So, what cars do we all drive?

jouxplan
Posts: 147
There have been a lot of comments recently about Audi, BMW and 4x4 drivers , and how much many of us consider such cars (and their drivers) a menace. I thought it would be interesting to see how many of us actually drive these 'dreadful' cars 
I'll start the ball rolling. I admit to driving a 'dreadful car'. It's a brand new Mercedes ML 350, in white, with upgraded wheels and things :oops: So an expensive 4x4 that looks the business. I kind of hate myself, but I do love the car - a painful paradox. In my defence I genuinely make a point of being very considerate to other drivers and certainly all cyclists (much to their surprise, it has to be said!). I have never been a particularly aggressive driver. My previous two cars were Mercedes E Class Estates, the last one being a 350 Sport in white - so I have been a serial 'hypocrite' for over six years now!
I'm sure I will not be the only cyclist who drives these 'hated' cars. What about the rest of you?

I'll start the ball rolling. I admit to driving a 'dreadful car'. It's a brand new Mercedes ML 350, in white, with upgraded wheels and things :oops: So an expensive 4x4 that looks the business. I kind of hate myself, but I do love the car - a painful paradox. In my defence I genuinely make a point of being very considerate to other drivers and certainly all cyclists (much to their surprise, it has to be said!). I have never been a particularly aggressive driver. My previous two cars were Mercedes E Class Estates, the last one being a 350 Sport in white - so I have been a serial 'hypocrite' for over six years now!
I'm sure I will not be the only cyclist who drives these 'hated' cars. What about the rest of you?
Trek Project One Series 6 Madone 2010
Trek Madone 5.9 2006
Trek Madone 5.2 2004
Cougar Custom 1995
Viscount Aerospace 1982
Some mountain bikes gathering dust
Trek Madone 5.9 2006
Trek Madone 5.2 2004
Cougar Custom 1995
Viscount Aerospace 1982
Some mountain bikes gathering dust
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BMW 4X4 :oops:0
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2010 VW Passat Estate.0
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Honda FRV, possibly the most practical car I have ever had, car history is a mix of the odd and the slightly gay to be honest as we tend to buy for the Mrs as she uses it for work and I dont need it during the week.Life isnt like a box of chocolates, its like a bag of pic n mix.0
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Where's VTech?
This is surely his territory.0 -
simonhead wrote:Honda FRV, possibly the most practical car I have ever had, car history is a mix of the odd and the slightly gay to be honest as we tend to buy for the Mrs as she uses it for work and I dont need it during the week.Trek Project One Series 6 Madone 2010
Trek Madone 5.9 2006
Trek Madone 5.2 2004
Cougar Custom 1995
Viscount Aerospace 1982
Some mountain bikes gathering dust0 -
I don't drive
If it's not a bicycle, then it's two wheels again in the form of a 180mph motorbike
Was this a thread intended for the OP to tell us all about his car?0 -
Fursty Ferret wrote:I don't drive
If it's not a bicycle, then it's two wheels again in the form of a 180mph motorbike
Was this a thread intended for the OP to tell us all about his car?
I expect VTech to blow him out of the water.0 -
Fursty Ferret wrote:Was this a thread intended for the OP to tell us all about his car?
Yes - the OP is awesome and wanted everyone to know that his new car is awesome. We're all very impressed.0 -
Ford Focus ST3 with Mountune Performance Upgrade = flying machine :-)0
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Fursty Ferret wrote:Was this a thread intended for the OP to tell us all about his car?
You mean BRAND NEW car surely.Yellow is the new Black.0 -
smidsy wrote:Fursty Ferret wrote:Was this a thread intended for the OP to tell us all about his car?
You mean BRAND NEW car surely.
No. The BRAND NEW car with the UPGRADED WHEELS.0 -
Hello, OP here! Very good chapsTrek Project One Series 6 Madone 2010
Trek Madone 5.9 2006
Trek Madone 5.2 2004
Cougar Custom 1995
Viscount Aerospace 1982
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"cyclist drives 4x4 shocker"
Land Rover Discovery is my current mode of transport.
Before the Disco it has been Defenders and Freelanders.
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jouxplan wrote:Hello, OP here! Very good chaps
As you already know, a Merc C350CDi estate. It's flipping lovely.
interestingly enough....if you have lane assist and adaptive cruise on the ML, it will drive itself if you put a pair of gloves on the steering wheel. Not entirely recommended!Insert bike here:0 -
dee4life2005 wrote:Ford Focus ST3 with Mountune Performance Upgrade = flying machine :-)
I encountered a mountune Fiesta ST (on a track day) and it was very capable, sounded great too!Insert bike here:0 -
I drive a Jaaaaag.0
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I drive a hard bargain.Current bike: 2014 Kinesis Racelight T2 - built by my good self!0
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SWorks Tarmac SL40
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As this is the Internet, I drive a BRAND NEW 5.0 litre V8 supercharged Range Rover Vogue with upgraded EVERYTHING.Insta: ATEnduranceCoaching
ABCC Cycling Coach0 -
2002 911 Carrera, plus a set of roof bars when needed. Practical 4 seat family car. MAMIL? Mid life crisis? I don't know what you mean...Synapse Alloy 105 / Rock Lobster Tig Team Sl0
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NapoleonD wrote:As this is the Internet, I drive a BRAND NEW 5.0 litre V8 supercharged Range Rover Vogue with upgraded EVERYTHING.Trek Project One Series 6 Madone 2010
Trek Madone 5.9 2006
Trek Madone 5.2 2004
Cougar Custom 1995
Viscount Aerospace 1982
Some mountain bikes gathering dust0 -
2007 Suzuki Swift Sport. 1992 VW T4 'velle camper conversion running on Veg oil. and a Race Mini (classic)."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
I have no car but Mrs Ed lets me drive her Kia C'eed
this is all a ploy to go n+1 on a cargo bike or something with serious load capacity !"I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, how good is that"
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NapoleonD wrote:As this is the Internet
Ah, the old double bluff!I know he really does drive the RR as I've seen him in it! :!:
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Is this about TWOC-ing, or owning?0
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jouxplan wrote:There have been a lot of comments recently about Audi, BMW and 4x4 drivers , and how much many of us consider such cars (and their drivers) a menace. I thought it would be an excuse to do some Willy Waving about the tarted up tractor I drive
I'll start the ball rolling. I admit to driving a 'dreadful car'. It's a brand new Mercedes ML 350, in white, with upgraded wheels and things :oops: So an expensive 4x4 that looks the business. I kind of hate myself, but I do love the car - a painful paradox. In my defence I genuinely make a point of trying to look down on motorists I consider to have a lesser car than myself. My previous two cars were Mercedes E Class Estates, the last one being a 350 Sport in white - so I have been a serial 'hypocrite' for over six years now!
I'm sure I will not be the only cyclist who drives these 'hated' cars. What about the rest of you?
FTFY0 -
I don't drive anything my chauffeur doesIf it's not from Yorkshire it's Shite0
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I drive my wife crazy :twisted:0