OT What car or van do u drive?

Just wondering what cars we all drive? I have a metallic blue 2002 opel astra 1.6 cde that i love to bits...love the roadholding on tight corners. Low fuel consumption... Haha considering the gas price today its still not cheap like 5 years ago... Im guessing some of u have vans instead of cars cos u perform with alot of gear

I have a mint 1994 Honda Accord Type R, 4-door sedan... automatic with shift kit, alloys, all the toys.

Goes like stink, great on gas, heavy duty suspension helps with the weight of my gear.

Ian



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I just have a car...no enough money for buy one Van...maybe next year http://www.lionstracs.com/data/images/CorvetteMS2.jpg
Gas here is euro 1.38 for 1 liter.... you there have the same price..but for 1 gallon! ( 5 liters)
Cheers


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I drive a "mint" 1993 Lincoln Town Car "Jack Nicklaus Signature Series". She's beautiful... The color is Mocha Frost Pearl, with a "dark chocolate" carriage top. Ahhhh my baby.

The other car is a Ford Taurus--both wife and I drive that one. She won't even touch the Lincoln. Says it's way too big for her.

Squeak

This is "on-topic" for me because my van is part of my gear. It's a 2002 Chevy Astro minivan I call "Ruby", perfectly outfitted to hold all my keyboards, amps, clothing and accessories.




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Lionstracs ..... if that's your car, I'll bet it is SWEET ...
As for the price of gas, if you want to compare to US dollars, it would be more like 2.75 euros ... I paid 2.89 US for a gallon today ... still not like Italy ....
Where in Italy are you located?

As for what I am driving, since the Chevy S-10 pick-up (with cap) has been laid up for a while, I have been using my wife's 2000 Honda Accord V6 ... 17 inch alloys (they were on when I bought it)...talk about moving... and thanks to the Logitech Z-5500s everything fits...
t.

I dont have a pic of my own car but this is
what it looks like..similar color too..
http://www.buycars.co.za/Images/stock/ALC001-3924.jpg

Esh... that's a lot of gear ...
Years ago, the local musicians union rep in NY had a van that was fully outfitted as a sound system... it was used for community concerts, etc. ... We knew the rep pretty well and he let us use it for a couple of outdoor gigs ... just plugged mics etc into a huge mixer, mounted speakers on top and blasted away ...
t.

caio Tony
of course this Vette in mine, i have now from 2 years: http://www.lionstracs.com/data/images/vettelions.JPG

Iom located in north of Italy, close the border of Austria and Swiss: http://www.lionstracs.com/site/index.php?option=content&pcontent=1&task=view&id=29&Itemid=54

here you can see my city Merano: http://www.inaltoadige.com/foto/merano/

cheers
Domenik

Cost of gas is no problem with me.
http://tinyurl.com/h6ook

Jerry

Good one, Jerry !

I bet it is heavy on hay and carrots though..

That is definitely Dom's car from Lionstracs, lovely piece of engineering.
I've also seen a picture of Dom and his girlfriend/wife (can't remember which) but she is a very beautiful model. Nice to see you posting on SZ Dom, take care.

Domenik ... yes.... that is SWEET ...

On my tour of Italy a couple of months ago, I visited Lugano...
t.

..... How many horse, er, cow, er, ox, whatever, power is that ...
t.

I think exhaust emissions would be an issue, but it sure adds new meaning to the term "goes like stink!"

Ian

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2007 Dodge Caliber SXT - black. Cool car for a 55 yr. old guy...love it. Lots of fun to drive.

Tim

Oldest to newest...79 Malibu (under construction/renovation)...91 Mazda B 2200. Completely rennovated (paint-Rino lining, Grant steering wheel, etc)...94 Toyota Corolla (restoring for my grandson)...1997 Nissan 4wd(30,000 miles...delivery vehicle)...2002 PT Cruiser (Boring)...2004 Subaru Outback....2006 Scion XB(the "box"-only vehicle ever written up in Guitar Player magazine as the "perfect gig-rig-holds more equipment than the Outback). Add several old restored (nearly done) 50's Cushman motor scooters, a couple of motorcycles and a Kymco motor scooter. Hey, I do EVERYTHING to excess.


Russ "get yer motor runnin..." Lay

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Best car I've ever owned





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Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited.....
with the seats down in back to fit my gear its OK, 4x4, but a tight fit & gas guzzler with the 8cyl..... I miss my Dodge Mini van I had it was soooooo nice with the seats out and sliding door.....in fact I'm buying another next week, their great for a gigging musician, the new ones have seats that fold into the floor also which is very kool.

Honda Odyssey. A great way to travel with this gear!

Graham

I either drive an Opel Astra Van (Diesel) with only 2 seats that has plenty of room for gear (enough for all my musical stuff), or a Renault 19 convertible (the Bose PAS fits in the trunk!). Pictures of both below... -- José.





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How did you guys put those pics on?
I'd like to post one of my car, too.
Tim

mint cond 1995 Mercedes 300E (diesel)
odometer mileage: 45,000

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I generally use my 2000 Chevy Venture Van to haul music stuff. It's the Warner Bros. edition and has great sound.
We also have a Yukon, a Honda Civic (I run around in it because it gets 31 city/37 highway mpg), a Ford Taurus and a Nissan Sentra. All of them are fairly experienced but in mint condition.
DonM

Hi everyone:

Until 2 months ago I had a 1999 Chevy Astro LS, started giving a hard time(after 178,000 miles), so, now I own a new 2006 Honda Element I only removed ONE back seat, and ALL my gear fit's in.
A reliable car (my second Honda), and great in gas.

Tim,

It's easy:

1) Put your pictures in a webspace. If you have a google account (free; if you don't have one, I'll send you an invitation), you can use googlepages ( http://www.googlepages.com/ ). Or simply send me the pics; I'll put them online and will send you the link.

2) Put a link in your SZ message to your pic. Something like this: [img] http://www.coastertimwebspace.com/coastertimcar.jpg [/img]

-- José.

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Was that link intended to work? .. it says "server not found"
t.

Altough gas is not the problem is does have some draw backs.

I usually have to leave for the performance a day ahead of time.

Packing up the gear is quick, however cleanup time is usually about 45 minutes. Those club owners just don't appreciate good fertilizer being left behind.

Jerry

Just testing the pic insert
[IMG]http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=2761958[IMG]

PS: I live in Florida

mistake. sorry.

Fully Sick Nissan 180sx Japanese import

2 litre 4 cylinder, turbo charged, manual RWD = lots of fun

The tyros 2 just fits on the front passenger seat when its completely folded down

Nick

can someone tell me how to add a pic to a post?

Chas, you left off the / ([/IMG] at end.
Nice ride you got there ... Good security system

Nick G:
Look at ubb code . Examples are there.
Pic needs to be on the web. See 'IMG' example.


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Yep, nobody has ripped him off yet, plus it's unlikely you're gonna fall asleep at the wheel.

When I added the "/" in the end IMG, I got the little square with the x. any ideas?

chas

Just got back home ... Looks like success!

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ok, how's this.

except for seeing vehicles that are adept at carrying
gear or helpful hints re gear packing, etc..
what is the purpose of this post on SZ?
for everybody to say what car they drive? who cares?
isn't this place called SYNTHzone?????

Wow, worked. Thanks, MrEd. My wife snapped this guy in a park pond about a mile from our house. There were at least 5 others visible at the same time (mating season). Pretty exciting living here in Florida after living in a place where the only thing that could harm you was....uhhh molten lava (Big Island of Hawaii).

chas

Keysvocalsax,
you are right, but without some off topic posts, the Zone would be much more boring.

I own a Hyndai Accent, (the Casio of the car world ) and I usually beg/steal/borrow a ride of ANYTHING I can get my hands on that can be described as a vehicle, be it cheap or expensive.

Aside from various cars, I had the pleasure to drive around in a M113 Armored Personnel Carrier for one month: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M113

A baby like this can get you and your band members EVERYWHERE

Next goal, to drive my father-in-law's Scania 18 wheeler!!!

Yours in driving addiction,
Theodore

Thanks for the link I am just discoving all the advantages of google.

I used to drive a Scania cabover 18 wheeler hauling garbage to a landfill.
What a sweet ride Quiet and comfortable smooth ride like a Rolls Royce of trucks.
I live in New York State and the county bought about 10 of these to add to the fleet.
Didn't work out because the dealer didn't stock many parts and every little thing turned into a major job.

I didnt know u get an opel astra van... Lol i guess u learn something new everyday. The gas price here in south africa is about 90 USA cents a litre.

OK...anyone interested in seeing my Dodge Caliber SXT (Black Beauty) can go here: http://timspirations.com/Album1/

Tim

I own a 2001 Kia Optima LX which now has 104,000 miles. It is the same as the 2001 Hyundai Sonata, but with a different trim.

My keyboard, 2 MS100 speakers, keyboard stand, and luggage carrier fit in the trunk with little room to spare. No space for a spare keyboard.

I got remote entry and remote start aftermarket as well as cruise control. One thing I really love in the car is satelite radio.

Beakybird

[QUOTE]Originally posted by trident:
[B]Keysvocalsax,
you are right, but without some off topic posts, the Zone would be much more boring.
No, posts on the topic are interesting because that's why
we are here, to discuss kb's and the music biz. Reading
about what car everyone drives is boring..except to the ones who get off on telling everyone what car they drive.
Miami Mo

KVS, I've found that any time a particular topic is not interesting to me, that if I just don't read it, it doesn't bother me a bit.
Synthzone has always had a family atmosphere and a lot of us enjoy discussing non-arranger topics. In this case, this topic is relative because we do use our vehicles for transporting gear and both capacity and fuel economy are interesting to me.
There are quite often topics that, when I see the title, I skip. Examples are software synth topics, New Age or Hip-hop songs, instrument definitions, and the recent personality conflicts. However it doesn't bother me if others do read and appreciate them.
Over the years I've been able to greatly reduce the size of my working vehicle because of the constant development of smaller, ligher and better musical gear.
Maybe I'll go check out one of those box-looking Toyota things.
DonM

DonM,
we are really in agreement. as i said earlier, if it deals
with recommendations for good gear hauling vehicles and setups, etc..as some here are doing, great...that's why i'm on this thread and not just ignoring it..but just to hear what kind of car someone drives? and to want to tell everyone what you drive..that's what--sociability? ok, whatever...but isn't that why the have a category called 'the bar"?????



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DonM, your diplomacy is to be commended.

chas

I love driving a Ferrari, but I get bored really fast, so I have a car for every day of the month... here is a partial view of my collection...



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Like he said..if u dont like a topic move on ... Dont scold me.. Im glad i started this topic.

i'm glad you're glad, and anyone else that's glad, i'm glad
they are glad, too. and I'd like to add a positive note and
recommend Edmunds.com as a great site for auto info
and forums..check it out. and you know what? i'm sorry i
didn't get in the spirit. So here's my contribution:
My first car was a well-used 1949 Pontiac, slantback hydramatic my dad got me for H.S. graduation. I painted
it electric blue, and added a Budweiser tap on the shifter!
Next was a 1949 Plymouth..great 1st gear..then
1952 Plymouth convertible, 52 Merc.. are you getting
bored yet? Well, i am,so I'll skip: 23 cars later, I now drive a 2001Mazda MPV. Flip up 3rd row seats...best part about that is with the 3rd seat up , it creates a "well" in the floor at the back where you can carry equipment with having to be concerned about it sliding around, and you can tilt the
seatback all the way back to the hatch, so you get visual
protection of your gear. then you can also remove one of the seats in the 2nd row..for more flexible storage, easy
in/out thru sliding van doors..and loss of seat no big deal
because you still have the 3rd row for seating if needed.
Sorry i have no pic but it's Forest Green, pretty nice. Hey,
is anybody out there, still reading this? sorry, have to log,
off, time for my nap..zzzzz.....



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Miami Mo

Certainly NOT me! In all honestly, I actually would have loved to hear about your other 23 cars as well, including pics, as your car history sounds like an interesting history collection of classic automobiles. Though this is an arranger forum foremost, sharing these kinds of personal stories is what makes this forum extra special. Maybe you can fill us in about the rest of your cars, perhpas with pics, when you wake up from your nap. - Scott

Thank you keysvocalssax. Ur a good guy anyone one here own grease lightning? Lol

Well, Scott, if you consider my cars classics I'll be wishing
I had kept them! I think maybe you are being tongue in
cheek to match my tinge of sarcasm? But on the odd chance there are other people as weird as you lol that would be interested in all my past cars (sorry i have no pics) here's my best recollection: (if any strike your fancy
to ask questions about, feel free.) I'm only doing this because they say mental gyrations can ward off Alzheimers--can't believe anyone would actually read it
or care, which was the whole point of my critique..

49 Pontiac, 49 Plymouth, 52 Plym conv, 52 Merc,
56 English Ford Zephyr semi-convertible, 62 Ply conv.
63 Corvair, 66 Olds, 68 Buick skylark conv, 62 Jaguar 3.8S, 64 Volvo 164, 69 Mercury Montego, 69 Toyota Corona, 73 Mazda Rx-2 Rotary, 74 Nissan Stanza wagon, 79 Ford LTD, 79 Chevy Caprice, 89 Dodge Raider suv,
91 Nissan Stanza, 92 Chevy Lumina, 94 Chevy Blazer suv,
94 Infiniti j30, 95 Olds "98", 2000 Toyota Avalon, 2001
Mazda mpv minivan. Gee, that's 25, maybe I forgot 1 or 2.
All were bought used except 6. any questions? was this as good for you as it was fo me? do you want to have a smoke after this? are you ready for your naps now?



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Cool!
Let me see,
54 Ford
56 Ford
57 Chevy 2-dr hardtop
59 Chevy Impala
60 Chevy convertible
61 MGA
62 Chevy SS
56 Ford wagon
56 Oldsmobile
66 VW Fastback
66 Ford Mustang
58 Corvette
66 Corvette (2 of them)
67 Mercury Cougar
59 Jeep Pickup
63 International
69 Datsun pickup
68 Jeep pickup
72 Datsun 240Z
76 Jeep Pickup (Centennial)
76 Toyota Pickup
76 Chevy Van
67 Jeepster
Another 76 Chevy Van
Custom VW Dune Buggy
69 Cadillac El Dorado
56 Cadillac 2-dr.
74 (I think) Ford Pinto
80 Oldsmobile
81 Mazda RX7
83 Suburu
86 Mazda Pickup
90 Pontiac Bonneville
Early Ford Taurus
86 Ford Aerostar
99 Ford Taurus
99 Dodge Pickup
96 Honda Civic
96 Nissan
2000 Chevy Venture
96 Yukon
Norton 500 cc MC
79 Yamaha Golf Cart
86 Easy-Go Golf Cart
99 Easy-Go Golf Cart
Many bicycles from 49 Schwinn to Mountain bikes
Nine Bass boats over the years
No airplanes or submarines
1 Red Ryder BB gun, Christmas 1949
Interesting stuff, huh?

DonM



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Don, if you kept that 57 chevy, you could now afford to buy my Genesys..and a Steinway.


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Miami Mo

Yeah, and how about the 58 Vette? Wow.
It didn't have air conditioning and my girlfriend at the time didn't like that, so I traded it for the 66.
DonM

Don, trading in the girl friend would have been a better choice..especially if you could have gotten a '55 T-bird for her.
gee, she's probably in Miami now..land of a/c...if she's
still in good shape..I migh be willing to take her in trade for my Genesys. she must have been really hot for you to let that 58 vette go?


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Miami Mo,

This topic IS on point as we are discussing how we get our equipment TO and FROM gigs!

Al

I would have been FAR better off keeping the Vette, because I ended up marrying that one, at it lasted all of three years! I turned an asset into a liability!
DonM

I think this is best Vette....maybe my next dream http://www.lionstracs.com/demo/z06.wmv

Don...the little Toyota "box thingie" is really worth checking out. I get two keyboards, 2 12" cabinets, two guitars, pa head, mike stand, two guitar stands, hotspot monitor, keyboard stand and associated bags of cords, etc. in back and still have both front seats available. six footers have no problerm in the front or back and three people have plenty of room inthe back. Not much power, but lots of fun and the perfect "gig rig", according to Guitar Player magazine. Out the door, it was $16,000.00, with cruise, automatic and a few othr extras.

Best I can imagine for transporting people and equipment. We're getting a 2nd one for the office.


Russ

DonM,

If you could only pick one, including the Vette, which one would you want back in your garage?

Al

The 58 Vette would be far the most valuable, plus it was a lot of fun to drive.
Don't know if I listed it, but I had a Mazda RX7 that was really great. It had a rotary motor that would really haul *ss.
DonM

.....You'll shoot yer eye out, kid !

WOW ..I always wanted one of those ...

Don... did you belong to the "Car of the Month Club" ???

t.

2001 PT Cruiser!


I'm amazed nobody's got one.

Great, practical (STYLISH) car - well really a minivan.
http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.cartalk.com/content/testdrives/Reviews/Images/PTcruiser5large.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cartalk.com/content/testdrives/Reviews/c hrysler-pt-cruiser-2001.html&h=300&w=400&sz=34&hl=en&start=10&tbnid=8yr1JjxbyBXxQM:&tbnh=93&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3D2001%2Bpt%2Bcruiser%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26safe%3Doff%26client% 3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US fficial%26sa%3DN

Pretty much THAT one (with a chromed grill).

never transport your keyboard in your vehicle without a cover or bag. One of my friends had his g1000 in the back of his kombi. He went to the gas station...the exit is a steep decline... I remember hearing a loud crashing sound. The g1000 ended up hitting the back seat... it got scratched but still worked. A good cover is a must for gigging musicians. I see his Tyros also has scratches at the back... So now he's gonna get a hard case for his T2. I hate keyboards getting scratched when being transported.. Kinda like being upset to find a new scratch on your car.

I have a Nissan Xterra. On a bigger job, all seats folded down flat except for the driver seat. With that, I can easily fit a set of 4 Mackie speaker and stands, my Bose PAS plus the PA80 and a Yamaha P90.