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New Whip Day

06 Focus ZX5 with 60k miles. Got a good deal and its in great shape. Nothing flashy but it's great for my commute.

Happy new car day!

Sweet dude!

Only 60k on an '06? Not shabby at all. Should be a great lil commuter car for ya.

If you ever need any info on it, just shoot me the VIN and I can look it up for ya.

At $4 a gallon for gas, commuter cars are quickly becoming the envy of many. I drive a 2013 KIA Optima and for whatever reason lots of guys as me how I like it and that they're considering getting it. It's like "Dude, you look like a self respecting man. How do you feel driving that car? " And seriously, this is one of the best cars I've owned in regards to total value and whatnot (my favorite was my '94 Camaro:love:). I wish they came stock with better tires. Honestly beyond that... for what it is it's awesome. 4 knocker motor that puts out 200 horses, gets good mileage, and handles nicely on corners and chicanes. Feels tight and together.

Anyway, that's all beside the point. I think our culture in general needs to seriously re-vamp how we view our automotive needs. I'm all about humble vehicles, even if they're more expensive if that makes any sense. Congrats!!

ovid9 wrote:Sweet dude!

Only 60k on an '06? Not shabby at all. Should be a great lil commuter car for ya.

If you ever need any info on it, just shoot me the VIN and I can look it up for ya.

yeah man, its like the ideal used car. One owner, clean carfax, and taken care of. Its a really nice ride and plenty of room for gear.

I love hatchbacks.

Man I'm getting old. I had no idea cars are called whips now.

I don't use that term seriously, but I know people that do

Mike LX-R wrote:At $4 a gallon for gas, commuter cars are quickly becoming the envy of many. I drive a 2013 KIA Optima and for whatever reason lots of guys as me how I like it and that they're considering getting it. It's like "Dude, you look like a self respecting man. How do you feel driving that car? " And seriously, this is one of the best cars I've owned in regards to total value and whatnot (my favorite was my '94 Camaro:love:). I wish they came stock with better tires. Honestly beyond that... for what it is it's awesome. 4 knocker motor that puts out 200 horses, gets good mileage, and handles nicely on corners and chicanes. Feels tight and together.

Anyway, that's all beside the point. I think our culture in general needs to seriously re-vamp how we view our automotive needs. I'm all about humble vehicles, even if they're more expensive if that makes any sense. Congrats!!

I totally agree about humbling our daily automotive needs. But I still need to have a V8 powered car in the garage for stupid fun every now and then.

I think it's a caveman instinct.

ej, happy new car day!!!! Those things barely sip the gasoline.

Mike LX-R wrote:At $4 a gallon for gas, commuter cars are quickly becoming the envy of many. I drive a 2013 KIA Optima and for whatever reason lots of guys as me how I like it and that they're considering getting it. It's like "Dude, you look like a self respecting man. How do you feel driving that car? " And seriously, this is one of the best cars I've owned in regards to total value and whatnot (my favorite was my '94 Camaro:love:). I wish they came stock with better tires. Honestly beyond that... for what it is it's awesome. 4 knocker motor that puts out 200 horses, gets good mileage, and handles nicely on corners and chicanes. Feels tight and together.

Anyway, that's all beside the point. I think our culture in general needs to seriously re-vamp how we view our automotive needs. I'm all about humble vehicles, even if they're more expensive if that makes any sense. Congrats!!

I think people are having trouble coming to terms with Kias being decent cars


I mean they are, don't get me wrong, but the stigma is still kinda there.


Getting 30+ in the city ftw!



Eli, did you get the manual or auto? We need to know whether to question your sexuality or praise you.

Chuck Nutz wrote:Eli, did you get the manual or auto? We need to know whether to question your sexuality or praise you.

I got the automatic because it was all that was available to me.

the price was right man.

Haha congrats, man. I don't actually give a shit about that stuff. I've been laughing at the Honda dorks that define their manhood based on their transmission.

Yeah, its silly. I would have loved a manual though, the 2mpg increase is awesome

I'm gonna miss the vtech in my old honda though.

I wish KIA would make a small pick-up .(extended cab or quad cab, for us bigger guys) .

I hate to say it, but I like our Soul (granted it was bought new, and is serviced regularly, and hasnt been abused)

It doesnt ride as good as my 06 GMC Sierra quad cab 2wd, but on a long road trip, it's got plenty of room, and doesnt drink much gas at all.

Mike LX-R wrote:At $4 a gallon for gas, commuter cars are quickly becoming the envy of many. I drive a 2013 KIA Optima and for whatever reason lots of guys as me how I like it and that they're considering getting it. It's like "Dude, you look like a self respecting man. How do you feel driving that car? " And seriously, this is one of the best cars I've owned in regards to total value and whatnot (my favorite was my '94 Camaro:love:). I wish they came stock with better tires. Honestly beyond that... for what it is it's awesome. 4 knocker motor that puts out 200 horses, gets good mileage, and handles nicely on corners and chicanes. Feels tight and together.

Anyway, that's all beside the point. I think our culture in general needs to seriously re-vamp how we view our automotive needs. I'm all about humble vehicles, even if they're more expensive if that makes any sense. Congrats!!

yeah i just bought a kia soul.

Make sure to do a "Ghost Ride" in dat there Whip


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