If you drive or would want to drive, that is.

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This is my much beloved 1959 Volkswagen Type 1, which I've had for about 10 years, and which is probably going to be getting a paint job this summer.

When it is done, it will look just like this one right down to the color.

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This is my husband's car; a 2003 New Beetle (Turbo diesel...*vroooom*!) He really adores it.

For me, the '59 is my ideal car. Sure, it is kind of primitive--not much for creature comforts, a little underpowered, but so much fun. People really turn and look. It has that cheerful, flatulent-sounding exhaust note. It smells kind of organic, since the seats are padded with horsehair and the headliner is made of woollen fabric. It's a little challenging to drive, because it is kind of underpowered, has the slightly skittish swingaxle rear suspension, and has a bit of a blind spot. I am willing to put up with its shortcomings because I like the car as a whole. I've had it for ages, so I know what to expect in all kinds of driving situations, and I just find it to be a comfortable car. Sure, our diesel New Beetle gets better mileage and has many, many more features, however I am more familiar with the older car. Funny as it might seem, the New Beetle feels really big to me when I drive it. Wide. I look at my '59 as more a hobby than a mode of transportation. Since I mostly get around town by biking or taking the bus, I can get away with a less than practical car. I intend to have this car for as long as I am able to drive!

So, what's your car, do you like it, what, if anything, does it say about you, and how long do you plan on keeping it?

I don't own a car yet, but when I do, it will surely be a silver Porsche Boxster... :innocent:

Or perhaps a red mini Cooper... B)

I don't even drive let alone own a car but for some reason I have fallen prey to those adorable Mini Coopers...I love them.

Purple*,you beat me to it! :lol:

i have a white 1997 Mercedes S 320 designo & plan to keep it for ever :heart:

And, this isn't a car, but I want one anyhow. A baby blue Vespa! :woot:

i drive a 2003 volvo s40 in red.

I drive the 2003 VW convertible Beetle. The color is Harvest Moon with a black top and cream colored leather interior :heart: I love my car :heart:

I was thinking of getting one of them, but the £4000 price tage makes a car seem a more attractive option.

I have a 1997 Honda Accord. All 4 members of my family drive Hondas (mine is the oldest :doh: ). We're all so darn practical.

My ideal car is a silver Audi A8:

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But I'd just as well prefer to live in the city and not have to drive at all. :innocent:

I drive a Jetta. I miss my car so much.

i have a red VW golf GTI but i dont drive it because i have no need to

i WISH i had a land rover or black ferrari 360 spider

I drive a white BMW M3 :heart:

I've never taken a license, so I can't drive. I've always lived in cities with good public transport so there has never been a need for it.

But if I would get a license/car, it would be a fun one! Like a Mini or something. I have no need for a flashy, expensive "prestige" car.