everywhere. I mashed them all down, and floored it. Once I figured out what all the buttons were for, it was much better. All in all, after much more than 50 years on this earth riding and driving a lot of vehicles, I think the Tie Yodas are the best. |
Post# 361601 , Reply# 148   10/28/2016 at 11:22 (2,708 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Yesterday at the library there was an older fellow, gosh getting there myself! walking away from my car, I asked if something was wrong? He said Park Avenue, didn't know they still made that. Pretty car. I said thanks, they don't. It's 16 years old! But there isn't a nick or scratch in it, it looks new! Thanks very much, I try hard. Made my day!He had even looked inside the thing.
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Post# 361609 , Reply# 149   10/28/2016 at 14:09 (2,708 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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I got behind a 1941 (I think) Pontiac in rush hour traffic on Wednesday. It was beautifully restored in two-tone gray and silver but the exhaust just about asphyxiated me. There were no brand markings on the back but my dad has a '41 Olds similar to it (for sale, btw) and looking at some photos online, the '41 Pontiacs I saw all had the same distinctive five vertical chrome strips up the middle of the trunk lid. Amazingly, it didn't appear to be hot-rodded in any way.
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Post# 361638 , Reply# 151   10/29/2016 at 03:05 (2,707 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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Mine has got to be my 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited-Best car I have owned so far.Gas mileage is excellent for a car its size-and it does have all wheel drive-great for snow or ice.Mainly the ice storms we get here. |
Post# 361688 , Reply# 152   10/30/2016 at 06:44 (2,706 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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"Zimmer Quicksilver"? Those of you anywhere near Pompano Beach Florida have likely see at least one. |
Post# 361739 , Reply# 154   10/31/2016 at 13:35 (2,705 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 361749 , Reply# 155   10/31/2016 at 16:40 (2,704 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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The manifold seal issue is the achilles heel of the 3800 V6 engine that GM used in the Park Ave, LeSabre, Bonneville, Gran Prix, Olds Eighty-Eight, Ninety-Eight, etc. This was especially true of the 3800 series II engine that ran from 1995 to around 2001. The DexCool coolant they used (called 'DexKill' by many) would turn acidic over time and eat away the seals and let coolant into the oil, which is definitely not a good thing. I had a '97 Olds LSS that the mechanic caught just before it gave way and the repair was only about $400. Of course, I don't take my car to the 'stealership' where you pay double for repairs.
Other than that, the 3800 V6 is a rock-solid engine that will outlast the car if properly maintained. I had a friend whose dad had a 1991 Olds Ninety-Eight that he bought new and drove 400,000 miles before the body rusted out to the point that it was dangerous to drive. |
Post# 361750 , Reply# 156   10/31/2016 at 17:51 (2,704 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 361752 , Reply# 157   10/31/2016 at 19:34 (2,704 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)   |   | |
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My favorite is the 1964 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special. Just beautiful.
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Post# 361762 , Reply# 158   11/1/2016 at 02:14 (2,704 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)   |   | |
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With all that talk of Mercedes, I suppose it is appropriate to post a picture of my "new ride".
It's a 1996 C220 Diesel, "Classic" trim-level so not a lot in the way of extras, but the general build quality per se is luxurious enough for me. It has the automatic transmission (although the manual was also popular over here) which is mainly why I bought it, as my Peugeot and Ford are both manuals which were wreaking havoc with my left knee injury. I got it for a great price, and it only has 134,000 miles on it which I believe is barely run-in for these engines. Yes they are slow as hell, but you don't buy a big Mercedes with an automatic for speed! It'll do 80 easily, and the cruise control holds it there smoothly, just takes a little longer to get there in the first place... The first thing I need to replace on that car is the alloys though, as the current ones are aftermarket and hideous in my opinion!! They would be nice on a sports car maybe, but not a saloon. |
Post# 361763 , Reply# 159   11/1/2016 at 02:18 (2,704 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 361764 , Reply# 160   11/1/2016 at 02:27 (2,704 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)   |   | |
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I have to say though, my "favourite" car is definitely my 1996 Peugeot 405 1.9 Turbo Diesel. My mother owned two 405s when I was a child, and I always loved them.
It is also at 134,000 miles, and like the C220 the engine is barely run in with that.
I did also own an estate (wagon) version of the 405, but sold it recently as it had too many problems and I had too little time and money to spend on it. I sort of regret that, but in all honesty I'd never have had the time to fix it up, at least not for a few years until things with work calm down.
Incidentally the 405 was the last Peugeot model to be sold in the USA before they pulled out in 1991. |
Post# 361775 , Reply# 162   11/1/2016 at 09:09 (2,704 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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seem to all leak when they get old. It's a nuisance so I have the tire shop put extra sealant around the tire bead. I'm not spending hundreds of dollars on a 2003 car with 155,000 miles on it. I can handle lugging the air compressor up from the basement occasionally. |
Post# 361780 , Reply# 163   11/1/2016 at 12:39 (2,704 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Mike, my series 2 did not have the steel insert, mechanic even said should be too new for that! Replacement one done 10 years ago didn't either! Last year, that one did. Never mixed any off coolants and the heater inserts were replaced with water pump and radiator 10 years ago when they were claiming mine was too new to have that problem. A week later service engine soon and running on 5 they ate their words
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Post# 361784 , Reply# 165   11/1/2016 at 13:31 (2,704 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Yes, it was a very poor decision Peugeot made to cease operations in the States I think. But, I never thought they were that popular there, so a lack of sales was probably the cause. When the 405 also failed to sell they must have just thought "screw it!" and left.
By the way, what happened to your 505? It would be worth a lot now! |
Post# 361831 , Reply# 166   11/2/2016 at 07:28 (2,703 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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what year is your Buick park ave.? They must have changed to the metal egr passage insert mid year. Ford also had plastic intake manifold cracking issues with the Modular V8's. You save a bit on fuel, then spend it on repairs. |
Post# 361836 , Reply# 167   11/2/2016 at 09:00 (2,703 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 361871 , Reply# 169   11/2/2016 at 19:22 (2,702 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 361901 , Reply# 170   11/3/2016 at 06:57 (2,702 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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at our ages, who needs car payments? |
Post# 361905 , Reply# 171   11/3/2016 at 09:10 (2,702 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 362634 , Reply# 173   11/21/2016 at 15:53 (2,683 days old) by cocobird5 (Laguna Hills)   |   | |
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I ran into a man parking a Studebaker Lark the other day and chatted with him for a while His still runs fine. That was the first car I ever owned, and I loved it. |
Post# 362638 , Reply# 174   11/21/2016 at 17:07 (2,683 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )   |   | |
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but for now I have a 1998 ford fiesta LX, Zetec S 1.25. not the most power fullest but it is great for a new driver , his name is Freddie btw. do ignore the wheels in one of the pictures as you can tell by the rear view I have upgraded to alloys :)
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Post# 362660 , Reply# 176   11/21/2016 at 22:48 (2,683 days old) by dartman (Portland OR)   |   | |
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Hey, somebody put your steering wheel on the wrong side, you put that back on the left where it belongs ;) Kinda reminds me of Caddy Shack... |
Post# 362662 , Reply# 177   11/22/2016 at 00:47 (2,683 days old) by vacmaster (San Diego)   |   | |
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Post# 362694 , Reply# 178   11/23/2016 at 09:55 (2,682 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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I may have to make this choice in a year or so? Ex was home visiting his mom and sister, I used to work for his mom in the 70s/80s she owned the Nissan dealership. She cares for her things and garages them! Her bottom of the line 03 Century has 28,000 miles, where my 00 Park Ave has 132,000 and outdoors all of it's life. He caught up all the sitting too much stuff on mom's car, trans and coolant service, replaced the rotted tires and wheel cylinders. Asked, so David, do you want mom's car? Buying it of course. I said it rather depends on what shape it and mine are in when she stops driving! Like mine better, but would hate to pass up on one of Cookie's cars.Brad quasi grandson would jump on mine like crazy and take it. or the Century I am sure. Not fond of mom's old Civic, which never breaks.
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Post# 362998 , Reply# 189   12/2/2016 at 12:55 (2,673 days old) by Real1shep (Walla Walla, WA)   |   | |
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Yes, I do and another plus for silicone. The old drains I pulled apart with silicone seemed to be 'preserved' in time....although from use and scrubbing the top finish can still come off exposing the brass underneath. Kevin |
Post# 363220 , Reply# 190   12/6/2016 at 19:32 (2,668 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Really killed myself this week, detail before winter, last one this year for sure. This should guarantee we get rain, right? Inside and out, can hardly move, car however looks amazing!
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Post# 363236 , Reply# 191   12/7/2016 at 06:43 (2,668 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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California cars always look better in most cases, but you did a great job. Looks new to me. One of my neighbors washes his big Jeep in winter with a bucket of hot water wearing wading boots and insulated coat. He says a car wash ruins the paint. |
Post# 363239 , Reply# 192   12/7/2016 at 08:55 (2,668 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 363243 , Reply# 194   12/7/2016 at 09:19 (2,668 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Ah, mixed answer?? We are on a private well. so washing car I have to move fast and that is not really possible anymore! Water spots! Our town the water/ sewer runs around $80, but metered, if you go over??? Next door city is much higher, ditto on town 15 miles north of us, so Yuba City is cheap for that I guess.I don't care for car washes, but also can't afford it. I had a job at a car dealer in high school, 3 lots of cars to wash every 3 days, I got fast then! I do enjoy it, just have to take a lot of pain meds to pull it off. To clean and dress the bottom side I had to lay on my side, knees weren't happy and lower back was a hell no.Yes well water can suck, but land lady loves the no bill. It's softened for inside, but still not something you want to drink a lot or smell in the shower. Tested, safe.
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Post# 363244 , Reply# 195   12/7/2016 at 09:23 (2,668 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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At the library I had two older gentlemen stop me and ask when they started making that car again, so I guess it was worth the work! Made my day! Yes they were like 80, but still, I was smiling. I have never owned a car this long before. I don't drive a lot, it's never left me stranded, love the looks and ride. Cheap to license and insure.
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Post# 363246 , Reply# 196   12/7/2016 at 09:49 (2,668 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Vacerator wrote:
Last water bill was $207.00. Highest ever. I don't want to think what could have been if I were an avid car washer. How does that compare to your area? Most of that is sewage charge. We actually used less cubit feet of water than a year ago. Three person household. Step son does take long showers, but I have 1.5 g.p.m. shower heads. We had a large rate hike. Some places were hit worse. I reply: $207!!! Holy s&%t!!! That's almost TEN TIMES what my average water bill is! Mine usually runs somewhere between $23 and $27--for water, sewer, and garbage pickup--and I've NEVER seen it hit $30. |
Post# 363253 , Reply# 197   12/7/2016 at 10:41 (2,668 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 363265 , Reply# 198   12/7/2016 at 12:35 (2,668 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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is your water bill for 90 days like here? |
Post# 363268 , Reply# 199   12/7/2016 at 13:35 (2,668 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 363269 , Reply# 200   12/7/2016 at 14:09 (2,668 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Post# 363316 , Reply# 204   12/8/2016 at 15:30 (2,666 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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they haven't realized or cared thus far, so they never will. Like how our incomes dropped half for some last decade, and when they ran out of tax revenue, they had to hike taxes and utilities. Conservatives also did it. I got an he washer in 2012. |
Post# 363319 , Reply# 205   12/8/2016 at 19:09 (2,666 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 363469 , Reply# 208   12/12/2016 at 12:11 (2,663 days old) by electrikbroomgu (Rome, NY)   |   | |
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One of my all time favorites since I was a kid are the G-body mid size GM personal luxury coupes. I grew up with these types of cars and owned many over the years. One of my favorites is the Cutlass Supreme. I just found this clean example with only 26K on the clock about 2 hours from me this past Summer. I absolutely love it! Rides like a dream. Handles really well with the optional GM F-41 suspension upgrade. It has the rally gauge cluster, bucket seats and floor shifter and the bullet proof Olds 307 V8 with 4 speed overdrive automatic. Judging by the thumbs up and compliments others seem to like the color combo too. She is now sleeping for the Winter slumber and will re-awaken at the end of April.
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Post# 363475 , Reply# 209   12/12/2016 at 14:30 (2,662 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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I've always liked that body style Cutlass with a two-tone paint job. It really sets off the lines nicely. And that dark/light jade stone green is especially pretty, simultaneously sporty and sophisticated. My dad was still working for Oldsmobile back then and he said the two-tones sold especially well in the Northeast but we seldom saw them down here in the South. Most of the Cutlass coupes of that era sold down here had the vinyl landau roof treatments, of which I was never particularly fond. The cross-laced alloy wheels are a nice touch also. I had those on my '91 Cutlass Supreme coupe (FWD W-body) and later on my '95 Pontiac Bonneville.
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Post# 363478 , Reply# 210   12/12/2016 at 15:04 (2,662 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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a dark maple red and claret red '85 Cutlass Supreme brougham V8. |
Post# 363489 , Reply# 211   12/12/2016 at 19:43 (2,662 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 363500 , Reply# 212   12/13/2016 at 07:12 (2,662 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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I drove a friends '82 with the 260 V8 and it had no power. The paint job was awefull also. The shocks were too mushy. It rode well on a smooth road, but hopped on bumps like a boat on choppy water. |
Post# 363503 , Reply# 213   12/13/2016 at 08:25 (2,662 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 363514 , Reply# 214   12/13/2016 at 12:03 (2,662 days old) by electrikbroomgu (Rome, NY)   |   | |
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My mom had a light green 82 Cutlass also with the Buick 231 engine. She got it with 30,000 miles and it was in beautiful shape. It never used oil until around 100K but that was traced out to leaky valve cover gaskets. It was always very reliable and mom loved that car. The base suspensions on these were like most other American made cars of the time. Soft and ride oriented. They did offer upgraded suspensions and tires on all of these however and mine has both and combined go a long way to curing the flabby suspension
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Post# 363536 , Reply# 216   12/13/2016 at 18:28 (2,661 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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The 231 V6 had a long and storied run both with GM and briefly with AMC. Originally developed in the early '60s, it was a V6 version of Buick's Fireball V8. They made the V6 version literally by shearing off two cylinders, which gave it an unusual firing order for a V6 resulting in a somewhat rough idle. This was eventually corrected in the late '70s. Tooling and production of the engine was sold off to American Motors in 1967 at the height of the muscle car era but GM bought it back in '74 when consumer focus shifted to fuel economy. GM originally wanted just to buy the finished engines from AMC the unit cost was going to be too high so they just bought every back and began manufacturing the engine again in-house. The engine eventually evolved into the 3800 V6, gaining not only multi-port fuel injection but a supercharger option as well. That would be the engine in your Park Avenue, David. The 3800 ended its run in 2008 when the plant that built it was closed down.
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Post# 363539 , Reply# 217   12/13/2016 at 19:23 (2,661 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 363576 , Reply# 218   12/14/2016 at 07:04 (2,661 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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GM engine. There was also a mid 80's Buick 3.3 Litre 3300 90 degree banked V6 that Grand Am's, Olds Calais, and Buick Sommerset's had as an option over the 2.5 litre Iron Duke 4. I think maybe also in the 6000's, Ciera's, and Century's. |
Post# 363582 , Reply# 219   12/14/2016 at 10:00 (2,661 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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in Olds Acieva, Skylark also. |
Post# 363606 , Reply# 221   12/14/2016 at 14:55 (2,660 days old) by electrikbroomgu (Rome, NY)   |   | |
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I have seen many 3300 and 3800 Buick V6's with 300-400K miles that still run as new. My friend is co-owner of a small dealership that sells loads of these cars and high miles is the norm. The Series II 3800 did have the upper plastic intake manifold issue but once that is corrected and replaced these mills are usually good for a load of miles.
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Post# 363609 , Reply# 222   12/14/2016 at 15:40 (2,660 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 363979 , Reply# 224   12/21/2016 at 14:22 (2,654 days old) by electrikbroomgu (Rome, NY)   |   | |
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To my knowledge was the 1990 Oldsmobile 307 4BBL V8 as in the Full size B-body station wagons and the Cadillac Brougham. The Buick 3.0 2BBL V6 lasted until 1985 and was succeeded by the Chevy made 2.8 2BBL for the 1986 model year. We worked on many mid to late 1980's Honda's with carburetors and a few Mazda's too.
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Post# 363985 , Reply# 225   12/21/2016 at 16:33 (2,653 days old) by kenkart ()   |   | |
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A guy in my hometown that had one of those early 80s Cutlasses with the 260, He took it out and put in a 403 out of a late 70s 98 and boy would it go then!! |
Post# 364010 , Reply# 226   12/21/2016 at 22:18 (2,653 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 364069 , Reply# 233   12/22/2016 at 20:38 (2,652 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 364088 , Reply# 236   12/23/2016 at 09:55 (2,652 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 364097 , Reply# 237   12/23/2016 at 13:16 (2,652 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 364098 , Reply# 238   12/23/2016 at 13:22 (2,652 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 364289 , Reply# 239   12/28/2016 at 23:01 (2,646 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Matt, almost son and I replaced the front strut assemblies today on the Buick, wow what was I waiting for?? I had done strut cartridges 11 years ago, but still had a noise, and over time the ride was not SMOOTH. It sits over an inch taller in front now!! Looks like tie rod ends are a bit worn too, so check those and align now. It drives like a different car, like I remember it. He also fixed a fading display on the climate control 4 resisters loose and cooked ends. Wow, it lights up and even listens to the commands. So glad he took a week off!!!!! Love that car again. That kid has talent, kid 47! He moved into my house at 18, wish I could call him mine and say he inherited that talent and brains. Brad his son does call me grandpa, at 60 I can handle that fine!
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Post# 364318 , Reply# 240   12/29/2016 at 14:45 (2,645 days old) by Opelgtkarl (Puyallup, Washington)   |   | |
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The 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SE with the 6.6 liter V8, hog leg 5 speed transmission, and in black and gold like the bandit car
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Post# 364326 , Reply# 241   12/29/2016 at 16:02 (2,645 days old) by Real1shep (Walla Walla, WA)   |   | |
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I can't tell you how many of those variants I've seen; primer-ed, Bondo, missing the trunk lock, parked in the front lawn and waiting for the next bank robbery....lol.
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Post# 365734 , Reply# 242   1/27/2017 at 22:07 (2,616 days old) by Luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia)   |   | |
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I love my 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. Its a big, heavy car compared to other sedans sold now and very comfortable to drive on trips. Cheap to maintain too! I'm not sure which cars would be comparable now as rear wheel drive sedans are far and few between. |
Post# 365747 , Reply# 244   1/28/2017 at 09:27 (2,616 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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...was a holdover from the '70s, literally. It was already 'old school' when it was still being manufactured. Law enforcement fleet sales kept it going, long after it logically should have been replaced, but it created economies of scale to enable them to be produced affordably for the consumer market. GM killed off its comparable platform, which included the Chevy Caprice/Impala, Buick Roadmaster and Cadillac Brougham in 1996 to free up production capacity for more profitable full size SUV's like the Suburban and Escalade.
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Post# 365765 , Reply# 247   1/28/2017 at 20:44 (2,615 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Post# 365782 , Reply# 248   1/29/2017 at 08:13 (2,615 days old) by Luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia)   |   | |
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Nice video of the last Crown Victoria being built and coming off the assembly line: |
Post# 365808 , Reply# 249   1/29/2017 at 13:14 (2,615 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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Actually it wasn't water. It was the gas tank. Surprise! Good thing dad had already taken delivery and the new Regal. |
Post# 366162 , Reply# 250   2/4/2017 at 22:08 (2,608 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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I have a 2004 Prius and love it. Mine has nearly 200,000 miles on it and runs like new. I haven't had a single problem with it in 10 months/20,000 miles. Going to need some exhaust work in the spring though, starting to get a bit noisy. Oil changes every 5000 miles and gas when it needs some. I've found it to be a pretty enjoyable car to drive, comfortable, pretty quick for what it is and very economical to drive. 50 mpg in the summer without too much trouble, around 45 average. 35-40 in the winter. I don't drive gently, but I don't beat on it too bad. Not unusual for me to floor it when merging onto the highway and it doesn't mind a bit. It has a tiny 1.5 liter 4 cylinder engine, along with an electric motor powered by a 200 some volt battery, feeding into a CVT transmission. Not a "fast" car but will do 0-60 in less than 10 seconds and 30-60 very quickly. I will definitely be buying another Prius when (if) I wear this one out. Actually how I got the car- original owner traded it in on a new Prius. It's very high tech for a 13 year old car, mine has the smart key and standard touch screen, but Bluetooth, navigation, and a backup camera were options.
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Post# 372022 , Reply# 251   5/10/2017 at 22:02 (2,513 days old) by cocobird5 (Laguna Hills)   |   | |
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My first car was a 64 Dodge Dart, and gas was 35 cents a gallon. I sold it when I moved across the country. My first California car was a Studebaker Lark. Loved that car. My dream car is a 64 MG. |
Post# 372062 , Reply# 253   5/12/2017 at 01:42 (2,512 days old) by kenkart ()   |   | |
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Grand Marquis LS, Nothing like rear wheel drive and v8 power....26 mpg on a trip suits me just fine. |
Post# 372065 , Reply# 254   5/12/2017 at 05:08 (2,512 days old) by S31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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I had a 2003 Crown Victoria that I practically drove the wheels off of! When I sold it, the car had well over 200,000 miles and was still going strong! People were shocked at the decent gas mileage it got as well, I guess that wasn't expected from such a big car! I still have a big body Ford/Lincoln that I drive on occasion, and while it doesn't NEARLY get the gas mileage of my 03, you simply CANNOT beat the ride or comfort of it! It's literally like floating down the highway on the most comfortable living room couch you could imagine! That would be my 78 Continental Town Car!
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Post# 372083 , Reply# 255   5/12/2017 at 15:26 (2,512 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 373091 , Reply# 258   6/2/2017 at 00:39 (2,491 days old) by AmyOlson (Ellijay)   |   | |
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Mine is 1956 Desoto Adventurer. |
Post# 373109 , Reply# 260   6/2/2017 at 13:38 (2,491 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Post# 373114 , Reply# 261   6/2/2017 at 15:06 (2,491 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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That's EXACTLY how my wife sees them! I have a beautiful (in my opinion) 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car that used to belong to a friend of mine who is deceased now, and she absolutely HATES it! She refuses to ride in it, or even be seen in it! I LOVE driving it personally, it's huge, comfortable, and I feel safe in it! OH well, I guess that's how it goes sometimes.....she's about the same way with a vacuum in all honesty. If it were up to her, she would go buy the cheapest thing she could find from a big box store, run it until it dies, then pitch it......she cringes every time I pull out one of my Electrolux XXX's to vacuum with....and I can't explain to her that just because it's old doesn't mean it's not usable!
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Post# 373138 , Reply# 263   6/3/2017 at 08:18 (2,490 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)   |   | |
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--the most unique power vent windows ever! |
Post# 373140 , Reply# 264   6/3/2017 at 09:15 (2,490 days old) by S31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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Jimmy,
You're not kidding that they're unique! They're also a real pain in the a$$ when they decide to go "haywire" as my dad used to say! My drivers' side window literally dropped down inside the door once when it came off track! The shop had to take the door panel off and spend a good while fishing that stupid window out and getting it back on track! It works again now, but I'm extremely cautious opening my window these days!! |
Post# 373203 , Reply# 265   6/4/2017 at 10:10 (2,489 days old) by countryford (Phoenix, AZ)   |   | |
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The 1948 Tucker is my absolute favorite. Alas, since they only made 51 of them, I doubt I'll ever get the opportunity to own one. I was able to sit inside of one, earlier this year. I was volunteering at an auction where one was being sold. I was able to sit inside of it.
The next car on my list and one that I will one day own, is a 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. Hopefully I will have one, within the next 5-10 years. |
Post# 373244 , Reply# 267   6/5/2017 at 09:37 (2,488 days old) by countryford (Phoenix, AZ)   |   | |
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It was the fourth Tucker that I have had the pleasure to see in person. But the first that I was able to touch and sit in. It was not restored but still in decent condition. The paint was pealing on it. The color was the same color as the one I posted but not in as nice of condition. It ended up selling for $1,347,500.
At that auction that I volunteered at, I was able to sit and even drive some very nice cars. 1920's on up. The auction was inside a building. There was a parking garage next to the building, with an alleyway in between. A volunteer would drive the car up to the alleyway where an auction employee would take over and then drive it onto the auction block. After the auction was completed the employee would drive it back into the alleyway where a volunteer would then drive it into the parking garage and park it. I was one of the volunteers who was parking the vehicles. Included is a link to the auction and what vehicles were there and what they went for. I wasn't able to drive every single one of these, but I did drive quite a few of them. CLICK HERE TO GO TO countryford's LINK |
Post# 373249 , Reply# 269   6/5/2017 at 10:49 (2,488 days old) by wyaple (Pickerington, OH)   |   | |
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Here's some pics of my 2017 BMW 340i M-Sport RWD. Think zero to 60 in the mid four second range, BUT I have logged 40 MPG at 72 MPH using cruise control. I know the interior colors aren't everyone's cup of tea; however, I found that a pure black interior gets far too hot inside during the summer months.
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Post# 373252 , Reply# 270   6/5/2017 at 11:04 (2,488 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 373266 , Reply# 271   6/5/2017 at 17:15 (2,487 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 373327 , Reply# 273   6/6/2017 at 10:57 (2,487 days old) by countryford (Phoenix, AZ)   |   | |
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I don't mind a black or a gray interior but am not a fan of tan. Unfortunately those are the interior colors available. Is white an option on any new car? I know you could get blue, red, green, yellow or various shades of them, at one time. Not anymore. :( |
Post# 373433 , Reply# 274   6/7/2017 at 22:06 (2,485 days old) by cb123 (Mobile, Al.)   |   | |
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Post# 373551 , Reply# 275   6/9/2017 at 19:39 (2,483 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 373564 , Reply# 276   6/9/2017 at 22:45 (2,483 days old) by cb123 (Mobile, Al.)   |   | |
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Post# 373591 , Reply# 277   6/10/2017 at 09:23 (2,483 days old) by Real1shep (Walla Walla, WA)   |   | |
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are the days though when you could find one of these cars, throw some wax & new wheels on, tinker/rebuild the motor and away you go. Often now they are the pursuit of a collector over his lifetime. I've got too many interests to give that much time to one thing..... Kevin |
Post# 373712 , Reply# 278   6/12/2017 at 11:36 (2,481 days old) by luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia)   |   | |
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I went to the Smithsonian's Museum of American History in D.C. this past weekend and they had one of the Tucker automobiles on display. It sure was a beautiful vehicle! |
Post# 373920 , Reply# 280   6/15/2017 at 04:58 (2,478 days old) by S31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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Christine,
I'm curious....you said your dad had a 56 Special and you hated to ride in it....was something wrong with the car that made it ride bad? I have a 54 Special that rides like it's floating on a cloud. Aside from no power steering, when you get moving, it's an absolute dream to drive, and a super smooth comfortable ride! A 56 Buick is actually on my bucket list of cars to own!! |
Post# 374257 , Reply# 289   6/21/2017 at 13:00 (2,472 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB)   |   | |
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To me they are many cars i love mainly the 1986 Mercury Lynx L my mother had loved that thing i detail it so many times also my grand ma pontiac 6000 LE that thing wasa couch on weels on day i hope to have a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 455 my neigh-board had one but sold it fiberglass body modify a bit or a Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado . I once drove 2016 Chrysler 300 C platinum what a ride and how could i forget the devilles or town cars yes i love old boats almost bought a 77 monte carlo at one point
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