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Posted: 3/25/2013 10:44:00 AM EDT

[#1]

First car I bought, first "real" car I considered mine, or first car I had?

First car I "had" was an 83 Aires K station wagon in Gold...with a cracked block. Barely lasted a summer.

First car I considered "mine" was a 1992 Jeep Wrangler Islander in a one-off blue which I loved....and never should have sold.

First car I bought was a 1998 Dodge Intrepid ES.

Inbetween all those was a mid-80s Chevy Citation wagon (drove it on loan for a couple summers) and a 1991/1992? Plymouth Duster...which was ok, but felt like I was driving someone's origami project. Ditched that and got the Jeep.

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:44:49 AM EDT

[#2]

02 TOYOTA TACOMA!

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:45:55 AM EDT

[#3]

A hand-me-down '69 AMC Ambassador 4dr 343. Like this except in gold

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:46:00 AM EDT

[#4]

87 Camaro Z28. With the biggest turd V8 in history under the hood

165hp and 3300lbs makes for one slow ass "muscle car." The 2.73 open rear sure didn't help either..lol

Cool first car though. I liked it and it wasn't "performance" enough for me to kill myself in it. Even after an engine swap my junior year added about 100hp to the car it still wasn't more than I could handle at 17 years old.

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:46:03 AM EDT

[#5]

No pic.

1983 Toyota Celica ST, wine red metalic (maroon) with a camel (tan) interior. It had 4 miles on it when I left the lot.

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:46:24 AM EDT

[#6]

At 16 I had a 1950 Plymouth 3 speed on the column. It was 8 years old the floor pan and door sills were rusted out had a friend weld in new sills used 2x4's to hold up the seats. CT road salt ate it up.

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:46:47 AM EDT

[#7]

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POS 1985 Merkur xR4ti

Looked just like this. Was pretty fun when it was running.

http://clunkbucket.com/wp-content/uploads/merkur-xr4ti-lead.jpg

That's a Ford Sierra - my first car as well.

But, mine was the weaker 1.6L, as opposed to your mighty XR4i

Yep, Merkur, good old Ford of Germany.

I paid $3k for it in 1997, my first car at 16 years old. It was in the shop about half the time I had it. Sold it a few years later for $800. Fun car but such a POS. I will occasionally see one out on the road these days and I just wonder "How the hell is that car still running?"

My second car was a (used) Ford Capri, which I don't think really ever got imported into the U.S. - but was sort of like a weaker smaller Europeanized mustang.

And I had moved up in the world, and so I could afford one with a V6

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:46:57 AM EDT

[#8]

1986 Honda CRX

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:47:26 AM EDT

[#9]

2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:47:31 AM EDT

[#10]

1971 GTO Judge, got it for $400 out of a junk yard in 1982. This is a pic I took not long after her complete restoration. (not quite factory

)

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:47:36 AM EDT

[#11]

No pictures, but it was a 1970 Chevy Nova, in line 6. I bought it off my worthless Dad for $750 in 1985. The speedometer was broken, but I know it had at least 100,000 miles on it when I bought it! No power steering, windows, brakes. No A/C, which sucks in N. Texas! It also had a 3 speed manual on the floor......

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:47:53 AM EDT

[#12]

95 Chevy Tahoe. Bright red ticket magnet.

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:48:38 AM EDT

[#13]

1984 Renault Encore. Wasn't the muscle car I wanted but it had 4 wheels and got me from A to B.

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:49:50 AM EDT

[#14]

The 64 Plymouth on the far right...

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:51:32 AM EDT

[#15]

1965 Chevy II

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:51:51 AM EDT

[#16]

Started with the family car, a 4dr Buick Lesabre, then had to buy a 1980'ish 2dr Chevy Chevette hatchback. Dear Lord I hated that thing, although the back seat was great for fooling around when the seats were down.

Rode one of these at about the same time, an '82 Honda Shadow.

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:52:01 AM EDT

[#17]

1985 Olds Toronado. It had a fantastic back seat...

Funny, there are times I wish I had that car still.

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:52:27 AM EDT

[#18]

Handed down 92 Explorer.

I rode the fuck out of that thing

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:53:01 AM EDT

[#19]

This, but not my pick. 1991 Wrangler Sahara, Identical but I had different rims, 31x10.50's, a light bar with 4 KC lights and a 2" shackle lift.

I thought I was so cool.

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:53:10 AM EDT

[#20]

1984 Buick Regal Limited, pretty much exactly like the one in this pic.

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:53:42 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

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POS 1985 Merkur xR4ti

Looked just like this. Was pretty fun when it was running.

http://clunkbucket.com/wp-content/uploads/merkur-xr4ti-lead.jpg

That's a Ford Sierra - my first car as well.

But, mine was the weaker 1.6L, as opposed to your mighty XR4i

Yep, Merkur, good old Ford of Germany.

I paid $3k for it in 1997, my first car at 16 years old. It was in the shop about half the time I had it. Sold it a few years later for $800. Fun car but such a POS. I will occasionally see one out on the road these days and I just wonder "How the hell is that car still running?"

My second car was a (used) Ford Capri, which I don't think really ever got imported into the U.S. - but was sort of like a weaker smaller Europeanized mustang.

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=44330

And I had moved up in the world, and so I could afford one with a V6

They were sold here as Mercury Capri's

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:54:34 AM EDT

[#22]

1970 VW Beetle
Only pic I have is after it was totaled

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:54:41 AM EDT

[#23]

1982 Chevy S-10 that I ripped the suspension out of and slammed to the ground, it looked good sitting in the driveway or in the high school parking lot, but damn that thing rode like shit. LOL

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:54:58 AM EDT

[#24]

1978 or 77 (can't remember) Datsun

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:55:45 AM EDT

[#25]

1969 Cadillac Calais.

Took it to the drive in with a girl. The front seat would tilt back into a V which was great. Until we went to leave and it was stuck that way

Hard to drive with the front seat touching the bottom of the sterring wheel

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:55:50 AM EDT

[#26]

Blue 1965 Bug ... had a lot of fun in that car!

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:56:11 AM EDT

[#27]

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1984 Buick Regal Limited, pretty much exactly like the one in this pic.

http://i38.tinypic.com/2s6lhmc.jpg

LOVE that car.

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:57:10 AM EDT

[#28]

87' Monte Carlo SS, stolen in 1990 with less than 10k miles, found on Halstead in Chicago totally stripped.

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:57:44 AM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
Post 'em up

Mine - 1991 vintage.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/550483_160704747396551_1037243256_n.jpg

My first was a 94' Escort, I'm assuming yours is a four door? Or maybe not even an escort?

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:58:57 AM EDT

[#30]

1961 Olds F-85 Cutlass 2 door sedan. 212 ci all aluminum V-8 with a Quadrapuke controlled fuel leak on top.
This was 1969 & My Sis & I each paid $50.00.

The Ol' Crew Chief

Posted: 3/25/2013 10:59:49 AM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:

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1984 Buick Regal Limited, pretty much exactly like the one in this pic.

http://i38.tinypic.com/2s6lhmc.jpg

LOVE that car.

I did to, still the most comfortable vehicle I've had yet.

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:00:12 AM EDT

[#32]

I miss that car

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:00:42 AM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:
POS 1985 Merkur xR4ti

Looked just like this. Was pretty fun when it was running.

http://clunkbucket.com/wp-content/uploads/merkur-xr4ti-lead.jpg

On man that was my 2nd car but year talk about a rolling problem.

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:01:17 AM EDT

[#34]

1981 Jeep CJ-7...

I miss that damn car.

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:01:53 AM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:

Started with the family car, a 4dr Buick Lesabre, then had to buy a 1980'ish 2dr Chevy Chevette hatchback. Dear Lord I hated that thing, although the back seat was great for fooling around when the seats were down.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/parshooter/0902dp_08_z1982_chevy_chevetteleft__zps4a4809ea.jpg

Rode one of these at about the same time, an '82 Honda Shadow.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/parshooter/1982-honda-vf750-magna_zpscab9424e.jpg

I'm trying to get my hands on one as a commuter car. I think they are a cool kind of ugly.

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:02:17 AM EDT

[#36]

'78 CJ-7 with a 304 V8 and a 3 speed manual.

Don't believe the bullshit you hear about them.

It was a gutless piece of shit.

The new V-6's are way better all the way around.

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:02:57 AM EDT

[#37]

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Not the exact car I owned but same trim, color and year.....Yeah, green on green was ugly but I have a 302 Windsor.....

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/3001/2661/7501330001_large.jpg

That's a Mercury Comet. The Mercury tagged version of a Ford maverick.

Correct sir...The shit green interior was the crappy part of the car but I put seat and a dash cover in it so it wasn't so bad. I shocked a hell of a lot of people off the line in that car.

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:03:29 AM EDT

[#38]

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My second car was a (used) Ford Capri, which I don't think really ever got imported into the U.S. - but was sort of like a weaker smaller Europeanized mustang.

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=44330

And I had moved up in the world, and so I could afford one with a V6

They were sold here as Mercury Capri's

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cm/popularmechanics/images/mercury_07_0610-lg-65621345.jpg

Really? I never knew that. Cool.

I've seen the "Merkur xr4i" before in the U.S. - I have NEVER seen a Capri, so I just figure they never were sold here.

Of course, I'm not sure why anyone would want to buy one, if a mustang is available.

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:04:29 AM EDT

[#39]

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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/btm7687/Cars/My%20Cars/1995%20Toyota%20Supra%20Turbo/IMG_1092.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/btm7687/Cars/My%20Cars/1995%20Toyota%20Supra%20Turbo/photo-1.jpg

I miss that car

that was your first car? i hate you.

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:06:26 AM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:

Post 'em up

Mine - 1991 vintage.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/550483_160704747396551_1037243256_n.jpg

that looks like a spaceship compared to my first car

eta to add photo similar

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:08:05 AM EDT

[#41]

1983 Dodge Shelby Charger.

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:08:12 AM EDT

[#42]

1983 Chevy El Camino. I wish I had pics of it

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:08:20 AM EDT

[#43]

1983 Ford Pinto. And trust me, I watched my rear view anytime I was sitting at a stoplight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT0J0rcJTLo

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:08:47 AM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:

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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/btm7687/Cars/My%20Cars/1995%20Toyota%20Supra%20Turbo/IMG_1092.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/btm7687/Cars/My%20Cars/1995%20Toyota%20Supra%20Turbo/photo-1.jpg

I miss that car

that was your first car? i hate you.

I call it my first, but on a technicality. My dad had an old 87 Integra that I drove for 4 months before we found the Supra. I don't really call that my first car because it was never meant to be mine since it barely worked. The Supra was a combination of graciousness of my parents and my own contributions from my job. Back then, they also didn't cost nearly as much as they've been in recent years

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:08:52 AM EDT

[#45]

A '70 Olds Cutlass. I got it in the spring of '78.

Posted: 3/25/2013 11:11:20 AM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:

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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/btm7687/Cars/My%20Cars/1995%20Toyota%20Supra%20Turbo/IMG_1092.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/btm7687/Cars/My%20Cars/1995%20Toyota%20Supra%20Turbo/photo-1.jpg

I miss that car

that was your first car? i hate you.

I call it my first, but on a technicality. My dad had an old 87 Integra that I drove for 4 months before we found the Supra. I don't really call that my first car because it was never meant to be mine since it barely worked. The Supra was a combination of graciousness of my parents and my own contributions from my job. Back then, they also didn't cost nearly as much as they've been in recent years

im going to own one one day. i'll be retirement age by then, but damn it im gonna own one.