Hittin' The Open Road: USCHO'ers and Their Cars

[hockeyplayer1015]

So I was thinking about this the other day, and surprised there wasn't a car thread on here. Knowing that DaveStPaul just bought a new one and I just got mine a couple months ago, why not start it.

Just got a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion (AWD) with the sunroof and navigation package back in May, and have absolutely fallen in love with it. Handles super nice for a crossover SUV and has tons of nice features that just enhance the driving experience. I had narrowed myself down from 5 to the Mazda CX-7 and the Tiggy, and thus far haven't regretted the decision one bit. Its all stock for now, but thinking of putting an air intake on it and maybe a couple other things once I find out what I can do without killing my warranty.

The only 'negative' I can think of is that with the 2.0T engine, it is recommended that I use premium fuel, which I have personally translate into required since I don't want to risk anything with the engine.

So, who else drives what and what are your thoughts about it?

[theprofromdover]

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I have a 2011 Toyota Camry XLE with navigation and a 2011 Toyota Tacoma double cab with the TRD off road and tow package. Love them both.

[alfablue]

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If it's not clear by my name, I have some Alfas.

[goldy_331]

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If it's not clear by my name, I have some Alfas.

Huh, I just always figured you were the Alpha Michigan fan.

[alfablue]

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Huh, I just always figured you were the Alpha Michigan fan.

Eh, people do that all the time. I'm ok with mixing the letter with the name (originally an acronym) for non-car people, but I get car people who SHOULD know Alfa Romeo is not Alpha Romero, but don't.

But, yes- car not letter.

[FlagDUDE08]

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I just recently got a 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT with 4WD. It's quite nice, and I'm looking forward to how it handles in the winter.

[bigblue_dl]

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2008 Dodge Ram 2500 w/ 6.7L Cummins, 6-speed manual: No complaints, would rather it wasn't a Dodge, but I'd buy whatever truck they put the ISB in. Bought it brand new, and now I'm up to 33,000 miles.

1989 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L AMC I6, 5-speed manual: Fun to drive. Planning on putting a Cummins B3.9 in it. It has about 280,000 miles and runs great, except for that it starts really ****ty in the cold.

[state of hockey]

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2005 Mazda 3. Got it last year after my 2001 Acura 3.2 TL was totaled by a rear-end collision. Got the 2.3 engine with a 5 speed manual, which makes it a very sprightly and fun car to drive. Handles terribly in the winter, but most of that can be fixed with snow tires. Not a fan of the rust on the rear wheel wells showing up already, but oh well. I plan on driving this vehicle into the ground.

[goldy_331]

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1989 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L AMC I6, 5-speed manual: Fun to drive. Planning on putting a Cummins B3.9 in it. It has about 280,000 miles and runs great, except for that it starts really ****ty in the cold.

So to solve that you are putting in a diesel?

[bigblue_dl]

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So to solve that you are putting in a diesel?

The 3.9 has cold start capabilities down to about -30F with the use of the block heater, and starts easily down that far. The gas engine doesn't have a block heater and struggles at any temp less than about 40F. The 3.9 actually has published unaided cold start capabilities lower than what I've seen the AMC engine can do.

[Twitch Boy]

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2010 Jeep Wrangler Sport. 2 door, forest green, auto, hard top with the Freedom removable panels over the roof. Swapped out the stock 225 Goodforayears for 265/75 Firestone all-terrains.

It is the most fun **** thing I have ever driven. It's totally unstoppable. I swear it handles BETTER in 6 inches of snow than on dry pavement. I've driven up 30 degree inclines after a 3/4 inch ice storm without thinking twice about it. And that's just the Sport. I shudder to think what the Rubicon can do.

Can't wait for the 2012's which will have the new Pentastar V6 and most likely a new transmission.

[SteveP]

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This thread needs pictures!

My 2004 Volvo V70R estate - 300 hp turbo AWD. Sneaky fast (hey, it's a Volvo wagon) and lots of room for the hockey bag or our broadcast gear.

[hockeyplayer1015]

This thread needs pictures!

As soon as I get home I can get some pictures, but that won't be for another 2 weeks or so anyways.

[state of hockey]

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This thread needs pictures!

Good call. Nice ride, BTW. Those are sleepers.

This isn't a picture of MY car, but it is the exact same thing, color and all.

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[Hammer]

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This one isn't mine, but mine is identical:

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