by "WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
Published 05/08/2017 at 14:01
by "WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
Published 05/08/2017 at 14:01
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Out of 12 cars I’ve owned, I’ve owned 11 different brands - and the one repeat is a dead brand (Oldsmobile). Clearly I’m not brand loyal.
4 of the 11 are dead - Olds, Pontiac, Saturn, and Mercury.
I bet plenty of Oppos have owned more than that - how many have you owned?
Yes, it ’ s lunchtime Monday and I ’ m bored. Sorry no pics but Kinja is doing its thing —
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
05/08/2017 at 14:05, STARS: 1
1 with no foreseeable plans of changing that.
"McMike" (mcmike)
05/08/2017 at 14:07, STARS: 1
Seven cars, five brands
1 Honda
2 Dodge(Mitsubishi)
2 VW
1 Jaguar
1 Austin
"fintail" (fintail)
05/08/2017 at 14:09, STARS: 1
Every car I have legally owned or registered in my name has been a MB - I am the wrong one for this.
"Berang" (berang)
05/08/2017 at 14:09, STARS: 1
Let’s see.
Volkswagen
Subaru (2)
Toyota (2)
Mitsubishi/Dodge
Renault
SAAB (2)
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
05/08/2017 at 14:10, STARS: 1
I think I am up to 5 brands. 1 Nissan, 2 Fords, 1 Toyota, 3 Volkswagens, and technically 1 Mercury. And thats all at the age of 23. I’ve has a few cars to say the least LOL.
The mercury is technically because it is my girlfriends car and I consider it part mine now since we insure them and register them together since we own a home together.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:10, STARS: 1
In my younger days, I was very loyal to GM, but that faded away. Nothing against them, though. Nice truck!
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
05/08/2017 at 14:11, STARS: 1
I think three - Willys-Overland, Jeep, and BMW.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:11, STARS: 0
That’s a pretty big spread, too. Oddly, I’ve only owned 1 of those brands - a ‘74 Dodge Dart that was a POS.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
05/08/2017 at 14:12, STARS: 2
4 brands. 1 Honda (2003 Odyssey), 1 Pontiac (2003 Vibe), 1 Chevy (2012 Sonic, & 2 Nissan’s (2007 Frontier, 2011 Juke).
"jimz" (jimz)
05/08/2017 at 14:12, STARS: 1
3. in order of appearance
-Plymouth (1987 Duster)
-Ford (1984 F-250 diesel)
-Dodge (2000 Ram diesel)
-Dodge (2003 Dakota)
-Dodge (2004 SRT-4)
-Ford (2010 Mustang GT)
-Ford (2012 Mustang GT)
-Ford (2011 Ranger, current vehicle)
add two if we’re Two Wheels Good here:
- Yamaha (2009 XV250)
- Harley-Davidson (2015 FLD)
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:13, STARS: 0
Haha! What’s weird is that I was on my 7th car/6th brand at age 22. Since that time (27 years more!), I’ve only added 5 more cars.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
05/08/2017 at 14:13, STARS: 1
Me - Lexus. My family - Chrysler(van), Dodge(truck), Chevy(Blazer), GMC(1500),Mazda(pickup), Toyota(almost every type), Lexus(same), Volvo(240 I came home from the hospital in), VW(superbeetle for my dad), probably one I’m forgetting. Notice the lack of Fords oddly. I’ll comment if I remember any others.
"McMike" (mcmike)
05/08/2017 at 14:13, STARS: 3
Weird thing is? I’m 47 years old, and still have four of them.
I don’t buy very many cars.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:14, STARS: 0
Hmmm, one of those is not like the others...
"Slant6" (slant-6)
05/08/2017 at 14:14, STARS: 1
1- Dodge
2-Saab
1-Toyota
1-BMW
1-Ford
In that order. Still have the Dodge and the Ford.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:15, STARS: 1
Well, if it makes you feel any better, I’ve bought 3 cars in the last 2o years. And I still have all 3. It was in my younger days that I blew through them quickly.
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
05/08/2017 at 14:16, STARS: 1
4 cars, 3 brands, 3 countries of origins, 2 vehicle types, 2 drivetrain types, 2 parent companies.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:17, STARS: 1
There must be something bringing you back to them regularly though—
"12and35" (12and35)
05/08/2017 at 14:17, STARS: 1
*Deep Breath*
4- VW
4- Mazdas
5- Hondas
1- Acura
1- Land Rover
1- Chevy
1- Toyota
1-BMW
1- FIAT
Uhm.... I think I forgot a few.....
"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel)
05/08/2017 at 14:17, STARS: 1
3. Subaru, Toyota, MINI.
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
05/08/2017 at 14:17, STARS: 1
Back in the day, Jeep wasn’t a brand - it was a model for Willys-Overland. My CJ3A is called a “Jeep” with the quotation marks around it.
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
05/08/2017 at 14:18, STARS: 1
3 cars, 3 brands, from 3 continents (if you count the Geo as the Suzuki it really is)
"nerd_racing" (nerd189)
05/08/2017 at 14:18, STARS: 1
Chevy (once and only once) Ford, Dodge, Mazda, Plymouth, Toyota, BMW, but mainly Mazda.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:19, STARS: 0
I don’t ride, but 2 wheels is always good.
"Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)" (galileo-humpkins)
05/08/2017 at 14:19, STARS: 1
1- Ford x1
2- Nissan x1
3- Merc B x1
4- Audi x3
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:19, STARS: 0
I was actually referring to the BMW. :)
"ateamfan42" (ateamfan42)
05/08/2017 at 14:19, STARS: 1
Dodge (2)
Ford (1)
Honda (1)
Audi (1)
Nissan (1)
Mazda (3)
Seems I have a Ford/Mazda thing, and also a “not GM” thing.
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
05/08/2017 at 14:20, STARS: 1
Yeah I’ve been flipping / trading / selling cars kinda often but not intentionally. Sold the first one. Wrecked the Second one. Sold the next two. First VW was a TDI buy back. Second VW I just traded in on another VW. My current car I fully intend to keep forever but I may add to the fleet as time goes haha
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
05/08/2017 at 14:23, STARS: 1
I was unconditionally loyal and deaf to any naysayers, with no information to back up my position. I’ve since mellowed on that to be able to appreciate other brands, but I’ve a really stubborn streak in me. Having said something I often refuse to go back on it even if it’s obvious I’m totally wrong. Note the fact that because I had a teacher with a Miata once that wouldn’t shut up about it being the best thing ever (jokingly, yes) that we all made fun of, I will never go back on that and even consider a Miata, no matter how much I can appreciate it now.
But at the moment, this has less to do with loyalty and more to do with the fact that I like this truck very, very much and bearing in mind that it’s a combination of simplicity and proven tech, I have no idea when I’ll change vehicles and what’ll be available at that time.
You know that feeling you get when someone gets something new and you start looking for replacements for yours? Could apply to anything. Phone, camera, car, house, etc... I don’t get that feeling with this. I’ve tested other vehicles. I’ve seen vehicles come and go among friends and family during the time I’ve owned my truck. And I have no desire to change, often deliberately look for excuses to take my truck instead of riding with someone else, and always look back when I park.
TL;DR: Smalbear liek bear truhk
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:24, STARS: 1
I started all GM, and at some point became no GM, although it wasn’t really intentional. Mazda is one I need to experience at some point, because Miata.
"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
05/08/2017 at 14:24, STARS: 1
Honda, Honda, Jeep, Dodge, GMC, Honda, Ford, BMW, another Ford, BMW, Volvo.
So, 7 different brands I guess. I still currently own BMW, Ford, and Volvo.
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
05/08/2017 at 14:28, STARS: 1
4 cars, 3 brands. The Mazdas were almost identical.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:28, STARS: 1
That’s a *good* thing! I didn’t end up hating any of the brands I’ve owned - a couple of the cars were garbage, but that was mostly because I was buying old neglected cars, not because the brand sucked.
But yeah, when my wife gets a new car, then I start getting that itch - partly because I spend as much or more time at dealers looking at them than she does.
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
05/08/2017 at 14:29, STARS: 1
Growing up, my family’s driveway was almost all GM products (with few Chrysler exceptions). It never felt like brand loyalty, though. It was just what we were used to, and comfortable with.
So it came as no surprise that my first four vehicles ended up being Chevrolet , GMC , Oldsmobile , then Buick . After that, I decided to give Ford a chance, since I was never given a real reason to dislike them. So my 5th, 6th, and 7th cars were Ford , Mercury , and Ford again. Then for my 8th vehicle, I picked up a GMC . It was like putting on an old glove.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:32, STARS: 0
I should add that mine are: Oldsmobile, Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge, Mercury, Oldsmobile (again), Pontiac, Ford, BMW, Nissan, and Lexus. The last 3 are still in my driveway—
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:34, STARS: 1
Somewhat similar for me - -growing up, we had all Oldsmobiles and Chevrolets, so I started with GM. Eventually, I owned a Dodge and a Mercury, but they were junky old cars. Once I bought a new Ford and liked it, I just kept branching out from there—
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
05/08/2017 at 14:34, STARS: 1
Oh. Well if it helps all of them leak.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
05/08/2017 at 14:35, STARS: 2
42 cars, 21 brands.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:36, STARS: 0
That makes perfect sense, unfortunately. One of my current cars is a BMW and same.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:37, STARS: 0
I love those wheels on that E61...
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:38, STARS: 0
Depending on what year that Mazda pickup is, you might have Ford covered. :)
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:39, STARS: 0
The Chevy was that bad, huh?
"fintail" (fintail)
05/08/2017 at 14:39, STARS: 1
Yep, the way they drive/feel, build quality, and design. There’s something familiar about them, a subtle link between old and new.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:39, STARS: 0
Lemme guess which is your favorite? :)
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:39, STARS: 0
I think it’s been a while since I’ve seen pics of that Dart?
"nerd_racing" (nerd189)
05/08/2017 at 14:41, STARS: 1
not really. It was a 79 Silverado 1500 custom. But it rotted in half before I could get it road worthy. It was a gift so I couldn’t complain. I just don’t care for the brand my dad loves without question. Anything decent rotted away a long time ago around here. Everything left is cost cutting/bankruptcy garbage anymore, unless you get something new. They fetch a premium in this hick area.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:41, STARS: 0
OK you win :)
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
05/08/2017 at 14:42, STARS: 1
They are the standard 19 inch BMW double spokes that come with the M-sport trim package. I really like the looks, but those tiny gaps between the double spokes are a PITA to keep clean.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:43, STARS: 1
I’ve driven a few (spanning 1977 to 2016), and nearly got one for my last car. It’s a little hard to describe, but I know exactly what you mean.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:46, STARS: 0
Growing up, my dad loved Chevys and Oldsmobiles, and I picked that up from him. But, somehow, later on, he and his wife had an endless string of Dodges that I could never wrap my brain around. They kept buying them, and not one of them was without pretty significant issues by the time they hit 60k. Their experiences, along with their unwavering loyalty, turned me off to that brand completely.
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
05/08/2017 at 14:47, STARS: 1
So far I’ve owned(purchased myself and in my name) 1 Toyota (05 Corolla)
But when I was in high school and early college I daily drove 2 Fords that were my dads (01 Expedition then an 05 Crown Vic)
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
05/08/2017 at 14:47, STARS: 1
Yeah, I might branch out into some Japanese brands next. Not sure yet. I was kinda picky about my current vehicles (Mustang, Sierra, both ’95 models), and I really have no intention of getting rid of either of them.
How far from GM have you managed to “branch out”?
"Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero" (sampsonite24)
05/08/2017 at 14:48, STARS: 1
as far as cars that have actually been in my name
Dodge, Saturn, Ford, Chevy
"V8, RWD and pedal to the floor!" (kretara)
05/08/2017 at 14:48, STARS: 1
ME:
Honda: 3 (1978 Accord LX CVCC (first car, bought in 1985), 1991 CRX DX, 1996 Accord LX Coupe)
Audi: 3 (1980 4000s, 1990 100, 1991 100)
Ford: 2 (1999 Crown Victoria LX, 2011 Crown Victoria LX (current daily driver))
Mazda: 1 (1988 323 base hatchback)
VW: 1 (1996 Jetta)
Dodge: 1 (1990 RamCharger)
Buick: 1 (1997 LeSabre)
Pontiac: 1 (2010 Vibe base)
Car I loved the most: tie between the 1990 Audi 100 and the 1991 Honda CRX. Both were fantastic to drive, but for very different reasons.
Most reliable: 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
Least reliable: 1997 Buick LeSabre
Scariest to drive: 2010 Pontiac Vibe—unintended acceleration, yes it did occur on the Corolla based Toyota’s!
My Wife:
Jeep: 2 (1990 Cherokee, 1996 Grand Cherokee)
Subaru: 1 (1998 Legacy sedan)
Volvo: 1 (1996 850 wagon)
Dodge: 1 (2007 Grand Caravan SXT)
Buick: 1 (2015 Enclave)
My wife misses her Volvo the most and regrets the purchase of the Buick the most. We were talking about trading it in this past weekend because she dislikes it so much.
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
05/08/2017 at 14:48, STARS: 1
This could be it’s own post but was was the best and worst and why? Also what kind of dash can do you have? How much was it? Do you like it? Have you had any issues with it and would you recommend it to a fellow opponaut? Ive been thinking about buying one for a while but there’s so many it’s hard to choose one.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
05/08/2017 at 14:50, STARS: 1
It was one of the long bed extra cabs like that looked like every other Japanese pickup. Before Ford if I remember right.
"Reece-Current Stinger GT owner" (subzero384)
05/08/2017 at 14:51, STARS: 0
19 cars, 13 brands.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:52, STARS: 1
I posted it elsewhere in here, but separate from the main post. Since that Ford (‘96 Taurus LX), I’ve had a BMW 3 series, Nissan Pathfinder, and Lexus GS. Still have all 3, and they’ve all been really great cars (as was the Ford). BMW is 17 years/106k; Nissan is 12 years/167k; Lexus is only a few years old.
I tend to test drive quite a few cars and pick the one that I like, without much regard for the brand itself, although there are a few companies I’m wary of, reliability-wise. Mainly FCA.
"Tripper" (tripe46)
05/08/2017 at 14:52, STARS: 1
As of Saturday 5 Fords
1 Mazda
1 Nissan
2 Subarus
2 BMWs
1 VW
1 Audi
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
05/08/2017 at 14:53, STARS: 1
You’ll guess wrong. I loved the Frontier, it was mid trim V6 rwd, automatic. It was a fun truck.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:53, STARS: 0
So, you found a Ranger then???
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:55, STARS: 0
I have a 2005 Pathfinder - pretty much the same mechanicals, although it’s a 4x4. Bought it new in 2006 (screaming deal on last year’s model), and have put 167k nearly flawless miles on it. It’s a great truck.
"Tripper" (tripe46)
05/08/2017 at 14:55, STARS: 1
Yes sir! http://oppositelock.kinja.com/tripper-got-a-truck-1795014752
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 14:58, STARS: 0
That looks sharp! A 5 speed, too, I presume? Guessing from your comment on the shift knob—
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
05/08/2017 at 14:59, STARS: 1
I would have love to kept it, but snap-over steer, a tree, & me killed it. It was heavy on fuel, but did great burn outs. It was killed at 245,000kms. Had every maintenance record, it was a ex-work truck that I got cheap.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:00, STARS: 0
The later ones are dead ringers for Ford Rangers, you can’t miss them. I’m sure yours was before that. Those older Japanese pickups are cool as hell, but they don’t really exist any more up where I am.
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
05/08/2017 at 15:00, STARS: 1
I feel the same way. I don’t want to be avoiding Chrysler-family products like I am, but their reputation for reliability makes me nervous.
"Tripper" (tripe46)
05/08/2017 at 15:03, STARS: 1
Yep, a 5 speed, 2001 Ranger “Edge”, 3.0L V6, super cab, 62k on the clock. I bought it in NJ, I live in PA. NJ inspection is a joke or so I’ve heard, PA is not. So hopefully there are no issues. This truck has the most complete carfax I’ve ever seen.
"Scott" (merl3noir)
05/08/2017 at 15:08, STARS: 1
2 Honda’s... One of them was a motorcycle
3 Chevy’s
1 Mazda
1 Chysler
2 Opels... Company cars though.
1 Alfa Romeo... Also a Company Car though.
1 Yamaha... Motorcycle again.
1 Dodge
1 Nissan
Tempted to through in the Renault, and the Fiat, both where sort of company cars, but they where long term rentals... six months, and 4 months respectively, so they where not even licensed under the company name.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:09, STARS: 1
Hmm, that’s foreign to me - no inspections here in IL.
If the Carfax is picking up regular service, you’re probably in good shape.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
05/08/2017 at 15:11, STARS: 1
Yeah this was a California truck in the early 2000s when I was a kid. I remember that truck being clean and manual and I now really want that truck back. Dang.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:13, STARS: 0
That sucks - but the more important thing is that you ended up OK. At that mileage, though, that engine probably still had a lot of life left in it—
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:13, STARS: 1
I’m almost afraid to test drive one - there are a few of their products that I really like in theory, but am just concerned about reliability. Afraid I might get hooked if I get behind the wheel.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:15, STARS: 0
User name checks out-
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:16, STARS: 0
I think if you drove it for an extended period, it counts. We’re not sticklers here.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:18, STARS: 0
That’s quite a few!
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:21, STARS: 0
That’s a pretty long list - you and I must be about the same age, give or take. My first car was a ‘65 Cutlass, bought in 1984. Worked at a Honda dealer in the early ‘90s, and they were making great cars around that time. I’m not surprised that the Panther was so reliable, but maybe surprised it beat those Hondas.
"Stapleface" (patrickgruden)
05/08/2017 at 15:23, STARS: 1
21 Cars, 11 brands
6 Chevys
6 Hondas
One each of the following: Olds, Saturn, Lincoln, Mitsubishi, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru
"Sovande" (sovande)
05/08/2017 at 15:24, STARS: 1
17
7 Volvo’s
3 Toyota’s
3 Mercedes
2 Subaru’s
1 Nissan
1 Chevorlet
2Vintage Vespa’s
2 boats - Mercury outboard and current has a Yanmar inboard diesel
Current stable is 2008 Volvo C30, 1985 Nissan 720 and 1987 El Camino
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:26, STARS: 0
Nice - what keeps you going back to Chevy and Honda?
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:27, STARS: 1
Oooh, you’ve got some really cool 80's trucks there...
"Tripper" (tripe46)
05/08/2017 at 15:31, STARS: 1
Yea that is what I am thinking. I bought a very short warranty just in case haha.
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
05/08/2017 at 15:32, STARS: 0
EDITED to use someone else’s better format:
ME:
BMW (4): 1987 325is, 1995 525i, 2003 330Ci, 2004 M3
Acura (1): 1992 Vigor
Audi (1): 2014 SQ5
Mercedes-Benz (1): 2014 C63 AMG 507
Toyota (1): 1992 Land Cruiser
THE MISSUS:
Toyota (2): 2003 4Runner, 2009 Rav4
Volkswagen (1): 2000-ish Jetta
OTHER:
I’ve had significant seat time in a few other family-owned vehicles:
Chrysler/Plymouth (2): 2001 Town & Country, 1997 Voyager
Honda (1): 1996 Passport
BMW (1): 1997 328i
Volvo (1): 1999(?) S70
Mitsubishi (1): mid-90s Eclipse
I suspect that by the end of the year—with a driving-age kid and a winter vehicle vacancy—we will have added one or two new (to us) Japanese brands to this list.
"Reece-Current Stinger GT owner" (subzero384)
05/08/2017 at 15:35, STARS: 1
Not bad for 4 years of driving.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:36, STARS: 0
What does the inspection cover? Mainly safety items, brakes, emissions, lights and the like? Hard to believe it goes much deeper than that—
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:37, STARS: 1
Umm, considering I’ve been driving for 33 years, yeah, I’d say so. :)
"Reece-Current Stinger GT owner" (subzero384)
05/08/2017 at 15:39, STARS: 1
Being in the business only makes the addiction easier.
"Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction" (rustholes-are-weight-reduction)
05/08/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 1
20 cars, 7 brands:
8 Peugeots, 3 Mazdas, 3 Renaults, 2 Audis, 2 Chevrolets, 1 Mitsubishi, 1 Honda
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:47, STARS: 0
Any antiques, other than the Chevys?
"Aaron M - MasoFiST" (amarks563)
05/08/2017 at 15:52, STARS: 1
One Toyota, one Pontiac, one Subaru, one BMW, one Honda. Add Suzuki if you count motorcycles.
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
05/08/2017 at 15:55, STARS: 1
This also inspired me to think about this for my dad, who has an Oppo-worthy car history. Please note that he was born in 1955, so the first two of these were quite old by the time he had them. The Scirocco and the Jetta were the only two bought new from a dealer.
MY DAD:
1948 Willys Jeep
1967(?) MG B Roadster
1979 Volkswagen Scirocco
1986(?) Toyota Corolla Wagon ( BROWN MANUAL WAGON )
1991 Ford Ranger
1988 Honda Accord
1993 Toyota Camry
1996 Honda Passport
1999(?) Volvo S70
1997 BMW 328i
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI ( OOPS )
2006 Toyota Tacoma
None of these overlapped, even for a day, until the VW and the Tacoma while he waited for his buyback appointment—he’s far too fiscally responsible to ever own more than one car at a time. I believe he would tell you that his favorites were the MG, the Scirocco, and the BMW...shockingly, the three small sporty cars he’s owned have been his favorites, and yet he keeps alternating them with small trucks and beige sedans.
Meanwhile, my mom started with a couple of Beetles, then took over the Corolla wagon, had one each of the Chrysler minivans (Caravan, Grand Caravan, Voyager, Town & Country) with kids, and has since moved firmly on to Toyotas (first 11 years with a Highlander and now a hybrid Rav4).
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:57, STARS: 0
We’re counting whatever you’re counting - so yes on the Suzuki. :)
"Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction" (rustholes-are-weight-reduction)
05/08/2017 at 15:59, STARS: 1
Depends on your definition of antique, from that list, 2 were from 1960, then there is a long gap, 2 from 1987, 2 from 1988, 2 from 1989, 1 from 1991, 1 from 1996, 1 from 1997, 1 from 2003, 2 from 2004, 1 from 2005, 3 from 2006, 1 from 2010, 1 from 2013
87 is not antique to me, it’s my year of birth, and antique means older than I am
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 15:59, STARS: 1
Your dad was Oppo before Oppo. That’s a really Oppo-worthy list - and some cool stuff on there. Sounds like he would *like* to own both a small sporty car and something more practical, but just can’t bring himself to own 2 at once.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/08/2017 at 16:02, STARS: 0
I got my drivers license in 1984, so you’re damn right that 1987 isn’t an antique!! :) 3 of mine were older than me - ‘65 Cutlass; ‘65 Skylark; ‘64 Dynamic 88. Those are the antiques to me - not the ‘72 Monte Carlo I had.
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
05/08/2017 at 16:06, STARS: 1
I think you’re right, although he’s opted to own a succession of small sailboats instead... I’m guessing a trailer was on his mind when he bought the Tacoma. My sister and I have always talked about going in on a restored MG for him if/when we can afford it, but I’m not sure he would really want another car to maintain and insure.
"wiffleballtony" (wiffleballtony)
05/08/2017 at 16:10, STARS: 0
3 Fords, 1 Pontiac, 1 Nissan
"Monkey B" (monkeyb)
05/08/2017 at 16:12, STARS: 1
Datsun, Dodge, Honda, Plymouth, Buick, Oldsmobile, Nissan, Ford, Chevy, Pontiac, BMW, Mercedes, Eagle, Subaru, Jeep, Mitsubishi, Chrysler, Saab, VW.
Bikes, Suzuki, Yamaha and BMW.
"Tripper" (tripe46)
05/08/2017 at 16:14, STARS: 1
From the PA DMV website:
“suspension components, steering, braking systems, tires and wheels, lighting and electrical systems, glazing (glass), mirrors, windshield washer, defroster, wipers, fuel systems, the speedometer, the odometer, the exhaust systems, horns and warning devices, the body, and the chassis.“
I’m guessing that it will pass inspection, but It’s going to my “non-euro” guy who really go through it and let me know if I need to do anything precautionary etc.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
05/08/2017 at 16:14, STARS: 1
So my dads first car before the VW was an AMC Hornet, he also apparently had a Buick and a Ford after all. I literally had no idea. He may be at the top of the Jalop chain. That VW he drove with no clutch for 3 months and with no reverse for 1. He’s literally stupidly talented to cars. Ended up a 4 wheeling guy over racing but I bet he would be amazing.