What kind of car do you drive?

[Boots]

I have an orange Subaru Crosstrek that I love.

 

[A Slightly New Used Server]

I have an orange Subaru Crosstrek that I love.

#subarugang

I've got a jasmine green Impreza (obviously a hatch).

 

[Crystal]

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport...it's...meh...but it gets me around. I miss my 2015 VW Golf TSI S.

 

[Benefvctr]

I have a 2020 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E, which is extremely comfortable for a "truck" (queue NART folks). I do much prefer to drive my Wife's 2021 Volvo XC60 T6 because it's fun and fast.

 

[A Slightly New Used Server]

And to add some more to this thread:

My next car will be an electric, whenever that happens. I'll need to live in a place where I can get a charger installed though, so not where I am now. Using what's available today for electrics, the current one would be the Ioniq 5

 

[The Eye in the Sky!]

Mazda3. Coming from Fords my entire life, this thing feels like a luxury sports car.

 

[~Lightning~]

A 13 year old Ford Focus, I could upgrade but my commute is 10 minutes, and it's low milage/well specced - I'd rather keep the money for now

 

[the_promised_land]

And to add some more to this thread:

My next car will be an electric, whenever that happens. I'll need to live in a place where I can get a charger installed though, so not where I am now. Using what's available today for electrics, the current one would be the Ioniq 5

I’ve got electric. MG ZS EV, best car I’ve ever driven. I only really drive around town and work 5 minutes away, and have free charging so it’s great!

 

[A Slightly New Used Server]

I’ve got electric. MG ZS EV, best car I’ve ever driven. I only really drive around town and work 5 minutes away, and have free charging so it’s great!

Oh man. That's the dream right there. That looks like a car I'd enjoy having as well!

 

[the_promised_land]

Look how happy I am!

 

[A Slightly New Used Server]

lmao amazing

 

[Fool's Requiem]

I have two.

My daily is a 2018 Lexus ES350. Hoping that this thing lasts as long as it is said to last. Only problem is the lack of a navigation system and/or Android Auto.

My weekend/summer car is the 99 Mustang convertible that I've had since 2010. Currently, I have the bumper removed because I'm trying replace the cheap shitty one the autobody shop put on. The convertible top needs to be replaced because it leaks like crazy, and the suspension the original owner installed on this thing to try to turn it into a track star scares ASE certified mechanics away. Otherwise, it still runs good for a 22 year old car with 180k+ miles on it. Still intend to drive it until it dies.

 

[VashTheStampede]

Ooh I'm in the electric club! We have an orange 2021 Nissan Leaf and it is AMAZING.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

I'd buy into Electric if the infrastructure was set up for it in the US, and if they managed to improve the tech for sodium ion so we stop using lithium ion.

If I get an e-car, it'll probably be a hybrid. Was realllllly hoping Ford would make a Mustang hybrid with a V8 and AWD, but they chose the lazy route.

 

[Nae'blis]

I'm driving a 2017 Ford Focus. Nothing super special, but it gets me where I need to go!

 

[Jawneh]

Got a 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 2009 Suzuki SX4. Both of them with ample issue to boot, of which the latter is currently not street legal as I couldn't be bothered to try to figure out the exhaust issue in it. Looking into something new fairly soon. Probably a hybrid of some sort as there's not enough reliable chargers for full electric around here.

 

[A Slightly New Used Server]

I'd buy into Electric if the infrastructure was set up for it in the US, and if they managed to improve the tech for sodium ion so we stop using lithium ion.

If I get an e-car, it'll probably be a hybrid. Was realllllly hoping Ford would make a Mustang hybrid with a V8 and AWD, but they chose the lazy route.

Working on that infrastructure...(I'm in the field)

 

[Tommy Boy]

Here's my "car" The SV1 Scooter from Beyond. 26lbs, 7.8 Whr battery up to 15 miles of range, 350 watt motor with 750 watt peak power, IP65 water resistant, no problem to ride in the rain or snow, and airless tires to prevent punctures and flats.

I drove a '14 Nissan Altima before I moved here permanently in 2020. If I ever had to drive a car again, I would like to go with a hybrid or full electric, but I don't think I'll ever be a car owner again.

 

[shortkut]

We’rea Suburu family. Got a 2017 forester we own and leasing a 2022 Outback

 

[Kat]

I'm driving a 2017 Ford Focus. Nothing super special, but it gets me where I need to go!

I rented one of those once. They look unassuming, but holy shit are they actually fun as all get out. It's the only car I've ever been a bit sad to give back.

My weekend/summer car is the 99 Mustang convertible that I've had since 2010. Currently, I have the bumper removed because I'm trying replace the cheap shitty one the autobody shop put on. The convertible top needs to be replaced because it leaks like crazy, and the suspension the original owner installed on this thing to try to turn it into a track star scares ASE certified mechanics away. Otherwise, it still runs good for a 22 year old car with 180k+ miles on it. Still intend to drive it until it dies.

My daily driver is a '95 Miata with about 194k miles on it. It has duct tape on the top and could use a new suspension, but you'll pry that thing from my cold, dead, hands.

This isn't mine, but it's the same model (mine is black and tan with pink ghost-ish flames):

 

[Tommy Boy]

My daily driver is a '95 Miata with about 194k miles on it. It has duct tape on the top and could use a new suspension, but you'll pry that thing from my cold, dead, hands.

My friend has a Miata and feels the exact same way. "Bury me with this car" lmao.

 

[Christina]

Ooh I'm in the electric club! We have an orange 2021 Nissan Leaf and it is AMAZING.

A Sunset Orange 2021 SV+ Nissan Leaf. We only have the one car in this house because why spend all that money to have 2. I work from now home anyways. I don't think I'll ever go back to an ICE car. I love the way they drive and never having to stop at the gas station. It's years down the road but right now the Volkswagen ID Buzz looks super cool for our next car.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

I rented one of those once. They look unassuming, but holy shit are they actually fun as all get out. It's the only car I've ever been a bit sad to give back.


My daily driver is a '95 Miata with about 194k miles on it. It has duct tape on the top and could use a new suspension, but you'll pry that thing from my cold, dead, hands.

This isn't mine, but it's the same model (mine is black and tan with pink ghost-ish flames):
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If I didn't already have a Mustang which is an impractical car itself, I would have definitely jumped at the chance to get a Miata instead of a Lexus.

I'd also really love to drive that GR Corolla, too. Gotta be one of the most exciting modern day cars I've seen in a while.

Big issue with me wanting to try different cars is the lack of money, my minimal mechanical skills, and the fact that I move every few years. I'm still not even sure how I'm going to go about moving two vehicles when I move in a year or two.

 

[Kat]

Big issue with me wanting to try different cars is the lack of money, my minimal mechanical skills, and the fact that I move every few years. I'm still not even sure how I'm going to go about moving two vehicles when I move in a year or two.

I found someone on Craigslist who restores classics and also teaches people to restore them, and talked him into showing me how to do some basic wrenching on my car. We did all my brakes and fixed an oil leak, and it worked out to be cheaper than taking it to a shop. One of the reasons I love having an old car is how easy they are to work on. Sports cars can be a bit annoying because they're low and compact, so stuff can be a struggle to get to, but otherwise it's easier than it sounds.

I guess to move two vehicles, you'd need someone to give you a ride from your new place back to your old one. Hopefully you don't move far, otherwise that'll be a big pain or expensive.

 

[Madden_07]

I currently have a 2006 Jeep Wrangler and a 2010 Infiniti G37 coupe, practicality be damned!

 

[Fool's Requiem]

I currently have a 2006 Jeep Wrangler and a 2010 Infiniti G37 coupe, practicality be damned!

Man, having to deal with Nissan AND Chrysler shenanigans just seems like a major pain in the ass.

 

[Madden_07]

Eh, honestly it's not been that bad. It probably helps that I've become more mechanically inclined over the years and have the tools to do most of the work on them.

Plus not having a car payment is amazing.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Plus not having a car payment is amazing.

Right?! I had to buy a second car because my Mustang needed some major work done, and losing 400-500 a month to car payments kinda blows.

 

[turkey]

Nissan Altima… but I was driving a two door ‘97 Chevy cav from 16-21 and I miss it but it wasn’t exactly safe or good for the family…

 

[Lunar Kreskents]

I no longer drive because of my eyes, but back in the day I drove a Honda Accord.

Here's my "car" The SV1 Scooter from Beyond. 26lbs, 7.8 Whr battery up to 15 miles of range, 350 watt motor with 750 watt peak power, IP65 water resistant, no problem to ride in the rain or snow, and airless tires to prevent punctures and flats.

I feel like I need to get something like this to get around easier, but like.. where does one park it? Does it fold up or something? Just how dangerous is it really?

 

[Tommy Boy]

I feel like I need to get something like this to get around easier, but like.. where does one park it? Does it fold up or something? Just how dangerous is it really?

It does fold and lock, and it has a built-in chain wire for locking to stuff. I live in Harlem, so I bring it inside if I'm not using it. You can't really leave stuff outside like this overnight in NYC anywhere without the risk of losing it. You also need to charge it inside, but if you own the thing you can remove the battery and bring it inside. I rent this from a service for $45/mo so I have to bring the entire thing inside, I don't have the key for the battery.

About the danger part.... it's really subjective. I've fallen around 3 times on my own in two years, either by my own accident or doing something dumb. I've been hit twice so far, most recently last week pretty badly (lol). I think other people are more dangerous than myself. I also think road conditions are a huge factor as this scooter only has one spring for shocks, so if it's not decently paved, it's going to suck. But despite all that I just said, I consider it safer than a moped or motorcycle or something. I feel pretty safe and in control of my speed when I'm riding. If you've ever rode stuff like this, even non-electric stuff, you'll have an easier time.

 

[shortkut]

I no longer drive because of my eyes, but back in the day I drove a Honda Accord.

What’s wrong with your eyes?

 

[Ashlee]

I drive a white 2020 Honda Civic Sport with blacked out rims. Buying a car right as covid started to get taken seriously came with a lot of rebates, haha. I love it. Best outcome I could have hoped for, honestly.

 

[Crystal]

I drive a white 2020 Honda Civic Sport with blacked out rims. Buying a car right as covid started to get taken seriously came with a lot of rebates, haha. I love it. Best outcome I could have hoped for, honestly.

Smart move to get in on those rebates!

 

[poj]

I drive a Ford Cmax. At the point I got it (my Renault had become a money pit) I looked into electric. Was a family of 5 very tall adults at the time (my elder son is 6'6 and at 5' 10" I am "tiny mummy"!) and we simply couldn't fit into any of the electric cars in my price range. Plus the infrastructure in the UK sucks although is improving.

 

[The Flame]

Jeep Wrangler. 2018 I think. Second vehicle I've ever owned but first new. Kinda just wanted something higher up that would make driving in the northern wastes known as Minnesota easier and thought Jeeps were kinda cool. It's doing its job pretty well so far compared to the HHR I had previously.

 

[Requiem]

An absolutely PRISTINE (sun damaged paint, broken motor mount, and key scratches on the passenger side not withstanding) 2010 Mazda 3. Looks aside, I actually really love my car

 

[Crystal]

An absolutely PRISTINE (sun damaged paint, broken motor mount, and key scratches on the passenger side not withstanding) 2010 Mazda 3. Looks aside, I actually really love my car

Sounds about right! I have a '93 Suburban I've owned for a good 17 years at this point, it needs a hell of a lot of work, and it's too expensive to run these days, but I love that truck. It's sun damaged, the interior is falling to pieces, but it's such a great truck, and the engine is still amazing. Nothing wrong with loving them when they show their age!

 

[Kat]

I drive a white 2020 Honda Civic Sport with blacked out rims. Buying a car right as covid started to get taken seriously came with a lot of rebates, haha. I love it. Best outcome I could have hoped for, honestly.

Talk about perfect timing! I checked the expected sale price of my car during the height of the car shortage craziness, and it was three times what I'd paid for it over a decade ago. Completely ridiculous, it's a good thing you didn't wait a moment longer.

 

[Ashlee]

Talk about perfect timing! I checked the expected sale price of my car during the height of the car shortage craziness, and it was three times what I'd paid for it over a decade ago. Completely ridiculous, it's a good thing you didn't wait a moment longer.

I get offers from my dealership every time I take it in for service, and every few months after. I walked out of the lot, brand new, at around $21.5k. 3 years later, they're offering me almost $30k for the car. If I had something better lined up I'd take it in a heartbeat but I like my little car.

 

[Lunar Kreskents]

It does fold and lock, and it has a built-in chain wire for locking to stuff. I live in Harlem, so I bring it inside if I'm not using it. You can't really leave stuff outside like this overnight in NYC anywhere without the risk of losing it. You also need to charge it inside, but if you own the thing you can remove the battery and bring it inside. I rent this from a service for $45/mo so I have to bring the entire thing inside, I don't have the key for the battery.

Very interesting! I live in Madison WI so I'd have to buy such a thing, at least, I've never seen anything like that for rent here. There is a big biking culture here though, so at least there's lots of bike lanes and trails.

Looking at their website, it does look like you can essentially chain it up at a bike rack if you're out and about or whatever. And fold it up and roll it around? That's pretty cool. My hands are weak randomly so carrying it around on and off busses or wherever is one of the problems I've been trying to figure out, but I guess I could roll it around!

About the danger part.... it's really subjective. I've fallen around 3 times on my own in two years, either by my own accident or doing something dumb. I've been hit twice so far, most recently last week pretty badly (lol). I think other people are more dangerous than myself.

Yikes!! I hope you are okay!! Do you wear a helmet? I'm amazed by the bikers here as I'd be kind of terrified of getting hit by a car and bikers do get hit by cars often enough it seems.. at least there are a number of white bikes in memorial around town where a biker died.

I also think road conditions are a huge factor as this scooter only has one spring for shocks, so if it's not decently paved, it's going to suck. But despite all that I just said, I consider it safer than a moped or motorcycle or something.

Hmm yeah that's a good point, not sure road conditions are super great here, I might have to scope out the terrain in the few very specific places I go....

I feel pretty safe and in control of my speed when I'm riding. If you've ever rode stuff like this, even non-electric stuff, you'll have an easier time.

I do have a little non-electric scooter that someone bought me to ride around a startup I used to work at. I was pretty comfortable riding it all around the office at high speed, so I fear I might find them a little too thrilling and get cocky lol. Maybe I'll have to give that one a go outside, though without perfectly flat terrain I feel like it won't work.

Thanks for the deets, that's all very interesting! I hope you heal from your wreck quickly

What’s wrong with your eyes?

My left eye especially likes to look around without the right, sometimes they won't stay open properly and obscures vision, other times they thrash around like REM sleep, or what I call eye tremor. Other times everything is too bright which makes things blurry.. I think maybe they dilate slightly too much or something. They like to throw parties up there and I'm never invited.

I have myasthenia gravis antibodies, but a "rare" antibody profile and I had a bad hyper-reaction to the nerve drug used to treat this (pyridostigmine). Doctors don't know what's wrong with me, so I've dubbed my condition pseudo-MG for now!

 

[shortkut]

I have myasthenia gravis antibodies, but a "rare" antibody profile and I had a bad hyper-reaction to the nerve drug used to treat this (pyridostigmine). Doctors don't know what's wrong with me, so I've dubbed my condition pseudo-MG for now!

I’m sorry to hear that. The few patients I have with MG get IVIG, but that is usually when they are in [impending] crisis or exacerbations

 

[Lunar Kreskents]

I’m sorry to hear that. The few patients I have with MG get IVIG, but that is usually when they are in [impending] crisis or exacerbations

After the bad pyridostigmine experience, I have a harebrained theory that I'm extremely intolerant to cholinesterase inhibitors present in foods due to some kind of enzyme deficiency, and that I don't "technically" have MG at all, but that the antibodies are functionally stepping in for cholinesterase, protecting me from the violent muscle jerks of excess acetylcholine. I've managed to (with meticulous research and effort anyway) considerably improve my MG symptoms following this thinking without any immunosuppressants. Maybe I'll make a post in here a some point, the story is long and technical, but it would nice to find a medical researcher somewhere, someday, who understands cholinesterase deeply. I feel like can't be the only person on the planet trying to trace this line of thought, and if I only ask enough people eventually someday I'll find them lol

 

[Tirith]

1990 GMC 1500 pickup. 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. 2023 Toyota Venza. And unfortunately, a 2018 Volvo VNR Daycab.

The Rav4 will be going away for a Supra in a couple years...

 

[shortkut]

After the bad pyridostigmine experience, I have a harebrained theory that I'm extremely intolerant to cholinesterase inhibitors present in foods due to some kind of enzyme deficiency, and that I don't "technically" have MG at all, but that the antibodies are functionally stepping in for cholinesterase, protecting me from the violent muscle jerks of excess acetylcholine. I've managed to (with meticulous research and effort anyway) considerably improve my MG symptoms following this thinking without any immunosuppressants. Maybe I'll make a post in here a some point, the story is long and technical, but it would nice to find a medical researcher somewhere, someday, who understands cholinesterase deeply. I feel like can't be the only person on the planet trying to trace this line of thought, and if I only ask enough people eventually someday I'll find them lol

At best I would be able to follow along with what you’re saying (as I did in this post) but I’d be scared to even venture a guess as it isn’t in my wheelhouse of expertise. If you ever need an infusion and have questions about the medication, then I’m your expert

 

[Lunar Kreskents]

At best I would be able to follow along with what you’re saying (as I did in this post) but I’d be scared to even venture a guess as it isn’t in my wheelhouse of expertise. If you ever need an infusion and have questions about the medication, then I’m your expert

I will definitely keep you in mind! I've been following along diligently in the MG subreddit for the past year, super helpful to know someone who actually knows about this stuff. At-home infusions sound awesome, like an angel coming to your house. It seems like most patients have to go in regularly and it's a mess when all the muscles in your body are going on strike.

 

[shortkut]

I will definitely keep you in mind! I've been following along diligently in the MG subreddit for the past year, super helpful to know someone who actually knows about this stuff. At-home infusions sound awesome, like an angel coming to your house. It seems like most patients have to go in regularly and it's a mess when all the muscles in your body are going on strike.

If you’re still in Madison, the company I work for has a location in Wauwatosa, so they would definitely service your area

 

[Lunar Kreskents]

If you’re still in Madison, the company I work for has a location in Wauwatosa, so they would definitely service your area

Very interesting, that's extremely handy to know! Is there some kind of special insurance that deals with at home infusions? Sometimes I wonder if I should change my insurance. Though I lucked out a bit with what I have, over the past couple years the vast majority of things ended up being at the university hospital and their financial aid covered ALL of those costs, a small miracle.

 

[Tommy Boy]

Sheesh sorry I missed this, still getting used to how notifications work on here.

Very interesting! I live in Madison WI so I'd have to buy such a thing, at least, I've never seen anything like that for rent here. There is a big biking culture here though, so at least there's lots of bike lanes and trails.

There are far better brands out there for purchase, but I'm limited to only a handful to rent. There is certainly a scooter out there for you.

Looking at their website, it does look like you can essentially chain it up at a bike rack if you're out and about or whatever. And fold it up and roll it around? That's pretty cool. My hands are weak randomly so carrying it around on and off busses or wherever is one of the problems I've been trying to figure out, but I guess I could roll it around!

Yes, you can roll it! If I have to squeeze into a tight train, I'll fold it up and wheel it around like a wheelbarrow. From what I've seen, most models have a handle in an ergonomic place, so carrying it isn't a death wish. Mine is right on the front where the center of gravity is, so on the off-chance that I do have to pick it up off the ground, I'm grabbing it at the most balanced part on the scooter.

Yikes!! I hope you are okay!! Do you wear a helmet? I'm amazed by the bikers here as I'd be kind of terrified of getting hit by a car and bikers do get hit by cars often enough it seems.. at least there are a number of white bikes in memorial around town where a biker died.

I can make an entire thread about the injuries I've suffered on the roads here, but most of them are dumb and miniscule to mention. I had a really bad accident in July 2021 on a moped that landed me in the hospital, and almost made me infertile. I was wearing a helmet during that, but I hate to say that I'm a piece of shit and still don't wear a helmet for the pictured scooter. I should, but I don't. It's another thing to carry, which is such a bad excuse, but it's my excuse. I am putting myself in danger every single day by not wearing one. All it takes is one slip and a bump to the head on a curb for it to be game over.

Hmm yeah that's a good point, not sure road conditions are super great here, I might have to scope out the terrain in the few very specific places I go....

FWIW, there are models that include off-road tires or better suspension systems that would completely alleviate this concern. I don't have these things because most parts of Manhattan have bike lanes or are bike friendly. But totally reasonable for someone outside the city.

I do have a little non-electric scooter that someone bought me to ride around a startup I used to work at. I was pretty comfortable riding it all around the office at high speed, so I fear I might find them a little too thrilling and get cocky lol. Maybe I'll have to give that one a go outside, though without perfectly flat terrain I feel like it won't work.

I tried a manual scooter before I got this one and couldn't keep up - WITH perfectly flat terrain. I was exhausted on my way back from work one day and felt like only one leg was getting a workout while the other was toothpicking. If you have the strength, by all means, but I could not muster it on a warm day for over an hour. The razor scooter kid in me is long dead.

Thanks for the deets, that's all very interesting! I hope you heal from your wreck quickly

My pleasure! And already healed up!

 

[Tirith]

Madison WI is the only place I've seen drinking bicycles. That place was awesome....