happythoughts 0 #51 October 25, 2002 Quote ***...put a skydiving sticker on the back, and you'll impress them with no problem. If you don't have a skydiving sticker, get a bumper sticker that says "irresponsible drunk who spends all his money on jump tickets". Same thing. Chick magnet -first class. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #52 October 25, 2002 Quote This is cool. It's kind of like a "get our of jail free" card. Oh, well let me clarify something then. The "cool skydiver" thing only works on whuffo chics. Us skydiving chics are on to ya, so you'll have to work at lot harder at impressing us! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirTime 0 #53 October 25, 2002 QuoteWhat do YOU want? I guess I'm looking for a couple of things. 1. Reliability (something I can drive for a good 8 years) 2. Cost under $20k 3. And after that I’m open minded The Paranoids are after me! The Paranoids are after me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirTime 0 #54 October 25, 2002 QuoteOh, well let me clarify something then. The "cool skydiver" thing only works on whuffo chics. Us skydiving chics are on to ya, so you'll have to work at lot harder at impressing us! And I'm back to sqaure one. The Paranoids are after me! The Paranoids are after me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaGirl 0 #55 October 25, 2002 Go look at the new Nissan Altima - my friend bought one and loves it.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #56 October 25, 2002 My plan for my next vehicle is to get a lease-return Toyota. It'll be a couple of years old, well cared for (lease paranoia), and really cheap. Then I can drive it for the next 150,000 miles like I've done with my Tacoma. Don't spend anywhere NEAR 20K. That's so many jump tickets.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 7 #57 October 25, 2002 Mustang GT...... Had a Jeep...Loved it, but with a rag top I couldn't lock it, so I had to pull all my gear in all the time, and worried when I would be out about it getting stolen. Ron"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #58 October 25, 2002 There are several elements a skydiver's car must posess: Engine At least four wheels Transmission of some sort At least one seat for driving At least one seat for having sex on Large trunk for all the gear Rear windsheld for USPA membership sticker Rear bumper for Home DZ bumper sticker Place for a case of beer Make. modell, year and color are irrelevant. It's your attitude that gets you babes!jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDolphin 0 #59 October 25, 2002 I just got a 2002 Mazda Tribute and I love it. The back seats fold completely down for sleeping. Plenty of room for gear and extra crap. And with all the added options (heated leather seats, moonroof, upgraded stereo system, side impact airbags, tow package for my boat) I still paid under $26,000 for it. Pretty good for a new car with all the extras. http://autos.msn.com/vip/newoverview.aspx?make=Mazda&model=Tribute&src=LeftNav&pos=Find Rhonda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #60 October 25, 2002 Quote Me, I have no heart, and no soul, so the Galant is just fine Same here. I also have very little pride, thus my '83 Ford midsize station wagon works just dandy for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #61 October 25, 2002 Here is the picture of my car. I took it with a Nikon Coolpix 950 on top of a parking garage next to my apt complex. ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #62 October 25, 2002 Quote And I'm back to sqaure one. You are? Really? Funny, I don't see you here?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirTime 0 #63 October 25, 2002 QuoteHere is the picture of my car. I took it with a Nikon Coolpix 950 on top of a parking garage next to my apt complex. I want one! The Paranoids are after me! The Paranoids are after me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirTime 0 #64 October 25, 2002 Quote You are? Really? Funny, I don't see you here?? I give, Uncle uncle The Paranoids are after me! The Paranoids are after me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #65 October 25, 2002 You can get one pretty cheap now. It's an '01 Mustang GT convertible. 4.6 SOHC 260HP. Still pretty oomphy for a ragtop. I still love it! ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skitzo 0 #66 October 25, 2002 Quote when you live in a Van down by the RIVER!farley> Oh yeah, SNL at its best!I used to have a 2001 Durango, perfect 4wheel drive tent. I'm self employed w/no insurance and lost custody of it a few months after having knee surgery.No big deal, I'm over it. I'm driving a very ugly car now, but hey, it gets me to the DZ and back.- "How do you keep your feet on the ground when you know you were born to fly?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
174fps 1 #67 October 25, 2002 Quote or a Honda I have a Honda Civic with 2 people last Christmas cost of US portion of trip to Eloy was $55 each (Canadian border to Eloy and BACK) the gas milage gets better in the summer Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #68 October 25, 2002 What'd think of this beauty? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #69 October 25, 2002 One that's paid for! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoby 0 #70 October 25, 2002 I'm personally biased towards small cars, especially hatchbacks and wagons. I like cheap, functional, and efficient. I drive a Ford Focus ZX3 and love it. Living in Los Angeles, SUVs seem hilariously ill-suited to everyday driving. With that in mind, I'd recommend looking at the Focus (SVT, if you want peformance), the Mazda Protege5 (snazzy, stylish, and functional), the VW Golf/Jetta (superlative interior quality), the Mini Cooper (a Beemer for under $20K, get the S), or the Subaru WRX (the fastest way down a twisty road for under $50K). I've driven all of these cars other than the WRX and they all handle and perform well (the Mini especially so). All of them can be had for the mid-teens to mid-twenties. You wouldn't regret buying any of them. Remember, the size of your car is inversely proportional to what's in your pants. Those SUVs are broadcasting inadequacy to everyone on the road. Think small! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigjim 0 #71 October 25, 2002 No self respecting sky diver has a car that cost more than his/her rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #72 October 25, 2002 Back when I was really into Mt. Biking, I knew more then a few people who had bikes that cols about $1500 and cars that cost them around$500. Good group of guys/mt. bikers, always had some crazy stories after hanging around with them/riding with them.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #73 October 25, 2002 Quote Um... What's a henweigh? (I'm a Yankee.) ...about 3 or 4 poundsDave PS: Go HONDA! My 89 civic Si has no rust (get a clean one) after 160k miles, will still blow through 120 mph (yes, it's stock except for an air intake), corners like its on rails, and gets 45 mpg (translated about 35 US MPG). They'll pull a small tent trailer aver flat ground as if it's not there. The tent trailer is part 2 of this question. Take a basic 6 x 8 ft. pop top and it folds out to a 6 sleeper with a sink, 2 burner stove, and a table. I'll never tent again... Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #74 October 25, 2002 Historically I've always avoided putting bumper stickers on my vehicles. But now that I am a skydiver, I am going to outfit my '99 Jeep Wrangler with a few hopefully tasteful skydiving related stickers. I already have one on it which simply says "Skydive!" but I just put an order in for a freefly big way sticker as well as a swooper sticker. It should be cool once I get them and if I drive to Eloy at Christmas, y'all will see it then. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #75 October 26, 2002 i drive an old beat up '86 Jeep Wrangler, helps when yuo have to go offroad looking for canopies and off landing jumpersand it has 157,000 miles on it and no problems yet. edited because I just read a post knocking jeeps I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
