Simviation Forum - So... how long have you owned YOUR car?

Jun 8^th, 2011 at 12:13pm

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It would be pretty hard to beat this guy, mostly because they just don't build 'em like they used to. Grin

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Reply #1 - Jun 8^th, 2011 at 12:30pm

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All I can say is WOW Shocked

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Reply #2 - Jun 9^th, 2011 at 2:01am

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Love the color. That has to be one of the best looking Rolls I've seen.

I've had my 2001 Z28 Camaro since July 2001.

« Last Edit: Jun 10^th, 2011 at 4:46am by patchz »

If God intended aircraft engines to have horizontally opposed engines, Pratt and Whitney would have made them that way.

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Reply #3 - Jun 9^th, 2011 at 5:18pm

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I did own a BMW 318i for 21 years, does it count? Grin

Registered in 1984, I bought it second hand in 1989 and kept it up to the day the engine gave out and had to scrap everything, in April 2010, because the prices asked to recondition the engine was just too damn steep... even if in those two decades I could have counted on one sole hand the times that poor car gave me serious problems (and would have left some fingers free too), 1 grand ONLY to dismount the engine off its brackets, then from there onward it was a free-for-all of prices going up and away was just too much if you think that a FIAT's engine reconditioning, inclusive of engine dismounting and then remounting, would cost less than 400€... I think the mechanics hereabout just didn't want to have to bother with something so "demanding" as putting an engine back to working order, when they can use the same time ripping off other car's owners for much the same money, if not more, but with vastly less work required. Angry

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Reply #4 - Jun 10^th, 2011 at 12:41am

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Strategic Retreat wrote on Jun 9^th, 2011 at 5:18pm:

I did own a BMW 318i for 21 years, does it count? Grin

Registered in 1984, I bought it second hand in 1989 and kept it up to the day the engine gave out and had to scrap everything, in April 2010, because the prices asked to recondition the engine was just too damn steep... even if in those two decades I could have counted on one sole hand the times that poor car gave me serious problems (and would have left some fingers free too), 1 grand ONLY to dismount the engine off its brackets, then from there onward it was a free-for-all of prices going up and away was just too much if you think that a FIAT's engine reconditioning, inclusive of engine dismounting and then remounting, would cost less than 400€... I think the mechanics hereabout just didn't want to have to bother with something so "demanding" as putting an engine back to working order, when they can use the same time ripping off other car's owners for much the same money, if not more, but with vastly less work required. Angry

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Now to answer the question, 4 days Grin

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Reply #5 - Jun 10^th, 2011 at 10:00pm

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It's slightly worrying how long a car that is well looked after can last in comparison to an every-day car. A show of the times I suppose.

I don't own a car myself, but the car I drive is an '03 Seat Leon 1.6 S, and although it's only been in the family for about 4 or 5 years, it's probably no where near as healthy as that Rolls. They just don't make them like that anymore...

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Reply #6 - Jun 12^th, 2011 at 2:18pm

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Saab 9-3 5 door hatch for about 4,5 years. Bought it with 135.000 km, now at 190.000 and driving better than when i bought it
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Reply #7 - Jun 12^th, 2011 at 4:24pm

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Intentionally misunderstood.. Wink

The longest car I ever owned was a Lincoln Continental with the suicide doors from the 60's Roll Eyes

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Reply #8 - Jun 14^th, 2011 at 1:39pm

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patchz wrote on Jun 9^th, 2011 at 2:01am:

Love the color. That has to be one of the best looking Rolls I've seen.

It can't be the original paint (can it?), but it sure looks like a shade from that era... never seen anything quite like it.

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I've had my 2001 Z28 Camaro since July 2001.

« Last Edit: Jun 15^th, 2011 at 1:43pm by patchz »

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Reply #9 - Jun 14^th, 2011 at 6:20pm

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It's not mine, but my mom and dad have owned their 1998 GMC Suburban 1500 since 2000.

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Reply #10 - Jun 15^th, 2011 at 1:43pm

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beaky wrote on Jun 14^th, 2011 at 1:39pm:

patchz wrote on Jun 9^th, 2011 at 2:01am:

Love the color. That has to be one of the best looking Rolls I've seen.

It can't be the original paint (can it?), but it sure looks like a shade from that era... never seen anything quite like it.

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I've had my 2001 Z28 Camaro since July 2001.

What? You think I'm too old to drive a muscle car Sean? Roll Eyes

If God intended aircraft engines to have horizontally opposed engines, Pratt and Whitney would have made them that way.

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Reply #11 - Jun 15^th, 2011 at 2:41pm

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patchz wrote on Jun 15^th, 2011 at 1:43pm:

beaky wrote on Jun 14^th, 2011 at 1:39pm:

patchz wrote on Jun 9^th, 2011 at 2:01am:

Love the color. That has to be one of the best looking Rolls I've seen.

It can't be the original paint (can it?), but it sure looks like a shade from that era... never seen anything quite like it.

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I've had my 2001 Z28 Camaro since July 2001.

What? You think I'm too old to drive a muscle car Sean? Roll Eyes

No, I'm just surprised it's still on the road. Wink

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Reply #12 - Jun 15^th, 2011 at 5:31pm

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beaky wrote on Jun 15^th, 2011 at 2:41pm:

patchz wrote on Jun 15^th, 2011 at 1:43pm:

beaky wrote on Jun 14^th, 2011 at 1:39pm:

patchz wrote on Jun 9^th, 2011 at 2:01am:

Love the color. That has to be one of the best looking Rolls I've seen.

It can't be the original paint (can it?), but it sure looks like a shade from that era... never seen anything quite like it.

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I've had my 2001 Z28 Camaro since July 2001.

What? You think I'm too old to drive a muscle car Sean? Roll Eyes

No, I'm just surprised it's still on the road. Wink

Rather than take offense at that, I'll just say that not only is it still on the road, but it still looks great and is just as quick and fast as ever. It just needs some new shoes and a bath. Roll Eyes

If God intended aircraft engines to have horizontally opposed engines, Pratt and Whitney would have made them that way.

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Reply #13 - Jun 22^nd, 2011 at 7:52pm

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Hi,

Ive had my car 5 weeks now Grin

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(image edited to remove anoying caravans in the background Grin

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Ive heard rumours, if i drive it carefully i might get as many as 20mpg Wink

and i've put 3000 extra miles on the clock!! ...but I intend on keeping this one for some time, so maybe in 50 years, i'll come back and search for this thread and update my post!!

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