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Old 21-03-2011, 03:24 AM   #1
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As the title states. What manufacturers other than ford do you drive daily/weekly? I thought of this as in the last 3wks I have driven my Fairmont twice. Everyday incl weekends we have used the camry and if the Camry wasn't due for a service and leaking a tiny drop of oil, I would be taking it to Pertb this week. Just today we drove it 150km rather than use the Fairmont. I am not sure why but the Fairmont has just not been used lately. The other vehicle I drive daily is a 2010 VW caddy Maxi.

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Old 21-03-2011, 08:39 AM   #2
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I drive a VW T3 caravelle as well as the AU.


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Old 21-03-2011, 08:40 AM   #3
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Old 21-03-2011, 08:50 AM   #4
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Holden (VY1 SV8) and AMC Javelin(s). I'm actually lucky to get my butt in the XR6 one a week ..
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Old 21-03-2011, 09:53 AM   #5
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I use the old Subaru wagon. Am thinking to sell up and do up an EF2 Fairmont RTV wagon though, but a Delica seems a much much better overall choice for me...
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Old 21-03-2011, 10:03 AM   #6
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HZJ75 Landcruiser ute is my daily.....
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Old 21-03-2011, 10:05 AM   #7
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I put 100,000k's a year on current-model Berlina's. Great car - you guys should consider buying them!
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Old 21-03-2011, 10:10 AM   #8
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I only have Falcon's in my house, mine and my parents Wagon. But I ride my bike to work and am in mates Commodores alot of the time.
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Old 21-03-2011, 10:15 AM   #9
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Only have two brands in the yard
Fords and Nissans (patrols)
Nothin else comin in
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Old 21-03-2011, 10:37 AM   #10
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Only have two brands in the yard
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Old 21-03-2011, 10:52 AM   #11
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Toyota Hilux as a daily.
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Old 21-03-2011, 11:01 AM   #12
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I mostly drive around in a VW Jetta 2.0 TFSI. Great car. It is basically a GTI Golf in disguise. The ultimate sleeper car. It has the same engine, brakes, suspension, 17" rims, DSG gearbox etc but in a body with a boot that is bigger than my XR8. It is incredible. I can fit so much more in the thing. It amazes me. And it goes like a scalded cat too. When my XR8 was stock standard, they have exactly the same 0-100 time (7.2 sec). Plus the fuel economy is much better. I can't recommend it enough. And those germans sure do know how to build a car. The quality is great. If you ever get a chance to drive one, do it!!
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Old 03-04-2011, 12:36 PM   #13
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I mostly drive around in a VW Jetta 2.0 TFSI. Great car. It is basically a GTI Golf in disguise. The ultimate sleeper car. It has the same engine, brakes, suspension, 17" rims, DSG gearbox etc but in a body with a boot that is bigger than my XR8. It is incredible. I can fit so much more in the thing. It amazes me. And it goes like a scalded cat too. When my XR8 was stock standard, they have exactly the same 0-100 time (7.2 sec). Plus the fuel economy is much better. I can't recommend it enough. And those germans sure do know how to build a car. The quality is great. If you ever get a chance to drive one, do it!!
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Old 21-03-2011, 10:59 AM   #14
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Mitsubishi Verada AWD, Toyota Prado, three Ducatis, a Honda, a Yamaha and an Apollo bicycle.
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Old 21-03-2011, 11:11 AM   #15
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09 Nissan Micra daily

Not a bad little car…easy on fuel obviously, surprisingly roomy in the front, decent air con and plays mp3 cds. Haha. And I guess it doesn’t look TOO bad.
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Old 21-03-2011, 11:13 AM   #16
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Old 21-03-2011, 11:32 AM   #17
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VW Polo 77TSI and Various Dodge, Chrysler and Jeeps.
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Old 21-03-2011, 11:33 AM   #18
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Only Fords,
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Old 21-03-2011, 11:48 AM   #19
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1970 Ke11 corolla with a 2 speed auto and 1200cc of push rod goodness. Drums all round, no booster, leafs in the front, red vinyl seats, No rear seat belts and 12 inch rims. Tis awesome.
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Old 21-03-2011, 12:22 PM   #20
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Accord Euro is the daily driver. Leather, Satnav, power everything, gets along quite well, economical. Just a really nice car
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Old 21-03-2011, 12:22 PM   #21
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Toyota,got an 08 corolla hatch (zzzzzz boring) and a kluger, but try and drive the el xr8 as much as i can
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Old 21-03-2011, 12:53 PM   #22
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Subaru Legacy B4. 360k to a tank, yeah...
When my Fairmont's road legal atleast the cost of running it won't be a shock.
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Old 21-03-2011, 12:57 PM   #23
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No Fords here, just the Pug and the mrs runabout.

Lucky the Pug provides plenty of fun.
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Old 21-03-2011, 09:38 PM   #24
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No Fords here, just the Pug and the mrs runabout.

Lucky the Pug provides plenty of fun.
+1 here, except the Pug is the wifes (Peugeot 307) and I drive the Falcon.
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Old 21-03-2011, 12:58 PM   #25
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Nothing but Fords at my house.
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Old 21-03-2011, 02:22 PM   #26
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Commodore SSV ute.
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Old 21-03-2011, 02:31 PM   #27
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My wife has an '06 Civic which I drive once a week. Can't say I enjoy it too much but I supose it is a good car for what it is.

Other than that my work car is a Toyota Hilux Dual Cab 4x4. Its not my car ( its a vehivle that the mob I work for leases) but I do drive it more klms than my own.
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Old 21-03-2011, 02:59 PM   #28
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Old 21-03-2011, 03:17 PM   #29
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I drive as much as I possibly can of all makes and models
Regular non-ford drives include my old Commodore, Hyundai i30td and Mitsu Triton td
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Old 21-03-2011, 03:25 PM   #30
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Just Fords here but the wagon is soon to be replaced with a TD Delica hopefully.
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