Car History........

[Todd1983]

I always find it interesting to know what car choices people have made through their driving years......good and bad lol

VW mk3 golf gti 8v

VW Mk3 golf vr6

PUG 405 mi16

FIAT (4 x) punto GTs

NISSAN S14a 200sx

FIAT Punto sporting with 2.0 16v turbo

AUDI B5 S4

VOLVO V40

BMW E46 330D Touring

Edited September 29, 2014 by Todd1983

[BmEagle]

MG metro

Orion ghia

Orion ghia si

XR2i 16v

VW golf gti cabriolet

MK5 Escort RS2000

Escort 1.8 gti

E46 318i SE saloon

E46 330cd

Lots of Fords till I came to my senses.

Edited September 29, 2014 by BmEagle

[Todd1983]

Yeah I had a thing for turbod fiats lol, this being my baby lol

This was the sporting that I converted to fiat coupe 2.0t running gear, what a headache

Edited September 29, 2014 by Todd1983

[dunk1]

far to many to list really

mk1 1300 sport escort

mk1 mexico escort

mk1 estate escort

mk1 1600 cortina

2002 tii heavily modded with wide arch kit, twin headlights, recaro's, twin 45 webber carbs, schrick cam, magnesium wheels

E21 323i full BBS body kit & wheels

E28 528i

E32 730i

E34 535i

E28 B10 3.5 Alpina

E34 B10 3.5 Alpina

B3 3.2 vert individual Alpina

E46 330 Ci M sport vert

E46 330 Ci M sport vert (still have)

3.5 RRC

3.9 SE RRC

3.9 SE RRC

4.6 RRC stripped out, full cage, harness's, twin pro comp suspension, 4 pin diffs, 2 door conversion etc

1996 P38 4.6 HSE

3.9 Vogue se soft dash restoration project (still have)

GS300 sport

LS400

Alfa 145 cloverleaf

1997 Volvo 850 estate

Mk4 supra UK twin turbo

Mk4 supra UK twin turbo TRD widebody with far too many mods to list

4.2 TDi Landcruiser 80 series

3.0 D4D Colorado

3.0 D4D LC3

Edited September 29, 2014 by dunk1

[das_flo]

In my 12 year driving career, I haven't had many...

Mk3 fiesta 1.6 Si

Mk5 fiesta zetec S

E36 318is MTech

E46 330ci sport

Mk5 golf R32

Current:

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII GSR

Mk7 fiesta zetec S

[Todd1983]

far to many to list really

mk1 1300 sport escort

mk1 mexico escort

mk1 estate escort

mk1 1600 cortina

2002 tii heavily modded with wide arch kit, twin headlights, recaro's, twin 45 webber carbs, schrick cam, magnesium wheels

E21 323i full BBS body kit & wheels

E28 528i

E32 730i

E34 535i

E28 B10 3.5 Alpina

E34 B10 3.5 Alpina

B3 3.2 vert individual Alpina

E46 330 Ci M sport vert

E46 330 Ci M sport vert (still have)

3.5 RRC

3.9 SE RRC

3.9 SE RRC

4.6 RRC stripped out, full cage, harness's, twin pro comp suspension, 4 pin diffs, 2 door conversion etc

1996 P38 4.6 HSE

3.9 Vogue se soft dash restoration project (still have)

GS300 sport

LS400

Alfa 145 cloverleaf

1997 Volvo 850 estate

Mk4 supra UK twin turbo

Mk4 supra UK twin turbo TRD widebody with far too many mods to list

4.2 TDi Landcruiser 80 series

3.0 D4D Colorado

3.0 D4D LC3

Mmmmm mk4 supra TT is still on my want list......but so much money still for a manual

[dunk1]

Be very wary what you buy if you do

[daboy]

Over the last 20 years I've had a few, also working for VAG for 5 years meant I had a lot of nice company cars.

Some of my favourites

E30 325

E46 330ci msport convertible

E46 330ci msport coupé

E61 525i SE

Golf MK1 GTI

Golf MK1 Clipper convertible

Golf MK2 GTI

Golf MK3 VR6 Storm

Golf MK4 GTI Anniversary

Golf MK5 GT Tdi tuned to 200bhp

Passat W8

Corrado 1.8

Lupo GTI

Seat Ibiza GTi 8v

Seat Leon FR+

Fiesta XR2

Fiesta XR2i

Audi TT 220bhp

Porsche Boxter

Some of my least favourites

Metro 1.0

Astra 1.3

Audi A4 2.0

Golf MK2 1.3

[Ilferco]

Off the top of my head, the ones that stick out.

1987 Nova 1.2

1985 Nova 1.3SR

1987 XR2

1992 Clio 16v

1996 Clio 16v

1994 XR2i

1996 Corsa 1.2 (2.0 16v Conversion)

1994 Astra 1.4 (2.0 16v Turbo Conversion)

1996 Cavalier 2.0 SR

1997 Volvo S70R

1999 Vectra GSi

2002 Volvo S60 D5

2005 Volvo S60 D5

2002 Mercedes S320CDi

2001 BMW 330D

2003 BMW 320D

2002 BMW 325i

Now I mainly just drive my transit around unless i'm going out with the family.

[albino-jay]

1st was a 1967 Hillman Husky

then another Hillman imp

then this one i restored then smashed up after 3 months

then this monstrosity

ex rally imp

106 rallye with 16v conversion

S14a kouki q import

saxo vts

E30 320 with welded diff

E36 Alpina

Austin Maestro

306 meridian

Porsche 924 track car i built

Clio 1,8 16v

Beemer 330ci

and many more

[chunky899]

Here's my list

-1993 Vauxhall Nova 1.0 Life in red

-1995 Rover 214 SEI In Green

-1994 Rover 216 SRI in Blue

-2003 Ford Focus 'Chic' in Gm gray

-1999 Ford Focus LX in Purple

-1994 Nissan Primera P10 Circuit in silver (regret getting rid)

-1997 Peugeot 406 1.9TD LX in green

-1997 Nissan Almera gti in black, (died a rusty death)

-1996 Nissan Almera gti in black, (used for 3 days then broke it)

-1997 Nissan Almera Gti in red.

-2000 Nissan Primera SE saloon in Green

1999 Nissan Primera SE estate in silver

Current cars.

-1995 Nissan Pulsar HN15 GTI (turbo project)

-2003 BMW 330D saloon

I'll try to get some pictures of them all haha I still know all the registration plates for them!

[Ashley1995]

Mines not amazing yet, but I'm only 19! well as of tomorrow

1 - 2000 1.1 Peugeot 106

2 - 2001 1.6 Golf mk4

3 - 1999 2.5 E46 323ci ( Scrapped )

4 - 2005 1.1 Peugeot 206 ( only used this 1 month to get me through, although I still own it )

5 - 1989 2.5 E30 325 ( Current )

Edited September 29, 2014 by Ashley1995

[thesanchez]

Wow, I've been driving for 16 years and my car list is shameful. At least it's getting better as time goes by!

1997 - 1983 Mk1 1.0 Popular Fiesta

1999 - 1996 Mk1 Fiat Punto 60

2001 - 1999 Peugeot 206 LX

2007 - 1989 Peugeot 205 1.6 GTi

2010 - 2002 BMW 330D M Sport

Not sure what my next car might be. Probably a E91 335i

[Testaculese]

Been driving since 1998. The embarrassing French cars in the middle are because my GF was learning to drive (oh god the memories!)

1...Ford fiesta mk2 1.1 (knew so little about engines, did not open bonnet once in year of owning, overheated, scrapped)

2...Ford Sierra 1.8 (pretty cool car for 18 year old, sold to mate)

3...VW Golf mk2 GTI 8V (fun but mouldy due to absent door liners, sold)

4...VW Golf mk2 GTI 16V (amazing car in oak green, should never had sold it though did make money)

5...Audi 80 sport (great car, bought with borbet A wheels on, got bored, sold)

6...BMW E30 325 touring (first beemer, didn't check it as well as I should, HG went then rusted away)

7...Ford mondeo mk2 2.0si (good car but slow)

8...BMW E30 325 saloon (great car, again rust problems, but miss it to this day)

9...BMW E30 325 touring (best e30 I had, had been prepped by Dave at Fritzbitz, drove like new WHY DID I SELL IT?!)

10...Renault Clio 1.4 (best forget these next few heaps, clutch went big time, scrapped)

11...Renault Megane 1.6 coupe (in yellow! there are no words, sold)

12...Pugeot 306 TD (fun car, rapid when turned up, rear torsion beam went, part ex'ed)

13...Ford Focus 1.6 (most reliable car ever, but slow, gave to GF)

14...Peugeot 406 hdi (good car, sold during cancer treatment)

15...Ford Mondeo mk3 2.0 ghia X (great car, had for a while, sold as bored of fwd)

16...Peugoet 306 HDIsw (was given this one, owned for two weeks before it literally fell apart)

17...Ford Focus TDCI (blew turbo racing to see sister before she died, scrapped)

18...BMW E46 325se (current, I am keeping this one, honest!)

Sorry for the essay but I thought I should explain some of those questionable choices!

[jammo]

Mine is probably the worst car history!

1.2 mk1 clio

1.6 mk1 Megane coupe

1.4 mk1 clio rt

2.0 phase 2 xsara hdi

e46 320d face lift

e46 330ci pre facelift

Something slightly more interesting to come hopefully early next year

[thesanchez]

Mine is probably the worst car history!

1.2 mk1 clio

1.6 mk1 Megane coupe

1.4 mk1 clio rt

2.0 phase 2 xsara hdi

e46 320d face lift

e46 330ci pre facelift

Something slightly more interesting to come hopefully early next year

I think you beat me on the worst car front.....but only just.

[JimmyJames]

I've had a few lol, a lot of them in Canada so few might sound strange 240sx = 200sx in UK etc..

-1987Chevrolet caprice stationwagon

-1986Chevrolet cavalier

-1978 Pontiac trans am 6.6L

-1984 Pontiac trans am 5.7L

-1990 Hyundai excel

-1986 ford mustang gt hatchback

-1987 ford mustang gt coupe

-1993 Ford Mustang gt coupe

-1990 Chevrolet 3/4 ton lowrider

-1988 Chevrolet 1/2 ton lowrider

-1986 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 4x4

-2003 ford ranger edge ext cab 4x4

-1990 Honda civic sir

-2004 ford tauras sho

-1984 Cadillac deville

- 2001 Chevrolet camaro ss z28

-1992 BMW 325 i se

-1995 Buick roadmaster lowrider

-1992 Nissan 240sx

-1989 Nissan 240sx

-1995 Nissan 240sx

-1990 vw jetta

-1989 Toyota camry

-1992toyota celica gt4

-2001 dodge neon

-2000 Toyota soarer v8

-1997 Honda civic ls

-1995 Toyota supra non turbo(manual)

-1993 Toyota supra twin turbo(manual)

-2001 Honda civic type R

-2001 Bmw 330ci

-2004 BMW M3 (current car)

Edited September 29, 2014 by JimmyJames

[jammo]

Jimmyjames what was your opinion on the civic type r v the 330ci?

[JimmyJames]

Jimmyjames what was your opinion on the civic type r v the 330ci?

Type r was a great little runabout, s**te on long runs though. Went to Paris and back in 24 hours and it was on vtec most the way lol. On the other hand the 330ci was a great all rounder but ideally needed the extra gear my m3 has.

[TriggerFish]

Driving for 6 years:

FIAT Punto 2a 1.2 - first car. Learnt to drive and then sold to my uncle

Skoda Fabia 1.4 - upgrade over the Punto. I loved it for a bit, then the VAG reliability hit and it became uneconomical to keep going

VW Polo GTI - loved this car. Not the best in the world, but great fun and cost about £70 in repairs in 3 years

Mazda RX-8 - owned alongside the Polo while I was on my uni placement year. Lovely car, crazy running costs and not that exciting on the road as never near it's limits

VW Golf GT TDI (PD150) - worst. Car. Even. Crap noise, looks, chassis, handling, ride, engine. Good gearbox though. I was sad when it got rear ended as the damage wasn't terminal!

BMW e46 330d (current) - very good all rounder, and still able to put a smile on my face, when hooing up an Alp or Highland pass, or equally happy sitting on a motorway at 70, returning up to 60mpg. Not the cheapest car to keep going, but at 216k miles, it's still only failing on rubber/wear&tear items.

BMW e30 325i Sport - not the best start to ownership, but I'm looking forward to getting it back... some day!

[StuBeeDoo]

In 40 years.....

(1974-'78) Vauxhall Viva HA

('78-'80) Hillman Avenger 1.6 GL estate

('80-87) Hillman Avenger Tiger II

(1987) Talbot Avenger 1.6 GLS estate

(1987) Talbot Sunbeam Lotus

('87-'93) Ford Cortina mk5 2.0 GL

('93-'98) Vauxhall Belmont SRi

('98) Proton Persona 1.5 (yes, really!)

('98-2000) Vauxhall Cavalier 1.7td hatch

(2000-'01) Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia '88-spec

('01-'04) Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia '90-spec

('04-'13) BMW 320i touring E30

('13-) BMW 330d saloon E46

As I've been typing this in, I'm sure this topic has been covered at least once before.........

[SpanneR]

Corsa 1.2 Energy - First car loved this little thing but had a tendancy to want to spin out and in the end hit oil and ice and had a choice between a tree and a bush so i chose a bush whilst going sideways and it got written off

Mazda 3 Tamura - Great car really comfy and it looks amazing also not many around but it was a petrol and i was starting to do 2k miles a month so sold it to my mum who crashed her corsa (can you sense the bad luck with corsa's in my family) and she still owns it and has kept it looking mint which is odd as she normally couldnt care about cars.

E46 320cd Msport - Current daily driver only owned it for just over a year and is probs the most unreliable car I have owned but it was a cheap car and a project car for me to mod and learn on but despite all its cost me i wouldn't swap it.

So far its had new subframe (warrenty covered), diff cradle, water pump, egr stat, 2 main stats, upgraded msd intercooler, rear disks and pads, handbrake cable, poly bushed all round, 4 new tyres, full respray, retro fitted the original nav unit, fitted the iPhone 5s cradle as i had factory bluetooth and acid dipped the alloys so they would hold air.

Still to do, Structural foam from Redish to make sure the subframe does go again, Koni FSD's as my shocks dont shock, decat, remap and then its done. Between the house and the car who both want some lovin its taking its time.

[touringking]

In 14yrs

1.3 mk2 astra

1.4 mk2 astra

Nova Sri (this was quick for 1.4)

Then I discovered ford!!

Escort mk6 1.4 azure

Escort mk4 xr3i (90 spec)

Escort mk3 series 1 rs turbo (the best styled car I've owned, love 80's ford)

Sierra sapphire cosworth 2wd magenta (the fastest car I owned, also had this on my 21st day)

Escort series 2 rs turbo

Escort 1.3 mk6 azure

Escort 1.3 mk4 bonus

Escort mk4 xr3i cab

That was it for ford.

Golf mk3 gti 8v (s**t)

And then my tourer 2004 318i sport

[M3NXN]

Since July 2000

Astravan

Escort van

Ford escort

LWB Transit van

Ford escort

E30 touring

E36 320 coupe

E30 325i sport

E36 325i saloon

E36 32o coupe

E46 330ci

E46 318ci

E46 330ci

E46 330ci

E46 330ci

E46 330ci

E46 330ci

E46 330ci

E46 320

E46 330ci

E46 330ci

Golf GTI

E46 330ci

E46 318ci

Honda civic CDTI

E46 330d

E46 M3

Audi A4

I think that's it, gets a bit confusing!

Currently own:

Mini cooper

Transit connect swb

E46 M3

Edited September 29, 2014 by M3NXN

[Alix]

Imagine Jay's list