What was your first car?

johnny404 · 05-25-2006, 08:42 AM

Before I moved to the US, 6yrs ago, it was nothing but Golf Carts, home is an island so cars are rare, but my first car was a 92 Accord.

Ryan.M · 05-25-2006, 10:31 AM

1995 E36 M3

gdnyc · 05-25-2006, 11:04 AM

My first car was a 1986 Audi 5000s. It was 7 years old when I got it. Such a fun car. many good times. It thought it was a steal at $3,500, but I became good friends with my mechanic because of that car. HA!

geeslice · 05-25-2006, 11:10 AM

I learned how to drive in a 1994 Honda Accord

And I learned stick in a 1992 Jeep Wrangler

2000 Mercury Cougar V6 (2000-2005)
2004 Audi TT 1.8T (2005-2006)
2006 BMW 325xi (2006 - FOREVER!!!!)

difush · 05-25-2006, 11:39 AM

VW Scirocco, had the most fun with it even compared to the 944 turbo and XR4Ti

fw10ring · 05-25-2006, 11:57 AM

My first car was a total piece of crap.

1980 Audi 5000s

SoYank · 05-25-2006, 12:14 PM

I learned to drive in a 1964½ Mustang convertible, 289 V8 4-spd.

Cars I've owned:

a. 1970 Plymouth Valiant (used)
b. 1972 Toyota Corona Mk II (used)
c. 1982 Chevy S-10 (Lemon) (new)
d. 1984 Toyota Celica GT (new)
e. 1988 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (new)
f. 1992 Nissan 240SX (new)
g. 1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (new)
h. 2006 BMW 330i (new)

I'd rank them in order: h,d,g,e,a,f,b,.....................keep going>>...............c.

SoYank · 05-25-2006, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redguy

1986 Ford Escort. Nice shade of blue with brown spots, which seemed to increase in size eveyday I owned the little rustbucket!

Better than brown with nice blue spots that got smaller each day.

martieg · 05-25-2006, 08:25 PM

Ok, here is the full list:

1975 Honda Civic (my aunt's, learn to drive in it)
1978 Toyota 1000 (my mom's, but only I drove it)
1972 Ford Pinto (inherited in 1990, my dad bought it new when I was 4)
1986 Mazda 626 (used, bought in 1993)
1991 Mazda B2300 (used, company truck, assigned in 1994)
1995 Ford Ranger (new, company truck)
1997 Chevrolet Lumina (new, company car)
1999 Ford Taurus (new, company car)
1999 Daihatsu Terios (new, bought for my wife, but was my weekend toy)
1998 Mercury Villager (used, bought in 2000 for the growing family)
2000 Ford Explorer (used, bought in 2001)
2005 Dodge Durango Limited (new, for my family we have 4 kids!)
2006 BMW 330i SP/PP/Nav

Jongie · 05-30-2006, 07:19 AM

1993 red Toyota Celica . that was a great time with my friends in those 3 weeks ...

astra · 05-30-2006, 07:35 AM

2005 Honda Accord Euro Luxury (Acura tsx in usa i think?)

SCA · 05-30-2006, 05:35 PM

1st car was a used '83 Volvo 240DL with a manual trans. Kept it for one year (1988-1989) before my folks decided they were over the maintenance.

Hawkshaw · 05-30-2006, 08:18 PM

1999 Acura Integra...dark green.

sblument · 05-30-2006, 09:39 PM

my first car

martieg · 05-31-2006, 06:44 AM

My first car:

Robin_NL · 05-31-2006, 10:06 AM

Didn't know this poll:

Volkswagen Golf I 1.1 LX 1981(bought in 1989) colour:Goldmetallic.
Great car:100mph was possible.

Not this one but the normal version:

Juve29 · 05-31-2006, 10:27 AM

My first car was 1986 Chrysler New Yorker.
It had digital dash that did not work. I didn't know how fast I was going plus I had no idea how much gas I had in the car, I use to fill up every third day, a few time a ran out of gas, the radiator didn't work, the transmission use to stay stuck in neutral so sometimes on a green light the car would not proceed forward. But the car never rusted.

My second car was 1993 Honda Prelude SR-V (what a beauty)

Third car was a 2002 Acura RSX. Nice car but its no Prelude. What I really liked about the RSX was the manual gear box (short and precise).

And now I own a 2006 E90 much better than any of the cars I've owned its sporty comfortable and nice looking, except for the customer service which is not that great compare to Acura.

RodyP · 05-31-2006, 10:40 AM

a bmw E90

lknbimmers · 05-31-2006, 12:04 PM

1985 Plymouth Reliant - My first hand me down car
1992 Acura Integra - First new car purchase
1994 Acura Integra - Purchased new
1996 Acura Legend Coupe - Purchased new
2004 Lexus RX330 - Purchased new
2006 325xi - Purchased new

windnsea00 · 06-07-2006, 01:53 AM

When I turned 17 in 2003 I didn't have much $ and being automobile obsessive (seriously) I figured I would get whatever car had the most power for the dollar. Ended up with a very clean `94 Camaro Z28. Realized american cars truly suck so a bit less than in a year I sold it. So back then having a best friend in high school whose dad is a private BMW mechanic and my friend was a BMW nut, I figured why not buy a `91 318is (e30) and swap in an S50 (`95 M3 motor). I learned a lot and spent a lot on that project. Sold it after a year. Got hooked to BMW's from there, had always liked them beforehand but never throught I could afford them or really knew how to work on them.

Then bought a `95 318ti in Feb `05 for a cheap daily driver after dealing with that huge project car. Sold that last Aug. and bought a `93 325is. Just gave the 325is to my older brother a few weeks ago and picked up a very clean `97 318ti sport. I hope to put in a nice suspension this summer and then maybe do another engine swap next year (yikes!) The 325iT is the family car btw. So far 5 cars and I'm 20...need to catch up with my best friend whose at like over 10 easily haha. Maybe get an E91 for the family sometime down the line (they are offering RWD for `07

)

Dante · 06-07-2006, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windnsea00

Then bought a `95 318ti in Feb `05 for a cheap daily driver after dealing with that huge project car. Sold that last Aug. and bought a `93 325is. Just gave the 325is to my older brother a few weeks ago and picked up a very clean `97 318ti sport. I hope to put in a nice suspension this summer and then maybe do another engine swap next year (yikes!) The 325iT is the family car btw. So far 5 cars and I'm 20...need to catch up with my best friend whose at like over 10 easily haha. Maybe get an E91 for the family sometime down the line (they are offering RWD for `07

)

Haha, you seem to have a little crush for ti compacts, I like that.

I learned they are not very popular in NA, and the E46 compact never made its way to NA.
I had a E36 316ti and my current car is an E46 325ti compact with SMG which I really enjoy to drive.

But I'm really looking forward to my future E91.

windnsea00 · 06-07-2006, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

Haha, you seem to have a little crush for ti compacts, I like that.

I learned they are not very popular in NA, and the E46 compact never made its way to NA.
I had a E36 316ti and my current car is an E46 325ti compact with SMG which I really enjoy to drive.

But I'm really looking forward to my future E91.

They are fun little cars, sort of a glorified E30 as my friend puts it. Do you write on bmw-drivers.de? I think I have seen pictures of your car somewhere.

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05-25-2006, 08:42 AM	#45
johnny404 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E90 Alpine White Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Charleston,S.C iTrader: (0)	Before I moved to the US, 6yrs ago, it was nothing but Golf Carts, home is an island so cars are rare, but my first car was a 92 Accord.
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05-25-2006, 10:31 AM	#46
Ryan.M Major 77 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: E46 M3..E30 325i..72' 2002 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	1995 E36 M3
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05-25-2006, 11:04 AM	#47
gdnyc Lieutenant 24 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	My first car was a 1986 Audi 5000s. It was 7 years old when I got it. Such a fun car. many good times. It thought it was a steal at $3,500, but I became good friends with my mechanic because of that car. HA! __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!
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05-25-2006, 11:10 AM	#48
geeslice Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 283 Posts Drives: '06 325xi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00] 2004 Audi TT [0.00]	I learned how to drive in a 1994 Honda Accord And I learned stick in a 1992 Jeep Wrangler 2000 Mercury Cougar V6 (2000-2005) 2004 Audi TT 1.8T (2005-2006) 2006 BMW 325xi (2006 - FOREVER!!!!) __________________ It's called "HAPPY" Hour for a reason. '06 E90 325xi Sparkling Graphite, Dakota Black Leather, Dark Walnut Burl Trim, Steptronic, Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, Xenons = LOVE
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05-25-2006, 11:39 AM	#49
difush Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Asia iTrader: (0)	VW Scirocco, had the most fun with it even compared to the 944 turbo and XR4Ti
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05-25-2006, 11:57 AM	#50
fw10ring Watch/Knife/Gun nut 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: '06 SG 325i w/sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	My first car was a total piece of crap. 1980 Audi 5000s
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05-25-2006, 12:14 PM	#51
SoYank Major General 590 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	I learned to drive in a 1964½ Mustang convertible, 289 V8 4-spd. Cars I've owned: a. 1970 Plymouth Valiant (used) b. 1972 Toyota Corona Mk II (used) c. 1982 Chevy S-10 (Lemon) (new) d. 1984 Toyota Celica GT (new) e. 1988 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (new) f. 1992 Nissan 240SX (new) g. 1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (new) h. 2006 BMW 330i (new) I'd rank them in order: h,d,g,e,a,f,b,.....................keep going>>...............c. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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05-25-2006, 08:25 PM	#53
martieg Texas 339 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 330i Black Sph PP/SP/NV/MTk Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Ok, here is the full list: 1975 Honda Civic (my aunt's, learn to drive in it) 1978 Toyota 1000 (my mom's, but only I drove it) 1972 Ford Pinto (inherited in 1990, my dad bought it new when I was 4) 1986 Mazda 626 (used, bought in 1993) 1991 Mazda B2300 (used, company truck, assigned in 1994) 1995 Ford Ranger (new, company truck) 1997 Chevrolet Lumina (new, company car) 1999 Ford Taurus (new, company car) 1999 Daihatsu Terios (new, bought for my wife, but was my weekend toy) 1998 Mercury Villager (used, bought in 2000 for the growing family) 2000 Ford Explorer (used, bought in 2001) 2005 Dodge Durango Limited (new, for my family we have 4 kids!) 2006 BMW 330i SP/PP/Nav
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05-30-2006, 07:19 AM	#54
Jongie Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 236 Posts Drives: E90 325i manual Black sapphire Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	1993 red Toyota Celica . that was a great time with my friends in those 3 weeks ...
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05-30-2006, 07:35 AM	#55
astra Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	2005 Honda Accord Euro Luxury (Acura tsx in usa i think?)
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05-30-2006, 05:35 PM	#56
SCA Brigadier General 619 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	1st car was a used '83 Volvo 240DL with a manual trans. Kept it for one year (1988-1989) before my folks decided they were over the maintenance.
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05-30-2006, 08:18 PM	#57
Hawkshaw Major 105 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	1999 Acura Integra...dark green. __________________ Paul
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05-30-2006, 09:39 PM	#58
sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	my first car Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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05-31-2006, 06:44 AM	#59
martieg Texas 339 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 330i Black Sph PP/SP/NV/MTk Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	My first car:
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05-31-2006, 10:06 AM	#60
Robin_NL S0THPAW 9022 Rep 7,867 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Didn't know this poll: Volkswagen Golf I 1.1 LX 1981(bought in 1989) colour:Goldmetallic. Great car:100mph was possible. Not this one but the normal version:
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05-31-2006, 10:27 AM	#61
Juve29 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 325i titanium silver spk Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montréal, Canada iTrader: (0)	My first car was 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. It had digital dash that did not work. I didn't know how fast I was going plus I had no idea how much gas I had in the car, I use to fill up every third day, a few time a ran out of gas, the radiator didn't work, the transmission use to stay stuck in neutral so sometimes on a green light the car would not proceed forward. But the car never rusted. My second car was 1993 Honda Prelude SR-V (what a beauty) Third car was a 2002 Acura RSX. Nice car but its no Prelude. What I really liked about the RSX was the manual gear box (short and precise). And now I own a 2006 E90 much better than any of the cars I've owned its sporty comfortable and nice looking, except for the customer service which is not that great compare to Acura. Last edited by Juve29; 05-31-2006 at 10:56 AM..
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05-31-2006, 10:40 AM	#62
RodyP Captain 62 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 19 Bmw M5 Competition Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	a bmw E90
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05-31-2006, 12:04 PM	#63
lknbimmers Lieutenant 97 Rep 450 Posts Drives: E90/G05 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	1985 Plymouth Reliant - My first hand me down car 1992 Acura Integra - First new car purchase 1994 Acura Integra - Purchased new 1996 Acura Legend Coupe - Purchased new 2004 Lexus RX330 - Purchased new 2006 325xi - Purchased new
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06-07-2006, 01:53 AM	#64
windnsea00 Lieutenant 508 Rep 453 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	When I turned 17 in 2003 I didn't have much $ and being automobile obsessive (seriously) I figured I would get whatever car had the most power for the dollar. Ended up with a very clean `94 Camaro Z28. Realized american cars truly suck so a bit less than in a year I sold it. So back then having a best friend in high school whose dad is a private BMW mechanic and my friend was a BMW nut, I figured why not buy a `91 318is (e30) and swap in an S50 (`95 M3 motor). I learned a lot and spent a lot on that project. Sold it after a year. Got hooked to BMW's from there, had always liked them beforehand but never throught I could afford them or really knew how to work on them. Then bought a `95 318ti in Feb `05 for a cheap daily driver after dealing with that huge project car. Sold that last Aug. and bought a `93 325is. Just gave the 325is to my older brother a few weeks ago and picked up a very clean `97 318ti sport. I hope to put in a nice suspension this summer and then maybe do another engine swap next year (yikes!) The 325iT is the family car btw. So far 5 cars and I'm 20...need to catch up with my best friend whose at like over 10 easily haha. Maybe get an E91 for the family sometime down the line (they are offering RWD for `07 ) __________________ 2020 M2 CS AW 6-spd Previous M Cars: M2C, M2, F80 M3, E46 M3, Z3M Coupe, E36 M3...and some other fun rides.
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