yardhippie 0 #1 November 17, 2006 This is not the short list but where Ive been focusing my efforts. There are a couple in there that just really dont compare to the rest, but hey, the EVO is one badass car. The STI aint no joke either, but it does come in a wagon. Im tired of reading reviews, looking at prices, weighing my options. I want a group of random crazies to weigh in on this oh so important of decisions. These are the rules: You can only pick ONE! You can only pick whats on the list. Every one is a manual transmission unless its not available. Everyone is AWD where available also. Cloth is preferred seat material. Autos are used 2003 to current, but not new, previously unlicensed vehicles, only vehicles labled as 'used'. I'd like to know WHY you'd buy it too. Have fun kids. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #2 November 17, 2006 no other category? a ford f250 diesel 4 door flat bed is my style.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #3 November 17, 2006 I picked the GTI. Cuz it's a VW. And I loves me my VW."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #4 November 17, 2006 I go off road, so Me, I'd go for the Landy. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #5 November 17, 2006 Quoteno other category? a ford f250 diesel 4 door flat bed is my style.... Please see the inital post. Its explains the rules. No breaking the rules in my threads. These (mostly) are practical skydiver cars, for living, working, and playing in metro Atlanta. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #6 November 17, 2006 Land Rover!!!!!!! 'Cause they are cool.My sisters Audi is cursed nothing but trouble!! Stay away!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #7 November 17, 2006 there are a lot of cars I like, however.... I have a huge question... whats happens if you drop one of in a mud hole? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 November 17, 2006 If you were a proper hippie...... you'd use public transport and/or cycle (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #9 November 17, 2006 What no An-2???? Accord v-6 the 2006, or 2007 model. You can't go wrong. It's got the horses, the look, and it will last forever. Not too bad on the mpg either. I have a friend with a 98 or 99 model. It runs like a champ and he has given it some hell. Has over 200k I believe.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #10 November 17, 2006 Quotethere are a lot of cars I like, however.... I have a huge question... whats happens if you drop one of in a mud hole? Again, I plead for you to read the previous post. Not many "mud holes" in Metro Atlanta , nor on the way to the DZ. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angrypeppers 1 #11 November 17, 2006 I voted for the STI. I'm about to sell my highly modified F350 and will probably get a lightly used Legacy GT (Turbo 2.5 4 cyl.) or Outback with the 3.0 H6. Both have about 250 hp in a nicely designed, all wheel drive wagon. Either one will be a little over $20k for a 2005/2006 model.Burn the land and boil the sea, You can't take the sky from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #12 November 17, 2006 First one in the list of course! The new SI is just FUN to drive. I want to trade in my EX for an SI once I get it paid off and can pay cash for the SI. Nice milage, lasts FOREVER, great options on it, no end to the aftermarket parts for it and its fairly nicely priced. Get a 4 door and you can store a shit load of gear in it. I've got a 2 door coupe and store a large cooler, 2 sets of gear and a 5-6 man tent and some extra clothes in the trunk with out much effort in packing it. I've hauled everything from Screen doors to desks in it and it hold its all.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #13 November 17, 2006 I voted for the Honda Civic SI. I had a Civic, brand new off the showroom floor, loved it. I really like the new body styles of the Civics now...they are sharp and look like a mini Accord. I have a 2004 Accord, 4 cylinder, VTECH, 5 speed...I REALLY wanted the V-6, 6 speed...the determining factor for me was the insurance difference...anyway, that will be different with you because you are married. If they offered the Civic SI in leather with the amenities my Accord has, I would be trading in, in a heartbeart. Check out end of the year closeouts and demos once you determine what kind of car you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #14 November 17, 2006 QuoteWhat no An-2???? Accord v-6 the 2006, or 2007 model. You can't go wrong. It's got the horses, the look, and it will last forever. Not too bad on the mpg either. I have a friend with a 98 or 99 model. It runs like a champ and he has given it some hell. Has over 200k I believe. I cuncurr - I don't know much about the car itself - but if there were anything said at all - I heard it was very reliable.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #15 November 17, 2006 Honda Civic Si......great gas mileage. It'll last forever. You can personalize it with aftermarket parts. Maintenance won't cost you an arm and a leg like most of the others on your list. Basically what phreezone said edited to add: www.carmax.comwww.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #16 November 17, 2006 Yeah, I think you should get an SI and let your friend Kelly drive it. She's so cute and funny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #17 November 17, 2006 QuoteYeah, I think you should get an SI and let your friend Kelly drive it. She's so cute and funny. but kelly has a new car, and my mom still talks about the boobs incident when she was at my house while she was visiting. hmmm... but its not a hatchback.Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #18 November 17, 2006 YOUR MOM DID NOT SEE MY BOOBS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #19 November 17, 2006 QuoteYOUR MOM DID NOT SEE MY BOOBS! what is it with people not READING my posts today? and I quote 'boob incident'. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #20 November 17, 2006 Oh, ok. And if it's not a hatchback, I revoke my vote for the SI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #21 November 17, 2006 I only buy american made... everything else is a pain in my ass to work on so far that I've seen. I do all my own maint. though, so it's a little more important to me. I also only buy trucks... because who needs sensible gas consumption when you have enough power to tow your house or pretty much anything else for that matter???Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #22 November 17, 2006 I am driving my Civic SI to The Farm this weekend. Make sure and get there before the party starts and you can take it for a "real" test drive. It is a FUN car to drive! Goudha is for Buddha, and that's good enough for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #23 November 17, 2006 I got mine... Honda S2000 convertible.... And I love it. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 806 #24 November 17, 2006 You got a hell of a deal for your ex...all I got was child support and a recliner... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
co_sky_pirate 0 #25 November 18, 2006 The Accord, GTi, Civic Si, and STi are all great candidates. But I'm bias, cuz I prefer speed vs big-hunkin-pile-o-metal-SUV. If you must make me choose between those, that's easy. I have to vote STi all the way. I've owned an 03 WRX sedan for 'bout 2 years and looove it, but wouldn't neglect the STi wagon for a minute. Why? It will have good resale value, neck-breaking speed (woohoo!) combined with ample cargo space, proved performance, handling like a tank in the snow...and with layers of aftermarket add-ons how can you go wrong? Them Soobies are *so* much fun to drive. A buddy of mine has had his (02 I think?) WRX wagon since it was new and still digs driving the thing. It's got soul, hippie. But you know what they say about opinions and assholes... There's something about the smell of jet fuel, nylon, and adrenaline that gives me a huge boner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
