Grocery Getter of the Month - need ideas - KCSR

Buford · 2012-07-18, 12:57 AM

UPDATE!

For those submitting, please get them to me as soon as you can so I KNOW I have x amount of entries and do not need to modify this contest to fit a more broad range of vehicles. You can ALWAYS resubmit before AUG 31 if you want to update the info.

I want FOUR pictures - interior (front seats, backseats maybe), exterior, engine and CARGO area. You don't need to have a babyseat, or groceries but it would be highly suggested for getting votes if you can prove you use it for the intended use of getting groceries and putting around town.

Also send in a complete modification list.

If you think your car is a grocery getter, submit it. I'll be the judge and if I can't decide, I'll ask some outsiders. I am trying to keep it completely unbiased.

Mike V · 2012-07-18, 02:13 AM

I'm thinking wagons, hatchbacks, large sedans, and suv's that are mostly stock.

zpeters · 2012-07-18, 02:14 AM

2002 Bonneville SSEI

I love mine with a fuckin passion

comtrang · 2012-07-18, 04:16 AM

Wagons, hatchbacks, 4 seats, pass through trunk all come to mind. Something you wouldn't think to take to the race track.

Now that I think about it, I might have to submit my own grocery getter.. gets me where I'm going quick too

From my recent move:

e. · 2012-07-18, 04:24 AM

This could be interesting.

thescr33nn4m3 · 2012-07-18, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by e.

This could be interesting.

Agreed.

Buford is going to rig the vote so that a G8 wins

768MPH · 2012-07-18, 05:12 AM

AHEM.... See sig.

kcstreeter · 2012-07-18, 05:37 AM

See sig

Corners · 2012-07-18, 06:13 AM

thescr33nn4m3 · 2012-07-18, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kcstreeter

See avatar

fixed.

69Mach351 · 2012-07-18, 07:39 AM

Hatchback or wagon. A vehicle that is practical before anything else.

SupermanChevelle · 2012-07-18, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 69Mach351

Hatchback or wagon. A vehicle that is practical before anything else.

Lol and sedans!! I use my civic for everything going to and from kc numerous times to get engines, transmissions, and wheels.

Works great for biking we usually load up 2 bmx bikes and a bunch of gear and go out with it... annnnnnnnd 45MPG all day with 289k on it

BuddyLee · 2012-07-18, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Buford

I'm requesting ideas of what clasifies as a'grocery getter/daily driver'...

4 seats to fit 4 adults?

Trunk/hatch?

DOT tires?

Ground clearance for speed bumps?

Over 15mpg average?

Capable of road trip?

Baby seats are a bonus

And go!

Oh hell yes, I have ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!!

BryanW203 · 2012-07-18, 09:06 AM

See sig.

2006 Mercedes S600

495hp 590tq Twin turbo V-12 runs 12.8 1/4

Power closing trunk, push button start, heated cooled massaging front seats, heated power rear seats, adjustable hydraulic (ABC) suspension, seats 5, averaged 21mpg from Tulsa to KC in June with 4 men and luggage in the car.

Buford · 2012-07-18, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by thescr33nn4m3

Agreed.

Buford is going to rig the vote so that a G8 wins

Haha

I think the interior picture must have groceries, baby seats with babies in them and/or hauling stuff only a grocery getter can.

SUV/Wagons/Sedans of all sizes can enter.

I will ultimately be the judge if I classify it as a grocery getter.

PS... there will be multiple G8s in it so one better win

Buford · 2012-07-18, 09:49 AM

Next question. What's wrong with "modified" cars? I think a month of all stock cars has the potential to be boring.

b16gsr · 2012-07-18, 10:32 AM

I would be all over this as we have a couple of examples.

69Mach351 · 2012-07-18, 11:52 AM

Can't forget vans. Only mini vans though. Full size vans, while awesome, are not grocery getters.

Karlen · 2012-07-18, 11:55 AM

Stock cars would be boring.

Mantooth · 2012-07-18, 12:06 PM

CTS-V Wagon
E63 Estate
S600
Newer S550
Porsche Cayenne GTS or Turbo(depending on your price range).

I'm hopefully going to be looking at a 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo next year. A lot of car for the money right now. Going to be an even better bargain in the next year or so.

comtrang · 2012-07-18, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Buford

Haha

I think the interior picture must have groceries, baby seats with babies in them and/or hauling stuff only a grocery getter can.

SUV/Wagons/Sedans of all sizes can enter.

I will ultimately be the judge if I classify it as a grocery getter.

PS... there will be multiple G8s in it so one better win

Some of us don't have kids yet but I suppose you can borrow a baby seat

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Originally Posted by Buford

Next question. What's wrong with "modified" cars? I think a month of all stock cars has the potential to be boring.

Does a grocery getter have to be stock? I don't think anything is wrong with it being modified. The more the better

69Mach351 · 2012-07-18, 12:51 PM

Grocery getters can be modified - after all, curb feelers are not put on at the factory.

comtrang · 2012-07-18, 12:56 PM

Also when I think grocery getter, high-end luxury car doesn't usually come to mind. I'm nkt just saying that because I don't have one but I feel like that belongs in a category of its own as the ultimate mom van. An S600 or Cayenne just doesn't scream groceries.

Mantooth · 2012-07-18, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Mach351

Can't forget vans. Only mini vans though. Full size vans, while awesome, are not grocery getters.

R63.

Buford · 2012-07-18, 12:57 PM

You don't need a baby seat, just throwing out ideas of practicality and using that when taking pictures.

As for modified vs stock, id say as long as it has great street manners and any normal person could drive it without having to be a car person would be acceptable.

If there is a question about whether a car qualifies or not, post an example here or send me pm before you try to submit it

2012-07-18, 12:57 AM	#1
Buford Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Las Vegas Posts: 19,717 Post Thanks / Like	Grocery Getter of the Month - need ideas UPDATE! For those submitting, please get them to me as soon as you can so I KNOW I have x amount of entries and do not need to modify this contest to fit a more broad range of vehicles. You can ALWAYS resubmit before AUG 31 if you want to update the info. I want FOUR pictures - interior (front seats, backseats maybe), exterior, engine and CARGO area. You don't need to have a babyseat, or groceries but it would be highly suggested for getting votes if you can prove you use it for the intended use of getting groceries and putting around town. Also send in a complete modification list. If you think your car is a grocery getter, submit it. I'll be the judge and if I can't decide, I'll ask some outsiders. I am trying to keep it completely unbiased. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT - built/tuned by MC Racing Last edited by Buford; 2012-07-23 at 08:02 PM..

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Mike V Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sedalia Posts: 7,542 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 33 Thanks (Received): 59 Likes (Given): 280 Likes (Received): 264 Dislikes (Given): 2 Dislikes (Received): 8	I'm thinking wagons, hatchbacks, large sedans, and suv's that are mostly stock. Last edited by Mike V; 2012-07-18 at 02:24 AM.. Reason: Added large sedans

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69Mach351 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KS Posts: 4,171 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 64 Thanks (Received): 101 Likes (Given): 323 Likes (Received): 600 Dislikes (Given): 20 Dislikes (Received): 24	Hatchback or wagon. A vehicle that is practical before anything else.

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b16gsr Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,261 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 6 Thanks (Received): 58 Likes (Given): 25 Likes (Received): 231 Dislikes (Given): 0 Dislikes (Received): 6	I would be all over this as we have a couple of examples.

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69Mach351 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KS Posts: 4,171 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 64 Thanks (Received): 101 Likes (Given): 323 Likes (Received): 600 Dislikes (Given): 20 Dislikes (Received): 24	Can't forget vans. Only mini vans though. Full size vans, while awesome, are not grocery getters.

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69Mach351 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KS Posts: 4,171 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 64 Thanks (Received): 101 Likes (Given): 323 Likes (Received): 600 Dislikes (Given): 20 Dislikes (Received): 24	Grocery getters can be modified - after all, curb feelers are not put on at the factory.

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Buford Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Las Vegas Posts: 19,717 Post Thanks / Like	You don't need a baby seat, just throwing out ideas of practicality and using that when taking pictures. As for modified vs stock, id say as long as it has great street manners and any normal person could drive it without having to be a car person would be acceptable. If there is a question about whether a car qualifies or not, post an example here or send me pm before you try to submit it __________________ 1998 Mustang GT - built/tuned by MC Racing