The Kars of K-Roll

by "K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390)
Published 06/15/2017 at 17:05

Tags: K-Roll Kars
STARS: 11

I’ve been super lucky to have had the chance to create myself quite the personal car resume over the past four years. Each one has been around for an important milestone/lesson/moment in my car and personal life. Allow me to share my favorite highlight(s) of each and where they are now.

2008 Saturn Astra XR

Simply put, couldn’t have asked for a better first car. Any compact put out by a domestic in the MY 2008 couldn’t compare to the greatness and features and quality of this car. FULL PANORAMIC SUNROOF!! The highlight of this car is the fact that it was my first car and I wouldn’t trade that for any other.

Where is it now? I sold it to my mum’s assistant manager’s husband for a downpayment on the next car after over a year of adventures. It is still in his possession, though it isn’t as clean or good looking as when I sold it unfortunately...

2014 Ford Focus ST

Even though the honeymoon phase burnt out too soon I think, it was still a fun FWD car. Highlights include being my first manual car, the first boosted car, the first car I AutoXed, and my last FWD car for the foreseeable future.

Where is it now? No idea! Roaming Michigan no doubt but in the sea of STs I see on a regular basis, there’s no way I could spot it unless it still has it’s winter wheels/tires (maybe).

1984 Porsche 944

The first classic car, the first car paid for entirely out of my pocket, the first car to maintain on my own, and all the adventures (breaking down and being stranded) and car shows (one of which we acquired 2nd place in). Also the car I owned for the longest time in the 4 years of my driving life at 2 years/7 months. Had been with me through some of the worst times in my life so far, but always put a smile on my face from 1st to 6400rpm and the shift into 2nd and onwards.

Where is she now? In the care of my close 944 friend and driven by his dad, with a new set of wheels, wetsanding/polishing, and it’s suspension fully sorted out, I can’t wait to see her in person again and take her for a spin. I know I’ve left her in good hands. :)

2017 Ford Mustang EB

My first foray into ponycar ownership couldn’t have been better. It’s the Mustang I’ve always wanted in performance and driving joy. getting closer to the first full year of ownership and no complaints yet. The main highlight is my first burnout. Best DD I’ve had too.

1980 Porsche 931

I feel that owning a Porsche with a “Turbo” in it’s name is similar to owning a BMW or Merc with an M or AMG badge, it’s something special, and this 931 is definitely special. The highlight of this car is the fact that much like my dad’s first car, a ‘52 Ford Flathead, I also got this car nonrunning but I hope to have it running this weekend when I return from California!

That’s all. :)

Replies (4)

"Gamecat235" (Gamecat235)
06/15/2017 at 18:10, STARS: 1

Wow. For reference for how lucky you are... let me recount my own automotive ownership saga:

1994.5 Nissan Sentra XE
1996 Mazda 626
1988 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer
2004 Hyundai Accent hatchback (5MT)
2002 Toyota Rav-4
2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport (5MT)
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle (5MT)
2012 Mazda 3s GT
2014 Ford Fiesta ST (6MT)

Yours is far more interesting than mine (granted, for nearly all of the time I’ve owned cars, I have had at least one child, so different priorities... but).

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
06/15/2017 at 18:42, STARS: 1

Hmm let’s see

1969 Austin Healey Sprite (never driven,project, current)(1275cc 5spd)

1985 Chevy Suburban (6.2 diesel auto)(sold)

1987 Jeep Wrangler (2.5L 5spd)(sold)

1985 GMC Suburban (454 gas auto)(sold)

1987 Pontiac Fiero GT (2.8L 5spd)(sold)

2006 Pontiac GTO (6.0L 6spd) (current)

1979 Porsche 928 (4.5L auto) (current & for sale)

"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
06/15/2017 at 22:37, STARS: 0

Pre wife:

1977 dodge maxivan, shag carpet and all(sold) learned to drive in this one and learned to do snownuts in it, taught by my dad. This one I’d love to have back to restore...

1987 Plymouth caravan, remember Plymouth? Yeah me either(sold)

1985 dodge van, this one I had through a couple years of college and spent more than a few nights sleeping off a good party in the back, actually put an air mattress in this one. (Sold)

1997 Chrysler Sebring Jxi convertible, this was the first vehicle I bought and financed myself(sold)

1999 dodge Dakota R/T(still have this bad boy)

2000 Chrysler Sebring jxi, bought it to save gas money cause driving Toledo to Detroit in the Dakota was killing my wallet. Had this one when I got married and my wife and I drove it for a couple years after we were married (sold)

1997 Plymouth neon ACR, autoX machine, so much fun, but sold it to pay for an engagement ring (sold)

Post wife:

2006 Cadillac STS4 for commuting weekly from Detroit to Dayton, then we’d drive the Sebring convertible in Dayton as a beater. (Sold)

2005 cadillac CTSV, fun car right there, blew the engine at 140k miles and sold it off to buy the first family car, we were pregnant with my first son. (Sold)

2007 Audi Q7, drove the wheels off this thing, only got rid of it after we were pregnant with son number 3 (sold)

1987 corvette, bought as a distraction for something to do while working out of town. Restored it and sold it off. (Sold)

2012 Audi S4 6mt, finally a chance to get a sporty car again, and hey it had a back seat and four doors, so it would baby... barely. (Sold)

2017 Chrysler Pacifica, frowning family and all. (Still have this one)

2009 Audi S8, daddy’s new toy, and it’s got more space for my three boys. (Still have this one too)

I like to raz my wife that I’ve had my truck longer than her, and that I had to sell a car to buy her a ring.... then she kindly reminds me to STFU and tells me it hasn’t been so bad since we’ve been married.

I’ve got myself a wonderful wife and mother to my children... wow, that’s a lot of cars over twenty or so years.

But you’re well on your way to a nice collection of vehicles as well. Definitely started off better than I did.

"Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job..." (idiotinthegarage)
06/17/2017 at 15:39, STARS: 1

Idiot’s Car History:

1978 Ford Thunderbird, Blue, Diamond Jubilee Edition. Sold to some lady whose husband was gonna fix its myriad problems. God Speed, Sir. Saw one just like it at a show a few years ago. It couldn’t be, could it?

1984 Chevy S-10, Red, Extended Cab 4x4. Miss this one. T-boned by a semi at low speeds, bent frame, passenger door & wheel destroyed. Sold to some Mexican brothers who were gonna demo derby it.

1993 Ford Escort 4 door Hatch, 90's Teal. Didn’t really want it, but learned to like it. Transmission died while I was at college in NY. Dad towed it home & sold it to his friend.

2003 Chevy Cavalier, Victory Red. First brand new car. Sold at 103k to some exceedingly tall high school student.

2005 Dodge Dakota, 4x4 club cab, Almond Tan (Beige). Kind hate it. Nicknamed it “The Tan Turd”. Winterbeater/Work Truck.

2013 Mustang GT Premium, Ingot Silver, DD. First manual I’ve owned, though I learned to drive on one. Like it a lot but with all of the spectacular speedy cars out there, I’ve got the itch to move on.

1968 Camaro, (Maybe Laguna Blue?), Base V8. “Blucifer” is my first Project Car, is mostly taken apart & will be done... someday.