GTKY car edition

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So I was thinking about this when I drove to court this morning behind a Suburban that had a stick figure family on it, stickers for three kids that included the child's name and sports team, a bumper sticker saying their kid was an honor student a such and such school.....  Just seems like a lot of personal information to broadcast to the general public IMO.  So...

1.  What kind of car you usually drive?
2.  Why do you like or not like it?
3.  Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it?
4.  If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family?
5.  What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted?

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1. What kind of car you usually drive? - mini van mom here
2. Why do you like or not like it? - Likes: Very comfortable. Tons of space for kids, luggage, gear, and dogs for road trips. Sliding doors so my kid can't ding the car next to us. Automatic door opener on the key chain. Don't like: Well no one drives a mini van because they just think it's an awesome vehicle.
3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it? - I don't have anything on this car. In the past I have had window decals from my undergrad school on cars. Not a fan of bumper stickers.
4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family? - not much. We have a horse charity license plate so they would assume we like horses. And probably assume we have children because mini van.
5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted? - I desperately want a VW camping van with a tented pop top. But since that's not a practical day to day car, I wouldn't cry over a Mini Cooper Countryman. Someday when I'm no longer hauling kids around.

[carolyngrace]

1. What kind of car you usually drive? My regular is a '07 VW Passat station wagon. That's our "new" car we got for baby. Before that we both drove DH's '96 Toyota Camry.

This article really made me LOL when I first saw it: www.theonion.com/article/toyota-recalls-1993-camry-due-fact-owners-really-s-50480

2. Why do you like or not like it? I really fucking HATE our Passat. We bought it for 4k and have put almost 7K in repairs in. SO not worth it, but with each repair we said "last time" and just kept on doing it. The doors are hard to open and it's too low to the ground.

3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it? None on the Passat. We have a Penguins (hockey) sticker on the camry. I'm pretty against the family stickers for the privacy issues. Probably weird since I'm so lack with internet privacy.

4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family? We are middle class. Or (with the camry) we are poor-ish. We are messy. We don't care about keeping our shitty cars clean

5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted? I'd take any new, spacious, SUV.

ETA: I'd take carrots car

[heartofglass]

1. What kind of car you usually drive?
VW Jetta TDI

2. Why do you like or not like it?
I LOVE the mpg but I don't like how small it is. I used to drive a F350 and I miss the space.

3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it?
I have a blue line Sheriffs badge and that's it.

4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family?
Ha nothing apparently. Now if they looked in the window they would see that I am a hoarder with a garbage pit in the floorboard.

5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted?
Hmmm. I've always wanted a hard top jeep. So maybe that and an Eleanor Mustang for weekends H used to have a Cobra that I drove for a year and I miss shifting gears sometimes.

[txngrl31]

1. 2015 Jeep Cherokee

2. I love the way it drives: smooth and efficient. I also like my rear view camera because let's face it, backing out can be a pain.

3. No stickers or decals. A friend of mine bought a Home sticker for me. It's the shape of Texas and has the word "home" written in the middle of it. I want to put it on, but then a part of me is anxious to have it on while driving amongst the Mass- holes . Hahaha. They know who they are.

4. They could probably see that we have a baby because of the car seat, DVD player and toys. I like to keep the car clean, and my husband is a mess, so I'm constantly picking up his trash when he drives it. So, one would think we might be a mess or clean, depending on which one of us drove it last.

5. I'd really like a Range Rover .

[Widget123]

1. What kind of car you usually drive? Old Chevrolet Malibu that I inherited from my parents. We own newer and nicer cars but I drive 30 miles to work each way and my driving history isn't the greatest.
2. Why do you like or not like it? This car is kind of like a cat with 9 lives. I can usually weave in and out of traffic with good visibility. It is also very roomy for a sedan.
3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it? I have a license plate and license plate cover that reflect the school where I went to undergrad. Other than that, no.
4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family? They would probably think we were a bunch of slobs (sorry, no interest in keeping my piece of junk car clean all of the time). Also I have two car seats in the back, one of them is pink, so they could guess at least two kids, at least 1 girl.
5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted? We own my (practical) dream car, DH just won't let me drive it to work... it is my fully loaded black Honda Pilot.

[belle0720]

1. What kind of car you usually drive? Commuter car is a Mercedes C300 that my ILs gave to us when they bought a new car last year. Family car is a Yukon Denali which we bought like a week before G was born.
2. Why do you like or not like it? The Mercedes isn't really my style but it gets amazing gas mileage, and yeah it was free so I can't complain. We love our Denali.
3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it? Nope
4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family? Absolutely nothing with the Mercedes. I don't keep anything in it or on it. With the Denali they'd know my college and that we have a baby because of the car seat.
5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted? I love Toyota 4Runners. I had one before the Denali and it was nothing but wonderful to me. It'd obviously be top of the line, I'd get it in pearl white with tan interior. I'm also a really big fan of Range Rovers.

[txngrl31]

belle0720, my husband drives a Toyota 4 Runner and we love it . They are the best cars- mileage wise, space and it's just a really well built car.

[alayne926]

1. What kind of car you usually drive? '07 Rav4
2. Why do you like or not like it? Eh...it serves its purpose. I had an Escape before and it got totaled, so we had to improvise with what my insurance pay out was.
3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it? Nope
4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family? Looking at it, nothing except that I don't like to take it to the car wash. If they look in, that I have two kids because of the car seats and toys and trash in the backseat.
5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted? Brand new Ford Edge....love them!

[tiffbot]

1. What kind of car you usually drive?
2015 Dodge GrandCaravan

2. Why do you like or not like it?
Like: SPACE. Very kid friendly. We were able to get it brand new. Storage.
Dislike: it's a base model, so nothing fancy. It suits our needs so that's fine.

3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it?
No

4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family?
We are a pretty typical out in the country family-car seats, back seats folded down with a stroller in the back, always under a layer (or 15) of dust, mud, or highway salt lol.

5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted?
When I worked for a company affiliated with Nissan I really wanted a little Altima coupe. We now have an Altima sedan which is my family style compromise lol, but its basically H's work travel vehicle. Right now a van is exactly what I need, but down the road a nice SUV as our second vehicle would be nice, I just don't have anything particular in mind.

[ashbash]

1. What kind of car you usually drive?
2013 Nissan Pathfinder
2. Why do you like or not like it?
Its got some bells and whistles that I like. Heated and cooled seats (awesome in alabama), back up camera, sunroof and heated steering wheel
3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it?
No, nms
4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family?
That I have kids and idgaf about a messy car
5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted?
With kids? This one is great. Without? Ive always loved a yellow jeep wrangler i have no idea why

[stinybean]

1. What kind of car you usually drive? A sedan
2. Why do you like or not like it? I like that I could afford it and that it has very few miles on it considering it's used.
3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it? I have a Town Parking Pass on my bumper (town includes many other little towns, so it's not that defining)
4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family? If they look in the back seat they would know I either have a kid or that I have presents for others that have kids because I have unopened baby things in my back seat that I need to return. Oh and if they looked at the rear view mirror they'd know I like angels. The outside of the car doesn't have any defining things other the parking pass & license plates.
5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted? A Jeep liberty. I had one as a rental last summer & I really liked it.

Eta: erased preamble to questions.

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Mar 28, 2016 12:05:49 GMT -5 @jimbobcooter said:

So I was thinking about this when I drove to court this morning behind a Suburban that had a stick figure family on it, stickers for three kids that included the child's name and sports team, a bumper sticker saying their kid was an honor student a such and such school.....  Just seems like a lot of personal information to broadcast to the general public IMO.  So...

1.  What kind of car you usually drive?
2.  Why do you like or not like it?
3.  Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it?
4.  If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family?
5.  What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted?

2006 Lexus hybrid electric/gas.
RX400h bought used in 2014
I love the size. It's perfect for 2 kids in back. But I can also fit in between the car seat in back if we have someone else in front passenger seat. It has all terrain tires so it handles well on ice/snow/mud. Love the heated leather seats and the sun roof.

The only thing I don't like is the navigation. The map/technology looks like it's from the year 2000

No stickers or decals.

I love that for a suv it gets 25mpg so I rarely fill up

I guess a stranger would think I have kids since it's a typical mom car. Also that I'm a women since I never see men driving this car.

In a dream world I would drive a Tesla. Those cars are just beautiful!!!!

[musicfrk2002]

1.  What kind of car you usually drive? 2005 saturn ion
2.  Why do you like or not like it? I liked it when I got it, as it had low miles and is the first car I've owned with power windows and locks, and a cd player I didn't have to install myself. Unfortunately, I had to replace the cdplayer since we didn't test it and it turned out to be broken. The trunk is also big enough to hold lots of things, which is useful. What I don't like is I've had a lot of issues with brakes and rotors and the battery. I replaced the battery 3 times since June of 2012 already, thankfully it was under warranty. It's always rough switching it out because when I need to it is always the coldest day of the year, plus the battery is in the trunk so it's somewhat harder to get to.
3.  Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it? Nope. The only things attached to Windows are the oil change sticker, the baby mirror in the back window, and the sun shades on the doors.
4.  If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family? That I have a child and don't always throw garbage away. If they had looked prior to saturday, they would've seen the mountain of trash on the front passenger seat and floor, as well as random baby things (toys, diapers, etc) in the back seat.
5.  What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted? Not sure really, but probably some type of smaller suv. Something with a little more space, but still with good gas mileage.

[sugarkissed]

1. What kind of car you usually drive? 2010 Subaru Outback
2. Why do you like or not like it? I love it! We spontaneously bought it on my due date... it's a good thing LO was born late! Haha. It has a good amount of space, handles winter driving really well, and is still compact enough for me to park it, because I suck at parking.
3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it? Nope.
4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family? I have 2 kids, drink a lot of Starbucks and water, and we have a park pass so maybe they'd think that we are outdoorsy or something?
5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted? Probably the same thing, but a bit newer.

[jessila]

1. 2012 Mazda 3 with skyactiv technology
2. I liked it before the convertible car seat. Now it feels so cramped. Plus the car seat only fits in the center so getting O in and out is a pain.
3. I have a bone magnet that says I ♡ my Bulldog
4. I have a baby and a bulldog. Probably also assume I'm a commuter because of the skyactiv technology--Mazda's version of a hybrid.
5. Either a CX5 like carrots or CX7.

[erbear]

1. What kind of car you usually drive?
A 2015 Chevy trax

2. Why do you like or not like it?
I like it because it's new and has more room than my Chevy Cruze did. I also like the all wheel drive. I don't like the fact that my Sirius XM is t permanently installed - the salesman told me all cars came with it, but my Trax is the only car Chevy doesn't have pre-installed XM. I also don't like that it's red, but that's all they had available.

3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it?
I have a Pittsburgh Pirates logo sticker on my side window.

4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family?
That I like the Pirates.

5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted?
Prius V! H has a Prius and it's such a great car!

[belle0720]

txngrl31 They have great resale value too! I had a 2004, bought it in 2008 for $15,000 and sold it in 2015 for $9,250.

[Bluedaisy]

1. What kind of car you usually drive? - Chevy Equinox
2. Why do you like or not like it? - Likes: Lots of space, OnStar, all wheel drive makes it great in snow
3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it? - Nope
4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family? - Nothing much from the outside, but if you peeked in a window you'd know we have a kid (carseat) and a dog (leash and fur) and someone works at or attends the local college (parking pass)
5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted? - A mustang.

[carolyngrace]

Mar 28, 2016 12:57:57 GMT -5 carrots said:

carolyngrace what's the privacy issue with the family stickers? I'm not a fan but wondering if there's a legit reason to dislike them haha.

I heard somewhere that child abductors could use the info. Like "hey buddy! Remember me from your karate class? I saw you there with your little sister last week." Etc.

[periwinkledaydreams]

1.  What kind of car you usually drive? Its not usually, its only. I drive a 91 Nissan Altima. 1991. That's probably older than some of yall lol.
2.  Why do you like or not like it? I love that my friends gave it to me for free, and like it because it works, mostly. Dislike everything else. It needs lots of work, more than is worth doing.
3.  Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it? Nope. The people who gave it to me had window stickers of their school but I took them off.
4.  If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family? Uhh.. that I need a new car?? Lol. That I have a baby (carseat, at least 1 blanket, books, toys, etc.) That I'm messy in general, if they're being nosey and really looking inside. I tend to keep my life in there, although I am a whole lot better about this now that I have a baby in the car.
5.  What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted? Just something newer and in better shape, preferably a small SUV. It hurts my back sitting so low to the ground. My favorite vehicle ever was my 96 Honda CRV.

[pghtruelove]

1. Honda CRV
2. It's okay. I liked my old CRV better than the new one. It felt roomier while this one feels super small for some reason. It is very comfortable though.
3. Not on this on. Old one had Pens, Steelers, and Bucs stickers. And an old school parking pass that never came off.
4. That we live in PA. If they looked in, that we are a mess.
5. '68 Camero, or a new one. But not practical with LO and dogs. We are getting ready to get a Pilot, which is what I want.

[periwinkledaydreams]

pghtruelove I love CRVs, but particularly the older ones more than the newer ones. I had a 96 or maybe it was a 98 that I loved, and my mom drives an 06 that is great. I think after that they changed the design again and they did get smaller.

[veggiemo]

1. 2015 Nissan Rogue

2. I hate it. It vibrates a lot, isn't big enough, doesn't have temp controls for the back seat where the kids sit. I probably wouldn't hate it so much but it's a downgrade. We used to have a Honda Pilot, but our (paid off) second car wasn't kid friendly so we turned them both in to get two less expensive cars. I miss the Pilot dearly. It was awesome. I'm counting down the days until we get another.

3. No decals or stickers, ever. NMS.

4. Not much. It's a typical mom car.

5. Dream car? No clue. At this point in my life, I just want another Pilot!

[iowamama615]

1. Mazda CX-5
2. Likes: awesome gas mileage (30 mpg), enough cargo space for our big stroller or the dog kennel, just enough bells and whistles, great size for driving around town
Dislikes: cramped with the convertible car seat and DH in the front (his knees touch the dash) so we end up taking his equinox when we "family travel"
3. No decals or stickers
4. That I'm a hot mess with a baby and maybe live out of my car? Seriously though, there's extra diapers and wipes, toys to occupy him when we're driving, some random work clothes when I change in the car, and all my winter gear that needs to be stored now that it's warmer outside.
5. I miss my Mini, but it was spendy to maintain. I'd love a little convertible just for fun. As for "practicality" I'd probably just get a fancier CX-7.

[jillywilly]

1. What kind of car you usually drive?
A 2015 Ford Edge.
2. Why do you like or not like it?
I love it. It still feels "new" to me, and it's really comfortable and roomy.
3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it?
My license plate holder will tell you I'm a Chi O alumna, that's about it.
4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family?
If they looked inside, they would be able to tell that we have a baby by the car seat and blankets/toys/pacifiers in the back seat. Otherwise, that I'm marginally messy since I tend to leave granola bar wrappers and coffee cups in there too long before I clean it out.
5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted?
I honestly don't think I would change my car. Cars aren't really what get me excited - mine's nice enough to have the gadgets I want, and honestly not lacking much. I guess if it had a sunroof and remote start, that would be nice, but otherwise, I'm good. If you asked my H this question though, he could probably give you his "top 5" list of the moment of dream cars though.

[erbear]

madymoiselle Teslas are amazing! They have one at the mall and I really want to get into one, but I feel like they'll know there's no way in hell I could ever afford one!

[hannahl201477]

1. What kind of car you usually drive? Ford Fusion

2. Why do you like or not like it? I have been having car troubles, so right now no I don't like it.

3. Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it? Nope

4. If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family? They would think I was super messy! For my hubby to own a collision shop my car looks like shit.

5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted? I want a new Black Ford Explorer BAD!

[mgrandy]

1.What kind of car you usually drive?
I drive a 2015 Range Rover Evoque. We needed a small SUV to fit in our garage and this ended up being my favorite while we test drove quite a few when I was pregnant.

2.Why do you like or not like it?
Likes: I love all of the features it has and it just felt solidly built to me, which was super important with DD in the back.
Dislikes: Felt much larger before changing over to the convertible car seat

3.Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it?
Nope

4.If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family?
Just that we have a baby in tow. I have a sunshade on the inside of the window next to her car seat.

5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted?
My dream car as always been a G Wagon, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.

[beersandweirs]

1.What kind of car you usually drive?
Ford Escape Hybrid

2.Why do you like or not like it?
I love the gas mileage for an SUV (hey, @poppyc8) it doesn't have a ton of bells and whistles, but it serves its purpose very well for our needs.

3.Do you have bumper or window stickers/decals on it?
Nope. My old car (that we still own, but need to get fixed) has a window decal and a license plate holder from my school.

4.If a stranger were to look at your car what would they learn about you or your family?
They would see the car seat base in the car, so probably figure we have a baby. Also that we don't wash our car very often and obviously park outside.

5. What would you buy if you could have any car you wanted?
I would probably get a hybrid toyota highlander, I would still like the good gas mileage but in a car with a third row.