ScarredKnightfan Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 *What is your favorite overall vehicle?Mine: Caprice Classic1) available in coupe, sedan & wagon2) rear-wheel-drive-only nameplate3) great road trip carIn a close 2nd place tie: Ford LTD/Crown Victoria, Buick Roadmaster & El Camino lines!3 generations of CC: 1973, 1989 & 1991:http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/12/automotive-daily-84/My 1979 & 1989 CCs:Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"I'm out of my pain" __ Beth Hart __ 'LA Song' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD in KC Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Continental Mark II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) I would split pre and postwar, postwar is easier for me - Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster.Prewar - lots of options, but I guess a Duesenberg SSJ would be right up there. Most any clean prewar Packard...Favorite all time though, would have to be the Stutz Bearcat. Edited April 13, 2015 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I drive Roadmaster wagons every day!!! I hope the one I'm driving now lasts as long as I will. In the summer I drive my 40 Super convert ,when the weather is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 My most favorite car is the one that is paid for. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I would love to have my ( i bought new) 59 ford galaxie convet. back. besides the car a lot of great memories with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Bought my 1970 Challenger convertible in 1971 for $1700 when I was 17. It was in the mechanics lot of a Ford dealer with a blown clutch. I still drive the car on nice days. I will die with the car.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I drive Roadmaster wagons every day!!! I hope the one I'm driving now lasts as long as I will. In the summer I drive my 40 Super convert ,when the weather is good.I give you credit, my 92 Roadmaster wagon was just a bad car, from day 45 on looked GREAT! Bought it new even paid over sticker for it but it was in and out of the dealerhip with transmission problems for the entire warranty (factory GM and extended GM) and then two more transmissions afterwards. With scattered A/C problem in between! The few times it did not give me problems it rode nice and smooth, but far from my all time top 25 of cars I owned. However it was one of the best looking cars I ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Cardinal Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 My all-around favorite of all the cars I've owned: Cadillac CTS-V with 6 speed manual trans. Could hardly wipe the smile off my face while driving that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Any big brass car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 '55 Roadmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 John I bought my 92 wagon in 2003 with 50,000 miles on it . I drove it until 2010 ,and then found a 96 wagon with 60,000 on it. The 92 needed tires , so I put it in the barn and used the 96. In 2014 ,I got hit in the rear by a Jeep and sold the 96 . I pulled out the 92 and put tires and and a battery in, and started using it It pulls 19-20 MPG normal driving ,and 25-26 on the highway. and is just a great Car !!! I have had NO problems with it and hope it runs "forever" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paula109 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 92 wagons is my favorite, but I'm confused with maintenance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Of the 5 cars in my shed the car that will be there longest is my '59 Chevy.........not that I want that to happen any time soon....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 John I bought my 92 wagon in 2003 with 50,000 miles on it . I drove it until 2010 ,and then found a 96 wagon with 60,000 on it. The 92 needed tires , so I put it in the barn and used the 96. In 2014 ,I got hit in the rear by a Jeep and sold the 96 . I pulled out the 92 and put tires and and a battery in, and started using it It pulls 19-20 MPG normal driving ,and 25-26 on the highway. and is just a great Car !!! I have had NO problems with it and hope it runs "forever"I hope it does or you! Hopefully I bought the lemon and I wish you the best of luck with yours! One thing to remember If your cruise control stops working look at the electrical contacts in the rear window for the 3 Brake Lite, or even the bulb itself, that might have saved you a few hundred bucks in parts. Really all the best with it, everytime I see a sliver blue one it brings back memories or my wife and young family of three sons. Every so often I see a sliver blue one for sale and my wife and I toy about getting it for old time sake. Prior to the Buick I left the general and bought a ford wagan. 87 LTD wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 My '55 Jag Drop Head Convertible. Yea, I like pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 John Thanks for the info !!! My cruise goes off when I hit a BIG bump .I will check and clean the rear connections, and see if that cures the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 My 2014 Cadillac SRX is the nicest car I ever drove. The car I enjoy the most is a 1929 Model A Ford Cabriolet. I have a rather large collection of pre war vehicles but I am still in awe of the 1930 era cars. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 After 10 years, the 2005 Silverado 5.3 is going to be a tough vehicle to replace. I will probably replace it with a Cop Tahoe if I find a new one. That's the pragmatic choice. After riding my bicycle up to see the new Riviera's introduction, I bought a 1964 when I was 30, still got it, still like it best.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BillP Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I had thes two for fifteen or twenty years. It was fun to look at the two together and realize that only 3 years separated them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 King Midget, I like all the, ROOM, SAFETY, SPEED, PANEL FIT, CORNERING 'G' s, DEALER NETWORK, TOOL KIT, LOW INSURANCE RATE, maybe, RIDE QUALITY, LACK OF DASH TOUCH PANEL, SOFT SEATS, and MANY other things. Don't ya think????Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 My 2014 Cadillac SRX is the nicest car I ever drove. WayneWayne I agree with your feeling on the new Cadillacs, I own a 2014 CTS and it is pretty sweet, It is the nicest car I ever owned/drove. My only complaint is that it is not that easy for ME to get in and out of, seems like it was designed for the pre arthritis mid-40 age group, no longer a fat old man car. I am even thinking of trading it in for a 2015 SRX ( I know I am going to get killed on the trade in) I went to the NY Auto Show last week with my sons and sat in the SRX and I have to admit SRX was much easier to get in and out of with the higher (not too high) front seat. So much for a Cadillac being the perfect car for a fat old man. I also liked the Buick Enclave Tuscany Edition that is coming out in the early fall late summer, now I have the problem of convincing my wife to go from a Cadillac to a Buick. Nothing against Buick's but to her it is like a step down. I think GM has really reinvented itself from that lull they had in the late 70's through the 80's and into the early 90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'm retiring my 2000 Buick Century to my home in Florida. What a great car it's been! I bought it used in 2003 with 52,000 miles on it. It now has 131,000 miles on it and we felt it was time to buy a brand new car after 26 years. I wish Buick still made the Century (big mistake on their part). The Lacrosse is nice but I didn't want to get into the $30's and forget the Verano, too small. We settled on a new Chevy Equinox. Great car for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Wayne I agree with your feeling on the new Cadillacs, I own a 2014 CTS and it is pretty sweet, It is the nicest car I ever owned/drove. My only complaint is that it is not that easy for ME to get in and out of, seems like it was designed for the pre arthritis mid-40 age group, no longer a fat old man car. I am even thinking of trading it in for a 2015 SRX ( I know I am going to get killed on the trade in) I went to the NY Auto Show last week with my sons and sat in the SRX and I have to admit SRX was much easier to get in and out of with the higher (not too high) front seat. So much for a Cadillac being the perfect car for a fat old man. I also liked the Buick Enclave Tuscany Edition that is coming out in the early fall late summer, now I have the problem of convincing my wife to go from a Cadillac to a Buick. Nothing against Buick's but to her it is like a step down. I think GM has really reinvented itself from that lull they had in the late 70's through the 80's and into the early 90'sJohn. My SRX has 3 seat controls that will allow me to lower the seat about 5 inches. I have a serious back injury and need all the help I can get.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Wow ... been fun reading your replies. Quite a variety of picks ... with some cool discussion, too. I think it's great we don't all like the same thing, a better diversity that way. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"I want a 2-tone Chevrolet" __ BJ Thomas __ '2-Car Garage' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Hornet coupe with Twin H and overdrive, '37 or '38 Buick Roadmaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 What is your favorite overall vehicle?Key word is "overall". I have to agree with 60Flattop, my 5.3 GMC Yukon SLT is the Cadallic of SUV''s. It will get 20 MPH in the highway when not towing an 13-14 when towing my other favorite old car on an aluminum trailer. The Yukon is comfortable and quiet and safe. Ours now has 150,000 miles and should easily go 300,000!As far as an antique car the 1934 Ford Phaeton is almost as good as the Yukon. I might point out the I've had more than 100 cars and these two were the best except maybe my Porsche Speedster, our 66 VW Bug, or a few others.....................ah, the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Favorite overall that I owned or favorite overall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Key word is "overall".Yes, exactly! John ... it is favorite overall ... whether or not you've owned it!Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"I know every engineer on every train" __ Roger Miller __ 'King Of The Road' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sebastien buick Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 all American cars (Buick, dodge, ford, chevrolet, mercury, plymouth, cadillac, oldsmobile, lincoln, ...), a Renault 5 Turbo 2 and many other too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Overall, well that really makes it limited. I love the cars, classic/antique/exotic we all love, but if it has to be overall, I'd have to go with something more capable, yet comfortable and powerful. A 2500 Chevrolet Avalanche. 8.1 Litres of power, 4 doors, you name it. Can do it all without spending time looking for a gas station that sells diesel. I have never considered MPG as a factor when considering vehicles. In terms of only cars, I'd have to split that up between 2 seaters and sedans. It's hard to beat a Ferrari Enzo. I love them all. In terms of practicality, Corvettes are hard to beat.Sedans-most any pre-war Packard (My Grandfather always raved about Packards, and the mystique of the Packard plant intrigues me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Sure looks good for GM trucks and newer stuff in general.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Well Bernie, as much as I appreciate and enjoy our '13 GMC Yukon, I would rather have a Bearcat given the choice!! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleek Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 One of my favorite cars that I have owned would be a 67 Cadillac. It was not fancy by Caddy standards, just a sky blue Sedan Deville with dark blue cloth, but had all the comforts we still like today. Roomy for the family and very reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Overall, well that really makes it limited.Ha, yep! I generally don't like to ask "easy" questions. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Uh, what model is it?" __ Johnny Cash __ 'One Piece At A Time' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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