What brand of car do you own...

[nickshepDEM]

Poll question: What brand of car do you own...

With all the Ford healines Im just curious...

[MsKandice01]

1. Hyundai n/t

[kineneb]

109. me, too

actually Hyundai #2: 2000 Elantra wagon, 115K mi, no problems

[high density]

2. Ford (built by Mazda)

[Deja Q]

3. Other - Visa.

:rofl:

My car is a Toyota. :D

[hippiechick]

5. Same here, sorta ..

... but I drive a Nissan ... :P

[ewagner]

4. Other

1999 Saab 9-5 :)

on edit: 2nd car is 2001 Ford Explorer...used for towing and travel da
uring snowstorms. Son's car is '06 Taurus...for highway cruising bet
Wisconsin, Florida and Tennessee.

[berner59]

7. Volkswagen Cabrio...

Hub has a Mini Cooper...daughter has a KIA...son a Mercury Cougar...

[dogman]

6. Assuming you meant car, how did you leave out the big third?

Although Mercedes would be in the Daimler-Chrysler family. Chrysler has made changes and is not as unhealthy as Ford & GM.

[teamster633]

53. Yes, and I love my Chrysler PT Cruiser.

I've seen unsubstantiated claims on the internets that it's the best selling vehicle in its class.

[Justpat]

58. I love my PT Cruiser too.

We had a sixteen year old Volvo that finally went the way of all metal objects
so we replaced it with the Cruiser. I love it.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

8. Please edit "card" to "car" in title before it's too late...

And we have ATI Radeon Pro and GeForce cards.

[tammywammy]

9. Volkswagen Beetle TDI

TDI as in diesel. :)

[carolinalady]

10. Chrysler

[TahitiNut]

50. Yep. Chrysler (LeBaron pervertible)

[mandyky]

11. Other - too poor for a car

I haven't owned a new car since the late 70s, and haven't ever owned a Ford.

[peekaloo]

12. GM Pontiac but thinking about buying a Honda CR-V.

[catabryna]

107. Love my 1999 Honda C-RV

Gets about 28 miles to the gallon (and quite often better on highways) and have never had a single problem with it. It now has 106K and I'm certain it's got that much more left on the engine. Keep up on the maintenance and it could last even longer! What amazes me about this car is that it's been paid off for nearly two years and it's still worth half what I paid for it!

I originally wanted a Subaru Forrester but they wouldn't handle the financing. I couldn't have asked for a better second choice!

[peekaloo]

111. Thanks.

I asked a transmission mechanic for advice on well built cars and he told me in his 22 years of running his shop he had seen less than 10 Hondas.

I put lots of mileage on cars and I need something dependable.

:hi:

[catabryna]

116. The mechanic who worked on my old car...

a Subaru with over 200K, also told me that Honda transmissions are made very well. She (yes, she~~Dr. Peggy I call her!) said she's seen Honda transmissions with over 200K and still going strong. I was amazed, and pleased, as well! I'm feeling a little more certain that after I've finished driving my Honda into the ground (as I do with all my cars!) that I'll be going hybrid, but that's probably quite a ways off... Honda, are ya hearing me??? :thumbsup:

edit: typo

[phylny]

129. I love my CR-V as well, but my mileage isn't nearly as good.

I'm getting 24 mpg or so. The terrain around here probably has something to do with it. It's VERY hilly :)

[kedrys]

13. Honda Accord EX 4-door sedan

I have a *serious* crush on my car. :loveya:

[bullwinkle428]

112. I have the exact same car - approaching 100,000 miles,

and zero mechanical problems! B-)

[kedrys]

113. Which is why we got Hondas this time around

After bad experiences with Chrysler and VW cars, we decided to get real vehicles two years ago. My other car is a bright orange, fully loaded Element. :)

[phylny]

130. In addition to our Honda, we've owned Chryslers and GMs.

To be honest, I guess we've been lucky because we haven't had a lick of problems with any of them.

We currently own the CR-V as well as a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country (currently has 84K miles on it, not a bit of trouble) and a Pontiac Grand Prix (150K miles on it, no problems at all). We recently sold our 1994 Plymouth Voyager minivan (190K miles and one transmission replacement).

I honestly can't say that we've had any cars that have been lemons. It killed me to buy the Honda instead of an American car (although our last three "American" cars were built in Canada!)

I had specific needs that had to be met. I wanted something that would get a little better mileage than my Chrysler (which is a wonderful minivan) because I drive a lot for work. I did NOT want a "car" because I am in and out of my vehicle at least 10 times per day, so I needed something that seats you up high (like my minivan). I would have looked at a hybrid, but I live in an area that's rural to suburban, and I didn't think I'd be breaking enough and sitting at lights enough to gain benefit from one. Also, we had a budget that really didn't allow for a hybrid at this time.

I had narrowed it down to a Saturn Vue, Toyota Rav4, and a Ford Escape. After exhaustive research, and test driving each one, my husband and I agreed that the Honda gave us everything we needed. We're currently saving about $58/month by my driving the Honda versus the T&C. We are constantly amazed at how small the car looks on the outside, because it feels so big on the inside. In addition, he's a tall guy and he has TONS of head room.

So, while I have a great track record with my "American" cars, the Honda won out.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

14. I love my '94 Toyota. Will keep it until one of us dies.

And, the way it keeps going, it looks like my widow will sell it when I'm gone.

[stillrockin]

15. VW beetle . . .

My husband drives a Toyota Prius (has a long commute)

[ellenfl]

16. 11 year old toyota

i have only owned 2 american cars and they didn't last long. i have only ever bought one new car (honda accord) which i traded in after 6 years so my mom could get an avalon and give me her camry, which i am still driving. love this car!

if i were going to buy an american car, it would not be a ford. sorry, ford, but you build on planned obsolescence and i cannot afford you.

my s/o drives a 14 year old mercury grand marquis. he likes the big ole' 'merkin cars.

ellen fl

[A Simple Game]

27. "build on planned obsolescence"

I am not a Ford person, I prefer Chrysler products.

But the planned obsolescence and 14 year old Mercury Grand Marquis do not belong in the same post.

I would hope that everyone at least tries to buy an American assembled if not manufactured car. You can find the information on the window sticker. The corporations will not change if we don't change them ourselves.

[ellenfl]

63. he did get lucky with this one but then he has it

in the shop often for repairs and maintenance.

ellen fl

[vademocrat]

17. Subaru Outback

I LOVE it!

[boobooday]

21. Me too.

It's a honey. We have a long, steep driveway, and even in several inches of snow, the Outback is like: "is that all you got?"

[guruoo]

28. BTDT - Impreza

[vademocrat]

60. & in heavy rain, "ho hum" -

The only thing I don't do with it is drive on the beach in the Outer Banks. True 4-wheel drive is recommended.

[CrownPrinceBandar]

89. 98 Subaru Legacy Wagon...........

best car I've ever owned.

[Thtwudbeme]

91. Right there with you-

98 Legacy Outback....ONLY pain in the ass about it: the damned oil leaks that start up after 110,000----if you aren't there yet...get ready for that quality entertainment!

[uppityperson]

108. '90 subaru legacy wagon

Good car, does good.

[libnnc]

18. 1993 Eagle Summit Wagon

I'll drive it until it explodes.

[malaise]

19. My third Toyota

a 2005 Corolla - great gas saver - lovely acceleration.

[im10ashus]

20. Other.

I don't own a car. :-)

I rent one when I need one, but I live in NYC and take trains for the most part. I love not being in a car culture.

[acmejack]

35. Hi5!

12,000lbs of Carbon not emitted into the atmosphere (according to the inimitable Umbra Fisk over at Grist)! I didn't realize how much I spent on all my rides until I had to stop driving, I viewed it as a curse at first. Eventually I found it to be kind of cool, no stress from the commute, no insurance payments!, vehicles just nickle & dime you and you don't realize the extent of it.

[im10ashus]

39. Really?

How do you get around in Austin (one of my FAVORITE places) without a car? I cringe when I look back at all the costs of car payments, insurance, maintenance and nowadays gas prices. I save a bundle. Each month it only costs me $76 for unlimited rides on the NYC transit. What a savings! :-)

[acmejack]

45. I walk & bus, augmented by the occasional cab..

I live close to downtown, I find it pretty easy to get where I have to go. I have to use a cab when I get groceries or something big like that. Otherwise, have backpack, will travel!

[im10ashus]

49. Beautiful.

I do love me some Austin, Texas. I lived in San Antonio when I was 19 to almost 21 (a year and a half). I loved the trips to Austin. I backpack it all over NYC. It takes me 20-30 minutes to get to work via a crosstown bus and then an express train to Grand Central that only makes 2 stops from where I get on. I could never go back to a car culture.

[MindPilot]

22. You listed the high-end prickmobiles, BMW & Mercedes...

but left out Nissan & Chrysler?

'95 Nissan 240 SX is my daily driver, '87 Ford Aerostar is my beater truck. SO has a '02 Mustang. Kid has a '88 Ford Festiva.

[TomInTib]

51. So only pricks spend large on cars?

I will take my Italian over anything under 300 HP on a spin up US1.

And I am not a prick. I just like fine machines, be they guitars, stereos, cars, or fishing reels.

In the interest of environmental issues, this car is only driven a few times a month. I walk anywhere I want to go in our little town.

[Nabia2004]

23. Chrysler Town & Country, and Cirrus

and a very satisfied customer.

[OneBlueSky]

24. 1990 Geo Prizm . . .

130,000 miles and still running great . . . although the body is showing its age (as is mine) . . .

[domlaw]

25. 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix

Yes I own a GM and I really like the thing. We were going to go with Toyota but their financing was terrible.

[Mutley]

26. Volkswagon Jetta

[Talismom]

29. Subaru--old Legacy. n/t

[dweller]

34. same here

love that car!

also, 77 VW westy, one day to be restored.

dp

[William Bloode]

42. I'm a Suby driver as well.

I have a Outback, and love it to death. The old one is a Legacy with well over 250,000 mile on it. It still runs great, and we use it for a back up or beater car. Can't beat a Subaru in the snow i tell ya!

[boobooday]

55. I love my suby

The Outback. Kicks ass, and made right here in Indiana.

[Talismom]

79. Wow! I thought ours had a lot with 155,000! Good to know! n/t

[sierrajim]

95. If thats all your getting out of a car

You better shop around. In the little Ford Ranger I drive I just replaced the motor and that was at 375,000 it still ran but I ran it out of coolant and cracked the block.

[Talismom]

118. Your approach to cars is a lot like mine and I plan to drive this 10 year

old car for a lot longer. But that sure isn't what most americans do! Most of the people I know trade 'em in after 3 years with much lower mileage than what mine has.

[pdxmom]

30. Different vehicles for different purposes...

Pontiac Grand Prix - family car
Dodge Caravan (1989) - former family car- now used for hauling dogs around.
Ford F250 (1989) - used for camping.
Chevy Sprint - converted to full electric - daily to/from work.
John Deere tractor - husband helps out the neighbors with all their yard and landscaping needs. Great for snow shoveling and getting to the store in an ice storm.

[rzemanfl]

59. How's the range and top speed on that electric car? There is

a kit that will convert a Geo Metro to all electric. I drive a total of 22 miles a day to and from work, never over 45 mph. Would absolutely have to have air conditioning though or drive naked, which I understand is frowned upon.

[pdxmom]

66. The Sprint can do about 30 miles before a recharge, and it's

top speed is over 60 mph. (that was measured at the electric drags here in Oregon). A lot of your range will depend on your speed and your terrain - the more hills, the less the mileage. Check in your area for charging stations. Here in the Portland area, there are charging stations downtown, and our house is listed on the national list as a charging station out here in the west suburbs.

And yes, the clothing is not optional. <g>

[rzemanfl]

73. Flat as urine on a shingle here. Does your car have a/c?

[pdxmom]

84. We don't really need A/C here, but it does have heat. We have

some of the electrical items (windshield wipers, heat, etc) on a separate system powered by a solar panel on the hood. Several of the guys that are in the electric vehicle association here have cars that have a/c, though.

[rzemanfl]

85. From the time I've spent in Portland, you need those wipers.

While I was there (my youngest daughter is a graduate of Portland State) I didn't see much sunlight. I am just assuming you are not in Maine...

Never understood why a room size air conditioner is $150.00 and getting a car's a/c fixed is a thousand bucks.

Thanks for all the info.

[seabeyond]

31. saturn n/t

[BR_Parkway]

32. Subaru Baja

[Jai4WKC08]

101. My hubby drives a 2003 Baja

Loves it. I drive a 2001 Subaru Forrester, and it's great too. I think we're a Sub family from here on out.

We've also got an '83 BMW 533i that needs some work. Daughter (14yo) will drive it to school when it's fixed--parts are kind of hard to come by and not cheap. Son (20yo) drives a '96 Saab 900, but he bought that with his own money. Also got an '82 Chevy pick-up, just for hauling stuff around the farm, a '94 RV on a Ford cab, a '46 Studebaker flat-bed hubby is restoring, a '56 Massy-Ferguson tractor, and a really old but I don't remember the year D-4 Cat dozer. Looks like a used car lot around here sometimes.

[SaveElmer]

33. Chrysler - Jeep Wrangler...

Love it!!!

[Ian David]

36. Toyota Prius Hybrid

(Not my real license plate)

[laruemtt]

37. '91 Mazda 323 - paid for -

total of 75,000 miles! it's back in the States and if and when we go back, i'll keep it and keep using it minimally, mostly walking and biking.

[RebelOne]

38. 1999 Ford Taurus station wagon.

Believe it or not, I bought this car for my dog. I was shopping for a Taurus after my last one died. My son, who was with me, suggested that I buy the station wagon so that my Rottweiler would have more room in the back.

[doubleplusgood]

40. '98 Toyota Tacoma

Best truck I've ever had & 3rd Toyota truck since 1978. Sold my '85 Toyota pickup when it had 250K miles; my '98 now has 135K miles & still going strong. In 1987 my wife bought an '86 Ford Bronco II from a trusted source...found out later it was considered to be one of the worst vehicles ever made, nothing but trouble: transmission problems, gear shift broke off, both door locks failed, air conditioning failed, oil leaks, you name it. Bottom line: I'll never buy an American car again.

[peacebird]

41. Toyota Prius

Love it. 54 mpg even in the winter.

If American car manufacturers want build fuel efficient, environmentally sound vehicles then I will consider bying American. But they seem intent on building behemoth SUVs.....

[Lady Effingbroke]

43. '93 Toyota truck.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

44. 1990 Geo Prizm

technically a GM product, but in actuality the only part that was GM was the radio. The rest of the Prizm is Toyota Corolla. Still getting 30 mpg and we have a quarter of a million miles on the engine.

[wellstone dem]

46. Toyota matrix which I love almost as much as I loved my

very first toyota corolla.

My daughter drives my second corolla, which for some reason I didn't love.

All of my corollas have been amazingly reliable considering my hit and miss car maintenance.

My first car was a used mitsubishi, which is why I will never by a "lemon" yellow car again. And I had a chevette, which was fine, but didn't last nearly as long as my corollas have.

I'm told I'll be sick of my Matrix before it wears out, but I don't know, I love this car.

[ThomWV]

47. Audi Owners United Against This Republican Scourge

Down with the Dictator, I say!

Audi owners unite, let us both march on Washington .....

[biscotti]

48. Dodge

[Hyernel]

52. Mustang, Baby!!! Wish Ford would make a Hybrid Mustang...

...that got 50mpg. Don't they realize how many people would buy that?

[Lefty48197]

54. 4WD Ford Pickup

The only other vehicle I want is a Jeep.

[proud2BlibKansan]

56. Scion

[PaganPreacher]

82. Black '06 Scion XB here!

Also:

1999 Olds Bravada (The Great Black PaganMobile)


1999 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100


The Pagan Preacher
I don't turn the other cheek.

www.patriotguard.org

[rzemanfl]

57. Geo Metro. n/t

[rndmprsn]

61. mazda mx-3 in the house

love my little japanese pocket rocket, will prolly buy another mazda when this one finally bites the dust, 145,000 miles and still going strong!
peace

[mountainvue]

62. Volvo. n/t

[flamingyouth]

97. Me too.

[SmokingJacket]

64. What, no way to choose Battered Old Volvo?

And you call this a liberal website!!!!! :P

[BlackVelvet04]

65. Chrysler Sebring convertible....

I just traded my Chrysler LeBaron convertible for the Sebring.

Love it.

My husband drives a toyota tacoma.

[sarcasmo]

67. Chevy Aveo 35mpg made in Korea. USA, USA

[catmother]

68. 2005 mazda miata. before that 1997 toyota corrolla. husband

drives toyota tundra.

on edit: unlike the other new york posters, we had 2 cars. we lived in queens. husband drove to work in lower manhattan where he could park for $8.00. the express bus was $7.00 (1989) liked having my car to drive to the gym -- visit people on long island. go shopping on long island, etc. sometimes if i worked on a sunday i would drive my car into manhattan where i could park right in front of my office building.

[Yollam]

69. 1995 Ford Escort - 170K miles

Still running like a champ. I love that I still don't have to spend much on gas. Blows my mind that people spend so much on "image" cars. I'm all about function and economy, baby, I can use my money on much better things than a flash car.

[joanski0]

70. Nissan Altima, here. I love it.

My old Altima was a 1992. I sold it to my brother, and he's still driving it. Looks almost new.

[Bzzzz]

71. I own a...

2004 Honda S2000, 1995 Mercedes C280, and a 2006 Dodge Cummins...oh yeah, and how could I forget the hubby's 2001 HD Roadking.

[Mme. Defarge]

72. A Vovo driving Republican is my definition

of an oxymoron. I simply can't imagine any self-respecting Volvo driver voting Republican!

Now that I think about it, I can't imagine ANY self-respecting driver or pedestrian voting Republican.

[0007]

74. I have a Toyota and just bought a new Saturn.

[Paranoid Pessimist]

75. None! I live in a place with good public transportation

However, I do rent one once or twice a year, although I haven't done so in three years. Gas is so expensive and parking in my good public transportation place can be a nightmare.

[recoveringrepublican]

76. Ford right now, but am trying decide between a Civic and a Mazda 3.

My husband owns a VW, and it sucks.

[Swamp Rat]

77. My car was ruined by Katrina... now I'm riding a bicycle again for my main

transport. I do not plan on buying a gasoline-powered car ever again. I will wait until something better is produced or move to Europe where I can take a train ANYWHERE, and BRING MY BIKE ON BOARD.

Jeebus, America is so bass ackwards... :eyes:

[Blue_In_AK]

78. 4X4 Ford Ranger pickup

and a '99 Pontiac Grand Am that my daughter has appropriated as her own.

[Glimmer of Hope]

80. I haven't owned a car for 7 years. I prefer to to live in the city and

walk everywhere.

[B Calm]

81. 2 Buick's and a 4 WD Chevy pickup.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

83. 1969 Citroen DS21 and 1973 Saab 96

I like old cars and these are cars I can work on (no computer chips) and with their small four cylinder engines they are easy on the gas.

[Throd]

105. Wow

I'm very prejudiced towards American cars, but for foreign vehicles those are some very, very cool ones to have.

[Popol Vuh]

86. I own a toyota

and am very happy with it. :)

[Danieljay]

87. Dodge Truck. Ram Tough! Well, I traded it for a Dakota..love my Pickup!

Hate the gas mileage, even with the V6 it only gets 18 on the highway. My Ram with a v8 only go 9 mpg. Next truck will be a Toyota Tundra.

[Popol Vuh]

88. I LOVE my Tundra

Its the best truck I've owned yet. :)



Here's a pic of me and my Tundra.

[Danieljay]

127. its a great truck..and the crash tests scored way high compared to all...

nice truck.

[Rosco T.]

90. '04 Honda Element ..

Blue, good mileage and carries a ton... I've been tempted to put a yellow light and 'police box' on the windows.

[Pastiche423]

92. Quickie r2

[serryjw]

93. I love my RTD Bus!

n/t

[flvegan]

94. Lamborghini Countach disguised as a Mazda PR5

I'm stealthy like that.

[A Brand New World]

96. Saturn!

n/t

[tibbir]

98. 2005 Nissan Sentra

and I love it.

[sakabatou]

139. '98 Nissan Sentra

[Greylyn58]

99. I have a '96 Saturn SL1

Best car I've ever owned. I love it.

[Awsi Dooger]

100. Other; Infiniti G20

A '95 crimson pearl version, in need of a bath. But I did successfully replace the left headlight bulb the other day, quite a mechanical feat especially at night with a flashlight and a screwdriver as my only tools.

I have no idea how I posted here before GOPisEvil, who has a '94 G20. Hopefully his excuse is a Saturday round of golf. I wasn't that lucky.

[yourout]

102. VW Jetta, Ford Escape, Mercury Sable, Dodge Caravan.

With three teenagers our driveway looks like a used car lot.

[Dhampir Kampf]

103. Ford 150..but

I want a yota tacoma. Lot better on gas.

[ncrainbowgrrl]

104. Mazda 626 (1999) and Mazda 3s (2005)

We've had good luck with Mazda so far.

Good value for the money, imho.

[Indy_Dem_Defender]

106. Chevrolet

Beretta, 2 actually, 1990 models, one is a regular model 4 cyl automatic gotten 90k miles on it in 7 years of ownership. The other I bought since the first was so reliable, is a Indy 500 Pace Car Edition, V6 with a rebuilt engine, the body has no rust or damage and the paint is just slightly faded in a couple of spots very good condition. I'd put these cars against any Honda and Toyota around the same age as proof that Honda and Toyota cars are overhyped when it comes to reliability.

[dchill]

110. Lots of us drive Chrysler products...

my "Other" is a Dodge Caravan.

[TahitiNut]

133. More than Acura, Audi, or Mercedes ... for sure.

:shrug: :eyes:

[Greyhound]

114. WTF? You don't know the names of the other half dozen manufacturers?

MoPar
Nissan
Mitsubichi (the largest manufacturer in the world)
Kia
Hyundai
Saturn (GM heritage, but different company)
Saab

:wtf:

[muriel_volestrangler]

115. Only 10 options are allowed in a poll (n/t)

[tool_of_the_people]

117. Ford, Mercury & Mercury

Between my wife, my son and me, we have three FORD products.
1992 Mercury Cougar (218,000 miles)
1993 Mercury Gran Marquis (130,000 miles)
1997 Ford F-150 Truck (109,000 miles)

We've always had good luck with Fords.

[Mark E. Smith]

119. 2001 Saturn L300

119,000 miles and just getting started.

V6 Northstar engine that is deceptively powerful.

And the cops never stop me because who'd suspect a Saturn of blowing by at 90 miles per hour?

[Rob H.]

120. Dodge here

"I drive a Dodge Stratus!! You don't talk about my Dodge Stratus that way!!"

[EstimatedProphet]

121. Dodge Dakota

[guidod]

122. Chrysler PT Cruiser. But

it would be gutless without it's turbo. My wife owns a Lexus by Toyota.

[ZinZen]

123. Volvo S40

[thinkingwoman]

124. Mazda. nt

[nonconformist]

125. Proud GM owner. Husband owns a Ford.

I'm from metro Detroit, and most of my family either work for or are drawing a pension from GM and Ford. I would NEVER buy a foreign brand.

[mcscajun]

126. 1995 Saturn SC1 -- it's got nearly 189,000 miles on it.

:)

[PassingFair]

128. We have 2 cars....both from 1995: a Cadillac and a Toyota Wagon

We bought the Toyota in '95 and haven't had a lick of trouble with it.

The Cadillac was inherited from a dead republican relative. It's my luxury ride.

My grandmother is spinning in her grave if she has any clue that I got her car!

[Delphinus]

131. Ten year old Cavalier. n/t

[Ron Green]

132. 2 Cars: Average 50 MPG - total 14 air bags

VW Jetta Wagon and VW Golf - both diesel powered.

[derby378]

134. Used to own a 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

I loved that car - big and roomy, very comfortable. But at 150,000 miles, the engine started giving out, leaking oil all the time.

Now I drive a Toyota Camry with a four-cylinder engine. Better fuel economy than the old LTD, and much more reliable, too.

[lovuian]

135. 3 Toyotas Love them

:bounce:
I've owned Chrysler Ford and Hondas but the best one was Toyota

[stlsaxman]

136. A 1984 Scremm Piltchard Fias LX

Why do you ask?

[TriMetFan]

137. I just bought a

2006 GM Pontiac Vibe which is made by Toyota. The Vibe is just the Toyota Matrix. We also own a 2003 Chrysler Town & Country.

[footinmouth]

138. I love my 2002 Taurus

I don't drive much so I will probably have the thing for 20 years.