View Poll Results: do you define yourself by your car?
you are what you drive
40
74.07%
its just transportation
14
25.93%
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Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Southern NH
I couldn't vote.
Being only 4'11" and 135lbs when I'm my heaviest, I don't think I quite fit in the big tough look of my Bronco. But my leopard print seat covers and car mats do!
But I still love my truck, and it is not just transportation.
Being only 4'11" and 135lbs when I'm my heaviest, I don't think I quite fit in the big tough look of my Bronco. But my leopard print seat covers and car mats do!
But I still love my truck, and it is not just transportation.
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From: Springfield, IL USA
I look upon a car/truck first as transportation. That said, I am a fanatic (my girl friend would say ****) about my vehicles. I can't stand to drive a dirty vehicle (hence wash them about 2-3 times weekly when the weather permits). I am also fanatic about period maintenance. - religious about oil and lube, tires, brakes, etc. I also like to dress up the interior - really like leather and am currently searching for leather seats for my Ranger. So does that mean I am what I drive?
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From: N. Florida - The "No 4x4
Originally posted by johare
I look upon a car/truck first as transportation. That said, I am a fanatic (my girl friend would say ****) about my vehicles. I can't stand to drive a dirty vehicle (hence wash them about 2-3 times weekly when the weather permits). I am also fanatic about period maintenance. - religious about oil and lube, tires, brakes, etc. I also like to dress up the interior - really like leather and am currently searching for leather seats for my Ranger. So does that mean I am what I drive?
I look upon a car/truck first as transportation. That said, I am a fanatic (my girl friend would say ****) about my vehicles. I can't stand to drive a dirty vehicle (hence wash them about 2-3 times weekly when the weather permits). I am also fanatic about period maintenance. - religious about oil and lube, tires, brakes, etc. I also like to dress up the interior - really like leather and am currently searching for leather seats for my Ranger. So does that mean I am what I drive?
. . . just kidding.
But I really like this, johare:
"May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty."
Good choice. FWIW.
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From: Illinois
i am what i drive
my truck definitely describes who i am and what i like. its usually muddy so that shows i like to have fun, its a truck so that means im a good, hard worker. and my rear window shows more of who i am and what i like.
i think pretty much everyones vehicle tells atleast something about the owner and their lifestyle.
my truck definitely describes who i am and what i like. its usually muddy so that shows i like to have fun, its a truck so that means im a good, hard worker. and my rear window shows more of who i am and what i like.
i think pretty much everyones vehicle tells atleast something about the owner and their lifestyle.
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From: Springfield, IL USA
Originally posted by ctfuzzy
Yes.
. . . just kidding.
But I really like this, johare:
"May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty."
Good choice. FWIW.
Yes.
. . . just kidding.
But I really like this, johare:
"May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty."
Good choice. FWIW.
It is an old Irish proverb that me granddaddy used to say! May he rest in eternal peace!
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From: Near Bloom, PA
(Other Bower here)
I drive what I am.
I personalize every vehicle I own so the car doesn't make me, I make the car. It has to have some of my personality in it.
(This means that my car hates to get up in the morning, has monthly stubborn spells, and has to be reminded to slow down on ooccasion.)
If my cars defined me, people wouldn't get a very good impression judging me on the vehicle, except with the Bronco.
I drive what I am.
I personalize every vehicle I own so the car doesn't make me, I make the car. It has to have some of my personality in it.
(This means that my car hates to get up in the morning, has monthly stubborn spells, and has to be reminded to slow down on ooccasion.)
If my cars defined me, people wouldn't get a very good impression judging me on the vehicle, except with the Bronco.
too true
