What was your first car and favourite car ever!

[Hayles66]

I love mercedes sports cars and would love a new version of my isuzu trooper with all the trimmings!

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[Hayles66]

Come on new members, what's your motor and your favourite ever!!!!

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[AdmiralAdama]

First car was a 1974 Pontiac Astra, lime green. Best car was a 1985 Chrysler LeBaron, GTS, turbo-charged. AA

 

[nessva]

My current car is my first car!! I learned to drive much later than most people. I drive a (currently very dirty) 2009 Hyundai Getz 1.6L SX. It's usually just me in the car, so it's all I ever wanted - cheap to run, service etc. Plus it's a dream to park. I like to laugh at those struggling to turn their 4wd/suv's into mall parking lots.

 

[Hayles66]

Thanks guys! I love cars and hearing about other peoples cars and which ones are their favourites.

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[leelai]

My first car was a Morris 1100, it gave me my first taste of freedom. I have a Prado 4x4 now, great car, love it. My girls have all learnt to drive in it, which gave me the feeling of safety for them as its so big. My dream car would be a classic old Mercedes sports car. One day!!

 

[JewelGarden]

First car was a little red Austin America, so fun to buzz around town, but miserable for long highway trips! Now have a Camry. Comfy, reliable but a little boring.

Never, never, never give up -- Winston Churchill

 

[grimbarian]

First car: Ford Anglia 105e
Favourite, my present car: Mitsubishi Charisma, about 10yrs old and still an excellent reliable runner.

 

[Hayles66]

My trusty old Trooper Citation is ancient (K reg) but I love it. Should have bought a 4x4 years ago. So big and spacious! Dream car would be a Porsche. My brother sells them!

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[Tim SPRACKLEN]

First car: Ford Anglia 105e
Favourite, my present car: Mitsubishi Charisma, about 10yrs old and still an excellent reliable runner.

Never had a Ford Anglia, but my parents' first car was a Ford Prefect with the 105E engine. A heater was an optional extra and myDad 'splashed out' on that.

What I really remember - from those days - is how unreliable and poorly made most mass-production cars were in those days - I recall that the average new car in the UK had 12 faults that needed rectifying.

How things have improved - they say that - in the 'old' days, it was a triumph of workmanship over design and now it's a triumph of design over workmanship..

My last couple of cars have had no faults whatsoever....

Tim

 

[Chays]

Hi all,

Here in South Africa we only get our licenses at 18, which I've had since march

I currently drive a beautiful Volkswagen Beetle. It is Maroon with silver doors, dropped suspension, twin carbs and mags. This thing is my baby and am asked on a daily basis to sell it. Never gonna happen.

Not bad for a first car hey?

Regards,
Chays

 

[leelai]

Very flash indeed

I have very fond memories of Volkswagen beetles. A lot of people call them punch buggies here. Don't know why

 

[Hayles66]

What a beautiful beetle. Look after it! I'm sure the theft of cars has gone up since I lived there 24 years ago! I lived in Durban, Natal. Where do you live?

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[Chays]

What a beautiful beetle. Look after it! I'm sure the theft of cars has gone up since I lived there 24 years ago! I lived in Durban, Natal. Where do you live?

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I live more in the city, I stay in Pretoria - Centurion.
The crime rate has gone up, but it's still a beautiful country.

 

[Hayles66]

Yes, it will always be my birth place. My brother lives there in Margate.

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