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In reply to the discussion: Why do you own the car you do? [View all]spin
(17,493 posts)31. I choose a pick up truck because it's practical. (n/t)
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I always had a sedan or coupe and just thought it would be different to have an SUV
liberal N proud
Sep 2013
#9
Both my 1999 Saturn and 1991Subaru are reliable, get great gas mileage, and
sinkingfeeling
Sep 2013
#10
Well, I always buy new. And love it. And then people like you have used cars available! n-t
Logical
Sep 2013
#108
We traveled a lot when the boys were younger and our van could carry us and our luggage comfortably.
11 Bravo
Sep 2013
#21
We did just that in January. Bought a class A 34ft with 3 slides. Bought a mini cooper to pull
SammyWinstonJack
Sep 2013
#110
I own a minivan because I haul kids and sports equipment and dogs. I own the minivan I do because
Brickbat
Sep 2013
#23
I own all my vehicles for specific reasons, they're all reliable, one is safe &
Egalitarian Thug
Sep 2013
#24
I bought the car for someone else, it still runs good, low miles, so I "took it back"
MADem
Sep 2013
#33
I chose my car because I live in a fucked up automobile culture that forces me to have one.
hunter
Sep 2013
#35
Other - toyota Tacoma to help me haul my gardening supplies and easy to stick kayaks into
NRaleighLiberal
Sep 2013
#45
Red 2013 C7 because it's made in America, gets 29 mgp, I'm in my 70's, and it's fun.
AnotherMcIntosh
Sep 2013
#56
I remember those cars, they sure were good looking. But then the 124 and the Dino were beautiful
1-Old-Man
Sep 2013
#118
I love my odyssey. And the back with seats out is so nice for moving and lumber, etc. n-t
Logical
Sep 2013
#109
It holds my bass amp and instruments, gets 30 MPG and the seats have decent lumbar support.
riqster
Sep 2013
#83
economical and very reliable, next vehicle will be electric/solar/non-gasoline nt
steve2470
Sep 2013
#99