Car!!!

i was carless for about 12 years... with two little kids. walked everyone... went through numerous buggies... and when i got a car... i loved it.

just remember... to walk sometimes, it's truly amazing how lazy we all get once we have a car. (speaking about myself and my family here)

oh and CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!!!!!!

Thank you, guys! If our complex was set up so we could see the car from a window, you can bet we'd be peering out at it all the time, lol! So surreal... we're constantly resisting the urge to find excuses to errand. :D

And don't worry, Aleesha, once Autumn and Winter roll around we'll be doing more walking. But it was 113 degrees yesterday, and they say hotter weather is coming so... not a lot of walking in the summer in Phoenix, not if we can avoid it! *melts* But Autumn is a GOOD friend of mine, and when she returns I'll be happy to rejoin the outside world. ;)

Omg you guys how can you go so long without cars. Ive had one since i was 16 or should i say many differant ones none have had under 120k but i always had one. Im sorta mechanicaly inclined so I suppose that helps. I sure would like to have one with a factory warrenty though. Good luck those carollas arent to shabby

A bit excessively belated, but I finally took a couple of pics of our knight in shining armor, Pawan the Carolla, lol. We love him. :love:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...uff/pawan2.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...uff/pawan1.jpg

Awesome :) It is astounding how having a vehicle changes your life. I actually went through the McDonald's drive-thru for my first time alone yesterday.. :)
It is just so awesome to not have to depend on/wait arond for others. And now that I do drive, I think wow, people must have realllly cared about me to give me rides to so many places!

Beautiful little car, Sheree!! If we ever get out that way again (if it happens before the two of you finally escape AZ!) you'll have to give me a ride! :D


(Love the license plate swirly! LOL)

Congrads on the car!


I know what you mean, well, kinda. LOL

Im 17, and have been through my far share of cars already.
I had:
2000 Mustang GT (crashed it)
1998 F-150 (sold it within 2 days of having it)
1997 S-10 - manual, 5 speed, bagged (just sold her this week)
Now I have a 1987 Iroc Z28, 350 bored .30 over, 4 bolt main, turbo 400 trans. I LOVE IT! It peels out going into second gear :twisted:


http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...88068397_l.jpg

Swirlybobs are the new blurs! :P I totally owe you a ride, Judy! :D

Ginevive ~ I second pretty much everything you said, Karen and I went to see the Simpsons movie practically on a whim last Sunday because we could! We usually have to plan it out way ahead of time by the bus schedule etc. Life is good. :cool:

Very nice, Pslsnakes! And here I am just happy to have 4 wheels and an air conditioner, rofl!

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Originally Posted by MedusasOwl

Karen found a great deal on a certified used Toyota Corolla!

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My brother has a Corolla. Only it's an '06, an S, it's got a manual tranny and i bolted on a TRD supercharger. It's pretty quick, but no where near as fast as my Volvo (a lot of things aren't) Thing moves for a corolla! and it has AMAZING fuel economy!

Congrats! you got yourself a reliable car! one that's not american!

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Originally Posted by MedusasOwl

A bit excessively belated, but I finally took a couple of pics of our knight in shining armor, Pawan the Carolla, lol. We love him. :love:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...uff/pawan2.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...uff/pawan1.jpg

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yeah, i know those cars like the back of my hand, thanks to my brother. Good ol' 1ZZ-FE reliability. heres some trivia: that engine can also be found in the Lotus Elise and a supercharged version can be found in the Lotus Exige.
heres my car

Click here for picture.

Mods include:
GReddy Profec B Spec 1 boost controller
K&N cone filter
Wiseco Forged pistons
RSport H-Beam connecting rods
Full port and polished cylinder head and manifolds, including a 5 angle valve job
ARP head studs
Larger Diameter Throttle body
Turbo's CBV modified to hold more boost
Tightened wastegate to provide more natural boost.
I could talk for hours about my car, but that's what volvospeed is for ^_^

PS: Did i mention it's got a 5 speed manual?