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axxeman01 · 26 September 2010, 08:41 AM

Reading the post regarding the toyota camry got me thinking. So then... the question, do you guys buy vehicles for style (aka passion, what you enjoy), or practicality (aka affordability, gas mileage, # of seats)?

I've always liked to have 'nice' vehicles, and by that I don't really mean practical. I have 2 sports cars (style) and a minivan (practicality).

- Chris

KirkWilfred · 26 September 2010, 08:43 AM

all practicality. Never pay attention to gas mileage either. We love our gas guzzling Dodge Durango; plenty of room for a three kids.

gold canyon · 26 September 2010, 08:46 AM

Practical, but it's got to have some style or it's a no go for me. (We also have a mini-van because of the kids, traded in my wife's x5 because she wanted more convenience and cargo room. Her choice.)

GradyPhilpott · 26 September 2010, 09:11 AM

Price, dependability, economy, handling, comfort, styling.

I have to be able to afford it.

I have to have a reasonable expectation that it won't require frequent repairs, adjustments, etc., and that it will last a couple hundred thousand miles. It should get better than 30 mpg on the road.

It needs to be responsive. I need to feel road. It needs enough power to deal with the demands of city and highway driving, without feeling underpowered

I have to fit and be able to drive hundreds of miles comfortably.

It shouldn't look ridiculous.

OYSTERMANN · 26 September 2010, 09:13 AM

Style all the way for me

BarkMaster · 26 September 2010, 09:14 AM

I drive a Honda Odyssey because it is such a stylish and macho vehicle.

Mike B · 26 September 2010, 10:05 AM

I go by style, and power :)

Watchdog · 26 September 2010, 10:07 AM

Economics dictate I go for practical.

PSG1 Nut · 26 September 2010, 10:07 AM

Style.

I drive a M6 as the daily driver, have a Xterra for the range, and a H1 alpha for fun. .

OYSTERMANN · 26 September 2010, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike B

I go by style, and power :)

Way to go, Mike

Mike B · 26 September 2010, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OYSTERMANN

Way to go, Mike

I had a 2008 V8 STS. But have since traded that in for something else (CVPI). RWD, V8, sounds fast (lol), and that's all I care about :)

My basic requirements in a car is

- V8
- AWD
- 4 doors
- large
- fairly quick

OYSTERMANN · 26 September 2010, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike B

I had a 2008 V8 STS. But have since traded that in for something else (CVPI). RWD, V8, sounds fast (lol), and that's all I care about :)

My basic requirements in a car is

- V8
- AWD
- 4 doors
- large
- fairly quick

Excellent, Mike - makes my Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport sound like a tiddler

East Bay Rider · 26 September 2010, 10:19 AM

Necessity demands practicality. Then I look at the practical options and choose the one that kicks the most...
Sometimes I buy two of them.

CoopJr · 26 September 2010, 11:06 AM

Cheap car = more money for Rolex!

OYSTERMANN · 26 September 2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

Cheap car = more money for Rolex!

Good point, well made, Allan

mbenetto · 26 September 2010, 01:39 PM

A little of both here... 2008 IS 350 and a 1991 Porsche 928.

Frogman4me · 26 September 2010, 01:49 PM

My daily beater 96 328is 5 speed

Weekend car 2005 Sti 6 speed

Wingless now

MortgageGuy · 26 September 2010, 01:56 PM

Comfort, Utility and Looks... Could care less about practicality or gas mileage... Have a 2010 Tahoe LTZ (wifes) and a 2010 GMC Denali Truck... Sorry no pics

sea-dweller · 26 September 2010, 01:58 PM

I am all for practicality and reliability in cars. I prefer to spend money on other items. For me, as long as a car is reliable, safe and gets great gas mileage, I am happy with it !

Pep04 · 26 September 2010, 02:01 PM

My wife had a BMW 750IL. She wanted an SUV. I made the horrible mistake of BUYING (I always lease) a Ford SUV. Biggest pice of crap in the world.

I will be trading it in for another BMW as soon as I can brake even. I wanted to jump on the "Buy American" bandwagon and got bit right in the ass.

German from here on out, in this household.

Not bad for a family sedan that beats a Boxter 0-60.

P3260288.jpg

Dr. Robert · 26 September 2010, 02:47 PM

Inexpensive, but durable auto........I prefer to spend my $'s on watches, clothes, books, music, food/wine/dining & travel/vacations.

ParisDakarBmw · 26 September 2010, 03:36 PM

My wife has a Honda Odesy to haul the offspring.

I have a 00 Honda accord to drive around and gain mileage. It gets good fuel, and does the job.

I have a Jaguar XJ8 to drive on the weekends.

They all serve their purpose, but still fairly practical.

Dan Pierce · 26 September 2010, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Price, dependability, economy, handling, comfort, styling.

I have to be able to afford it.

I have to have a reasonable expectation that it won't require frequent repairs, adjustments, etc., and that it will last a couple hundred thousand miles. It should get better than 30 mpg on the road.

It needs to be responsive. I need to feel road. It needs enough power to deal with the demands of city and highway driving, without feeling underpowered

I have to fit and be able to drive hundreds of miles comfortably.

It shouldn't look ridiculous.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

Economics dictate I go for practical.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

Cheap car = more money for Rolex!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

I am all for practicality and reliability in cars. I prefer to spend money on other items. For me, as long as a car is reliable, safe and gets great gas mileage, I am happy with it !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Inexpensive, but durable auto........I prefer to spend my $'s on watches, clothes, books, music, food/wine/dining & travel/vacations.

Practicality.

Must have manual transmition, a turbo for kick, plenty of storage space, and at least 30 MPG.

dP

dalip · 26 September 2010, 11:10 PM

Style...safety...practicality....and power...

Golf R32....

figbo · 27 September 2010, 12:34 AM

V-8 302,aluminum intake manifold,4brl Edelbrock carburator,headers,Edelbrock cam!
Dang I love my truck!

dalip · 27 September 2010, 12:37 AM

Well..can you load it up and get to the bar please. Needs restocking!

And nice truck

rpryan55 · 27 September 2010, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Style...safety...practicality....and power...

Golf R32....

Fantastic car, friend!

Any pictures?

BarkMaster · 27 September 2010, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

V-8 302,aluminum intake manifold,4brl Edelbrock carburator,headers,Edelbrock cam!
Dang I love my truck!

Nice classic.

Dilemma · 27 September 2010, 12:43 AM

Firmly planted in the style camp.

My daily is an Escalade.

I need am SUV for hauling my dogs around. (I am not sure I needed a Caddy, but

I have had a SERIOUS car infatuation since I was a young man.

dalip · 27 September 2010, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpryan55

Fantastic car, friend!

Any pictures?

I don't have any of it....late here now in bed. But will snap some tomorrow and get them on here. I love it. Thanks

:

Edit..

This is from when I bought it...day I picked it up....plates have been changed

And dark tint installed

.

26 September 2010, 08:41 AM	#1
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	Cars... style.. or practical? Reading the post regarding the toyota camry got me thinking. So then... the question, do you guys buy vehicles for style (aka passion, what you enjoy), or practicality (aka affordability, gas mileage, # of seats)? I've always liked to have 'nice' vehicles, and by that I don't really mean practical. I have 2 sports cars (style) and a minivan (practicality). - Chris

26 September 2010, 08:43 AM	#2
KirkWilfred "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: West Hartford, CT Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1,224	all practicality. Never pay attention to gas mileage either. We love our gas guzzling Dodge Durango; plenty of room for a three kids. __________________ “Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein

26 September 2010, 09:11 AM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Price, dependability, economy, handling, comfort, styling. I have to be able to afford it. I have to have a reasonable expectation that it won't require frequent repairs, adjustments, etc., and that it will last a couple hundred thousand miles. It should get better than 30 mpg on the road. It needs to be responsive. I need to feel road. It needs enough power to deal with the demands of city and highway driving, without feeling underpowered I have to fit and be able to drive hundreds of miles comfortably. It shouldn't look ridiculous. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

26 September 2010, 09:13 AM	#5
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Style all the way for me __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

26 September 2010, 09:14 AM	#6
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	I drive a Honda Odyssey because it is such a stylish and macho vehicle. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

26 September 2010, 08:46 AM	#3
gold canyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southwest Watch: R O L E X Posts: 1,188	Practical, but it's got to have some style or it's a no go for me. (We also have a mini-van because of the kids, traded in my wife's x5 because she wanted more convenience and cargo room. Her choice.)

26 September 2010, 10:05 AM	#7
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	I go by style, and power :)

26 September 2010, 10:07 AM	#8
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Economics dictate I go for practical.

26 September 2010, 10:07 AM	#9
PSG1 Nut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: United States Posts: 120	Style. I drive a M6 as the daily driver, have a Xterra for the range, and a H1 alpha for fun. .

26 September 2010, 10:19 AM	#13
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	Necessity demands practicality. Then I look at the practical options and choose the one that kicks the most... Sometimes I buy two of them. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

26 September 2010, 11:06 AM	#14
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Cheap car = more money for Rolex!

26 September 2010, 01:49 PM	#17
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	My daily beater 96 328is 5 speed Weekend car 2005 Sti 6 speed Wingless now

26 September 2010, 01:56 PM	#18
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Comfort, Utility and Looks... Could care less about practicality or gas mileage... Have a 2010 Tahoe LTZ (wifes) and a 2010 GMC Denali Truck... Sorry no pics __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

26 September 2010, 01:58 PM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I am all for practicality and reliability in cars. I prefer to spend money on other items. For me, as long as a car is reliable, safe and gets great gas mileage, I am happy with it ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

26 September 2010, 02:01 PM	#20
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	My wife had a BMW 750IL. She wanted an SUV. I made the horrible mistake of BUYING (I always lease) a Ford SUV. Biggest pice of crap in the world. I will be trading it in for another BMW as soon as I can brake even. I wanted to jump on the "Buy American" bandwagon and got bit right in the ass. German from here on out, in this household. Not bad for a family sedan that beats a Boxter 0-60. P3260288.jpg __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

26 September 2010, 02:47 PM	#21
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,312	Inexpensive, but durable auto........I prefer to spend my $'s on watches, clothes, books, music, food/wine/dining & travel/vacations. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 September 2010, 03:36 PM	#22
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	My wife has a Honda Odesy to haul the offspring. I have a 00 Honda accord to drive around and gain mileage. It gets good fuel, and does the job. I have a Jaguar XJ8 to drive on the weekends. They all serve their purpose, but still fairly practical.

26 September 2010, 11:10 PM	#24
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Style...safety...practicality....and power... Golf R32.... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

27 September 2010, 12:37 AM	#26
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Well..can you load it up and get to the bar please. Needs restocking! And nice truck __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

27 September 2010, 12:43 AM	#29
Dilemma "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,170	Firmly planted in the style camp. My daily is an Escalade. I need am SUV for hauling my dogs around. (I am not sure I needed a Caddy, but I have had a SERIOUS car infatuation since I was a young man.

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