It's my Birthday!

"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer) 06/03/2017 at 07:11 • Filed to: None

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1995 was the last year of Alpine production

I’m turning 22 today, so please post cars (extra internet points for ones that were introduced or sold in 1995)

pip bip - choose Corrour > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 07:13

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happy birthday

1995 VS Holden Commodore SS

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 07:19

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I had to. Produced from 1972 until 2000! We all know what it is by now :P

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 07:25

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In 1995 I was driving one of these...

Happy Birthday.

In 1996, things went automotively nuts for me with a Lads Niva followed by a Land Rover Series 3 Ute. So things are looking up for you.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 06/03/2017 at 07:27

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I drove one of those in 1993 in Australia... amazing for all the wrong reasons!!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 06/03/2017 at 07:29

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Yup, the FIAT 126 was sold in Australia as the FSM Niki for a few years. They are terribad......but I still want one :D

Hoping to import one to Canada in the next year or two!

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 06/03/2017 at 07:41

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You are mad. And therefore Canadian. I hope you get your wish. And are less than 5' 8" tall.

bmil128 > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 07:51

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The 993 was released

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 06/03/2017 at 07:53

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:D

Last I checked I was around 5"7', so I should be good :P

That being said, a fellow Opponaut friend has a 126 in Poland and is taller than me and fits in it fine. It’s been relatively reliable for him as well, so psyched to get my own when I am finally ready to do so!

RT > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 07:56

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Happy Birthday

interstate366, now In The Industry > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 07:56

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The Integra Type R debuted a couple months after you did.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 08:22

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Happy Birthday!

Have an Audi 80 which had it’s final year in 1995.

(Might buy a low mileage 80 that I spotted on mobile.de near me)

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 06/03/2017 at 08:30

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Thanks!

You really need to make up your mind, you’re possible first cars are all over the board, haha.

Jobjoris > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 08:39

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Not sure if the M5 was introduced in 1995 already but the E39 certainly was!

How did the Skype-session with Canada go for you?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 08:41

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The Impala SS was made from 1994-1996.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Jobjoris 06/03/2017 at 08:55

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Thanks!

The Skype-session went quite well, at first it got a bit awkward because they weren’t really impressed by my grades (around an 8 on average). Luckily, later on they said that they was willing to arrange it, and were enthusiastic about having me as part of their team. If everything works out (visum and such) I should thus be able to do my internship there.

JR1 > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 09:12

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I’m 94 it is nice knowing one of the greatest cars of all time was sold when we were born.

404 - User No Longer Available > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 09:17

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Happy Birthday... 1995 saw the introduction of these two:

KnowsAboutCars > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 09:20

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You’re couple weeks older than me. Happy birthday!

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > JR1 06/03/2017 at 09:26

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Yes it is indeed. I remember a diecast of the F1 being one of my earliest toy cars, so it will always have a special place for me.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 09:26

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So many cars within my budget that I want. I might end up like certain Oppo members with a barn full of cars.

$kaycog > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 09:33

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Happy Birthday! Have some cake!

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 06/03/2017 at 09:35

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Nothing wrong with that, right?

I get your problem though, back when I bought the Twingo I couldn’t make a choice either, but then my dad convinced me that this car was the best deal, so I went for it.

bhtooefr > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 10:08

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Here you go!

Hoccy > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 10:19

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Happy Birthday!

Have the 1995 European Rallycross Champion:

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 10:25

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Ayyyyy ‘95 club!

My favorite car introduced in our birth year was a vision of a more perfect 90s GM.

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > Jobjoris 06/03/2017 at 10:26

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The E39 certainly was but the M5 didn’t come until ‘99. You get points either way cause I love E39s.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 10:32

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Happy birthday buddy; I know they sold this in 1995, but not sure if it was introduced in 1995. Anyways:

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > $kaycog 06/03/2017 at 10:37

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Thanks $kay!

Jobjoris > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 10:40

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Top man, dubbel gefeliciteerd! Top ervaring rijker straks!

Jobjoris > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! 06/03/2017 at 10:40

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It took M 4 years? Amazing!

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > 404 - User No Longer Available 06/03/2017 at 10:57

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Thanks.

Well I suppose these count as well, being cars from 1995...

Frank Grimes > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 14:03

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Svend > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 15:08

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Happy birthday fella.

Have a 1995 TVR Chimaera.

1995 Volvo 850 2.3 T-5R.

1995 Lancia Delta 2.0 Intergrale EVO II.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Svend 06/03/2017 at 15:50

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Thanks mate!

Great choice of cars from 95 too!

kanadanmajava1 > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/03/2017 at 17:28

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Happy birthday!

Here’s ‘95 BTCC champion John Cleland leading the pack towards the celebrations.

TheStraightSixKid > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/04/2017 at 03:56

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Happy birthday birthyear buddy

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > TheStraightSixKid 06/04/2017 at 04:36

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Thanks!

Klaus Schmoll > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 06/04/2017 at 16:18

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Those are like the German Panthers, as in they are almost impossible to kill. When I bought the Honda, I was also looking for a B4, but I didn’t really have time to shop around (needed a car within days) and couldn’t find a good one. If you can find one, get an I5, they make such a glorious noise. Life’s too short to drive cars with boring sounding engines!

Klaus Schmoll > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/04/2017 at 16:26

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All the best wishes! I know I’m a day late, but I didn’t have time to check oppo, sorry. Have your car’s spiritual predecessor.

I’ve read that you are planning on going to Canadaland for an internship or something? How lang? Will you be back for next years Oppomeet?

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Klaus Schmoll 06/04/2017 at 16:34

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It really seems that 80 and 100 Audis are like cockroaches. I still see plenty of those and many of those in great shape. Too bad the Audi 90 is rather uncommon.

Around November I came close to looking at a V5 Golf but the fuel economy is terrible at around 12l/ 100km. With that consumption I’d honestly rather get a BMW with a silky smooth i6. Although I love the sound of 5 cylinder engines.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Klaus Schmoll 06/04/2017 at 16:35

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Thanks man! No worries about being a day late. Love the Clio Williams.

If everything goes to plan, I will be going to do an internship in Canada, at the University of Toronto. The current plan is to go there for 14-ish weeks, starting sometime in the summer, so I’ll definitely be back in time for next years Oppomeet.

Klaus Schmoll > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/04/2017 at 17:10

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Cool! Keep us updated on weird (to us) Canadian spec cars.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Klaus Schmoll 06/04/2017 at 17:24

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Will do! Also, I will need to go meet the Toronto area Oppos, which might include a certain Juke owner

Klaus Schmoll > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 06/04/2017 at 17:32

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12,x l/100km is my total average with the 1.7 ton pig. Including some slow strolling across the island but also flat out for longer periods of time on the Autobahn. They reset everything before pickup so it’s been running for the 4500 kms since I got that thing. A V5 Golf should drink way less given the weight advantage.

Klaus Schmoll > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/04/2017 at 18:44

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Stay safe, man! That CUV bug seems to be going around. ;)

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Klaus Schmoll 06/05/2017 at 14:47

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Dunno, according to the internet the V5 consumes between 9 and 12 l/100 km and with my driving that sounds about right. I average 8.7 l on our Golf which is supposed to average 2 litres less per 100 km.