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cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 01:31

I'm getting ready to move, and planning logistics on getting the fleet across country. I love our four cars and have no plans to get rid of any of them, but I thought I'd post up and see who else has a multiplicity of vehicles.

The blow-by-blow on each:

- 2000 Miata - My first real car, drove it through college and am still keeping it. At 218k, it isn't worth much, and I have no plans of being Miata-less at any point in the future.

- 2000 Corolla - Daily driver/OTM. Free and 35mpg is hard to turn down (got it from my Mom when she upgraded to a 2012 model.) It's kept many miles off the Miata and has kept me from the engine/tranny rebuild which will eventually face me. Will be replaced eventually with a Mazda6.

- 1977 Ford F-100 - I've been looking for a vintage truck for a while, and with the encouragement of the wife, snagged it a couple years ago. It's in great shape and it looks like we will be keeping it at my wife's family farm to decrease the vehicle count in our driveway.

- 2013 Wrangler JKU - The wife's ride, comes in handy in snow driving in Wyoming.

Who else has a full garage/driveway? Post up what you have!

Charles2002

8th January 2015, 02:34

the engine/tranny rebuild which will eventually face me.
On the Miata? Negative. It will never need an engine rebuild. :) They run forever! :thumbs: Sounds like a very cool fleet.

My fleet so far:

1995 Land Cruiser - recently bought the cleanest one I could find. It's a keeper. Absolute beast--luxury tank. Good for zombie apocalypse.

1990 Red Miata! Picking it up from Arkansas next week. Rust free Texas car. Replaces my rusty 2002.

1994 Ranger V6 extended cab auto. Turquoise colored :( very clean do-it -all vehicle. Just picked it up for $1250. Was owned by an old man in California who passed away. **I want to replace it with a 5 speed, regular cab in a diff color. But every man should have a Ranger :D

PENDING: ;) Corvette C5

PENDING: 1960s Chevy pickup

PENDING: Fiat ABARTH

PENDING: Jeep TJ

I also suffer from "fleet" disorder :dunno: Doctors tell me it's incurable :rolleyes: :thumbs:

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 02:39

On the Miata? Negative. It will never need an engine rebuild. :) They run forever! :thumbs: Sounds like a very cool fleet.

My fleet so far:

1995 Land Cruiser - recently bought the cleanest one I could find. It's a keeper. Absolute beast--luxury tank. Good for zombie apocalypse.

1990 Red Miata! Picking it up from Arkansas next week. Rust free Texas car. Replaces my rusty 2002.

PENDING: ;) Corvette C5

PENDING: 1960s Chevy pickup

PENDING: Fiat ABARTH

PENDING: Jeep TJ

I also suffer from "fleet" disorder :dunno: Doctors tell me it's incurable :rolleyes: :thumbs:

Very nice. The Ranger is a great truck. My mom has a '04, 2wd manual with the Edge package. It's been put to use in the family for everything from hauling 1500 lbs of cinder block and concrete, to towing 3k lbs cross country, to flat towing a CJ-7 through the mountains from Flagstaff to Phoenix. 4wd would have been nice, but if does fine with 2wd. And the manual is great for heavy hauling duty, if you find a nice one I'd go for it. But I'm sure the auto works great too.

A lot of folks diss the Ranger, but for occasional hauling duty, it can't be beat for the value.

And it should be a good change from the rusty NB to a nicer NA, you'll definately get a more original Miata experience.

Charles2002

8th January 2015, 02:44

Very nice. The Ranger is a great truck. My mom has a '04, 2wd manual with the Edge package. It's been put to use in the family for everything from hauling 1500 lbs of cinder block and concrete, to towing 3k lbs cross country, to flat towing a CJ-7 through the mountains from Flagstaff to Phoenix. 4wd would have been nice, but if does fine with 2wd.
Awesome. She should never sell it. But if she does, I'll buy it! :D

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 02:49

Awesome. She should never sell it. But if she does, I'll buy it! :D

LOL! It was a replacement for a '99 Taurus (they didn't need two sedans), and it was long overdue. Seems like we were needing a truck every few months at a minimum for hauling something around. It gets about 7k/yr, shuttled between my siblings in the valley and up in Flagstaff. It will likely be in our family for years to come.

ashtray

8th January 2015, 02:52

200hp BRZ
300hp WRX wagon
450hp BMW wagon
270hp TL (wife's)

I'm really jonesin' for another NA though - would fit that "~100hp" bracket pretty well.

Bender-san

8th January 2015, 02:52

I don't have a car problem yet, but I sure would like to. My current plan is to put the life-boss into a 2005-2008 TSX and then put a little away for a resto-mod project (perhaps a G-body GN-clone with an LS2 powerplant and a T56 or T6060). Or, perhaps down the road, a Sigma II CTS-V (if I really want to dream big).

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 02:55

Nice plans! :thumbs:

Charles2002

8th January 2015, 02:58

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 02:59

200hp BRZ
300hp WRX wagon
450hp BMW wagon
270hp TL (wife's)

I'm really jonesin' for another NA though - would fit that "~100hp" bracket pretty well.

You are missing in the 1xx HP bracket :)

Come to think of it, we have one of each of the common gear numbers in a transmission:
3 speed (F-100)
4 speed (Corolla)
5 speed (Miata)
6 speed (Jeep)

If we get a Mazda6 6sp manual, that'll break up our perfect match!

Charles2002

8th January 2015, 03:00

200hp BRZ
300hp WRX wagon
450hp BMW wagon
270hp TL (wife's)

I'm really jonesin' for another NA though - would fit that "~100hp" bracket pretty well.
Ashtray I may be able to help. My clean 1990 Red Miata for your BRZ? Us Miata.net guys have to help each other out when we can :thumbs:

Charles2002

8th January 2015, 03:01

You are missing in the 1xx HP bracket :)

Come to think of it, we have one of each of the common gear numbers in a transmission:
3 speed (F-100)
4 speed (Corolla)
5 speed (Miata)
6 speed (Jeep)

If we get a Mazda6 6sp manual, that'll break up our perfect match!
:rofl:

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 03:02

On the Miata? Negative. It will never need an engine rebuild. :) They run forever! :thumbs: Sounds like a very cool fleet.

My fleet so far:

1995 Land Cruiser - recently bought the cleanest one I could find. It's a keeper. Absolute beast--luxury tank. Good for zombie apocalypse.

1990 Red Miata! Picking it up from Arkansas next week. Rust free Texas car. Replaces my rusty 2002.

PENDING: ;) Corvette C5

PENDING: 1960s Chevy pickup

PENDING: Fiat ABARTH

PENDING: Jeep TJ

I also suffer from "fleet" disorder :dunno: Doctors tell me it's incurable :rolleyes: :thumbs:
Thanks! As far as the engine rebuild, I'm hoping for 300k at least. Here's to hoping!

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 03:03

On the Miata? Negative. It will never need an engine rebuild. :) They run forever! :thumbs: Sounds like a very cool fleet.

My fleet so far:

1995 Land Cruiser - recently bought the cleanest one I could find. It's a keeper. Absolute beast--luxury tank. Good for zombie apocalypse.

1990 Red Miata! Picking it up from Arkansas next week. Rust free Texas car. Replaces my rusty 2002.

PENDING: ;) Corvette C5

PENDING: 1960s Chevy pickup

PENDING: Fiat ABARTH

PENDING: Jeep TJ

I also suffer from "fleet" disorder :dunno: Doctors tell me it's incurable :rolleyes: :thumbs:

Charles2002

8th January 2015, 03:14

And what's your reasoning for a TJ? There are a lot of models, all with their pro's and con's. I am somewhat familiar with the CJ-7, sister owns one, and our JK. But that leaves a lot of room in the middle that I don't know a whole lot about.
I'm only in the early stages of the JEEP disease (mild tremors, night sweats ;)) so I am still researching. 1) I love the way it looks 2) It's old but not too old 3) I want to spend less than 10k for one in very nice condition 4) I love the way it looks :rofl: 5) I want another "winter" vehicle besides my Land Cruiser because (like you do by using the corolla instead of your Miata) I want to keep the miles down. I believe the 1995 LC is (or will be) a classic.

Check out this baby I found on CL. More than I wanna spend but isn't it gorgeous?
http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/4765289728.html

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 03:17

Nice. If it wasn't a DD for my wife, I would definitely be looking at that type of Jeep. Although the used prices are pretty ridiculous, aren't they!!! Just as bad as the Taco tax!

Charles2002

8th January 2015, 03:22

Another beauty http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cto/4837320092.html

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 03:25

Just like Miatas, all older Jeeps are "heavily modified" ... it's just how they are after being owned for years. I wouldn't expect to pay top dollar just because of the mods.

Also, I wouldn't expect to find one that's been babied ... they are Jeeps after all. However, I would be looking underneath for signs of abuse, like bent metal underneath.

Charles2002

8th January 2015, 03:28

And a word of advice - just like Miatas, all older Jeeps are "heavily modified" ... it's just how they are. I wouldn't expect to pay top dollar for one with mods.

Also, I wouldn't expect to find one that's been babied ... they are Jeeps after all. However, I would be looking underneath for signs of abuse, like bent metal underneath.
Thanks man. Agreed. Would like to pay like 5 - 7 k and then mod it a bit if and when i feel like it :thumbs:

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 03:29

And I would, of course, be looking for a manual for the same reasons, if not more, that so many of us prefer manual Miatas.

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 03:33

Thanks man. Agreed. Would like to pay like 5 - 7 k and then mod it a bit if and when i feel like it :thumbs:

Unfortunately, I don't think you'll find garage kept, only driven on weekend Jeeps as much as there are Miatas. They have more practicality than Miatas, and tend to get driven more. And they hold their value better, as I mentioned earlier.

Even more than with a Miata, I would recommend trying to find one with a hard top. They're not that hard to remove, and make top up driving sooooo much nicer! For summertime driving, you can just throw up a bikini top if you don't want the hassle of taking off the hard top and then installing the soft top.

look 171

8th January 2015, 03:52

Dodge diesel pick-up
Gen. 5 4 Runner Limited
930
993 twin turbo, bought, but need to dig it out of the guy's storage
S2000 AP1
Sienna Limited

Only if there's more room, I would like to have...

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 03:55

Dodge diesel pick-up
Gen. 5 4 Runner Limited
930
993 twin turbo, bought, but need to dig it out of the guy's storage
S2000 AP1
Sienna Limited

Only if there's more room, I would like to have...

It's good to hear I'm not the only one!!!!!

And it helps to be married and decrease the per capita vehicle count :D

baritone mike

8th January 2015, 04:19

Hold out for a stock Jeep. They do come up for sale sometimes, and are usually the same price if not more than a lifted one but are also usually owned by old people who RV so are not beat on. There are way to many cheaply lifted Jeep around, a lift is something you get what you pay for. Just a word of warning the Dana 35 rear axle is only good for up to 33" tires and even then it is somewhat questionable and the stock tailgate spare tire mount and big tires do not play well together. The weight from the tire will either crack or warp the tail gate over time.

There are basically 6 categories of Jeeps.

1) Stock. Either low mileage well taken care of, or high mileage beater.

2) Just want the look. You get the body lift and spring spacers with some cool wheels then you drive it around on the streets because you like the look. It looks nice to someone who does not know about lifts but drive like crap. Think of it as the equivalent of cut springs and hard parking in the tuner world.

3) Cheap and beat. Same as above with the body lift and spring spacers, but because it was cheap it is disposable. "Hold my beer and watch this."

4) Well built and not used. Quality lift kits done right and never seen dirt, kind of like a show car but is usually still daily driven.

5) Well built and used. Quality suspension, may have skid plates and body armor, but the stuff was put on there to actually use it so this Jeep has been off road more than once and may have some battle scars. Think of it as the autocross/weekend track day/nice weather Miata, they did the research and put the right parts on it and do care for the vehicle but use it for what it is built for.

6) Complete wheeler. Nice lift kit, body armor, skid plate, maybe even an aftermarket roll cage. They used quality parts because they plan on putting them to the test. This Jeep has been dragged over a few rocks, buried in mud more than once and may have even been upside down or on is side at one point in time. The equivalent would be a spec Miata where it is well built but rubbing is racing.

I would recommend buying them in the order of 1, 4, 5, 2, 6, 3, if you plan to use it as a vehicle.

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 04:22

There are basically 6 categories of Jeeps.

1) Stock. Either low mileage well taken care of, or high mileage beater.

3) Cheap and beat. Same as above with the body lift and spring spacers, but because it was cheap it is disposable. "Hold my beer and watch this."

4) Well built and not used. Quality lift kits done right and never seen dirt, kind of like a show car but is usually still daily driven.

I would recommend buying them in the order of 1, 4, 5, 2, 6, 3, if you plan to use it as a vehicle.

Good writeup. Spacer lifts are a no go for true performance. And I didn't think about the RV dinghy crowd, good catch.

Charles2002

8th January 2015, 04:29

There are basically 6 categories of Jeeps.

1) Stock. Either low mileage well taken care of, or high mileage beater.

3) Cheap and beat. Same as above with the body lift and spring spacers, but because it was cheap it is disposable. "Hold my beer and watch this."

4) Well built and not used. Quality lift kits done right and never seen dirt, kind of like a show car but is usually still daily driven.

I would recommend buying them in the order of 1, 4, 5, 2, 6, 3, if you plan to use it as a vehicle.
Thank you Mike this is really helpful!

look 171

8th January 2015, 04:34

It's good to hear I'm not the only one!!!!!

And it helps to be married and decrease the per capita vehicle count :D

She graduated from an Audi A4 turbo quartto to this... you know which one is the wife's, right?

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 04:37

S2k?

look 171

8th January 2015, 04:41

Oh hell no. I will let her drive it out of the garage after she hand washes and waxes it.

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 04:51

I give up then :) Sienna or 4 runner would be my guess but that's not really a step up ... lol

look 171

8th January 2015, 05:00

Graduated, I meant size not performance. She had to live up to the young soccer mom image. The 4 runner is my mall going pimp mobile as I no longer to out to the desert to beat my trucks

Whe's been making noise about a new car. I like to see her in a Mazda or Subi turbo Forrester but she might need to carry more crap for the kids

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 05:20

Graduated, I meant size not performance. She had to live up to the young soccer mom image. The 4 runner is my mall going pimp mobile as I no longer to out to the desert to beat my trucks

Whe's been making noise about a new car. I like to see her in a Mazda or Subi turbo Forrester but she might need to carry more crap for the kids

Haha, nice. It's hard to argue the practicality of a minivan! Definitely a size promotion not performance!

We are hoping to make the Jeep and a sedan meet our kid hauling needs when they come along. We shall see ...

Bender-san

8th January 2015, 05:40

I love this problem you are planning to have! :thumbs:

Thanks. Truth be told, the life-boss might veto any resto-mod project that ISN'T a black 1967 Impala sedan (we're both fans of Supernatural). :)

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 05:42

Thanks. Truth be told, the life-boss might veto any resto-mod project that ISN'T a black 1967 Impala sedan (we're both fans of Supernatural). :)

That's a classy car ... couldn't go wrong!

look 171

8th January 2015, 05:43

That 13 Jeep is the long one, right? We did it with my old 80 series land cruiser, and the Audi for our first one. putting him in the center of the baby seat in the Audi was a back breaking job for the both of us as he got bigger, but not big enough to go in there by himself. Pick up 20 lbs with your ass up in the air trying to reach the middle of the back seat while trying not ding the car's door next to you with spaces designed for motorcycles. When we learned of the 2nd baby coming, we got rid of the outback (this was after the Audi) and went straight to the mini van. I will give up my man card here in secret but don't tell the other guys here. I / we actually like the mini van a lot.

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 05:50

Yup, it's a four door. We'll see where our future takes us. Grew up with a '94 Caravan, and it was one of the most useful vehicles I've ever driven.

look 171

8th January 2015, 05:53

I'm only in the early stages of the JEEP disease (mild tremors, night sweats ;)) so I am still researching. 1) I love the way it looks 2) It's old but not too old 3) I want to spend less than 10k for one in very nice condition 4) I love the way it looks :rofl: 5) I want another "winter" vehicle besides my Land Cruiser because (like you do by using the corolla instead of your Miata) I want to keep the miles down. I believe the 1995 LC is (or will be) a classic.

Check out this baby I found on CL. More than I wanna spend but isn't it gorgeous?
http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/4765289728.html

The 80s are known to be the best LC in imported to the US. Who the heck design their vehicle with two (2 in case of the first breaks) alta. belt so it will get you home. I had two of those, the first one I simply couldn't break out in the desert. Finally, I smashed the driveshaft. My second, a young lady in her BMW (using her cell phone) tried to go under my LC for not stopped for a red light. YOu can called it head under instead on. My little boy and I survived with minor scraped and bruises. They will be classics. It already is headed that way. How many miles on yours? I think by 95, they may have fixed the head gasket issues?

RivMan

8th January 2015, 10:43

Here's my fleet, I'm from Michigan, but in Texas for work the last 5 months:

1932 Chevy Coupe: Grandpa's old restoration project. Got a stock frame off resto in the late 80's, been driven a few thousand miles since then. Inherited it about a year ago. Needs some mechanical work to get it back on the road (Water pump and throwout bearing).

1990 K5 Blazer: My restomod project, rust free southern truck, currently a great driver. 2.5" lift on 33's, plan to chop the roof off and go full convertible with it. 5.3 / 4l60e swap planned.

1995 Miata M-Edition: Currently my daily driver while I'm in Texas. Not sure the plan when I get back to Michigan though, I may sell it before I head home.

2003 Olds Bravada: Wifes daily driver, nothing special

2004 Grand Prix GT: My DD back in MI. Totally rebuilt from the ground up a couple years ago, Supercharged engine swap, re-geared trans, ect. Rusty MI car though.

-Rob

Stevo12

8th January 2015, 11:04

2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen 2.5S
2013 Mazda3 i Touring hatch
1994 Miata
1986 BMW 535i

All of them I consider dailies. The Jetta is a lease, I'll probably be trading it in on a Nissan Frontier since I primarly use the Jetta to haul things and I'd like to get a truck bed and the ability to tow a car.

The Mazda3 is my SO's car, but I'm currently driving it to keep miles off the Jetta, and she's been driving the Jetta since she has a shorter commute.

The Miata hibernates from November to March and is my DD and autocross car.

The BMW is a project - I completed a 5-speed swap on it earlier this year. I do drive the BMW to work on days when the roads aren't heavily salted to keep miles off the Jetta. That has amounted to 3,000 miles since mid-November when I finished the swap, and a total of 6,000+ miles since I bought the car in May.

What's sad is the BMW has the highest factory HP rating at 184hp, but the Jetta probably puts out the most currently at 170hp - I'm still waiting to break the 200 hp barrier :rofl: That will happen when I get the Frontier, and/or when I build up a motor for the BMW

Claff

8th January 2015, 11:07

We have way too much stuff

90 Miata, primary autocrosser and my primary funmobile
93 Miata, former autocrosser now doing commuter duty
05 MSM, wife's fun car/commuter
88 CRX Si, my primary commuter
71 MGB, summer Friday night dinner and ice cream go-getter
02 Civic Si, wife's former commuter before she was forced to temporarily give up manual transmissions. Needs a clutch and then it'll go up for sale
08 Honda Fit, wife's primary commuter
14 Ram 1500, workhorse/trailer tower

Plus we have an open trailer to haul the autocross car around
Plus we keep a local autocross club's equipment van (Ford E350 I think) on site.

Everything is tagged, insured, runs and drives. Even the MG!

Most importantly: no HOA!

rloewy

8th January 2015, 11:12

Moving with lots of cars is a pain. I had 5 cars and a motorcycle when we moved from Portland to Marin county. I sold the motorcycle, the wife drove her car, we shipped one car and I drove 3. It was a pain in the rear.

When we moved from Marin to the San Diego area we were down to 4 cars, and the wife drove the 2 daily drivers, I drove the 2 60s Alfas.

Having just sold the wife's problematic Subaru, we are currently at 4, but looking at adding a city runabout soon, very likely it will be something like the new Jeep Renegade.

Currently:

'93 Miata - DD
'03 Lexus IS300 - Backup family car, currently used mostly by my wife
'67 Alfa GT Jr. - cruiser, emergency backup family car
'69 Alfa GTV - street/track car

Anders

8th January 2015, 11:28

I live with my parents since I'm 18 and go to school, and our fleet consists of 6 cars.

My car: '07 Mazda MX-5
My older brother's car: '93 Ford Escort Cabriolet
Mom's car: '06 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7. This one will be gone shortly as we have a '15 Nissan X-Trail arriving in a few weeks.
Dad's van: '98 Toyota Hiace. Mostly rented out to his company.
Dad's summer car: '88 Ford Escort Cabriolet
Dad's DD: '09 Lexus IS 220d

Rodan

8th January 2015, 12:04

'92 NA (his)
'13 NC Club (hers)
'92 Bronco for where the Miata's can't go
'06 E150 (hauler)
'06 Hayabusa
'13 Tahoe (company car)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/DSC_9224_zps43004aa0.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/RodanAZ/media/Miata/DSC_9224_zps43004aa0.jpg.html)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Bronco/DSC_9213_zps1c41f984.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/RodanAZ/media/Bronco/DSC_9213_zps1c41f984.jpg.html)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/mc%20trip%20pics/2014-07-26_07-11-11_844_zps94104c09.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/RodanAZ/media/mc%20trip%20pics/2014-07-26_07-11-11_844_zps94104c09.jpg.html)

The NA and Bronco are both ongoing projects, so they keep me busy. And I'm on the lookout for a notchback Fox Mustang... or a Mk1 Capri... and I may buy a 2nd motorcycle this year... :bang::rofl:

ashtray

8th January 2015, 12:12

Ashtray I may be able to help. My clean 1990 Red Miata for your BRZ? Us Miata.net guys have to help each other out when we can :thumbs:

Thanks, but I have my eye on another person's NA at the moment. ;)

Would likely sell the BMW first, as I'm at max capacity in my garage/driveway. And even then, I don't actually like having 4 cars! 3 would be so much easier... :sad:

BetweenMiatas

8th January 2015, 12:20

I live with my parents since I'm 18 and go to school, and our fleet consists of 6 cars.

Post a pic of the Escort Cabriolet, if you don't mind! I've never seen one!

Our fleet:

1967 Camaro, straight 6, automatic, currently waiting for restoration (It will be awhile; fortunately it doesn't complain!) in my father-in-law's hay barn.

1973 Porsche 914 (still doesn't run, currently waiting for us to do a carb swap)

1991 Miata, 5-speed, B package (waiting for spring!)

2002 Subaru WRX wagon, 5mt, 240K miles and counting!

2004 MPV

2008 BMW 535xi 6mt

imarcr2

8th January 2015, 12:23

16 cars and 4 motorcycles here.

I used to think I had an understanding wife, but I am beginning to think she is nothing more than the world's worst enabler

DrNBody

8th January 2015, 12:29

Oh geez, I thought I was bad.

Miata Club in my sig
Lifted on 33s/winch/steel front bumper Durango
Sport truck (small pickup) project for racing/building an engine
3rd Gen F-B0dy Camaro

SwissFerdi

8th January 2015, 12:42

993 twin turbo, bought, but need to dig it out of the guy's storage

What in the blazes of hellfire are you waiting for??

kenshin

8th January 2015, 12:45

Currently have 2:

B8 Audi S4 - Primary car
1994 M-Edition Miata - Fun car!

shuiend

8th January 2015, 12:54

2012 Mazda2 as my DD
92 Miata with 335k on it, beater miata
94 Miata built motor, turbo, track car
95 Miata to be built for Lemons/Chump car
97 Miata test car for new na turbo setup
00 Miata test car for new nb turbo setup
96 E350 hauler of anything that needs to be moved.

Keith

8th January 2015, 12:59

This is fun. In no particular order...

2002 BMW M5
1985 VW Westfalia with a Subaru engine
1985 Honda CRX Si
classic Mini
Lotus Seven replica (Miata powered)
LS3 Miata rally/track car, looks like a 1994 R
1990 Miata with an FM II and MSM engine swap
1990 Miata (my first, waiting to import into the US)
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel to pull things
1966 Cadillac Deville hardtop
1967 Land Rover 88"
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1971 MGB GT with an LS1

I built quite a few of them :)

Anders

8th January 2015, 13:52

Post a pic of the Escort Cabriolet, if you don't mind! I've never seen one!

2008 BMW 535xi 6mtWhich one? ;)

http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp49/SafiroTDU/BD7F6C87-0E8C-4B3C-9F73-07F5398B5CBD.jpg (http://s396.photobucket.com/user/SafiroTDU/media/BD7F6C87-0E8C-4B3C-9F73-07F5398B5CBD.jpg.html)

I envy your 535! Those are certainly not cheap here.

MX5/XJ6

8th January 2015, 14:06

I wouldn't call it a problem exactly, although sometimes it's a challenge when your wife gets cranky :D

(not pictured: Chevy Prizm LSi winter beater and Toyota RAV4 away at college)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a23/MX5X6/desktop2b_zps8411cbbe.jpg

jayn_j

8th January 2015, 14:20

Currently have 4: 2005 RSX Type S, 1996 Buick beater/kids car, 1991 Miata and 1990 BMW 535i 5sp.

But back to the OP. When I had to leave Colorado in a hurry (broke and job offer in midwest) we had to shed 3 cars. Sold a 1958 MG Magnette and a 1971 Saab Sonett for pennies and flat abandoned a 1997 Voyager Van. Sometimes life gets in the way of the cars :(

Skip Cannon

8th January 2015, 14:40

I don't consider having 4+ cars to be a problem. My current fleet (I'm the only driver).

1992 SBY Miata, 1.9 FMII turbocharged engine
2005 Lava Orange Miata with LS376/480 engine
2007 Caterham 7 SV, 1.8 turbocharged Miata engine
2014 Subaru WRX hatch
2014 Ram 1500 Big Horn with Hemi engine
2013 Baby 7 (5/8 scale) with 3.5 HP soon to be 6.5 HP engine

There is room inside for one more if something interesting and affordable comes along. Actually two more if I wanted the complication of keeping one above the other on the lift.

look 171

8th January 2015, 16:14

What in the blazes of hellfire are you waiting for??

It is a special one. I have known the guy for a long time and had been bugging him about the car for some years. He doesn't drive it and lost interest with other racing programs he's involved in. One is the Baja 500 and some other road racing BS. He was nice enough to say" you really want it?" During a long lunch one day while we were shooting the breeze. I didn't even finish my sandwich and went to grab my checkbook just so he doesn't change his tune after a beer or two later. I gotta take advantage of him when he's drunk. He has it in his shop / storage fill with parts and race cars and more freaking cars. I can't pester him too much about it, but this summer, I will help him with some house cleaning and get the car out. I have the title and its in my name already so I am in no hurry for it.

He built this for himself as his daily driver back. its had something like 23000 miles with a built motor from Andial. So, a little piss ant like me must wait.

look 171

8th January 2015, 16:16

This is fun. In no particular order...

I built quite a few of them :)

You win, damn. I want to have your problem.

Hey, you got a pic of the Land Rover?

Keith

8th January 2015, 16:23

Here's Basil the Land Rover.

http://moonlaser.com/postcards/newyears2002/images/DSCN7368.jpg

http://moonlaser.com/postcards/engineer2/images/DSCN5116.jpg

http://moonlaser.com/landy/images/bp_forest.jpg

I literally found it in a barn where it had been sitting for a decade. This was Extraction Day.
http://moonlaser.com/landy/images/out_of_barn_1.jpg

Keith

8th January 2015, 16:38

Photos of the others.

Cadillac.
http://moonlaser.com/caddy/images/DSCN9734.jpg
http://moonlaser.com/caddy/images/IMG_0837.jpg

BMW.
http://slowcarfast.com/misc/bonneville/DSC00378.jpg

The Seven.
http://www.cheapsportscar.net/images/_I6P6012.jpg
https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/1522935_10152166090788623_68960212_o.jpg

CRX Si.
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/media/img/readerrides/CRX_2.jpg

Keith

8th January 2015, 16:45

VW
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10688074_10152876600148623_4323954198443030238_o.j pg

Mini
http://slowcarfast.com/mini/images/Untitled-HDR-02%20model.jpg

MG
http://www.slowcarfast.com/MG/images_lrg/img_8939.jpg
http://www.slowcarfast.com/MG/images_lrg/img_8751.jpg

Big Dodge
http://targamiata.com/images_lrg/img_9386.jpg

The Jeep up on Imogene Pass
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31.0-8/q83/p417x417/919044_10151880223968623_267957171_o.jpg

Keith

8th January 2015, 16:50

Oh yeah, Miatas.
https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/247075_10151674825948623_981266306_n.jpg?oh=90dc0b d87dafc7947ff19ddcd0a3cc44&oe=553BA7D3
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t31.0-8/10623763_10152577944491631_1160257658200414340_o.j pg
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201408/mazda-mx-5-miata-tur-17_800x0w.jpg

Okay, I'm done. Sorry.
https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/10403834_10152528845938623_2296741616851361868_o.j pg

Skip Cannon

8th January 2015, 16:56

Keith,

What's the back story on the Seven on the track with snow tires? Sounds like too much fun. :D

Keith

8th January 2015, 17:15

Keith,

What's the back story on the Seven on the track with snow tires? Sounds like too much fun. :D

The track had snow. So why not? :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZccEHN8QelI

Red_5

8th January 2015, 17:25

Our collection isn't terribly interesting, especially after seeing Kieth's collection. Thanks for raising the bar so high.:p

'91 Mariner Blue Miata - bought recently with 61K miles and it will be street / project car.
'99 Miata, fully caged and currently set up to run in SuperMiata class but will run some enduros with NASA this year.
'06 Subaru Outback 2.5 ltd with manual trans. My DD
'08 Honda Odyssey, my wife's DD
'08 Chrysler Aspen, tow vehicle, people mover, loaner to out of town guests.
'12 Look 20' enclosed car hauler trailer.

GregB

8th January 2015, 17:41

We have 4. 2 DD & 2 fun ones
The DD's are my 2015 CX5 & my wife has a 2008 MINI Clubman S
The fun ones are the 2001 Miata in that Crystal Blue color and
a 2012 Boss 302 Mustang.
The Boss is a blast to drive
Both the fun ones are rented storage for the winter.
It can be a hassle juggling them in the driveway during the summer

Litfuse

8th January 2015, 18:10

I have four cars and a bike. Wouldn't have it any other way.

2014 mustang gt track pack
2012 miata
2012 kawasaki zx14r
2009 infinity g37x
1996 Toyota 4runner - the beater

bob_h

8th January 2015, 18:34

99 Miata. 140k on odo. Tires/wheels/shocks updated. Oil leak and flaky pwr window need fixing.

87 Mustang GT convertible, 92k. Engine bolt-ons plus chassis & suspension upgrades all done in the early 90s

13 Mustang GT with track pack, almost 5k miles!

06 Civic. Over 100k miles. I wish it would break so I could get something else. lol

Joe R

8th January 2015, 18:36

The two of us need to get down to three, we have four. It's just that we like them all so much that we can't decide. What would you do?
DD are the 2008 Miata(me) and the 2012 Sorento (her). Then there is my old 2002 Tacoma and the 2007 jeep Liberty. I would really like to sell both Tacoma and Liberty and get something that would fill both their shoes in one vehicle. I thought of a Honda Ridgeline, 70's Toyota Landcruiser, cool old Jeep truck, whatever that would haul some stuff(truck) be 4WD and be my backup when there is salt, snow, ice on the roads two or three days a year. Hmmm, just don't know.

Miniata

8th January 2015, 20:06

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd505/meithkiller/Garagefullofcars.jpg (http://s1223.photobucket.com/user/meithkiller/media/Garagefullofcars.jpg.html)
Just sold my wife's 2012 Fusion daily driver, so we're back to six cars, all manuals. We just bought another house close by, and hope to be moved in by spring, but it has a much smaller garage, fitting three cars at best. Wouldn't have bought the 10AE this past summer if I had known this, but we found the new place a couple of months after I bought the Miata.

1990 Miata - First Miata, plan to own it until I die
1999 10AE Miata - Bought it from a family friend six months ago, may have to let it go because of the move
2005 Mini Cooper - Bought it new, owned longer than any other car I've had, still love it, hope to keep it for many more years
2007 Forester XT - Winter car, family car, nearing 100k miles, and will need some major work/refreshing done in the near future
2008 Mustang GT - My 4th Mustang in 25 years, hate to see it go, but a friend is buying it in a few months
2013 Subaru BRZ - Coming up on three years of ownership, torn between letting it or the 10AE go, fun car, just not that attached to it

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 20:21

Here's my fleet, I'm from Michigan, but in Texas for work the last 5 months:

1990 K5 Blazer: My restomod project, rust free southern truck, currently a great driver. 2.5" lift on 33's, plan to chop the roof off and go full convertible with it. 5.3 / 4l60e swap planned.

1995 Miata M-Edition: Currently my daily driver while I'm in Texas. Not sure the plan when I get back to Michigan though, I may sell it before I head home.

2003 Olds Bravada: Wifes daily driver, nothing special

2004 Grand Prix GT: My DD back in MI. Totally rebuilt from the ground up a couple years ago, Supercharged engine swap, re-geared trans, ect. Rusty MI car though.

-Rob

The K5 project sounds awesome. Like a full-size Jeep!

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 20:22

We have way too much stuff

Plus we have an open trailer to haul the autocross car around
Plus we keep a local autocross club's equipment van (Ford E350 I think) on site.

Everything is tagged, insured, runs and drives. Even the MG!

Most importantly: no HOA!

The CRX is a hoot to drive, I hear. How many miles do you have on it by now?

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 20:23

'92 NA (his)
'13 NC Club (hers)
'92 Bronco for where the Miata's can't go
'06 E150 (hauler)
'06 Hayabusa
'13 Tahoe (company car)

The NA and Bronco are both ongoing projects, so they keep me busy. And I'm on the lookout for a notchback Fox Mustang... or a Mk1 Capri... and I may buy a 2nd motorcycle this year... :bang::rofl:
Matching Miatas, nice! And the Bronco looks like a great offroader.

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 20:23

16 cars and 4 motorcycles here.

I used to think I had an understanding wife, but I am beginning to think she is nothing more than the world's worst enabler

LOL! I guess there's a balance :)

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 20:25

Currently have 4: 2005 RSX Type S, 1996 Buick beater/kids car, 1991 Miata and 1990 BMW 535i 5sp.

Probably weren't missing much on the van. Practical but not the most enjoyable to drive! Put many miles on a '94 Caravan myself.

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 20:26

Plan on owning my Miata as long as possible too. That is a gorgeous garage, I definately want one like that when we get our retirement home.

What are the dimensions? I'm guessing 30x40. Nice to have double depth and four to five vehicles across.

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 20:32

The Jeep up on Imogene Pass
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31.0-8/q83/p417x417/919044_10151880223968623_267957171_o.jpg

Awesome Land Rover pics, looks like it has a lot of character.

And we did Imogene Pass a couple summers ago. An awesome drive!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1208752_10151812348399390_94915063_n.jpg?oh=4c74fc 91ca80ee85540c07e58073bdc2&oe=55325278&__gda__=1428330396_550337d7d0facab9a50867f211b8167 4

https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1176124_10151812348469390_901738967_n.jpg?oh=450c0 cc8df78c964c533835848e819ed&oe=556B7F58

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 20:34

It's hard to pick one. We really like three of ours (Miata, F-100, Jeep), and want one more that we can pile the miles on and not worry - so we are a four car family for now.

Miniata

8th January 2015, 20:34

Plan on owning my Miata as long as possible too. That is a gorgeous garage, I definately want one like that when we get our retirement home.

What are the dimensions? I'm guessing 30x40. Nice to have double depth and four to five vehicles across.33'x 34', which only leaves 2' between each of the cars if parked 4 across (the floor tiles are 12" square). Ideally it would be 40' wide, but it was here when we bought the place, so I did the best I could with what I had to work with.

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 20:36

33'x 34', which only leaves 2' between each of the cars if parked 4 across (the floor tiles are 12" square). Ideally it would be 40' wide, but it was here when we bought the place, so I did the best I could with what I had to work with.

Good to know. So 35x40 would be ideal then, I guess. Although your setup leaves nothing to be desired at all! I'm on the lookout for some good wall art like you have.

Miniata

8th January 2015, 20:58

Good to know. So 35x40 would be ideal then, I guess. Although your setup leaves nothing to be desired at all! I'm on the lookout for some good wall art like you have.Thanks. Antique stores and flea markets for original old signs and license plates, and Retroplanet.com for repops.

cruisin'n5thgear

8th January 2015, 21:07

Thanks. Antique stores and flea markets for original old signs and license plates, and Retroplanet.com for repops.

Awesome, thanks for the recommendations!

Charles2002

9th January 2015, 04:29

How many miles on yours? I think by 95, they may have fixed the head gasket issues?
Thanks man. Mine has about 220k on it. Runs great. I think it will keep going as long as I choose to keep it. I have no problem thinking it can go 500k miles. No head gasket problem that I know of. So I'm guessing it was either fixed by the time the 95 came out or a previous owner addressed it (?)

Charles2002

9th January 2015, 04:33

I wouldn't call it a problem exactly, although sometimes it's a challenge when your wife gets cranky :D

(not pictured: Chevy Prizm LSi winter beater and Toyota RAV4 away at college)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a23/MX5X6/desktop2b_zps8411cbbe.jpg
I want to be you, man :thumbs: Great collection!

Charles2002

9th January 2015, 04:35

I don't consider having 4+ cars to be a problem. My current fleet (I'm the only driver).

There is room inside for one more if something interesting and affordable comes along. Actually two more if I wanted the complication of keeping one above the other on the lift.
Skip maybe you should add something much older like a 50s, 60s or 70s vehicle :cool: 1955 Chevy maybe?

Charles2002

9th January 2015, 04:37

Here's Basil the Land Rover.

http://moonlaser.com/postcards/newyears2002/images/DSCN7368.jpg

http://moonlaser.com/postcards/engineer2/images/DSCN5116.jpg

http://moonlaser.com/landy/images/bp_forest.jpg

I literally found it in a barn where it had been sitting for a decade. This was Extraction Day.
http://moonlaser.com/landy/images/out_of_barn_1.jpg
That Land Rover is awesome! :thumbs:

cruisin'n5thgear

9th January 2015, 08:22

Thanks man. Mine has about 220k on it. Runs great. I think it will keep going as long as I choose to keep it. I have no problem thinking it can go 500k miles. No head gasket problem that I know of. So I'm guessing it was either fixed by the time the 95 came out or a previous owner addressed it (?)

Which V6? If it's the 3.0, then you have the venerable Vulcan, which doesn't have the famous head gasket problem. It's much less powerful, but very durable in my experience (Taurus and Ranger).

Flav247

9th January 2015, 09:23

Currently sitting at 4 and will be adding a 5th shortly in late May.

2000 Civic Si:
Bought it brand new back in 1999 and have owned it since. Has some chassis and brake mods along with the suspension. I don't drive it much these days and it is actually stored away in my brother's bunker as we just don't have the room at our current place. I cant see myself ever parting with this car.
http://i58.tinypic.com/2mdqr9v.jpg

2002 Civic Si:
Owned this car for 3 1/2 years or so now and love it. It's my daily driver during the winter and my defacto "pickup truck". It's fun to drive and has great utility. Mods are minimal with only Mugen suspension and Progress rear sway bar.
http://i61.tinypic.com/awdqp3.jpg

1990 Miata:
Bought this in February of last year and it's my daily driver during most of the year. Has a few mods and well...this is a Miata forum so you guys know why I own one.
http://i60.tinypic.com/28im49y.jpg

2007 FJ Cruiser:
The Mrs' car. I don't drive this much at all but it's great in the winter and as a beach buggy. It sits most of the times as the Mrs travels Mon-Thurs every week. I will drive it on snow days and that's about it. It's a rolling blind spot and terrible on gas....but it's paid for and she loves it and has owned it since new. (just realized have almost no pics of her FJ so sorry for the IG pic)
http://i60.tinypic.com/8yrepj.jpg

In May I will be adding something else to the mix. Still undetermined but it will most likely be a first gen CRX Si. In the late fall of this year if all goes as planned I will add a first gen 4-Runner to the mix as a winter daily driver. I'll keep the 2002 Civic Si and split that as a good weather daily driver with the Miata.

DaBrizat

9th January 2015, 09:26

We're down to only (4) vehicles since the two kids have grown and taken their cars away. It was pretty rediculous at our house when all six were there, plus a couple of boyfriends' cars too. None were ever THAT special, but all had their moments in the sun. Remaining are: 1985 Subaru BRAT, 1995 Acura Legend, 1999 Lexus RX, and 2007 Mx5 NC PRHT.

I'd like to add a ND to the corral, but we really don't have the space, and we need some beaters for the Wisco winters.

cruisin'n5thgear

9th January 2015, 12:06

Currently sitting at 4 and will be adding a 5th shortly in late May.

Bet the Civics are a lot of fun, the hatch looks especially so!

Flav247

9th January 2015, 12:47

Bet the Civics are a lot of fun, the hatch looks especially so!

Its the most hated Civic Si generation but I love it. :thumbs:

RivMan

9th January 2015, 12:59

The K5 project sounds awesome. Like a full-size Jeep!

Thanks man, thats the plan!

Here she is as she sits right now, not much of a looker, but a ton of fun!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Z1iChT5lI80/VLAIi0bQPFI/AAAAAAAADhE/HB2T_7NSa9o/s800/IMG_5526.JPG

-Rob

Skip Cannon

9th January 2015, 13:35

Skip maybe you should add something much older like a 50s, 60s or 70s vehicle :cool: 1955 Chevy maybe?

There are a few cars I am always watching for a good one to come along at a reasonable price. Not much desire to own a shoebox Chevy. Some of those I am looking for are in no particular order:

1960 Thunderbird
1950 Oldsmobile 2 door HT
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
1967 Cadillac Eldorado
Sunbeam Alpine (for a turbo Miata engine swap)
Bugeye Sprite

All of these are cars I've owned and enjoyed in the past.

Keith

9th January 2015, 16:07

What you may not know about Skip is that he's owned more cars than most of us have ever sat in.

Charles2002

9th January 2015, 17:07

What you may not know about Skip is that he's owned more cars than most of us have ever sat in.
Damn. if I wasn't me I would want to be Skip then. :thumbs: :cool:

Charles2002

9th January 2015, 17:07

Sunbeam Alpine (for a turbo Miata engine swap)

^ This one ;)

Charles2002

9th January 2015, 17:18

Which V6? If it's the 3.0, then you have the venerable Vulcan, which doesn't have the famous head gasket problem. It's much less powerful, but very durable in my experience (Taurus and Ranger).
It's a straight six motor :thumbs:4.5 liter

cruisin'n5thgear

9th January 2015, 17:21

It's a straight six motor :thumbs:4.5 liter

Ah. Didn't realize the Ranger had a straight 6! If it's like other straight 6's, it has a lot of torque.

cruisin'n5thgear

9th January 2015, 17:22

Thanks man, thats the plan!

Here she is as she sits right now, not much of a looker, but a ton of fun!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Z1iChT5lI80/VLAIi0bQPFI/AAAAAAAADhE/HB2T_7NSa9o/s800/IMG_5526.JPG

-Rob

I love the lines on 80's/early 90s Chevy trucks!

Charles2002

9th January 2015, 17:24

Ah. Didn't realize the Ranger had a straight 6! If it's like other straight 6's, it has a lot of torque.
Oops sorry man! Thought you were asking about the LC. Yes the Ranger has a V6. Let me check which one it is..

Claff

9th January 2015, 17:52

The CRX is a hoot to drive, I hear. How many miles do you have on it by now?

CRX is showing somewhere around 246K miles and is quite rough around the edges (just about time to patch the back fenders again).

But it also has some nice upgrades (Koni SPSS shocks, GC coilovers, big rear sway bar) and gets to play between the cones occasionally when I put some decent tires on it.

http://claffie.com/photos/140630/images/140630_78.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TnUePSwxd0

Viggn

9th January 2015, 18:08

2000 saab viggen - my daily driver @ approx 10 lbs per HP
2002 Chevy Venture - going to be the kids daily driver & was my wifes daily drive ... 5 months and counting @ 20.5 LBS per HP
2009 wrangler unlimited - wifes old daily driver which replaced Venture @ 19 lbs per HP - I am not a jeep fan
2009 Buell 1125 CR- my bike I never ride due to lack of time and it's not comfortable @ 2.5 LBS per HP
2013 Ford Flex - wife newest daily driver @ 12 lbs per HP
2013 Cub miata - my first new/used car in 10 years.... way less then 10 lbs per HP - 2.5T
2008 Fleetwood Bounder 38p - 59-71 LBS per HP depending on if we are towing the jeep or not

Skip Cannon

9th January 2015, 18:13

What you may not know about Skip is that he's owned more cars than most of us have ever sat in.

That might be true Keith. :D The Lava V8 is the 35th Miata I have owned and is #358 in the total number of cars and trucks I've had the pleasure to own. There have also been 16 motorcycles in my past.

Sunbeam Alpine (for a turbo Miata engine swap)

^This one

I've had three of these, one big fin and two short fin versions. None of the were powered by a turbo Miata engine, but there's still time to get that one in if a nice donor car came my way.

Back in the late '60s early '70s I had a nice little side business converting Alpines from Lucas generators to GM Delco alternators and sometimes from + earth to - earth.

cruisin'n5thgear

9th January 2015, 20:46

Its the most hated Civic Si generation but I love it. :thumbs:

Didn't realize that. Looks nice to me!

Gord96BRG

9th January 2015, 22:47

This pic is from 1.5 years ago, so it's off by one - in the background row, my wife's 07 Audi S4 Avant is now replaced by an 14 S7. The 2010 S5 is still a blast to drive. Foreground row, my 1996 Miata with Simpson Italia kit (still in Mazda BRG there, but now it's painted Lotus Racing Green), my 1984 308 GTS QV (http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=507999), and my daughter's 95 M Edition:

http://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=167300&stc=1&d=1373004900

The S4 replacement:
http://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=172226&stc=1&d=1378789591

http://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=172225&stc=1&d=1378789591

A more current pic of the Italia:

https://gordoncblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/010700d2d8941838c6cea78f54053b8c9ec4fb2751.jpg

And the most current look:

http://gordoncblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/gc-dsc6749_smaller.jpg

http://gordoncblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/gc-dsc6762_smaller.jpg

http://gordoncblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/gc-dsc6752_smaller.jpg

More:
http://gordoncblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/gc-dsc6817_smaller.jpg

Road trip!
http://gordoncblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/gc-dsc6830_smaller.jpg

Winter performance school on Ghost Lake - on studded tires, the 95M was quicker than any EVO or STi on winter tires:
https://gordoncblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/141536521-qrqciucz-img_1294.jpg

JimLusk

10th January 2015, 00:43

I don't see it as a problem, except that two of them are not road-worthy, one is a parts car, and another belongs to my son (also doesn't run).
1967 Barracuda convertible (apart)
1967 Barracuda fastback (son's car, also apart)
1968 GTS convertible (mostly together, but not road-worthy)
2000 Durango (wife's driver at the moment)
2000 Miata (my driver at the moment)
2002 Sebring Limited (parts car, engine sold)

vkeith

10th January 2015, 01:21

Hers
1990 Mustang GT 5sp
2002 Dodge Durango

Mine
1976 Ford F100 SB (300 w/three-on-the-tree, no power anything)
1984 Suzuki GS550ES (non-running)
1993 Buick Roadmaster Limited
1995 Saturn SL2 (non-running)
1996 Miata

...and, picking up a 1992 Miata B&T on Sunday

GTScott

10th January 2015, 10:38

2001 Miata
2009 Audi TT-S Roadster
2013 Porsche Boxster (981)
2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S (991)
2015 Subaru Outback

Sold my waaaay too big tundra so thinking about getting a Jeep Wrangler for the Home Depot runs

BetweenMiatas

10th January 2015, 10:47

I envy your 535! Those are certainly not cheap here.

It's a nice car. So far it's depreciating about as much per month as the loan payment, though.

Thanks for the pic!

BetweenMiatas

10th January 2015, 10:50

I don't consider having 4+ cars to be a problem. My current fleet (I'm the only driver).

There is room inside for one more if something interesting and affordable comes along. Actually two more if I wanted the complication of keeping one above the other on the lift.

What happened to that weird old ... Saab? Volvo? That you bought last year?

Skip Cannon

10th January 2015, 15:26

What happened to that weird old ... Saab? Volvo? That you bought last year?

It was a 1966 Saab 96. I bought it mainly for the experience of overhauling the two stroke, 3 cylinder engine. I never planned to keep it, 44 HP wasn't going to be fun for long.

I found out that the modular crankshaft can only be disassembled/reassembled by three shops in the country and you can't do it yourself without a press and special tooling I lost interest in the project and sold it for a small loss to reclaim the space in my shop. It went to two brothers who are into the two stroke Saab thing so it will get restored to at least driver status.

k9sports

10th January 2015, 15:39

His (sole name on titles)
2013 Chevy Volt
2001 Toyota Corolla Sedan*
1992 Miata

Mine (sole name on titles)
2013 Toyota Prius*
1997 Chevy Astro Van
1995 Toyota Corolla Wagon

(*some titles owned only for insurance purposes)

Bob_MX5

10th January 2015, 19:52

Two drivers, five cars. :-(

95, 97, 15, mx-5s
01 audi
12 lexus

Yea, got issues but moving them is no one.

look 171

10th January 2015, 21:34

Wow, you have 12 Lexus (es?)

Greasyman

10th January 2015, 21:43

07 Fit
91 Miata
97 Miata
23 Model T hot rod

My wife has a 2000 Civic, she never drives my cars, and I only drive her's when she's along for the ride. I'd let her drive my cars, but she's not interested in cars and just gets nervous driving a car that isn't hers.

look 171

10th January 2015, 22:46

Greasy,

Lucky. My wife drives all the cars I own including the 930 but she has a bit of trouble of getting out of the steep apron on our driveway. There's a way of getting out of there at a certain angle without scraping up the chin but she don't know how to or don't care to find out is more like the truth. She drives the van all day long, so when she wants to take the top down on the S2000 to have lunch with her friends and do a little shopping, what am I to say, no? I hate it, because I don't like my seat and mirrors moved. It drives me nuts. Yes, OCD. She's a very good and snappy driver. This is the girl I met in college that used to change her own oil and spark plugs. All her dad's doing. It all changed as soon as the officiant read me my rights and on with the cuffs.

TheGeezer

11th January 2015, 00:16

2001 Miata
2009 Audi TT-S Roadster
2013 Porsche Boxster (981)
2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S (991)
2015 Subaru Outback

Sold my waaaay too big tundra so thinking about getting a Jeep Wrangler for the Home Depot runs

Too many Porches, ya freak! ;)

QuattroGuy

11th January 2015, 00:23

I'll play:

2005 Audi A6 3.2 sedan - Mrs QuattroGuy's ride
2000 Audi A4 Avant - my daily beater
2003 Audi S8 - Ronin, baby
1980 Scirocco - midlife crisis car
1983 RX-7 - midlife crisis car #2
1999 BMW M Coupe - clown shoe
1999 Mazda Miata SSB - not registered, track only
2003 Yukon Denali XL - pulls the trailer to the track
2004 Dakota 5 speed V8 - plows and hauls garbage

GTScott

11th January 2015, 10:57

Too many Porches, ya freak! ;)

If you note, they are all new (read: under warranty). Check back in 18 months and they won't be there.

I work in phases. I am ending the German car phase. I am thinking ex-rental cars will be the next phase. I may pick up several ragged out Chrysler 300s.

mrpresident

11th January 2015, 12:59

I am reducing my fleet to make room for updates. I recently sold my RX8, and now I just have my '50 Chevy pickup, a Tahoe (along with a travel trailer), and a CR-V. Wife wants an Enclave once the Honda wears out (if it ever does), I want to replace the Tahoe with a used quad cab 2500HD, and get either the new lower cost Tesla, a Volt, or a Bolt when they come out, depending on the driving experience.

NA in LA

11th January 2015, 13:25

84 Chevy C-10 Hot Rod
90 GMC Sierra ST daily driver
04 Avalanche Z 71 her driver
99 Miata college girl's dd
05 MSM my car

The one's in progress are a 69 El Camino, 69 Plymouth Sport Satellite and a 70 Buick Skylark. Got a few extra Camino's for parts cars.

I think I might have some issues....:rofl:

TheGeezer

11th January 2015, 16:50

If you note, they are all new (read: under warranty). Check back in 18 months and they won't be there.

I work in phases. I am ending the German car phase. I am thinking ex-rental cars will be the next phase. I may pick up several ragged out Chrysler 300s.

Yes. Very wise. :D

solonut

11th January 2015, 22:01

My fleet...
1985 Chev C30 dually tow beast with 454
1991 Miata my toy and Motorhome toad
1993 Jeep GC (wifes)
1994 Buick Roadmaster LT1 350 family luxury boat
1996 Southwind Storm 30H travel mansion

cruisin'n5thgear

11th January 2015, 22:50

My fleet...
1985 Chev C30 dually tow beast with 454
1991 Miata my toy and Motorhome toad
1993 Jeep GC (wifes)
1994 Buick Roadmaster LT1 350 family luxury boat
1996 Southwind Storm 30H travel mansion

The C30 sounds like a great truck. If I hadn't gone Ford, I'd have looked at the '70s and '80s Chevys - sharp looking trucks. Have a pic?

solonut

11th January 2015, 23:15

The C30 sounds like a great truck. If I hadn't gone Ford, I'd have looked at the '70s and '80s Chevys - sharp looking trucks. Have a pic?

Pulling my 30ft 5th wheel, bought it 1.5 years ago with 66k miles and now has 72k.

cruisin'n5thgear

11th January 2015, 23:16

Sharp!

Keith

12th January 2015, 12:17

If you note, they are all new (read: under warranty). Check back in 18 months and they won't be there.

I work in phases. I am ending the German car phase. I am thinking ex-rental cars will be the next phase. I may pick up several ragged out Chrysler 300s.

Let's hope you don't buy any that were rented by people like me.

dave ward

12th January 2015, 12:23

In the driveway:
06 Mazda 3 Hatch
04 Chev Colorado Z71 ext cab

in the Garage:
85 GTI
97 Miata

Miata2Race

12th January 2015, 16:14

I can play now:

1998 Ford Ex poorer v8
1995 Mazda Miata
2008 BMW 135I
2014 Ducati 899 Panigale

OK OK the last one is a bike but still counts imo.

The bimmer is for sale though so, I'll soon have to retract my submission :(

Litfuse

12th January 2015, 16:39

I have owned 32 cars and six bikes in the past ten years. Below are my current rides:

2014 mustang gt track pack
2012 miata
2012 Kawasaki zx14r
2009 Infiniti g37x
1996 Toyota 4runner - the beater

Kurt L

13th January 2015, 02:18

Here is what I spend my spare time on:
2001 SE - The 17 year old daughter drive this
2008 Volvo C30 2.0 - The old ladies
2001 Volvo V70 2.4T - The older daughters ride
1966 Datsun 1600 Fairlady - my project
2004 Mazda3S - I just picked this up for my son who lives in Washington
2010 Ford Explorer- Company car if that counts

Lord Warlock

21st January 2015, 20:24

Fleet consists of:

1. 2007 Nissan Altima (wife's daily driver car)
2. 1994 Miata M Edition - was daughters high school car, she's in college now and says she wants a car with a roof and a back seat, so the Miata will likely be sold to let me get another. Can't maintain my full fleet as it is. Love the fun of having the Miata but its time to enjoy one of my other cars instead.
3. 1991 Dodge Stealth Twin Turbo- New motor, rebuilt heads, 13g turbos, boost controller, runs 16lbs of boost, goes very fast when it was driven, but has sat in backyard for almost 7 years now, time to fix it or sell it.
4. 1969 Dodge Charger R/T Special Edition. My first car. Just finishing restoration, its ready for the road, but need to get the stealth out of the way so I can get it out of the second garage out back. Bought in 1978 for 800, invested another 10k or so rebuilding it, and its one of two known to exist, so its time to get it on the road.
5. 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T, 5.7L v8 Hemi, Auto, my daily driver, Detonator Yellow, Tan leather interior (Katzkins put in week after I bought the car, I don't like black leather. Drives great, love it, but it isn't a Charger so it won't be a Project other than a few tasteful mods for local car shows.

express_wagon

21st January 2015, 20:41

So we're counting cars that isn't titled to me but in my driveway on a permanent basis. Sweet.

1) 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr
2) 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
3) 2001 BMW M5
4) 2006 Scion xA (my daily commuter but title belongs to my brother)
5) 2007 Honda Accord LX (gf)

ashtray

22nd January 2015, 03:54

My friend is going out of town for a bit - well, out of country actually, and "for a bit" meaning 2-3 years estimated. He asked if I would keep his two cars for him during that time. :rofl: "ashtray's used car lot"? I actually stored his car for 8 months once in the past and had to put it on my insurance. Not about to add two more to my stable of 4.

Charles2002

24th January 2015, 00:19

One thing I'm wondering is how many cars can you accumulate until you have too many to drive regularly? This is completely subjective but I'm thinking 4 cars is the magic number and after that it gets hard to drive them regularly. My "experiment:"

1. '95 Land Cruiser - daily driver when I need room for passengers and/or in bad weather. :thumbs:

2. '90 Miata - 3/4 of the year daily driver when I don't have passengers, want good gas mileage, and there's no precipitation & weather is above freezing & roads are dry and (mostly) salt free. :D

3. [Not purchased yet] Ranger 4cyl 5spd 2wd for driving in bad weather, on salty roads, for hauling things, for parking in sketchy areas, to reduce # of miles on the LC and save some gas. :)

4. [Not purchased yet] C5 Corvette. Will be my most babied car. No bad weather, no parking in bad areas (or on NYC streets). Car to drive just for the sheer sake of driving. :cool:

If there is time to drive another car I'd like to know about it LOL :dunno:

cruisin'n5thgear

24th January 2015, 06:01

1. '95 Land Cruiser - daily driver when I need room for passengers and/or in bad weather. :thumbs:

2. '90 Miata - 3/4 of the year daily driver when I don't have passengers, want good gas mileage, and there's no precipitation & weather is above freezing & roads are dry and (mostly) salt free. :D

3. [Not purchased yet] Ranger 4cyl 5spd 2wd for driving in bad weather, on salty roads, for hauling things, for parking in sketchy areas, to reduce # of miles on the LC and save some gas. :)

4. [Not purchased yet] C5 Corvette. Will be my most babied car. No bad weather, no parking in bad areas (or on NYC streets). Car to drive just for the sheer sake of driving. :cool:

If there is time to drive another car I'd like to know about it LOL :dunno:

I'd look for a 4wd Ranger - 2wd are notoriously tail happy and easy to get stuck in snow. Sandbags in the bed do help, as do good tires. Just some observations from our family's 2wd hauler. In Phoenix, 2wd is great, but in Flagstaff, where it spends some time, lack of 4wd is a pain several days out of the year.

cruisin'n5thgear

24th January 2015, 06:03

Although I dont know if you can get a 4cyl 4wd. 3.0 v6 still gets mileage in the 20s, but if you have to get a 4.0 to get 4wd, might not be worth it as mileage will tank.

martx-5

24th January 2015, 08:06

One thing I'm wondering is how many cars can you accumulate until you have too many to drive regularly?

Perhaps you should ask Jay Leno. :)

My current stable consists of:

2011 Mazda CX-7

2007 Mazda RX-8

1992 Mazda Miata

1959 Triumph TR-3...don't know how that slipped in, not being a Mazda. :D

2busy2work

24th January 2015, 15:17

This is my current fleet of toys (Miatas). I keep them all in top condition. They all are sheltered but only the 99 AE is kept in the garage full time.

99 AE (stock)

00 SE (M45 supercharger and Xida shocks)

00 EVO (stock)

92 Sunburst YELLOW (stock)

99 LS Rallycross (stock)

Pictures are at http://www.mostlymiata.net/

Charles2002

25th January 2015, 01:53

Although I dont know if you can get a 4cyl 4wd. 3.0 v6 still gets mileage in the 20s, but if you have to get a 4.0 to get 4wd, might not be worth it as mileage will tank.
Thanks man. I agree with you.

no_spitfire

25th January 2015, 13:07

2002 Lexus ES300 - never breaks, will never die. Plan to put it in my will.
2004 BMW 330xi - always breaks, lives on repairs. Like a difficult wife, it's love/hate.
2008 Miata MX5 - never breaks, will never die. Plan to keep trying to kill it :D .
2014 Chevy Volt - this will be the first of many EVs. I'm loving this car. Will love the next one even more.

Helltime

25th January 2015, 19:47

2009 BMW 135i, Not stock, easily the fastest car I have ever driven
1990 BMW 325i, upgraded suspension bits, mostly stock engine, lots of fun
2005 GTI 1.8T, Wife's car, 100% stock (3rd mk4 gti 1.8t we have had, and only 1 stock)
2002 F150 FX4, My winter DD. 100% rust free from the southwest. wash it constantly to try and keep it that way for as long as possible.

All vehicles but the F150 are manual trans (yes including the wife's GTI, just like me she will NOT own an automatic car, truck or SUV is ok, but car has to be 3 pedals. I love her haha)

Keith

26th January 2015, 15:18

I think you're confusing "regularly" with "frequently".

Charles2002

26th January 2015, 15:57

I think you're confusing "regularly" with "frequently".
Keith, you're right. Frequently is what I meant. I have trouble driving more than 4 cars frequently.

I wish I could just drive different cars all day but I have other things to do :(

Also, I don't have a garage. So I'm limited in how many I can fit in my driveway, backyard :eek: and on the street.

GianniB

27th January 2015, 21:43

My fleet:

1973 Alfa Romeo GTV - purchased 23 years ago this month
1991 NA - Bought last September, replaced a '84 Rabbit GTI
2004 Toyota Sienna - Family hauler (yawn)
2005 MINI Cooper S - Daily driver the last 10 years

Dorzok

27th January 2015, 22:55

i'm in:
'91 Mustang LX.

Coupe
Wild Strawberry Red Metallic over black interior
5.0
5 speed
3.08 Traction Lok

'94 Ranger XLT Extended Cab

Cayman Green Metallic
2WD
4.0
crappy A4LD trans
crappy 8.8" open diff

'95 Miata.

Classic Red
A/C
Power steering
5 speed

'96 Miata

Montego Blue Mica
PEP

'03 Expedition XLT

Dark Shadow Frey Metallic
5.4

And, as of 1-25-2015, the newest addition to the fleet.
'14 Focus SE

Ruby Red over black interior
Black interior

cruisin'n5thgear

28th January 2015, 19:40

i'm in:
'91 Mustang LX.

Coupe
Wild Strawberry Red Metallic over black interior
5.0
5 speed
3.08 Traction Lok

'94 Ranger XLT Extended Cab

Cayman Green Metallic
2WD
4.0
crappy A4LD trans
crappy 8.8" open diff

'95 Miata.

Classic Red
A/C
Power steering
5 speed

'96 Miata

Montego Blue Mica
PEP

'03 Expedition XLT

Dark Shadow Frey Metallic
5.4

And, as of 1-25-2015, the newest addition to the fleet.
'14 Focus SE

Ruby Red over black interior
Black interior

What mileage do you get in the Ranger? We have the 3.0, wondering how the 4.0 does. (my mom's '04, not the '77 F-100 in my sig. That has a 460!)

Rodan

28th January 2015, 20:18

What mileage do you get in the Ranger? We have the 3.0, wondering how the 4.0 does. (my mom's '04, not the '77 F-100 in my sig. That has a 460!)

I had a '94 Ranger 4.0 manual trans 2wd... it got 19-21mpg empty.

cruisin'n5thgear

28th January 2015, 20:19

I had a '94 Ranger 4.0 manual trans 2wd... it got 19-21mpg empty.

That's about what ours gets. That's pretty good!

Dorzok

28th January 2015, 21:54

What mileage do you get in the Ranger? We have the 3.0, wondering how the 4.0 does. (my mom's '04, not the '77 F-100 in my sig. That has a 460!)

17ish. Never had it on the highway unless I was towing the dirt bikes.

csmith

28th January 2015, 22:32

My fleet:

2014 Mazda 3s Grand Touring - just bought earlier this month, my DD;
2011 Acura MDX - bought last November, wife's DD;
2002 Tahoe - 179k miles, bought in '05, former DD, now tow vehicle;
2002 Lexus RX300 - bought new in '02, 200k miles, wife's former DD;
1991 Miata - bought in '02 or thereabouts.

And if we're counting non-street legal vehicles, then add a 1984 Honda CRX race car to the list.

We'll probably sell the Lexus soon, it's kind of redundant now.

lrutt

29th January 2015, 08:31

While I do have more than 4 cars, my problem lies with vehicles of the 2 wheeled variety. My current stable of cars and bikes. BTW...they all run.

2001 Ford F150
2010 Mercedes C300
2006 Jeep Wrangler
1993 Mazda Miata
1953 MG TD
2006 HD Sporster 1200
1994 HD Heritage
2006 Triumph Scrambler 900
2001 Ducati Monster 900
2001 Honda XR650L
1978 Honda 750K
1976 Honda 750K
1977 Moto Guzzi 850 Lemans
1973 Norton 850 Commando
1970 Triumph Tiger 650
1971 Triumph Trophy 650
1965 Honda Dream
1984 Yamaha Virago 1000
1970 Honda 90 Trail
1981 Honda 70 Passport
1973 Honda 50 Minitrail
2006 Yamaha Rhino 450
1984 Honda TRX200
1971 Yamaha RT1 360
1970 Suzuki T250II
1977 BMW R75/7

cruisin'n5thgear

29th January 2015, 16:10

That's quite the collection!

SleekBlackBeauty

29th January 2015, 20:44

2 Miatas, a wrx and a Toyota Celica.

lhuster

30th January 2015, 15:10

While I do have more than 4 cars, my problem lies with vehicles of the 2 wheeled variety. My current stable of cars and bikes. BTW...they all run.

where do you put all these, do you own a national park?

Charles2002

1st February 2015, 01:31

"A happy man is he who has 2 trucks and 2 sports cars"--ancient proverb

Just need the Vette now!

https://plus.google.com/photos/106924405232250281359/albums/6110742597543483553

pmf73

1st February 2015, 04:18

Until fairly recently I had 5 and have finally cut back to 3. If I get my way it will be back up to 5 soon.. :rofl:

08 Expedition EL- 88k, bought it in 2010 for with 40k miles for a great price. I have 4 boys so I need a big vehicle.

99 Miata Hard S- Bought it in late 2013 with 114k for $1500. Currently has 142k and change. Has a bit of rocker rust but it runs great so who cares? I'll drive it until I get bored and then dump it.

97 Eclipse Turbo- Picked it up in early 98 bone stock and only 5k on the clock. Modded and raced heavily until 2006 when the first motor fragged at 136k. Rebuilt the bottom end, beat on it some more and grenaded it last year after some heavy detonation from a fuel starvation issue under high boost. Just finished swapping in a 6 bolt motor and it should be back on the road for more beatings in the next month or 2.

00 Xterra XE V-6- Bought it in 2002 as a DD/family hauler when I still only had 1 boy and outgrew our Saturn SC2. Great truck and could tow like a champ. Sucked gas like a pig and outgrew its usefulness so I ended up selling it very recently with 137k.

89 Ford Probe- I picked it up for free with intentions of repairing the few minor issues that it had and dumping it quick for a few bucks. It turned out to be such an awesome beater/DD that I kept it. Had something north of 300k when I got it (the odometer had stopped working at 275k), but it ran/drove like a champ and got great mileage so I used it on my daily commute from Va. Beach to NS Norfolk for a few years until I retired.
I needed to free up some driveway space so I put it on CL. Ended up getting $1k for it from a guy around the block. He now uses it for his 80 mile per day commute and says it runs better than some new cars. :thumbs:

I'm currently looking at getting something a bit bigger than the Miata for my nightly commute. I'm not super thrilled with most newer cars, and I've been on the lookout for something along the lines of an older Lexus LS400 or IS300 as well as 04-06 Acura TL's.

I'm about a week out from picking up a cherry 91 Plymouth Laser AWD to feed a bit of my love for DSM's.

cruisin'n5thgear

1st February 2015, 05:27

Until fairly recently I had 5 and have finally cut back to 3. If I get my way it will be back up to 5 soon.. :rofl:

08 Expedition EL- 88k, bought it in 2010 for with 40k miles for a great price. I have 4 boys so I need a big vehicle.

99 Miata Hard S- Bought it in late 2013 with 114k for $1500. Currently has 142k and change. Has a bit of rocker rust but it runs great so who cares? I'll drive it until I get bored and then dump it.

I'm about a week out from picking up a cherry 91 Plymouth Laser AWD to feed a bit of my love for DSM's.
Nothing like a cheap DD!

Brian_G

1st February 2015, 07:23

Currently have:

2005 Lotus Elise
2001 Porsche Boxster S
1993 BMW M5
2012 Ford Fiesta SES

And I'm sure there'll be another Miata added to the list soon. It seems I can't stay away from them for too long. :)

WildKarrde

2nd February 2015, 13:14

My car problem is that I *don't* have 4+ cars in my garage. Or a garage, for that matter, lol.

cruisin'n5thgear

2nd February 2015, 13:55

My car problem is that I *don't* have 4+ cars in my garage. Or a garage, for that matter, lol.

That's tough. I've definitely gotten addicted to my garage.

JmalB

2nd February 2015, 14:54

1964 Chevy Malibu (parked in a storage lot)
2004 Dodge NSRT-4
2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R (only vehicle in my garage)
2012 Jetta TDI
2015 Mustang GT

NoLid

18th December 2016, 10:47

I'm bored and thought I'd bring this thread back ttt ,so this looks fun....
I included anything you drive, pull, or ride

Tried from oldest to newest
1969 Elcamino SS396
1982 Cutlass 455 Drag Car
1986 Elcamino SS
1989 Honda Hawk NT650
1990 Geo Tracker
1990 Honda Hawk NT650
1991 Honda Hawk NT650
1991 Geo Tracker
1992 Toyota MR2 Turbo
1995 Geo Tracker
1995 Volvo 850
1995 Kawasaki ZX6R
1997 Chevy Tracker
1998 Volvo V70R
1989 Yamaha Exciter
2001 Honda Rancher 4x4
2001 Ducati 748R
2002 Ducati 998
2001 Chevy Tracker ZR2
2001 Volvo XC70 Cross Country AWD Turbo
2002 Volvo XC70Cross country Turbo AWD
2002 Yamaha Breeze 4x2
2003 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4
2003 Polaris Sportsman 4x4
2003 Toyota 4Runner SR5
2004 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4
2004 GMC Yukon 4x4
2004 GMC 2500 Duramax SLT Crew cab 4x4
Bobcat 463 skid steer
2005 Coachmen CrossCountry 40' Diesel motorhome
2006 Subaru Baja AWD
2007 Toyota Prius
2008 Toyota Prius Touring
2008 BMW 528xi AWD.
2008 VW Jetta
2008 Volvo S80 3.2
2009 Saturn Aura XR
2009 Polaris RZR 800 SxS
2011 Mazda MX5 Miata GT PRHT
2012 Dodge Ram 2500HD Cummins CC 4x4 Longhorn
2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax CC SLT 4x4
2014 VW Jetta TDI SE BLK
2014 VW Jetta TDI SE WHT
2016 GMC Sierra CC 4x4 SLT All Terrain
Plus 15+ campers , 5th wheel, utility, open/closed trailers, dollys etc.

wow, this just fried my brain thinking about this list. I think I have a problem!!
Trying to get a pole building built, but having problems with city on height limits. I want indoor storage for motorhome and loft upstairs. Go to go for variance meetings. Again

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davisinla

18th December 2016, 10:58

I'm bored and thought I'd bring this thread back ttt ,so this looks fun....
Tried from oldest to newest
1969 Elcamino SS396
1982 Cutlass 455 Drag Car
1986 Elcamino SS
1989 Honda Hawk NT650
1990 Geo Tracker
1990 Honda Hawk NT650
1991 Honda Hawk NT650
1991 Geo Tracker
1992 Toyota MR2 Turbo
1995 Geo Tracker
1995 Volvo 850
1995 Kawasaki ZX6R
1997 Chevy Tracker
1998 Volvo V70R
1989 Yamaha Exciter
2001 Honda Rancher 4x4
2001 Ducati 748R
2002 Ducati 998
2001 Chevy Tracker ZR2
2001 Volvo XC70 Cross Country AWD Turbo
2002 Volvo XC70Cross country Turbo AWD
2002 Yamaha Breeze 4x2
2003 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4
2003 Polaris Sportsman 4x4
2003 Toyota 4Runner SR5
2004 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4
2004 GMC Yukon 4x4
2004 GMC 2500 Duramax SLT Crew cab 4x4
Bobcat 463 skid steer
2005 Coachmen CrossCountry 40' Diesel motorhome
2006 Subaru Baja AWD
2007 Toyota Prius
2008 Toyota Prius Touring
2008 BMW 528xi AWD.
2008 VW Jetta
2008 Volvo S80 3.2
2009 Saturn Aura XR
2009 Polaris RZR 800 SxS
2011 Mazda MX5 Miata GT PRHT
2012 Dodge Ram 2500HD Cummins CC 4x4 Longhorn
2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax CC SLT 4x4
2014 VW Jetta TDI SE BLK
2014 VW Jetta TDI SE WHT
2016 GMC Sierra CC 4x4 SLT All Terrain
Plus 15+ campers , 5th wheel, utility, open/closed trailers, dollys etc.
That's your CURRENT collection?

NoLid

18th December 2016, 11:16

Yes current. The problem is space, not the stuff [emoji38]
U wanna buy something??

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It took me 3yrs to fight an in ground pool (because it's on the "side" of house) and privacy fence. Got 2 out of 3. Still working on building........http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161218/bfb7bfc761f9cf95ede6f6f154dad3aa.jpg

davisinla

18th December 2016, 11:40

U wanna buy something??

Sorry. I've got an unwritten rule (well, it's actually a guideline ;)) that all vehicles must have shelter (https://www.flickr.com/photos/davisinla/27184060973/in/album-72157635373507114/). Five garage spaces, five cars. The Polaris lives in the carport.

Do you keep them all registered/insured/running?

And I've got to ask: Why two Priuses?

NoLid

18th December 2016, 12:02

I bought the one damaged, I repaired it and that's what I drive around mostly to auctions ($14 fills it up). My wife drove it liked it, but I didn't want to give her mine, hence #2. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161218/77988c69931b82b33490469fbfadd031.jpg
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I usually insure 4-5 cars only and the others have storage coverage when not in use (if value is above 5k) I couldn't afford to insure them all. Some are stored at my other house, most here, and the pole barn at the cabin. And yes the '69 SS looks like crap with all the stuff around it, but I can't complain about free storage. It's in my Brothers garage in California.(where I moved from) I've taken 7 round trips Mi to Ca and that truck is next to come home. Here's a shot at Bonneville Salt Flats on the way there http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161218/c589fd9befa34de68cebb11770803cd3.jpgThe enclosed car trailers in background has the bikes, bobcat, and one has my MR2 in it. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161218/687c8b45cb9c9c9e8680c7253220d03d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161218/87ceed8cb15c644eaa1af09566c2018d.jpg
Drone pic:
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jayhawk

18th December 2016, 13:02

Boy, you guys are living my dream. :thumbs:
We only have 3 cars and one is really my wife's choice. But-- I have a history of buying/trading for about 1+ car a year. I'm at 81 total now. I almost added a real vintage car to my list ('52 MGTD) that I'd been dreaming about but after driving one I did a complete reversal and spent my money for a low mileage used ND. It was on my list since it came out but couldn't pull the trigger on a new one. If I had the space I probably would have about 4 cars at once.

NoLid

18th December 2016, 13:22

Space is what gets you into trouble!! We bought this 1 acre property to build a big garage and it's been 3 yrs of fighting and waiting. So I bought a lot of trailers for now so everything has its coverage except a few of the ones I use or don't care about. It's actually very tiring trying to keep up maintenance. I lose 1-2 batteries a year because I forget to get them out into the basement before winter temps kill them. Brakes seize up, rotors warp, and even brand new tires last only a few years before checking/cracking occurs. It's a disease. My wife has a lot of work on her hands just having to sell them all if I fall off the earth. My son has no interest in cars period. He dropped off the new TDI and took my AWD BMW for the winter, that's about the only thing he does is change out a car every year. He's had over 23 cars and he's 22. He wanted this car , that car, whatever the cool car was that month at school. All my cars are too old and not cool enough. I bought this car for his first car and he didn't like me harping on him to keep it clean, so I got him a plain Jane civic with crank windows and no radio [emoji12] http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161218/192fa7822c3c190e774dfc1dc905993c.jpg '91 NSX
Miss that car.....
Oh yeah, he says Miatas are girly.
The bike I got hit with:
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Cmon people, post your stuff, I know others have this problem. My buddy has approximately 14-15 Mopars alone.
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k9sports

18th December 2016, 13:46

I'm bored and thought I'd bring this thread back ttt ,so this looks fun....
I included anything you drive, pull, or ride

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Impressive! Do you fix and sell for a profit? If not, I think you need to join Automobiles Anonymous? :D

NoLid

18th December 2016, 14:09

I don't drink so I thought AA was for something else..lol.
I used to be a auto tech and got in a bike wreck 12 years ago. I wholesaled cars and repaired cars from home, but started keeping cars instead of selling them. My business partner died last year and his family sold the business w/o giving me a dime. So now I'm just semi-retired. I go to Mecum and Barret Jackson via motorhome to keep me busy.
A brush with death can inspire you to live......
Love your family and friends, and do what you want now because tomorrow is not a guarantee. [emoji106]

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Claff

18th December 2016, 15:22

I have less of a problem than I used to. We started this year with 9.5 vehicles in the fleet. I have sold two so we're down to 7.5, which is still too many, but at least it's manageable.

Like NoLid a few posts us, we did a driveway expansion a couple years ago so most vehicles are on concrete rather than dirt.

http://claffie.com/photos/140831/images/140831_06.jpg

http://claffie.com/photos/140831/images/140831_17.jpg

Love having this pad next to the garage for trailer parking
http://claffie.com/photos/140831/images/140831_19.jpg

So now I can put one fun car in the garage, four more ready to go on the side, the truck on the side of the street (we live on a small dead-end road), and the wife can get the driveway.
http://claffie.com/photos/160930/images/160930_22.jpg

The fleet is now
1971 MGB
1990 Miata
1993 Miata
2005 MSM
2008 MX5
2008 Honda Fit
2014 RAM 1500 crew cab

We also have a 18-foot aluminum trailer and the local autocross club's Ford E350 van. The trailer usually lives on the street behind (and/or hooked to) the truck while the van gets the concrete pad next to the garage. During the off-season the van goes in the backyard and the trailer goes on the pad.

http://claffie.com/photos/160731/images/160731_53.jpg

This year I've sold the 1988 CRX Si and 2002 Civic Si with no plans to replace either.

NoLid

18th December 2016, 15:47

This year I've sold the 1988 CRX Si and 2002 Civic Si with no plans to replace either.

I was just going to ask if you want to sell the CRX. Love them cars. Had many. Hard to find them in this neck of the woods! Why sell?
I had an aluminum trailer but I wanted a power tilt to make it easier for me. Nice setup btw. I like all the custom plates[emoji106]

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MX5/XJ6

18th December 2016, 18:26

I love it Mr. Lid - you almost (almost) make me look sane!

You can see many of mine back in post #53, admittedly there have been a few additions since then....

https://photos.smugmug.com/2005-MINI-Cooper-S/i-6JXjDjT/0/X2/mini%20driver%20front%20three%20quarter-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/2002-Supreme-Blue-Miata/i-x4ZKFcd/0/X2/02%20miata-15-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/1994-red-Miata/i-fSmbrVP/0/XL/new%20wheels%20on%2094-4-XL.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/2017-Mustang-GT/i-kRsFdb6/0/X2/20161019_154524-X2.jpg (Mustang now at almost 1,000 miles)
https://photos.smugmug.com/New-2014-Volt-with-72-miles/i-44v7sZL/0/X2/tinted%20volt-2-X2.jpg (Volt nearing 5,000 miles)
......and most recently picked up this true one-owner, Little Old Lady, never spent a night outdoors, 40k mile '99 SLS:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Misc/i-SbggZhp/0/X2/99-SLS-X2.jpg
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Clear mats have been over the factory carpet mats since day one!

So yeah, some say I have a problem :D

NoLid

18th December 2016, 18:40

But these are "good" problems if we had to categorize problems! RP Stang there? Nice.

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BetweenMiatas

18th December 2016, 19:15

Update!

Our fleet:

1967 Camaro, straight 6, automatic, currently waiting for restoration (It will be awhile; fortunately it doesn't complain!) in my father-in-law's hay barn.

1973 Porsche 914 (runs now, on fuel injection, after an embarrassing amount spent at the local air-cooled expert's place)

1991 Miata, 5-speed, B package (waiting for spring!)

2002 Subaru WRX wagon, 5mt, 240K miles and counting--sold. Knocking around on its second engine after 250K miles.

2004 MPV--totaled, rear-ended by an inattentive driver. Replaced with a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country SWB, "the short bus".

2008 BMW 535xi 6mt - currently making an unusual sound. Gotta call the mechanic on Monday.

BetweenMiatas

18th December 2016, 19:17

......and most recently picked up this true one-owner, Little Old Lady, never spent a night outdoors, 40k mile '99 SLS:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Misc/i-SbggZhp/0/X2/99-SLS-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Misc/i-Dp42jhs/0/XL/99-SLS-interior-XL.jpg
Clear mats have been over the factory carpet mats since day one!

So yeah, some say I have a problem :D

I thought, when you never mentioned it, that you'd decided to pass on the Caddy!

NoLid

18th December 2016, 19:43

'67 Camaro's are harder to find seems like when I was looking. (Still looking..hint) First year [emoji106]
My '73 factory Z28-sold
And WRX sold http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161218/7761e50659c26fbe7776b32864582e3b.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161218/cb771e5bc14909e606a1fb26a86ae496.jpg

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MX5/XJ6

18th December 2016, 20:31

BRG second gen Camaro - WANT! :cool:

Stevo12

18th December 2016, 20:32

My post on 1/8/15 consisted of:

2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen 2.5S
2013 Mazda3 i Touring hatch
1994 Miata
1986 BMW 535i

and their fates...

The Jetta was traded @ 35,000 miles in February 2015 on a leftover 2014 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4x4, which I still have. Currently sitting at 26,000 miles.
The Mazda3 is still with us, sitting at 73,000 miles
The Miata was sold in March 2016 @ 140,000 miles, replaced with a 2002 Subaru WRX w/ 100,000 miles. The Subaru was sold the following September @ 108,000 miles.
The BMW was sold in October 2015 @ 210,000 miles.

So, the fleet now stands at:

2014 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4x4
2013 Mazda3 hatch
1997 BMW M3 sedan
1992 VW GTI - long term project, getting a VR6 and suspension transplant out of a 1997 VW Jetta, as well as an interior and body overhaul.

MX5/XJ6

18th December 2016, 20:41

I thought, when you never mentioned it, that you'd decided to pass on the Caddy!

Ha - I did, until I didn't LOL

Turned out to be a '99 not a '98, and an SLS not an STS, but was just too nice to pass up.

Once the lady's husband died some years ago, it sat all by itself in the middle of a 4 car garage - I told her daughter I'd like first shot at the house, too, but doubt I could afford it. They built it in the early 60s in what is now a VERY expensive area.

I got a thick folder with every piece of paper related to the car, all original manuals and every original key-
(first time I've seen a button to pop the fuel door on a remote)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Misc/i-PHS9VJL/0/XL/caddy%20keys-XL.jpg

robby

18th December 2016, 20:45

OK you asked:

89 T-Bird SC 5m 6500 miles.
92 NA 5m 56000 miles.
95 Impala SS 5700 miles.
96 Impala SS 4000 miles.
97 Chev c1500 37000 miles.
02 Chev Camaro B4C 6m 4500 miles.
07 Dodge Magnum SRT8 7000 miles.
09 NC2 Sport 5m 3800 miles.

A 50' x 50' hangar that is my storage building for above plus a 24' enclosed Pace American lives in there too.
My wintertime man cave.

Daily drivers: 08 Chevy Malibu (wifemobile)
2015 Chevy Trax for me.

State of Illinois and State Farm love me.

Rob

MX5/XJ6

18th December 2016, 20:51

But these are "good" problems if we had to categorize problems! RP Stang there? Nice.

Just a regular 2017 GT with the "black accent package" and black painted roof (2 separate options, strangely). The black 19s (as opposed to std gray 18s) are part of the pkg and have tires a couple sizes wider.
The tint, rim protectors and stripes I had done after I bought it.

MX5/XJ6

18th December 2016, 20:56

OK you asked:

A 50' x 50' hangar that is my storage building for above plus a 24' enclosed Pace American lives in there too.
My wintertime man cave.

Daily drivers: 08 Chevy Malibu (wifemobile)
2015 Chevy Trax for me.

State of Illinois and State Farm love me.

Rob

Very nice toys! I may be more jealous of the 50x50 though :cool: :cool:

I love those S/C Tbirds.....I had a black Turbo Coupe I really liked, but a friend of mine was given, in high school, a brand new Anniv. Edition Tbird S/C - the black one. One sweet ride.

NoLid

18th December 2016, 20:59

BRG second gen Camaro - WANT! :cool:
Me too and your Hangar Robby!
SC T-B 6500 miles? Wow
The SS Impala's getting good money at the big auctions. Wow no miles on yours either [emoji15]
I see you're keeping them all low mileage.. big payout in future

Funny story on Camaro. We got it from Insurance contracted to my friends yard stripped, started looking for parts on CL and found most of the sheet metal(fenders, doors etc) and noticed same color of car....exactly. We bought everything he had (engine already sold, 350) and contacted the police (my friends a Boy Scout) . The seller was the owner that claimed it got stolen and got paid off from Farm Bureau insurance. He got arrested and my parts got confiscated ( I didn't know they were going to do that) I had to wait almost 8 months to get parts back and the money! I ended up putting a 454 BB out of a built tractor pull tractor and a Tremic 6 speed trans in it. Tubular control arms and ruined it by lowering too much. Fun project, got offered way too much and sold it. My rule is everything has a price
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NoLid

18th December 2016, 21:05

1992 VW GTI - long term project, getting a VR6 and suspension transplant out of a 1997 VW Jetta, as well as an interior and body overhaul.

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Love them GTIs[emoji106][emoji106]

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robby

18th December 2016, 21:11

Very nice toys! I may be more jealous of the 50x50 though :cool: :cool:

I love those S/C Tbirds.....I had a black Turbo Coupe I really liked, but a friend of mine was given, in high school, a brand new Anniv. Edition Tbird S/C - the black one. One sweet ride.

Every car/ nut bike nut friend that has ever been at the hangar hates to leave.
Heated (floor and air) flat screen, tunes, refrig....If I ever set up a septic system I could spend weekends there.

The bird was acquired 6 years ago from the original (seventy something YO) owner.
Driven just two summers only and then stored with a, 'I just don't have time to drive it' mindset became 20 years of sitting in a windowless dry garage, it was a fun 'get it back on its feet project'
Drives flawless......kind of fast but nothing near like whats out there today.

Rob

NoLid

18th December 2016, 21:19

They were more cool looking than fast. I think one of the best looking they made. Great concept, bad execution
Sooo.... hangar. A plane too?

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MX5/XJ6

18th December 2016, 21:25

Crazy story on that 2nd gen Camaro :eek:

Karma can be rough :)

But please stop posting pics of that thing, I'm gettin worked up LOL

I've had several Camaros - IROCs, a Heritage Edition, an LT1 Z28 and a very nice black '95 Vette; and I would've traded any of them for that green one!

rloewy

18th December 2016, 21:32

You guys change your cars so much.

In the 2 years since my last post I sold 1 car and bought 2 - and it took a ton of my time. Not sure how you guys manage to do so much wheeling and dealin.

Currently -

Still have the '93 Miata (never leaving me if it is up to me), '69 Alfa GTV (hopefully the same) and the '67 GT Jr (this one I might let go off).

We added a 2015 VW e-Golf to replace my wife's blown engine Subaru (tfu tfu tfu) and replaced the IS300 Lexus with a GX470 (Learning to love that beast).

NoLid

18th December 2016, 21:33

I'll try to find the paint code I used. It wasn't that color originally, it was lighter. I want a split bumper 70-74 (small back window only!)

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robby

18th December 2016, 21:36

Co owned a Piper Warrior II with my dad some years back. He started losing his vision (macular degeneration) and grounded himself...I wasn't using it enough to justify the expense, so, no, not anymore.
I fly enough just to keep my hours up to date.

I aquired this hangar specifically for my car hobby with a thought of maybe getting a aircraft geared around sport avaiation......something small that I can perform the service on.
That and the love of being around aircraft and their owners......A combination that I am comfortable around.
Add to this, the security of an airport and piece of mind that comes from steel buildings (fire) works well for me.

Rob

NoLid

18th December 2016, 21:39

You guys change your cars so much.

In the 2 years since my last post I sold 1 car and bought 2 - and it took a ton of my time. Not sure how you guys manage to do so much wheeling and dealin.

Currently -

Still have the '93 Miata (never leaving me if it is up to me), '69 Alfa GTV (hopefully the same) and the '67 GT Jr (this one I might let go off).

We added a 2015 VW e-Golf to replace my wife's blown engine Subaru (tfu tfu tfu) and replaced the IS300 Lexus with a GX470 (Learning to love that beast).

I LOVE them IS300[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]I still want one. Never had one of them. Lots of RXs though
Getting in a different car everyday is fun for me.
I pull over cars all the time to ask about buying them. Been doing it for 25 years before these reality shows on tv.
50/50 chance if the price is right.
A lot of the times they lowball themselves.

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NoLid

18th December 2016, 21:55

Awesome Robby. Gotta show me the hangar some day, love to see it! I have family in Naperville. (Sorry about Dad) I was going to take lessons, but my accident made my decision for me (left side upper paralysis) was always my dream to fly.... just bought 3 different drones and I fly that way. Here's my house one day last week, and few days later
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robby

18th December 2016, 22:07

Yeah, up until three weeks ago we were snow free this side of the lake.

Got about 7 accumulated inches now.

I also have the R/C disease....fixed wing stuff, typically 60 inch wingspan.
I am really caught up in the electrics nowadays.......clean, quiet, reliable.

No cameras though.

Track me down if you are visiting the family.

Rob

rloewy

18th December 2016, 22:08

I LOVE them IS300[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]I still want one. Never had one of them.

I really enjoyed that car too, it was just too small as our long-distance family car. The kids were complaining too much. I have learned to enjoy the GX for what it is - it is super-comfortable, big enough and off road - you just point it at something and it will get over it, no worries.

QuattroGuy

18th December 2016, 22:58

A few changes in my fleet since this thread started too. Currently:

2014 Audi A6 Sedan Q 2.0 (wife)
2003 Audi S8
2000 Audi A4 Avant Q 2.8 stick
2000 BMW M Roadster
1999 BMW M Coupe
1999 BMW Z3 Coupe (unregistered)
2004 Dodge Dakota 4.2 5 speed
2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL
1999 Mazda Miata SSB (track - unregistered)
1974 MGB GT
2007 Porsche C4 (unregistered)
1980 VW Scirocco

http://gallery.quattroworld.com/d/55832-1/hatch_heaven.jpg

NoLid

18th December 2016, 23:18

Scirocco...... another cool car I never had and always wanted. Seen them all over Cal. But never here in Michigan. My buddy has a bunch of body parts and rims from a Z3. Need something? Holy ****, the C4... Wow. Now that's one of my dream cars. Anything that looks like a 911 for me[emoji106]
I had '04 Passat 1.8T 4motion wagon (can you tell I love wagons?) and working on an '03 Passat V-6 4Motion now. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161219/0f1c65eea9f0aa8af9a05c92556fb53b.jpg
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Why no Reg on C4 Track car?

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DeanS

18th December 2016, 23:25

2016 Honda Accord
2008 Honda CR-V
2008 Honda Fit Sport
2003 Miata
1991 BMW 318i

burnbomber

18th December 2016, 23:55

2010 Chevy Equinox
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1997 Mazda Miata
Harbor Freight fold-up trailer with full box sides.
Moni Motorglider kit in "tub" condition
Craftsman rider mower

We just went thru a 800 mile move and it took 3 trips to move everything. The Equinox moved us and I flew back.

Followed by a Penske truck and trailer towing the Miata, all four wheels on the trailer. Unloaded it and flew back again.

Lastly, the Oldsmobile pulling the 4 by 8 box trailer with the lawn tractor and the garage stuff (fluids mainly) that I didn't want on the trucks.

Brian Liechty

19th December 2016, 00:37

1991 Miata, 6 spd, 225hp
2012 Escalade Ext, 6 spd, 403 hp
2015 SRX, 6 spd, irrelevant hp
2016 ELR, 1 spd, 270 hp
2006 Trekker UTV, 20hp
2013 Scag 60", 35 hp
2016 Kioti 60", 23.9hp
Couple of older gokarts, 5hp and 2hp. (Really, 2hp!)

NoLid

19th December 2016, 07:46

burnbomber,
What's up with the motorglider? Have you ever flown it?

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Bayer

19th December 2016, 07:59

08 2 door VW GTI, '11 VW GTI, 06 MB SLK 280, 08 Audi S4, 07 MX5 PRHT GT (all manual transmissions...the MB is quite the unicorn). In summary 5 cars and 1 car garage = 4 cars outside in the cold (live in Hershey, PA).

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Red_5

19th December 2016, 08:49

A few changes in my fleet since this thread started too. Currently:

http://gallery.quattroworld.com/d/55832-1/hatch_heaven.jpg

That '80 Scirocco! That was my first car even in the same color but didn't look nearly as nice as yours does. I still dream of getting another but I'd likely have to get rid of the Miata.

Our vehicles have changed a bit since I last posted here.
'08 Odyssey
'08 Chrysler Aspen
'91 Miata
'15 GMC Sierra 1500
'16 Creek Side travel trailer

swsman

19th December 2016, 13:19

Lot of eye candy in this thread.
The most I ever owned at one time was three.

M^2x25

19th December 2016, 13:30

And I thought I had a problem when we had four cars and three motorcycles in the driveway/garage

Claff

19th December 2016, 14:02

I was just going to ask if you want to sell the CRX. Love them cars. Had many. Hard to find them in this neck of the woods! Why sell?

It was starting to get ratty and develop mechanical needs that I wasn't too thrilled with having to tackle. The rear fenders had already been patched once and were on their way to needing patching again. It was full of oil leaks and needed a complete going-through. It rode rough which made it for a less than ideal street car (even without considering every punk in a primered Civic wanting to race at every traffic light). I wanted to make it a more serious autocross car but the wife never really liked driving it compared to the Miata, so it would have been an uphill battle.

I made a Facebook post last spring hinting at my thinking of selling it, and someone immediately contacted me about buying it. He's a younger guy, works at a BMW dealer body shop, has a Miata, and a fellow autocrosser. I threw a price at him and he quickly produced cash, so it was gone. I still see it from time to time and some of me regrets letting it go since I'm sure I'll never have another one, but it's in the hands of someone who can give it the time and effort it needs and it'll be better off with him than with me.

It was fun while I had it.

http://claffie.com/photos/150731/img46.jpg

http://claffie.com/photos/140831/images/140831_30.jpg

express_wagon

19th December 2016, 14:05

2000 Audi A4 Avant Q 2.8 stick

I'll sign up for the list of people to call when you sell this. I could use a better winter car.

QuattroGuy

19th December 2016, 15:12

I'll sign up for the list of people to call when you sell this. I could use a better winter car.

You and all the ice racers in the Audi Club - lol.
This has been a fantastic car. Purchased at auction by dealer friend in 2006 with 134k miles on it for $5k. Now, ten plus years later, it has 233k miles on it and is still probably worth close to $3k.

express_wagon

19th December 2016, 15:20

Man, almost to the moon.

Jumbosrule

19th December 2016, 15:21

2003 Infiniti FX35 turbo - 425whp. My daily sleeper.

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/230A983F-92CD-403A-93BB-94C1C23EDCAE_zpssibuyirm.jpg~original (http://s425.photobucket.com/user/jumbosrule/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/230A983F-92CD-403A-93BB-94C1C23EDCAE_zpssibuyirm.jpg.html)

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/2016-02/909144C7-3E17-4AAF-8C4A-97A839C49B96_zpsjyrnpy7n.jpg~original (http://s425.photobucket.com/user/jumbosrule/media/2016-02/909144C7-3E17-4AAF-8C4A-97A839C49B96_zpsjyrnpy7n.jpg.html)

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/BA78BD80-8239-4413-ACC8-E3DD5075837B_zps13geh5bq.jpg~original (http://s425.photobucket.com/user/jumbosrule/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/BA78BD80-8239-4413-ACC8-E3DD5075837B_zps13geh5bq.jpg.html)

1991 Turbo MR2 hardtop - 365whp

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/2015-10/5E3D0B97-C7D2-40E7-9046-311D813404D2_zpslvc8qmcx.jpg~original (http://s425.photobucket.com/user/jumbosrule/media/2015-10/5E3D0B97-C7D2-40E7-9046-311D813404D2_zpslvc8qmcx.jpg.html)

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/2015-11/2150A949-C26A-4240-BB22-30DA41E5578A_zpsjlehrxde.jpg~original (http://s425.photobucket.com/user/jumbosrule/media/2015-11/2150A949-C26A-4240-BB22-30DA41E5578A_zpsjlehrxde.jpg.html)

1994 Supercharged Miata / 225whp

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/2016-02/F0C91952-1788-402A-94E2-07B2A163B43F_zps0f2fx937.jpg~original (http://s425.photobucket.com/user/jumbosrule/media/2016-02/F0C91952-1788-402A-94E2-07B2A163B43F_zps0f2fx937.jpg.html)

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/2015-09/812D5AE4-53F4-4122-BB44-8629D560DEC7_zpsvkkumtvx.jpg~original (http://s425.photobucket.com/user/jumbosrule/media/2015-09/812D5AE4-53F4-4122-BB44-8629D560DEC7_zpsvkkumtvx.jpg.html)

NoLid

19th December 2016, 15:40

Jumbosrule,
How'd you get 365 out of your MR2? Mines bone stock. Liked to get a little more out of it.

The FX wheels might look hot on an NC MX[emoji106]

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Jumbosrule

19th December 2016, 16:03

Jumbosrule,
How'd you get 365 out of your MR2? Mines bone stock. Liked to get a little more out of it.

The FX wheels might look hot on an NC MX[emoji106]

Those are actually 2011 Nissan GTR wheels; 20" staggered.

For the MR2... it took a bit of work.

JE Pistons
ARP bolts (Head studs, Mains & ARP Pro custom rod bolts)
Bored 20 over
O-Ringed block
Balanced, chamfered, polished crank, rods (Automotive Balancing)
RD valve springs, 8500 RPM
3 angle valve job (head done at West Coast)
HKS triple layer metal head gasket
HKS cam timing gears
Supra fuel pump
Supra 550cc injectors
HKS VPC vein pressure converter
G-Force ECU daughter board, tuned by Tadashi/Technosquare
Turbo: Toyota CT26 body w/ compressor bored & Turbonetics 60-1 wheel (kit)

NoLid

19th December 2016, 16:16

Awesome job[emoji106]. Don't see too many nice ones around anymore.
Mines put away
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161219/17d4f06e481797bf9d311aa383aac94c.jpg

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davisinla

19th December 2016, 16:19

For the MR2... it took a bit of work.

JE Pistons
ARP bolts (Head studs, Mains & ARP Pro custom rod bolts)
Bored 20 over
O-Ringed block
Balanced, chamfered, polished crank, rods… (Automotive Balancing)
RD valve springs, 8500 RPM
3 angle valve job (head done at West Coast)
HKS triple layer metal head gasket
HKS cam timing gears
Supra fuel pump
Supra 550cc injectors
HKS VPC vein pressure converter
G-Force ECU daughter board, tuned by Tadashi/Technosquare
Turbo: Toyota CT26 body w/ compressor bored & Turbonetics 60-1 wheel (kit)

I sure wouldn't mind 365hp, but I went the opposite direction. The only things on mine that aren't original are the tires (OEM Yokohamas were no longer available) and the battery.

https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7406/16297975467_32d520bfb2.jpg

NoLid

19th December 2016, 16:20

Looks like 93 up?
That thing shines! Very hard to do with the crap paint back then plus mines been in Maui for 7 years

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davisinla

19th December 2016, 16:26

Looks like 93 up?
That thing shines! Very hard to do with the crap paint back then plus mines been in Maui for 7 years

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Yup, '93. I got it in '95 with about 10,000 miles on it IIRC - it's now got 59,000. Since I've owned it, it's only seen rain once (which convinced me it would never see rain again ;)).

NoLid

19th December 2016, 16:34

I've never took the t tops off. Ever.
'91, bought new. It has 80k (60 in Maui) on her now. Just wheels changed and I did an auto up mod on window switch and fog light mod to turn it on w/o headlights.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161219/4fb9396f1f09f9208b2ab7dca7ca5a38.jpg
It's been on the Hana Highway (one the curviest roads with cliffs) and the Tail of the Dragon. Also up the volcano Haleakala above the clouds!
It's had a fun life.
Now in boring Michigan [emoji22]
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MX5/XJ6

19th December 2016, 21:35

Must be an interesting story how one decides to move from Maui to Michigan!

AAMC

19th December 2016, 22:47

1991 Mazda Miata BRG, 2016 LE, 2014 BMW M5, 2017 Pacifica Limited, 2017 MB AMG C63s Cabriolet, 2017 RF LE on a ship...

NoLid

19th December 2016, 22:54

Must be an interesting story how one decides to move from Maui to Michigan!

Too long... Navy boy. Okinawa to California to Maui to Michigan. I travel a lot now. Family still in all 4 places.

Love the setup AAMC! Love the taste in M series. You need to mess up the garage a little though

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WildKarrde

19th December 2016, 23:42

Well, this thread has officially turned into the MkII MR2 appreciation club... I've wanted one for years!

Mikeyfyr

21st December 2016, 12:39

2009 Mazdaspeed 3, my daily driver.
2005 F1150 crewcab, for snow and truck like duties.
1995 Miata, future track toy?
2003 CRV, oldest sons.
2016 Tucson, wife's.

Red Sun

21st December 2016, 13:09

1991 Mazda Miata BRG, 2016 LE, 2014 BMW M5, 2017 Pacifica Limited, 2017 MB AMG C63s Cabriolet, 2017 RF LE on a ship...

Very nice stable. Great taste.

Kurtanius21

21st December 2016, 13:56

You guys are so lucky. I wish I could have a bunch of cars. Michigan has the highest insurance rates in the country, by a large margin. I ended up downsizing, because each car is about $120 per month to insure, despite my spotless record. And these prices are for old, non-financed cars. I know people paying $220 per month for financed cars. Paying $500+ every six months for cars that don't get used often just doesn't fit in my budget. CURSE MICHIGAN CAR INSURANCE LAWS.

NoLid

21st December 2016, 14:06

What he said^^^
Perfect record myself.
What area u from Kurt?

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jch

5th January 2017, 14:49

2005 Lexus LS 430 (black/saddle)
1997 Miata M-Edition
2004 Kawasaki KLR 650
2002 Triumph Tiger 955i
2008 Lexus RX350 (wife)

Same fleet for 3+ years, very happy with all.

Multicamzebra

5th January 2017, 15:01

2016 MX5 (my daily beast)
1990 Miata (sending to my dad as gift)
2003 S55 AMG (hydraulic pump broke)
2015 Jeep Wrangler (wife's car)
2008 Focus (sold last week finally)
2001 MR2 Spyder (roommates car)

Red Sun

5th January 2017, 16:20

How do you like the S55? Any pictures? Always had a soft spot for those.

deepblue3

5th January 2017, 18:24

This was my only car problem. My favorite looking and my biggest mistake (getting a v6 swapped into it built by a guy in his garage who's never built an engine before). This is fully detailed on the way to my company's car show.

NoLid

5th January 2017, 18:34

Great car[emoji106]. I have a 91 Turbo. Had since new. Which motor was put in it ?
The 3VZ? Looks clean.

Scott

5th January 2017, 19:09

My NA collection:
https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8310/28506188124_df98f28806_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KqZEA9)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KqZEA9) by skrzastek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/64056985@N08/), on Flickr

The NB's
https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5575/30191114403_0d5b24ec21_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MZTmte)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/MZTmte) by skrzastek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/64056985@N08/), on Flickr

deepblue3

5th January 2017, 23:25

Great car[emoji106]. I have a 91 Turbo. Had since new. Which motor was put in it ?
The 3VZ? Looks clean.

yea, it was a torquey motor and had good pull off the line. Still miss the v6 sound.

NoLid

6th January 2017, 01:06

My NA collection:

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8310/28506188124_df98f28806_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KqZEA9)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KqZEA9) by skrzastek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/64056985@N08/), on Flickr

The NB's

https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5575/30191114403_0d5b24ec21_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MZTmte)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/MZTmte) by skrzastek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/64056985@N08/), on Flickr

Out of all those shiny ones, I like the gray one the best. Looks like it's had more fun time in it[emoji106] nice set though especially the NA group.