Any changes to your "automotive family" soon?

[Guest]

Anyone else have thoughts of changing up the automotive family?


For a while, I've wanted to add the following vehicles to my car family:
1975 Caprice Classic convertible
1977 Caprice Classic sedan
1978 Caprice Classic coupe
1989 Caprice Classic 9C1
1987 Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe


But, now ... the only vehicle I want to add to my family is a 1989 Caprice Classic (sedan or 9C1), to be the "summer" daily driver to my "winter warrior" 1979 Caprice Classic sedan.

Along with that, I've decided that, if the "right" '1989 CC (good shape, FI, cruise control, A/C, power, road trip worthy, etc.) comes along, I'll probably sell my 1972 MC. Why? Because my '72 MC is the only "expendable" MC I own ... the '76 is the year my parents had; the '79 is my first car; the '81 was my parents' car; and the '87 has sentimental reasons for the year....


But, even that plan could change, if my next checkup indicates I need more surgery ...and/or... I buy my own house....



In the meantime, my newest cars will have to do ... ~50 of them. I bought 80 cars, ~30 of which I bought for my nephew, who is learning what each car is VERY quickly!

I bought these 2 for Dad:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=32248265&id=1300282613&l=23a0c9524f

I bought these for my nephew:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=32248270&id=1300282613&l=23a0c9524f


And, these are mine:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=32248267&id=1300282613&l=23a0c9524f

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=32248268&id=1300282613&l=23a0c9524f

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=32248269&id=1300282613&l=23a0c9524f




Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_10.15.11_Volo.IL *
MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
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[Freddie]

Well it's not mine, but it does sit in our driveway. It's my son's 2011 Subaru

 

[MikeB]

The most recent addition/replacement was an 2011 Toyota Sienna, the "Family Truxster", I am hoping to get my "dream" car in a few years.

 

[malibu82]

well it looks like i will have my 2008 tahoe z71 for a few more years, warranty just ran out at 36,000 miles so i got the extended warranty. ill keep it until a new body style comes out and get another one because i love it.

if i didn't have kids, i would be getting a 2012 ZL1 camaro for SUREEEEEEEE!

 

[epstns]

Cort - What about a 1996 Impala SS? These were huge cars and great for road trips. I believe that they were billed as "Tha Family Corvette."

 

[Gail in Ca]

We recently added a 2006 Scion xB, lots of fun to drive and my 93 yr old Mom loves it. So much easier for her to get into than my 4runner!
Oh and it gets much better mileage than our 4runner, of course!

 

[Guest]

Freddie ... how does your son like his Subaru?

BTW ... the fudge ... DELICIOUS!!!! Thank you .

Cort - What about a 1996 Impala SS? These were huge cars and great for road trips. I believe that they were billed as "Tha Family Corvette."

Yes, good cars, indeed, and I like the Impala version of that body style ... but, eh, I'd still rather have a Caprice .

ALTHOUGH ... I'd love to have a 2011 Dodge Charger, Toxic Orange with tan/neutral interior trim. I wrote about it here...
http://www.motorgnomes.com/2011/03/charging-forth/


But, I can't exactly justify the expense of a new car ... especially given some additional health issues, possibly more surgery, and/or purchasing a house....



Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_04.16.11_Dwight.IL *
MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"Hood slidin' like Bo Duke"__Dierks Bently__'What Was I Thinking?'