DrW Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 (edited) As we have currently several threads addressing the history of the message board members, I thought it would be interesting to see how their preference in cars would develop over time. To go first (the years given are when I bought the car, not the production year; all cars were bought used): (in Germany) 1980 Volkswagen Beetle - the 50HP version with a semi-automatic, a good beginner's car 1983 Opel Kadett station wagon (in US) 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser station wagon - probably the car I loved most; it took us from Rochester to far-away places like California, Florida, and Newfoundland 1996 Pontiac Safari station wagon 2003 Ford Windstar 1 - In a new place (TX), with two kids, a minivan seemed the smart choice 2008 Ford Windstar 2 2014 (and current) Honda Odyssey - the most reliable car I ever owned In addition, back in Germany I had a motorcycle 1981 Honda CM400T Edited May 14, 2023 by DrW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) 87 Monte Carlo 91 Pontiac Bonneville 92 Toyota Camry 96 Toyota Camry 99 Cadillac STS 03 VW Passat 03 Audi A6 08 Audi A6 13 Audi A6 19 Audi A6 21 Audi RS6 I like the A6 lol Edited May 14, 2023 by Not at the table Karlos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 1976 Cutlass Supreme 1984 Dodge Diplomat 1991 Plymouth Voyager 1994 Ford Ranger 1997 Plymouth Voyager 2001 Saturn SL2 2004 Saturn Vue 2009 Toyota Corolla 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0neguy Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 I owned a bunch of junk as a kid but my first car was a beat up 1966 Triumph TR4a. God I loved that car. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 1972 Buick Skylark I bought for $300 in 1984 the week before my first job after college. Just needed a muffler. Datsun 280Z Mazda MX-6 Ford Windstar minivan Dodge Grand Caravan minivan Chrysler Town & Country minivan 2015 Dodge Caravan minivan 2022 Dodge Durango Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 How do I know this isn’t a ploy to find out a common security question for passwords 😁 1 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 22 minutes ago, Another Fan said: How do I know this isn’t a ploy to find out a common security question for passwords 😁 That was my first thought also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 1973 Dodge Dart, Used, Powder Blue - awesome in it's non-awesomeness with a slant 6 that wouldn't die 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, New, Gun Metal Gray - loved it, but a poor choice once I started skiing 1994 Ford Explorer Sport, New, Cayman Green - two-door, manual tranny, my fave 2002 Ford Explorer, New, Mineral Gray -a concession to starting a family - my least fave 2013 Santa Fe Sport, New, same color as 2002 - very well appointed but a bit small and definitely under powered 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Used, Red/Burgundy - still happy 3 months in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) 1970 Ford Maverick 1973 Ford Mustang ... 302 hi performance engine, 3 speed standard, speedometer went to 120, buried the needle. 1978 Datsun 200SX 1976 Chevy Monte Carlo ... 350, nice car until it was viciously attacked by a tree 1986 Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird ... 4.6L V8, Nice car, great ride 2006 Ford Escape 2006 Mercury Milan 2018 Ford Escape ... I've had it for 3.5 years and have put nothing but gas, oil and brakes into it. Edited May 20, 2023 by frostbitmic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 1972 Dodge Tradesman... ...Down by the river! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 1976 Ford Chateau Conversion Van. Forest Green with green plaid interior (hand me down from parents) 1986 Mazda 626 (from parents) 1973 Pontiac GTO (sold to friend, wish I kept it) 1993 Mazda 626 (Totaled when rear ended) 2000 Honda Accord V6 coup (Almost made it to 300k miles before “totaled” in minor fender bender) 2007 Acura TL (trade-in) 2007 Toyota Tundra (still have…great truck) 2015 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid (gave to in-laws) 2022 BMW X5 45e (current) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 74 AMC Hornet 73 Monte Carlo 78 Toyota Corolla SR5 Renault Alliance 76 Cutlass 92 Dodge Dakota (first new car) 96 Caravan 98 CRV - the one with the small table in the back! Great for tailgating 2001 Caravan Honda Accord 2002 CRV Honda Civic Another CRV Ford Focus GMC Envoy Another CRV 2017 Honda HRV 2018 Silverado 2021 Silverado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 ‘71 mustang Mach 1👍 ’76 mercury cougar XR-7 ’78 mustang king cobra 👍 ‘74 Vega GT ’81 Ford Escort ‘85 Ford tempo 🤮 year unknown Chevy monza 🤮 year unknown Ford ranger 👍 ’88 Ford Taurus ‘91 Ford windstar 🤮 ’03 Jeep wrangler 👍 ’05 mustang gt 👍 ’16 Toyota Tacoma 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 37 minutes ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: ‘71 mustang Mach 1👍 ’76 mercury cougar XR-7 ’78 mustang king cobra 👍 ‘74 Vega GT ’81 Ford Escort ‘85 Ford tempo 🤮 year unknown Chevy monza 🤮 year unknown Ford ranger 👍 ’88 Ford Taurus ‘91 Ford windstar 🤮 ’03 Jeep wrangler 👍 ’05 mustang gt 👍 ’16 Toyota Tacoma 👍 No full sized Ford Bronco 1992-96?! 🤔🤨😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 9 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: No full sized Ford Bronco 1992-96?! 🤔🤨😁 I was sworn to never mention ownership of said bronco by legal representation 😂 22 hours ago, PastaJoe said: 1972 Buick Skylark I bought for $300 in 1984 the week before my first job after college. Just needed a muffler. Datsun 280Z Mazda MX-6 Ford Windstar minivan Dodge Grand Caravan minivan Chrysler Town & Country minivan 2015 Dodge Caravan minivan 2022 Dodge Durango Four minivans in a row? Handy, yes but my condolences anyway 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: I was sworn to never mention ownership of said bronco by legal representation 😂 Four minivans in a row? Handy, yes but my condolences anyway 😂 I've rented minivans a number of times and have nothing but good things to say about them, they are effin great. And yet I have no interest in owning one. Probably a stupid stigma of how I'd be perceived if that was my ride, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 (edited) 2019 Saturn Monte Carlo 1976 Toyota F350 1992 Kia Chevelle Edited May 15, 2023 by boyst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 1 hour ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: I was sworn to never mention ownership of said bronco by legal representation 😂 Four minivans in a row? Handy, yes but my condolences anyway 😂 They were handy for transporting my and my son’s hockey gear through the years, and our yearly trips to the Jersey shore. I liked being able to open the sliding door for easy access in the garage, especially in winter. The Ford was crap, but the Chrysler/Dodge vans with the stow and go seats were great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Gonna try to remember every car in order since age 16... Rambler Ambassador Toyota Corolla Station wagon Dodge Dart Chevy pickup VW Ghia wagon Ford station wagon Volvo station wagon Chevy pickup VW Diesel Rabbit Another VW Rabbit Chevy Astro Van Mercury Sable station wagon Sable sedan Dodge Caravan Ford Windstar VW GTI Nissan Altima Another Altima Hyundai Sonata. I'm sure in forgetting something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 2 hours ago, SinceThe70s said: I've rented minivans a number of times and have nothing but good things to say about them, they are effin great. And yet I have no interest in owning one. Probably a stupid stigma of how I'd be perceived if that was my ride, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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