What would high-school-aged you think about your current vehicle?

"fhrblig" (fhrblig) 07/06/2019 at 18:50 • Filed to: None

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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! when I still had my Fiat 500 and I thought it would be fun to revisit it. For those of us that are older, w hat do you think would be your reaction if you were able to show high-school-aged you your current ride?

Back when I was in high school my car was a bland old ‘83 Celebrity sedan with the 2.8 V6 . It made 112 HP (allegedly). It was a good car, though. I had a lot of fun in that thing. I drove it all over Colorado Springs, including some ill-advised off-roading that fortunately didn’t harm it.

When I was a Junior m y dad did happen to buy a brand new ‘92 F-150 XL 4x4 with the inline 6 and a 5-speed, and I did get to drive it. In fact, we drove it back to Upper Michigan in March of that year right after he got it because his mom had died and we were headed to her funeral. I remember it being pretty slow and uninteresting, but now I’m a big fan of it. He still has it, by the way, and it is... not in the best of shape. My dad has the unusual ability to get vehicles to rust here.

Anyway, how would I have reacted to my current truck ? Probably with some indifference, but I know I’d be very fascinated by the half-doors on the extended cab because those didn’t come along until the mid-to-late-90s. I know I’d also be blown away by my plug-and-play Sirius unit. That was always the dream, to have the equivalent of cable for your radio. I remember when I moved in with my high school best friend a couple years later and we got cable in our apartment that included DMX (Digital Music Express) and I loved it. It had a remote with an LCD info screen that told you the artist name and song titles and it was so cool . I’d also be floored by my iPod, and the fact that I could just plug it into the AUX jack and listen to every single song I have in my music collection. I did have a decent cassette player in my ‘83 Celebrity, but that doesn’t really compare. I know I would have been shocked that future me was willing to own a 15-mpg gas hog, especially when gas prices are nearly $3 per gallon now.

Then I would show me my partner’s Hyundai Elantra Limited and explain how it’s an economy car, even though it has features I would have never expected like heated leather seats, a backup camera, blind spot detection, and that it connects to your mobile phone. T he Elantra that had just been introduced back then was pretty shitty, so there would be some major astonishment, I’m sure. Our Elantra has 35 more hp, weighs 300 lbs more, and gets nearly double the MPG of my old Celebrity.

Finally, I’d show me my big honkin’ work van. We never got the big euro-style cargo vans back in the day , so it’s quite a bit bigger than the Econolines, Chevy vans, and Ram Vans from that era . Being a delivery driver was not something that would have occurr ed to me as a career choice back then. I think I would be genuinely shocked that I drive it every day for a living.

What about you? Would teenage you approve or disapprove of your current vehicle and/or fleet?

wafflesnfalafel > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 18:55

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M y high school me wouldn’t believe it, (and then would promptly crash it... )

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 18:55

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High school me would be wowed that I owned something with air conditioning.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 18:58

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High school me would think the same thing as current me- holy shit I’m ballin’ 

DutchieDC2R > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 18:59

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Considering I still played Gran Turismo in high school, high school me would go nuts and wouldnt believe it.

fhrblig > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/06/2019 at 18:59

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Oh yeah, same here.  It would be 7 years before I would get a vehicle with working A/C, and once I did I’ve never looked back.

CTSenVy > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:01

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I think high school me would be cool with my Colorado Pick Up.  Probably confused why I don’t have either a CD or Tape Deck in it.  Also amazed/confused by the touch screen on the radio.

fhrblig > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/06/2019 at 19:01

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Meanwhile, I’d probably also be asking myself, “You know it doesn’t have carpet, right?” And then current me would remind HS me how many times I spill shit.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:01

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Oh god. High school aged me would look at my fleet of shitboxes (ranked in order of least to greatest shittiness: 1996 Golf, 1994 Saturn SC2, 1997 Jetta) and think “what the hell is wrong with you?” and to be fair, that’s what I think whenever I reflect on my fleet. And what my family says. And what my friends say.

When I was in highschool (keep in mind I graduated HS in 2015) my ride was my parents’ 2010 Elantra. I still think fondly of that car. It was... so much better than anything in my current fleet.

RIP Elantra. You were a good car, but you’ve gone on to the great junkyard in the sky. I think. I should run the VIN.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:02

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high school me didnt have a car...current me doesnt either

high school me would think that sucks and is lame

current me agrees

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:02

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D100: High school me would be very happy I still drove it!

Fiesta ST: sweet bro!

Mazda CX-3: OK...well dog and wife I guess

Kia Forte: Why?

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 07/06/2019 at 19:02

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Shit, I should not have done that...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:02

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I didn't have AC in a car until I was 30.

smobgirl > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:03

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High school me wouldn’t believe I actually learned to drive manual.

fhrblig > DutchieDC2R 07/06/2019 at 19:03

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I did get an Integra a few years out of high school, but it was hot garbage. It was an ‘87 3-door RS with an automatic and it was clapped out. I hated it by the time I was done with it.

fhrblig > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/06/2019 at 19:04

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I was 24.  But it was a Chevy Sprint, and the A/C was pretty useless above 80 degrees, because 48 hp and also all that glass.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/06/2019 at 19:06

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Me too...oh wait

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:06

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When I was a sophomore, the E6X BMW 7-Series dropped and we all went crazy for them. I have a F10 5 now, so HS me would probably think that I’ve made it to the big leagues. 

fhrblig > CTSenVy 07/06/2019 at 19:06

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Is it a first-gen Colorado or one of the newer ones? How do you like it? I’m not the biggest fan of current GM trucks but I do like the Colorado.

Klaus Schmoll > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:09

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I ticked off one thing of my bucket list by buying the exact car I wanted to own in high school. Well, one generation newer because time keeps moving but still. So high school me would say “WTF, why did it take you so long, but OK.”

fhrblig > smobgirl 07/06/2019 at 19:10

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I am glad m y parents shouted at me taught me to drive a manual right away, and my actual first car was a manual Pontiac Phoenix. *shudder*

They tried to teach my sister, but she just didn’t like it. Which is surprising, because she is kind of a car person and works on her own cars. But she does live in the Miami area, so I guess I get it. Their traffic is nuts.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:10

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High school aged me had the same car and was just as disappointed in it as I am now.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:11

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Teenage me would be happy as teenage me didn’t get a car until he was 22. I’ve always just liked cars in general, so he would just be happy at the freedom and enjoyment of owning one. :)

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:11

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High school me would be pleased (but not surprised) that I still own the 88 integra that high school me owned, and that I did indeed successfully turn it into a real racecar. That was a process that started my senior year of high school, which not coincidentally was the last time I ever had significant savings to speak of.

As for my truck, high school me would’ve been disappointed that it is only a regular cab and not 4X4 (I would later own plenty of trucks that were neither), but would’ve been dumbfounded that the first vehicle I owned with an aluminum body, active aero and a twin turbocharged V6 was a 1/2 ton pickup truck. High school me probably would’ve had to buy a lot of rear tires as a consequence of exploiting that just over 5 second 0-60 acceleration as often as possible.

fhrblig > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 07/06/2019 at 19:12

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Fair enough!  I actually hung onto the Celebrity until the fall of 1999 when it ended up getting towed and it would have cost more than it was worth to get it out of impound.  (They wanted $50.)

fhrblig > Klaus Schmoll 07/06/2019 at 19:13

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The only car I really remember wanting in HS was a VW Corrado VR6. I never ended up getting one, and the want for it kind of faded away.

Alfalfa > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:13

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High school me was not really into cars , so it’s hard to say. I'm sure I would have thought my old Volvo was an odd choice. I have always had a thing for Broncos, so teen me would approve of that.

Maxima Speed > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:13

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Younger, pre high school Me thought the Solara’s were really cool and that they were really good looking cars. Then high school Me found out that they were essentially Camry’s and lost interest along with deciding that I didn’t like the cars styling due to the wonky rear end height. I seriously only bought the Solara because I needed a decent car and it was a good deal. I don’t have t he same love for when I first saw them on the roads years ago, however I do like the styling again and more than t hat I appreciate everything the car is meant to be.  It’s extremely reliable, comfortable, and somewhat stylish in an understated way.

CTSenVy > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:13

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It’s a 2016. I love it. It’s only a 4 banger and rwd but that works for me. It is under powered for stop and go traffic, but I use it mostly for highway travel and it really is a great road trip vehicle.  Comfy seats and easy to drive.

fhrblig > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 07/06/2019 at 19:15

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You’re similar to my older sister, then . She didn’t bother with a license until she was a couple years into college. That floored me, because I love driving and couldn’t fathom why she didn’t want to.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:16

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Well I loved our W123 so I would like mine, my orange 24oZ and army truck are about as immature as you can get so I am sure I would love them. My CRV DD maybe not so much but I don’t really care about it, it’s job is to be dinged in garages so other things don’t get hurt. 

fhrblig > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 07/06/2019 at 19:16

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It’s funny how tech changes things, eh?  Also, I hope your Integra is better than mine was.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:17

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I would’ve been shocked that I’d actually be able to afford a second gen Infiniti G

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:18

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Teenage me would be impressed with BMW with a stick.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:19

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High school me would be mad I grew up...

Spanfeller is a twat > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:22

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HS. Me loves the kia

Uni me would love a Toyota Prius 99% of the time

TheRealBicycleBuck > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:22

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You g me would think old me was an idiot. Young me was focused on trucks. Why old me would want a wagon would be beyond comprehension. Young me’s mom was driving a Subaru wagon which young me hated. Never mind that old me’s wagon makes  over twice the horsepower and sends power to all four wheels. 

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:22

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It is. Mine has been in the family since new, with my aunt buying it new in 1988. My dad bought it from her in 1996 as his daily driver and autocross car. It become my first car in high school. No automatic here, and the original red paint looked pretty good up through about 2008ish (repainted it myself a few years ago). Still on the original, never rebuilt engine, despite 132k miles and many years of racing (and autocrossing before that).  I’ve got the original window sticker and every piece of paper related to the car since.  I also legitimately remember riding in the car as a five year old kid.

smobgirl > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:25

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My mom tried to teach me but she had no idea how to explain it and the clutch on her car was absolute mush. We also had a Golf with a really sensitive clutch that she couldn’t drive but in hindsight that probably would have been a better learning experience.

Mom was a horrible driving instructor in general and this was before anyone realized I don’t have depth perception. I’ve figured out how to deal with it now (except on a mountain bike) but learning to drive was terrifying and I really wasn’t interested. 

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:28

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High school me would have been pleased that I’m driving the current generation GTI, but shocked that it outperforms a E30 M3.

fhrblig > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/06/2019 at 19:30

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I tend to have blinders on when I’m car shopping, and was genuinely surprised at what I could find in the used market for luxury brands when I did a search a few weeks back . In a couple years when it’s time to make a change, I’ll have to remember that.

shop-teacher > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:32

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High school me would probably look at my slightly rusty base model truck, that I’ve had since new, and think, “Yeah, that sounds about right.”

My mom once told me I've been 40 since I was 12. Seeing how I just turned 38, I reckon I'm finally coming into my own.

fhrblig > TheRealBicycleBuck 07/06/2019 at 19:32

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It’s the opposite for me.  I think young me would be a bit confused that I bought a truck, but then I’d let young me drive it and I think he’d understand.  Trucks are just fun.

fhrblig > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/06/2019 at 19:33

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That shocks me now, TBH.

fhrblig > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 07/06/2019 at 19:34

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HS me would be happy that I’m still as immature now as I was then.

fhrblig > shop-teacher 07/06/2019 at 19:34

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I feel you.  I’m pretty sure my soul has been a 65-year-old man all my life.

shop-teacher > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:36

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Yeah, pretty much. My beard is going very grey, bit frankly it suits me.

Poor_Sh > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:37

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Last year was 10 years since I graduated, I had a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The automatic with a 4 banger. I knew nothing but loved the looks and was growing rapidly into a car guy. Last year I bought my Cayman S roughly the same month I would have graduated a decade ago. If I had ever thought I'd have a manual, somewhat modern, Porsche as my car in 10 years I would have laughed in my dumbass face. I never actually even thought of Porsches or anything, not until I was researching my next car back in 17. So it's not like a dream come true, but I'm really fucking proud of myself I think.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:41

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As long as you don’t mind a little bit higher miles, you can find some really good deals. Do your research and you can find something really nice for the money

LastFirstMI is my name > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:43

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HS me- must have all the V8 American horsepower! Never mind that my pickup with a built 460 can’t get traction,  because burnouts are cooler than actually going fast!

Me now- Uh, my last 9 cars were all imports. At least the TLC has a V8! Is it fast? Well it gets terrible mileage, does that count?

fhrblig > smobgirl 07/06/2019 at 19:44

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My sister is ok with driving in general, but she never ever wanted to learn. My uncle did try to teach her once in his old S10 but it just never clicked. Compare that to my mom, who actually likes to drive a manual. She had two manual Civics in a row when we were growing up (a ‘75 and a brand-new ‘86 that I learned in), then later a manual ‘96 Sentra, and they still have a manual Accent and an old F-150. They did get their new Elantra with an auto, though.

fhrblig > LastFirstMI is my name 07/06/2019 at 19:46

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HS me: Imports are cool!

Older me: That’s nice. I’mma make you buy a shit-ton of American beige-mobiles.

fhrblig > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/06/2019 at 19:47

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I was surprised that there were so many relatively cheap lowish-mileage Lexus IS’s out there.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 19:48

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First or second gen? First is a little dated, but I was close to buying a second gen before I got the G37

fhrblig > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/06/2019 at 19:52

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Mostly 2nd-gen. I see one for around 15k with 82k on the clock. It’s an auto, but *gasp* that wouldn’t bother me. I’d imagine you could talk them down more.

I would consider the less sporty luxo barges , too.  Like an ES, or the Koreans, etc.  If it’s comfy and quiet, my old man senses will tingle.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 20:17

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I would have been disappointed that I bought a Chevy instead of some fast import, an old man car in yellow to make it worse.

Captain of the Enterprise > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 20:22

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Wouldn’t understand my automotive choices at all lol. All I wanted in high school was a 2008-09 Mustang Bullitt or a new Challenger with the stick shift. The first car I bought with my own money was the 2005 Toyota Corolla and now have a 2011 Toyota Camry. Turns out college me is much more responsible and buys based on what I can afford and actually  need. In college I need cheap to run and buy that won’t break down. Hence Toyota’s even though I wanted American in high school. I do live in Michigan. 

ToyotaFamily > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 20:24

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High school me drove a MK5 GTI, so the LS430 would probably be a huge, “wow, did I suddenly turn 65 and move to Florida” moment. 

CompactLuxuryFan > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 20:36

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High school me would have loooved my 335 I think. The one I have would have been sold during my junior year. Guess my taste hasn’t changed much... I would probably be pretty surprised I ended up having mostly sedans and not hatchbacks and coupes, and even more surprised I’m now shopping SUVs.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 20:36

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High school me liked minivans, so he would most definitely approve of my current veicle choice, even though he drove a GTI at the time.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 20:39

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About the same HP, much more torque, and faster 0-60 for the MK7 GTI. But surely lesser  handling feel, even if likely as fast through a slalom. 

Land_Yacht_225 > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 20:41

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It’ s actually a very interesting question.

No doubt about it, high school me would have thought the 600 was awesome, w ho can hate a V12 Twin Turbo German barge. But high school me would have probably found it pretty excessive and unnecessary.

Depending on when you spoke to HS me, he would either be driving a ‘94 Park Avenue Ultra, a ‘96 Seville SLS, a ‘98 DeVille D’elegance, or the final ‘98 Lincoln Continental. And I liked those a lot. The DeVille is still the most comfortable, best fitting car I’ve ever owned. European cars don’t have American ergonomics. American cars don’t have American ergonomics anymore; you can’t drop the steering wheel into your lap and spread out on a bench seat. Cadillac was still making the DTS when I graduated, so I never thought I would have had to buy a European car. If I wanted all the toys that S-Classes have, but a DTS Platinum covers those bases nicely. And if I did have to switch to anything (Ford had just cancelled the panther platform) other than American - Hyundai had just rolled out the new Equus and my dad and I had driven a Genesis 4.6 at a Drive for the Cure event when they came out.

HS me didn't think much of European reliability either.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/06/2019 at 20:44

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Same here, with my ‘slow’ minivan having the same 0-60 time as an ‘80s Ferrari...

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 20:45

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Oh, I love driving, but I was using logic back then - as much as I would’ve loved to have a car, I didn’t NEED one, and was still paying student loans, so I waited. :)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > wafflesnfalafel 07/06/2019 at 21:04

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High school me definitely would have crashed current me’s  car. In fact, while looking at my first car, I found 2001 Trans Am with 180k miles. My dad said I would kill myself in it. He was probably right. 

fintail > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 21:29

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For the modern car, h igh school age me would think I had became an old man, but at the same time would be thrilled that I would be driving such a car. High school age me would also be amazed a non-tuned MB wagon is virtually as fast as early-mid 90s supercars, or that a 3 liter V6 puts out 362hp and doesn’t work hard to do it.

For the fint ail - I bought it when I was 18, high school age me might be shocked I still have it, then again maybe not, as I hold on to some things:

PowderHound > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 21:33

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Well if high school me had my wrx I would probably be dead

TrickJos > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 21:47

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High school me would lo ve that I bought fast cars. Maybe a bit confused about the VW, but still, fast cars! One has a V8, the other has a turbocharger, and both have a manual transmission.

Oh geez. Am I still high school me? Or was Hi gh school me actually 31 year old me??

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 21:49

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That honestly seems a little high, I guess it depends on year. I test drove an ‘ 08 250 RWD auto with 107k, dealership was asking $8500. Clean history, I would’ve bought it but it was out of my budget.

fhrblig > Captain of the Enterprise 07/06/2019 at 22:48

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In Michigan? Make sure you wash it or it’ll end up like my uncle’s Toyota Pickup that basically lost its entire bed to rust.

fhrblig > CompactLuxuryFan 07/06/2019 at 22:49

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The SUV bug seems to get everyone eventually.

fhrblig > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 07/06/2019 at 22:50

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High School me would be really weirded out that I bought a minivan once.  I was single at the time.

fhrblig > Land_Yacht_225 07/06/2019 at 22:51

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Wow, you sound like my cousin.  He’s the same age as me and had a thing for big luxury cars when he was in high school.

fhrblig > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 07/06/2019 at 22:52

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She went to college in Boulder and while she lived in the dorms, she was close enough to everything that she didn’t need a car.  Then she moved off-campus and had to get it.

fhrblig > fintail 07/06/2019 at 22:53

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That fintail is so frigging cool.

ST80MND > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 22:54

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High school me would be proud. Proud that I even had a car....

fhrblig > PowderHound 07/06/2019 at 22:54

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Yeah.  112 HP is probably the max I could handle back then.  I did crash into a lot of things back then.

superdave847 > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 23:04

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My high school vehicle was an AMC Grand Wagone er, but I wanted a Triumph motorcycle and a E39 M5.

I had a Triumph motorcycle in my twenties until I hit a deer on it. Since then I’ve had a bunch of BMW 3 Series cars, but no M cars.

So, I’m giving myself a C+ on this one.

superdave847 > fintail 07/06/2019 at 23:05

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Beautiful fleet.

Captain of the Enterprise > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 23:08

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Yeah I keep it pretty clean

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 23:18

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I liked them back in the ‘70s when I was a pre-teen, and bought my first in college. Not the ‘70s shaggin’ wagon type vans , but practical big station wagon type vans.

I haven't always been so practical, having driven all sorts of fancy German machinery from BMWs to Mercedes to Porsche, but for some reason I felt like an imposter in those vehicles even though I had the 6-figure income to justify such purchases. Minivans just feel honest and humble to me, and that's how I live my life these days.

Matt Nichelson > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 23:32

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If I could have shown high school me my car:

Freshman me would’ve wondered why it doesn’t have a trunk full of subs

Sophomore me would’ve wondered why it wasn’t either a lifted full size truck or a bagged and dropped mini truck

Junior me would’ve wondered why it wasn’t something that looked like it would have belonged in The Fast and the Furious

Senior me would’ve wondered how I could afford such a ‘fancy luxury brand’

I would have told them all how much of an idiot I am and to never buy a fucking piece of shit bmw .

fhrblig > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 07/06/2019 at 23:38

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I had a 2005 SWB Caravan with a 4-cylinder.  I bought it with only 49k on the clock. I had a Buick LeSabre that was bleeding me dry.  I needed something reliable and for a time it was. I later found out that the previous owner never changed the trans fluid at 30 k like you have to and the transmission ate itself. But other than that and the fact that it was pretty slow it was an ok vehicle.  

fhrblig > Matt Nichelson 07/06/2019 at 23:41

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If I could have warned HS me about anything from my imminent automotive future, it would have been to hang on to the CRX I was about to buy after graduating and not trade it for the Sable a couple years later. That started me down a path of very bad financial judgment that it took me years to recover from.

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > PowderHound 07/06/2019 at 23:43

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Oh snap Son!  You hit the nail on the head.  If my high school self had my S8, I’d either be dead or without a license.  I got in enough trouble with my van back in the day.  One thing I do wish I could do is tell my high school self to hang onto my first van.  I’d live to have that nowadays.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > fhrblig 07/06/2019 at 23:49

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I’m still single, and to the best of my knowledge don’t have any kids. There’s something about the spa ce efficiency of most minivans that appeals to the enginerd in me.

Future Heap Owner > fhrblig 07/07/2019 at 00:11

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Fairly disappointed that I own a car at all, astonished that I have a truck, and outraged that I enjoy spending time in them.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > fhrblig 07/07/2019 at 00:11

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I like this game.

I think high school me, who was driving a 1984 Saab 900 Turbo, would look at my 2013 Volvo C30 and think "obscure Swedish manual and turbo... What a rutt you're in.  Wait.... What are all those other cars? Is that the Saab?! Why do you still have the Saab?!"

fintail > superdave847 07/07/2019 at 00:33

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h ey thanks

Sovande > fhrblig 07/07/2019 at 06:17

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In high school I drove a Volvo wagon. I currently drive a Volvo wagon. High school me would be okay with it. High school me would probably like to have a word with me about the El Camino. 

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > fhrblig 07/07/2019 at 06:42

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Similar to me - the university gave us a year-long bus pass as part of tui tion, which is what I mostly used. But I had to get a car for one of my teaching practicums as it was across the city (I went to Mount Saint Vincent University in H alifax) and even if I caught the earliest buses, I wouldn’t have made it to the school on time.

Nauraushaun > fhrblig 07/07/2019 at 08:48

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Teenage me would love the MR2 and Spotify via Bluetooth would seem like black magic

fhrblig > Sovande 07/07/2019 at 12:10

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As long as you don’t have a mullet, the El Camino is fine.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > fhrblig 07/08/2019 at 07:40

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I think High School me was very much like current me, only less “grown up” with less money.

I’d probably be flipping over my Rally van, be intrigued by the Car, and indifferent towards the new van.

I would probably wonder why I don’t have something with 500+ hp though, even in HS a couple of the vehicles I drove regularly had over 500 whp.

CB > fhrblig 07/14/2019 at 00:21

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I didn’t have a car. So high school me would probably not want to drive a bright green car, but also think it’s rad as fuck.