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Old 07-20-2009, 01:42 PM
 
Location: OKC
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OK, I've got a question. I drive a 2007 Ford Expedition EL. My friends kid me that I should put a bumper sticker on the back glass that says, "I love my wife." My question--is it that bad? I coach various sports, and it's nice to have the room to haul all the equipment. But is my ride really screaming FAMILY MAN!
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Old 07-20-2009, 01:42 PM
 
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I agree, you can get some pretty good lease deals for Mercedes and BMW's.

So, a flashy car doesn't necessarily mean you're rich.
True! They're everywhere in California. One gets sick of seeing them...don't forget the Lexuses.
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Old 07-20-2009, 01:49 PM
 
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i may be in the minority here, but i dont think there is a relation at all between the type of car someone drives with their personality. i know lots of people who have certain cars that either scream "yuppie" or "poor", but they got super cheap deals on it through family members or neighbors.

a family a few houses down has a mercedes/bmw used car lot and they always have some cars for sale on our street. they had this really cool looking vintage 1986 mercedes convertible for 7k (i am sure crappy miles though). i never saw myself as buying a mercedes, but i just loved the look.

i still just use my mom's toyota avalon though. my car died last year, and i havent bought a car yet because i am saving for when i finally leave town.
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Old 07-20-2009, 01:50 PM
 
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True! They're everywhere in California. One gets sick of seeing them...don't forget the Lexuses.
If you drive a Bugatti Veyron for example, a car that costs more money than most houses in the world, than you are definitely rich. That car goes for a cool $1.7 million dollars.
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Old 07-20-2009, 01:53 PM
 
Location: Omaha
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OK, I've got a question. I drive a 2007 Ford Expedition EL. My friends kid me that I should put a bumper sticker on the back glass that says, "I love my wife." My question--is it that bad? I coach various sports, and it's nice to have the room to haul all the equipment. But is my ride really screaming FAMILY MAN!
HAHA, I used to drive an expedition and that is ALL I got from my friends. They called it the grocery bus...or whatever. I got a new Tahoe a couple months ago and have not heard one bit of "family man" type stuff at all.

Funny, must be something with them expeditions.
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Old 07-20-2009, 02:19 PM
 
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Dang, lots of strong opinions here. Can't you just leave us be to enjoy our cars without the psycho-analysis?

My fun car lost a $325 tire last week to road debris, plus I have to get a new rim...so we pay for our toys.
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Old 07-20-2009, 04:44 PM
 
Location: OKC
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HAHA, I used to drive an expedition and that is ALL I got from my friends. They called it the grocery bus...or whatever. I got a new Tahoe a couple months ago and have not heard one bit of "family man" type stuff at all.

Funny, must be something with them expeditions.
I might need to start looking at Chevy's!
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Old 07-20-2009, 08:29 PM
 
Location: Tucson
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OK, I've got a question. I drive a 2007 Ford Expedition EL. My friends kid me that I should put a bumper sticker on the back glass that says, "I love my wife." My question--is it that bad? I coach various sports, and it's nice to have the room to haul all the equipment. But is my ride really screaming FAMILY MAN!
You can also put up a sticker - the driver doesn't carry any cash; he's married!

It's not that bad. My ol' reliable Camry screams Grandma.
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Old 07-21-2009, 01:37 AM
 
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It's not that bad. My ol' reliable Camry screams Grandma.
How old were you when Disneyland opened up in Anaheim in 1955 ?
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Old 07-21-2009, 07:01 AM
 
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OK, I've got a question. I drive a 2007 Ford Expedition EL. My friends kid me that I should put a bumper sticker on the back glass that says, "I love my wife." My question--is it that bad? I coach various sports, and it's nice to have the room to haul all the equipment. But is my ride really screaming FAMILY MAN!
Your question, "is your ride really screaming family man?" - yes. those model Expeditions look like school buses; they generally have a wide, tall body, low ground clearance, small wheels, and bulky running boards.

Your question, "is that bad?" - I don't think its bad. If it bothers you, you could always lift it and put on some super swampers.
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