Freethought & Rationalism Archive

Ronin · 02-04-2003, 12:05 AM

One of my very first steeds ~~

Oxymoron · 02-04-2003, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by christ-on-a-stick
Oxymoron,

Me likee! What kind of car is that? Usually I'm very anti-yellow for car colors but damn that looks sporty!

This is a Vauxhall VX220 in the UK, or an Opel Speedster in the rest of Europe. Retail price is about $35,000. It's made of plastic and Aluminium, so kerb weight is light: 850kg (1873 lb). A 2.2L normally aspirated engine takes it 0-60mph in 5.2s. Pin-sharp steering. More fun than a bag full of bunnies.

Cons: getting in and out requires a spine made of rubber, it's really tricky!; not much more storage space than your average motorcycle (just enough for a weekend away); no aircon; 2-speaker stereo; no power steering, parking can be hard going; in the snow and ice, the back end which gets the drive has a mind of its own.

But it's worth it! (Well, at least when it isn't snowing like it has been all week.)

mongrel · 02-04-2003, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Hey mongrel, long time no see!

Hey Sakpo, yeah my computer shit itself back in August, and it's taken me this long to get a new one(the old one was really old). Bloody good to be back!

Quote:

Anyway, your truck sounds cool.

I just lurv the ol' girl- most of the time.

Daggah · 02-04-2003, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Oxymoron
This is a Vauxhall VX220 in the UK, or an Opel Speedster in the rest of Europe. Retail price is about $35,000. It's made of plastic and Aluminium, so kerb weight is light: 850kg (1873 lb). A 2.2L normally aspirated engine takes it 0-60mph in 5.2s. Pin-sharp steering. More fun than a bag full of bunnies.

Cons: getting in and out requires a spine made of rubber, it's really tricky!; not much more storage space than your average motorcycle (just enough for a weekend away); no aircon; 2-speaker stereo; no power steering, parking can be hard going; in the snow and ice, the back end which gets the drive has a mind of its own.

But it's worth it! (Well, at least when it isn't snowing like it has been all week.)

You should test drive a Honda del Sol, Oxymoron. You might find many of the same things you like about the VX220 in it. (Lightweight, peppy, agile, fun to drive...)

02-04-2003, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bookman
Having just parted ways with my 1991 Sentra (which I bought used and put 140,000 miles on myself) I don't share your disdain for the car. I found it indestructable. Besides, its a nice feeling not to have a car payment for seven years.

I'm hoping that my new auto, a 2001 Honda Accord, will have such longevity. I was very pleased to be able to pay cash for it.

Down with car payments!

Bookman

I don't have any disdain for them other then both of them had problems starting when it was really cold outside (which really sucks).

No I destroyed them, by driving them too fast and pushing them too hard -- you live and you learn. I've been without a license so long I would settle for anything, and treat it with much more caution. I think next time I'll go with a Toyota or Honda though.

Godless Dave · 02-04-2003, 02:23 PM

Oxymoron that car is dope.

Shadowy Man that picture makes me heartsick for my first car, a 1989 Toyota Camry, one of the last years you could get a V6 and a stick.

Ronin who knows, with budget cuts you may drive something similar again.

Here's my baby. She has 4 wheel drive and is supposed to be my winter beater, but the heat doesn't work so she's reserved for when there's at least 4 inches of snow and the temperature's above 25. She has various problems and idiosyncracies and dollar for dollar is probably the most financially irresponsible impulse I've ever indulged. Plus right now the battery is dead. Her name is Lurch.

My primary car is a Saturn. I'll get a picture up soon.

Ab_Normal · 02-04-2003, 02:43 PM

I feel so boring (and kinda impoverished). We have a maroon 1991 Volvo 240 wagon, which is my car, and a 1973 Volkswagen van (in Expo 74 colors even!) which is my husband's baby. He also has a rare double double door van from the 1960's, which he's allegedly going to refurbish enough to sell to a collector. Right now it's sitting behind the garage.

I really want a new Bug. Heck, I told Mr. Ab I'd even take a nicely refurbished classic Bug for a commuter. But we've got to get sewer installed. Sigh.

Then again, we own all of them outright. That's got to be worth something.

Triple Six · 02-04-2003, 03:38 PM

Godless Dave

I used to own a similar beast to yours but not as well kept. Dodgy brakes, unreliable electrics, leaky radiator, no air-con (not good in the tropics) and a few holes in the body work. It was a tasteless light green colour but at least it was cheap and negotiated the potholes fairly well. The person I sold it to crashed it and wrote it off 6 months later.

My current beast is a 10 year old Nissan Navara twin cab 4WD ute, practical for the conditions here but hardly any persons idea of a dream car. Sorry but no picture.

Arrowman · 02-05-2003, 06:59 PM

Well, I did a Google search for "Mad Max" images, just to see if I could post a "dream car" here - and look what I found:

Mad Max

Oh, I don't think so....

Autonemesis · 02-05-2003, 07:28 PM

I lease one like this (color is called "Desert Silver Metallic"):

2002 Acura RSX Type S

I own one like this (color is "Chili Pepper Red Pearlcoat"

)

1998 Dodge Durango

After having driven the Acura for a while, I feel like I need a harbor pilot and a tugboat to get the Durango out of the garage.

02-05-2003, 06:59 PM	#59
Arrowman Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,358	Hahahaha! Well, I did a Google search for "Mad Max" images, just to see if I could post a "dream car" here - and look what I found: Mad Max Oh, I don't think so....

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

02-04-2003, 12:05 AM	#51
Ronin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 5,047	One of my very first steeds ~~

02-04-2003, 02:23 PM	#56
Godless Dave Contributor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: With 10,000 lakes who needs a coast? Posts: 10,762	Oxymoron that car is dope. Shadowy Man that picture makes me heartsick for my first car, a 1989 Toyota Camry, one of the last years you could get a V6 and a stick. Ronin who knows, with budget cuts you may drive something similar again. Here's my baby. She has 4 wheel drive and is supposed to be my winter beater, but the heat doesn't work so she's reserved for when there's at least 4 inches of snow and the temperature's above 25. She has various problems and idiosyncracies and dollar for dollar is probably the most financially irresponsible impulse I've ever indulged. Plus right now the battery is dead. Her name is Lurch. My primary car is a Saturn. I'll get a picture up soon.

02-04-2003, 02:43 PM	#57
Ab_Normal Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,842	I feel so boring (and kinda impoverished). We have a maroon 1991 Volvo 240 wagon, which is my car, and a 1973 Volkswagen van (in Expo 74 colors even!) which is my husband's baby. He also has a rare double double door van from the 1960's, which he's allegedly going to refurbish enough to sell to a collector. Right now it's sitting behind the garage. I really want a new Bug. Heck, I told Mr. Ab I'd even take a nicely refurbished classic Bug for a commuter. But we've got to get sewer installed. Sigh. Then again, we own all of them outright. That's got to be worth something.

02-04-2003, 03:38 PM	#58
Triple Six Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: formerly Lae, Papua New Guinea Posts: 1,867	Godless Dave I used to own a similar beast to yours but not as well kept. Dodgy brakes, unreliable electrics, leaky radiator, no air-con (not good in the tropics) and a few holes in the body work. It was a tasteless light green colour but at least it was cheap and negotiated the potholes fairly well. The person I sold it to crashed it and wrote it off 6 months later. My current beast is a 10 year old Nissan Navara twin cab 4WD ute, practical for the conditions here but hardly any persons idea of a dream car. Sorry but no picture.

02-05-2003, 07:28 PM	#60
Autonemesis Contributor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: I've left FRDB for good, due to new WI&P policy Posts: 12,048	I lease one like this (color is called "Desert Silver Metallic"): 2002 Acura RSX Type S I own one like this (color is "Chili Pepper Red Pearlcoat" ) 1998 Dodge Durango After having driven the Acura for a while, I feel like I need a harbor pilot and a tugboat to get the Durango out of the garage.

Freethought & Rationalism Archive

The archives are read only.