Escapists! Post your rides!

[triggrhappy94]

I ride 'round town in my off-white Lexus.

Spoiler: This, but white

Yeah, when I say off-white Lexus, I mean the off-white 2001 Lexus RX300.
I call it the Jay-Z-mobile, my brother calls it the Andy-Runney-mobile.

It's got great millage and good acceleration (up to 40mph then it drops off). It only sometimes won't start; a problem I've attributed to a bad fuel line. All thing considered, I'd say it has a reasonably low chance of exploding, so that's a plus. It smells nice. I still haven't figured out if the seats are real leather of fake, but they're comfortable.

EDIT Am I the only person here who drives a Lexus?

 

[an annoyed writer]

As for the '90s Silverado, I've got a word of warning for you: the engines for that generation weren't the best, depending on what you pick, so be careful with that. My dad actually had to replace the entire engine of his '93 K1500 a couple years back.

*grumble* It cant be any worse than your transmission crapping out on the interstate. (<---Is still bitter over his Sonoma's Transmission crapping out on the interstate)

Although, it must not be too terrible, because when I go to town, I see '97 Silverados all over the damn place. Plus I would try to find a Chevy first because my dad HATES!!!! Fords and Dodges and if I get a Chevy or GMC, he may help me pay for it.

I think after the 1995 update they ironed out the engine problem, as it was mainly something that affected models from 1988 to 1994 with fuel-injection engines(we've had the problem with three vehicles from that time period so far) so if you get a 1997 you should be in the clear. I also find it funny that you mentioned the transmission problems: my truck is actually in the shop for some preventative maintenance on the brakes and transmission at the moment. While drivable, it had some things that need to be ironed out.

 

[an annoyed writer]

I ride 'round town in my off-white Lexus.

Spoiler: This, but white

Yeah, when I say off-white Lexus, I mean the off-white 2001 Lexus RX300.
I call it the Jay-Z-mobile, my brother calls it the Andy-Runney-mobile.

It's got great millage and good acceleration (up to 40mph then it drops off). It only sometimes won't start; a problem I've attributed to a bad fuel line. All thing considered, I'd say it has a reasonably low chance of exploding, so that's a plus. It smells nice. I still haven't figured out if the seats are real leather of fake, but they're comfortable.

EDIT Am I the only person here who drives a Lexus?

While I doubt you're the only one here who drives one, you're the only one who has posted one at the moment. I certainly don't have the money to own and maintain one, and I doubt most people around here would have that much either.

 

[an annoyed writer]

Man us Statesiders haven't had a good ute since the Chevy El Camino, GMC Sprint, and Ford Ranchero way back when. They're revered as collector's items around here now: hell, right now I've got a friend in Alabama who is restoring an El Camino from the '80s to prime condition. They're rather ironically being used as toys rather than utility vehicles these days.

 

[The White Hunter]

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Slow as all hell and not particularly impressive, but the fuel efficiency is truly amazing.

Have to get a replacement every few years, but the price is pretty reasonable.

Fucking ninjas always get me > >

OT: I had something clever to post but Zhukov ruined my fun in advance.

 

[Artemicion]

This one isn't mine, but mine looks exactly like her.

A 1995, inline-4, gold Toyota Camry, with 187k miles and counting. She may not be the fanciest girl at the party, but she's easily the most reliable. I love her.

 

[Mikoi]

Man us Statesiders haven't had a good ute since the Chevy El Camino, GMC Sprint, and Ford Ranchero way back when. They're revered as collector's items around here now: hell, right now I've got a friend in Alabama who is restoring an El Camino from the '80s to prime condition. They're rather ironically being used as toys rather than utility vehicles these days.

Yeah, Here in Aus, the Ute is kind of a main stay, lol. I mainly use it to transport my Dirt bikes around, or if anything ever happens to my Road bike. Also, limits the amount of people asking you for lifts, downside, you get more requests to help people move.

 

[BOOM headshot65]

I also find it funny that you mentioned the transmission problems: my truck is actually in the shop for some preventative maintenance on the brakes and transmission at the moment. While drivable, it had some things that need to be ironed out.

"Still running but needs maintainace" > "God Himself could not save this transmission"

I was going down the interstate and started speeding up to pass an 18 wheeler going up a hill, then suddenly I lose all power to the gas pedel and when I press it my truck just starts making a *grind!, screech!, grind!* type sound. Luckily, I was able to roll it to the top of the hill and coast down the other side in neutral (at 35 mph on the shoulder getting passed by people doing 80 mph) and limped on to the nearest exit (which was the road I lived on anyway), I call my dad, he shows up and starts toying with it....."Yep, your transmissions done." He was able to limp it home, and then into town where one of his friends had to replace the whole thing because forward barely work and reverse........there was no reverse.

 

[StormShaun]

Spoiler: Not MY car but I do have one.

don't look at me like that, it's my first car. >.<
And I just got it!

Other then that the little thing is zippier then a damned cat on catnip.

When I'm older I'll get another car.

 

[Creator002]

I've got (well, it's my parent's) a 1992 Holden Commodore VP that's been rebranded as a Toyota Lexcen. I'd get a picture, but it's night here. I might take one tomorrow and post it if I remember.

 

[Private Custard]

Spoiler: She sexy

Spoiler: This is my pride and joy

She's my baby and that's a real picture.

Spoiler: She sexy

To be honest, I prefer older bikes, the new ones don't look aggressive enough! Those R's are razor sharp on the handling though eh.

Spoiler: mine

1991 GSX-R1100. ZX-7R front end & both wheels, full yoshi system, k&n's and too much other stuff to list.

If a bike can't be heard from five miles away, it's not loud enough!

Spoiler: She sexy

Good to see fellow riders here. My first bike was a ZX-7R and I loved that beast. However, I do prefer Yamaha's current styling over any other.

Spoiler: She sexy

I've always loved the ZX-7R. Those flared nostrils were bloody awesome!

I haven't ridden mine for a while. A massive tankslapper put a couple of dents in the tank and broke the lockstop. I decided to change a few things while it was off the road, which included a steering damper.

To be honest, riding an ageing monster like a tuned GSX-R1100 without a damper is really stupid.......I only just managed to save that one, with some grass-tracking!

 

[Vancleef]

One of these

A volvo 740 I bought from my uncle so I could start practicing driving.

I really like it. Relatively easy to drive and wasn't too expensive either. The fuel usage is affordable too.


It's in winter storage now, though, so I mostly use my feet for transportation.

 

[Tiger King]

i drive this
a rover 25 (i think the 25 is the amount of horsepower lol)

its not that quick however i have beaten a lamboghini in it. he must of been doing around 60 ish on this B road and i signaled, pulled out and BAM! done him at about 65.

the radio dosent work however and the engine sounds like a diesal. its had one cylinder misfire due to a blown coil pack and the clutch went last year. also there is a minor oil leak from the rocker gasket.
the bracket holding the battery in place rusted away so bad i had to grind it off and weld another one up when replacing the battery.

upgrades include a replacement air filter and i wrote GTI in the dirt on the door panels.

its not a bad car, cheap to run etc and ive had it for so long ive grown quite fond of it.

 

[Kennetic]

Spoiler: She sexy

Spoiler: This is my pride and joy

She's my baby and that's a real picture.

Spoiler: She sexy

To be honest, I prefer older bikes, the new ones don't look aggressive enough! Those R's are razor sharp on the handling though eh.

Spoiler: mine

1991 GSX-R1100. ZX-7R front end & both wheels, full yoshi system, k&n's and too much other stuff to list.

If a bike can't be heard from five miles away, it's not loud enough!

Spoiler: She sexy

Good to see fellow riders here. My first bike was a ZX-7R and I loved that beast. However, I do prefer Yamaha's current styling over any other.

Spoiler: She sexy

I've always loved the ZX-7R. Those flared nostrils were bloody awesome!

I haven't ridden mine for a while. A massive tankslapper put a couple of dents in the tank and broke the lockstop. I decided to change a few things while it was off the road, which included a steering damper.

To be honest, riding an ageing monster like a tuned GSX-R1100 without a damper is really stupid.......I only just managed to save that one, with some grass-tracking!

Spoiler: She sexy

Spoiler: My ZX-7R

This photo was taken right when I bought her. I went on so many awesome group rides with that bike (til I had wheel hop in a left turn and we took a massive tumble). Now she's dismantled in my buddy's shop never to be ridden again /sadface

 

[an annoyed writer]

I also find it funny that you mentioned the transmission problems: my truck is actually in the shop for some preventative maintenance on the brakes and transmission at the moment. While drivable, it had some things that need to be ironed out.

"Still running but needs maintainace" > "God Himself could not save this transmission"

I was going down the interstate and started speeding up to pass an 18 wheeler going up a hill, then suddenly I lose all power to the gas pedel and when I press it my truck just starts making a *grind!, screech!, grind!* type sound. Luckily, I was able to roll it to the top of the hill and coast down the other side in neutral (at 35 mph on the shoulder getting passed by people doing 80 mph) and limped on to the nearest exit (which was the road I lived on anyway), I call my dad, he shows up and starts toying with it....."Yep, your transmissions done." He was able to limp it home, and then into town where one of his friends had to replace the whole thing because forward barely work and reverse........there was no reverse.

Ouch. That must've cost a pretty penny to replace. That actually reminds me of a friend of mine that had to replace her Oldsmobile Bravada's transmission 2 or 3 times. Not fun, and it cost about $900 per transmission job. I guess the moral of the story is to make sure you get your transmission checked often and make sure you don't do anything stupid that would bang it up.

 

[Varrdy]

Spoiler: This is my Beemer...there are many like it but this one is mine!

2.5 litre 6-cylinder BMW 323i SE. Thanks to wide gearing it's crap from a standing start but returns great MPG on the motorway. It's docile as you like until you drop it down a cog and stamp on the fun-pedal, which I do a lot as BMW 6-pot engines make a glorious noise when they are unleashed!

It also handles brilliantly thanks to sitting a bit lower than the lesser E36 3-series models and stiffer springs. Naturally it's shite in the snow but most Beemers / RWD cars are! It has it's issues but it's still easy enough to work on and, as the 3 series is so common in Britain, parts are readily available and reasonably priced to boot.

 

[an annoyed writer]

Spoiler: This is my Beemer...there are many like it but this one is mine!

2.5 litre 6-cylinder BMW 323i SE. Thanks to wide gearing it's crap from a standing start but returns great MPG on the motorway. It's docile as you like until you drop it down a cog and stamp on the fun-pedal, which I do a lot as BMW 6-pot engines make a glorious noise when they are unleashed!

It also handles brilliantly thanks to sitting a bit lower than the lesser E36 3-series models and stiffer springs. Naturally it's shite in the snow but most Beemers / RWD cars are! It has it's issues but it's still easy enough to work on and, as the 3 series is so common in Britain, parts are readily available and reasonably priced to boot.

Interesting. You're the second person to post a nice looking blue BMW from that era in this thread. To be honest I think that's probably one of the last, if not last generations that actually look good to me. Newer ones just look somewhat generically pretty, if you get what I mean. Still though, nice car.

 

[Varrdy]

Interesting. You're the second person to post a nice looking blue BMW from that era in this thread. To be honest I think that's probably one of the last, if not last generations that actually look good to me. Newer ones just look somewhat generically pretty, if you get what I mean. Still though, nice car.

Yeah, I know what you are getting at and thanks for the compliment too!

My dream is to get the M5 from the same era - the E39 5-series is subtly-good looking but the M5 is just fantastic!

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