What Do You Drive?

Noel Evans · February 8th, 2008, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by John DeLuca

2003 Audi A4 1.8t, black/tan leather. Mint condition with only 39k miles.

Nice car. John you think you have low mileage? Well. In 2004 I bought the exact same car of course new 2004 model. I put (Im australian so Ill do the conversions on google) 5000 miles on it, when I came over to Japan for what I thought was only going to be 3 months. Anyway thats now 3 years, my mother has been driving my car on weekends pretty much since I left and taking care of the servicing for me. I go back to Australia next month to my Audi with a massive (drum roll) 9500 miles.

Oh and also taking a Toyota ISIS back from Japan - with the seats out it fits as much as a small truck

http://toyota.jp/isis/

Michael McQueen · February 8th, 2008, 11:12 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2053/...5352e8be79.jpg

2002 ford focus wagon.

John M. McCloskey · February 8th, 2008, 02:36 PM

2007 Dodge Ram 4X4 1500 sittin on 20's, keeps Exxon's annual profits up.

Joey Gowdy · February 27th, 2008, 05:18 AM

1999 F-150 Lariat 4x4:
http://www.joeygowdy.net/forum/vbgar...p?do=view&id=1

1968 Dodge Charger "General Lee":
http://www.joeygowdy.net/forum/vbgar...do=view&id=155

2000 Mustang Convertible:
http://www.joeygowdy.net/forum/vbgar...do=view&id=165

David Aronson · February 27th, 2008, 06:17 PM

toyota highlander

Mark Utley · February 27th, 2008, 06:49 PM

I've had a 2002 Acura 1.7 EL since December after freelancing without a vehicle for a few years. Definitely not a powerful car, but I managed to put a camera, tripod, 50-pound light kit, sound package and sandbags in the trunk and could have had 4 more people in the car with me. 30mpg in the city, 40 on the highway.

Most of my shoots are done with company vehicles. We have a 2006 and a 2007 Dodge Calibre. They can hold a lot of gear but the overly thick segments around the windows make it really hard to see what's around you. The rear view mirror is like looking through a tunnel! I'm not sure what it's rated at but I don't think it's very good on gas.

J. Stephen McDonald · February 29th, 2008, 10:49 PM

Excellent mileage, lockable, waterproof, cargo capacity: 250 lbs. Carries gear to locations motor vehicles can't go or are not allowed. This is going to be very handy this year in Eugene at the Olympic Trials.

Matt Williams · March 5th, 2008, 09:11 AM

A 2003 Chevy Suburban! Z71! Love it, had a 2001 Tahoe but it was a little small for all our stuff. Use it for road trips with 4 guys and hunting gear and camera gear. Some trips we have to use a car toper as well.

Josh Gooden · March 6th, 2008, 07:51 AM

I drive a 2007 Mini Cooper S Type with JCW tuning kit. I love it although it is hard to get a ton of equipment in it.With everything in pelican boxes, I can get my full kit in there pretty snug. You have to take the back seats out of course but it makes a pretty cool light production vehicle.

Jon R. Haskell · March 7th, 2008, 08:12 PM

I have driven "Nigel" since 1997. It has 250K miles now and still runs good. It is built like a brick outhouse and has plenty of storage. It has carried me and gear to Central America three times, all over the US and Canada over the years. The roof rack provides extra storage, sleeping and once a refuge from a bull buffalo. Extra battery feeds an inverter, winch, and HF SSB communication . I will drive it until I die.

Jon Haskell
Rivers of the World
www.row.org

Ian Planchon · March 8th, 2008, 05:31 PM

Mr. Haskell....YOU my friend have the most awesome rig on here yet. that thing is SWEET!

Dave Dodds · March 11th, 2008, 02:30 PM

'94 Acura Integra Hatchback. With the back seats down, I can carry a heckuva lot of stuff. In addition to the shooting thing, I play and teach drums and, believe it or not, I can fit 2 complete drumsets in this car in the back alone (again, with seats down). With the seats up, there's not much room for any normal-sized human anyway, so I don't feel bad sacrificing the seats. This ride is enough for a full lighting, camera, and sound package, with a sound guy/gal too. And I can still see out of the back.

~~Dave

Michael Mcintyre · March 12th, 2008, 01:23 AM

'94 Jeep Grand Cherokee (140,000k miles). The V8's doing nothing for the environment or my wallet for that matter. Rear seats are almost always down to allow for either the dog or camera and lighting package. Plenty of room for a Porta Brace 'Coffin' (wheeled production case) and the rest. Had a great run but I'm afraid my romance with Jeep products is over.

Gerald Ingram · March 12th, 2008, 02:17 PM

My production vehicle is a second owner 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. I built a slide out tray with high sides to hang my tripods, ladder, boom pole, etc. with velcro straps. Misc items go in heavy plastic crates, cameras and light in their cases. Dolly, track and crane all fit just fine.

Doug Lange · March 14th, 2008, 12:05 AM

1988 Toyota Camry AWD. (Important in Alaska) It just keeps running!
1992 Suburban K2500 (Alaskan sports car)
1999 Suburban K1500 (Alaskan luxury sedan)

So we spend more than $100 a week for gas, there's always room for everything and everybody.

February 27th, 2008, 05:18 AM	#79
Joey Gowdy New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hickory Flat, Mississippi USA Posts: 23	1999 F-150 Lariat 4x4: http://www.joeygowdy.net/forum/vbgar...p?do=view&id=1 1968 Dodge Charger "General Lee": http://www.joeygowdy.net/forum/vbgar...do=view&id=155 2000 Mustang Convertible: http://www.joeygowdy.net/forum/vbgar...do=view&id=165 __________________ Sincerely, Joey Paul Gowdy IMDb \| FaceBook \| Twitter

February 27th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#81
Mark Utley Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 479	I've had a 2002 Acura 1.7 EL since December after freelancing without a vehicle for a few years. Definitely not a powerful car, but I managed to put a camera, tripod, 50-pound light kit, sound package and sandbags in the trunk and could have had 4 more people in the car with me. 30mpg in the city, 40 on the highway. Most of my shoots are done with company vehicles. We have a 2006 and a 2007 Dodge Calibre. They can hold a lot of gear but the overly thick segments around the windows make it really hard to see what's around you. The rear view mirror is like looking through a tunnel! I'm not sure what it's rated at but I don't think it's very good on gas. __________________ Mark Utley

February 29th, 2008, 10:49 PM	#82
J. Stephen McDonald Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 909	'74 Mizutani Excellent mileage, lockable, waterproof, cargo capacity: 250 lbs. Carries gear to locations motor vehicles can't go or are not allowed. This is going to be very handy this year in Eugene at the Olympic Trials. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Steve McDonald https://onedrive.com/?cid=229807ce52dd4fe0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22121562@N00/ http://www.vimeo.com/user458315/videos

March 7th, 2008, 08:12 PM	#85
Jon R. Haskell Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 44	I have driven "Nigel" since 1997. It has 250K miles now and still runs good. It is built like a brick outhouse and has plenty of storage. It has carried me and gear to Central America three times, all over the US and Canada over the years. The roof rack provides extra storage, sleeping and once a refuge from a bull buffalo. Extra battery feeds an inverter, winch, and HF SSB communication . I will drive it until I die. Jon Haskell Rivers of the World www.row.org Attached Images

March 12th, 2008, 01:23 AM	#88
Michael Mcintyre New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 8	'94 Jeep Grand Cherokee (140,000k miles). The V8's doing nothing for the environment or my wallet for that matter. Rear seats are almost always down to allow for either the dog or camera and lighting package. Plenty of room for a Porta Brace 'Coffin' (wheeled production case) and the rest. Had a great run but I'm afraid my romance with Jeep products is over. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Michael Mcintyre; March 12th, 2008 at 01:28 AM. Reason: *

February 8th, 2008, 11:12 AM	#77
Michael McQueen Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 41	http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2053/...5352e8be79.jpg 2002 ford focus wagon.

February 8th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#78
John M. McCloskey Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Point, MS Posts: 313	2007 Dodge Ram 4X4 1500 sittin on 20's, keeps Exxon's annual profits up.

February 27th, 2008, 06:17 PM	#80
David Aronson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 84	toyota highlander

March 5th, 2008, 09:11 AM	#83
Matt Williams Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hebron Ohio Posts: 41	A 2003 Chevy Suburban! Z71! Love it, had a 2001 Tahoe but it was a little small for all our stuff. Use it for road trips with 4 guys and hunting gear and camera gear. Some trips we have to use a car toper as well.

March 6th, 2008, 07:51 AM	#84
Josh Gooden New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Posts: 20	I drive a 2007 Mini Cooper S Type with JCW tuning kit. I love it although it is hard to get a ton of equipment in it.With everything in pelican boxes, I can get my full kit in there pretty snug. You have to take the back seats out of course but it makes a pretty cool light production vehicle.

March 8th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#86
Ian Planchon Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: an Alaskan living in Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 513	Mr. Haskell....YOU my friend have the most awesome rig on here yet. that thing is SWEET!

March 11th, 2008, 02:30 PM	#87
Dave Dodds Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 204	'94 Acura Integra Hatchback. With the back seats down, I can carry a heckuva lot of stuff. In addition to the shooting thing, I play and teach drums and, believe it or not, I can fit 2 complete drumsets in this car in the back alone (again, with seats down). With the seats up, there's not much room for any normal-sized human anyway, so I don't feel bad sacrificing the seats. This ride is enough for a full lighting, camera, and sound package, with a sound guy/gal too. And I can still see out of the back. ~~Dave

March 12th, 2008, 02:17 PM	#89
Gerald Ingram New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 22	Chevy Suburban My production vehicle is a second owner 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. I built a slide out tray with high sides to hang my tripods, ladder, boom pole, etc. with velcro straps. Misc items go in heavy plastic crates, cameras and light in their cases. Dolly, track and crane all fit just fine.

March 14th, 2008, 12:05 AM	#90
Doug Lange Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 138	1988 Toyota Camry AWD. (Important in Alaska) It just keeps running! 1992 Suburban K2500 (Alaskan sports car) 1999 Suburban K1500 (Alaskan luxury sedan) So we spend more than $100 a week for gas, there's always room for everything and everybody. __________________ After years of lurking, I finally made the mistake of opening my mouth.