The List

"505Turbeaux" (505turbeaux)
09/25/2013 at 14:01 • Filed to: show me

I can remember a bigger percentage of the names of cars I have owned than the people I have slept with. I have been wrestling with putting this "list" together for some time. It was a pretty good exercise and brought back alot of memories (and a few of those *other* names I had forgotten). Do you have a list? Show me and make me feel better about my addiction that is pushing over 70 80 cars and not slowing. I think I got most of them and in pretty chronological order.

Now looking back the 2 really do have a parallel. Most of them look pretty good, with a couple of spectacular features, with a couple of 10's thrown in. Hmmm...

59 VW standard kombi – First car

61 Ford F100

81 Ford Fairmont

64 VW 21 window bus

86 VW 16v Scirocco

71 VW double cab

81 Audi 5000 Turbo

66 VW type 3 fastback

86 VW Quantum wagon

62 Ford F100

89 Subaru GL 4WD Turbo wagon

86 Audi 5000 Avant wagon

83 Audi Ur-Quattro

60 VW Panel van

80 Audi 5000 diesel

73 Porsche 914 1.7

83 Audi 4000 S

63 VW Kombi

88 Ford Bronco II

73 VW Thing

86 VW GTI

89 VW GLI 16V

83 Alfa Romeo GTV6

87 Alfa Romeo Milano

64 Chevy Suburban

85 Maserati Biturbo

78 Porsche 924

83 Audi 5000 Turbo Diesel

86 Maserati Biturbo

1981 Porsche 924

85 Olds Delta 88

73 Audi Super 90

68 Ford Bronco

76 BMW 2002a

73 BMW 3.0s

75 BMW 3.3Li

72 BMW 2002

63 Land Rover Series IIa

78 BMW 320i Baur TopCabriolet

88 Peugeot 505 SW8 wagon

89 Saab 900 SPG

78 BMW 530i

86 BMW 325ia

91 Audi 90 20V Quattro

85 Saab 900 Turbo

89 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

87 Audi Coupe GT

90 Audi 200 Avant Quattro

88 VW Fox GL

64 VW Kombi

71 VW Sunroof bus

65 MGB

79 Toyota Supra

82 Renault Fuego Turbo

93 Saab 9000 CD turbo

76 VW Beetle

64 VW Karmann Ghia

73 Jeep Wagoneer

79 Volvo 242 DL

73 Citroen SM

87 Audi 5000CS Turbo Quattro avant

83 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ60

79 Peugeot 504 diesel wagon

67 Volvo 122s coupe

86 Volvo 245 Base/5sp

90 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park

83 Mercedes 300TD wagon

85 Volvo 745 Turbo Diesel Wagon

98 VW Eurovan

93 Volvo 965

88 Peugeot 505 Turbo S wagon

96 Volvo 850R wagon

93 Buick Roadmaster Estate wagon

95 BMW 525iTA wagon

89 VW Fox wagon

98 Volvo V70R - RIP. Thanks Ex

83 Alfa GTV6

87 Alfa Milano

81 VW Rabbit Pickup diesel

88 Audi 90 Quattro

89 Audi 100 Quattro

03 Beetle Turbo S

99 VW Cabrio

86 Mercedes 300E

05 Hyundai Tiburon V6*

00 Mercedes E320 4Matic wagon*

63 Buick Invicta wagon *

* indicates currently owned

updated Nov 5th '14

Note: this does not include parts cars or woods beaters

DISCUSSION (71)

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:05

Danielle, Kim, Samantha, Lauren... Oh wait.

'97 Jetta, '06 500, '10 SHO

But in case you are wondering, those names are real, and accurate.

Tom McParland > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:06

So much wagon love on that list. Mine isn't nearly as long so it's much easier to remember:

92 Chevy Lumina 3.1 Euro Coupe

95' Honda Prelude Si

'04 Mini Cooper S

'05 Subaru Legacy GT wagon

'10 Mazda 3s 5-door

505Turbeaux > Tom McParland
09/25/2013 at 10:11

so much more so since I had kids...but I always had it. I think that 505 sw8 made me really love them

505Turbeaux > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
09/25/2013 at 10:12

hahaha good thing this is semi anonymous.

I wish mine were that concise, I get bored easily

thebigbossyboss > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:14

My list is easy to remember:

The Pacemaker: 1992 Ford Tempo GL

The Beast: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier.

hotCarl > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:18

Pure87 > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:19

'98 Jeep Cherokee

'06 Mini Cooper S.

That's all I got.

Nibbles > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:21

Well I'm definitely not at 70 yet, but I may just get there some day!

1985 Camaro base 2.8 V6

1987 Cavalier base 2.0 I4

1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0 I4

1987 Toyota Pickup SR-5 2wd 2.4 turbo 22R-TE

1992 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat 7.5 V8

1994 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4.6 V8

1987 Cavalier base 2.0 I4 (bought back for some odd reason)

1994 Honda Accord EX Coupe 2.2 I4

1997 Nissan 200SX base 1.6 I4

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally 2.0 I4

1993 Toyota 4Runner SR-5 3.0 V6

1993 Dodge Shadow ES convertible 2.5 turbo I4

1997 VW Jetta GT 2.0 I4

2001 Chevy Impala LS 3.8 V6

2004 VW Jetta GLI 1.8 turbo I4

2006 Nissan xTerra 4.0 V6

1989 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer 5.0 V8

1993 Plymouth Voyager 3.3 V6

1998 Chevrolet Metro 1.3 I4

2000 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0 I4

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 2.0 I4

1996 Isuzu Rodeo 3.5 V6

2000 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6

1987 Saab 900 SPG 2.0 turbo I4

1997 Dodge Dakota 2wd 5.2 V8

1998 Dodge Ram 4wd 5.9 V8

1987 Saab 900 T16 2.0 turbo I4

2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8

2007 Ford Focus SES 2.0 I4

1995 Dodge Dakota 4wd 5.2 V8

I think that's about it.

J. Walter Weatherman > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:22

Holy shitballs. And how many years has it taken for you to amass such a long list?

Here's my list:

1965 Buick Skylark

1999 Acura 2.3 CL

2004 Subaru Outback

2007 VW GTI

1977 Toyota Land Cruiser (FJ55)

1956 Packard Clipper

2006 Nissan Xterra

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (FZJ80)

2013 VW Jetta TDI

1984 Volvo 240

505Turbeaux > J. Walter Weatherman
09/25/2013 at 10:23

this has been 20 years in the making

505Turbeaux > Nibbles
09/25/2013 at 10:24

right on track!

hotCarl > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:25

I'm surprised how similar my list is (though shorter):
1971 BMW 2800
1988 Grand Prix
1963 Cadillac series 62
1985 900s
1964 Dart 170
1978 300 D sedan
1994 Sedan DeVille
1969 Cadillac Calais Coupe
1982 Wagoneer
2001 Silverado 1500 extended cab
1989 Fleetwood (rwd)
2006 Element
I feel like the next entry will be British or Italian...

505Turbeaux > hotCarl
09/25/2013 at 10:27

haha yup and I have love for those Elements too. Price point isnt right yet...

hollanddjw 1 > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:28

There seems to be a lot of VAG in your life, in more ways than one.

505Turbeaux > hollanddjw 1
09/25/2013 at 10:28

hahahaha

J. Walter Weatherman > J. Walter Weatherman
09/25/2013 at 10:29

Pictures of the cars that are readily available on my computer:

Kinja'd!!!

hollanddjw 1 > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:31

Super jealous of the Scirocco and Ur-Quattro, btw.

BJ > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:34

Either you change cars like I change socks, or you're very old.

How many of those cars were/are owned simultaneously? I mean, you don't seem like a one-car kind of guy.

505Turbeaux > BJ
09/25/2013 at 10:37

I am 35, and have owned up to 8 at a time. Rarely have I had less than 4. Sometimes I will buy one, drive it for a month, and someone will offer me too much money to refuse

505Turbeaux > hollanddjw 1
09/25/2013 at 10:38

the Ur-Q was the most money I spent on a car, $13K, and I had it for 4 months before falling asleep at the wheel. Sad day

505Turbeaux > J. Walter Weatherman
09/25/2013 at 10:39

BTW so much love for the clipper and the 55. There is a 55 diesel up the street I have been stalking for an age

hotCarl > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:40

It's the only car I still own, and the only one I purchased new. I've finally got a place with some land and a huge shop, so with some luck I'll be able to get a few interesting projects going.

Meatcoma > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:47

I'm seriously beginning to think I am doing it wrong as there are a lot of cars on your list I would have liked to own for a short time just to say I drove them, and my list is very short.

'78 Olds Cutlass Supreme

'79 Chevy Camaro

'85 Chevy Camaro Iroc-Z

'84 Porsche 944

'86 Porsche 944(still have it)

'89 Ford Probe LX

'90 Ford Probe GT

'90 Ford Bronco

'91 F-150

'94 Cadillac Eldorado

'94 Explorer

'96 Dodge Ram

'99 Ford Ranger(still have it)

'03 Ford F-250(still have it)

'10 Chevy Camaro(still have it)

BJ > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:49

We're about the same age, then. I have a friend who constantly buys cars, but can't seem to let go of them. A bit of a car nut, a bit of a collector, a bit of a hoarder. I think we once counted 18 cars that he owned or co-owned with his brother and father. This did not include the other cars that his brother and father owned independently.

The collection started to shrink a bit when he bought a house and had to make mortgage payments and do home repairs.

hollanddjw 1 > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:54

That sucks. :(

505Turbeaux > Meatcoma
09/25/2013 at 10:57

Notably the Biturbos. Those only lasted a few months before I got scared they would fall apart on me.

Viking03 > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 10:58

That's quite a list. What country are you in? My list is growing and has long outpaced the ladies in my life. I started in the 4x4 realm because Texas and I can't live without a truck, but I have been able to get quite a bit of diversity lately.

85' Dodge Ramcharger 4x4

87' Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 V6

78' Plymouth Trailduster 4x4

98' Dodge Dakota Sport

02' Dodge Ram 1500

69' Dodge Charger (still have)

04' Mini Cooper S

02' Acura RSX

02' Acura RSX S

08' Jeep Commander 4x4 Limited

09' Mercedes C300 Sport

06' Land Rover LR3 4x4

03' BMW M3

93' Nissan Hardbody 4x4

72' Datsun 240Z

04' VW Phaeton (still have)

09' Ford F150 4x4 Platinum

08' Chevy Suburban LT

08' Lincoln Navigator 4x4 (still have)

00' Beck Spyder (still have)

J. Walter Weatherman > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 11:00

Yeah, those cars were fantastic. I really wish I never got rid of them. Sadly, they fell victim to my need for funds to pay for my wedding and a down payment on a house a few years back. One of these days I will have the funds/time to get another classic. I actually think that the first project I take on will be another '65 Skylark. It was my first car, so I have a huge soft spot for it. This time around I am hoping to get a GS with a 4-speed.

505Turbeaux > Viking03
09/25/2013 at 11:00

good old USA.

Been looking for a good Ramcharger from somewhere where rust doesn't exist.

BTW Phaeton is on my hit list, v8? Holding up ok?

Meatcoma > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 11:05

So, I'm guessing none of these were in new/like new condition. Not saying they were not enjoyable in any way.

505Turbeaux > Meatcoma
09/25/2013 at 11:08

nope, some real gems, some bought as light resto projects, some just as rats, some I had to put back together. I really wanted to hit this up with more info and pictures that I had, but it would have been an epic read

Viking03 > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 11:12

You must have had to scour the country for many of those.

I know who has my old Ramcharger, and one day I plan on getting it back when the wife isn't looking. I love the Phaeton. 105,000 miles and still going strong. Yes a V8. Be prepared for expensive maintenance costs, but I still consider it a reliable car, and oh so comfortable.

505Turbeaux > Viking03
09/25/2013 at 11:16

I have done all of my own work after the last GTV6, and I have VAG software, so I am not scared. The price point is getting very attractive on those.

I used to have a knack for finding cars locally, and never had the fear of knocking on doors to find out who owned what. I have gotten used to taking a flight here or there to pick something up.

Go get that Ramcharger...you cant find a decent one for sale north of CT these days

ScootScoot > 505Turbeaux
09/25/2013 at 13:31

1966 or 67 Corolla

1967 Mercedes 280 S

1987 Chevy Sprint Turbo- Literally only had the car for a half a day. It went "Bang!!"

198? Buick something.

1990 Toyota MR2

1988 Mazda 323 GTX

1992 Jetta GLi- An expensive nightmare.

1990 Mazda 323

1991 Ford Escort GT- The worst car in the world. I could have roller bladed faster.

2003 Ford Focus-Good car, terrible seats.

2007 Toyota Corolla-Boring but bulletproof.

2009 Toyota Corolla-Boring and poorly made.

2009 Honda Element EX AWD

2015 Mazda6 Skyactive-D Wagon- Fingers crossed.

505Turbeaux > ScootScoot
09/25/2013 at 15:28

I dont know I have ever seen a *running* sprint turbo ever. Nice one

Party-vi > 505Turbeaux
09/26/2013 at 12:57

I love posts like these! In order:

1949 Willys CJ3A

1988 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L (deceased)

2002 BMW 330Ci

davidj210 > 505Turbeaux
09/26/2013 at 14:28

Jesus Christ, that's a long list. My family tends to buy cars new and hang onto them for a long time.

1991 Camry

2002 Passat

2012 Impreza

6shelBfan6 > 505Turbeaux
09/26/2013 at 14:48

1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

1994 Honda Accord EX (still have)

2000 Ford Explorer Limited 4x4

2003 BMW 530i Sport

2007 FJ Cruiser 4x4

1966 Shelby GT350 (still have)

2007 F-150 4x4 (still have)

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 (still have)

quarterlifecrisis > 505Turbeaux
09/26/2013 at 14:56

1991 Buick Century

1996 Chevrolet C1500 Ext Cab (still have...220k on the clock)

2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS (modded...should not have sold)

2005 Chevrolet Corvette (ok..maybe selling the TBSS worked out)

I've got joint ownership of a 1963 Ford CT-850 with an Alexis Pumper body on it, but he stole it from me a couple years ago, and I just moved from IL to NC, and it didn't make the 700 mile drive at 3.5 mpg...

505Turbeaux > 6shelBfan6
09/26/2013 at 14:57

you have a hell of a current fleet there

Bandit > 505Turbeaux
09/26/2013 at 15:01

My list: 1981 Trans Am Special Edition

It's not a very big list...

505Turbeaux > quarterlifecrisis
09/26/2013 at 15:02

oh man I love those old tilt cabs

quarterlifecrisis > 505Turbeaux
09/26/2013 at 15:05

Sadly, it went from just that one to a 1961 C550 (stupid short wheel base, 312 with a 5-spd.), and then a 1960 C-850 cab and chassis, (401, 5&2 spd., air brakes). the 63 is the nicest of them all, has a 534 and an Allison.

Wacko > 505Turbeaux
09/26/2013 at 15:41

Wow, I am almost ashamed to share my list now, but here we go

in order i bought them

85 nissan sentra wagon (manual)

91 hyundai S'coope (manual)

91 civic hatchback (manual)

91 Chevy cavalier Z24 (Auto)but it had the v6 3.1

96 civic hatchback (manual)

2003 Mazda protége5 (Auto bought new) Hated that rust bucket for 6 years

2010 Suzuki SX4 AWD (6 speed manual also bought new and is still my DD)

1997 Jeep TJ 2.5 (manual) my toy for the woods

Wacko > BJ
09/26/2013 at 15:43

Or he is just a realy bad driver and crashes them

505Turbeaux > Wacko
09/26/2013 at 15:51

ha I remember the s'coupe. Awesome

Wacko > 505Turbeaux
09/26/2013 at 16:03

Yeah my s'coupe, got rid of it only cause it had almost 200 000 kms on it, with a Civic that said 140 000 on the speedo, but actually had over 300 000. The prick changed the speedo, and never said anything about it, and when I brought his ass in court, he claimed he forgot to mention that...

I don't know what my fixation of 91's was about, guess my wallet was doing the thinking for me!

I only onwed one car at a time, except for my sx4 and jeep, still have both.

505Turbeaux > Wacko
09/26/2013 at 16:08

tis a sad thing Suzuki left just when they were making good cars...those SX4 are sweet

SpeedSix > ScootScoot
10/26/2013 at 00:02

How was the 323 GTX ownership like?

SpeedSix > 505Turbeaux
10/26/2013 at 00:04

How was owning the Citroën SM?

505Turbeaux > SpeedSix
10/26/2013 at 08:23

fairly short lived, couple of months it was on the road before I sold it at a profit. Was brown with brown and a automatic, but still sounded glorious and caught the eye of many

Audi-os, amigos > 505Turbeaux
04/02/2014 at 11:19

Holy god dude I just saw this.

The line between madness and genius is thin and straddleable. Keep riding the lightning.

505Turbeaux > Audi-os, amigos
04/02/2014 at 11:21

lol very true statement...I am going to keep on riding on

Your boy, BJR > 505Turbeaux
04/02/2014 at 11:40

Well you got me beat, But I've only been driving for 4 years. In order:

'95 Ford Bronco (Eddie Bauer, 5.8)

'93 Saab 900S (2.1, 5 speed)

2001 Oldsmobile Aurora (4.0)

2012 Hyundai Sonata (2.4, 6MT)

1988 Chevy Silverado (5.0, 2WD)

1995 Ford Taurus (3.0, green velour interior)

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora (car phone, teal interior)

1973 BMW 2002 (Automatic, doesn't run)

2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen (5 door, car-sitting for a year while dad is working abroad)

505Turbeaux > Your boy, BJR
04/02/2014 at 11:41

you got a great start man! Get that 2002 up and running!

Your boy, BJR > 505Turbeaux
04/02/2014 at 11:43

I want to, but I may have to part with it soon. (Lost my job, and also If I don't sell it by august I won't have a DD, long story)

multiple wheels for each day of the week > 505Turbeaux
04/02/2014 at 11:55

1986 vw Golf Diesel

1984 Ranger

1993 Ranger xlt

1995 Jeep Wrangler *

2000 Jetta GLS vr6

1971 VW Karman ghia coupe

1991 BMW 525i

1990 Ford Taurus

1990 BMW 535i 5sp

1983 yamaha vx750

2007 Triumph Speedmaster *

2010 Lancer sportback gts

2013 Focus ST *

2013 Toyota Highlander *

*currently owned

505Turbeaux > multiple wheels for each day of the week
04/02/2014 at 11:56

you have had a nice little fleet there! good choices on the ones you have now!

multiple wheels for each day of the week > 505Turbeaux
04/02/2014 at 12:17

thanks most of those cars were crapbombs due to a divorce in 05

505Turbeaux > multiple wheels for each day of the week
04/02/2014 at 12:19

yean man that will do it to you. When I got divorced in 07 the ex literally didnt take a thing. She left me with a Grand Wagoneer, a Volvo 242DL, 122s and a 965 that were all in great shape. Rented a car and went back home...