Cars I have owned and no longer have

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 06/10/2017 at 23:45 • Filed to: None

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1978 Datsun 510 Wagon. 1993-1994

1989 Subaru XT 1.8L auto. 1997-2001

2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon. 2001-2012.

I still have the mazda showing up behind the impreza.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/10/2017 at 23:50

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How was the XT. They’re so funny looking, are do they drive as of as they look?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 06/10/2017 at 23:57

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The two that I had drove really well. The XT6 was much better because it had more power than the 1.8. The blue car above was a much better maintained and reliable than the 6 tho. It was a bit front heavy, and the air suspension is slow to react, like not quick to change direction but fine in a long corner it also provided a very nice ride. It lowers 1" at 50 or 60 mph, I can’t remember. The aero is super good so it was very quiet for wind noise and returned >30 mpg even at >80 mph runs. The 4wd was very advanced and it would go anywhere ground clearance would allow, which surprised many people.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/11/2017 at 00:06

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Datsun Stanza!

rusted away or now a rally car?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > pip bip - choose Corrour 06/11/2017 at 00:11

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Well it was a shit heap when I got it. Then my dad wanted it back and he gave it to my step sister and she drove it to Missouri where it died. Three of the 4 cylinders had spark plug de-foulers on the plugs because it leaked so much oil past the rings. I never changed the oil just added a quart every 1,000 miles or so.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/11/2017 at 00:12

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Sounds like a fun car that matches its odd appearance

Steve in Manhattan > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/11/2017 at 00:15

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Same chrome wheels (ugh) - looks identical to my last car:

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Steve in Manhattan 06/11/2017 at 00:21

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The impreza had a solid spoke wheel without the cut out like the WRX, not really chrome, kind of a mat silver stained by tire wet from the idiot dealer. This style was very popular back then.

Steve in Manhattan > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/11/2017 at 00:26

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Hate chrome wheels, but the car was a deal - sitting on the lot, cloth interior.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/11/2017 at 00:30

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“XT”

:D

“auto”

D:

Steve in Manhattan > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/11/2017 at 00:42

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Just like this except metallic gray - 5M, probably 2nd most reliable car I’ve owned.

photo may have been Kinjad:

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/11/2017 at 00:44

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It’s like a Shakespeare tragedy.

Steve in Manhattan > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/11/2017 at 01:05

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Identical to my first car except fog lamps, and mind was 4M:

Steve in Manhattan > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/11/2017 at 01:42

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Same as this but slightly different wires ... and an aftermarket power sunroof that leaked.

Sean > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/11/2017 at 03:48

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I had a 1979 Datsun 510 (we called them Stanzas down here in Oz) for 9 years. Ran brilliantly but eventually rusted out in the doors... got $500 for it on a trade in for a 1990 Camry back at the time