Iwritecode Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Jan 13, 2011 -> 08:18 AM) I have a 100 mile round-trip work drive every day so I drive cars into the ground. I managed to get 200K+ miles out of my 2000 Saturn and nearly 200K miles out of a Corolla before that, but I just bought y very first new car last month — a 2010 Prius. I really like it and it's nice to only have to gas up around once a week rather than every other day. I would love an all-electric vehicle, but I need something that can do better than 100 or so miles on a single charge. I'm the same way but my commute is closer to 180 round trip. I've got a 2003 Grand Prix that I just had to replace the engine in. I'm hoping it'll last until the end of this year at least. I want a mid-size car that will give me 30-35 MPG that I can still afford to pay off in about 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I drive a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan (176K miles) that we bought new when my son was a year old. I want it to get to at least 200K. My wife drives an '04 Buick Rendezvous that I guess I'll inherit when the minivan dies. Such is life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Jan 13, 2011 -> 12:50 PM) Problem is that even with 240V outlets, it would take something like 4+ hours, correct? Edit: just read about level 3 charging stations that could power a Nissan Leaf to 80% power in 30 minutes, that's a nice improvement. Yeah, the public charging stations will take about 15-30 minutes. The home charging stations will take 3-4 hours. Still impractical, but if you're buying an all-electric car, you are probably not the person most concerned about practicality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 13, 2011 -> 01:24 PM) 2011 Jeep Grand cherokee Overland. Still loving it, Rock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 13, 2011 -> 12:54 PM) Yeah, the public charging stations will take about 15-30 minutes. The home charging stations will take 3-4 hours. Still impractical, but if you're buying an all-electric car, you are probably not the person most concerned about practicality. Are the public stations all the way up to 480V or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 What I drive: '03 Ford Taurus What I want: Chevy Tahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 2009 Honda CR-V. Bought new and already have about 30,000 miles on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 13, 2011 -> 02:29 PM) Are the public stations all the way up to 480V or something? I'm not sure. This is just what Nissan claimed on its website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 13, 2011 -> 02:35 PM) I'm not sure. This is just what Nissan claimed on its website. Nissan uses that number. Q: What is the estimated time for full charging with 110v, 220v and fast charge stations? A: It takes about ~30 minutes to 80% at a 480 volt quick-charge station. Starting from a depleted battery, ~7 hours at 220/240V (depending on amperage), about 20 hours at 110/120V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalls2598 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 2007 Honda Civic EX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 A fast car. Something even faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 have: Mercedes ML 320 want: Hybrid Honda CR-Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Have: Chevy Blazer Want: Bigger 4WD SUV for winter, classic sports/muscle car for the summer. A dream on the latter, I know. I've always wanted one of these since I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 have 06 rav4 want: the 1961 ferrari 250 GT california Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy2121 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Want: New F-150 SuperCab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 13, 2011 -> 12:54 PM) Still loving it, Rock? Yeah, its awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Have: 2007 baby blue Ford Mustang with all the nice details. Want: See above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I drive a Honda Prelude, although I haven't driven it since May last year. I would love to drive a Mini Cooper. More a fan of smaller cars that handle nicely than big SUV's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 We bought my gf a 2010 CRV last year, this year I'm getting a full size pick up. Probably the Ford, but I'm also considering the Chevy, Dodge, and made in Texas Toyota. I'm driving my old company car, a Dodge Intrepid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Have: 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (LOVE IT!) Want (if it was just for me): Tesla Roadster Want (for my family): Ford Escape Hybrid Edited January 14, 2011 by Athomeboy_2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 My wife and I decided a long time ago that when our kids are grown and out on their own (we'll be in our mid-40's by then) we are going to get a corvette. Just haven't decided on a year yet. She wants one from the 60s or 70s style. I'd honestly be happy with any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 On a random sidenote, probably the coolest feature I've had on a car in years is bluetooth. My old car was just before the generation of vehicles that came with it standard (2005) and having it while talking on the phone for work/personal use is just amazing convenient. I don't use a lot of the fancy features that come with it (all of the voice dialing and stuff) but either way it works pretty cool. Plus I love the whole streaming pandora through bluetooth via the radio. Stuff I'm less than intrigued about on my new car: XM - I just can't get all that into it whenever I use it. After my free trial I'm pretty sure I won't be signing up. I could see using it if you live in areas without an ample amount of stations, but where I am there are just a lot of great options on free radio. I wouldn't know about navigation because I refuse to pay like 2600 dollars for a navigation package when all of the garmins, etc, are cheap, plus a lot of PDA's have turn by turn directions for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 XM is great in rental cars but that's about it. My mom won a subscription for a year a couple of years ago. I listened to it at work for a while, but it just never really had interesting enough programming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 14, 2011 -> 03:11 PM) XM is great in rental cars but that's about it. My mom won a subscription for a year a couple of years ago. I listened to it at work for a while, but it just never really had interesting enough programming. My parents have it and they like the old-time station. Whenever I come back into town I am always excited whenever we are going somewhere so I can listen to it. The MLB and NFL broadcasts are key too, but if you're a really big fan, you're probably not driving around in your car while those games are on. Now if I was a truck driver or something I would definitely have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Yeah, it was nice to listen to Sox games while on the road for work as opposed to trying to find something other than country or gospel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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