Simviation Forum - What Car Do You Own?

May 29^th, 2006 at 12:51pm

Ashar Ex Member
Forza Lazio!!

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Just thought I'd ask what people around here own...

My parents (and I for that matter) own a 2004 Lexus IS200Plus...comes with a GPS and other goodies...

Your turn Wink

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Reply #1 - May 29^th, 2006 at 1:03pm

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1995 BMW 318.

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Reply #2 - May 29^th, 2006 at 1:04pm

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Ford Escort over here.... currently undergoing some expensive chassis work Sad

There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!

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Reply #3 - May 29^th, 2006 at 1:05pm

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My dad owns a Volvo 244 GLE..

Me?

Alot of toycars! Grin

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Reply #4 - May 29^th, 2006 at 1:06pm

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Nothing yet, however a Mercedes SLR McLaren wouldn't go down too badly with myself Grin

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Reply #5 - May 29^th, 2006 at 3:32pm

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2003 BMW 525d Tourer
Goodies.......all of them I think.
Would like.....A TR5

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Reply #6 - May 29^th, 2006 at 3:46pm

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A little green sportscar, and a slightly larger not very sporty normal car...

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Reply #7 - May 29^th, 2006 at 4:27pm

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1996 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8L V6 T-Top
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Reply #8 - May 29^th, 2006 at 5:06pm

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Ford Escort over here.... currently undergoing some expensive chassis work Sad

teehee he said escort!

sorry man those cars really aren't the best here in the states no clue what they are like other places....but I'm willing to bet not that much better from the sounds of things...

I actually just posted a thread about what I drive early this morning

http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=photos;action=display;num=...

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Reply #9 - May 29^th, 2006 at 5:15pm

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Well seeing as how my first car was an Escort, my current one is also and they've been incredibly reliable and good transport I've got no complaints. I had my first (a Mk III for 2 1/2 years) and we've had this one for 6 years!
Neither EVER let me down. I'm a big fan Wink

In fact I've only had to replace the engine temp. sensor on this one and the front brake disks (due to a defective pad damaging one). Not bad at all Wink

We've done from Pécs to Little Chalfont and all over Britain and Europe, plus regular runs to Budapest and back and all over Baranya County and Pécs itself

There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!

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Reply #10 - May 29^th, 2006 at 5:17pm

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Apart from their annoying habit of rusting quicker than any other car, I must say all escorts I have encountered have been good enough cars. my dads lasted him well.

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Reply #11 - May 29^th, 2006 at 5:21pm

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The rear wheel arches are a terror for rusting on Escorts. Hence the first thing I do is sand them down and give 'em a lick of Hammerite.
My first Escort after a rather unfortunate encounter with a tit on my side of the road in a Jag which led to me rebuilding the front end (including welding some mighty steel bars in the bumpers) and painting the whole car in silver Hammerite with a black base line and chassis. Talk about bullet-proof as well as rather cool 8)

There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!

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Reply #12 - May 29^th, 2006 at 6:38pm

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Once I have a liscence... I'll be driving a Porsche 924

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Reply #13 - May 29^th, 2006 at 11:18pm

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1996 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8L V6 T-Top
1969 Chevrolet Camaro 396

I once blew up a 396 that was originally in a Camaro. Grin

I 'm down to only 5 automobiles now. When I was a SimV member before, I believe I owned seven.
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1 1975 Chevrolet Pickup Truck, 427 engine, 4X4
1 1972 Triumph GT-6
1 1962 Pontiac Catalina, 389 engine(looking for a 421)

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Reply #14 - May 30^th, 2006 at 11:03am

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Honda Accord Estate 2004.
The wife has a Honda CRV.

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Reply #15 - May 30^th, 2006 at 1:21pm

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A 2.0i Vauxhall Vectra which is too expensive to run Tongue

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Reply #16 - May 30^th, 2006 at 2:30pm

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Honda Accord Estate 2004.
The wife has a Honda CRV.

Nice. Can't wrong with Honda (touchwood!). Both of mine are Japanese, one from said manufacturer (via Swindon), and the other from a Le Mans winning Hiroshima based company - good cars...

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Reply #17 - May 30^th, 2006 at 2:32pm

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A 2.0i Vauxhall Vectra which is too expensive to run Tongue

Rob.

As is any car in the UK... Roll Eyes

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Reply #18 - May 30^th, 2006 at 7:27pm

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Well seeing as how my first car was an Escort, my current one is also and they've been incredibly reliable and good transport I've got no complaints. I had my first (a Mk III for 2 1/2 years) and we've had this one for 6 years!
Neither EVER let me down. I'm a big fan Wink

In fact I've only had to replace the engine temp. sensor on this one and the front brake disks (due to a defective pad damaging one). Not bad at all Wink

We've done from Pécs to Little Chalfont and all over Britain and Europe, plus regular runs to Budapest and back and all over Baranya County and Pécs itself

well then it seems you've gotten lucky! Somehow ours came from the factory with a messed up head, and never did quite run right until it's last year of 16 years in the family. Then we kind of started a little electrical fire to take care of it

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Reply #19 - May 30^th, 2006 at 9:09pm

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2003 peugeot 307 hdi

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Reply #20 - May 31^st, 2006 at 12:08am

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Technically I own 3 vehicals...

89 Ford Bronco II...Was my first, didnt like it that well but it was in nice shape...till the brakes went out and a tree totaled it Tongue

91 Ford F-150 5.7L V8 4x4...by far it was my favorite and was my baby, had nearly 3 grand worth of exhaust, paint, and engine upgrades...but hitting a deer at 65 mph and ending up in a ditch...not to much left of it Cry

And currently driving a 92 F-150 4x4 thats on its last leg, paid 2 grand for it, body and frame is great, but engine is about to go. So be selling it off to some poor sap before to long and getting something better...probably a 95 Silverado 1500 8)

First 2 are still sitting at a friends place waiting to be torn apart and sold for scrap. Not much of the F-150 is usable for parts. The Broncos transmition is going to be sold though. It only has about 10K miles on it, other then the front end the rest could be used on a restore job Wink

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Reply #21 - May 31^st, 2006 at 1:55am

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As is any car in the UK... Roll Eyes

Not as expensive as Souichiro and his Porsche 924 in Holland.
I think that you get taxed in Holland for just looking at a car. Over to you Souichiro.

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Reply #22 - May 31^st, 2006 at 3:50am

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Nice. Can't wrong with Honda (touchwood!). Both of mine are Japanese, one from said manufacturer (via Swindon), and the other from a Le Mans winning Hiroshima based company - good cars...

For me it was a toss up between the Accord and the Mazda 6.

Prior to the Hondas we both had Mitsubishis, I had two Galants (great cars) and she had a Colt. I don't think any can touch the japanese in this kind of price range Grin

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Reply #23 - May 31^st, 2006 at 3:53am

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Not as expensive as Souichiro and his Porsche 924 in Holland.
I think that you get taxed in Holland for just looking at a car. Over to you Souichiro.

Matt

Nah it's a classic so tax free Grin

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Reply #24 - May 31^st, 2006 at 4:56am

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You chose the accord over the mazda? Shocked

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Reply #25 - May 31^st, 2006 at 5:14am

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Opel Astra 1.7 TD - from 1999

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Reply #26 - May 31^st, 2006 at 7:30am

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You chose the accord over the mazda? Shocked

Er... Yeah Honda have an unbeatable reputation and I believe they a manufactured down in Swindon. The 6 is a nice car, but at the time switched every other car was a Mazda and the Accord was a little rarer on the road.

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Reply #27 - May 31^st, 2006 at 12:34pm

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A 1990 Cutlass Supream 4d 3.1L. Its in surprisingly good condition for it's age too, used to belong to some old people.

Iused to own a 1988 Chevy S-10 Blazer 2d 4.3L and I had lots of fun with it, maybe I will seek out another one someday but my next car is going to be an IROC Z. I just like that body style a lot, after a bit of customization I'll probably keep it forever.

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Reply #28 - May 31^st, 2006 at 1:11pm

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Not as expensive as Souichiro and his Porsche 924 in Holland.
I think that you get taxed in Holland for just looking at a car. Over to you Souichiro.

In the UK I get taxed for looking at my payslip... They'll be a breathing tax in the UK soon - we'll all need oxy meters fitted and get charged by the litre (of course, if we aren't in they estimate the meter reading Wink

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Reply #29 - May 31^st, 2006 at 9:50pm

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'98 Chevy Silverado, short box, extended cab, 5.7L engine, plenty for me. Grin

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Reply #30 - Jun 2^nd, 2006 at 2:41pm

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No car yet, but i'll get a Seat Ibiza FR lookalike (only with 50hp less than a real FR) when i sucesfully finish my job training

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Reply #31 - Jun 2^nd, 2006 at 2:46pm

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No car yet, but i'll get a Seat Ibiza FR lookalike (only with 50hp less than a real FR) when i sucesfully finish my job training

nice cars

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Reply #32 - Jun 2^nd, 2006 at 2:57pm

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Reply #33 - Jun 2^nd, 2006 at 3:00pm

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When only the very best will do....
The Sinclair C5...>>>

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Have you got one??.....If so, have you got it moving for more than five metres? Grin

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Reply #34 - Jun 2^nd, 2006 at 6:44pm

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111,000Miles and good for a GPS proven 144MPH! Grin

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Reply #35 - Jun 3^rd, 2006 at 3:13am

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Cant drive yet but when I can,02 Nissan Pathfinder.Its funny my mom has that car while my bro has a brand new BMW M5,figures...

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Reply #36 - Jun 3^rd, 2006 at 4:23am

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1998 BMW e38 728i Sport.
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111,000Miles and good for a GPS proven 144MPH! Grin

8)

Never seen a truck driver with one of those on this side of the pond... Grin

Sweet ride..... Wink

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Reply #37 - Jun 3^rd, 2006 at 8:38pm

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1999 Mazda 626lx

Been a good car for the past 6yrs. I would like to get a Dodge Neon SRT/10. Nice little car I can fix up and race from time to time.

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Reply #38 - Jun 4^th, 2006 at 3:07pm

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1999 Mazda 626lx

Been a good car for the past 6yrs. I would like to get a Dodge Neon SRT/10. Nice little car I can fix up and race from time to time.

You meant SRT-4, right? I would love to see an Neon srt-10 (rwd would be a must).

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Reply #39 - Jun 6^th, 2006 at 10:02pm

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my bro has a brand new BMW M5,figures...

Post some pictures of it mate! 8)

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Never seen a truck driver with one of those on this side of the pond... Grin

Sweet ride..... Wink

LOL, The boss at the place I work drives an e39 5 Series, I love to park mine next to his!

Its a superb car, I only paid £5000 for it - it was 7 years old when I got it -, alas, it still has its new price of £35,000 in terms of running costs as my recent £450 service told me! Grin

Still, a hell of a car for the money.

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Reply #40 - Jun 7^th, 2006 at 11:20am

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I own a 1992 Ford Sierra 2.0 CLX Saloon. It's the most awfull car I ever owned, as soon as I have the money for another car I'll get rid of this piece of you know what. The clutch is almost gone, the bodywork is rusting faster than the car will drive and don't get me started about that engine. It was a bargain to buy but what a heap of poopoo.

Crash Wink

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Reply #41 - Jun 7^th, 2006 at 1:48pm

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I own a 1996 Honda Civic EX. Most reliable car I have ever owned. The only problem is that my dog doesn't fit comfortably into it and he trashes it. So last summer I bought my dog a 1988 Jeep Wrangler that needed some work. Now I can take him to the places he really wants to go but the Honda can't take us to.

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Reply #42 - Jun 8^th, 2006 at 4:54pm

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Its a superb car, I only paid £5000 for it - it was 7 years old when I got it -, alas, it still has its new price of £35,000 in terms of running costs as my recent £450 service told me! Grin

Still, a hell of a car for the money.

Yeh the 5 and 7 series' have gotten quite cheap over the years, you can pick up some nice examples on ebay for less than 10k

My parents owne:

BMW 523i E39 (black)
BMW M318i E36 tourer Undecided

(mettalic blue)
Vauxhall Vectra 2.5 SRI estate (gold)
Triumph Stag Mk1 (currently rebuilding with my dad)

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Reply #43 - Jun 12^th, 2006 at 6:45pm

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Reply #44 - Jun 16^th, 2006 at 12:12pm

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Once I get my license, I'm inheriting our 1999 Chevy S10 pickup.. Not quite what I want, but its a free car (truck), and it runs great. We got it for only $4,000 with about 70,000 miles on it and the only thing wrong is the glove box door won't stay shut. Duct tape does the trick.

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Reply #45 - Jun 16^th, 2006 at 1:01pm

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Have a '82, yep 82!! lol datsun sentra, little car good on gas and reliable. Grin

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Reply #46 - Jun 19^th, 2006 at 6:23am

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1997 Saleen Mustang convertible... She has a huge identity crisis...GT bodykit, V6 badges.

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Reply #47 - Jul 9^th, 2006 at 6:27pm

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One more payment (this month!) and I will be the proud owner of my 1996 Geo Tracker with nearly 180,000 miles on it.
Then...the instant the check is deposited... it will come completely apart.
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Reply #48 - Jul 9^th, 2006 at 6:29pm

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1997 Saleen Mustang convertible... She has a huge identity crisis...GT bodykit, V6 badges.
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Why would you put a V6 badge on a V8? ???

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Reply #49 - Jul 12^th, 2006 at 3:14pm

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Right now I drive my Mums Ford Focus - what a car!
When i finish uni and get a job im going to have a;
Peugeot 406 coupe
then a Ferrari 355 Cheesy

Honest
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Reply #50 - Jul 15^th, 2006 at 2:10am

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my baby. '02 IS300.

my recently sold Cressida...

she was my skyline killer. swapped in a Supra 2.5R 1JZ-GTE (2.5L DOHC Twin Turbo I-6) with 5-speed and LSD. Had coilovers, fmic, Z32 brakes. I miss her so much. So fun to drive.

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Reply #51 - Jul 19^th, 2006 at 8:00pm

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1968 Camaro its pretty frickin sweet
just not done yet Grin

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Reply #52 - Jul 19^th, 2006 at 8:12pm

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ain got camera ,a 1983 jeep Wagonners Pick up ,Hard with a 358-v8,is the only thing in my life that never betrayed me,always whatever it happens it takes me home,Once the radiator by a piece of something in the highway got a hole I didn't realize the temp,It burn the gasket(I don't know the name is between the Valves sector(we call in spanish camera) and the block well the water mix with the oil engine I was 55 miles away from home ,and everything began to fail but never stop until we got home,I bought her new,Is bad to love material things but in this case she pass for 2 marriages many problem and she still with me as if it where a loyalty person, I said her because in spanish is "camioneta" a female name...Im very proud of my old truck

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Reply #53 - Jul 20^th, 2006 at 12:36am

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1968 Camaro its pretty frickin sweet
just not done yet Grin

Very nice car man, almost as cool as a 1969 Camaro. Wink

Nothing beats a first generaton Camaro-trust me...from one owner to another. 8)

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Reply #54 - Jul 20^th, 2006 at 1:54am

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I've been in my little ol Cutlass but I got into a bit of a scrape on sunday and now the front is a bit smashed up, still drivable but I need to salvage a few parts and panels.

Because the Cutlas is unsafe with it's non attached hood I was luckey enough to get to borrow this. (I dont have a real photo bu this is basically it.) A 3.2L Intrepid, I love that car, one day when I will make it mine!

And this is my ultimate goal! I dont know why I like these things. Its partially the look and the power... and I am actually able to sit in this vehicle and fit. Unless you are 6'6" you have now idea how good it feels to actually fit properly in a car. Anyway I almost had one but the insurance company was like "Your young and male therefore if you want this $3000 car you will need to pay us $4000 a year!" So yeah... someday...

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Reply #55 - Jul 20^th, 2006 at 6:36pm

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Richie every time I see your camaro, I want it more, then remember with gas being so expensive, I couldn't afford to drive home. Grin

Drake, I must admit I love the intrepid, has a very sleek look to it, its a shame its not avaliable in the UK, although the new peugot is a copy of its design. just bigger.

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Reply #56 - Jul 20^th, 2006 at 8:28pm

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Richie every time I see your camaro, I want it more, then remember with gas being so expensive, I couldn't afford to drive home.

LOL, yeah-just as I put a new motor in it the gas jumps up. Oh well, it doesn't matter that much. I actually only drive it a few hundred miles a year and therefore the gas mileage doesn't make that much of a difference. Right now its still not running as the engine swap is taking longer than expected and I am so busy with school applications (which take priority unfortunately Cry

). But, I hope it will be running by the end of the summer. I does look a bit different now though, that pic was taken last summer at a car show. It currently has a cowl induction hood on it which isn't painted blue (its a primer black) and should get painted this winter. I'd post a newer pic but its in the garage under a cover at the moment.

But, there is a possibility I will be getting another car in the near future. I have always wanted to build a car for the 1/4 mile drag races and have finally decided that I should. I went up to a major amature drag racing event last weekend (I had been to other events smaller events in the past) and watched one of my best friend's and his father race. Anyway, I decided that I should build a car. I'm in the process of looking for a cheap 1978-80 Camaro (hopefully under $500). I want a V8 car but the motor can be blown since I have a 350 V8 sitting in my garage just begging for a home. I figure drop $200 into that motor and it'll make 300hp-perfect for a beginner's race car. 8)

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Most recent purchase 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS/SC, 0-60mph faster than any street legal car should reach it Grin

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a 1996 buick park avenue that i am ready to shoot with an RPG Undecided

the damn thing is cursed 2 accidents not at falut both involing trucks. shakes like a three year old on caffeine. a/c does not work on passenger side.up until recently i was paying $300 a month in insureance. plus many more problems
gripeing done Grin

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a 1996 buick park avenue that i am ready to shoot with an RPG Undecided

the damn thing is cursed 2 accidents not at falut both involing trucks. shakes like a three year old on caffeine. a/c does not work on passenger side.up until recently i was paying $300 a month in insureance. plus many more problems
gripeing done Grin

Shakes from the engine or while driving? It may be out of alignment, me old culass had a problem with the shakes around 78mph and then after a little crash I got it aligned and now its fine up through about 92 with a little rattle between 82 and 87.

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Reply #60 - Jul 24^th, 2006 at 8:18pm

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although not officially mine yet, a (I think) Peugeot 205.

I think the car is older than I am...

and it doesn't work

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Shakes from the engine or while driving? It may be out of alignment, me old culass had a problem with the shakes around 78mph and then after a little crash I got it aligned and now its fine up through about 92 with a little rattle between 82 and 87.

78!!! my car rattles @ idle and it's rpm at one point was 250 and forget the freeway.

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Reply #62 - Aug 1^st, 2006 at 8:41pm

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Very nice car man, almost as cool as a 1969 Camaro. Wink

Nothing beats a first generaton Camaro-trust me...from one owner to another. 8)

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ya they ruined the camaro after 69

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Reply #63 - Aug 1^st, 2006 at 10:50pm

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ya they ruined the camaro after 69

I don't know about that, I really like most of the years but for different years. I absolutely love the 1970-73 RS cars, I think they have a really badass look. Although, the '69 is the nicest looking year by far (if not the nicest looking car every built-certainly the most popular American Muscle Car).

I like most of the years though, except for a couple years in the mid 1970s (like 1974-77) and mid 1980s (1984-87, I think those were the years with no 350 Cry

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My 'Daily Driver', Eunos MX6 Astina, a near to new 'grey import' fronm Japan.
My Better Half's 'Daily Driver', a really new Eunos MX5 ..... Undecided

My 'Weekend Warrior and General Money Pit', a Ford GT40 Replica 'built by me', it's not the real thing but it's close, it also cost me A$280.00 to fill it up yesterday!
My own 'Get away from Everyone' ride, a Ducati 916SPS that I've owned from new for 5 years ....... I'm going to have it cremated with me when I go ...... not for sale, EVER! Grin

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Reply #65 - Aug 18^th, 2006 at 7:15pm

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My Better Half's 'Daily Driver', a really new Eunos MX5 ..... Undecided

What's wrong with that?

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What's wrong with that?

Hairdressers or mid life crisis car Grin

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Reply #67 - Aug 18^th, 2006 at 8:38pm

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Yup indeed, the replica GT40 is cool though.

You should really be using the Duke as your daily transport though Wink

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Reply #68 - Aug 19^th, 2006 at 9:16am

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I'd use the Duke ALL the time if the roads were clear of those dumb SUVs and similar 4WD rubbish. 8)

OTH .... it cost around A$35,000.00 new and the resale value is about double, maybe I'll just keep it for Sunny Sundays and club days at Philip Island.
And it's a 'must ride' for the MotoGP weekend ....... Grin

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I assure you I'm green with envy over here lol. Allways fancied having a duke I'm quite a fan of the 999. 8)

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The 916SPS is THE one to own, it's the homologation special for the SBK winners and only a few hundred were built ..... 8) 8) 8)
BTW Matt, 'Madame Lash' would be not pleased to have her MX5 called a Hairdresser's Car or even a Mid-Life Crisis device.
It gets raced on a regular basis in club events and she's never out of the top 10!
I'm just grumpy with her as I don't even get a drive on the road on a nice day! Undecided

She's been looking long and hard at a Honda SR2000.
It seems to have more 'tuning potential' for her competition ambitions.
It's her money ......... Grin

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Loving that GT40 replica, especially the colour!! 8)

My daily car is a Peugeot 306 Gti-6. Dont see many around on the UK roads where I live which I like. Its not super fast, has about 170hp does 135mph I guess, but its trump card is its handling, its great fun to drive Grin

Other vehicle I own is a Suzuki Hayabusa Grin

That thing is faster than fast 8)

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'Madame Lash'

Beat me, PLEEEAAASE.

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Man people have some money! Shocked

I have a 93 honda civic and I just went over 200,000 miles and still goin strong!!! no smoke! And yes I did rice it out 8)

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Hairdressers or mid life crisis car Grin

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Or most successful small sports car in history* Tongue

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...cos all the flippin' hairdressers bought them... Grin

*come on, even Jeremy Clarkson admitted its a very nice small sports car, particularly with Le Mans edition in the orange and lime green paintwork....
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The 916SPS is THE one to own, it's the homologation special for the SBK winners and only a few hundred were built .....

How about this bad boy?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmosedici

205hp Shocked

the thing would rip your arms of lol Grin

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thats why you glue your butt to the seat

And all that is blah blah blah

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Or most successful small sports car in history* Tongue

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...cos all the flippin' hairdressers bought them... Grin

*come on, even Jeremy Clarkson admitted its a very nice small sports car, particularly with Le Mans edition in the orange and lime green paintwork....
Grin

Even JC gets it wrong from time to time. In his own works, if he would have one then it is an un-cool car. Sooner spend the money on a TR (not a 7) or an MG Roadster.

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Sooner spend the money on a TR (not a 7) or an MG Roadster.

...and then start treating the rust...
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...and then start treating the rust...
Grin

Yes, but it is quality 1960's and 70's rust. You just can't get rust like that any more Grin

Question is, the MX5 on paper, in 30 years will be classic, just as my 5 series will be and any other of that age, but what will actually make the grade as a classic, providing we can still drive them then and the EU has not strangled them out.

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[quote author=Crumbso link=board=autos;num=1148921518;start=75#76date=08/23/06 at 18:22:36]
How about this bad boy?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmosedici
205hp Shocked

the thing would rip your arms of lol Grin

[/quote]

Doesn't really count, it's a pure MotoGP bike, and try 250+HP!!
However .... it sounds fantastic and I'm sweating on the Australian MotoGP at PI again ..... Loris certainly had it working at Brno, he just outpaced the entire field.
Best sounding MotoGP bike so far has been the Aprilia triple, absolute music.

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Even JC gets it wrong from time to time. In his own works, if he would have one then it is an un-cool car. Sooner spend the money on a TR (not a 7) or an MG Roadster.
Matt
PS 6 weeks, 3 days until Top Gear starts again.

Some of the time!
ALL of the time would be correct!
That show and the people involved are a perfect example of why the Gene Pool needs chlorinating!

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Some of the time!
ALL of the time would be correct!
That show and the people involved are a perfect example of why the Gene Pool needs chlorinating!

You won't be interested to know that the next series of Top Gear starts in 6 weeks, 2 days, 4 hours, and 8 minutes (at time of post) on October 8th then?

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That show and the people involved are a perfect example of why the Gene Pool needs chlorinating!

Why? Because they dare to have a sense of humour?

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Some of the time!
ALL of the time would be correct!
That show and the people involved are a perfect example of why the Gene Pool needs chlorinating!

Maybe a touch of jealousy because our Jeremy owns a real GT40.

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Doesn't really count, it's a pure MotoGP bike, and try 250+HP!!
However .... it sounds fantastic and I'm sweating on the Australian MotoGP at PI again ..... Loris certainly had it working at Brno, he just outpaced the entire field.
Best sounding MotoGP bike so far has been the Aprilia triple, absolute music.

he is talking about the RR version which is 205bhp and road legal.

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HPI MT2 18SS Grin

Well its not really a car but hey... Grin

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Mine- 1999 Chevy Silverado 4X4 short bed, Model 1500 (1/2 ton), 4800 Vortec V-8 (302 CID 4.8 liter)... 8)

My wife- 2005 Toyota Corolla LE....a little 4 banger.... Grin

But it does get 40 mpg to my 20 mpg.... Embarrassed

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Love the GT40 Wombat666. One of my favorites.

What drivetrain?

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LOL, yeah-just as I put a new motor in it the gas jumps up. Oh well, it doesn't matter that much. I actually only drive it a few hundred miles a year and therefore the gas mileage doesn't make that much of a difference. Right now its still not running as the engine swap is taking longer than expected and I am so busy with school applications (which take priority unfortunately Cry

). But, I hope it will be running by the end of the summer. I does look a bit different now though, that pic was taken last summer at a car show. It currently has a cowl induction hood on it which isn't painted blue (its a primer black) and should get painted this winter. I'd post a newer pic but its in the garage under a cover at the moment.

But, there is a possibility I will be getting another car in the near future. I have always wanted to build a car for the 1/4 mile drag races and have finally decided that I should. I went up to a major amature drag racing event last weekend (I had been to other events smaller events in the past) and watched one of my best friend's and his father race. Anyway, I decided that I should build a car. I'm in the process of looking for a cheap 1978-80 Camaro (hopefully under $500). I want a V8 car but the motor can be blown since I have a 350 V8 sitting in my garage just begging for a home. I figure drop $200 into that motor and it'll make 300hp-perfect for a beginner's race car. 8)

in a couple of weeks i get some shots of my engine, my sis's bf is rebuilding it and detailing it, and boy does it look good, and it will sound good when we put the flowmaster exhaust on Grin

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