Girl2doorsdown, 51

Let's hit the open road When I was in college...my friend, who was from Japan, asked why Americans are so crazy about cars. I laughed for a second, looked at the ceiling for another, and replied with a single word. FREEDOM. And all these years later it still stands true. I suppose it's always stood true...since the invention of the car. It's just another way to get from here to there, QUICKLY. My passion is for off-road vehicles. Jeeps, Trucks, etc. Of course I have an appropriate affection for classic muscle cars, but I feel most at home bouncing around on dirt trails somewhere in the back country. I've only owned 4 cars in my day...2 have been Jeeps (82 Cherokee, 88 Wrangler), one was a truck (my first "car" - 92 Toyota), and one was a 4-door sedan (which was a gift). 50% of the cars I've owned were stick shift, and I've been stuck, and helped others get unstuck, more times than I can possibly count. My idea of a fun afternoon would be hitting the open just to see where it leads. Yes, freedom...I was on to something there. So hey, if YOU'D like to hit the open road to see where it might lead...why don't you say hello already.