>A few weeks ago I bought this little 94 Ford Escort as a "third Vehicle" >Just something to do chores with and go on grocery runs >It was cheap, I spent 400 dollars on it and less than 100 on repairs to get it going >I've spent more time cruising around in it and just relaxing than I have any other vehicle >I can't explain it, but it feels more comfortable and "chill" than any car I've ever been in
WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON? Why am I actually enjoying this car more than souped up sports cars I've owned in the past?
Because even if you total it you're only out 500 bucks. There's not a huge risk of driving it around which is relaxing.
Adam Hill
It's weird, but I think you're right.
Something about it reminds me of driving around after I got my license in highschool (Even though I never had a little car like this, at that time. I drove a huge truck.)
And watch, this'll end up probably lasting me a million years, while the cars I consider my main vehicles will have shit fuck up on 'em once a month.
I have a pair of Wal Mart flip-flops like that, actually. Spent 9 dollars of them, 10 years ago. Walked all over the world with them. Meanwhile I have to buy a new pair of tennis shoes every few months.
Justin Bell
Where did you find a EU Escort in the US?
Xavier Price
KEK This isn't a photo of my exact car, but actually it DOES look exactly like this, but with the steering wheel on the left.
It was one of those "Little old lady who only drove it to the grocery and church on Sundays" sort've deals.
Xavier Anderson
it feels more chill bc it doesn't have modern cars' weird agressive sporty ride with huge wheels, hard seats, and loud engines constantly trying to make you feel like you are GOING FAST everywhere
my old 70s renault was so chill, seats like sofas, near silent, if you ever get the chance to try a 70s luxobarge (euro or american) go for it
Isaiah Gray
Which Renault?
Lucas Martin
never underestimate the power of a shitbox to captivate you.
James Wright
>huge wheels, hard seats, and loud engines ^THIS
It's quiet as fuck, and has this pleasant "hum" to it. All of the seats are super comfy and sitting in it feels like sitting in a time capsule or something. It's slow to accelerate and driving it just makes me chill as fuck.
I've been considering taking it on a road trip, just for shits and giggles.
This looks like a car my ex used to drive. If I had a dollar for every BJ and handy I received in that thing, I'd could buy another Shitty Ford Escort.
Jackson Martinez
renault 30
Henry Sanchez
I'm considering buying a Geo Metro, the definitive shitbox. Is it charming/relaxing too?
I had one of those, OP. 5 speed with a 1.4 carburettor engine. My first car. Red.
Asher Turner
I'd pass for that much. Maybe they meant $140
Jacob Davis
i figured id offer 900 and get it painted and a battery
David Ortiz
I wouldn't even paint it unless you're going to turn it into a showroom car
Joshua Richardson
No haggling. I know what I got.
Dominic Ward
>never underestimate the power of a shitbox to captivate you
I know this feeling big time. I know it's a mediocre car at best, but I just keep being attracted to buy a new Mitsubishi Lancer.
Jason Edwards
>New car >Shitbox Yeah unless it's a Chrysler 200 or a Mirage it doesn't count
Christopher Cook
Wait you have a European Escort and are American, or are you just European but deceivingly American? In any case the American spec Escort looks way better.
Levi Morales
Counterpoint: it's a Lancer.
Nicholas Rogers
Yup. Exactomundo.
A lot of people that see it tell me it was the first car they ever drove. Was it comfy as fuck?
Hmm... I am an American, and it's an American 94 Escort with the hatchback. It looks pretty much exactly like the one in my original picture, though.
Henry Gutierrez
>Was it comfy as fuck? Not that user, but in my experience mid 80's to mid 90's Fords were always comfy as fuck.
>Taurus? Comfy as fuck >Tempo? Comfy as fuck >Topaz? Comfy as fuck
Logan Fisher
Oh, the comfiness of an old french luxobarge. A man can dream.
William Johnson
Connection. Who knew that cost cutting and cheapness would lead to the closes bonds of man to machine?
Josiah Scott
I had a very similar car - Chevy Nova, like in picture forgot what year.
Great little 4 banger econobox. Feel bad that this is what became of the muscle car Chevy Nova.
Very minor issues, until I submerged it in a giant puddle thanks to a flash flood in Charleston SC area. Got for like $2k with 70k miles... my first car. nestolgiaing so hard.
Tyler Cruz
What types of repairs did it need?
Ian Ward
Kek what the fuck were GM thinking, shitting on a respected car name like that
