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* Art Golab had a fascinating story in yesterday’s Sun-Times

There’s a town, out west, where you’ll find the Mercedes-Benz nameplate on an astonishing 11 of every 100 cars. No, not Beverly Hills — it’s Oak Brook.

Kenilworth and Chicago’s Gold Coast aren’t far behind: 10.8 percent of all cars registered in the North Shore suburb sport a Mercedes hood ornament; 9 percent in the pricey city neighborhood. […]

The most popular cars? Here’s what a Chicago Sun-Times analysis of state vehicle-registration data found:

* Throughout the six-county Chicago area, Chevrolet is the most-popular car make. No. 2: Ford (followed by Toyota, then Honda). In fact, Chevy and Fords are tops in popularity in 247 of 294 ZIP codes in the city and suburbs. (The vehicle-registration data includes make of car but doesn’t show particular models.)

* In Chicago, Chevys are the most popular make in the greatest number of ZIP codes (28). No. 2: Ford (18).

* In Cook County, every single ZIP code is dominated by one of five makes of automobile — Chevy, Ford, Toyota, Honda and Mercedes.

* Question: What do you drive?

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 5:58 am

Comments

  1. Toyota Corolla. When gas was heading toward $3/gal a couple of years ago I traded in the SUV. I am also a state employee and Old Blah-Blah isn’t through sticking it to holdover non-union workers - I have received $0 in raises that last five years. My adjusted-for-inflation pay has gone through the floor.

    There’s a topic for you, Rich - How bad of a financial hit have non-union state workers taken from that unbelievably corrupt administration?

    Comment by It's All About the Money Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 6:31 am

  2. An eight year old Chevy Impala.

    Comment by Ken in Aurora Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 6:41 am

  3. Two early ’80s models that are rapidly deteriorating: my own body that walks to work and there’s the bus I ride that has to be at least that old.

    Okay, so maybe I catch the newer bus models now and then, but 80% of the buses seem ancient.

    Comment by Tweed in Lincoln Park Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 6:58 am

  4. 12 & 24 year old Chevy Impalas.

    You can beat the heck out of those cars and they will still run. Need a new part? Hit the junkyard.

    It is a shame the cops and cab drivers stopped driving them.

    Comment by Leroy Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 6:59 am

  5. A 2001 Toyota Disappointment

    Comment by Diamond Dog Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 7:19 am

  6. With a 70 miles round trip to work for the hubby, he drives a Chevy Cobalt. I get the 10 year old Ford Ranger pickup that I have to beg to the Jr. to ‘borrow-back’ for the day when I need to drive.

    Comment by Princeville Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 7:24 am

  7. I drive a Mercedes.
    Is there anything else?

    Comment by Silent Majority Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 7:32 am

  8. a 1999 Toyota Camry. Still runs well with virtually no maintenance so far.

    Comment by South Side Mike Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:01 am

  9. The ultimate babemobile - a Buick LaCrosse baby! Every registration comes with an AARP membership.

    Comment by Beerman Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:13 am

  10. Chevy..always have, always will…got one the small AWD so I can get around in winters like this gawd-awful one…

    Comment by Mongo Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:17 am

  11. An old acclaim with a rusted hood and a flintstones starter.

    Comment by Today Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:37 am

  12. 2006 Acura TL. Love it.

    Comment by Ron Burgundy Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:41 am

  13. I drive an Acura TSX (high-end version of a Honda Civic). Can’t ask for a better vehicle.

    Comment by unclesam Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:44 am

  14. A Cessna

    Comment by Wumpus Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:44 am

  15. ‘98 Honda Civic. 102,000 miles and counting. I’m hoping I cna wait long enough that my next car will be all electric.

    Comment by Muskrat Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:50 am

  16. I take public transit. It has become too damn expensive (between license plates, city stickers, insurance, gas and parking) to own a car in Chicago, at least on my meager salary!

    Comment by fedup dem Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:50 am

  17. my old friend: Ford Taurus flex-fuel. (Got it at a gov’t surplus auction.) Too bad it’s so hard to find E85…

    Latest: VW Passat (used) Wanted to buy something made in an American, Union plant, but the domestic auto makers refused to make fuel efficient family car. I did my research: great milage, holds its value.

    I’m pro-domestic, pro-labor, but the American auto makers have decided that style trumps substance. I know a lot of people like to blame the unions for poor performing autos, but I blame management for poor design and a reliance on cheap materials. Their focus on maximizing profit per unit has lost many customers in the long run.

    Comment by Pot calling kettle Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:53 am

  18. What make vehicles does Governor Blagojevich actually own?

    Comment by $$$ Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:54 am

  19. 2006 BMW 325xi (automatic, unfortunately).
    When I travelled more, we had the 323i with the manual trans. When I started traveling less and my wife started traveling more, we went with the herd driving the Mercedes POS. The first time it snowed we knew we had to get the BMW. The automatic was the compromise. We like a car that holds the road. We are funny that way.

    Comment by Skeeter Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:56 am

  20. One Pontiac and one Toyota

    Comment by Siyotanka Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:59 am

  21. Honda hybrid! Purchased two weeks before Giannoulias announced the 1K loan/grant thing for Illinoisans who purchase hybrids, naturally. But I still appreciate his gesture!

    Comment by Frost Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:01 am

  22. CURENT
    1972 Chevy Corvette - owned since 1971
    1990 Ford Thunderbird - owned since 1989
    1996 Ford Thunderbird - owned since 1995
    2005 Chevy Corvette - owned since 2005

    IN THE PAST
    1958 Chevy Bel Air - owned 1964-1966
    1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint - owned 1966-1968
    1968 Olds 442 - owned 1968-1969
    1969 Dodge Charger SE - owned 1969-1971
    1962 Chevy Bel Air - owned 1971-1978
    1974 Dodge Dart - owned 1973-1974
    1978 Chevy Chevette - owned 1978-1994
    1978 Olds Delta 88 Royale - owned 1978-1996
    1962 Chevy Impala SS - owned 1989-2005
    1968 Dodge Charger R/T - owned 1994-2005
    1993 Ford Thunderbird - owned 1994-1994
    1997 Chevy Cavalier - owned 1996-2004

    Comment by Diersen Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:02 am

  23. A 2004 Honda Pilot and a 2006 Honda Accord. We intend to drive these until they die, which is hopefully a long time.

    I’m actually interested in Honda’s hydrogen-powered car with home generator, and not because I’m an environmental nut, but because I’m not stupid and I recognize that oil is a non-renewable energy source, and believe that hydrogen is the most promising “next-generation” source of power for powering automobiles.

    Comment by schroedk Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:05 am

  24. The perfect car, of course - a Saturn wagon.
    Never rusts, safety cage with airbags, 35 mpg, great engine, outstanding durability, and fabulous car dealers. It is the perfect used car deal since most Saturn owners are serviced by the dealer and each comes with a complete history of service since mile zero. Not only are they better than Hondas and Toyotas, they cost less.

    The perfect vanilla pickup - Ford Ranger.
    Bullet-proof, excellent gas mileage, the VW Beetle of the compact pickup field.

    Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:07 am

  25. I drive the American, Union-made 2008 Saturn Aura XR and love it.

    Comment by YNM Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:09 am

  26. 2001 Dodge Caravan. Chicks dig the cup holders.

    Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:13 am

  27. 1999 VW Jetta. 98,000 miles. 130 mph. 30 mpg.

    Comment by David Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:18 am

  28. An outstanding VW passat with a powerful 4 cylinder with power to spare. great mileage

    Comment by bigbobc Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:20 am

  29. Chevy Avalanche
    Best vehicle I’ve ever owned.

    Comment by Trafficmatt Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:22 am

  30. I drive an american SUV, assemebled in Mexico from canadian parts and japanese electronics. Go NAFTA.

    Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:24 am

  31. After buying new Fords since 1971, I bought a 2008 Honda Civic. When I went shopping, the Ford dealers were surprisingly disinterested in selling me a new car (quoted me list price on new Focus and low-balled my 1998 Ford trade-in), but Honda wasn’t.
    Second vehicle is a 1993 Ford Ranger pickup that has given excellent service to date.

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:25 am

  32. A 1999 Honda Accord with 204,000 miles on it. Barring any accidents, I bet it still has at least 100,000 more miles in it.

    Comment by Rayne of Terror Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:28 am

  33. 11-year-old Ford Ranger with 165K+ miles on it. Want to go with a bigger truck, but Ford still doesn’t make a hybrid. I’ll wait. Owned two Fords, and I couldn’t asked for more reliable vehicles. Won’t ever switch.

    Comment by Frustrated Republican Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:28 am

  34. Titleist or a Nike

    Comment by Tiger Woods Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:46 am

  35. 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Great car, great mileage. Bought it in the summer of 2006, and it has almost 40,000 miles on it. Simply a tremendous car.

    Comment by Fan of the Game Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:57 am

  36. The vaunted Ford Tauras - 2003 Model

    Comment by Highland Online Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:13 am

  37. Dodge Dakota pick up with V8 and stick shift. Let me know when you need to tow.

    Comment by Enemy of the State Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:24 am

  38. An ‘01 Grand Prix GT; an ‘07 Jeep Commander (yeah, get out of my way); an ‘88 IROC Z28 convertible (absolutely cherry); a ‘32 Ford truck (not so cherry at the moment - in pieces getting a new coat of paint); and a ‘73 Yamaha TX750 w/6K orig. miles. We’ve adopted (on a part time basisw) an ‘88 T-bird Super Coupe from Little Little E #2 and we like taking his car out for joyrides in the snow. You can do really good donuts with those RWD cars. Obviously we have only two daily drivers and the Jeep is parked most of the time. We’re doing our part to support those OPECers. Been there/done that with the Mercedes phase of life. After 3 of them, determined they’re not what they’re cracked up to be.

    VanMan - does Saturn make an SUV?

    Comment by Little Egypt Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:24 am

  39. A 2000 Ford Focus
    Worst car I ever owned
    What’s NOT wrong with it?
    Things started going south a month after I bought it
    Chalked it up to it being the first year they were made
    I hate my car
    BUT I will drive it until it will run no more
    I am lost trying to decide what my next vehicle will be

    Comment by AR Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:25 am

  40. 1990 Ford Ranger XLT
    1998 Dodge Caravan
    2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT (just bought for 16 yr. old son)
    2005 Dodge Caravan

    Comment by Springer Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:25 am

  41. I drive a 2004 Ford Excursion (I have 6 kids and it is one of the only cars that can fit us all in). It gets about as many miles per gallon as a small house does.

    Comment by paddyrollingstone Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:36 am

  42. 2001 Ford Focus - 175,000 miles
    2002 Dodge Caravan - 75,000 miles
    2001 Ford Taurs - 163,000 miles for 16 yr old son

    Comment by central illinois Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:41 am

  43. Chevy Uplander for trips when I take my dogs. Other than that a Chevy Aveo. I love the Aveo. It reminds me of the Geo Metro I had right out of college, but a little more pickup. Easy to park, easy to drive.

    Comment by cermak_rd Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:43 am

  44. Should say we also own 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette van with 100,000+ miles. Loved Oldsmobiles and really wish GM had trashed the Pontiac division instead.

    Also, a 1999 Ford F-150 4X4 Lariat extended cab with 100,000+ miles.

    Comment by Fan of the Game Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:43 am

  45. Yes. There is a big SUV and a small SUV.

    Currently there is the big Outlook. It is first-rate. American made. I’d wait one year for a new one since competition will come out this summer and they will probably offer more incentives and financing on them.

    I also recommend the Saturn VUE, 2004-2007 models only. Rust-proof, incredibly fast and if you can get one, a high performance Red Series. There is also a hybrid version, but you know how those go.

    Get one at a Saturn dealer and check to see if they have the entire history of the car available. The used Saturns I have owned were sold and serviced by the staff and they knew the cars their entire life.

    With everyone madly in love with Hondas and Toyotas, folks have forgotten about how great Saturns are and this plays in our favor with lower prices and better deals.

    Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:44 am

  46. AR wrote:
    “A 2000 Ford Focus — Worst car I ever owned.”

    Wow, i own a 2000 Focus, bought it a year ago with 80K on it already, and it has performed incredibly well for me. I wouldn’t take it cross-country and it’s not the fastest on the epxressway, but it does the job taking me through the city and suburbs and occasionally to NW Indiana or SE Wisc.

    My 1999 Jetta was a blast to drive, but something was almost always breaking down or giving out on that.

    Comment by shoelessjim Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:46 am

  47. ‘04 Volvo wagon.
    Among other reasons, in memory of Spiro’s “Effete corps of impudent snobs”

    Comment by countryboy Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:46 am

  48. 2003 Ford Focus - 34,000 miles

    I hope it lasts to 175,000. I’ll take 100,000 more though. I got it used, with 21k miles, for $12500. So, if I get 115,000 miles or so, I think I will get my money’s worth.

    Plus, its great for parking in the city, and it gets pretty good gas mileage most of the time.

    Comment by jerry 101 Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:48 am

  49. 2003 Ford Taurus. Good, steady car. Miss my ‘97 T-Bird but by ‘03 it needed more work than I wanted to pay plus a four-door is easier to transport my 87-year-old-mom.

    Comment by Nearly Normal Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:49 am

  50. Bicycle.
    2006 Chevy Colorado.

    Comment by silentk Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:50 am

  51. VanMan - thanks for the info. Little E and spouse are looking for a smaller SUV with a good track record for safety, for a friend recently widowed who has always driven Buicks. She won’t go for anything but new and would prefer to stay in the GM line; however, we’re looking at economy and safety ratings before the badge.

    Comment by Little Egypt Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:53 am

  52. Daily driver in the winter, a 2003 Chevy Suburban. My 2005 Mustang GT Convertible just came out of its bag and when we get over this white stuff, it will be my daily driver (runs a lot cheaper and looks waaay cooler than the Suburban). Can’t beat the Suburban for winter travel. It has a drinking problem, but I appreciate the comfort and safety.

    Comment by BehindTheScenes Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:54 am

  53. A 14-year-old Chevy Cavalier, still ticking after lots of lickings. Made in Canada of American parts, most of which are still intact. For snow/ice buildup in my Chicago neighborhood (where plows rarely visit), my husband & I break out the 2008 Ford Escape 4WD. We made it a point to choose an American-made (Missouri) vehicle over an overpriced import.

    Comment by Anonymous Mouse Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:56 am

  54. Public transit and my own two feet. But I’d love a Volvo or an FJ Cruiser.

    Comment by Bill S. Preston, Esq. Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 10:59 am

  55. the american dream is a german car—i drive a mercedes

    Comment by publius Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 11:06 am

  56. 2008 Gr Caravan
    Chrysler Turbo [street rod/boost raised]
    14 year old Olds wagon [for the dog + bad weather]
    Trek Madone 6.5 [road]
    GT Zaskar Carbon Exp [mountain]

    Comment by North of I-80 Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 11:14 am

  57. Trek 2300
    BMW 540t to transport the Trek

    Comment by plutocrat03 Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 11:33 am

  58. 2003 Hyundai Elantra

    Comment by Gwendolyn Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 11:33 am

  59. 2004 Mercedes C class with the supercharged 4 cylinder engine - about 31 mpg on the highway.

    Comment by Just the Facts Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 11:36 am

  60. 07 Buick LaCrosse
    05 Chevy Trailblazer
    54 Willys Jeep
    Every Dec 7, I look for a Honda or Toyota to break the windshield. So far I have restrained the impulse. I guess I hold a grudge for a LOOOONG time.

    Comment by The Federalist Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 12:06 pm

  61. I own a mercedes, however its my second car. ALso have a big american SUV. I gets 9 miles to teh gallon in the city. I love the looks people in hybrids give me, makes me glad to be a republican.

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 12:10 pm

  62. mercedes c class

    Comment by rezko Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 12:27 pm

  63. I have always owned a GMC, mostly Chevy. However unless the American Companies start taking hybrids seriously, I’ll have do like some friends and family members and go foreign. If it were today: Honda Civic Hybrid.

    Comment by Learning the Ropes Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 12:31 pm

  64. Toyota Highlander. . .and my wife drives a mini-van. We have small children. . .

    Comment by Jake from Elwood Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 12:44 pm

  65. A ‘96 Miata with 100,000 miles on it, from CarMax.

    I also have a ‘99 Caravan with almost as many miles, also from CarMax.

    Comment by Paul, Just This Guy, You Know? Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 1:20 pm

  66. 93 Camry. 135,000 and counting. Car payments are for suckers. It’s about safe and reliable conveyance, not status, especially when you park on the street in Chicago.

    I never understood the people with nice cars and no garage to keep them nice. What a waste.

    Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 1:41 pm

  67. Jaguar X-type

    Comment by Nick Naylor Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 1:45 pm

  68. 2004 MINI Cooper for me.
    2004 Jaguar X-type for the wife.

    British cars can be a PITA to maintain although the MINI shares a lot of BMW engineering. Reminds of a joke. Do you know the difference between heaven and hell?

    In heaven you have British policemen, French chefs and German mechanics. In hell you have, German policemen, British chefs and French mechanics.

    Comment by sparky Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 2:11 pm

  69. Ford Expedition, Wife drives a Mustang Convertable.

    Comment by He makes Ryan Look like a Saint Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 2:12 pm

  70. Republicans crazy.

    Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 2:15 pm

  71. BMW 7. Outstanding road car!

    Comment by Justice Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 2:16 pm

  72. ‘08 Cadillac CTS. All-wheel drive. Best car I’ve ever driven and won’t roll over like my former Jeep did. I got a 3-year lease because I’m worried about my finances in the post-Blagojevich era. lol

    Also, ‘97 Z3. Won’t go in the snow or ice, not even great in the rain, but I love that little thing.

    Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 2:22 pm

  73. Initially I thought Capt Fax had slipped and cracked his noggin before picking this QOTD. Then I realized that this was just a clever way of getting marketing demographics to lure more advertisers…good job Capt. 71 answers and counting
    F150 - Taurus and an oldie but goodie
    BTW you failed to list your rides — Caddy and sweet Beamer ragtop as we recall
    Happy to help

    Comment by Reddbyrd Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 2:25 pm

  74. Little Egypt–GO SUBARU! I am on my second Subie (drove the first one for twelve years) and am picking out my third. Safe, never go out of style (never in style to begin with), all-wheel-drive rocks–can’t lose. I’d love to buy American, but they don’t make anything I want. Plus, they have a “green” plant in Indiana now. Maybe my next one will be built there.

    Comment by BC Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 2:32 pm

  75. Reddbyrd, my demographics have little to do with the cars people drive. It’s how they vote at the Statehouse. lol

    Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 2:57 pm

  76. I drive a “none of the above.”

    Comment by Ahem Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 3:08 pm

  77. ‘05 Chrysler 300. Plenty of room. Great handling and, for a big car, surprisingly good gas mileage: 26@ gal. IN TOWN.

    Comment by Bandoleer Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 3:19 pm

  78. in order of use:

    Gary Fisher hardtail with Rock Shox
    Amtrak $36 r/t to the Patch from Union Station
    parents’ 1994 MBenz 560 SEL nicknamed “The Moose” that barely fits in our garage spot!

    Comment by 21st State Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 3:30 pm

  79. I want to add…my dream is to be carless.

    No car payment. No buying gas. No insurance. No maintenance. No parking. No traffic. No nothing. A bicycle and the CTA. Ahhh…one can dream. My job, unfortunately, requires a car to get out to suburbs that aren’t friendly to public transit.

    Comment by jerry 101 Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 3:31 pm

  80. An ‘07 BMW and a ‘99 Dodge Truck

    Comment by Anon Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 3:45 pm

  81. Wonderful ‘99 VW Cabrio with 85,000 miles, no major repairs, 30+ MPG. Just waiting for warm weather!

    Comment by In the Sticks Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 5:17 pm

  82. 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. Big, solid, union-built, American-made, and dead-on dependable.

    Comment by Getting Too Old For This Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 6:35 pm

  83. I went from a brand new MGB (when I was 17) to a Saab, BMW, and finally, a Mercedes. I then moved into my first “mommymobile”–a Ford Aerostar with a TV in the back which we never even used (oh, yay). I then moved to a Ford Escort, another something American-made that I can’t even remember, and now to a Chevy Tracker that’s been nothing but trouble since I drove it off the lot(and an old Jeep Grand Cherokee for the kiddies). All the cars that were manuals (including the Escort) were amazing. The Tracker should never have gotten through QC…and reminds me, daily, why I should stick to buying cars based solely on what they look like v. who supposedly makes them (though I will admit that for an SUV-wannabe, the Tracker gets good gas mileage and being able to switch from two to four wheel drive in Illinois is a nice option).

    Comment by Annonymous Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 7:47 pm

  84. Big Volvo sedan. Seats like La-Z-Boys, stunningly good audio system, and plenty of safety to protect AA from bad drivers and himself.

    Shopping for new weekend toy.

    Add AA to the list of former MBZ owners. Their glory days ended a while back.

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 8:37 pm

  85. 93 Saturn SC2, I bought it new. I’m pretty upset Saturn is going away from the plastic body panels, I think someone at GM realized how long these cars were lasting and decided to switch over to sheet metal.

    The next car will be a PHEV, mostly because I am tired of my money going to OPEC.

    Comment by Highwayman Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 9:54 pm

  86. I drive a Dodge Stratus!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Comment by Will Ferrell Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 11:01 pm

  87. Drive the H-2 in winter and on trips. (Nothing like feeling like a semi going down the road)! Toyota Highlander for commuting, fiance drives the Chevy SUV. It is great for hauling the kids and labradors.

    Comment by Roy Slade Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 11:26 pm

  88. Will, I just wish you weren’t a liar. lol

    Comment by Annonymous Tuesday, Mar 4, 08 @ 11:29 pm

  89. ‘02 GMC Yukon XL on E-85 for past four years!

    Helping the farmers!!!!

    Comment by Healthcare Worker Wednesday, Mar 5, 08 @ 12:25 pm

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