[GolfCoyote]

Curious what everyone drove before stepping into their M?

I had a 2019 Mustang GT that was ESS Supercharged, made 687whp on pump gas. Sadly that was totaled in November, but it allowed me to step up to an M3CX.

I also have a 2015 VW GTI manual trans w/Performance Pack that makes way too much power for FWD (446whp/414wtq on pump) that I use as a daily driver.

Lost of every car I’ve owned.
1. 1985 Mustang SVO
2. 1980 Camaro Z28
3. 2000 Acura Integra
4. 2005 Neon SRT4
5. 2008 Mazda RX8
6. 2006 MazdaSpeed 6
7. 1991 Miata
8. 2005 Cadillac CTS-V
9. 2014 Fiesta ST
10. 2011 Mustang GT (red)
11. 1990 Isuzu Trooper
12. 2005 Honda Fit
13. 2018 Subaru STI
14. 2016 Dodge RAM 1500
15. 2019 Mustang (charcoal)
16. 2015 VW GTI
17. 2024 M3 Comp/xDrive

[xwilkinx]

I've driven a lot of cars, but have only owned BMWs. All but 1 were M cars!

My first car was an E92 328i, after that I upgraded to my first E92 M3 which got me hooked on M cars. Owned an F10 M5 briefly before getting my F80.

[Car-Addicted]

A F31 Mspec wagon I wish I hadn't traded in. Garage space at a premium.

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

A F31 Mspec wagon I wish I hadn't traded in. Garage space at a premium.

Man I wish there more new wagons in the states. Super jealous Europe got the M3 in wagon form.

[dradernh]

[spazzyfry123]

dradernh with the spreadsheet on the ready!

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

dradernh with the spreadsheet on the ready!

Haha I know!

My wife has a running tally of my cars, I just had her send it to me and updated my initial post. I'm going to use this thread later on "see, it's not just me with a car problem!"

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by dradernh

Eclectic mix of cars. 75' Rabbit, almost bought one of those awhile back as a project car.

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by GolfCoyote

Eclectic mix of cars. 75' Rabbit, almost bought one of those awhile back as a project car.

Did you test to see if it would shift into reverse when it wasn't moving?

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by dradernh

Did you test to see if it would shift into reverse when it wasn't moving?

I'm pretty sure the one I looked at had more problems than that lol. Looked super clean, too clean. Clearly had just been painted. Also the steering wheel wasn't aligned properly and the guy REALLY wanted to sell it. Just gave me too many red flags so I passed on it.

Really wanted to drop a modern EA888 GTI engine in it. Oh well, I've got my MK7 now.

[spazzyfry123]

I’ll see if I can remember (in no particular order). I definitely feel like I’m missing something.

‘99 Jeep Wrangler
‘88 Chevy K5 Blazer
‘02 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
‘99 Chevy Camaro SS
‘01 Jeep Cherokee
‘03 Lexus IS300 Sport Design
‘65 Ford Mustang Coupe
‘99 Dodge Ram
‘96 Ford Cobra
‘87 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II
‘68 Chevy C10
‘87 Ford Ranger
‘01 Ford Lightning
‘02 Chevy Camaro SS
‘05 Mini Cooper S
‘99 Nissan Maxima
‘99 Jeep Cherokee
‘01 Jeep Cherokee
‘08 VW Rabbit
‘96 Ford F-150
‘95 Jeep Wrangler
‘93 Jeep Wrangler
‘11 VW GLI
‘13 VW GLI
‘11 BMW M3
‘19 Mini Cooper S
‘16 Jeep Grand Cherokee
‘20 Jeep Gladiator
‘21 Jeep Grand Cherokee
‘97 Toyota Land Cruiser
‘16 Toyota Land Cruiser
‘19 Chevy Equinox
‘22 Chevy Equinox

[3.0L]

I traded in my Mazda 2004 RX-8 on my 2014 M235i.

The RX-8 was a pretty fun car, if you kept the revs up. On the other hand, shitty MPG plus the Wankel engine was prone to flooding at times. Torque was virtually non-existent below 4000 RPM, but loved the 9000 RPM redline.

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by 3.0L

I traded in my Mazda 2004 RX-8 on my 2014 M235i.

The RX-8 was a pretty fun car, if you kept the revs up. On the other hand, shitty MPG plus the Wankel engine was prone to flooding at times. Torque was virtually non-existent below 4000 RPM, but loved the 9000 RPM redline.

I had an RX-8 for a while. Loved how smooth the motor was and that RPM was rad. But ya man, the MPG sucked and it was mods were stupid expensive for it.

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by 3.0L

I traded in my Mazda 2004 RX-8 on my 2014 M235i.

The RX-8 was a pretty fun car, if you kept the revs up. On the other hand, shitty MPG plus the Wankel engine was prone to flooding at times. Torque was virtually non-existent below 4000 RPM, but loved the 9000 RPM redline.

In the early '10s, I was a driving day instructor with an excellent student who drove an RX-8.

When we would exit a slow corner onto a long straight and I waited for something to happen, I would say "It's okay to go to gas now.", he always said "I know, I've been full-throttle since [way back there]."

[///MPhatic]

In order.

[Llarry]

I had a 2013 Porsche 981 Boxster S. Marvelous car but my wife and I decided that it was difficult getting in and out of the car as we aged.

For a while I had both the Boxster and a 2017 M3. And a string of BMWs going back almost 30 years.

Well, gosh... everybody is listing every vehicle ever owned: Let me give it a try:
2022 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition pickup (auto)
2022 BMW M3 6-speed RWD sedan
2021 Porsche Macan GTS
2017 BMW M3 DCT sedan
2014 BMW X3 3.0is (auto)
2013 Porsche Boxster S
2011 BMW 328iT 6-speed M sport wagon
2009 Mazda Miata (NC) retractable hardtop GT roadster (auto)
2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 ext cab pickup (auto)
2005 BMW M3 coupe
2004 Toyota Tundra SR5 reg cab 4WD pickup (auto)
2004 BMW 325iT SMG wagon
2004 Dodge Sprinter van automatic turbodiesel
2001 BMW 330Ci coupe
1999 Honda Odyssey EX van (automatic)
1998 BMW M3 coupe
1994 BMW 325is coupe
1990 Acura Legend L sedan
1988 Honda Civic sedan
1984 Mazda 626LX 5-door
1982 Honda Civic sedan
1977 Honda Accord hatchback
1973 Subaru GL coupe
1972 Mercury Capri coupe
1965 Fiat 600D

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by Llarry

I had a 2013 Porsche 981 Boxster S. Marvelous car but my wife and I decided that it was difficult getting in and out of the car as we aged.

Before that for a while I had both the Boxster and a 2017 M3. And a string of BMWs going back almost 30 years.

Always liked the Boxters, never got around to driving one unfortunately.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

In order.

The Starion King!

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by GolfCoyote

Always liked the Boxters, never got around to driving one unfortunately.

The best-driving car I've ever owned. Superb steering. Great handling. In comparison with the current M3's 473 hp, down on power but the 981 certainly had enough.

[iwantyourcar]

1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Sedan
2001 Nissan Altima
2003 Honda Civic Si
2003 Acura CL Type S
2000 Honda S2000
2004 Acura TSX
2001 Honda S2000
1996 Audi A4
1998 Honda Accord
1992 Chevy Beretta
2010 G37 Coupe
2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2010 Toyota 4Runner
1996 Isuzu Rodeo
2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2003 Infiniti M45
1998 Mercedes S500
2003 Land Rover Discovery II
2002 Range Rover P38
2001 Range Rover P38
1994 Oldsmobile Bravada
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2016 Dodge Ram 1500
2016 Porsche Macan S
2010 Audi S4
2016 Toyota 4Runner
2013 BMW M5

28 cars in 26 years. Probably missed a few. And some of these were serious beaters.

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by Llarry

The best-driving car I've ever owned. Superb steering. Great handling. In comparison with the current M3's 473 hp, down on power but the 981 certainly had enough.

That’s how I felt about my 2018 STI, fantastic steering.

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by iwantyourcar

1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Sedan
2001 Nissan Altima
2003 Honda Civic Si
2003 Acura CL Type S
2000 Honda S2000
2004 Acura TSX
2001 Honda S2000
1996 Audi A4
1998 Honda Accord
1992 Chevy Beretta
2010 G37 Coupe
2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2010 Toyota 4Runner
1996 Isuzu Rodeo
2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2003 Infiniti M45
1998 Mercedes S500
2003 Land Rover Discovery II
2002 Range Rover P38
2001 Range Rover P38
1994 Oldsmobile Bravada
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2016 Dodge Ram 1500
2016 Porsche Macan S
2010 Audi S4
2016 Toyota 4Runner
2013 BMW M5

28 cars in 26 years. Probably missed a few. And some of these were serious beaters.

You’ve got me beat haha. I’m at 17 cars in 35 years.