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| old time racer- think moffat or brocky |
   
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13 | 6.60% |
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44 | 22.34% |
| ricer- more like fast and a bit furious |
  
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6 | 3.05% |
| cruiser- just out for a sunday drive..everyday |
  
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68 | 34.52% |
| good times- something cool and funky |
  
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30 | 15.23% |
| king of the road- everyone else better look out! |
  
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31 | 15.74% |
| mundano- just a means of avoiding walking |
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12 | 6.09% |
| clunka- as for mundano, but failures always possible |
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9 | 4.57% |
| depends on the day |
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22 | 11.17% |
| none of the above |
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13 | 6.60% |
| Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 197. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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10-04-2007, 10:51 PM
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Blue ~oval~ Blooded!!!
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Wondai QLD
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put simply how does your car make you feel when you get behind the wheel each day?
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10-04-2007, 10:54 PM
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not here much anymore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
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10-04-2007, 10:56 PM
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Lucifer's Angel
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,282
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Still puts a smile on my face every time I open the garage door and see it, knowing it's all mine.
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 SINISTER BA XR6 Blueprint, manual, 4490's, Redback 2.5" dual exhaust, BA Typhoon rims, tint, fog light covers, BF tailights, blue illuminated window switches, Ghia bootlid carpet, lower grille, FPV door spears, steering wheel & interior bits, XR6T + F6 intake, K&N filter, Typhoon spoiler, tuned, sway bars, custom angel eyes & plates..YUM!
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10-04-2007, 10:59 PM
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Complete ****** n bogan
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 107
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Don't look to good on the outside, but heart of gold and a bogan inside.
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10-04-2007, 11:00 PM
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Blue ~oval~ Blooded!!!
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Wondai QLD
Posts: 775
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sorry a bit late with the poll...it's my first one hehehe
my au kinda makes me think v8 supercar, but the wifes beetle is more cute and funky....was just curious to other peoples ideas
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10-04-2007, 11:00 PM
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Focus on my Focus
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Canberra
Posts: 820
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Everytime I see my Focus, I see it as a sign that I'm on my way in life. That I've achieved something and still achieving something.
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Now: 2006 Ford Focus LX Manual in Satin White Wife: 2013 Kuga Titanium in Frozen White Then: 1990 Ford Laser - Assasinated by a 76 year old man who failed to give way. Now normally when we have these races, Jeremy goes in the car and says "Powerrr" alot.... - James speaking about Jeremy (Top Gear S7 E05) American parts... Russian parts... ALL MADE IN TAIWAN! - Russian guy in Armegeddon |
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10-04-2007, 11:03 PM
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Temporary Australian
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central Queensland
Posts: 3,281
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Definately Sudnay driver, its quick, but not too quick, it looks good, but not over the top, and every time im behind the wheel im in love!
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10-04-2007, 11:15 PM
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Boss for Go, L98 for Show
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Victorialand
Posts: 780
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The XR8 is like no other car I have owned. Even from the moment the starter motor whirrs and engages the engine it feels and sounds special. Its deifnitely a car that has soul rather than a mode of transport from A to B.
Driving at relaxed speeds it feels firm and planted in a Grand Tourer kind of way with a very creamy smooth feel. You are aware you are a driving something weighty and it feels bigger than it actually is acentuated by the bonnet. Drop a cog or two on the firm but direct Ford T56 box, open the Boss above 3500rpm and you get a noise that is juust absolutely fantastic. Think of the sound as a combination of v8 small block rumble mixed with a modern overhead cam metallic backdrop, it is an automotive aural sensation.
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10-04-2007, 11:30 PM
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OCD keeps me busy...
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 944
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Hmmm, big block, flames.... yeah I feel like I am at the drags
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10-04-2007, 11:32 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 4,409
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Cars personality ? = Its cursed by the Devil and it is mis behaving looking for a punchup at every bend, takes all of my energy to try and tell it to behave, but it never listens. I'm afraid it will just end up running wild.
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10-04-2007, 11:34 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Canberra
Posts: 13,456
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Nothing like a 4k slip at 5am, grab second and I'm flying. I wake up every morning and think god that's a hot car  :
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10-04-2007, 11:52 PM
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Blue ~oval~ Blooded!!!
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Wondai QLD
Posts: 775
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10-04-2007, 11:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Posts: 3,926
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It's a VL.
So naturally it's a fulli sic, habbib, muzza, chariot. : Nah but serioulsy, probably a crusier. Not fast, but nice to drive on a Sunday arvo. 
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11-04-2007, 12:24 AM
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It's Millertime!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 334
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With you on this one, sure it's only an EF, but it's MY ef, and I love it.
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11-04-2007, 12:33 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 6,197
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lol @ Tonko, a little from column a, a little from column b.
Boy Racer for me, Moffat never had A/C or Elec Windows. |
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11-04-2007, 07:20 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1,974
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lol at discussing "feelings".
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11-04-2007, 08:04 AM
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65 Galaxie Hardtop
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane QLD
Posts: 3,751
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There's an option missing, here...
"GET. OUT. OF. MY. WAY. LITTLE. CAR. - old, loud, BIG, fun
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11-04-2007, 10:52 AM
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 20,387
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I have an NA 2L auto AWD subaru. Hardly worth a smile on my face as far as power is concerned. But I bought it for reliability reasons. That, I am happy for.
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11-04-2007, 01:15 PM
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XR5 Pilot
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Perth, Ex NSW
Posts: 1,455
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My Focus Puts a smile on my face every time I drive...It never ceases to suprise with something it pulls out of it's little bag of tricks...
And even though some of you may regard the Zetec as a Pseudo Sporty Chicky Car.. it does pull looks from the Girls (for all the good reasons I hope!)...it's subtle...looks European and because theyre arent too many Zetec Focii in Perth...people have trouble figuring out what it is from time to time. I'm stuck on the Blue Oval now...already salavating at the thought of Owning an all new Mondeo or XR5T... This car is great for me at the moment while I get off the ground with my finances and Life in general...I see it as a stepping stone to bigger, better things.
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11-04-2007, 02:21 PM
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Adapt or perish...
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dip!@#$
Posts: 7,954
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Personally, I feel depressed everytime I see it.
Cannot wait for the day it sells...
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11-04-2007, 02:27 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: GOsFORD Central Coast NSW
Posts: 1,930
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i went for the clunka, simply because im driving an old corolla at the moment, sometimes walking would be the better option! its just so damn boring to drive
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11-04-2007, 02:36 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Posts: 3,381
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I love driving the Peugeot. Put your foot down, the turbo spools up, you get pushed back in to your seat and away you go! Love the torque from the 2.0L Turbo Diesel.
The Falcon unfortunately is getting a bit old, and I keep on wondering how much longer she'll be running for, but she is yet to disappoint, so it'll probably be going for a while still. Just wondering what will give out first? The auto tranny or some electrical components in the engine? 210,000kms and still going, still getting me from A to B nice and cheaply...
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11-04-2007, 03:13 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: TAS
Posts: 27,588
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My car, I hate it some days, doesn't give me any grief but Im always looking at something else, never happy with what I have. But other days I cant believe I thought about getting rid of it, good power, looks hot, had a beautiful interior... I do get depressed when I clean it though, thats when I spot all the little stone chips etc.
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11-04-2007, 03:17 PM
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DJR Fan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2,575
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Boy Racer
 Both of 'em.
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11-04-2007, 03:53 PM
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Adapt or perish...
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dip!@#$
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Next offer I get, it's gone.
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11-04-2007, 04:52 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,652
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Trailer for sale or rent
Rooms to let...fifty cents. No phone, no pool, no pets I ain't got no cigarettes Ah, but..two hours of pushin' broom Buys an eight by twelve four-bit room I'm a man of means by no means King of the road. LOL |
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11-04-2007, 04:56 PM
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Ricer :P
Mainly because of the fully sick stezza. |
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11-04-2007, 05:00 PM
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
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I voted for cruiser. I love taking it around windy roads, going through the gears, and just enjoying the drive. That's what a Ghia is all about. It isn't a performance car, but particularily with the 5 speed, it does have a fair bit of go when I want it to.
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11-04-2007, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Rockhampton
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Got to go cruiser, don't need to speed to enjoy my car.
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11-04-2007, 06:06 PM
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DJR TM#54
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: on my p.c now with internet! ok i'll still use works internet too.
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Depend on the mood i'm in, where i'm driving & how long i'v been driving around.
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