What was your first ride

jzcrna · 01-03-2013, 09:21 PM

1980 Chevrolet Chevette

jtuds · 01-03-2013, 10:10 PM

It was a 1996 Subaru wagon and/or a 1996 Olds Cutlass. But neither was mine, but that's what the parents had for me. Then a 1997 Buick century which I drove after university and was actually mine, handed down by my parents. It was a freakin tank. Now I'm in a 2002 Lexus which was also handed down. So Ive still never bought my own car...

vonmayr · 01-03-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 318iE90@oldworld

It's interesting from a European perspective how a lot of you got your first car from one of the Big three. I know this is an odd question but what if Detroit would built cars today with an equivalent driving pleasure, handling und quality like BMW?

I for one would buy one.

Back in the 70's you gotta remember (those of us who got our first car in that decade) there wasn't a lot of other options out there. Older American cars were available and inexpensive.

Spag · 01-04-2013, 08:54 AM

1994 Ford Explorer 4x4 that I drove like a sports car

live4wknds · 01-04-2013, 02:58 PM

'74 Fiat 124 Coupe

jmg · 03-25-2013, 09:04 PM

'79 BMW 320i

Ron335 · 03-25-2013, 09:17 PM

1991 acura integra i loved fhat car!

ssedha · 03-25-2013, 10:15 PM

1987 Nissan Maxima. It had features that no car has today. For example, there was a voice that told everything. If you left the key in the ignition, it would let you know. If your door was open and you started driving, it would say, "Right door is open". "Lights are on". Everyone in my high school used to be blown away by that feature!!!
Good memories...

DarkTrigger · 03-25-2013, 10:36 PM

1996 Honda Accord. It actually handled pretty decently. Better than my 2009 Accord.

Atombyte · 03-25-2013, 10:41 PM

1977 Ford LTD coupe, with a 400 ci engine that might have made 140hp. It was mostly beige with a dark blue hood and the trunk and parts of the roof that was Rustoleum (sp?) brown.

snowghost · 03-25-2013, 10:41 PM

'69 Bug. Handled pretty well with radials. Easy to maintain.

Frogman · 03-25-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron335

1991 acura integra i loved fhat car!

I had a '91 GS and loved it too!

I gave it to a nephew with 170k miles on it when I got my F30 and the little beast is still running like a top!

Frogman · 03-25-2013, 10:48 PM

My first was a '74 Datsun pickup for hauling my dirt bike. It was gutless, but very reliable.

Soundstream · 03-26-2013, 06:33 AM

I had a 1986 Toyota MR2. Somewhat of a sporty car, but without being too powerful for a 16 year old.

RalphT5 · 03-26-2013, 06:37 AM

1972 Buick Le Sabre. It had a 455 ci engine. It handled horribly, but was relatively quick for a car of its size. Used to say that it would pass anything but a gas pump. Mileage was << 10 mpg. Speedo went to 120 mph and I frequently had it pegged. Got pulled over once at 127 mph. The officer asked if I knew how fast I was going and I honestly said "I don't know."

ZigmundUK · 03-26-2013, 06:43 AM

Similar thread: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showth...1#post13657871

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1984 VW Polo Mark II coupe - 1.05 4MT still with manual choke. Speedo only went to 100 - and we got it knocking on the end

The car was like 12 years old before I got my paws on it, but it was great. No power steering, cassette player you took out with a handle, amazing visibility and gave me well over 45 mpg. The only downside was it kept breaking down

Luckily I had recovery membership, but no mobile (cell) phones in those days

danmeyers99 · 03-26-2013, 07:11 AM

1980 Saab 900 Turbo........ when Saab was actually a Saab.... and a company that didn't build crap. Thanks GM for killing both.

RoundelM3 · 03-26-2013, 07:50 AM

1963 Corvair Monza, 4MT, burgundy/black...in 1966 when I was 18. I think I paid $900 for it.

ZigmundUK · 03-26-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by danmeyers99

1980 Saab 900 Turbo........ when Saab was actually a Saab.... and a company that didn't build crap. Thanks GM for killing both.

rich1068 · 03-26-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CE750Jockey

A '70 Ford Pinto. A real P.O.S. Everybody should drive a $50 beater for their first car. It makes you appreciate the better things to come.

I agree. My first car was a VW Beetle 1303 with more holes in it than I don't know what. Wasn't a good idea to go out when it was raining.

Though as I'm now a dad I'm torn. When my boys can drive should they have some cheap old thing that fair enough will be slow and uncomfortable but not exactly safe? Or something newer with good safety but will probably be quite a bit quicker?

shivaswrath · 03-26-2013, 08:49 AM

1992 Ford Aerostar...I installed a subwoofer in the back and thought I was big pimping in high school.

They called it the bangmobile...

OC40 · 03-26-2013, 09:11 AM

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1992 Ford Aerostar...I installed a subwoofer in the back and thought I was big pimping in high school.

They called it the bangmobile...

My friend had the exact same set up!

1985 Ford Tempo in 1996. White with rust. Muffler optional...

That was followed up by a 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis in 1997. I could fit my entire basketball squad in it.

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