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Old 01-25-2008, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by diabolik!
i want one of those soooooooo bad!
Mine is for sale. Long story, basically, don't get to ride, ever . Still grin like an idiot every time I sit on it in the garage though.... I love the bike! Don't want to sell it. They are building them in some Asian country now; mine is a British built one.

If I were immortal, I'd have a Speed Triple and a Daytona 675 too... And I wouldn't have any thoughts of selling my Bonnie.
 
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Old 01-25-2008, 11:29 AM
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1972 TR6
2008 Scion tC
2004 RX330
2003 Jetta GLX VR6
and the true "clown car" 1996 Corolla
 
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Old 01-25-2008, 11:31 AM
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1972 TR6
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2004 RX330
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and the true "clown car" 1996 Corolla
Pics of the TR6!!!!!
 
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Old 01-25-2008, 01:48 PM
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Old 01-27-2008, 12:23 AM
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here's my other vehicle i love it to death but, now it rarely gets driven. poor thing. L.A. gas prices, traffic and parking just isn't very forgiving to the beast. in fact, it is hell. works fine back home in san antonio...

i've been considering letting it go to a new home. but, i'm torn between that or keeping it and dropping a new engine in it.


 
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Old 01-27-2008, 04:54 AM
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Here's my current DD:
 
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Old 02-01-2008, 07:17 AM
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Other rides

We have an E320 4-matic and an A6 Avant for winter, C5 Vette and '78 bug convertibles for summer, '50 Chev Tin Woody for retro and a F250 for work stuff...the Mini is the most fun but the Vette will make you smile days after the last ride.
 
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Old 02-01-2008, 07:50 AM
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If I had to choose between a MINI and a 'Vette, I would take the MINI. It's more my size. If I could have both, why not!!!!!?
 
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Old 02-01-2008, 07:52 AM
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This is my other ride.






JUST KIDDING, only in my dreams... I did get to drive the heck out of it for a half hour

In reality my wife's car is an 06 Odyssey . What can I say: kids, carpooling & space = necessity

For a minivan, it's quite nice I have to say.
 
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Old 02-01-2008, 12:38 PM
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We're an all-Mini family. (No kids, no dogs.)

Hers: PG/B 2004 MC
His: DS/B 2007 MCS

Her next car will probably be a 2009/10 MCSa. Hers is promised to a niece after she's allowed to have her own car.
 
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i got my 07 MCS and i got the wife a 07 MAZDASPEED 6. i want to hook that up but she is pretty set on it being left stock. its fast 274 hp, awd, and 6 speed--ultimate family fun car.
 
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Old 02-02-2008, 05:05 PM
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2007 Honda CRV - Wife's car...
2001 Jeep Wrangler - Mine - Going up for sale now that I got the MCS
1994 Dodge Ram - For taking to boat back and forth to the ramp
2006 Harley Sportster - Upgraded to 1250cc - I had forgot how much I love to ride

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Old 02-02-2008, 07:30 PM
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2003 Honda Odyssey - it's a necessity with 3 kids!
 
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Old 02-03-2008, 10:04 AM
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My cars are in my signature:

MCS - my daily driver
A3 - wife's daily driver. this car also doubles as the family hauler.
993 - fun weekend & spirited driving car
 
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Old 02-03-2008, 09:19 PM
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Subaru WRX STI.

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Originally Posted by Mach V Dan
OOOOOOHHHHHHH!!!

Love the white. I freakin' love this car...
 
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I also own a *** Import Mitsubishi FTO GPX. I hear they are extremely rare over there in the States?
 
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Old 02-03-2008, 10:47 PM
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I also own a *** Import Mitsubishi FTO GPX. I hear they are extremely rare over there in the States?
Hmm. Sorry. I didn't realise I couldn't shorten the word 'Japanese'. It got censored!
 
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Old 02-03-2008, 10:58 PM
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Mine is Buffy. 2002 with 5,600 miles on her. She'll share her garage with Clubby Otto.
 

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Old 02-04-2008, 11:39 AM
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1979 Triumph Spitfire
2003 Land Rover Discovery
2006 Volvo XC90

Along with the Mini, they give us fun for all seasons....
 
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Old 02-04-2008, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by cloud10
Mine is Buffy. 2002 with 5,600 miles on her. She'll share her garage with Clubby Otto.
Buffy has some interesting passengers...
 
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Old 02-04-2008, 12:37 PM
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the MINI lasted one month as a baby-hauler. Just wasn't cutting it, so I picked up another modern classic (if only I would have bought the GP...hindsight being 20/20 now that I don't need the backseat).

 
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Old 02-04-2008, 12:48 PM
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Old 02-04-2008, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by WetNoseRanch
Buffy has some interesting passengers...
My two lifesize Koko Gorillas and Joe Gorilla (in front) never leave the car. No one else has ever driven with me except the apes. I need to find another pair of Doggles for one of the apes in back. I have some for my dogs, but really don't want the apes to have a good pair, they play with them too much.
Although I own a stuffed animal shop, I just wanted the girls to go along for my rides. They are belted in and love to cruise. I love watching reactions when people realize it isn't two people in back.
I'm afraid the MINI is too small for such fun, but I already have a couple of little furry guys who will be MINI mascots. Since no food, drink, perfumes, smoking, etc. are allowed in my cars the stuffed variety sometimes make the best passengers.
Usually I drive the Titan or Suburban for errands. Don't want anyone hurting my cars. They seem to ignore the big cars.
 
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Old 02-04-2008, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cloud10
I love watching reactions when people realize it isn't two people in back.
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OMG - that's funny. I certainly would do a double take!
 


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