# What does your ride look like? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 17, 2008, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955 "2008-02-17T03:43:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/61 "2008-02-19T06:32:35Z")
Me in my [2003 Nissan 350Z](http://www.lfexaminer.com/misc/vir_0080.jpg), passing something red in the esses at VIRginia International Raceway. ---
**Author:** ![scr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/62 "2008-02-19T06:52:56Z")
I try to ride my [HP Velotechnik Speedmachine](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b86/kkobayashi1/IMG_1627.jpg) to work every day. I hope to replace it with a [Fietser Bries](http://fietser.be/afbeeldingen/BriesFinal_resize.jpg) when they finally start manufacturing it. When I have long-distance errands after work or the weather is particularly nasty, I use my [Mercedes 240D](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b86/kkobayashi1/2005-08-05-09h41m51.jpg). ---
**Author:** ![Santo\_Rugger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e95f7d/32.png) [@Santo\_Rugger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santo_Rugger)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/63 "2008-02-19T14:43:36Z")
[2006 Dodge Charger Daytona](http://www.dragtimes.com/images/9333-2006-Dodge-Charger.jpg). Mine was identical to the one pictured when I bought it, but I’ve added headers, a cold air intake, tinted the windows darker, and added a few decals and a rocking stereo system, amongst other things. ---
**Author:** ![Santo\_Rugger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e95f7d/32.png) [@Santo\_Rugger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santo_Rugger)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/64 "2008-02-19T19:54:37Z")
I stumbled across this pic of my car on my computer today, and figured I’d share the actual pic. The only difference between now and when the picture was taken is that it has “DODGE CHARGER” in the Dodger style font, and DAYTONA in the Daytona style font as a decal on the top of the windshield. [http://nmt.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30127822&l=71e7d&id=110000200](http://nmt.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30127822&l=71e7d&id=110000200) ---
**Author:** ![Cowgirl\_Jules](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@Cowgirl\_Jules](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cowgirl_Jules)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/65 "2008-02-19T20:05:25Z")
My 2005 [Dodge 2500 diesel](http://www.flickr.com/photos/cowgirljules/1536869425/), shortly after I put the new winch on it this fall. It’s slowly evolving into my ideal hunting rig, and is my daily driver for now. I’m shopping for a utility truck which will replace it as a work truck though. ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/66 "2008-02-19T20:42:45Z")
[My Mazdaspeed3 (daily driver)](http://flickr.com/photos/10073111@N04/sets/72157603214737329/) [My 91 Mustang GT (weekend toy)](http://flickr.com/photos/10073111@N04/sets/72157603214546342/) [My Honda Shadow Aero 750](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1041/809462110_b5d044c16f_b.jpg) Also have a 1995 F-150 4x4, and a 1998 Contour that my sister is driving right now, no pics up right now. I like collecting vehicles apparently. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![dynamitedave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed655f/32.png) [@dynamitedave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dynamitedave)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2008, 8:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/67 "2008-02-20T08:43:36Z")
One of my rides. Link to [Youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_PRB2e5Qxc) And now the [fun](http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j248/JustInCase_2006/?action=view¤t=27f9f351.jpg) ride ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2008, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/68 "2008-02-20T16:03:52Z")
[QUOTE=dynamitedave] One of my rides. Link to [Youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_PRB2e5Qxc) [/QUOTE] Your ride probably cost more than all of mine combined. Plus it makes you money, hopefully! ---
**Author:** ![masterofnone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@masterofnone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/masterofnone)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2008, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/69 "2008-02-20T17:53:42Z")
[QUOTE=enipla] [There’s a Pathfinder under there](http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/enipla/?action=view¤t=IMG_03021.jpg) I make a point to buy dark colored cars. 🙂 [/QUOTE] That looks exactly like my car, but mine’s an '01 Subaru Outback. ---
**Author:** ![dynamitedave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed655f/32.png) [@dynamitedave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dynamitedave)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2008, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/70 "2008-02-20T18:53:21Z")
[QUOTE=control-z] Your ride probably cost more than all of mine combined. Plus it makes you money, hopefully! [/QUOTE] 🙂 Yeah, well the rake’s about NZ$80,000; to replace the tug with an equivalent new one will run to about NZ$120,000-160,000 :eek: It does make me money though 😉 ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2008, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/71 "2008-02-20T21:07:15Z")
It’s not the actual photo of my own car, but a model photo. I present to you [The Cruel Mistress](http://a248.e.akamai.net/7/248/1229/v134/imageonthefly.autodatadirect.com/images/?IMG=U6OLGED2.jpg&WIDTH=640). Mine’s also that weird metallic powder blue, but it’s got an Icelandic flag sticker and a monk on a spring in the rear dash. I’m stuck in between hoping it dies sometime over the next year so I can replace it with something cuter\* and more fuel efficient and trying to hold onto it for two more years if at all possible. \*I’m looking at hatchbacks mostly, with the Toyota Yaris and the Honda Fit at the top of the list. ---
**Author:** ![Morbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morbo/32/389_2.png) [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2008, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/72 "2008-02-20T23:04:51Z")
[My precious](http://www.saabo.com/images/contentimages/historical/saabsonettd.jpg). This one’s identical to my baby, except I don’t have yellow fog lights. [The sticking point in my marriage](http://www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/bmw_r80rt_1986.jpg). Mine’s black. She’s just jealous b/c I’ve had it longer than her. [Everyday car](http://multimedia.wheels.ca/images/12/1d/893b8768495e81de7e06e32ee338.jpeg). Which is to say, her car. ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2008, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/73 "2008-02-20T23:12:40Z")
:eek: A Sonett!!! Those are seriously rare these days. Impressive! ---
**Author:** ![Morbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morbo/32/389_2.png) [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2008, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/74 "2008-02-20T23:38:24Z")
Had it for about ten years. I probably shouldn’t drive it as much as I do, but I can’t help it. I love the manual covered headlights - pull a lever towards you and they “shunk” into the upright position. Back glass is original, thank Og. Replacing it would be a costly custom job. Not much fun working on a V4, though. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Pork\_Rind](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pork_rind/32/111_2.png) [@Pork\_Rind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pork_Rind)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2008, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/75 "2008-02-21T00:30:15Z")
[QUOTE=Johnny L.A.] Here’s one of my [1966 MGB](http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p143/1966_MGB/?action=view¤t=DSCN0163.jpg). [/QUOTE] Niice. Here’s [my updated version](http://web.mac.com/andykeck/IMG_1538.jpg) of the classic British sports car… ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2008, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/76 "2008-02-21T01:31:03Z")
They’re nothing to brag about really, but when the weather is nice its the twin of [this car](http://www.koeppelnissan.com/Images/Picture/2007/May/lg_18706A.JPG). And when the weather sucks, its the twin of [this car](http://images.cars.com/main/DMI/185782/P01033C.jpg). Sure there are sexier 4WD cars, but when you get yours with 6k original miles on it and for free, please feel free to let me know. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Yag\_Rannavach](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/858c86/32.png) [@Yag\_Rannavach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yag_Rannavach)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2008, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/77 "2008-02-21T01:36:26Z")
Not my car, but the same model… [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/1997-Saab-900-SE-Talladega.jpg) ](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/1997-Saab-900-SE-Talladega.jpg) Have to get rid of it soon, though…getting hit with more in repairs/mo than it’d cost to get a new car…(and I just barely have 60k miles on it) ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2008, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/78 "2008-02-21T17:48:09Z")
[This is it.](http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.dependablevan.com/includes/images/Ford_Windstar/1995fordwindstar.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.dependablevan.com/1995fordwindstar.html&h=220&w=400&sz=37&hl=en&start=10&sig2=4205d2T9NROAg-TuSrLlOg&um=1&tbnid=owQZnDnSesz4hM:&tbnh=68&tbnw=124&ei=Crm9R4rNPJfiigHe66GdCQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3D1995%2BWindstar%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG) Well not IT, but it looks exactly like it right down to the color and the trim. And if it were facing the other way, you’d see the banged up rear quarterpanel! ---
**Author:** ![hocow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hocow/32/4112_2.png) [@hocow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hocow)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2008, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/79 "2008-02-21T21:49:43Z")
My ride is covered with salt residue and dirt at the moment, so I’ll post seaparated at birth pics. [This](http://imgs.getauto.com/imgs/ag/ga/75/12/1/1G2WK52J12F277512-1.jpg) is my car’s twin, but mine has [these](http://dealerimages.gabriels.net/Autos/0166/0166_st0640_037.jpg) rims. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2008, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955/80 "2008-02-22T02:23:46Z")
Hey, thanks everyone for participating in this thread! Out of respect, I’d like to post a pic of my previous ride. “Charcoal Grey Steed” took me coast to coast and back again multiple times without a hiccup. Sadly, he suffered an untimely demise after a run-in with an inept mechanic. [My ex-4Runner](http://picasaweb.google.com/yawndave/PostcardTestbed/photo#5149870933580894498) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-ride-look-like/437955.md?page=5)