2006 Mazda Mazda3 i
When Daughter was born, the two door became an issue and at around the same time a good family friend was moving out of state. They wanted to sell the car and so Dad took the opportunity to buy a more rear seat friendly sedan. Could not have asked more from the city shuttle. It got 27 MPG around town, insurance was cheap, and besides filters and oil, no maintenance was required. Highly recommended, would do it again 10/10.
Unfortunately nothing lasts forever and it started releasing fuel fumes. Instead of attempting to fix it, the Wolf Pack traded up to the Silverado.
2006 Kia Sedona EX
The family mover. Plenty of space for the whole family. It was an inheritance from Grandma Nanny. Mom upgraded from the ZX2 right before Elaina was born. It has power sliding doors and lift gate. When the family goes on the road trip she is the one we use.
Dad also uses it as his truck, with all the rear seats folding and removed, the rear floor can fit exactly a 4×8. The 244hp 3.8L v6 has a strange long response but is plenty power for light loads. A hitch has been put on which allows the van to pull 1,000 pounds or 3,500 pounds with assisted brakes. The top of the 2″ receiver only sits at 11″ and so generally most trailers will require a rise. Currently it is equipped with a flipped 5-1/4″ riser which puts the top of the ball at 17-1/2″.
2005 Honda Accord EX
Dad’s first owned car. He registered it in February 2009. It is used, with several non-serious accidents already happened, but with great smooth 2.4L inline-4 engine and wonderful handling. The K24A4 engine’s KTEC is designed for economy than power so unfortunately wasn’t the K24A2 I wanted. The sound system was unappreciated until I sold it. It had 6 speakers and a built in subwoofer. Dad did modify it to have an aux in and it had an old iPod that was just left there for music.
Many miles she have been with the Family as it has gone as far south as Carlsbad and as far north (and high) as Crested Butte. It gets a little under 30 MPG around town.
2002 Ford ZX2
Mom’s second car. Although it was her second car, it was her first car as the Bug had gas issues and she did not drive it long. This car also have been through many miles, as she went through high school, college, and through the first 3 years of the Family.
1992 Toyota Previa
Technically the first van Dad and Mom had. Dad was in college and he used this van as his first personalized vehicle. He put on legal limit tinting, a personal computers for playing music, and a 8″ LCD touchscreen as an interface.
1989 Toyota Camry
The Car that Dad learned how to drive (and behave) on the street. Many stories can be made with this car and so many close misses. Dad was so immature when he was younger.
1971 Volkswagen Type 1
Mom’s first car. She wanted a cute little car… or so I have been told.