Lets see the cars!!!!

[wings&wheels]

By the shore on a nice day. Don't think I ever posted the Boxster S before. In 2013 or so I had sold two cars and a friend who is a finance guy w/ a dealer group (the chief bean counter, not the sell you paint protection 'finance' guy) calls out of the blue and says 'we took a trade in, and I am holding it for you'. Too bad I wasn't looking for a car, but I trust him and after a few pics, it was on the way to me...plus he had no space otherwise I never would have heard about the car.

Boxsters are still one of the best values in sports cars, but the days of ~40K mile absolute minty Boxster S's for $11K are long gone...

 

[TiGeo]

My two wagons. 2003 VW Passat W8. 2018 VW Golf Sportwagen.

 

[MrHorspwer]

Picked up a new truck this week: 2024 Silverado 2500HD LT

This is replacing a 2020 Silverado 1500 RST.

Pros:
6.6L gas + 10 speed + 3.73 gear makes a very competent combination for towing
Monster payload and towing specs (2x the 1500 specs)
No worries about 8-speed transmission issues
No worries about DFM lifter issues
+12 gallon fuel tank over the 1500
MSRP was actually *less* than the (admittedly more well equipped) 2020 1500 it's replacing

Cons:
6.6L gas + 10 speed + 3.73 gear returns abysmal fuel economy during commutes
It's black, my least favorite color for 100% practical reasons (it's still a handsome truck... when it's clean)
LT trim gets halogen headlights (Have to go to LTZ to get a fancy headlamp in a Chevrolet; All GMC HD truck trims have LED lamps)
No factory 5th wheel puck system (I don't tow a fiver, but it'd be a nice option to have in the future)
Might be too tall to fit in my garage's 7-foot door

This was largely a purchase for towing. While the 1500 handled our current camper very well, this gives us tons of capability head room not only for our current rig, but the next one as well. We're starting to travel further and further away from home, heading further west and further south on longer trips. A bigger truck is never a bad thing. Also, Carvana made a very compelling offer on the 1500. Not going to lie either, 8-speed transmission issues and lifter issues on the 1500 nagged at me as well.

Size comparison:

 

[miden851]

our '16 CRV @ 110K miles; its still rock solid car; no bulb has been changed in 7y of ownership, just wear and tear items, mainly brakes, oil, tires, spark plugs, and battery

 

[Torrid]

I'm not sure I've posted here since changing up cars in the last year. The current garage.

 

[miden851]

 

[panthermike]

The current fleet: simple and reliable, no large payments

 

[buster]

 

[wander2039]

Not sure what it is but I like it!

 

[michaelluscher]

Not sure what it is but I like it!
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'93-'96 Toyota TownAce Wagon Super Extra Skylight Roof
Looks to be a JDM import, judging by the RHD
It's like the full fat version of a Kei Van

 

[Delta]

Took the truck for a little scenic view and snapped some shots!

 

[wings&wheels]

Couple old pics from the sold file, all missed:

 

[Allaneddie]

Me in m

y GTI at an autocross

 

[yagciogullari]

my brand new mazda3

 

[yagciogullari]

Took the truck for a little scenic view and snapped some shots!

I really like how in some states a front plate is not required.

 

[grisby]

Took the truck for a little scenic view and snapped some shots!

Ski Roundtop?

 

[Delta]

Ski Roundtop?

Whitetail. I can pretty much look out my front door and see it, about 12-15 minutes from my house.

 

[ChrisMU]

Inherited 1963 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, 55k original miles, 1990’s repaint in original color, red leather interior. All original except for the repaint and dual exhaust. I had it transported from Wisconsin to Texas. My dad bought it in 2003 or so because he missed his first car, a (rear ended but drivable) 1963 Cadillac Series 62 4-window sedan acquired in 1976.

 

[wings&wheels]

Bath time.....have to say this quietly around the P car crowd,, but the lowly Boxster S is my favorite!

 

[WylieCoyote]

Happy 4th everyone!