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Noilly Pratt
01-28-2011, 03:29 PM
Figured I'd start off this section ( never done that before :dance: ) with a simple post...a pic of your first car, and your present car...

My Present Car
http://i51.tinypic.com/mcqflh.jpg
1992 Nissan NX 2000. (you can also see my 1992 Ford Aerostar van in the background)

(Like my) First Car
http://i53.tinypic.com/o5w6y0.jpg
1978 Ford Fiesta S, only I had a Webasto sunroof and a black S stripe down the side.

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:00 PM
Oh man, I asked for this section, and didn't even get the first post in!!!:beatdown:

goes to find pics of cars...

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:02 PM
My former daily driver. Mom's DD now. 1999 Camaro Z28, mostly stock:
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/DSC02207.jpg
http://http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/DSC02208.jpg

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:02 PM
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/DSC02208.jpg

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:04 PM
My wife's current daily driver (I drive it more than she does though) 2008 Caliber SRT4
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/DSC02445.jpg

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:05 PM
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/DSC02442.jpg

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:09 PM
A car I bought a couple of years ago to make a bracket racer out of...It's been sitting since (sigh) 1991 Camaro RS
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/651308_6_full.jpg

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:14 PM
Only pic I have on the laptop of my daily driver..03 Dodge Ram
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/100_1947.jpg

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:17 PM
Going to find web pics of other cars..

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:22 PM
Very first car: 1974 Mustang 2, 302 V8. Mom bought it for me when I was 14.
http://www.carpictures1.com/var/albums/1977-ford-mustang-ii_100179505_l_Classic_1024x824.jpg

Mine was a powder blue cheapo repaint, no vinyl top

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:24 PM
Second car, again mom bought for me at 15 yrs old iirc 1973 Fiat spyder;
http://images.hemmings.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/2007-bsc3.jpg

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:28 PM
Last car mom bought me, at 17 or so, 1966 Ambassador, 4 door, powder blue:
http://www.tocmp.com/pix/A/AMC%20images/66Ambassador01-or.jpg

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:37 PM
First I ever bought for myself (used, from my Dad, he bought it new, and I still have it) 1976 Chevy "sport" stepside truck, orange:
http://www.73-87.com/Special_Editions/factory_trucks/Sport/76sport1.jpg

KevinD
01-28-2011, 06:38 PM
I can't believe I found the pic above...I've been trying to figure out for years what the color code was for that truck!!! Woo-hoo, my day is made!!

redred
01-28-2011, 06:39 PM
other than a pair of size 9 adidas superstars this is my ride

http://i.imgur.com/gUcHJ.jpg

:lol:

Goofy
01-28-2011, 07:02 PM
One of you Yanks better own a GTO or i'll be deeply disappointed [-(

KevinD
01-28-2011, 07:18 PM
I actually never owned a goat. My dad had a 66 iirc when I was a kid, but I never drove it. Other cars I had, not pictured here, were a 1968 Camaro, a 1973 Challenger, a 1987 Chevy S-10, and a 1993 Ford Thunderbird.

Major Tool
01-29-2011, 02:03 AM
I won't have any pictures of my 1941 Ford Coupe until I get back home to Phoenix. Didn't bring any here to NY with us. Before anyone suggests it, I didn't buy it brand new in 1941!

The last card I bought brand new was a midnight blue 1999 Cadillac Deville Base Sedan 4.6L V8 with a powder blue cloth top. It's still in my garage back home (I hope!) and my nephew is supposed to be starting it up at least once or twice a month.

Major Tool
01-29-2011, 02:04 AM
One of you Yanks better own a GTO or i'll be deeply disappointed [-(

My nephew has one. Not sure of the year though. It's a sleek fire-engine red.

redred
01-30-2011, 05:06 PM
first car mini
http://i.imgur.com/h8JZ3.jpg
2nd ,3rd ,4th nova's
http://i.imgur.com/LSt8D.jpg
5th ford mondeo
http://i.imgur.com/YI0qL.jpg
6th bag of poop saxo cheap run around
http://i.imgur.com/JuROs.jpg
present shared car seat toledo tdi
http://i.imgur.com/xzj2A.jpg

i haven't included the banger cars or haven't lasted a week

Yt Trash
01-30-2011, 05:59 PM
My first car...Not actual car.

http://i.imgur.com/pi4gG.jpg

My Current one...
Actual van.
http://i.imgur.com/MD28F.jpg

Teh One Who Knocks
01-31-2011, 01:45 AM
My very first car was a 1980 VW Jetta...what a POS. If you drove it too long on a wamr or hot day, it would overheat and you had to sit and wait for it to cool down before you could go again :wha:


Current vehicle is a 2005 4WD Ford Ranger....it's the 2nd straight Ranger I have bought v(it replaced a 1999 Ranger) and I love it.

Dr. Girlfriend
01-31-2011, 02:55 AM
Never really owned a car. :pale:

Here's my current set of wheels:

http://i52.tinypic.com/315xxcn.jpg

DemonGeminiX
01-31-2011, 05:50 AM
My very first car was a white 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier 2-door, passed down to me by my parents in 1993. I drove that car into the ground and replaced it with a black 1997 Honda Civic HX 2-door that I bought new and paid off myself. In 2008, I was in a pretty bad car accident (I was rear ended at a red light by a Dodge Ram going at least 50 mph), and that effectively destroyed my Civic. With what little money that guy's insurance paid out to me (around $4800, I should've sued his ass) and some money I had been saving up, I put a healthy down payment on a used Grey 2006 Honda Civic EX 2-door and am currently paying that off.

Godfather
01-31-2011, 06:08 AM
http://i51.tinypic.com/2mydky9.jpg
My first was an awesome piece of shit. A 1989 Mazda 626. It had power everything, and it all worked really poorly :lol: Sometimes you'd turn on one thing and the other would go. You didn't need keys to open the doors and they flew out of the ignition going around corners. The door-handle didn't work from the inside so you had to wait while the ridiculously slow power window rolled down to let yourself out, then wait to roll it back up. Such a death-trap. It leaked break fluid and burned oil like crazy. Just a lot of great quirks that my friends and I loved. SO many funny stories and awesomely good times in that car. Being the first one with a license and car in high school was a dangerous gift. Too many fond memories. I probably should have died in that thing. It was kind of a sad day when it went to the scrap yard.



http://i53.tinypic.com/2vnjnsn.jpg
A 1998 Nissan Pathfinder is my current car. I've had it for a few years. It has been good, no real problems and it's a lot of fun to drive. It's great for going up the mountain, camping and snowboarding because of the 4x4 and and it's really nice when the weather is nasty. Driving a big car is fun, but the gas millage is a major downside. It's a beast in that regard, especially living in a city of old people with stop and go traffic.

My brother is going to take it off my hands soon, and I'm going to be getting a new sedan of some sort. I'm thinking a nice little Mazda 3. After I find a job that is :lol:

redred
01-31-2011, 07:51 AM
Never really owned a car. :pale:

Here's my current set of wheels:

http://i52.tinypic.com/315xxcn.jpg

do you find parking is a problem in major cities?:lol:

Noilly Pratt
01-31-2011, 04:07 PM
My brother is going to take it off my hands soon, and I'm going to be getting a new sedan of some sort. I'm thinking a nice little Mazda 3. After I find a job that is :lol:

Friends of mine have a brand new Mazda 3 coupe (hers -- 148hp) and Mazdaspeed 3 coupe (his -- 263hp!). They said they each got a sweet deal from the Mazda dealership in Langley...maybe start there when the cash is flowing.

Noilly Pratt
01-31-2011, 04:09 PM
No, sorry Goof - no GTO in my history, either. When I could afford them, they were too gas hoggish. Now, they're collector cars.

Godfather
01-31-2011, 05:34 PM
Friends of mine have a brand new Mazda 3 coupe (hers -- 148hp) and Mazdaspeed 3 coupe (his -- 263hp!). They said they each got a sweet deal from the Mazda dealership in Langley...maybe start there when the cash is flowing.

Good to know!! Thanks man

Dr. Girlfriend
02-01-2011, 02:42 AM
do you find parking is a problem in major cities?:lol:

Hello?!? Look at me! Long hair, no Adam's Apple, boobies, etc. Parking is always a problem!

:lol:

redred
02-01-2011, 07:22 AM
fair point

KevinD
02-01-2011, 01:22 PM
I'm thinking a nice little Mazda 3. After I find a job that is :lol:


Friends of mine have a brand new Mazda 3 coupe (hers -- 148hp) and Mazdaspeed 3 coupe (his -- 263hp!). They said they each got a sweet deal from the Mazda dealership in Langley...maybe start there when the cash is flowing.

Dunno about the Coupe, but the MS3 is a nice little car for the $$. It was one of the cars I looked at before I bought the Caliber SRT4 for my wife. The CSRT4 has a bit more room, and I like it's styling better (that's totally subjective though, lots hate the CSRT4's styling) Unfortunately, though the Cali is still being made, the SRT4 is not.

My honest advice (if this is the first car you will finance) GF, is to buy the cheapest POS you can stand, drive the snot out of it, pay it off, then sell it (not trade in) Then go buy something you like better.

Noilly Pratt
02-01-2011, 02:47 PM
I'm not sold on the Mazda 3 styling myself. But that Mazdaspeed is definitely a powerhouse and it well equipped for the money.

I did just what you said Kev - when I was around GF's age in 1987 - got a VW Fox for 8 grand new, and drove it for 200k, then got the car I have now for 15 grand in 1992. It has 300K on it now. Regular oil changes and attention every 6 - 8 months are the keys for longevity. And, regular "Italian Tune-ups" :D

KevinD
02-01-2011, 03:47 PM
I financed my first in 87 as well. It was a 1 year old chevy S-10, base model, had about 10,000 miles on it iirc. I got it for $6k with 4 year warranty, ect. I drove it for two years (early payoff) then a month after I paid it off, I totaled it mountain racing. I didn't buy another vehicle (financed ) until a few years later (the 93 T-bird) I don't know about now, but when I was that age, it was difficult to get financing if you didn't already have good credit. I financed the S-10 though the Air Force Credit Union, and the interest was really low: 3.2% iirc.
I tend to keep my vehicles until I can't cobble them back together any more, and you are most correct. It is imperative to perform regular maintenance. My 99Z28 has about 190k miles and going strong, the 03 Ram has 210k miles and still has lots of life (it will go to my daughter in 2 more years) then I'll buy myself another truck. Hopefully the wife's CSRT4 is still running good then.

Southern Belle
02-01-2011, 09:57 PM
I'm going to try this again. image thingy wouldn't work for me last night.

Southern Belle
02-01-2011, 10:02 PM
My first, 64 Dodge Dart
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/9753/64dart.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/i/64dart.jpg/)

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My present, 06 HHR

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/2268/hhrg.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/hhrg.jpg/)

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Godfather
02-01-2011, 11:13 PM
My honest advice (if this is the first car you will finance) GF, is to buy the cheapest POS you can stand, drive the snot out of it, pay it off, then sell it (not trade in) Then go buy something you like better.

Meh, I drove a piece of shit in high school and for a few years after. It was fun, but I should have died in it :lol: My current vehicle is in decent shape and paid off but no good if I'm driving across town every single day for work gas wise and in the city.

Time for a respectable car! My parents have a fully stocked Mazda 3 (leather and all), 2005 with low millage that they would sell to me. I could pay them back without any financing which would be great. Dad wants a BMW, mom wants a hybrid so neither of them want the Mazda anymore :lol:

Sounds like my best option for a good car and the payment option is hard to turn down. :thumbsup: For the same price I guess I could get a new Hundai or some shit... not really into that idea. In a perfect world I'd drive a truck but the gas isn't worth it.


I'm not sold on the Mazda 3 styling myself. But that Mazdaspeed is definitely a powerhouse and it well equipped for the money.


I loved the look of them up until the last couple years... they made the front end look like a smilie face or some shit. Not a huge fan. Yeah they haul ass though

KevinD
02-01-2011, 11:27 PM
Oh, I thought you were talking of buying/financing a new car. Getting one you like in good shape from someone you know is always a win/win.

Binky
02-02-2011, 12:01 AM
http://www.magnumforceracing.com/cars/cuda/hemi_cuda_1.JPG

:sad2:
I lie

Southern Belle
02-02-2011, 12:02 AM
You wish?

KevinD
02-02-2011, 12:03 AM
Hell, I'd take (and be happy) with the 86 Camaro in the background!

Binky
02-02-2011, 12:04 AM
Yes, and I would die in a horrible car accident with a smile on my face

Southern Belle
02-02-2011, 12:06 AM
:lol:

KevinD
02-02-2011, 12:10 AM
OPPS, I meant '68, not 86, hahahaha.

Binky
02-02-2011, 12:17 AM
Me too, you know yer cars eh?

KevinD
02-02-2011, 12:26 AM
A bit, but I had a 68 in HS...Easiest way to tel a 68 from a 67 is the vent windows.

Binky
02-02-2011, 12:36 AM
That's pretty impressive

KevinD
02-02-2011, 12:40 AM
What is?

Binky
02-02-2011, 01:08 AM
The ability to differentiate a car make, model and year by the back windows, even if you've had one

KevinD
02-02-2011, 01:13 AM
Oh, got ya. Well, see, I'm not totally sure on the 'vert you posted in the pic, but I THINK it's a 1970 Barracuda. I know it's a 'cuda, just not sure of the year. I grew up when cars of those years (60-70s) were still pretty cheap. For example, I bought my 68 camaro in about 82-83 for about $400 or so.

Noilly Pratt
02-02-2011, 04:48 AM
I know it isn't a '71 Barracuda/Cuda, 'cause those ones had 4 headlights! It used to be a sport, identifying cars by the year. It gets harder after the 80's.

Now, I'd be hard pressed to discern a 2000 Honda Civic from a 2002.

Binky
02-02-2011, 11:49 AM
69 Cuda;)
only way to go

KevinD
02-06-2011, 09:26 PM
Def NOT a 69. 1969 was the last year of the old bodystyle. My vote is a 70 still.


Here's a pic of the first vehicle I ever financed..1986 Chevy S10, pic taken in 86/87, Lackland AFB, South Dakota.


http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/kmdracer/scan0004.jpg

Tank
02-07-2011, 01:00 AM
ok time to add my car to this list . . . .

this is my 1st and present Auto . . . its a '00 Ford Focus 1.6. nothing special but not too shabby either. so far it has survived 5 Wales Rally events and countless offroad adventures in the name of motorsport.

i doubt theres much left in the thing as its getting close to 11 years old and starting to show it. but as long as i can help it, it will never get sold. ive heard so many people say they wish they had never got rid of their 1st auto, and i have plans for it! only mods so far are tints and a decent stereo

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv198/TankRS/26102009113.jpg

Sapphire
02-21-2011, 06:11 PM
I had a lovely Focus last year. Then I wrote it off just outside Perth. Oops! :lol:

Anyway...

First car:

Fiat 131 Super Mirafiori (Not actual car)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/9736/fiat131supermirafiori19ro0.jpg

Current car:

Ford Mondeo (Not actual, for a start mine is manual)

http://www.click-cars.co.uk/756/images/car_id_2882_1.jpg

beowulf
02-21-2011, 09:18 PM
cba to find the real pics on my hard drive...they are there somewhere!...lord knows where lol

first car...........back in 1980 straight after passing my driving test i got a 1973 nissan cherry, same as this but in red (and rust lol)

http://i56.tinypic.com/dg3sc4.jpg

current car.....'04 renault clio sport...bought it new.....black like this one but with standard allys not these after market ones

http://i52.tinypic.com/apoxs.jpg

had plenty of interesting stuff in between.....classic cars and kit cars, and plenty of shit cars too lol

Scuzzbopper
02-22-2011, 06:21 PM
First vehicle. A 1977 Ford Courier. That thing used to backfire like a gunshot 30 seconds after it was shut off.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRHcRqJ_OFBRD8ueigzj5Z5kzsCtD1Gg sLjb5euLYFRR1Z9ToO73A

Current vehicle. 2010 Ford Ranger. I traded in my 2008 F150 after the gulf spill. I panicked and imagined $2 per liter gasoline.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSZNoU4if07htuajAMW1dkHRoMGTm-4x5vnfWWs_dVq_Kc1LokIRg]

I snagged both photos off the net. I'm too lazy to go take pictures right now.

Hugh_Janus
02-27-2011, 03:15 PM
first car was one of these
http://peugeot.mainspot.net/pics/pic124.jpg

current car is one of these
http://www.allvehicles.co.uk/skoda_fabia_vrs_td130pd_black_002.jpg

redred
02-27-2011, 03:19 PM
was that the sri pug ?

Hugh_Janus
02-27-2011, 03:22 PM
no, but it was a 1.9 and I ruined everyone with their 1.2 novas and 1.1 fiestas :mrgreen:

Hugh_Janus
02-28-2011, 05:20 PM
first car was one of these
http://peugeot.mainspot.net/pics/pic124.jpg

current car is one of these
http://www.allvehicles.co.uk/skoda_fabia_vrs_td130pd_black_002.jpg
I also have one of these.... but its fooked and I'm too lazy to fix it
http://www.jm-imports.co.uk/carimages/nissan/180sx7/1.jpg

redred
03-01-2011, 05:26 PM
is that a wankel (rx7)?

Sapphire
03-01-2011, 05:36 PM
I thought it was a 180sx7

redred
03-01-2011, 05:42 PM
I thought it was a 180sx7

think you maybe right after i had a quick look on google images

Hugh_Janus
03-01-2011, 05:47 PM
is that a wankel (rx7)?
:slap:

I thought it was a 180sx7

I'm impressed :-k

beowulf
03-01-2011, 09:27 PM
is that a wankel (rx7)?

its not blue! :haha:

Vensey
03-09-2011, 04:00 PM
My first A to B hand me down from the rents... Quality Craftsmanship! :-k

http://img7.imagevenue.com/loc434/th_685607772_minimetro_122_434lo.jpg

redred
03-09-2011, 04:05 PM
My first A to B hand me down from the rents... Quality Craftsmanship! :-k

http://img7.imagevenue.com/loc434/th_685607772_minimetro_122_434lo.jpg

so many bad memories i hated banger racing these always got my leg trapped between the wheel arch and the pedals :lol:

Vensey
03-09-2011, 04:43 PM
Unlucky for me I had the 4 door version in White!!! My biggest gripe was the manual choke and also the woeful comfort... Think it lasted 6 months until thankfully someone crashed into me and put me out of my misery!