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mrtew
06/02/2009, 07:39 PM
My VehiCROSS has been my daily driver for 8 years now and has almost 100K on the odo and I've just ordered a new car! Is everyone else still driving theirs all the time or have you bought something new and put the VX on part-time duty? (Unfortunately by "part-time" I probably mean snowy, salty, slushy Michigan/Ontario winters, mostly). If you've bought a new car or are thinking about it seriously post a picture of it here so we can see what might appeal to VX people once they fall in love with something younger and hotter. (meaning don't post your stinking minivan).

I ordered an orange-on-orange 2010 Camaro 300hp V6 LT2. It is not only the sweetest ride that I know of and is all-American/Canadian, but I've spent the past 5 years working on both the showcar and production versions and I'm now I actually get to drive it! This is what it will look like!


http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/roadie2991/Camaro-w-stripes3.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/roadie2991/Cam2.jpg

Sprey
06/02/2009, 07:51 PM
Thats mean !

the only new car lately that ive brought home is a hotwheels Vx.
:cool:

Riff Raff
06/02/2009, 09:03 PM
Thats mean !

the only new car lately that ive brought home is a hotwheels Vx.
:cool:

In regards to the Hot Wheels VX-- wise, very wise.

Hey, isn't that the new U.S. Gov't Camaro??? Since my tax dollars now own it; throw me the keys!!!

Well; I was going to buy a new car, but I bought a new AVR for my Home Theater instead. It's the "flagship" Pioneer Elite #SC-09TX which has a MSRP of $7K. Check out the new Pioneer Elite #SC-09TX at www.PioneerElectronics.com. Prepare to be "wowed"!!!

Gussie2000
06/02/2009, 09:23 PM
I absolutely love that camaro,for the price i think it's a good deal.

However my next ride is definetly a H2, i love that monster & got to own one three to four years by then.

Another rides is the Grand cherokee SRT-8, the infiniti FX37 & chevy Z71.

VX KAT
06/02/2009, 09:39 PM
I've wanted a Camaro since I was 9 yrs old and asked my mom & dad if I could get a 1969 Camaro when I grew up! My Dad (who was a car nut...which is where the car gene obviously came from in me) was sooo proud! "Yup, that's my girl! " He also explained how model years change etc and it would be a long time....well it's been long enough (40 years!) and all that's keeping me from getting one is that little thing called.....mula! Dinero!! $$$ :(

Yes, I'd even take this U.S. Govt issued Camaro! :p Maybe the repair records of GM will get better under gov't ownership! BAHHHHAAAAA!!!, oh wait, I think I just busted a gut laughing so hard!! :laugho:


....but I still want one........:bgwp:

Jolly Roger VX'er
06/02/2009, 10:20 PM
Got a good deal on her & traded in my '96 Dodge Ram w/ 140K miles back in mid-March. Runs good with 4.6L V8 rated @ 300 hp. w/ 5-speed manual. Averages all-around 24-26 mpg. Believe 28-29mpg possible with long highway trip.

Nice thing is...if too many Camaro's hassle me..I could throw on a Ken Belle SC or Rausch SC and put out 475 hp as long as I can find the mula.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/4T_Racing_0011.jpg

kodiak
06/02/2009, 11:30 PM
I love the retro dash layout of the new Camaro, it’s to bad there won’t be a Pontiac version.:(

http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/2010_chevrolet_camaro_cad_image020.jpg

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/media/580x348/ab/abc3ef9bb1854b5586e10db278933fd6.jpg

Ldub
06/03/2009, 01:25 AM
Got a good deal on her & traded in my '96 Dodge Ram w/ 140K miles back in mid-March. Runs good with 4.6L V8 rated @ 300 hp. w/ 5-speed manual. Averages all-around 24-26 mpg. Believe 28-29mpg possible with long highway trip.

Nice thing is...if too many Camaro's hassle me..I could throw on a Ken Belle SC or Rausch SC and put out 475 hp as long as I can find the mula.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/4T_Racing_0011.jpg

Nice!...:thumbup:

A friend of mine has one of these with a powerdyne (I think) centrifugal S/C...goes like a scalded dog...:eek:

vt_maverick
06/03/2009, 05:53 AM
I'm thankful every day for my daughter, but unfortunately it's pushed us in the opposite direction as you guys. I previously owned an Infiniti G35 coupe while my wife owned a two-door Honda Accord, but we had to give both those up when we had the baby. Thankfully I had just bought the VX so it was easy to make the argument to keep it based on the fact that we'd take a beating if we had to resell it after only a couple months.

I use the VX as my daily driver, but work is only 5 miles away so it's no biggie. We bought a 2004 Isuzu Axiom (direct injection engine with 2wd/4h/4l tranny - would love to have that in my VX) a few months ago for about 10K with 78K miles on it, but you'd never know it as both the paint and interior are immaculate. Just like with my VX, the Axioms are now so rare that people often ask us if it's a new model. :cool:

AndyC
06/03/2009, 06:10 AM
I just picked up a 03 Z4. I figured I needed something special for my 40th birthday :p

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/05bluer1/IMG_1219s.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/05bluer1/IMG_1229s.jpg

johnny010
06/03/2009, 06:33 AM
I bought the VX as a weekend vehicle, something that is fun to ride in everyonce in a while.

WormGod
06/03/2009, 07:51 AM
'09 Subaru STi
305-hp, 2.5ltr, 290 lb-ft-tq, 4cyl, intercooled, turbocharged (14.7 psi) Boxer
Short shift 6-speed manual transmission
DCCD AWD

The PERFECT year 'round car!

My lack of personal pics is stunning but she is black to match the VX ;) ....

http://reviews.carreview.com/files/2007/10/2008_subaru_impreza_wrx_sti.jpg

On the H2 note.... I hear the Chinese just purchased Hummer from GM. Hell just froze over just a little bit.

vt_maverick
06/03/2009, 07:59 AM
On the H2 note.... I hear the Chinese just purchased Hummer from GM. Hell just froze over just a little bit.

I bet it further devastates sales when buyers find out they may have to depend upon a Chinese company for warranty work in the very near future (the takeover is supposed to happen in September).

Upside? Maybe the HX Concept will see the light of day. :thumbup:

http://www.likecool.com/Car/Concept/HUMMER%20HX%20Concept/HUMMER-HX-Concept.jpg

pbkid
06/03/2009, 10:07 AM
well this is an interesting thread...because i have been seriously considering making the VX my second driver instead of my primary...

dont have one yet...
but when i get my new vehicle it will be either->

an 09 STI

or

a full size diesel pickup

WormGod
06/03/2009, 10:51 AM
well this is an interesting thread...because i have been seriously considering making the VX my second driver instead of my primary...

dont have one yet...
but when i get my new vehicle it will be either->

an 09 STI

or

a full size diesel pickup

This this thread....

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=15771

Is there a better way to persuade one into getting an STi? ;)

And the interior.... wow. I am SO glad they redid it from scratch. Dual material leather with very swank lit gauges and wrap around cockpit. +2 for Subaru in that dept finally.

Scott Harness
06/03/2009, 11:02 AM
Upside? Maybe the HX Concept will see the light of day. :thumbup:

http://www.likecool.com/Car/Concept/HUMMER%20HX%20Concept/HUMMER-HX-Concept.jpg

That would be sweet! Main thing for me is I really don't want car payments.

vt_maverick
06/03/2009, 11:10 AM
You never know, you might get to see it in the Petersen museum alongside the VX-02 if the Chinese eventually kill Hummer. ;)

pbkid
06/03/2009, 11:25 AM
This this thread....

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=15771

Is there a better way to persuade one into getting an STi? ;)

And the interior.... wow. I am SO glad they redid it from scratch. Dual material leather with very swank lit gauges and wrap around cockpit. +2 for Subaru in that dept finally.

i would LOVE to have the subaru for playing, but i think all that would get me is arrested and my new ride impounded (we dont have legal areas to do things like that in colorado...the closest we have is frozen lakes ;) )

my reasoning behind the truck- better mileage than an STI, i can pull a boat (once i get one)...and i can make my VX into the trail rig i want it to be :naughty:
ps- give me a chip and an exhuast...then we will race STI vs. diesel

tom4bren
06/03/2009, 12:20 PM
Cute Jeep. Paint it pink & it'll look just like Barbie's.:)

pbkid
06/03/2009, 12:30 PM
justin, weren't you just b!tching about not being able to afford anything so your going to sell your VX???

so you buy a chjeap???

doesnt make sense my friend..

kodiak
06/03/2009, 01:12 PM
I just picked up this zippy little go cart about a week ago. It’s a 1990 Ford Festive, basically it's a Mazda 121 with Ford badges. I love this thing! It’s fast fun to drive and it has a real SOHC Mazda 4 banger in it.:p

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC07293.jpg

pbkid
06/03/2009, 01:13 PM
i dunno....i just dont understand how selling the VX is gonna help all that much...its probably only worth like 7K right?

btw...i get FIRST dibbs when you sell :naughty:

tom4bren
06/03/2009, 01:41 PM
If I had a cool god-like name, maybe I'd drive a girly jeep too - it'd have to be Proton tho.:)

Sincerely,

Thor - I have no response to that - tom4bren

pbkid
06/03/2009, 02:01 PM
I hope to get $8k out of it actually. I can do without the $260 a month payments plus insurance, ya know.

well, after you post it for 8 and wait for a little while...then ill buy it for 6.5 from ya ;)

wouldnt mind making a street rod for the girlfriend to drive during the winter outta it (with that gearing it could really get up and go)

kodiak
06/03/2009, 03:38 PM
Hahaha! Hay, I had to do something to get her off my back about the VX and the fact that she will NEVER drive it.:p



People can give me crap for owning a Jeep if they want - at least I don't have a Festiva! :eek: What Richard, you had to have a car your girl could get into? :bwgy:

VehiGAZ
06/03/2009, 04:08 PM
or a full size diesel pickup

Why is this the vehicle of choice in the western mountain states? I have seen them many times in Tahoe, in Montana, and Utah. What gives?

VehiGAZ
06/03/2009, 04:13 PM
Since I bought my VX in Dec 2004, I have brought home three vehicles...

May 2007:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/928GT2.jpg

May 2008:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Mini_GAZ.jpg

Jan 2009:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/fj.jpg

Still need a garage...

pbkid
06/03/2009, 04:20 PM
Why is this the vehicle of choice in the western mountain states? I have seen them many times in Tahoe, in Montana, and Utah. What gives?

well...i snowboard at least 2 days a week, driving sometimes through a couple of feet of snow, thats number one!
also, my next MAJOR purchase will be a wakeboard boat...planning on trading in some of my toys for it, what else am i supposed to pull a 25 foot boat with?? the VX? ;)
i love the STI but for the price, the truck will get better mileage, have more room, and give me more availibility of things to do...

basically i need something bigger with better mileage.....i dont see any more viable options?

VehiGAZ
06/03/2009, 04:28 PM
I just picked up a 03 Z4. I figured I needed something special for my 40th birthday :p

Indeed, Andy! Nice choice! And Happy Birthday to my fellow 40-year-old CT VXer!

Jolly Roger VX'er
06/03/2009, 10:39 PM
it’s to bad there won’t be a Pontiac version.:(


here ya go...too bad Pontiac is on the chopp'in block:

http://jalopnik.com/5244556/asc-to-turn-new-camaro-into-trans+amaro

alanbradley
06/03/2009, 10:47 PM
I brought this home a few weeks ago...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/alanbradley/Yaris%20V499MTG/IMG_0089.jpg

2000 Toyota Yaris SR. 1.3 litres of slightly tweaked Japanese compact goodness that returns over 35mpg even with my heavy lead foot.

I needed something that wasn't guzzling the fuel at the same rate the VX does (ie not a Bentley...) and that was cheap to run and insure (<£20/service doing it myself and £145/year TPFT!) and could be relied on when I have 5:30am starts...

I've had 3 Yaris before this one so it was a bit of a no-brainer!

A

WormGod
06/04/2009, 07:51 AM
Better mileage in a VX than an STi?! :confused:

Now, granted, my VX is S/C'd and only sees the light on Sindays, I mean, Sundays. Roads are more barren, I have no real place to be, and driving it is simply fun. In the end, I turn out about 11-13mpg in the VX.

The STi is a DD. Two days of the week are stop and go traffic, the rest are usually quite tolerable. She does see Saturdays for cruising and errands. Saturdays are also for hanging with friends and simply put, ladies LOVE the STi, hahaha. So far, on average, I get 24-26mpg in the STi. No lie. Even other STi owners swear I am lying, but I kid you all not. She hasn't even seen any autoX yet. I say YET, though I don't think I am gonna go that route with her. The WRX got beat up enough in autoX. The new Borla catback arrives tomorrow so I am installing that this weekend hopefully so that Boxer can rumble and growl like it was meant to. ;)

pbkid
06/04/2009, 10:01 AM
Nope, he is talking about a diesel truck getting better mileage than the sub.

yup, justin got it... my dad is pulling 23 MPG in his F-350 (chipped and exhaust)

wormgod- come up to 10,000 ft elevation and see if you get that kind of mileage ;)

LittleBeast
06/04/2009, 10:19 AM
When the VX tranny was giving me problems I got this:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/6-3-09_075.jpg

pbkid
06/04/2009, 10:48 AM
man...that thing is sexy...i LOVE the body style of those RX-8's...

just dont think i could afford to repair them with 'specialized' mechanics, certified to work on rotary...

probably one of my favorite body styles of any car made

WormGod
06/04/2009, 01:31 PM
yup, justin got it... my dad is pulling 23 MPG in his F-350 (chipped and exhaust)

wormgod- come up to 10,000 ft elevation and see if you get that kind of mileage ;)

10,000ft? Now why would I do something like that? I live on the coast for a reason. :P

Triathlete
06/04/2009, 01:53 PM
Hmmmm! All I've added to my garage lately is this...

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Felt%20B2R/NewBike-FeltB2R020.jpg

...and it gets hellagreat gas mileage!:bwgy:

pbkid
06/04/2009, 02:20 PM
10,000ft? Now why would I do something like that? I live on the coast for a reason. :P

i promise that you would be really dissapointed in the power and gas mileage of BOTH of your vehicles at high altitude ;)

makes your car feel really sluggish (just got back from sea level with my VX)

i gotta say, i have never felt a VX at sea level. the lowest mine has ever been was moab. but it felt like a completely different vehicle. it was actually fun to drive, usually i just feel dissapointed when i step on it in my VX trying to get over the rockies. (it pretty much just revs up a lot and doesnt get any faster at high altitude)

Jolly Roger VX'er
06/04/2009, 09:45 PM
i promise that you would be really dissapointed in the power and gas mileage of BOTH of your vehicles at high altitude ;)

makes your car feel really sluggish (just got back from sea level with my VX)

i gotta say, i have never felt a VX at sea level. the lowest mine has ever been was moab. but it felt like a completely different vehicle. it was actually fun to drive, usually i just feel dissapointed when i step on it in my VX trying to get over the rockies. (it pretty much just revs up a lot and doesnt get any faster at high altitude)

You sir need a SC! Mine was flying up Vale Pass on the way home (moab '08) passing cars that were asthmatic in the slow lane. Plus, I didn't need to brake on the downslope because of the great engine braking these things have! Now that was with 31" tires...now I got 32" tires but it still feels as zippy with the new Dynomax muffler & 2.5" cat-back exhaust.

don moore
06/04/2009, 09:55 PM
you so right Billy ...and you don't have the window tilting problem... by the way.:mad:.mine just started to tilt .grrrr why now:confused: and both sides..wierd:eek:

Jolly Roger VX'er
06/04/2009, 10:07 PM
Nice!...:thumbup:

A friend of mine has one of these with a powerdyne (I think) centrifugal S/C...goes like a scalded dog...:eek:


:bgwb:


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2685939659635484559

:eek:

Ldub
06/04/2009, 10:46 PM
[QUOTE=Jolly Roger VX'er;160792]:bgwb:


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2685939659635484559

:eek:[/QUOTE

Gotta love that sound...:thumbup:

Like rock to a motorhead...:naughty:

kodiak
06/05/2009, 01:27 AM
here ya go...too bad Pontiac is on the chopp'in block:

http://jalopnik.com/5244556/asc-to-turn-new-camaro-into-trans+amaro


Very cool!! To bad we will never see one.:(

MSHardeman
06/05/2009, 08:07 AM
Haven't brought any cars home lately, but should have a new toy in the garage in the next couple of weeks....

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Bike_Cropped.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14652)
The new "toy". Just waiting on the darn seat!!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Custom_Bike_05-27-09_05.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14653)
I think the kids look great together.

tomdietrying
06/05/2009, 08:21 AM
Sweet! What kind of bike is it?
Peace.
Tom

nfpgasmask
06/05/2009, 08:24 AM
I'm still anxiously awaiting my real reply to this thread...you all know about this:

http://www.nofuture.com/myvx/trooper/trooper12.jpg

Which came home a couple weeks ago, and there is one more on deck due to land at my crib any day now! The anxiety is making me crazy! :rotate:

BTW, nice bike, Mark!

And VehiGaz, your 928 is gorgeous.

:) Bart

MSHardeman
06/05/2009, 08:51 AM
Tom, it's a full custom V-twin (sort of like a Harley-Davidson, but there are no actual Harley parts on it). It's not a high dollar custom because a lot of the parts where bought from various catalogs and then had some mild customization done to them, but the bike is 100% unique. It has a soft tail frame with a springer front end, a 100 cubic inch motor and a six speed transmission. I got to ride it during the mock-up phase and it's a monster. It has a ton of low end torque, and it will FLY down the interstate with no problems.

I seem to remember you wanting a bike so get one and let's go RIDE.

CrzyFool
06/05/2009, 01:34 PM
This is my latest . . . most well balanced machine I've ever driven.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_3198.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14658)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_3178.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14657)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Captree_B_W.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14656)

psychos2
06/05/2009, 08:31 PM
I have had this for about a year. Soon to be a collectors item.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3201/thumbs/firebird6.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11129)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3201/thumbs/firebird.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11128)

Ldub
06/06/2009, 12:45 AM
Haven't brought any cars home lately, but should have a new toy in the garage in the next couple of weeks....

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Bike_Cropped.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14652)
The new "toy". Just waiting on the darn seat!!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Custom_Bike_05-27-09_05.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14653)
I think the kids look great together.

That thing looks BAD ASH!!!...:thumbup:

Now YOU gotta start gettin' some ink...:smilewink

VehiGAZ
06/06/2009, 08:59 AM
You sir need a SC!

+1!! My VX never got up to high elevation, but there is nothing like compressing air to make up for thinner air. :)

VehiGAZ
06/06/2009, 09:00 AM
And VehiGaz, your 928 is gorgeous.

:) Bart

Thank you! Now that I have some room in the driveway, I can take it out again once in a while (it's only had one outing so far this year).

Dumke
06/07/2009, 02:45 AM
man...that thing is sexy...i LOVE the body style of those RX-8's...

just dont think i could afford to repair them with 'specialized' mechanics, certified to work on rotary...

probably one of my favorite body styles of any car made

Um correct me if I am wrong. But it has less parts so it cant be that hard to work on the engine.. A guy at my work had a old rx7 that said would never die. He said engine was a cinch and he is no auto mechanic. He has just tinkered enough with crap over the years.



And friend looked at the '10 rx8 models.. OMG one she saw was in the mid 30's because of some specially made seats, fits like a glove (her words).... Um I will save a bit more for a sti. Course I will wait for the Hp bump that is rumored to be had in them as well :D

pbkid
06/08/2009, 05:05 PM
^^^

i have always heard that externally the motors are easy, but internally you are royally #%@ed...gonna pay someone some serious $$$$ to fix anything inside the motor...

was it a shinka??
thats the special edition of the RX-8... black cherry paint :_drool:

WormGod
06/09/2009, 07:56 AM
A hole in the head, but a friend of mine's roommate is letting his '98 Subaru RS go (had a 2.5 STi swap done 2 years ago with many other tuned bells and whistles). Puts out 390hp. I always wanted one. Offered a VERY generous deal to me which is a steal so I am gonna consider it over the week. Looks like the pic but maroon....

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jc/images/99rs_impreza2.jpg

Cobrajet
06/09/2009, 11:41 AM
That's the one I would choose also (but NOT subie blue.) Wish I had another hole in my garage.

VX1032
06/09/2009, 11:52 AM
I just picked up this zippy little go cart about a week ago. It’s a 1990 Ford Festive, basically it's a Mazda 121 with Ford badges. I love this thing! It’s fast fun to drive and it has a real SOHC Mazda 4 banger in it.:p

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC07293.jpg

hate to burst your bubble, but if you look under the hood you will see your car was made in Korea by Kia. First car they ever made for US sale.

kodiak
06/09/2009, 01:54 PM
Burst my bubble?:p I’ve had three of these little gems. The Mazda 121, Kia Pride and the Ford Festival are the same car. Kia and Mazda are one in the same. Just about every Kia made in the last 23 years is a Mazda or has a Mazda drive train.:yes:


hate to burst your bubble, but if you look under the hood you will see your car was made in Korea by Kia. First car they ever made for US sale.

kodiak
06/09/2009, 02:12 PM
Here’s a 4 door Kia pride Cab I rode in about 2 yeas ago in Dalat Vietnam with over 800000 km on the odometer.:cool:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC03916.jpg

VX1032
06/09/2009, 04:33 PM
Burst my bubble?:p I’ve had three of these little gems. The Mazda 121, Kia Pride and the Ford Festival are the same car. Kia and Mazda are one in the same. Just about every Kia made in the last 23 years is a Mazda or has a Mazda drive train.:yes:

The spectra to 2004 and the old sephia, yes, but anything since then is Kia/ Hyundia despign. The sportage is sand alone too. The 3.5 that Kia used up to 05/06 was a Mitsubishi design. Kia bought the design under contracts, like theny did for the Lotus Elan, built a Korean version.

Okay, suffeciently threadjacked at this point.

Okay, recent vehicle brought home, this year, 2008 Kia Sportage, 2009 Kia Rio, 2010 Kia Soul, 2009 Kia Borrego. I don't want to go into last year ;)

WormGod
06/10/2009, 08:20 AM
That was always my favorite Subie, that and the Brat. Don't care for the rest of them, really. I bet you are chomping at the bit but at the same time figure you have enough vehicles, right?

Ya, I am fresh out of room. Garage full and driveway called for.

It's funny you brought that up though cause that determined my choice. It would be the VX or that.... and sry VX lovers but it was a close call. To get it, I would probably get rid of the VX. So.... I decided that the VX stays. For now. Changing manifold gaskets one more time and if the CEL comes back for the same reason one more time.... she gets sold to some random Russian who wants a S/C, hahaha. THEN..... I get an old RS. ;)

samneil2000
06/10/2009, 12:01 PM
We recently picked up a 2010 Fusion Sport with 3.5L and 6 speed auto. She traded in her 05 mustang, and we are loving the Fusion. It's a zippy machine with 260 HP.
I'm still driving a 2003 Escape with 130k miles on it... :rolleyes: But I have the VX and my bike too.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/silver_sport.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14702)

Dumke
06/14/2009, 05:24 PM
But this is Last thing brought home :D


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0371.JPG



And yes its dirty just took picture after ride that day.

Rubicool
06/15/2009, 03:16 AM
My VX is my primary vehicle and this is my toy.....


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DSCN0187.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=12996)

VehiGAZ
06/15/2009, 07:52 AM
Um, I see about 5 toys in that picture, Rubicool!

Another P-car & VX owner!

pbkid
06/15/2009, 10:11 AM
Dumke- what size engine did you go with?? looks like a 450??

Gussie2000
06/15/2009, 10:27 AM
We recently picked up a 2010 Fusion Sport with 3.5L and 6 speed auto. She traded in her 05 mustang, and we are loving the Fusion. It's a zippy machine with 260 HP.
I'm still driving a 2003 Escape with 130k miles on it... :rolleyes: But I have the VX and my bike too.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/silver_sport.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14702)

Ford is getting excelent remarks about its current products,especial mention for the fusion
They were able to "jump" over the fence & void goverment bailout help.
Lately i've thoughts about getting a cross bike;Saturday morning i drove by a cycle dealer & chech out this 250cc yamaha TT in blue/white.
This sales guy in his early 20's asked me why a motocross instead of one of the big guys,such as a CRB ?
Told him:Look,i drives a VehiCROSS so a MotoCROSS would add up nicely to the team.
He looked at me like: WTF you're talking about ? A vehi what ? VehiCROSS i replayed;He thought i was messing with him so had to show him what i was talikng about,we walked out side the parking lot & show him what i meant.
He was like: ! holly s... What is that ?
I told you,The VehiCROSS
Oh,ok,alright....I got you ! He said.
But that cars looks very weird though.
Yes,my mother n' law says the same thing too. He laugh.
My girlfriend looked at me protesting : Don't mess with her,some day she'll be physically able to get into the rear seats & drive with us.

With all that he say :That bike is running for 6K,but we have "recession sale" right now so you can drove off the show room for $4900 with oil change free for an year
I told him I need to check out my bank (capital one) to look at my options.
The sales guy say don't worry,the price is firm 'till recession is over,most likely for the next two/three years to come LOL
I noticed that i was the only visitor at the dealer during the 35+ minutes i spent in there,very sad though, especially at a dealer who sales all motocycle brands

Dumke
06/15/2009, 11:29 AM
Dumke- what size engine did you go with?? looks like a 450??

Yes sir it sure is. :D Go big or go home I say.. Course I went a little too big the weekend. Note to self dont go over a hill if you dont know what is on other side, Specially a little fast. For me happened to be a 20 foot drop which i had to bail off bike lol.. Shoulder is paying for it today lol.

pbkid
06/15/2009, 12:59 PM
nice lol...i love riding dirt bikes...i have a kawasaki KDX220 with some fun little mods done...i would love to have a 450, i just cant afford it..

Dumke
06/15/2009, 06:32 PM
Well I couldnt pass up what I paid for it really. 2,500 and its a '06. I looked and looked and couldnt find anything better on price.


Ya I love it and glad I went with a 450 as my first dirt bike :D . Super easy to ride as apposed to my buddies 2 stroke (even tho his is older I am sure the newer ones are a bit better but still.)

pbkid
06/15/2009, 07:31 PM
yikes...450 for a first bike??? thats a lot of power...

just wait till the first time it lifts on you unexpected...i would bet money you will pull the throttle like any newbie...thats the advantage of a smaller bike to learn on, it doesnt launch you at 90mph lol...

glad your enjoying it, be careful, you have a big machine under you.