RBSinTo
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Looks like something Gru would drive in "Dispicable me".
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Soul Tramp
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I used mine for 4-hour commutes back in the eighties. This is the only picture I have of it. Looks pitiful. Note the snow tires. I drove it all year. I regret selling it.
NEONMOONY
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With fuel injection, electronic ignition computer controls, many regular street cars are much quicker from a dead stop (and quieter) than a lot of the older carburetor cars of the past that I had. The bar is higher now, a lot of everyday drivers are pretty quick compared to days of old.
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I was at Watkins Glen for a Track Day w.my MG. I was having a ball, little 4 banger on wire wheels...it was hot, had both windows open but helmet felt like a sauna. Didn't know you had to tighten your spoke....tech inspector almost wouldn't let on track because of two spokes that didn't ping when tapped with a screwdriver....he took pity on me and showed me what to do....and let me borrow the right sized wrench.
Boot was closed but rest of track was challenging enough. Just as I'm feeling like Ronnie Peterson this guy goes blowing by me in a sweeper in his new 1990 Tarus SHO......windows closed, AC on.
Yeah modern cars are impressive.
Miatas are pretty cool....they have a very active forum. I checked it out one day as I wanted to see if they had any "problem with my...." posts like the Jaguar forums. Some, but the overriding tone was one of just pure driving joy. You feel like you're going fast at 30 just heading to the grocery store kind of posts.
Lot to be said for that if you enjoy driving.
Boot was closed but rest of track was challenging enough. Just as I'm feeling like Ronnie Peterson this guy goes blowing by me in a sweeper in his new 1990 Tarus SHO......windows closed, AC on.
Yeah modern cars are impressive.
Miatas are pretty cool....they have a very active forum. I checked it out one day as I wanted to see if they had any "problem with my...." posts like the Jaguar forums. Some, but the overriding tone was one of just pure driving joy. You feel like you're going fast at 30 just heading to the grocery store kind of posts.
Lot to be said for that if you enjoy driving.
Guildedagain
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That's what I like about my car, sporty, w 5 speed, exhaust has pleasant tone, fairly zippy at any speed, does very well in the urban jungle where I'm at now for a couple weeks, doing the "This old house" gig.
I was just thinking the other day, it's so much fun because I get to wind it out, whereas something with a huge engine you would just have to stay off the gas to observe sane speed limits and deal with needless roadside arrests.
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Not sure if this is a dream car, or just kinda dreamy, but it is unique. Couldn't figure where else to put it, so here you go!!
adorshki
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Nope. Miatas lack the cargo carrying gene and have to rely on a symbiotic relationship with Subaru Foresters.
jp
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I use to have the same experience when I had a little red 1999 Subie Impreza L-wagon. Next to my Saab 900, that was my favorite car--zippy, AWD road-grabbing, and all out fun in snow and mud.That's what I like about my car, sporty, w 5 speed, exhaust has pleasant tone, fairly zippy at any speed, does very well in the urban jungle where I'm at now for a couple weeks, doing the "This old house" gig.
I was just thinking the other day, it's so much fun because I get to wind it out, whereas something with a huge engine you would just have to stay off the gas to observe sane speed limits and deal with needless roadside arrests.
I think the same principle about winding small engines to the max applies to motorcycles. Taking a CB400F to the its limits is way more fun than any 1000cc motorcycle where it's limits mean you're flirting with death.
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See post #948, a couple up from this one!!
GGJaguar
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Jiminy Crockett how the hell did I miss that?!!!
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I was thinking, "Wait..... didn't I post that one, or did I??" My mind doesn't always track right, so I had to look!!Jiminy Crockett how the hell did I miss that?!!!
GGJaguar
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Sorry, didn't mean to gaslight you.I was thinking, "Wait..... didn't I post that one, or did I??" My mind doesn't always track right, so I had to look!!
davidbeinct
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Is he any relation to Davey Cricket?Jiminy Crockett how the hell did I miss that?!!!
Soul Tramp
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I starting to get the itch again. I had a '63 Fairlane back in the 80's. Thinking it would be fun to have a nice daily driver. I Just love the lines on the car.
Something like this (not my car, google search)....
Something like this (not my car, google search)....
I've always loved station wagons too, especially fast ones. Something like this would do nicely!I love station wagons. 1968 Opel.
I'll never understand the appeal of SUVs, when you can have something like this.
adorshki
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Betcha wouldn't turn down a trade:I've always loved station wagons too, especially fast ones. Something like this would do nicely!
I'll never understand the appeal of SUVs, when you can have something like this.
