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KCitons
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Too soon to say on the Forester. It has 34 miles on the odometer. I literally drove it home from the dealership and parked it in the garage. Moved it out twice to work in the garage and that's it. I figure I might as well put the miles on the Fusion before I have to return it. With that said, I went to the dealership expecting to buy the Crosstrek. Drove that the Forester and the Legacy. The Crosstrek didn't have much cargo space and it rode like our 2007 Focus. The Legacy was really nice, but liked the versatility of the Forester.
Not much to the carjacking story. My wife went to work one morning at the post office. It was a small station and they had to park on the street. She parked, grabbed her purse from the passenger seat, when she turned to open the drivers door, there was a guy standing their pointing a sawed off shotgun. He took her purse and the car. Since she was technically on the clock, the Postal Inspectors got involved and it was being reported as a possible federal crime. That night, they found the car burning in a secluded part of town. They suspect the guy was trying to destroy any evidence.
Binky The Doormat
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Corporation
Angry Bovine
1990 Toyota Corolla SR5 1993 - 1995 - Bought my first car without any idea how to do it. When I brought it home, my 10 year old brother said "Hey, where's the lock on this (passenger) side". It had been gouged out. Was driving down the freeway when I got a flat tire. Pulled into a gas station and the guy said "What size tire do you want?" I said, just match the others. He said "Well this one is a 15 which is why the rubber hit the fender well and wrapped around your axle, while the others are 14s". The car smelled of gasoline always. When my fiancee at the time rode in it for the first time, she said we are selling this immediately after the wedding, which we did. Long story short (too late), the car had been totaled and resold, and I had to threaten to sue. Got all my money back plus some and put it in the next car.
1995 Saturn SL2 (new) 1995 - 1996 - My wife's car was paid off, so we traded in the aforementioned death trap for this car. I loved it, we never had a new car growing up. As a young poor couple we could barely afford it, but I absolutely loved it. For about 18 months.
1994 Ford Tempo - 1996 - 18 months after we've been married, I get a call from my wife who is broken down on the interstate. She had no idea what happened, the car just locked up. I asked her how long it had been since she changed the oil. She said "You aren't changing my oil?" That answered the question. We got almost nothing for her car, and was at the max of our car payments thanks to the new Saturn. Sadly, I had to sell the Saturn so we could afford 2 crappy cars. My crappy car was a burgundy 1994 Ford Tempo with this color interior . To this day the most hated thing I have ever owned. I even loved my first piece of crap car because it was my first, I bought it myself, and it looked cool although it had all the problems.
1994 Saturn SL2 - 1997 - 1999 - So I held that piece of crap 5 months before I just couldn't stand to see burgundy on burgundy anymore. Found a really good deal on a Saturn, this one midnight blue. Had a lot of miles on it, but I could make it fit the budget. Only problem was that it was a stick and I had no idea how to drive it. Bought it anyway as this was loaded out with leather, 6 CD changer, and a sunroof. Salesman had to give me a crash course on how to drive it, and I lurched off the lot. Was great until it threw a rod and locked the engine up. Happened to be the one and only time I bought an extended warranty, and they actually covered a new engine. Didn't drive the same after that so I sold it after I got a new job. At this point still upside down in car payments thanks to no oil changes in a year and half for my wife's car.
1998 Ford Explorer - 1999 - 2006 - The first vehicle I ever paid off. Man I loved this SUV. Got a good deal on it because everyone was afraid of exploding tires. Put 150K miles on it, finally no longer upside down in car payments. Kept it until I got in my first and only wreck, a fender bender where I barely hit a Toyota Echo (going maybe 25 mph). The trunk exploded off the Echo like an ejector seat. It did enough damage to the front and side of my car that they totalled it. Very sad to this day.
2000 BMW 530i - 2006 - 2007 - I got a promotion at work, my wife had just gotten a company car, so I got a used BMW with very low miles on it (30K) for the age. Great car, very fast, but after riding up higher in an SUV for 7 years, I could never get used to being low. Also this is when a lot of technology advances hit new cars, and this one felt dated. Was able to sell it easily.
2006 Lexus GX470 - 2007 - 2014 - After the low rider, I determined I was an SUV guy. This is my favorite vehicle ever. The smoothest riding vehicle I've ever had. I got a great deal on it (a pharma sales guy put 75K miles on it in 1.5 years driving from Birmingham to Dallas). It had all the bells and whistles and it makes me sad to this day that it is gone. In 2014 and 200K miles, it needed a ton of work. I didn't want to put that much into it (about $7K to get everything right) and a friend of mine was getting ready to sell his Toyota dealership. I traded it in for my current vehicle.
2014 Toyota Forerunner (new) - 2014 - present - My second new car, and I got a great deal on it. Has everything I need, but just isn't a Lexus. Really fighting the urge to trade it in and get another Lexus. Nothing wrong with this one, and I still feel funny buying a luxury car (but it is so worth it). I don't think I'll ever buy a new car again though, low mileage used is the sweet spot.
1995 Saturn SL2 (new) 1995 - 1996 - My wife's car was paid off, so we traded in the aforementioned death trap for this car. I loved it, we never had a new car growing up. As a young poor couple we could barely afford it, but I absolutely loved it. For about 18 months.
1994 Ford Tempo - 1996 - 18 months after we've been married, I get a call from my wife who is broken down on the interstate. She had no idea what happened, the car just locked up. I asked her how long it had been since she changed the oil. She said "You aren't changing my oil?" That answered the question. We got almost nothing for her car, and was at the max of our car payments thanks to the new Saturn. Sadly, I had to sell the Saturn so we could afford 2 crappy cars. My crappy car was a burgundy 1994 Ford Tempo with this color interior . To this day the most hated thing I have ever owned. I even loved my first piece of crap car because it was my first, I bought it myself, and it looked cool although it had all the problems.
1994 Saturn SL2 - 1997 - 1999 - So I held that piece of crap 5 months before I just couldn't stand to see burgundy on burgundy anymore. Found a really good deal on a Saturn, this one midnight blue. Had a lot of miles on it, but I could make it fit the budget. Only problem was that it was a stick and I had no idea how to drive it. Bought it anyway as this was loaded out with leather, 6 CD changer, and a sunroof. Salesman had to give me a crash course on how to drive it, and I lurched off the lot. Was great until it threw a rod and locked the engine up. Happened to be the one and only time I bought an extended warranty, and they actually covered a new engine. Didn't drive the same after that so I sold it after I got a new job. At this point still upside down in car payments thanks to no oil changes in a year and half for my wife's car.
1998 Ford Explorer - 1999 - 2006 - The first vehicle I ever paid off. Man I loved this SUV. Got a good deal on it because everyone was afraid of exploding tires. Put 150K miles on it, finally no longer upside down in car payments. Kept it until I got in my first and only wreck, a fender bender where I barely hit a Toyota Echo (going maybe 25 mph). The trunk exploded off the Echo like an ejector seat. It did enough damage to the front and side of my car that they totalled it. Very sad to this day.
2000 BMW 530i - 2006 - 2007 - I got a promotion at work, my wife had just gotten a company car, so I got a used BMW with very low miles on it (30K) for the age. Great car, very fast, but after riding up higher in an SUV for 7 years, I could never get used to being low. Also this is when a lot of technology advances hit new cars, and this one felt dated. Was able to sell it easily.
2006 Lexus GX470 - 2007 - 2014 - After the low rider, I determined I was an SUV guy. This is my favorite vehicle ever. The smoothest riding vehicle I've ever had. I got a great deal on it (a pharma sales guy put 75K miles on it in 1.5 years driving from Birmingham to Dallas). It had all the bells and whistles and it makes me sad to this day that it is gone. In 2014 and 200K miles, it needed a ton of work. I didn't want to put that much into it (about $7K to get everything right) and a friend of mine was getting ready to sell his Toyota dealership. I traded it in for my current vehicle.
2014 Toyota Forerunner (new) - 2014 - present - My second new car, and I got a great deal on it. Has everything I need, but just isn't a Lexus. Really fighting the urge to trade it in and get another Lexus. Nothing wrong with this one, and I still feel funny buying a luxury car (but it is so worth it). I don't think I'll ever buy a new car again though, low mileage used is the sweet spot.
KCitons
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Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
Courtjester
The Town Drunk
1969 Mustang--my dad bought it in 1974 and it basically sat in our garage with my mom driving it occasionally to bring us kids to school. My parents gave me this car in 1985 when I turned 16. I spent every cent I earned for years on this car and it still sits in my garage today.
1977 full size Chevy Blazer
1982 full size Chevy Blazer--got to have snow vehicles in Colorado and 69 Mustangs don't exactly work
1988 Honda Prelude--the first car owned by my wife and I. Car was destroyed in an accident with a Ford Explorer. Wife and I were very lucky to survive that one.
1994 Ford Mustang bought brand new. Wow what a POS and traded it in with few miles on it because it was always in the shop
2001 Saturn SL2---bought new. Gave it to my brother when he was down and out and needed a car.
2004 Saturn ION---bought new and it is my wife's daily driver today. We plan to give this to my 17 year old daughter and buy my wife something new in the next 6 months or so.
2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71---love this vehicle. I drove it today matter of fact.
2004 Dodge Ram pickup---yeah not sure why I bought this vehicle. Huge red monster truck with a built engine and big lift kit. Thing was a money pit. Owned for 18 months and it just was cursed--literally cursed. Everything broke on this truck including 3 rack and pinion units, two Power steering pumps, one alternator and all the engine pulleys in a six month stretch. The original owner poured thousands into this vehicle and just abandoned it in a barn and was never found. It ws too big for my work parking garage and I ended up running it into a post. That was the final straw.
2009 red Mitsubishi Lancer GTS---traded the truck in on this and yeah I probably look stupid driving this as a middle aged professional guy with its huge wing spoiler and trunk full of subs---but hey I like it and rotate driving it and my Tahoe.
1977 full size Chevy Blazer
1982 full size Chevy Blazer--got to have snow vehicles in Colorado and 69 Mustangs don't exactly work
1988 Honda Prelude--the first car owned by my wife and I. Car was destroyed in an accident with a Ford Explorer. Wife and I were very lucky to survive that one.
1994 Ford Mustang bought brand new. Wow what a POS and traded it in with few miles on it because it was always in the shop
2001 Saturn SL2---bought new. Gave it to my brother when he was down and out and needed a car.
2004 Saturn ION---bought new and it is my wife's daily driver today. We plan to give this to my 17 year old daughter and buy my wife something new in the next 6 months or so.
2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71---love this vehicle. I drove it today matter of fact.
2004 Dodge Ram pickup---yeah not sure why I bought this vehicle. Huge red monster truck with a built engine and big lift kit. Thing was a money pit. Owned for 18 months and it just was cursed--literally cursed. Everything broke on this truck including 3 rack and pinion units, two Power steering pumps, one alternator and all the engine pulleys in a six month stretch. The original owner poured thousands into this vehicle and just abandoned it in a barn and was never found. It ws too big for my work parking garage and I ended up running it into a post. That was the final straw.
2009 red Mitsubishi Lancer GTS---traded the truck in on this and yeah I probably look stupid driving this as a middle aged professional guy with its huge wing spoiler and trunk full of subs---but hey I like it and rotate driving it and my Tahoe.
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Ron Swanson
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1984 Pontiac Fiero - bought from a kid in math class sight unseen for $900. Lasted two days. Broke the engine mounts learning how to drive a 4 speed manual (didn't even know it was a manual when I bought it). Sat in front of the house for a few weeks and got flooded during a storm. Floated a couple houses down. Guy I knew offered me $500 for it. He towed it to his house and a day later it burned to the frame.
1982 Ford Thunderbird - great car. drove it the last couple years of HS and just beyond.
1976 Dodge Warlock - Still love this truck and wish I had kept it. The Evil Twin of the Lil Red Express.
1990 Mustang GT Convertible - my dream car but it became dated quickly
2000 Nissan Xterra - meh
2003 Dodge Ram Hemi - loved it but sold it for better travel vehicle
2010 Ford Expedition XL - good travel vehicle but otherwise hated this thing. Felt like driving a school bus.
1992 Jeep YJ Renegade. - loved it but didn't use it enough. Replaced with a Willys for the wife's daily driver.
2011 Dodge Ram Hemi - just feels right. Guess I'm a Dodge Truck guy.
2016 LSV (Home Built Street Legal Titled Golf Cart). Can run it on any street posted up to 35 MPH and it will do about 32 MPH. Awesome on the beach.
1982 Ford Thunderbird - great car. drove it the last couple years of HS and just beyond.
1976 Dodge Warlock - Still love this truck and wish I had kept it. The Evil Twin of the Lil Red Express.
1990 Mustang GT Convertible - my dream car but it became dated quickly
2000 Nissan Xterra - meh
2003 Dodge Ram Hemi - loved it but sold it for better travel vehicle
2010 Ford Expedition XL - good travel vehicle but otherwise hated this thing. Felt like driving a school bus.
1992 Jeep YJ Renegade. - loved it but didn't use it enough. Replaced with a Willys for the wife's daily driver.
2011 Dodge Ram Hemi - just feels right. Guess I'm a Dodge Truck guy.
2016 LSV (Home Built Street Legal Titled Golf Cart). Can run it on any street posted up to 35 MPH and it will do about 32 MPH. Awesome on the beach.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Haven't seen Range Rover mentioned, anyone have or had one?
simey
Footballguy
I still have my '94 Buick Roadmaster Wagon. I drove it to Farm Aid in Virginia this past September.My Grandparents had 23 grandkids and we could all fit in their 1977 Ford LTD Station-wagon.
Doctor Detroit
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They have notoriously bad reliability and high customer satisfaction. Basically people who can afford them know they are gonna break a lot but since they don't care much about money, they live with it for the cache. Seems right up your ally.
Seriously though, here is a list of the ten worst brands for reliability in the U.S. Range/Land Rovers will show up in the bottom three of luxury brands for reliability in almost all surveys and is pretty much always the least reliable vehicle purchased in the UK. The only American automaker that shows up in the top ten for reliability is Buick.
Binky The Doormat
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Mr. Know-It-All
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1980 Toyota Tercel Fastback - high school hoopty hand me down from my older brother
1986 Chevy Cavalier - college car, a real beater
1992 Ford Ranger - first new truck I ever bought, before kids started arriving
1994 Ford Windstar - wife vehicle when we had #2
2004 Ford Expedition - wife vehicle when we had #5
2005 Honda Pilot - best vehicle I ever owned, now serves as a good get around vehicle for the high schoolers
2010 Chevy Equinox - got this for the wife after her cancer battle, sold it to my daughter this year cheap as she is expecting twins.
2016 Honda CRV - great vehicle now that two of the kids are married off and only one non-driver left at home
2016 Mazda CX-5 - wife needed new vehicle when we "sold" the Equinox to our daughter.
After the Cavalier, everything we bought was new - hoping to be out of the car buying business for the foreseeable future.
1986 Chevy Cavalier - college car, a real beater
1992 Ford Ranger - first new truck I ever bought, before kids started arriving
1994 Ford Windstar - wife vehicle when we had #2
2004 Ford Expedition - wife vehicle when we had #5
2005 Honda Pilot - best vehicle I ever owned, now serves as a good get around vehicle for the high schoolers
2010 Chevy Equinox - got this for the wife after her cancer battle, sold it to my daughter this year cheap as she is expecting twins.
2016 Honda CRV - great vehicle now that two of the kids are married off and only one non-driver left at home
2016 Mazda CX-5 - wife needed new vehicle when we "sold" the Equinox to our daughter.
After the Cavalier, everything we bought was new - hoping to be out of the car buying business for the foreseeable future.
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cosjobs
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simey
Footballguy
Her name is "Wilma".
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
My wife wants one 
Our car actually wouldn't start in NJ last weekend (2 years old/16k miles), it was towed to Infiniti and they gave us a QX60 for the week - big/roomy, comfortable, decent ride for a truck that size... really liked it.
@mrknowitall
Ive actually heard great things about the CRV - if I get my way when our lease over, I'd like to go to an auction and buy that or a RAV4 with like 10-15k miles and just have it forever.
Our car actually wouldn't start in NJ last weekend (2 years old/16k miles), it was towed to Infiniti and they gave us a QX60 for the week - big/roomy, comfortable, decent ride for a truck that size... really liked it.
@mrknowitall
Ive actually heard great things about the CRV - if I get my way when our lease over, I'd like to go to an auction and buy that or a RAV4 with like 10-15k miles and just have it forever.
simey
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Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
One of the more interesting aspects of this thread is the trends of personal taste and experience. You liked the first Honda or Ram Truck you bought, you buy another one. I see a lot of Jeeps in here for example, Jeeps also have low reliability ratings and high customer satisfaction (at a fraction of the cost of Range Rover though). It also seems that people will shy away from buying another brand of car if they had a bad experience with one.
I think time can heal all wounds and I try to keep an open mind, but after that Chevy Blazer experience I don't see ever buying another Chevy. I like BMWs, Hondas, and to a lesser extent Fords. Nothing against Toyota, never found their vehicles aesthetically pleasing is all but it's easy to see why cars like the Corolla are so popular. A good cheap car that is reliable that will almost certainly last 10 years with minimum problems, yeah that's a smart investment.
Leases suck as a financial move, but when I get older I can see me only leasing. For now though I'm gonna stay with my current vehicles for at least three years, then I'm getting something with AWD, something I should have done in 2010 when I bought new.
I think time can heal all wounds and I try to keep an open mind, but after that Chevy Blazer experience I don't see ever buying another Chevy. I like BMWs, Hondas, and to a lesser extent Fords. Nothing against Toyota, never found their vehicles aesthetically pleasing is all but it's easy to see why cars like the Corolla are so popular. A good cheap car that is reliable that will almost certainly last 10 years with minimum problems, yeah that's a smart investment.
Leases suck as a financial move, but when I get older I can see me only leasing. For now though I'm gonna stay with my current vehicles for at least three years, then I'm getting something with AWD, something I should have done in 2010 when I bought new.
Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
My wife loves the Jeep Grand Cherokees so we keep buying them. We have had good luck with them ...but when they start going (around 160K-180K) they really start going. We had the 2001 until last year when the son totaled it. Prior to the total - had replaced almost everything - started small and then eventually the transmission and then the engine. Should have bailed on it - but when I shopped around we couldn't find anything comparable in the $6K range.
Ended up getting him a 2002 Ford 150 with only 80K miles for $5K (Craigslist grandfather type guy). Runs like a champ. Of course he has banged it up a couple of times already ...but not putting anymore money in it.
I am not overly crazy about the outside looks of the Avalon but the one I have now ('13) looks a little sharper than the one I had before ('97). The inside is pretty damn nice though and they drive great - pretty heavy and quiet car with some power. Both times I bought them from family. Bought the '13 for $20K in '15 with only 8K miles (wife's parents). Should last me 10 years.
Zegras11
Footballguy
1969 Chevy Caprice - old family car I used when I first got my license in 1975. Thing was a tank.
1974 Toyota Corolla - Dad gave this to me my senior year in 1977. I totaled it in a horrendous downpour at the N.Hollywood Gemco (bought by Target) parking lot right before Xmas. I had been promoted from shagging carts to Xmas Tree lot manager. Worked several 12-hour shifts where I'd do the lot from 2-10pm and then restock shelves from 10-2am. I was so tired, and it was raining in sheets, I didn't see the concrete light pole base that wasn't on in the parking lot.
1971 VW Beetle - First car I bought with my own money. Drove it 3 1/2 years. During my jr year at LB ST, I was coming down 2nd street into Belmont Shores. Two cars in front of me stopped, car in front of me stopped, I stopped, car behind me did not stop. Cranked the wheel to the left and leaned to my left to avoid straight on as much as I could. Had nice whiplash in left shoulder area that I still feel. I was on my own. Insurance guy knocks on door out of the blue and asks if I would settle for $450. Thought I swindled him!
I get the car back like five weeks later. It was at a shop in Costa Mesa down the street from my dad's work. I leave my dad's place after 15 minute visit and a little ####### MG going 65 in a 35 hits me as I'm pulling out of my dad's shop. I maybe had it 20 minutes, and it was totaled.
1981 Toyota Starlet - Out of the blue, my dad takes me to the dealership. Asks me to get in car. I'm 6'4". He asks me if I fit. Amazingly I do in this tin can. He writes a check for $5k and the car is mine. Goofy car for the early '80's, but I loved it. My dad bought it for me with the insurance money from my brother passing away. Put a nice sound system in it. Great times. Road trips to Vegas and Palm Springs with frat bros. Had an epic night doing shrooms and driving through the tunnels near the Long Beach airport with my roommate hanging out of the rear hatch upside down starring at the tunnel lights. Don't think I've ever laughed harder my entire life.
1985 Toyota MR2 - was one of the first 50 to get one in OC. Most leg room I've ever had in a car. Loved this car. Let friend drive it back from SAE Overnighter in Palm Springs as I was passed out. Wake up going 110 on I10 and we get pulled over and somehow ditched the weed safely.
1983 VW Jetta - Mostly wife's car she bought with some inheritance money from an aunt she barely knew. We refinance for down to buy our first real estate.
1989 Dodge Minivan - Twins are born and wife insists.
1992 Dodge Minivan - upgrade to some new features.
1996 Dodge Minivan - trade in for a new one.
1998 Honda Pilot - Everyone is telling us that Honda is much better. It probably was, but we get a true lemon and turn it back in after about 5 days.
1998 Toyota Sienna - Get the extended version with every bell and whistle. We know have three kids. Use it in 2001 on 50-day, 15-ballpark tour of US and Niagara Falls. We keep this for a long time and wife mostly drives it starting 2002.
2001 Toyota MR2 - I buy a second gen MR2. Just not the same as the first.
2002 Hyundai XG350 - I buy this new on 0% financing. First car I ever paid off in full. Very nice ride.
2006 Mercedes C300 - Worst buy ever. Payment way too high. Just wasn't worth it.
2004 Honda Pilot - Wife trades in Sienna and gets used Pilot in 2009. She still drives it. By far best value for money spent. We paid $12k with 85K miles on it. Still runs great.
1998 Lexus LS-V8 - Pick up used with 100k on it for 10k. Trade in after a year.
2010 Chevy Equinox - Buy one at CarMax after renting one on a SoCal trip. Car did the job for the time needed. Son now drives it.
2008 Chevy Tahoe - Buy early 2014. Need a car like this living in Idaho. Was in amazing shape for having 90k on it. Tows the 24 ft just fine. Suck it Dr D!
1974 Toyota Corolla - Dad gave this to me my senior year in 1977. I totaled it in a horrendous downpour at the N.Hollywood Gemco (bought by Target) parking lot right before Xmas. I had been promoted from shagging carts to Xmas Tree lot manager. Worked several 12-hour shifts where I'd do the lot from 2-10pm and then restock shelves from 10-2am. I was so tired, and it was raining in sheets, I didn't see the concrete light pole base that wasn't on in the parking lot.
1971 VW Beetle - First car I bought with my own money. Drove it 3 1/2 years. During my jr year at LB ST, I was coming down 2nd street into Belmont Shores. Two cars in front of me stopped, car in front of me stopped, I stopped, car behind me did not stop. Cranked the wheel to the left and leaned to my left to avoid straight on as much as I could. Had nice whiplash in left shoulder area that I still feel. I was on my own. Insurance guy knocks on door out of the blue and asks if I would settle for $450. Thought I swindled him!
I get the car back like five weeks later. It was at a shop in Costa Mesa down the street from my dad's work. I leave my dad's place after 15 minute visit and a little ####### MG going 65 in a 35 hits me as I'm pulling out of my dad's shop. I maybe had it 20 minutes, and it was totaled.
1981 Toyota Starlet - Out of the blue, my dad takes me to the dealership. Asks me to get in car. I'm 6'4". He asks me if I fit. Amazingly I do in this tin can. He writes a check for $5k and the car is mine. Goofy car for the early '80's, but I loved it. My dad bought it for me with the insurance money from my brother passing away. Put a nice sound system in it. Great times. Road trips to Vegas and Palm Springs with frat bros. Had an epic night doing shrooms and driving through the tunnels near the Long Beach airport with my roommate hanging out of the rear hatch upside down starring at the tunnel lights. Don't think I've ever laughed harder my entire life.
1985 Toyota MR2 - was one of the first 50 to get one in OC. Most leg room I've ever had in a car. Loved this car. Let friend drive it back from SAE Overnighter in Palm Springs as I was passed out. Wake up going 110 on I10 and we get pulled over and somehow ditched the weed safely.
1983 VW Jetta - Mostly wife's car she bought with some inheritance money from an aunt she barely knew. We refinance for down to buy our first real estate.
1989 Dodge Minivan - Twins are born and wife insists.
1992 Dodge Minivan - upgrade to some new features.
1996 Dodge Minivan - trade in for a new one.
1998 Honda Pilot - Everyone is telling us that Honda is much better. It probably was, but we get a true lemon and turn it back in after about 5 days.
1998 Toyota Sienna - Get the extended version with every bell and whistle. We know have three kids. Use it in 2001 on 50-day, 15-ballpark tour of US and Niagara Falls. We keep this for a long time and wife mostly drives it starting 2002.
2001 Toyota MR2 - I buy a second gen MR2. Just not the same as the first.
2002 Hyundai XG350 - I buy this new on 0% financing. First car I ever paid off in full. Very nice ride.
2006 Mercedes C300 - Worst buy ever. Payment way too high. Just wasn't worth it.
2004 Honda Pilot - Wife trades in Sienna and gets used Pilot in 2009. She still drives it. By far best value for money spent. We paid $12k with 85K miles on it. Still runs great.
1998 Lexus LS-V8 - Pick up used with 100k on it for 10k. Trade in after a year.
2010 Chevy Equinox - Buy one at CarMax after renting one on a SoCal trip. Car did the job for the time needed. Son now drives it.
2008 Chevy Tahoe - Buy early 2014. Need a car like this living in Idaho. Was in amazing shape for having 90k on it. Tows the 24 ft just fine. Suck it Dr D!
Doctor Detroit
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There he is! 
Mr. Landry
Footballguy
1977 Datsun 280Z: Dad's car. Let me drive it when I needed it. My senior year he offered to let me have it or I could get a used car. Stupidly chose a used car:
1985 Pontiac Fiero: First real car. A huge piece of sh!t. Would overheat if I drove it more than 45 minutes. Constantly had to add coolant every 150 miles.
1984 Nissan 280ZX: Dad's car again. Sold it to me (on the cheap) my senior year of college. Solid car. One of my favorites.
1996 Ford Expedition: First new car. Bought with wife a few years into marriage.
1998 Ford Aerostar: Necessity with kids. Did it's job, but was not real fun to drive.
1999 Ford Mustang: Kept the Aerostar for transporting the kids, but needed something for myself. Guy pulled out in front of me and I totaled it 9 months after purchase.
2000 Ford Mustang: Used the insurance money to buy the exact same car, newer model. Have been driving it ever since.
1985 Pontiac Fiero: First real car. A huge piece of sh!t. Would overheat if I drove it more than 45 minutes. Constantly had to add coolant every 150 miles.
1984 Nissan 280ZX: Dad's car again. Sold it to me (on the cheap) my senior year of college. Solid car. One of my favorites.
1996 Ford Expedition: First new car. Bought with wife a few years into marriage.
1998 Ford Aerostar: Necessity with kids. Did it's job, but was not real fun to drive.
1999 Ford Mustang: Kept the Aerostar for transporting the kids, but needed something for myself. Guy pulled out in front of me and I totaled it 9 months after purchase.
2000 Ford Mustang: Used the insurance money to buy the exact same car, newer model. Have been driving it ever since.
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Bull Dozier
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1980 Olds Cutlass Supreme - Owned for roughly one day. My parents bought it for my brother and I to share in high school. Drove it daily through senior year. Once I graduated my parents were going to sell it to me for $1000. They went to put new tired on it and it never started again (got my money back).
1986 Olds Cutlass Supreme - Loved the first one, got a newer one to replace it. Drove it for about 8 years. Loved that car, but reliable it was not.
1999 Jeep Wrangler - Bought brand new once I got my first real job. Spent way to much and my first lesson in spending too much on vehicles.
2000 Dodge Caravan - Traded in the Jeep when we had our first kid. Rear facing child seat did not fit in the back of the Jeep. (Wife daily driver)
1998(ish) Toyota Carolla - Bought from my parents to be our second car. Didn't own very long, but one of the few cars I only had no maintenance issues.
1993 Toyota Camry - Traded the Carolla to my parents for the nicer, larger Camry. Carolla was basic. Camry was XLE with leater, V-6, etc. Loved that car, but it blew a gasket after six months (didn't get my money back this time).
1999 Ford F-150 - Great Truck. Loved that thing. Very reliable, got a great price for it, but we were struggling and gas was $4 a gallon, and I had to put a decent number of miles on it.
2002 Toyota Camry - Traded in the F-150 for something with better gas mileage. One of the longest owned cars I've had. Put almost 100,000 miles on it before I handed it down to my step daughter when I bought.
2006 Toyota Sienna - Caravan was totaled when my wife was rear ended. The Caravan was a piece of junk, but the insurance company gave us a great deal on the check they cut. Wife is still driving the Sienna, and we've put over 130,000 miles on it (bought it a year old with 20k on it). Needs to be replaces soon as things are falling apart on it.
2006 Nissan Sentra - Very nice little car, but I didn't love the stiff ride. Would be nice in a location with better streets, but with the constant pot holes in Minnesota, it was a constantly jarring ride.
1999 Toyota Camry - 2002 Camry died, so I sold the Sienna and used the money to buy two cars, chipped in for a old Cavalier for the step daughter, and bought this Camry for myself. Wanted to pay cash and found this for a great price. Was a decent car and would still be driving it if not for the next car.
2002 Lexus ES300 - Parents bought new, but wanted to replace it a little over a year ago. They sold it to me for what the dealer was going to give them on trade ($3000). I was able to sell the Camry for $2250, so it was a no brainer to upgrade. (Still driving). Has high mileage, but I hope to hand down to my boys to share during their high school days and I get something newer.
1986 Olds Cutlass Supreme - Loved the first one, got a newer one to replace it. Drove it for about 8 years. Loved that car, but reliable it was not.
1999 Jeep Wrangler - Bought brand new once I got my first real job. Spent way to much and my first lesson in spending too much on vehicles.
2000 Dodge Caravan - Traded in the Jeep when we had our first kid. Rear facing child seat did not fit in the back of the Jeep. (Wife daily driver)
1998(ish) Toyota Carolla - Bought from my parents to be our second car. Didn't own very long, but one of the few cars I only had no maintenance issues.
1993 Toyota Camry - Traded the Carolla to my parents for the nicer, larger Camry. Carolla was basic. Camry was XLE with leater, V-6, etc. Loved that car, but it blew a gasket after six months (didn't get my money back this time).
1999 Ford F-150 - Great Truck. Loved that thing. Very reliable, got a great price for it, but we were struggling and gas was $4 a gallon, and I had to put a decent number of miles on it.
2002 Toyota Camry - Traded in the F-150 for something with better gas mileage. One of the longest owned cars I've had. Put almost 100,000 miles on it before I handed it down to my step daughter when I bought.
2006 Toyota Sienna - Caravan was totaled when my wife was rear ended. The Caravan was a piece of junk, but the insurance company gave us a great deal on the check they cut. Wife is still driving the Sienna, and we've put over 130,000 miles on it (bought it a year old with 20k on it). Needs to be replaces soon as things are falling apart on it.
2006 Nissan Sentra - Very nice little car, but I didn't love the stiff ride. Would be nice in a location with better streets, but with the constant pot holes in Minnesota, it was a constantly jarring ride.
1999 Toyota Camry - 2002 Camry died, so I sold the Sienna and used the money to buy two cars, chipped in for a old Cavalier for the step daughter, and bought this Camry for myself. Wanted to pay cash and found this for a great price. Was a decent car and would still be driving it if not for the next car.
2002 Lexus ES300 - Parents bought new, but wanted to replace it a little over a year ago. They sold it to me for what the dealer was going to give them on trade ($3000). I was able to sell the Camry for $2250, so it was a no brainer to upgrade. (Still driving). Has high mileage, but I hope to hand down to my boys to share during their high school days and I get something newer.
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1973 Chevy Monte Carlo- Willed to me when my aunt and uncle died. An awesome car for my first.
1979 Datsun 210- The car I learned how to drive a stick in.
1983 Pontiac Firebird- Great car. Brown with gold eagle.
1986 Chevy S10- My first truck.
1986 Pontiac Fiero- Loved this car, but first wife left me with a mountain of debt and it got repo'd.
1982 Chevy Chevette- Bought it at a "Buy Here-Pay Here" because my credit was shot. Crappy car, but beat walking.
1984 Ford Mustang- Worst car ever.
1990 Isuzu Amigo- Only vehicle I bought new and payed off completely.
1994 Ford Explorer- For the wife. Bought from her parents
1998 Ford Explorer- Traded up to a new one.
2001 Dodge Intrepid- Traded the Amigo in for it.
2003 Pontiac Firebird- Great car...until I had to drive it during an ice storm.
2002 Ford Windstar- Traded the Explorer in for a minivan.
2005 Honda Accord- Working at the airport required me to work during snow/ice storms. Had to trade in the firebird for something that could get me there reliably.
2007 Honda Civic Hybrid- 40+ MPG was great, until the battery started degrading.
2012 Honda CRV- Traded the minvan in for this.
2012 Honda Civic- Traded the Hybrid in for this. Bad year to do it. First year of re-design.
2013 Honda Pilot- Traded the CRV in for this.
2013 Honda Civic- Honda made a good deal for me because I wasn't happy with the '12. Did it at the same time as the CRV/Pilot switch.
2015 Ford Mustang- Got really tired of driving around in a Honda. Wanted to get back to sports cars and fell in love with the Mustang design.
1979 Datsun 210- The car I learned how to drive a stick in.
1983 Pontiac Firebird- Great car. Brown with gold eagle.
1986 Chevy S10- My first truck.
1986 Pontiac Fiero- Loved this car, but first wife left me with a mountain of debt and it got repo'd.
1982 Chevy Chevette- Bought it at a "Buy Here-Pay Here" because my credit was shot. Crappy car, but beat walking.
1984 Ford Mustang- Worst car ever.
1990 Isuzu Amigo- Only vehicle I bought new and payed off completely.
1994 Ford Explorer- For the wife. Bought from her parents
1998 Ford Explorer- Traded up to a new one.
2001 Dodge Intrepid- Traded the Amigo in for it.
2003 Pontiac Firebird- Great car...until I had to drive it during an ice storm.
2002 Ford Windstar- Traded the Explorer in for a minivan.
2005 Honda Accord- Working at the airport required me to work during snow/ice storms. Had to trade in the firebird for something that could get me there reliably.
2007 Honda Civic Hybrid- 40+ MPG was great, until the battery started degrading.
2012 Honda CRV- Traded the minvan in for this.
2012 Honda Civic- Traded the Hybrid in for this. Bad year to do it. First year of re-design.
2013 Honda Pilot- Traded the CRV in for this.
2013 Honda Civic- Honda made a good deal for me because I wasn't happy with the '12. Did it at the same time as the CRV/Pilot switch.
2015 Ford Mustang- Got really tired of driving around in a Honda. Wanted to get back to sports cars and fell in love with the Mustang design.
Dr. Octopus
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1983 Datsun 2010 (used) - orange
1991 Eagle Premier (used) - black
1993 Hyundai Sonata (?) - (used) blue/gray
(long gap where I lived in Hoboken, Jersey City and Weehawken and worked in NYC - with no car)
2003 Honda Civic (new lease) - black
2001 - Toyota Avalon - metallic blue-gray
2012 Honda CRV (new) - charcoal
2015 Mercedes GLK (certified pre-owned) - white
1991 Eagle Premier (used) - black
1993 Hyundai Sonata (?) - (used) blue/gray
(long gap where I lived in Hoboken, Jersey City and Weehawken and worked in NYC - with no car)
2003 Honda Civic (new lease) - black
2001 - Toyota Avalon - metallic blue-gray
2012 Honda CRV (new) - charcoal
2015 Mercedes GLK (certified pre-owned) - white
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IC FBGCav
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(used) 1984 - Dodge 600 - Blue - Basically a handed down K-car
(used) 1985 - Dodge Daytona Turbo - Black - Almost died many times drag racing in this car, just too dumb at that age to have a car with that much power.
(used) 1993 - Mitsubishi Mirage - Silver - Easily the worst car I ever had.
(used) 1990 - Chevy Cavalier - Blue - Bought it from a friend for 1k after the engine in the Mirage blew
(new) 1999 - Chevy Cavalier - Gold - Kept this and drove it into the ground but not a great car
(new) 2003 - Ford F150 - Black - Everyone needs a truck - it has 113K on it and still have it.
(used) 2003 - Nissan Altima - Silver - Got an incredible deal on this in 2006. This thing was loaded with everything drove it from 2006 to 2014, loved this car.
(new) 2014 - Honda CRV - White - Wanted to SUV to make it easy to transport my elderly dog. She couldn't get in and out of the car anymore. I really like this ride but I hate buying new cars, it seems like a waste of money. Almost got a 2011 CRV for half the price but once I test drove the new one I was sold. I got 0% financing but I still cringe every month when I make a car payment because I went from 2011 until almost 2015 without one. Cut's into my fun money :(
(used) 1985 - Dodge Daytona Turbo - Black - Almost died many times drag racing in this car, just too dumb at that age to have a car with that much power.
(used) 1993 - Mitsubishi Mirage - Silver - Easily the worst car I ever had.
(used) 1990 - Chevy Cavalier - Blue - Bought it from a friend for 1k after the engine in the Mirage blew
(new) 1999 - Chevy Cavalier - Gold - Kept this and drove it into the ground but not a great car
(new) 2003 - Ford F150 - Black - Everyone needs a truck - it has 113K on it and still have it.
(used) 2003 - Nissan Altima - Silver - Got an incredible deal on this in 2006. This thing was loaded with everything drove it from 2006 to 2014, loved this car.
(new) 2014 - Honda CRV - White - Wanted to SUV to make it easy to transport my elderly dog. She couldn't get in and out of the car anymore. I really like this ride but I hate buying new cars, it seems like a waste of money. Almost got a 2011 CRV for half the price but once I test drove the new one I was sold. I got 0% financing but I still cringe every month when I make a car payment because I went from 2011 until almost 2015 without one. Cut's into my fun money :(
Poke_4_Life
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1979 Chevy Truck, rebuilt the engine w/ my uncle one week. Only drove it for a year tho, as it was my dad's and then my brother's.
1980 El Camino, electric blue. My first car purchase. That car was fun but it was way too noticeable and living in a small town a teen boy doesn't want to be recognized all over town. Had done a bunch of work on this car and sold it at a profit of a 'rack'.
1980 Olds Cutlass Supreme. I enjoyed it. Had a 4-barrel and got me through a lot of college.
1992 S10 Blazer. Not sure on the year model. Finished college in this. Had the 4.3L v6 and 4 wheel drive. Drove this the rest of college and until I got my first 'real job'.
2001 Ford Ranger. Bought this new after I had wrecked my Blazer. Was actually working for Ford at the time so got a really good deal. Enjoyed this truck but it was a little small for my taste, and after 8 years the engine was really starting to act up.
2003 Toyota Highlander, wife's car. Had this car for 13 years and 225k miles. Never a serious mechanical problem. Made me a big Toyota fan. Didn't really want to get rid of it, but we were getting scared to take it on long trips so decided it was time to upgrade.
2006 Honda Accord. Kid's car, bought in 2014. Had body damage when we bought it but ran well. Still runs well and has more body damage from the teen.
2008 F150 SuperCrew with towing package. Bought used w/ under 10k miles on it. Love this truck. Not changing rides again anytime soon. Can hold 5 adults when needed, can still haul stuff in the bed and can tow whatever I need/want to tow.
2016 Nissan Rogue. New. Just bought this for the wife. I really wanted to go Toyota but she rented a Rogue last summer and liked it. So far the car has been great, but its only been 6 weeks. Wow, technology has changed in cars. This was has blindspot warnings, the electronic braking thing, cameras all around for parking, plus it gets 28mpg in the city. We never got over 24 on road trips in the Highlander. Haven't taken it on a road trip yet, but one weekend a 90 mile roundtrip we got close to 35mpg.
1980 El Camino, electric blue. My first car purchase. That car was fun but it was way too noticeable and living in a small town a teen boy doesn't want to be recognized all over town. Had done a bunch of work on this car and sold it at a profit of a 'rack'.
1980 Olds Cutlass Supreme. I enjoyed it. Had a 4-barrel and got me through a lot of college.
1992 S10 Blazer. Not sure on the year model. Finished college in this. Had the 4.3L v6 and 4 wheel drive. Drove this the rest of college and until I got my first 'real job'.
2001 Ford Ranger. Bought this new after I had wrecked my Blazer. Was actually working for Ford at the time so got a really good deal. Enjoyed this truck but it was a little small for my taste, and after 8 years the engine was really starting to act up.
2003 Toyota Highlander, wife's car. Had this car for 13 years and 225k miles. Never a serious mechanical problem. Made me a big Toyota fan. Didn't really want to get rid of it, but we were getting scared to take it on long trips so decided it was time to upgrade.
2006 Honda Accord. Kid's car, bought in 2014. Had body damage when we bought it but ran well. Still runs well and has more body damage from the teen.
2008 F150 SuperCrew with towing package. Bought used w/ under 10k miles on it. Love this truck. Not changing rides again anytime soon. Can hold 5 adults when needed, can still haul stuff in the bed and can tow whatever I need/want to tow.
2016 Nissan Rogue. New. Just bought this for the wife. I really wanted to go Toyota but she rented a Rogue last summer and liked it. So far the car has been great, but its only been 6 weeks. Wow, technology has changed in cars. This was has blindspot warnings, the electronic braking thing, cameras all around for parking, plus it gets 28mpg in the city. We never got over 24 on road trips in the Highlander. Haven't taken it on a road trip yet, but one weekend a 90 mile roundtrip we got close to 35mpg.
WilliamBonney
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94 Honda Accord
01 Mitsubishi Eclispe
04 Chevrolet Colorado
07 Chevrolet Avalanche
15 Toyota Tacoma
01 Mitsubishi Eclispe
04 Chevrolet Colorado
07 Chevrolet Avalanche
15 Toyota Tacoma
Dismattle
Footballguy
My 2nd car was a 72 Camaro! Think there was something like 72K Camaros produced, which was kinda interesting because of the amounts produced in both 71 and 73.. Boy oh Boy what a story.. I had went with a mechanic (Family friend) to look at a Nova with a fresh motor (solid price too) While what do you know The tard switched the wheels, from the ones in the picture.. The mechanic makes a deal of sorts to me about the whole principle of things.. Long story short, I was offered to pay extra for the wheels. While I am talking about buying a Camaro right! So yeah, we left out of there.. The best and worst about this Camaro (she was freshly painted BLACK) The motor wasnt anything close to fresh (nor the tranny) But she looked Hot! Now I did see the repair spots up close, but kinda shrugged em off! (fwiw) Black is probably the worst color to paint any average project car.
However, I was loving Camaro's than.. I hadnt much plans for College (costs) and spent sometime enjoying an 85 Z.. (imo) It was probably the first year in a progression to what we see Company's putting out now like the "HellCat" No my car didnt have 700Horse's or anything close too that.. But she had pickup, and a nice sound.. (imho) She looked better than any other car made too ..
My next car was an actual "mature car".. It showed little to no signs of "size/performance issues". LOL I had learned about insurance costs I knew more about how tickets worked I knew something about gas mileage I came real close to my first bike, which woulda been an 883 I looked pretty hard at a Montero I stronly considered a 3cyl turbo Chevy But, no I bought a brand new Ford Escort Pony! Every man should pull a car off the lot with .04 miles on the odometer (It just feels right) Now I really took care of this beach.. But I heard some line about some B.S., and gave the car away, after about 8 years of dedicated duty!
Now my ex's family had a 71 Dodge Polara which they give to me.. I needed to put more money into the car than it was actually worth, but I used the "hobby shop" while in the Navy, and it worked out pretty smooth.. That boat had some power! Outrageous amounts of room too I loaned that car to a friend, who said it broke down (out of town)
Lets just say, I dont want anyone confused into thinking Im a mechanic of any sorts! However, I believe Id seen enough, and heard enough car sounds to know good from bad.. Basically I drove an 85 BMW 320i for quite awhile.. In some respects, I guess I could see what others know or believe about "Beemers" But it really shouldnt all be about what others see and think..
I know somebody is probably waiting to read about my street legal ProStreet right, But Ive been enjoying Saturns for years now.. My wife bought our last one in 2005, and its only got like I dunno 60K.. Looks good, and sounds great! Think I might have put a bit more than shes worth into the older one recently (while not really) having a new exhaust and such installed. But aside from a small door issue, shes mechanically sound.. Think all the cold weather, and Icy hard to turn frozen locks took their toll, and led to the door locking mechanism bending.. It might be a quick fix, but its not top of the list
Lets cut to the chase OP How about a post explaining our next vehicle.. Id love to hear info on dos and donts involving a Dodge Ram 1500 (maybe a Ford 150) Better half likes Ford Trucks I would guess Chevy/GMC talk might be helpful too
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⚡DEADHEAD⚡
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1977 Volkswagen Scirocco - My dad bought this car new, gave it to his brother and by the time I was a senior in high school in 1990, it was mine.
1983 Saab 900 Turbo - First car I ever bought, owned it for two months. Todd Steussie, when he was playing at Cal (and later as a tackle for the Vikings for many years), hit me pulling out of a parking spot and the car was a total.
1985 Saab 900S - Car got me through college. Great road trip car. Eventually sold it to my brother.
1990 BMW 325i - Got a loan from the bank to buy this car used. Really nice shape with 56k miles, but when I tried to sell it in the late 1990s, I learned through Carfax that the dudes I bought it from rolled it back 100k miles. Ouch. Sold it to my brother's friend, who fixed it up and then totaled it.
1969 Mercedes 280 SL - A little two-seater convertible, stick. Bought it locally from an older guy who had a stroke and couldn't drive stick anymore. Got it for $14k. White with red interior. Super fun car. I'd drive this car 100 mph across the Bay Bridge. I got into these cars because my dad had a 250SL when I was a kid (I wrecked this car in high school...ouch again). Went to grad school and had to sell it because I bought it with my credit card and I never could get out from under the payments. I sold the car after a few years for $14,100. That car is worth $60k today.
1990 Acura Legend - After a stint in Europe, got this car while I got back on my feet. Dad bought this car new, ultimately gave it to my grandma, and after a while it sat in a garage. I got it in 2007 with 50k miles on it.
2007 Toyota RAV4 - Needed a reliable car for my commute and a safe car because we were gonna have kids. First car I bought new.
2003 BMW 325i - Bought for my wife from a friend. Good car.
2016 BMW X5 - A couple promotions, a new job for my wife, so we picked this guy up. Leased. Love it.
2016 BMW 328i - Got a great deal. Too good to pass up. Leased.
1965 Chevrolet Impala - Just bought this a few days ago. Convertible, big block, 4 speed. I have visions of going to kids soccer games, getting ice cream, cruising up the California coast, Napa or Tahoe. Pretty excited about this. Hopefully arrives Friday. And hopefully in as good a shape as presented. Yes, bought online in an auction.
1983 Saab 900 Turbo - First car I ever bought, owned it for two months. Todd Steussie, when he was playing at Cal (and later as a tackle for the Vikings for many years), hit me pulling out of a parking spot and the car was a total.
1985 Saab 900S - Car got me through college. Great road trip car. Eventually sold it to my brother.
1990 BMW 325i - Got a loan from the bank to buy this car used. Really nice shape with 56k miles, but when I tried to sell it in the late 1990s, I learned through Carfax that the dudes I bought it from rolled it back 100k miles. Ouch. Sold it to my brother's friend, who fixed it up and then totaled it.
1969 Mercedes 280 SL - A little two-seater convertible, stick. Bought it locally from an older guy who had a stroke and couldn't drive stick anymore. Got it for $14k. White with red interior. Super fun car. I'd drive this car 100 mph across the Bay Bridge. I got into these cars because my dad had a 250SL when I was a kid (I wrecked this car in high school...ouch again). Went to grad school and had to sell it because I bought it with my credit card and I never could get out from under the payments. I sold the car after a few years for $14,100. That car is worth $60k today.
1990 Acura Legend - After a stint in Europe, got this car while I got back on my feet. Dad bought this car new, ultimately gave it to my grandma, and after a while it sat in a garage. I got it in 2007 with 50k miles on it.
2007 Toyota RAV4 - Needed a reliable car for my commute and a safe car because we were gonna have kids. First car I bought new.
2003 BMW 325i - Bought for my wife from a friend. Good car.
2016 BMW X5 - A couple promotions, a new job for my wife, so we picked this guy up. Leased. Love it.
2016 BMW 328i - Got a great deal. Too good to pass up. Leased.
1965 Chevrolet Impala - Just bought this a few days ago. Convertible, big block, 4 speed. I have visions of going to kids soccer games, getting ice cream, cruising up the California coast, Napa or Tahoe. Pretty excited about this. Hopefully arrives Friday. And hopefully in as good a shape as presented. Yes, bought online in an auction.
Otis
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Otis
Footballguy
Bumping to add:
1979 International Scout Traveler (ended up buying this last year instead of the old Jeeps I was exploring; super cool, fun, head turner, great for cruising around on a nice spring day)
The Yukon has been acting funny, so we started looking at the new Expeditions, which are totally awesome. Test drove one and it's just a lot smoother driving than the Yukon. But we'd also have to invest a ton in it, as we'd only get about $40k for the Yukon in a trade, and the Expedition with the equipment I'd want will probably be $75k. Not to mention I'm not crazy about the idea of spending $75k on a Ford...
pollardsvision
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Had a recent scare with my '01 Echo, the 2nd car I ever owned and have had since before I could legally buy alcohol. Drove home through some flash flooding the other week. Water flying every where, control panel flickering like crazy. Any other car, and I'd have been worried about her even getting me home.
Couple days later, engine sputtering to point where it really couldn't be driven, check engine light on. Was about to taker her into the shop, but figured I'd try changing the spark plugs just for ####s and giggles. Pulled the first ignition coil boot and it was covered in mud, with water pooing all around the spark plug. Got it all cleaned out, changed plugs. Boom! Purrs like a kitten.
Couple days later, engine sputtering to point where it really couldn't be driven, check engine light on. Was about to taker her into the shop, but figured I'd try changing the spark plugs just for ####s and giggles. Pulled the first ignition coil boot and it was covered in mud, with water pooing all around the spark plug. Got it all cleaned out, changed plugs. Boom! Purrs like a kitten.
The General
Footballguy
82 Volvo DL - Beast
86 (?) Isuzu Impulse
90 something Subaru Wagon
2010 Audi A4
need a new car in the next year or so.
86 (?) Isuzu Impulse
90 something Subaru Wagon
2010 Audi A4
need a new car in the next year or so.
Man In The Box
Footballguy
1988 Ford Escort
1990 Chrysler New Yorker
1998 Kia Sephia
2002 Hyundai Sonata
2005 Volkswagen Jetta
2010 Ford Edge
2012 Ford Fusion
2014 Honda Accord
2017 Jeep Cherokee
Wow, I’m one boring dude. Once the kids are grown, screw it, I’m getting a Shelby Mustang.
1990 Chrysler New Yorker
1998 Kia Sephia
2002 Hyundai Sonata
2005 Volkswagen Jetta
2010 Ford Edge
2012 Ford Fusion
2014 Honda Accord
2017 Jeep Cherokee
Wow, I’m one boring dude. Once the kids are grown, screw it, I’m getting a Shelby Mustang.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
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arctic_panzer_wolf
Footballguy
1988-Ford Taurus. First car, hand me down from parents. It was a hideous brown color with purple flakes. Had some fun in this car though and lots of pot was smoked in it. Parents sold it before I went to college to someone that went to the same college as me. So I saw it every day. Had it for a little over a year
1991- Red Saturn SLC2? It was the coupe they had. What a total POS! Had for a year
1995 Black Honda Civic Ex- Parents felt bad that the Saturn was such a POS, they helped me out on this one lol. Had for 3 years.
2002 Red Honda Accord EX coupe. By far my favorite car I've had. I washed and waxed this thing all the time. Had it for 10 years. Would of kept it longer, but when kid #2 came, two car seats was too much.
2011 White Jeep Patriot. Interior quality was a huge step down from the accord, but it had 4 doors. Was fine until about 80k miles then everything starting breaking.
Current...2014 Black GMC Terrain. Got it after last Thanksgiving when the Patriot crapped out 2 hours from home. Pretty decent....not a big fan of the square fenders, but the interior is nice and it has 7 speakers and a small sub.
1991- Red Saturn SLC2? It was the coupe they had. What a total POS! Had for a year
1995 Black Honda Civic Ex- Parents felt bad that the Saturn was such a POS, they helped me out on this one lol. Had for 3 years.
2002 Red Honda Accord EX coupe. By far my favorite car I've had. I washed and waxed this thing all the time. Had it for 10 years. Would of kept it longer, but when kid #2 came, two car seats was too much.
2011 White Jeep Patriot. Interior quality was a huge step down from the accord, but it had 4 doors. Was fine until about 80k miles then everything starting breaking.
Current...2014 Black GMC Terrain. Got it after last Thanksgiving when the Patriot crapped out 2 hours from home. Pretty decent....not a big fan of the square fenders, but the interior is nice and it has 7 speakers and a small sub.
Bull Dozier
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Pretty sad that I have two updates since this post.
2008 Lexus ES350 - Wife's 2006 Sienna was on the way out, and my brother was selling. My dad bought this car new, then sold it to my brother, so I knew its track record. Great price for a luxury sedan with 120k miles. Fastest car I've ever owned, a lot of fun. Bought for myself, and the wife got the 2002 Lexus (have since handed down to the wife).
2008 Toyota Sequoia - For a long list of reasons, I wanted something big and 4wd. Did a lot of research and found one in great shape. Oldest son turned 16, so he needed a car. Decided to buy 4wd for the family instead of something new and cheap for him. He got the 2002 Lexus, and the wife got the 2008 Lexus. Hopefully, those are the only updates for a long time.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
1980? Buick Skylark, I remember learning to drive with this car and going thru a stop sign without stopping and my mom freaking out
1978 or 1979 Chevy Monza Wagon - The ultimate chick repellent car - looked just like this: https://barnfinds.com/7500-monzavega-1978-chevrolet-monza-wagon/ The four cylinder engine was covered in oil but somehow it never took a drop. Four speed manual with a clutch that took Herculean effort to push. My dad sold it to some kid who wanted to drop a big V8 in it and drag race.
1984 Buick LeSabre - Drove the heck out of this thing despite the struts being shot. I tried to keep hubcaps on it, but they'd fly off due to the strut problem. It looked so much better with the hubcaps and I was trying to pick up women lol
1990? Ford Tempo - Was in two accidents with this thing and totaled in one Christmas Eve when a huge Cadillac turned across me at a stoplight when I was cruising at about 50 mph. Airbag was only present on the drivers side and it deployed and punched me in the teeth. My wife was fast asleep in the passenger side and her limp body probably saved her from significant harm.
1998? Chrysler Cirrus
2002 Dodge Stratus - Bought this new and drove it till the transmission died right after the warranty expired. I had the transmission fixed and then sold it to a buddy for his kid to drive.
2008 Toyota Highlander Sport - Still driving it
1978 or 1979 Chevy Monza Wagon - The ultimate chick repellent car - looked just like this: https://barnfinds.com/7500-monzavega-1978-chevrolet-monza-wagon/ The four cylinder engine was covered in oil but somehow it never took a drop. Four speed manual with a clutch that took Herculean effort to push. My dad sold it to some kid who wanted to drop a big V8 in it and drag race.
1984 Buick LeSabre - Drove the heck out of this thing despite the struts being shot. I tried to keep hubcaps on it, but they'd fly off due to the strut problem. It looked so much better with the hubcaps and I was trying to pick up women lol
1990? Ford Tempo - Was in two accidents with this thing and totaled in one Christmas Eve when a huge Cadillac turned across me at a stoplight when I was cruising at about 50 mph. Airbag was only present on the drivers side and it deployed and punched me in the teeth. My wife was fast asleep in the passenger side and her limp body probably saved her from significant harm.
1998? Chrysler Cirrus
2002 Dodge Stratus - Bought this new and drove it till the transmission died right after the warranty expired. I had the transmission fixed and then sold it to a buddy for his kid to drive.
2008 Toyota Highlander Sport - Still driving it
