DK_Scuba Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Will be signing the papers for my new 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee next Saturday! > 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Will be signing the papers for my new 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee next Saturday! > Congratulations. I want to convince myself that I can deal with a car payment (I can certainly afford it) just so I won't have to maintain that car due to the warranty (I can have someone else do it for free!) as I already have enough people wanting me to work on their crap on my off days, along with the farm work and my family I need a break sometimes. I absolutely love working on cars but there comes a point where I need a break. If this WRX doesn't work out I think I'll stick with my original plan and get a '13 Dart. But there is a pretty nice '91 Miata with only 68K miles on it near me too... Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 So, almost a year later I've finally got another car. What is it you ask? A new Dart? WRX? MX-5? You're all wrong. 1984 Mercedes 300D, Turbo Diesel with 176K miles on it. I'll have a WRX one of these days... Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amebapiko Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 In general I'm a big fan of Japanese cars, whether it be a Honda Fit or a R32... A personal favourite car of mine has always been the Toyota 86 / GT86. Particularly the RC model in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 The new SRT Hellcat Challenger is absolutely badass. It sounds glorious too. Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malligos Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) The new SRT Hellcat Challenger is absolutely badass. It sounds glorious too. Parker I guess that might explain your new avatar choice, and that noise is truly Glorious Edited May 26, 2014 by DRIFTER_X7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Yep, that is the new avatar. While I'm more of a diesel engine fan than I am gasoline, I absolutely love the new Challenger. It may not handle the best but sweet Jesus does it sound amazing and I think it looks by far the best of the "Pony" cars too. If I had the money I'd daily drive the hell out of this damn thing. Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Welp, the 300D is up for sale. It was a rusty piece of shit but she was reliable. Unfortunately it simply isn't worth my time or money to do the brakes as well as rust repair so it'll either be sold as a parts car or I'll take the engine and tranny out and scrap the rest. I have to say though, being 45 minutes away from the shop and having a caliper blow is a hell of an experience. Luckily there was no traffic (except a tractor) on the back roads or I don't think I would've made it, driving with no brakes sucks. Back to daily driving the Cummins so the search for a new car continues! Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 As some of you know, Dallas totaled our Subaru. So the search for a new car is on and I test drove a few cars in the past few days. First, a 2014 Dodge Dart Rallye, white with black wheels. Looked similar to this... Personally, I absolutely loved the car. It was an automatic because (unfortunately) Dallas doesn't want to drive a manual but it drove very nice and the auto felt great. While I prefer a manual, I could definitely live with this auto. There was plenty of room in the back for a booster seat, I brought my duty belt to make sure I'd be comfortable driving in uniform and I had plenty of room as well. Coming from a '91 Dodge Ram and '02 Subaru Impreza, the Dart felt like a luxury car. It had a touch screen with built in navigation, a very nice sound system and I though the Rallye version had a pretty damn nice exhaust note too. If we end up going with a new car, I think it will be one of these. Next, I drove a '15 Durango. It had the V6 with the 8 speed automatic and I loved the thing. The tranny never felt like it was hunting for gears, even in the city, and it rode very nice. We plan on getting a dog very soon so that gives it points over the Dart but the worse fuel mileage as well as maintenance costs (AWD) bring it down some. I've heard the Durango is getting the EcoDiesel in the next couple years too so I would want to wait and get that. Of course the Dart is supposed to be getting a diesel too... The last car I drove was a nice '14 Mazda 3 wagon. I adored this car as well. It drove very nice as well, very quiet but I didn't find the seats as comfortable as the Dart while I had my duty belt on. Since I drive over 35 miles to work one way 5 nights a week, that was almost a deal breaker. Yeah, I could just put my belt on after I get to work, but I also work off duty and sometimes I sit in my car so that wouldn't work. There may be other trim models with different/better seats so I'll need to look into that. As of right now, the Dart is the winner for me. It gets great fuel mileage, looks fantastic (in my opinion) has a wonderful transmission and a great sound system. It is also cheaper than the Mazda and Durango which is a big plus as well. Hopefully I'll decide in the next few months, although I can definitely see me skipping new cars altogether and buying a 10 year old Lexus instead... Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilkyJay86 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) Really like that white dart above. (thought it was a Subaru for some reason) I'm probably a tad biased though. I had a blazer growing up, till just this last summer when we had to put the White Knight to rest. Here he was: Here he was with me: Edited December 4, 2014 by SilkyJay86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juzota Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) My current vehicle is 2004 Volvo S60, Like this in the picture (same color even), but this ain't my car. Just some random pic from internetz. I'm not really that into cars. All I care is that it takes me from A to B without too much trouble. For that purpose this car is pretty good. Edited August 16, 2015 by Juzota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiLLER--HZ--7 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 My Mercedes Benz C200 CDI DPF Diesel, build in 2010. Picture is a bit old/not actual but however ... hope you like it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feral Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Well this is my car: It's a 95' Holden Berlina because Australia is all about kangaroos and Holden cars lol. Needs some work but fortunately my brother is a fully qualified mechanic so it's not gonna break the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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