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ukoffroad · Jan 10, 2014

Volvo S60. Comfy, fast enough and safe for my kids

57loboy · Jan 10, 2014

p m said:
2001 XC70 with 161kmi on the clock.
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/4272828521.html

I have to add that the seller is motivated

Had an '01 in Barents Blue with same interior as yours. We loved it. Traded it for an '05 that was otherwise identical. Loved it too. Then sold it to get our first RRC LWB...

DiscoPhoto · Jan 11, 2014

ukoffroad said:
Volvo S60. Comfy, fast enough and safe for my kids

already have one of those....need to mix it up

FIVESPDDISCO · Jan 11, 2014

If you can find one

peugeot 405 mi16

jims95 · Jan 11, 2014

2006 Mazdaspeed 6, 6 speed manual, all wheel drive, 274 hp, 280 ft-lb torque, 16 valve 2.3 liter, 4 cylinder. Quick and fun!

When my 1995 RRC lost an engine sleeve in 2006, I had to get another vehicle, while I rebuilt the RRC.

I enjoy both vehicles very much, and would not give up either one of them.

bri · Jan 12, 2014

mgreenspan said:
Get an E30 325ix. http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74650

Nice are all e30 parts harder to come by now? Seems like the ix has some parts unique and pricey.

p m · Jan 20, 2014

Down to one non-Rover vehicle... And even that rides on Rover axles and is powered by a Buick V8.

thequickervicar · Jan 21, 2014

bri said:
Nice are all e30 parts harder to come by now? Seems like the ix has some parts unique and pricey.

Front half-shafts and hubs are certainly getting pricey. IME you don't need an iX. My brother and I made it back from Detroit in the blizzard of '96 through 10" of snow in his Blizzak-shod 325e with very little drama. It is a wonderfully balanced car and completely predictable when it gets slick.

garrett · Jan 21, 2014

FIVESPDDISCO said:
If you can find one

peugeot 405 mi16

Ford Taurus with paddle shifting. BAM!

paxton · Jan 21, 2014

I picked up a 1973 VW 412 last week. Rusted floorboards, but it's a runner. I think it was worth the $600 I paid for it.

Currently, we have a 2012 F150 XLT, 2010 Honda Odyssey, 2012 VW Golf R Stage 1, and the 1973 VW 412. I have an itch for LR, so maybe later this year I can find a 1971 SII. That's what I've wanted for a long time.

paxton · Jan 21, 2014

A friend of mine in Nashville also knows about a Jensen Interceptor for sale, and I want one of those...

57loboy · Jan 22, 2014

paxton said:
A friend of mine in Nashville also knows about a Jensen Interceptor for sale, and I want one of those...

I've always liked those... Surprising amount of parts are still made from OEM dies/etc...

Heather95lwb · Jan 22, 2014

For Michigan winters, I have my 1995 RRCLWB and a 2005 Mercedes Benz C240 4Matic with only 53,000 miles on the odometer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qev-i9-VKlY

scottsdalerrc · Jan 22, 2014

'95 300ZX - 47k original miles (non-turbo)
'01 maxima gle 3.0 w/225k. runs like a champ
'02 maxima se 3.5 w/180k. hauls ass- my DD and weekend track car (mostly bolt-ons but a little custom work)
'95 Disco - 130k
'34 dodge DU 6 street rod - 78k on body (mopar 318 small block, slap stick auto, ford 9" rear, disc brake conversion, interior completely redone)

bri · Jan 22, 2014

thequickervicar said:
Front half-shafts and hubs are certainly getting pricey. IME you don't need an iX. My brother and I made it back from Detroit in the blizzard of '96 through 10" of snow in his Blizzak-shod 325e with very little drama. It is a wonderfully balanced car and completely predictable when it gets slick.

Thanks for the information, I don't disagree with what you say, but 10" of snow is nothing. Once it is over just about that height it is more of a clearance issue than anything. There have been times when my D1 could not get around many roads where I live (3" lift and 255/85 and dual lockers).

AWD is insurance if nothing else. Still haven't made up my mind yet.

What about newer BMW stuff, like: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4299314068.html

thequickervicar · Jan 23, 2014

Then get an old Audi 90 with locking diffs and put coilovers on it so you can raise the ride height. If a Subaru gave you issues, a Volvo will likely be worse (unless you go XC70).

varova87 · Jan 23, 2014

My transport of choice for dry weather and distances less than 20 miles is a 2012 TVS Apache (Indian made motorcycle). Rain, long distance, village road or cargo needs, I drive my 97 HZJ80. 5 speed, selectable 2HI-4HI-4LO transfer case, lifted on 34" Hankooks. It's pure bliss to drive here.

The Defender, unfortunately, sits. Time and money to even get it road worthy are missing during pre-wedding season. And I doubt they'll show up after.

Paul K · Jan 26, 2014

Daily:

Daily when I get it fixed up:

Wifes daily:

DiscoPhoto · Jan 26, 2014

lemme get your wife's daily?

TwentyonePSI · Jan 26, 2014

My daily is a MY06.5 Stage 2+ 6 speed GTI

I've had a long relationship with quirky cars - 9 VWs over the last 10 years or so. Rovers seem like a natural progression of my insanity.

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