What is your daily driver?

[lahrs37]

For a long time my fun car has also been my daily car. However, when I finish my build I don't need my daily to be my end all be all. That is NOT to say I want to drive a Prius. I am currently driving a Scion FR-S. It is fun when I get out of the city, but it really beats me up every day. Oddly enough I have been thinking about a Crown Vic (you can swap an old F100 onto a Vic chassis...) or some other nice big muscle car/muscle wagon type of thing. I would love to get more cool ideas!

So, what do y'all drive on the daily?

[RoadRacer]

I did have a crown Vic - bought from the local police auction. It was an ex cop director car - beautiful condition and still going strong as my daughters car.

My wife's Dodge magnum wagon is fun and practical for loads.

My Tahoe great for towing and long road trips with family & bags.

Ultimately my 33 will be my daily though ;)

[GoDadGo]

1995 / Corvette Rag Top / 350 SB2-LT1 / ZF 6-Speed
2005 / Kawasaki Meansteak 1,600 / Wish It Had A 6-Speed
Once completed, MK-4 #8,515 will enter service getting me to work as well. 383 SBC / ZF 6-Speed

[1932]

09 mini cooper works
put 130,ooo miles on honda fit, when did not need it for work gave to daughter.

[PeteH]

2010 F150 XLT w/ 5.4. Great road and tow vehicle. Very comfortable and practical. Fuel economy is not great, but not terrible either. 17-19mpg. Towing-15-16.

[Mick_d]

How do you guys who daily drive your roadsters/hot rods insure them?

[BEAR-AvHistory]

The COBRA. The 435 is backup for bad weather. Insured with Infinity through a local broker. No driving limits agreed value policy.

[Al_C]

'07 Volvo S60 R. Quick, comfortable, and it's a Volvo. whatever that means.

[Jeff Kleiner]

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/jkleiner/dodge.jpg

No, not the GMC. My DD is the Dodge which ordinarilly would be dragging that trailer, not sitting on it. This photo is from a few years ago when my buddy towed it home for me after it "blowed up" (broke a valve spring then the real carnage ensued). Bought it new 180,000 miles ago. I run my daily driver workhorses for a long, looooong time.

Jeff

[FFinisher]

2015 Chevrolet Silverado.

Its never been on a trailer. Not like the Dodge in the previous post.

[billjr212]

Audi A4 - a perfectly adequate (intentionally loaded word chosen here), somewhat boring, near-luxury car that is also plenty quick.

"In line" for a Tesla Model 3.

[Jeff Kleiner]

2015 Chevrolet Silverado.

Its never been on a trailer. Not like the Dodge in the previous post.

Hey, I'm not defending it! When I sent my friend Troy to go fetch it I told him "I promised the guy I'd get it off his lot. Do that then bring my trailer back---at this point I don't really care whether the truck makes it or not"!

By the way; just for the record that Dodge has never been waylaid by a turkey :p

Jeff

[Boydster]

2011 4 door F150 5.0 4x4.
2006 Triumph Rocket 3, 2300cc cruiser / hot rod bike.

[mcwho]

J Kleiner - PM Sent

My daily drivers are:
2016 Buick Lacrosse
2014 Victory Cross country tour
2009 Yamaha Stratoliner

[R Thomas]

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2011 Mustang V-6 Auto - 28 mpg highway - plenty of power - and top comes down for the beach.

[mcwho]

R Thomas - PM SENT

[RickP]

2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2009 Harley Davidson FLHX street glide

[initiator]

2004 CTS-V Gen 1 with stock LS-6 and six-speed manual, 80,000 miles. Probably going to follow your approach and replace it with more of a city car when my build is finished.

[wareaglescott]

2016 Audi S5 coupe - I drive 90 miles one way to work and needed a good car for highway driving. Wont have another daily driver without adaptive cruise control ever again. Very nice feature for highway cruising and dealing with left lane loafers!
2012 F150 for local trips and errands around town soon to be supplemented by my MK4

[Misterfubar]

2013 Toyota Highlander. Laugh it up, but of all the cars I've owned this silly thing is probably my favorite DD. Normally I only keep a car for 3 years or less but I think this one will stick around a bit longer.

Occasionally I'll drive the wife's Lexus NX200t which is surprisingly fun to drive for a tall ugly car.

[Jacob McCrea]

An old carbon LeMond road racing bike, an old Cannondale road racing bike, or a 1994 Nissan Pathfinder, depending on the weather, how much free time I have and what I need to accomplish on that particular day.

[Papa]

2015 BMW 328ix Sport
2007 Ford F250 Super Duty

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/dcabral99/BMW/DSCF2192_zps6szjj8w8.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/dcabral99/media/BMW/DSCF2192_zps6szjj8w8.jpg.html)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/dcabral99/F250/DSCF1261_zpsr3rb3iww.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/dcabral99/media/F250/DSCF1261_zpsr3rb3iww.jpg.html)

[edwardb]

2014 Dodge Durango Citadel is our only DD. Has the V-6 and factory towing. Handles our SE and Roadster towing with ease and with reasonable economy. Rest of the time is a nice comfortable ride. The AWD and all the electronics make it rock solid for our sloppy Michigan winters. This is our second V-6 Durango. The 8-speed transmission new with the 2014 model was a huge upgrade for regular driving and especially for towing.

Back when I actually had to work for a living, my work car of choice was an Acura TL. Leased several. Fun car to drive with just the right amount of luxury plus sport, and rock solid reliable. Not long after I retired, we decided we didn't need the second DD, and so far has been the right choice.

[slpro1207]

Daily driver, 2015 Ford Fusion hybrid plugin. Love the HOV lanes in morning commute.

Backup driver, 2017 Ford F-150 Supercrew Lariat.

[Gromit]

2011 Jetta TDI that I'm probably going to sell back due to Diesel Gate. Ticks me off though. I get high 40's MPG on the open highway and have NEVER recorded a tank less than 38 MPG even in rush hour traffic. pull the DSG auto back into "sport" and the thing really gets of the line. 200 ft/lbs torque at 2000 rpm in a small light car. Problem is its paid for and I still love it... those 2 things make it hard for me to give it up.

and from my side work I have access to
2011 Chevy Silverado HD 2500 extended cab with a fisher XV2 snow plow. Every thing it does well the Jetta doesn't and Vise-a-Versa

hiding in my garage is a "barn find" 1986 IROC Z that I've owned since new. my kids and are are thinking about putting it back on the road

[42Bfast]

1997 Lexus LX 450 (Toyota Land Cruiser) AWD Goes almost anywhere yet has a good level of comfort. 5,000 lb towing capacity, can seat 7 with 3rd row installed. They really did make them to go through jungles! Dismal fuel mileage.

Back-up DD is a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, Z51 convertible with manual transmission. Fantastic road tourer but can be autocrossed or raced.
Comfortable, 400 hp, almost 30 mpg when cruising and lower insurance than the Cruiser! Of course, I am on the north side of age 50.

I wonder where I got the idea that my FF roadster (planning stage) should have more than 400 hp?

[42Bfast]

[QUOTE=Gromit;274943]2011 Jetta TDI that I'm probably going to sell back due to Diesel Gate.

I'm curious why you are going to sell it back if you love it so much? (Always thought I'd want one for many of the same reasons you cite.) Are you in a state that requires it to pass emissions for annual inspection?

[awd-turbo]

I was like you. I drove cars that were sporty up until I had a little girl. Blew up the engine on a WRX, after a doctor's visit before she was born. So I went out and bought a Honda Civic. 138,000 miles later, still runs strong. I had the WRX for a long time in my garage and I never rebuilt it. I ended up selling it and then a year later about the MK4. but I miss a fun car to drive. I did have motorcycles but I ended up selling those also for lawyers. Child custody isn't cheap hahaha. But I have my little girl now.... So it is all worth it.

[bil1024]

2011 Equinox

[Gromit]

PM sent don't want to rant or hijack the thread G.
[QUOTE=Gromit;274943]2011 Jetta TDI that I'm probably going to sell back due to Diesel Gate.

I'm curious why you are going to sell it back if you love it so much? (Always thought I'd want one for many of the same reasons you cite.) Are you in a state that requires it to pass emissions for annual inspection?

[Dave Howard]

PM sent don't want to rant or hijack the thread G. [QUOTE=42Bfast;274950]


Ditto on the sell back? I'm keeping mine. My DD is a 2012 Jetta TDI. My third TDI. Bought used last summer from the local VW dealership. The lot was loaded with "dirty diesels" and this one only had 33,000kilometers and had been on the lot for 8 months. Got a smoking deal and the dealer was quite happy to unload it.

[Bad Moose]

My daily driver http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab290/badmoose69/work/IMG_20130718_201158_249_zpse8e89120.jpg

Weekend puddle jumper. Its topless from March to October http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab290/badmoose69/jeep/jeep006.jpg

My vacaction, long trip, weekend toy http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab290/badmoose69/clean%20truck%202010/Cleantrk2010002.jpg

When I don't have the Cobra out http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab290/badmoose69/triumph/tr3005.jpg

[GoDadGo]

2011 Jetta

hiding in my garage is a "barn find" 1986 IROC Z that I've owned since new. my kids and are are thinking about putting it back on the road

Gromit,

Keep the Jetta & put the IROC back on the road.

Steve

[BEAR-AvHistory]

When I don't have the Cobra out http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab290/badmoose69/triumph/tr3005.jpg

Is it an A or B. Had one of each BRG back in the day along with a Morgan +4 SS that I bough as a wreck for $150.

[RoadRacer]

My daily driver http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab290/badmoose69/work/IMG_20130718_201158_249_zpse8e89120.jpg


DD Winner.

[GoDadGo]

DD Winner.

The Bad Moose Mobile Has My Vote Too!

[fhp1154!]

661542003 Dodge Ram

[Boydster]

2011 Jetta TDI that I'm probably going to sell back due to Diesel Gate. Ticks me off though. I get high 40's MPG on the open highway and have NEVER recorded a tank less than 38 MPG even in rush hour traffic. pull the DSG auto back into "sport" and the thing really gets of the line. 200 ft/lbs torque at 2000 rpm in a small light car. Problem is its paid for and I still love it... those 2 things make it hard for me to give it up.

My brother felt the exact same way. But his wife is a lifetime professional environmentalist, so the TDI had to go. He just turned it in this week, got a great deal on it.

[KDubU]

'06 Nissan Frontier but since I work from home, it now sits in the garage a lot. Great little truck, suck on gas though. Usually when I can I take my wife's Mini Clubman as it's fun to drive, great on gas and again just fun to drive.

[KeyserGogo]

2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. Wife has a Subaru Forester for hauling the kids around. Its my 7th Jeep in 16 years, once you get addicted to these things its hard to buy anything else. These newer ones are way more comfortable than the older ones I used to buy. I've put 76k miles on it in 2 years... did I mention I LOVE to drive? Already on my second set of wheels and tires.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/kevinhein33/2D9B5267-2CFE-4D26-8DC6-09CF2E9644F5_zpse1hwm6jd.jpg (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/kevinhein33/media/2D9B5267-2CFE-4D26-8DC6-09CF2E9644F5_zpse1hwm6jd.jpg.html)

[Bobby Doug]

2000 Chevy Silverado 1500, just passed 187k miles. Currently looking for its replacement. 03 Mach 1 as a Sunday driver, just over 10k miles.

[Bad Moose]

1958 tr3a Did a frame off restoration on it. The only thing not original is the distributor.

[Bad Moose]

Thanks guys. LOL

I work on these: https://www.deere.com/en_US/products/equipment/self_propelled_sprayers/self_propelled_sprayers.page For a dealership in central KS.

[partsman]

2016 Toyota Tacoma Sport 4x4

[Papa]

Thanks guys. LOL

I work on these: https://www.deere.com/en_US/products/equipment/self_propelled_sprayers/self_propelled_sprayers.page For a dealership in central KS.

I work on this:

http://timeandnavigation.si.edu/sites/default/files/styles/original/public/multimedia-assets/500-si_hiw_gps_fa_la2534dc_0.jpg

Which allows those to work!

[Bad Moose]

Heck yeah! That's half of my job, after the machine "talks" to the satellite getting the machine to do what its supposed to. Your job is a whole bunch cleaner though. LOL

[christenfreedman]

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[bobl]

This is an interesting thread to read. Mine's a 2007 Silverado Duramax diesel. With an Edge tuner it's kind of fun. Bought it new and probably keep it forever.

[TexasAviator]

Great question. I 3rd my tundra and wife's new suburban. But my work vehicle that I daily is a c130j.

[Gumball]

2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail. Great in snow, towing capacity is perfect for my FFR on a Serpent Express, and plenty of room to haul stuff.... especially car parts. And, ultra reliable and decent mpg (low 20s).

[ben1272]

2015 BMW 328ix Sport
2007 Ford F250 Super Duty

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/dcabral99/BMW/DSCF2192_zps6szjj8w8.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/dcabral99/media/BMW/DSCF2192_zps6szjj8w8.jpg.html)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/dcabral99/F250/DSCF1261_zpsr3rb3iww.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/dcabral99/media/F250/DSCF1261_zpsr3rb3iww.jpg.html)

I love the land around your home!

[Papa]

I love the land around your home!

Thanks! The home sits on five acres with some awesome views of the Rocky Mountains:

Pikes Peak
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/dcabral99/Mountain%20Views/DSC00452_zpslpwyn56m.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/dcabral99/media/Mountain%20Views/DSC00452_zpslpwyn56m.jpg.html)

Front Range
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/dcabral99/Mountain%20Views/DSC00447_zpsdypzpe2j.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/dcabral99/media/Mountain%20Views/DSC00447_zpsdypzpe2j.jpg.html)

[2FAST4U]

I alternate between a 1998 Jag XJ8, 2005 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab, or a 2016 Ford Edge Sport

[Jdav]

2016 BMW X5
And on occasion, the Fiancee's 2017 Mini Cooper convertible.

[ProJoe]

2014 Silverado

I absolutely love it.

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[Barrel]

2014 Ranger.http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q498/NeilHussey/Picture012_zps2b262f7b.jpg (http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/NeilHussey/media/Picture012_zps2b262f7b.jpg.html)

[Yama-Bro]

I have a 2010 Toyota Tundra CrewMax.

[Hotyacht]

Then I got married, so now I am having to build my own car...........66254

[Doug @ Forma]

My daily is a 1996 BMW 318ti that I bought from a former coworker for $500. I ended up putting another $1500 into it (front brakes, motor, trans & diff mounts, lower control arms, oil filter housing gasket) and it's run great ever since. It had 239K when I bought it about 18 months ago, just turned 260K last month. It's going to need a clutch next month, the throwout bearing started making noise. Previous owner bought it with about 70K on it and he had the maintenance logs from owner #1. Best I can tell this is the factory clutch.

My personal toy, when I'm not playing with FF things here at the shop, is a 1960 Thunderbird convertible.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8692/27973311490_7dc78b26fb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JBUwVY)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/531/19715687549_53d735c8be_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/w3d42p)

[gooch]

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When its snowing or the lawn needs to be cut
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[MattB]

2011 BMW 135i, got to pick it up at the factory in Munich!

[austinsnake]

My daily driver is a 2007 Tahoe. Always wanted one...went to the dealer a couple years ago to take a look and passed out with sticker shock :-) Found a clean '07 LTZ with 115K miles on it and really love it. Great sound system, smooth and quiet, and tows boats and UHaul's easily. The gas mileage is pretty low at 16-17mpg, but you can buy a lot of unleaded for $65,000 US :-)

Starting to spend a bit of money for brakes, motor mounts, brake switch, etc, but hope to keep it for another few years. Have heard the 350 motors will go 200-250K miles.

[Papa]

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When its snowing or the lawn needs to be cut
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Gotta love a John Deere! I was plowing my driveway with an ATV until last year when I bought my 3039R. This is a much better way to plow:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/dcabral99/John%20Deere/20151123_203517_zpsagplfv3g.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/dcabral99/media/John%20Deere/20151123_203517_zpsagplfv3g.jpg.html)

[stevie.nowonder]

A 2008 Porsche Cayman... my third Porsche and certainly my favorite.

[gooch]

Nice machine
Mine is just the small 1026 but she does everything I need

[David_Ingermann]

Same car from my 'what was your first car' post, the 1967 Comet Voyager wagon. https://flic.kr/s/aHskkHbpqx
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I'm planning on swapping in a modern powertrain as soon as I finish my Coupe. I love it as a daily, for what it lacks in mpg it makes up for in smiles and fun. I also love that, it being a wagon, it has plenty of room for cargo and passengers. I can load my dogs in it, use it for tailgating or even use it for road trips or to move. That's not something you can do in every classic! If I were to get a new classic for a daily i'd definitely go for another wagon!

[lahrs37]

Same car from my 'what was your first car' post, the 1967 Comet Voyager wagon. https://flic.kr/s/aHskkHbpqx
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I'm planning on swapping in a modern powertrain as soon as I finish my Coupe. I love it as a daily, for what it lacks in mpg it makes up for in smiles and fun. I also love that, it being a wagon, it has plenty of room for cargo and passengers. I can load my dogs in it, use it for tailgating or even use it for road trips or to move. That's not something you can do in every classic! If I were to get a new classic for a daily i'd definitely go for another wagon!

I love this! The idea of a "muscle wagon" is just so darn appealing!

[GlenH]

Depending on weather my DD is either a 2016 Toyota Tundra

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Or a 2015 Indian Chief

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[flynntuna]

2004 vw GTI 1.8T, Toyota 4Runner.

[CRZN 427]

My first choice is my MK-II FFR. I take it everywhere I can as often as I can. When it might rain I put the top up, I'm still working on eliminating the last few minor water leaks at the header. When the wife wants to go somewhere, and is concerned about her hair, we take my '04 F-150. She has a Boxster that I drive when it needs service, gas or tires.

Regards, Rick.

[Jazzman]

2015 Ford F-150 4x4 Lariat Double Cab with a 3.5L turbo charged V-6. I really never expected to drive that big a truck with that small and engine, but it really does nicely and doesn't kill me on mileage. At 19.5 feet long, it is ridiculously long. I can't get it into the garage which is only 19 feet deep. I hate parking it, especially when I try to park it in San Diego. But getting to San Diego, there's nothing better than this "Cowboy Cadillac". Comfortable, smooth, quiet. A great long distance truck. Even heated and cooled seats!

[TouchStone]

2015 Focus ST. I do track and autocross it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N82AiMnOkg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/452/31896358983_db22baa145_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QAzbgR)

[phileas_fogg]

2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara.

I also drive a Jeep Wrangler (All the gee gaws that come with the Sahara sure are nice but I didn't want the hard top). This is my third Jeep.

I had one of the square headlight & no air conditioning versions back in 1990-1995, which I bought in Boston MA. I drove it to Monterey CA when I moved, and it was like sitting inside a bass drum with Beelzebub himself banging on the soft top for 3500 miles. I sold it when I moved from Monterey CA to Las Vegas NV. After my blood thinned out that first summer, I thought "What a mistake."

In 1999 I bought another Wrangler in Wash DC which I took with me to Montgomery AL and back. I sold it in 2007 when my son was born. About a week after I sold that one I said to myself "What a mistake."

Never again.


John

[Melb-Mike]

I kind of change around a bit. I have a 2015 F-150 for hauling stuff or pulling the car trailers. I switch around with my 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo, 2015 Z06, or one of the Corvairs. My favorite cruising car is the 66 Corvair Corsa 4 speed with A/C and power nothing. The MK4 is pretty new and right now I'm upgrading the front suspension and adding Wilwood brakes. It had the 87-93 Mustang spindles, lower control arms and brakes, and that was a big negative. Putting on new spindles, FFR lower control arms and the brakes. It will never be a daily driver because I'm in Florida and rain is almost a daily thing other than right now. Being retired means my daily driver is dependent on my mood. Life is good ��

[dc8ups]

2016 Mazda Miata (ND) or the wifes '15 Toyota Tundra

[tisserda]

Holden Commodore. (aka 2015 Chevy SS)

[7tvette]

DD is a 2015 Chevy 1 ton diesel crew cab long box. Its a boat but I love it. 105K miles on it already.

Troy

[GoDadGo]

1995 / Corvette Rag Top / 350 SB2-LT1 / ZF 6-Speed
2005 / Kawasaki Meansteak 1,600 / Wish It Had A 6-Speed
Once completed, MK-4 #8,515 will enter service getting me to work as well. 383 SBC / ZF 6-Speed

It was apart for a couple of months, but my daily driver is back in action as of today!

https://youtu.be/svZX2BMSDEs

[Doug @ Forma]

It was apart for a couple of months, but my daily driver is back in action as of today!

https://youtu.be/svZX2BMSDEs

350 miles a day on a C4 Corvette for over 200K total? OK, that's cool. Neat Camaro too.

A C4 Corvette and a 4th gen Camaro are on my list of cars to own one day.

[SDhemmings]

2011 Acura TSX with a V6. Great car and I wanted my daily driver to have cup holders, a comfortable ride and butt warmers (it gets cold up here!).

[3yearplan]

2017 Genesis G80 AWD, we occasionally get snow.

[mcwho]

Bad Moose Triumph has my vote !

[mcwho]

Back in the day....

I was 27 years old I 1971 and my Daily Driver was a Sunbeam Tiger, Back then I tought it was the "Poor Mans Cobra"

sorry about the pic quality

[Bad Moose]

Bad Moose Triumph has my vote !

Thank you. It is a blast to drive! I need to finish doing winter maintenance and get it back on the road.

[Vette1972]

Work vehicle is 2007 Chevy Silverado which I really like.

Pleasure vehicle is 1972 Corvette 350 ci manual brakes and steering. Great road feel! About 80% Original with 120,000 miles.

Fun times is 2003 HD Softail Deuce 100th Anniversary Stock Engine. Little over 30,000 miles!

[Paparazzi]

So not my daily driver now, but she was before I moved to the US in '96. A little sad to see the condition she ended up in, hopefully has gone to a better home now. What did amuse me was the description on the eBay listing - clearly my name lives on!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-400SE-Wedge-only-4-owners-and-59-000-miles-for-restoration-HPI-Clear-/272553846543?nma=true&si=FopkFtVcD%252Bkp5rhzZUxOlVCqtAA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

In her glory days:

https://www.pistonheads.com/tvr/tvr/images/400se-14.jpg
https://www.pistonheads.com/tvr/tvr/images/400se-09.jpg

Had her up to 140MPH in Europe ... at which point the aerodynamics started to come into play and she started getting very light in the nose. Had I popped the headlights I think I would have taken off.

[cnutting]

2010 Toyota Corolla. Zero to 60, eventually.

My dd before the project was a 2011 STI, Cobb Stage 1. 37,000 miles in five years of ownership. Still had that new car smell. Sold it to fund my 289 project.