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how many cars have you owned?

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 1:08 pm
by UALOneKPlus
Folllowing the spirit of Liteonguy's thread "how many computers do you own", and this thread:

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthre ... adid=18202

How many cars have you owned?

Me, 6, all your average normal cars. No exotics, owned most cars for over 3-4 years.

I love cars, but I don't understand how some ppl can collect so many gorgeous and expensive cars so quickly!!

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 1:13 pm
by BuddhaTB
Ever since I was born, my parents have owned 6 cars, with 3 of them still around.

As for myself, I'm driving around my dad's old car since I can't afford the car I want yet. I'm just waiting for graduation to finally get me something nice.

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 1:19 pm
by UALOneKPlus
BuddhaTB wrote:...As for myself, I'm driving around my dad's old car since I can't afford the car I want yet. I'm just waiting for graduation to finally get me something nice.


What car might be the one you desire, out of curiosity?

My list of achievable collectibles IF I was to win a small jackpot:

1) Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo (if only I could find one in good shape, low miles).

2) Toyota Supra (last few years model would be good)

3) Mazda RX-7 (again a late model)

4) Lexus SC300 (manual tranny all the way!)

5) Dodge Stealth R/T (I just love the styling).

My list of unattainable collectibles:

1) Lamborghini Countach
2) Diablo
3) Murcielago (this is my dream car!)
4) Ferrari Modena
5) anything by Ferrari since the Testarosa
6) Pretty much any other racer for $200k or higher

Of course all cars MUST be manual transmission.

The only other extravagance I would allow is a Bentley, just for driving the wife and kids around, after I won that $100 million lottery :wink:

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 1:32 pm
by BuddhaTB
The car I want right now is the Nissan 350Z Track Model. But over the next 2 years, that decision can be easily changed if something better comes out.

I really like how you have the Supra and RX-7 on your list as they are very nice and can be extremely fast if tuned correctly. You should look into the Nissan Skyline GT-R, as its even better than the 300ZX.

Very nice list of collectibles you have there. Ferrari and Lambo are tops in the world of Super Cars. But I would never buy a Lambo unless I was a mega millionaire. Ferrari is my true love.

If I ever won the lottery, I'm going straight to the car dealership. :D

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 1:33 pm
by David
Me just one a 98 Toyota Corolla.

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 4:31 pm
by MonteLDS
i just own my 91 Geo Metro Convertable.. which is still injured.. I hope that it can get fixed. I am told that it will go in the shop on the 23rd of June 2003.

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 6:23 pm
by Action Jackson
Just one. 2003 Mazda Protege5.

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 7:31 pm
by alpha_03
In order of purchase-

1963 Chevy stepside pick-up staright 6, 3 on the tree cool old truck
1970 Plymouth Fury 383 Magnum 2 door coupe (big and sweet moms ride)
1970 Chevell Malibu 307 auto granys car :) (not any more)
1977 Chevy Van 327 3 on the tree, tons of fun with friends at the local drive in
1970 Torino GT 351 "interceptor" 4-spd. I wrecked it racing. :(
1970-1/2 Plymouth Baracuda 340 very nice car wish i still had it.
1976 Pontiac Grand Am (winter car)
1989 Ford Ranger 2.9 traded for below
1982 Voltswagon Scricco RC (silly fad, black top racer-still fun tho)

currantly-
2001 Ford F-150 4x4 Husker Red
1992 Dodge Dakota 2wd 318 Magnum Black and lowerd (my daily driver)
1987 Jeep CJ-7 straight-6 FUN! still have it, and just finished restoring it.
1989 Yahama 900-SECA 1 of 720 tricked out very very fast rice rocket
2002 Harley Sportster Black Screaming Eagle (my gf's favorite)

numerous motor cycles but you asked about cars:)

my collectors:
1967 Chevell SS 2 door coupe 396/4-speed (my baby) bought in 1980 from a farmer in Des Moins IA. ALL ORIGINAL Right down to the lowback buckets :)
1970 Nova SS My drag/street racer 10.22 qt's street legal :)

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 8:36 pm
by BuddhaTB
alpha_03 wrote:1970 Nova SS My drag/street racer 10.22 qt's street legal :)

Now thats fast! 8)

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 10:23 pm
by Turkeyscore.com
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I'll probably get a 1980s Volvo when I do get a car. Maybe a Saab, subaru, or Audi...not a ford

my current transportation is a 2001 Specialized Rockhopper A1 Comp FS Disc...with nearly 1000 miles...

PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2003 2:23 am
by BuddhaTB
Turkeyscore.com wrote:2001 Specialized Rockhopper A1 Comp FS Disc...with nearly 1000 miles...

What goodies are on your MTB?

PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2003 2:45 am
by Turkeyscore.com
Accessories/upgrades
THE xc front fender (4 oz) red
Cateye Mity 3 orange ($15)
Geax Blade Green sidewall kevlar tires
upgraded front derailleur to LX
headlight
custom scratches from various endos and the like
Topeak QR Beam rack
upgraded middle chain ring

The bike
29 lbs stock
mavic x223 disc rims
Magura Julie disc brakes (Hydraulic)
Rockshox Judy C Fork
lx rear derailleur
deore front was stock, Put LX on
15 inch frame
Shimano SPD pedals

Other stuff
Wellgo SPD shoes
Hydrapack tracker
Bell Agressor 2 Helmet
Performance fingerless Gloves
Canon A40 in water bottle cage :lol:

PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2003 9:01 pm
by Dartman
42 Ford Jeep 1977
41 Dodge Power Wagon 78
69 Dodge Dart, 79, still drive today
50 Dodge, never ran
2 Pintos projects sold em both
74 Dodge Colt, bad rod bearing, sold fast
70 340 Plymouth Duster 89
69 Sport Fury 86?
72 Plymouth Satelite 91?
82 Celica 98?

Looks like 11 if I remembered em all ;)
Only 1 left is my trusty Dart. I still know where the Duster is and whats left of the 41 maybe.

PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2003 9:22 pm
by BuddhaTB
Turkeyscore.com wrote:Magura Julie disc brakes (Hydraulic)

Excellent brakes. My friend had the green colored ones on his old GT.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 17, 2003 1:18 am
by Dartman
Wait there's even more :) 71 Valiant 4 door for parts for my Sisters 71 Scamp, A 74 4 door Valiant for the disk brakes and a few other goodies to upgrade to disk brakes later and big bolt pattern wheels on my Dart.
Guess thats 13 so far.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 17, 2003 7:34 pm
by Action Jackson
alpha_03 wrote:my collectors:
1967 Chevell SS 2 door coupe 396/4-speed (my baby) bought in 1980 from a farmer in Des Moins IA. ALL ORIGINAL Right down to the lowback buckets :)
1970 Nova SS My drag/street racer 10.22 qt's street legal :)


*Wipes drool off chin*

PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2003 12:24 pm
by jase
Hmmm. Rather boring for me. Just two Nissan Sunnys (I know they're not the most interesting car in the world but they're just so reliable ;)). Mind you I've driven a Sunny GTi-R, what a little stormer that car is, 0-60 in 5.1 seconds, woo-hoo!!!! :D

Other car is a crappy 1992 Vauxhall (GM) Cavalier 1.6GL. Ooh look, manual sunroof :roll:

PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2003 12:51 pm
by dodecahedron
1. VW Beetle, 1976 model, 1300cc engine, manual trans.
2. VW Golf, 2000 model, 1600cc engine, manual trans.

PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2003 5:51 pm
by BillyG
Good Question

1973 4-Door Chevy Chevelle
My dad brought it cheap from the company he worked for - it was painted bright yellow and my freinds called it "the taxi". If you ever want to make freinds in high school drive a 4-door. Ugly but it had a nice back seat! :lol:

1981 4-Door Pontiac Grand LeMans
Another cheap ride for college, good gas milage.

1985 Olds Cutlass
A great car - strong 305 V-8, had it for 8 years and put almost 2 million miles driving 60 miles to/from work everyday. I wish I still had it. I sold it to a woman who went out and got wrecked it about 3 months later! 2 years ago I saw it on blocks in someones driveway. Pissed me off that someone could treat a car that way.

1991 Mercury Cougar
3.8 V-6, decent power, great gas mileage but the person I sold it to blew a rod a couple months later. Glad I sold the thing!

1995 Mercury Cougar
3.8 V-6, its now my mother's work car. I wanted a V-8 and power accessories. Painted bright cherry red and a real head turner.

1995 Ford Thunderbird
4.6 V-8, awesome highway car, but Im thinking about getting a Ford Explorer or Jeep Grand Cherokee

PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 1:11 am
by Action Jackson
jase wrote:Other car is a crappy 1992 Vauxhall (GM) Cavalier 1.6GL. Ooh look, manual sunroof :roll:


I remember seeing manual sunroofs....

Back in the early '80's.

PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 1:14 am
by CDRecorder
I have never owned a car; I still can't afford insurance. :(

My parents have owned 4 vehicles since I was born. Two of them are still around.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 5:25 pm
by manni
I don't have any reason to buy a car, everything is located so close to home.

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2003 8:09 pm
by F1Pilot
My list:
1984 Buick Regal
1986 Buick T-Type
1987 Buick Grand National
1985 Toyota Celica GTS
1989 Toyota Supra
1989 Honda Accord
1991 Honda Accord
1993 Toyota Truck 4x4
1989 Toyota Corolla GTS
1987 Toyota Corolla GTS
1995 Toyota 4Runner