Who here drives a worse vehicle than me?

MetalMat

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Jun 14, 2004
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1989 Ford Aerostar Minivan, bought in October 2003 for $500.00. Still running.
5 speed Manual, rear wheel drive, 165,000 miles.

Very little/ lack off shocks and struts ( Bounces alot on the road)
Windshield Wipers dont work
Cassette player does not work, only picks up AM frequency. Only one rear speaker works
Inspection sticker expired in 2002, have not gotten one because it wont pass an inspection
Cracked windshield
Passenger window handle fell off
Starter takes a couple tries to get working
Air Compressor is dead, and the heater core had to be bypassed ( so no heater or AC)
No back seats. Just a blanket, lounge chair, alarm clock, pillow and lots of tools.
Half of the back bumper is missing.
Tailpipe is about to fall off.

Beat that ;) My friends nickname this van "Vantera".

Here is an pic of the van back in early 2004
Vantera

UPDATE

Just an update, I am now getting between 12-14 mpg :( I think my engine is dying on me, I have been hearing a faint knocking for the past couple months in the lower gears. I will drive it till it dies though!
 

jlee

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Sep 12, 2001
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You have 2000 more miles than I do..and a helluva lot more problems...
:p
 

MetalMat

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Originally posted by: CadetLee
You have 2000 more miles than I do..and a helluva lot more problems...
:p


I like to burn out the tires on it in the walmart parking lot.
 

KarenMarie

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1991 Ford Escort lx. 5spd 2 dr hatchback. almost 200k miles and the most reliable, zippy little car ever.
1996 ford escort lx. 5spd. 4 dor hatchback. 78k miles. meh... it is a grocery getter.
1989 jeep.. forgot which one.... first owner. excellent condition... good for hauling stuff.

b/f has a ...forgot what year... ford F350.. with utility boxes on the bed.
he also has a huge ass peterbuilt that i know nothing about except it is red and he keeps it in AWESOME condition.

:)
 

Brutuskend

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Well, I have one of these but mine doesn't look much like the one in the picture however.

The engine does though!

3K+ into that.

Now I just need to make the rest of it LOOK as good as the engine RUNS! :)
 

jlee

Lifer
Sep 12, 2001
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1991 Ford Escort lx. 5spd 2 dr hatchback. almost 200k miles and the most reliable, zippy little car ever.

Most reliable and zippy? You make my MR2 cry. :p
 

aplefka

Lifer
Feb 29, 2004
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1991 Ford Station Wagon.

It's pretty sh1tty but I'm too tired to post problems/pics.
 

apologetic

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1986 CRX - 316,000 miles

5 speed manual - same clutch for past 100,000 miles
Body work done in different color than original
Plastic spoiler *mostly* gone - glue and plastic remains
Transmission leaks, as does oil pan, as well as rear struts
No AC, fan limited to one speed setting now (should have 4 speeds)
Small nicks in windshield
Glued side mirror back on, still holding (other side has no mirror)
Driver's seat sliding mechanism doesn't work - seat moves randomly if not held in place (very exciting while on the freeway!!)
Both seats bleeding foam

40mpg!!!!!!!
 

Mrvile

Lifer
Oct 16, 2004
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GEO!!!! Still waiting for someone to post this while they're still alive.
 

Twista

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Jun 19, 2003
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=) 5 spd ! Man you teh truck tha bestz0r =)


Inspection sticker expired in 2002, have not gotten one because it wont pass an inspection - lol
 

nakedfrog

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Apr 3, 2001
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Heh, my 77 Grand Marquis is in much better shape, and I got it for $350 at a garage sale. About to sell it for $400 after spending practically no money on it :D
 

nakedfrog

No Lifer
Apr 3, 2001
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Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Well, I have one of these but mine doesn't look much like the one in the picture however.

The engine does though!

3K+ into that.

Now I just need to make the rest of it LOOK as good as the engine RUNS! :)

Squareback? When'd you get one of those? I almost had one a few years ago, but I couldn't get it running (didn't know as much about them back then) so the woman wouldn't let me buy it. What size engine?