Your First Car

MrMke · Post by **MrMke** » Fri Mar 28, 2003 10:22 pm

My first car was a puke green 1971 Dodge Demon and had a little devil next to the badges.

savedbyzero · Post by **savedbyzero** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 10:01 am

'85 S-15 w/ '89 grill shaved and smoothed all the way around, 5 speed 2.8 V6. Completely slammed, couldn't roll a softball under it! ARE 5 stars rapped in Dunlops. Sealed and booted rear window to cap and bed. Custom paint, full neons, 2 15" Pyles, 2 1" Stillwater tweets, 2 Kenwood 6x9's, 2 6" kenwood mids, 2 Kenwood 4x6 plates, 2 analog croosovers, 1 analog bass crossover, rockford fosgate punch amp. Dual turbo mufflers, and a whole lot of bounce!!!Quite a truck for a first! Oh, those were the days! I would never have anything like it again...I had a '78(i believe) Baby Blue Pinto to drive in the winter. The truck wouldn't make it out of the garage with even the slightest dusting of snow!

MadBill · Post by **MadBill** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 10:56 am

1949 Rover Model 75 "F"-head 6 cyl. [Hmm...that's the earlist listed so far. On the other hand, it was only 10 years old at the time, so I guess I'm dating myself!] Anyway, wrapped it around a phone pole 2 months later...

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 10:34 pm

My first car was a 1976 Datsun 710. It was a hand me down from my sister, and was a piece of junk. But, it was fun to have a car in high school, so no complaints.

Project Shadow · Post by **Project Shadow** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 12:39 pm

My first car was a 76 Plymouth Duster 360. I still have it in storage, not that it is worth much. Very fast though. 0-60 6sec, 14.5sec/98 qtr mile. "5.0 liter mustang beater" Many fun rides and some serious barbed wire and fence post damages.

johnsoax · Post by **johnsoax** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 7:03 am

My first car was a 1982 Volkwagon Quantum Wagon.It was a diesel and fully loaded. It cost more than a Cadilac when new!! Unfortuantly it burned up in a barn fire as I was fixing it up when I was 15 (1993).

allelejean · Post by **allelejean** » Sun Apr 13, 2003 11:49 pm

1987 Pontiac Grand AM. I loved that car!

FCser · Post by **FCser** » Mon Apr 14, 2003 1:35 pm

my first and worst car ever was a 1989 mercury sableit squeaked so loud over every little bump, i beat on it i hated that car uhg could barely pass terrible accelarationworst car ever i never want a mercury EVER again

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 1:23 am

Let's see...First car:1989 Pontiac Bonneville This car was wonderful! Had some paint scratches, and it had this weird thing where if you left the rear defroster on too long, the breaker would trip, knocking out power to the seat adjustment, locks, windows, and climate control systems. Turns out there was something wrong with the rear grid that caused it to pull too much amperage. This puppy was SO heavy, I could drive through ANYTHING without so much as a slip, and the tranny and V6 engine had amazing pickup time...problem was, she was too old, and I drove her too hard, and blew the tranny. Farewell old friend...Second car: 1992 Pontiac Grand Am That picture is obviously not MY car. I never took a picture of this car I hated it so much. It was a maroon red, and I got it in horrendous condition (another hand me down). There were stains in all the carpets, the fog light system was blown (since the car was less than a year old, when my brother drove it into the lawnmower and fried the fog system), there was a piece of trim on the right side that would NEVER stay on, and every time I went to get in, I had to go to that side first to slam it back on. It had pathetic pickup, was really low, and really loud. After only a couple months, I had steering problems. Went to the dealer, they said when they lifted it on the rack, the steering fluid came pouring out of the side of the rack. Was going to cost thousands to replace. I stood up and said, "ya know what. I think you need it more than I do. " That was the end of that era.3rd car: 2002 Pontiac Sunfire(a.ka. Melissa)By far my favorite car to date. I loved her. She was my baby. And she has gone on to a better place. Had her less than a year. Was on my way home from college. Got cut off by a driver, swerved to avoid hitting him, lost control. Slammed into the center concrete median, bounced off. Slammed into a moving 18 wheeler. Bounced off. Did a 90, came to rest in the center lane of a 3 lane road, facing traffic. Thankfully, people stopped. But, thanks to her, I walked away with a lower back muscle pull, a couple of airbag burns (which disappeared in a day or two) and a small cut on my knee. Thanks Melissa -- you saved my life, too bad I couldn't save yours. *sniff*4th car:2003 Pontiac Vibe(a.k.a. Emily)Need I say more? I think not.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 1:35 am

You sure like those Tin Indians, don't you.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 1:44 am

rofl. my family has always been a pontiac family. my mother's father's best friend (now owned by his son's son) owns a dealership, and we've dealt with them ever since...As to the name Melissa, I named it after my best friend in college...I hadn't seen her in like 3 years, and I missed her, so I figured the best way to keep her in my life was name my car after her!

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 2:31 am

My first car was a 69 Dodge Coronet 4 door, 318, AT, tan with a copper roof. Had been in PA mountains and the winter salt really ate the cheap steel. Sucker would get up and move though. Hit the gas and the front end would rise up, then when you got up to speed I guess the parachute effect of all the rust holes would lift the back up too. Had part of a spare differential wedged in under one of the trunk hinges to hold it in place after the mount rusted awayBroke a motor mount, and when you hit the gas the engine would lift up off the mount. This pulled the accelerator cable, forcing full throttle and temporarily disconnecting the shift linkage. Only way to stop was to get up enough speed that the torque on the motor let off enough for the motor to drop back down.At one point I found a pair of vise grips clamped to the underside where my uncle had been doing some body work years before I got the car. Great tool, still have them.The car also taught me about MOPAR transmissions, a lesson I didn't really learn until I had a Dodge caravan.All kinds of things I'll never tell my kids about happened in that car, and I still miss it.

canadavibegt · Post by **canadavibegt** » Thu Apr 24, 2003 3:40 pm

Mine was a 1969 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe..... Was fully loaded with a 429 ThunderJet.... I was the 3rd owner. Had the original paisley vinyl roof, 8 track, air, cruise, tilt, power seat/windows, moon roof and one of the first vehicles to offer electric rear defrost.Was a great car but a boat......

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 10:54 pm

I've owned two cars (and still own two cars)....My First Car.... http://images.autotrader.com/images/200 ... 40x180.jpg 1990 Dodge SpiritandMy Second Car.... http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_ ... 7278_1.jpg 2003 Pontiac Vibe

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 11:12 pm

1st - 87 Pontiac Sunbird Turbo Convertible2nd - 90 Pontiac Firebird Formula 3rd - 82 Dodge D504th - 96 Chevy Monte Carlo5th - 98 Dodge Dakota6th - 95 Mitsubishi Galant7th - 03 Olds Alero8th - 03 Vibe GTI owned all of these sometime within the last 6 years

cohocarl · Post by **cohocarl** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 11:26 pm

Prior cars:1964 VW bug. factory sunroof, 6 volt electrical., but fun.1968 Camaro SS. good running 350 in it, 12 bolt posi = doughnut city1972 Camaro Z28 rotted out MI car. Would be worth $$ today though.1975 MGB 50th anniv. 4-speed, Excellent college car. 1983 Ford EXP 5-speed, Put struts, springs & bars on it. Slot car handling.1985 1/2 Ford Escort 4-speed (wife's car when we married)1990 Honda Civic std. 4-speed Wish they still made that same car.1994 Cavalier. Base model, 5-speed. Decent car.1997 Cavalier Z-24 5-speed, green, Quick, fun car.Present cars:2003 Vibe Shadow 5-speed2001 Dodge Stratus R/T 5-speed (wife's car) that car!1985 Corvette. Tons 'o mods. 390ft-lbs tq. needs paint

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 8:43 am

is it just me, or do some of you people go thru cars fast? i guess it kinda depends on your ages

Wrx-2-Vibe · Post by **Wrx-2-Vibe** » Sat Jul 05, 2003 5:43 am

well I'm 39 now (bummer) and I've actually kept a photo album of the rides. My record for keeping a car is 4 years. some of the more noteworthy, in no particlular order69 GTO (now I see why peolpe dig V-8's)68 Cal-Bug w/ a 2190 dual port (seen at a many Bugouts and Carlies, PA meets)02 13.1-13.4 sec "REX" (or WRX, I REALLY REALLY miss this one, but my left foot got me in too much trouble)99 Subaru RS coupe (spent too dam much on this one b4 upgrading the the REX)97 Subaru SVX lsi (the hey dude whats wrong w/ your car windows car?)71 BMW 2002tii (I MISS THIS ONE, sob!)78 Corvette (silver anivercry)78 Bug Conv.84 Jetta GLI (all mono-tone Zender Bodykit)87 VW Cabriolet (BBS bodykit, euro bumpers and a Neuspeed blower)and the list goes on......someday I otta scan them all in digitallyOnce a gearhead....always a gearhead.

MadBill · Post by **MadBill** » Sat Jul 05, 2003 8:38 am

Hey Wrx, great car list! I had a couple of "Blower Beetles" too in the distant past, a '56 sedan and a '58 Karman-Ghia (as well a one with Porsche power and a '52 with a 215 c.i. aluminum Buick V-8 in the back seat.)My buddy on the East coast had an '02 WRX which I got to drive briefly and found most impressive, but he traded it last week for a T-Rex! i'm contemplating the 14 hour one way drive for a test blast to see what the additional gear and 73 horses feel like.

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Sat Jul 05, 2003 2:24 pm

quote:is it just me, or do some of you people go thru cars fast? i guess it kinda depends on your ages I like so many different cars, that i try to own as many as i can.

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Sat Jul 05, 2003 2:34 pm

Money has never been a huge issue for me. I mean i can't get Ferrari's and stuff, but i can hold my own.

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Sat Jul 05, 2003 2:38 pm

Well, by next year i'll be promoted to manager so i will have alot less worry about money. I'll end up getting a house within 3-4 years.

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 8:06 am

I actually think i'm going to get another truck soon, not selling the Vibe, but i want a new Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab with the Hemi and 20's

Wrx-2-Vibe · Post by **Wrx-2-Vibe** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 10:43 am

Definitly make the trip, subies are a blast. I'll never forget the first msutang GT I encountered in mine. They (two guys) were reving the old 4.6 at me and the light turned green. I dumped it at 4000rpms and w/ all 4 tires spining blew then away. At the next light thet had to pull behind me in my lane, and I could see the passenger reading the trunk "SUBARU dammit!" LOLKewl to see another V-Dub fan too. they'r a GASS (German Air Sucker Sociaty)of course this was back when few knew what a WRX was.

Mazass · Post by **Mazass** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 9:43 pm

1st. 1983 Dautsun Sentra (piece of junk)2nd. 1989 Subaru legacy (great car)3rd. 1989 Plymouth Voyager (junk, but good for hauling stuff)4th. 2000 Honda civic ( great car )5th. 2003 Pontiac vibe (great car )

russ257 · Post by **russ257** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 2:43 am

1988 gmc jimmy

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 5:41 am

1993 Ford Taurus with DA BUMP!

disneydj · Post by **disneydj** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 11:58 am

1st Car: 1984 Dodge Aries2nd Car: 1991 Ford Mustang GT Conv (We called 'em Mus'Cort's)3rd Car: 1987 Chevy Cavalier4th Car: 1995 Kia Sephia5th Car: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 (still have)6th Car: 2003 Pontiac Vibe!

TheDude · Post by **TheDude** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 3:59 am

my first car was a 1999 Grand Am

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Jul 10, 2003 9:43 am

First car: 98 Grand Am SE (10 months)Second: 92 Chevy S10 Blazer (6 months)Third: 98 Kia Sephia (2 months)Fourth: 00 Mercury Cougar (14 months)Fifth: 01 Ivan Stewart Toyota Tundra (2 years) Oh, do I miss it!Sixth: 03 Pontiac Vibe GT (owned for 3 months now)

illusion · Post by **illusion** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 12:50 am

My first car was a 1978 Monte Carlo Landau. What a piece that was. My parents made me reuild the engine before they'd let me start driving. Drained 9 quarts of oil out before we pulled the motor so we could start doing "real" work to it. Ahhh, those were the days.

Shadow Realm · Post by **Shadow Realm** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 3:51 am

1. Toyota tercel 19802. Honda civic HB 19913. Honda accord HB 19894. Honda civic HB 19945. Honda Prelude 1989 4WS6. VW Jetta 19917. Acura Integra 19958. Chevy S-10 19899. GMC Sonoma 200010. Acura RSX 200211. Pontiac Vibe12. Nissan Frontier Kingcab V6 Supercharged ( still have my Vibe )That's all folksShadow Realm

robdog · Post by **robdog** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:54 pm

1978 Z-28. Neighbor gave it to me when husband died. Still have that car in my garage and drive it on nice days. 48,000 or so original miles. All original everything. I got lucky cause she knew when I was a kid how much I liked it and they used to take me for rides with them.Will never sell that car!

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 10:28 am

'90 VW Corrado G60 in fly yellow Neuspeed VR4 g-charger kit (pulleys, belts)Neuspeed plug wiresNeuspeed sway bars / strut barsNeuspeed springsNeuspeed P-chipBorla ExhaustK&N filter/ram intakeaftermarket cam (forgot which one lol)lightweight flywheelBought it in '94 with 45k miles on it..until the g-charger blew up this past March and spat metal through the intake Wasn't going to spend $3k-$4k to fix it, so I decided to use my cash on a DP for my Vibe and haven't looked back. Although, I do miss my Corrado in it's prime. It once dyno'd @ ~220 HP at the wheels w/ lot's o' torque. Very fast, VERY fun to drive and very unique to boot. (no it's not a scirocco, damn you! hehe)Mine was sans BBS wires..

dmitri · Post by **dmitri** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 3:08 am

im 17 so MY first car is really my vibe GT...but...before i got that i drove the 88 camaro and 79 malibu...their my dads but i probly drive them more then him

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EddieandtheVIBE · Post by **EddieandtheVIBE** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 4:22 am

1st car was a 1978 Caprice Classic....got it in 1989......full of rust.......8-track.......it ferried me back between college (near Albany) and home (NYC) ....it was big enuff that i could take 4-6 people home, so each chipped in some to cover my gas and tolls.....it was a great car.......had it 4 2 years, and then gave it 2 my bro.....who promptly killed it by ignoring the anitifreeze leak it developed!!

Reynoma · Post by **Reynoma** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 4:06 am

Here's my history:79 Olds Cutlass(hand-me down)....totaled after 2 months....79 Honda Civic(parents puchased).....died, junkedfor a while....(nothing)83 Toyota Celica(hand-me down)....traded for....90 Honda Prelude(purchased new) (My one true love)....gave to girlfriend (future wife)87 Pontiac 6000 (purchased used)...interesting quirks (sold to nephew for $500)90 Honda Prelude (given back to me when my wife got a 95 Mitsubishi Galant)...traded for....98 Nissan Sentra SE (lease new - NEVER AGAIN)....expired and bought....96 Dodge Intrepid (purchased used)...horrible car...traded in for03 Pontiac Vibe GT (purchased new)....I think I've found my Prelude replacement.Just to complete the story....My wife's Mitsubishi Galant was traded in for a 97 Mercury Villager....So, I've got one Mercury Villager and one Pontiac Vibe parked in my garage.... you can guess which one my wife and I argue about wanting to drive.....

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 4:24 am

-started out w/'88 turd colored taurus - loaded, but a piece of crap-next, '95 cavalier, teal, tinted the windows, headlight blackouts, chrome accented everything that would come out (vents, cupholder, etc) vent visors - great car 74k when i got it, 120k when i got rid, no real probs-now, the vibe

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 4:27 am

Here is my list;1966 dodge dart1964 1/2 ford mustang (fastback)1964 chevy impala1976 datsun pickup (the wonder years, wonder why i bought it)1978 GMC 1/2 ton 4x41967 triumph 650 motorcycle1984 pontiac fiero1989 astro van 1979 ford bronco1992 chevy cavalier1998 chevy blazer2003 pontiac vibe2003 chevy malibu

Reynoma · Post by **Reynoma** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 4:34 am

Scherry2,You have certainly had a wide variety!

badmojo · Post by **badmojo** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 6:46 am

Here's my list:1. 1967 Firebird convertible (still have it-undergoing resto)2. 1975 AMC Pacer (yeah, I know, AMCs were for loosers, but they made great winter cruisers)3. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am -great car- it took alot of abuse4. 1995 Ford T-bird -another great car5. 2000 Firebird Formula WS6 -still have it6. 2004 Vibe!

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MailGuy! · Post by **MailGuy!** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:06 am

My first car was a 1984 Camaro my Dad & I pulled from a junk yard in 1990. I was 15. We spent a year rebuilding it. Paid $1250 for it. V6, no options, 63000 miles. It had a whopping 108 horsepower! Fun but very abusive ride. Sold it for $500 back to the guy we bought it from 4 years & 118000 miles later. I miss it some times. Very fun car in the snow. Here's my list,1. 1984 Camaro2. 1994 Cavalier(still have it though it died w/129k miles on it)bought new with 9 miles on it3. 2004 Vibe - bought new with 10 miles on it.I wonder what my 2014 car will be.

dsegundo · Post by **dsegundo** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:25 am

Corrado's rule!!! Here's my car lists:1. 89 Sterling 827Sli ...2. 97 Dodge Ram .... Bessie3. Valerie....I love her

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:53 am

My first car was a 1981 Mercury Capri RS ( that car )Second car 1986 Mercury Lynx (POS)Third car 1987 Pontiac Sunbird GT (nice car)Fourth car 1996 Chevy Cavalier (my first new baby her, changed only the water pump in 7 years!)Fifth car: 2003 Pontiac Vibe ( )

SGT · Post by **SGT** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:55 am

Cool thread, here is my list..1st - 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham - Bought in 1980 (first year driving.)2nd - 1977 Porsche 924 Bought in 1982 (kept about 6 months it was yellow and it WAS a lemon)3rd 1982 Camaro Z-28 - bought new with Crossfire injection engine (whoopie)4th 1978 Chevette - bought in 1984 (owned concurrently with Camaro, i took this one to college and left the Camaro at home.)5th 1984 Pontiac Fiero - gave the chevette to brother for school and got a fiero for a 'winter' car, not a wise move this was in 87.6th 1988 Camaro Iroc-Z with the 350 "vette" engine. Sold the 82 Z-28 and traded the Fiero in on this one. 7th 1990 Chevy Beretta GTZ. 8th 1991 Hyundai Excel SE (Got married this year and bought a house had to drop car payments Oh well.)9th 1991 Dodge Daytona (here's where it got messy) traded the Hyundai in on a 1994 Grand Am for my wife and took over driving her car (the Daytona).10th 1997 Dodge Stratus (traded the Daytona in on this before it hit 100K) 11th 1994 Pontiac Grand Am (I told you it got confusing, I traded my Stratus in on a 1998 Pontiac Transport for my wife and I took over her Grand Am)12th 2000 Pontiac Sunfire - traded the Grand Am in on this. 13th 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (I just realized this is the 13th car.. scary...)We traded the 1998 Transport in on a 2002 Montana when we had our daughter as the Transport was a regular length wheelbase and we wanted the room.

wicked1981 · Post by **wicked1981** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 3:14 am

1999 Chrysler Sebring LXi.

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 6:49 am

1st: 1993 Chevy Corsica (used by family member)2nd: 2000 Sunfire GT (leased)3rd: 2003 Vibe GT (brand new purchase)

Caretaker · Post by **Caretaker** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 8:34 am

1969 Plymouth Valiant (slant 6 engine; the greatest ever built)

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:09 am

A white rusted 89 Cavalier Z24 2.8litre engine. One working electric window, leaking fuel lines (which took out my brake lines and forced me to fix them all) trunk didn't open period. Bought it for $600 canadian, sunk about $900 into it over two years before I gave up and sold it as is for $600.Engine and trans blew the next week on the guy I sold it to heh.

VibeChick · Post by **VibeChick** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 3:23 am

My first car was a purple 94 cavalier. Not my dream car by any stretch - but it was good to me. No major problems, always started in really cold weather (better than the Vibe, in fact )