We have a '04 Honda Civic that I bought when I graduated college. Wow. That was 10 years ago.
It has 170,000 miles and is an incredibly reliable car. It's been paid off for 6-7 years.
We hardly drive, so we don't need something fancy. We use it for trips to the burbs maybe once or twice a month and to drive to the country club to golf.
I drive a 08 pontiac G5 and hubby has a 12 chevy silverado. Mine will be paid off in May. He has 2 years left on his. We just have the two, but mh has a work truck as well. No names. My first car was a 91 chevy corsica. My next vehicle will be a van. Although I would love a Jeep.
I own a Pontiac G6. I don't like it. I got it used two years ago after I totaled my Alero. I loved that car! My first car was a turquoise grand am. DH drives this hidious 1986 diesel flat bed truck. He bought it last spring and sold his jeep to his ex.... He has had 17 vehicles. We counted the other day. He's a mechanic. He likes cars. He also has another 80s truck torn apart in our garage. It's down to the frame. He's rebuilding the engine. We don't name our vehicles. And I don't have any pictures.
We currently own an '06 Nissan Murano (my car) and H has a '07 Toyota Tacoma. We call them the Mo and the Taco. We are currently shopping for a new SUV for me. The Murano is not quite rugged enough for mountain living, nor is it big enough for all our gear, LO and our dog. We're trying to decide between a 4Runner, a Jeep Grand Cherokee or a Lexus GX460 if anyone has any feedback on either of those vehicles.
My first car was a '96 silver Ford Taurus with purple interior. We called it the Purple People Eater. It had been my great Aunt's and when she couldn't drive anymore, she gave it to me. She used to keep large amounts of cash stashed in the car and I was always hoping I'd find a hidden stash. Driving that car in the snow was so scary and the heater didn't work half the time. It was so ghetto!
We currently own an '06 Nissan Murano (my car) and H has a '07 Toyota Tacoma. We call them the Mo and the Taco. We are currently shopping for a new SUV for me. The Murano is not quite rugged enough for mountain living, nor is it big enough for all our gear, LO and our dog. We're trying to decide between a 4Runner, a Jeep Grand Cherokee or a Lexus GX460 if anyone has any feedback on either of those vehicles.
My first car was a '96 silver Ford Taurus with purple interior. We called it the Purple People Eater. It had been my great Aunt's and when she couldn't drive anymore, she gave it to me. She used to keep large amounts of cash stashed in the car and I was always hoping I'd find a hidden stash. Driving that car in the snow was so scary and the heater didn't work half the time. It was so ghetto!
Definatly drive the jeep first, rough ride IMO, I'd go with Toyota or Lexus (both good cars, huge price difference)
We have a 2005 Mazda3 and a 2003 GMC Envoy...both are paid off. DH doesnt like to buy if he cant pay it off up front.
We just have the 2
We dont have any names for them
My first car was a 1986 Pontiac Grand Am
I would love a new Durango or a nice van with every option...if the doors dont open with a remote then whats the point
I used my forehead to try and push the rear view mirror out the windshield of that grand am when a lady ran a yield sign. Then she tried to blame me. Thankfully my dad never questioned why I was nowhere near the library where I was supposedly going
1. We are a Honda family, too--I have a 2006 Honda Pilot, DH has a 2005 Honda Accord.
2. We own our cars and they have been paid off for years, which helps with two kids in daycare!
3. Two
4. Nope, no names!
5. First car was an '84 Ford Tempo, Woot! I'm old.
6. We considered getting a Toyota Sequoia when I was KTFU with DS2, to have more room for carseats, etc. but we will probably just get a new Pilot maybe this summer when our 8 yr extended warranty is up this summer (our dealership has this great policy that if you don't have any service or claims on the warranty they REFUND it to you, so that will be a nice $1K+ check to get!)
7. DH used to have a Chevy Blazer, and it broke down on our wedding day as he was driving his groomsmen to our wedding site! Fortunately one of the other groomsmen was behind him and they all hopped in his car! He got his Accord right after that.
I drive a yellow 2008 Convertible Volkswagen New Beetle. His name is Bumble. :P
Do you own or lease?
Currently have another 2 years left to own this bad boy.
How many cars does your household own/lease?
We have 2. Mine and DH's Buick Regal.
Do you name your cars? If so, what are the names?
I like naming inanimate objects. DH named his Aurelia.
What was your first car?
Mine was a hand-me-down from my mom. It was a 1997 Honda CR-V. She gave it to me when she paid it off and had about 125K miles on it. I traveled to so very many places with it! My sister currently uses it as a 2nd car when I got the bug. It currently has over 250K miles on it. Hondas are crazy durable!
Future car you want to have?
Definitely another CR-V!
Any car stories to share?
I get so much action from little kids with this bug. Anytime I pass a group of kids, I immediately see them punch one another. Actually, I sometimes see adults do this as well. Too awesome.
I have a '02 Red Navigator and H has a Grey 03' BMW 325i. They are actually both mine- I had to get a bigger car and so we traded in his car for it. He's still using my old car and he doesn't love it. Too small with 3 kids.
We own both
Nelly the Navigator, Betty the Beamer. lol
The first car I bought was a Black '95 VW Jetta.
My dream would be a newer Navigator or Range Rover. H wants a 5 series BMW someday.
We currently own a 2002 trailblazer and a 2008 Mazda3.
Name: Mitsy Mazda
My first car was a 2000 black mustang convertible with a tan top. I loved it but it was my parents car for me to drive until they made me buy my own. My first bought car was a 95 Isuzu rodeo a.k.a the blue bruiser.
We are going to be in the market soon. I want either a jeep Cherokee Laredo or a new ford explorer. DH wanted an infinity g36 but I'm not sure if that's what he still wants.
Chiboo9 wins for cutest car, love those . My mom had the old school one In the 70's.
It was my dream car since I was a little girl! It took me years to find it since the newer models didn't have yellow convertible. It HAD to be the official sunflower yellow and a convertible.
I'm actually living in denial right now. It's not the ideal car to drive around in Chicago winters. And it has zero space in the trunk and back seat. It was NBD pre-baby. Different story now...
What car do you currently drive? Platinum 2010 nissan murano. Do you own or lease? Own How many cars does your household own/lease? Own 4 - DH has a 2010 chevy tahoe, plus we have a 2008 lexus isf and a 2002 lexus sc430 in the garage. Do you name your cars? Nope What was your first car? 1994 Teal Saturn twin turbo Future car you want to have? One does not come to my mind Any car stories to share? My second car at the end of college was a bright red saturn ion. In the summer i remember going out with girl friends, getting honked at and flashing guys.
@jstahl678 did we have the same Taurus?? Mine had racing stripes (not really, just the paint fading). Was the bench seat in the front not to die for?
I drive an 07 Honda Accord (Paid Off) very reliable, but I'd love to have something nicer and an SUV. We'll probably keep the Honda until it dies, why not.
My SO has many work trucks, vans, etc. he drives home whatever he's been working in. That's usually the 07 Chevy Silverado (Paid) or 2012 Chevy Silverado (Paid). He bought a 99 4-Runner (Paid) like the old one we used to have (before I totaled it) to take on his hunting trip this year, sometimes he drives that, just depends.
13 rav4 Own 2...it's Texas y'all This one is names Ravi. Lol First car was a 90 geo prism named Tommy A Scion FR-S
When I went to trade in my Celica I was a wreck. I cried the WHOLE time. I was 7 months pregnant. I felt bad for the guys at the dealership, but I could NOT stop. The celica was the first cars (I had two diff ones) that I paid for myself and it was paid off. I wish I'd kept it, but I can't imagine getting the baby in and out.
I see "my car" around town and I still get teary. It's ridiculous.
@arlingirl That's exactly how I think I'd feel when the time comes to trade in Bumble. Everyone asks how I even manage to travel with LO in such a little car. I tell them it's not difficult at all. In reality, it's a PITA.... It takes forever to get her in and out of there.
We bought it used last May so we are making payments.
We only have one because we sold my 2 door after we bought the Ford and then DH's died. So we are going in a couple weeks to look for a new something for him.
My first car was a 91 Chevy Cavalier. Loved that little red car.
I don't have a dream car. Just something current model year would be nice but I'm not willing to fork over the cash.
@chiboo9 ...I had almost 10 years with two diff "Connie" cars, but it was like saying goodbye to that aspect of my life and having to really be a "grown-up". DH wanted to keep her and I could drive his car p, which has more room, but I refused. I wasn't comfortable driving a standard and his car is gross and I didn't want him trashing out Connie. Nooooooo. So I let her go. Probably really dumb, but I didn't want him to have her. Lol. Oh well.
A 2014 mazda cx5 We are paying on it We also have a Nissan Altima I can't remember the year but I'm thinking like a 2007-08? We own that outright. As soon as it dies I'm buying a Prius or selling my husband.
Hahaha @Asbromle. Yes, that bench seat was one of the more sexy features of that car. Did yours really have purple interior too?!? And racing stripes, that cracks me up. The paint on mine had faded too. And next to the trunk, there was silver lettering that was supposed to read Taurus. But some of the letters fell off so it read urus.
First car was an 87 Chevy extended econo van. Seatbelts for 15 passengers! ! I took out all the seats in the back and had a table with a bunch of cushions and pillows. So sweet. It was a bitch to parallel park, but I can parallel park into any spot now b/c of that experience
Now I drive an 07 Accord. DH drives a Taurus. Boring!
We have an 09 Honda Accord. (Another Honda lover here. My second car was a 99 Accord, and my parents drive an 08 Accord and an 11 Pilot) Bought it used last May so still making payments. We only have the one car to run errands, etc. as we usually walk or take public transportation. My first car was a 97 Ford Escort, red. It was hot. I'd love to get an 8 passenger Mercedes SUV, but more likely I'll be getting a Honda Oddysey with the next kid
Mom to three girls and pregnant with #4! L: 7/12/13 C: 5/11/15 E: 3/7/17 Due 11/10/18
We own 3 cars- an expedition & 2 camrys. My first car was a '91 Oldsmobile Cierra fully equipped with a bench seat. My twin sis, best friend, and I would all ride around in the front seat with an empty back seat. We'd also play this game where the person in the driver's seat would control the steering wheel & the person in the middle seat would control the pedals. Safe driving at it's finest. X_X
I drive an 09 Honda CRV, MH drives a 10 Honda Accord. Both are paid for. We don't name our cars, I don't think I ever have? My first car was an 87 Dodge Caravan, woot woot! I would love a brand new Honda Pilot!
What car do you currently drive? We just bought brand new Honda Odyssey this month. We always said we would never buy a mini van. but after having three kids we realized just how great they are. both for us and our kids. I truly love it after years of hating on mini vans.
Do you own or lease? Own
How many cars does your household own/lease? two
Do you name your cars? If so, what are the names? no
What was your first car? Chevy Camaro. I kept it until like a month before I had my first baby. I loved it!
Future car you want to have? not sure.
We ended up getting this van that they had in the showroom.
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Hahaha @Asbromle. Yes, that bench seat was one of the more sexy features of that car. Did yours really have purple interior too?!? And racing stripes, that cracks me up. The paint on mine had faded too. And next to the trunk, there was silver lettering that was supposed to read Taurus. But some of the letters fell off so it read urus.
Yep, it was beautiful. The outside almost looked grey instead of purple, haha. My mom bought it from an older woman.
We have a PT Cruiser and a Toyota Yaris. Both 2007 and both paid off. Since they are both small cars we will get a minivan when we have another kid.
I love the Yaris. It is now the adults only car since it is easier to put the kid in the PT. I miss driving the Yaris since it is easier to drive and is small so it fits everywhere.
I drive a 2011 Chevy Volt. Her name is Joule, and she is a lease (wasn't ready to commit to the technology). I love it so much, but I really wish it was bigger.
Charging at work:
DH drives a 2012 VW Passat, Diesel, Manual Transmission.
Two TOTALLY different cars, but they are both super fuel efficient! We fight over who drives the Volt, so I get to take the Passat a lot.
My first car was a 93 Dodge Daytona - Black Beauty. I was rear ended and the repairs were > the car value, so they totaled it. I cried when the tow truck took her away. I still have her antenna somewhere.
Dream car? Tesla Model X (once you go electric it is hard to go back):
Realistically I want to keep the Volt, or go crazy and get a Ford Edge.
Car story? I put gas in my car so infrequently that I usually forget how to open the damn fuel door in our Volt.
I currently drive an '05 Toyota sequoia. I love it!
We are paying on it now.
We own 4 cars and a motorcycle. 3 cars and a motorcycle are paid off. My husband is a mechanic, so he works on them all to make them look better and drive better and then he sells them and buys new ones.
The first car I bought by myself was a 2008 jeep wrangler, my husband mostly drives it now.
@chrissiemeas I love the tesla- surprisingly it is really big and has a 3rd row. How long does it take to charge the volt and how many miles will it go on one charge?
What car do you currently drive? A 2011 Mazda cx7 Do you own or lease? Own How many cars does your household own/lease? Own 2 cars husband has a 2011 Toyota venza What was your first car? Audi a4 Future car you want to have? I really want a gmc Acadia
Re: GTKY: Car Edition
No names for the cars
My first car was a 89 ford escort , stick shift ( see pic)
I'm really not a car person, just want a safe car!
Hondas last forever!
We just have the two, but mh has a work truck as well.
No names.
My first car was a 91 chevy corsica.
My next vehicle will be a van. Although I would love a Jeep.
My first car was a turquoise grand am.
DH drives this hidious 1986 diesel flat bed truck. He bought it last spring and sold his jeep to his ex.... He has had 17 vehicles. We counted the other day. He's a mechanic. He likes cars. He also has another 80s truck torn apart in our garage. It's down to the frame. He's rebuilding the engine.
We don't name our vehicles. And I don't have any pictures.
My first car was a '96 silver Ford Taurus with purple interior. We called it the Purple People Eater. It had been my great Aunt's and when she couldn't drive anymore, she gave it to me. She used to keep large amounts of cash stashed in the car and I was always hoping I'd find a hidden stash. Driving that car in the snow was so scary and the heater didn't work half the time. It was so ghetto!
Definatly drive the jeep first, rough ride IMO, I'd go with Toyota or Lexus (both good cars, huge price difference)
We don't have names for them
My first car was an 84 ford escort POS....but it was a car so I didn't care!!!
Karen - 36 DH - 39
We own both
Nelly the Navigator, Betty the Beamer. lol
The first car I bought was a Black '95 VW Jetta.
My dream would be a newer Navigator or Range Rover. H wants a 5 series BMW someday.
Name: Mitsy Mazda
My first car was a 2000 black mustang convertible with a tan top. I loved it but it was my parents car for me to drive until they made me buy my own. My first bought car was a 95 Isuzu rodeo a.k.a the blue bruiser.
We are going to be in the market soon. I want either a jeep Cherokee Laredo or a new ford explorer. DH wanted an infinity g36 but I'm not sure if that's what he still wants.
Do you own or lease? Own
How many cars does your household own/lease? Own 4 - DH has a 2010 chevy tahoe, plus we have a 2008 lexus isf and a 2002 lexus sc430 in the garage.
Do you name your cars? Nope
What was your first car? 1994 Teal Saturn twin turbo
Future car you want to have? One does not come to my mind
Any car stories to share? My second car at the end of college was a bright red saturn ion. In the summer i remember going out with girl friends, getting honked at and flashing guys.
Own
2...it's Texas y'all
This one is names Ravi. Lol
First car was a 90 geo prism named Tommy
A Scion FR-S
When I went to trade in my Celica I was a wreck. I cried the WHOLE time. I was 7 months pregnant. I felt bad for the guys at the dealership, but I could NOT stop. The celica was the first cars (I had two diff ones) that I paid for myself and it was paid off. I wish I'd kept it, but I can't imagine getting the baby in and out.
I see "my car" around town and I still get teary. It's ridiculous.
05 Ford Freestyle.
We bought it used last May so we are making payments.
We only have one because we sold my 2 door after we bought the Ford and then DH's died. So we are going in a couple weeks to look for a new something for him.
My first car was a 91 Chevy Cavalier. Loved that little red car.
I don't have a dream car. Just something current model year would be nice but I'm not willing to fork over the cash.
I lost my angels 07/2010, 04/2017, 10/2017
Meimsx no more
We finally paid both off!
My first car was a 2-door VW Fox station wagon (stick). I loved and loathed that car.
My first car was the "big blue penis mobile" and my neon was "juquita" (my friend named it)
I ready for the minivan, a Honda Odyssey
I really want a Mercedes (my name), but they don't make a minivan
No good car stories. I think that's a good thing...
We are paying on it
We also have a Nissan Altima I can't remember the year but I'm thinking like a 2007-08? We own that outright. As soon as it dies I'm buying a Prius or selling my husband.
Now I drive an 07 Accord. DH drives a Taurus. Boring!
Bought it used last May so still making payments.
We only have the one car to run errands, etc. as we usually walk or take public transportation.
My first car was a 97 Ford Escort, red. It was hot.
I'd love to get an 8 passenger Mercedes SUV, but more likely I'll be getting a Honda Oddysey with the next kid
L: 7/12/13
C: 5/11/15
E: 3/7/17
Due 11/10/18
My first car was a '91 Oldsmobile Cierra fully equipped with a bench seat. My twin sis, best friend, and I would all ride around in the front seat with an empty back seat. We'd also play this game where the person in the driver's seat would control the steering wheel & the person in the middle seat would control the pedals. Safe driving at it's finest. X_X
Do you own or lease? Own
How many cars does your household own/lease? two
Do you name your cars? If so, what are the names? no
What was your first car? Chevy Camaro. I kept it until like a month before I had my first baby. I loved it!
Future car you want to have? not sure.
We ended up getting this van that they had in the showroom.
Yep, it was beautiful. The outside almost looked grey instead of purple, haha. My mom bought it from an older woman.
I love the Yaris. It is now the adults only car since it is easier to put the kid in the PT. I miss driving the Yaris since it is easier to drive and is small so it fits everywhere.
We are paying on it now.
We own 4 cars and a motorcycle. 3 cars and a motorcycle are paid off. My husband is a mechanic, so he works on them all to make them look better and drive better and then he sells them and buys new ones.
The first car I bought by myself was a 2008 jeep wrangler, my husband mostly drives it now.
No names for our cars.
Do you own or lease? Own
How many cars does your household own/lease? Own 2 cars husband has a 2011 Toyota venza
What was your first car? Audi a4
Future car you want to have? I really want a gmc Acadia