What's your daily driver

[vector1]

vw jetta tdi, not a chick magnet but 40+mpg and 130k miles later i can't afford to get rid of it. '04 sportster to make up for it, plus the cobras. had the '99 f250 powerstroke out when i was changing the timing belt on the jetta and i had to stop to see if it had a fuel leak!!!!wth

[Buzz]

A right hand drive Cadillac CTS and a rough 'n' ready Toyota (4runner) Surf.

[SoTxButler]

Some days...Cayenne Turbo S
Other days...A-M Vantage

[blykins]

'03 Ford Explorer...

[PatBuckley]

Subaru Forester

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by cobracrazy

I like to think of a Cobra as a motorcycle with 4 wheels.

That is almost how I describe it - I call mine "4 harleys". In fact that could be a good license plate. The reference is about the sound the engine makes - it's 4 HD V-Twins.

The motorcycle reference is a pretty good comparison - you drive both under somewhat similar conditions and circumstances. Few people will knowingly take either into a rainstorm.

[doug_porsche]

91 Miata. 35+ mpg.
Starts, runs, fun to drive!

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by YerDugliness

When I have the Cobra running and insured, my daily driver is the Cobra as long as the weather permits. I bought one already constructed, found what I wanted, one that was built for street use and already had a chip or two, with full intentions of driving it on a daily basis. I carry a car cover in the trunk in case a rainstorm comes up unexpectedly.

During times of inclement weather (or, when the Cobra isn't running or registered), I drive a 1998 Honda Accord with a VTEC V-6. It has over 200,000 miles, gets 34 MPG, never uses any oil between changes (5,000 mile intervals), runs like a top, and has pretty spirited performance for a factory stock car.

I am planning an 870 mile (one way) trip soon.....hoping to be able to make it in the Cobra.

That brings to mind a question.....I've never driven the Cobra any further than 200 miles in a single day. I'd like to know what the longest distance people have ever driven their Cobras on the road in a single day. I'm use to making 600 to 700 miles a day in the Honda, but I doubt that I can tolerate that much in the Cobra. The buffeting from the wind (even with the wind wings) seems to tire one out easily!

Cheers from Dugly

Try ear plugs. I used to carry a few sets in my motorcycle jacket. I would wear them on the highway. Made a huge difference. Saves your hearing and you won't tire so quick.

James

[Got the Bug]

My daily driver is a 1999 Acura 3.2TL with 216,000 miles on it. It's been a great car.

[tin-man]

A big Chinese bus on account I gotta pick up some of the employees on my way to work. When in Sun City West its a Dodge Durango bought new in 2000, got 10,000 miles on it, go figure, I get to drive it twice a year for two weeks at a time.

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man, Zhuhai, P.R.C.

[JoeT]

my daily is a VW touareg diesel. it's not very sporty, but it pulls like a freight train.


My buddy has a M6 convertible that he uses as a DD. fast, handles awesome, and sounds great. They can be found used for somewhat a "reasonable" price.

[BBQCYCLEWERKES]

06 BMW M3 convertible. 19 mpg in town. Fun to drive but not near as much fun as my BDR cobra.

[YerDugliness]

Originally Posted by Flexin

Try ear plugs. I used to carry a few sets in my motorcycle jacket. I would wear them on the highway. Made a huge difference. Saves your hearing and you won't tire so quick.

James

When on the highway, I wear headphone style hearing protectors. People look at me and laugh. I don't care, I already have a "noise notch" type of hearing impairment from driving an Allis Chalmers turbocharged tractor for ONE DAY, happened when I was 18 and I'm now 62. I've had ringing in my ears every day since. I let them laugh.....I can still hear the sidepipes, even better b/c the buffeting of the wind is reduced by the "earmuffs".

I also carry a set of ear plugs in the glove-box, use them occasionally. I tried both at the same time and didn't hear any difference from what I heard with the "earmuffs" alone.

In terms of effectiveness:

Best--headphone style hearing protectors (got 'em at Ace Hardware), with or without the ear plugs.

Worst...ear plugs only (the only benefit is you don't get made fun of b/c you are wearing headphone-style hearing protectors).

I keep wondering if a set of Bose Noise Canceling headphones might really be the trick?

I have a vested interest in keeping what hearing I have left....I'm an amateur musician and would like to be able to hear music, my own or that of others.

Cheers from Dugly!

[Bill Wallace]

2009 Ford Expedition; 2007 MB S550 and 2010 Porsche 997 Turbo

[SP01715]

I have Two Jeep Wranglers and a 2500HD Diesel, but my Wrangler Sport usually is the vehicle I use daily. I bought the Jeep Rubicon to use as a daily driver, but after dumping a bunch of money into it I would rather use it more on the trail than as a daily driver. We have a TDI VW that we use on trips, but I am more of a truck / Jeep guy. I have not had a car as a daily driver in years.

[cobracrazy]

I'm ready to go back to a truck 4X4 myself. I posted my Jeep SRT8 on craigslist, once it sells I'm shopping for a supercab F150. Or perhaps a Silverado SS.

[OZCOBRA]

Sold it Mid 2010....looking at buying her back!!![IMG][/IMG]

Until then F250 XLT and Holden Commodore!!!

[4RE KLR]

Platinum F250 4x4 Supercrew short bed 7.3 ltr diesel, 4" lift 35x 12.5 x 16.5 BFGs

Oh yea and due to the storms we have had the last two weeks it is covered with hail dents. LOL Yea, the insurance is taking care of it.

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[Z-linkCobra]

2002 4x4 2500 Dodge with the Cummins.

[CoolCarl]

2005 Audi A4 quattro 2.0l turbo, 6speed. lowered 1 inch and tinted windows.