At The Wheel: Alex and 'Luke'

My name: Alex
My age: 25
My profession: Student/Server
City/town: Richmond, VA
Relationship status: Single
Sexuality: Gay
Member name: righhht

What is the best thing that you like about your ride?

I love the reaction it gets from people, it's completely stock but the styling is sweet and the stereo is amazing. I take some road trips, favorite lately was driving to Greensboro, NC to pick up new puppies. Hung out with some friends and went to some cool bars...plus I got 2 puppies! Golden retriever/black labs!

Do you like tinkering under the hood, or do you leave repairs and routine maintenance to your mechanic?

I do not mess around under the hood, I only know very basic things about servicing engines so I leave it to professionals.

What special touches have you added to your car that reflect your personality and individuality?

The only I've done seriously is put some stickers on it and my custom license plate. When I bought it I knew that I would never have to upgrade it. The only thing I want to do is get window tint.

What is the most you’ve ever paid for a car?  What is the most you would ever pay for a car?

$21k, thats how much my newest car was but totally worth it. The most I would ever pay would be relative to my salary; since i'm serving and in school this is all I could do right now.

Do you have a great memory of a date that relates to you car?

Haha well one time I def remember picking up my boyfriend (at the time) and he was amazed at how awesome it was. I know that my car is stock but it has good features...let's just say we had a good time that night!

Do you find yourself more attracted to people with similar car tastes to your own? Or doesn’t it matter?

It doesn't matter that much to me really if I connect with a person but meeting someone that loves cars as much as me is definitely a turnon...

If you had an unlimited budget and could change anything you wanted on your car, what modifications or accessories would you add?

I would take it to the nearest custom shop and say "Go" and let them do whatever they wanted. I would probably want my car to be lowered and get some black rims.

Do you think your car has a personality or soul? What kind of sound or behavior does it have that makes it unmistakably your car?

Sometimes yes, I think it reacts based on how I drive. I know it's just a car but it takes care of my needs.

Do you have a nickname for your car?

Luke, hahaha!

Have you upgraded the car stereo? What is your "dream" sound system?

Nope not at all, all I've done is get an iPod plug put in, it sounds amazing and I bought it stock and it has 2 10" subwoofers in the trunk.

What aspect of your ride most attracted you when you decided to own and drive it?

The color (graphite), the features (leather, xm radio, sound system) and its styling.

Have you ever pushed your car to its performance limit? What was the fastest speed?

The most i've done so far is 115 but only in an area where I know its safe to hit that speed.

What was the first car you ever had? Do you ever get nostalgic for it?

A 1993 Honda Civic; I do sometimes when I see one on the road, or especially when I see the first Fast & Furious movie, because there are three of them that look exactly like mine. minus the green neon lights.

If you could trade your ride in for any other car, what would it be, regardless of the price?

A brand new black Range Rover, they are so freaking sweet

If you share a burning passion for your car like thousands of other gays, now you have a chance to let the world know.  We don't just want to see your auto-obsession, we want to hear all about it!