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over a year ago
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I have had far too many cars in my life, petrol head mmmm no but nuts over cars
Had sports cars
4x4’s
Big estates
Currently have a Mini Countryman Cooper s
But my favourite car was my Alfa tv 3.0 v6
What was your favourite car you owned? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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In terms of fun to drive, definitely the type R.
In terms of being able to turn heads and draw attention at shows...my old audio car, I really miss that car sometimes  |
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Favourite car I've owned had to be my first car which was a Mini GT. It was old and things regularly fell off it but I loved it.
Pretty much driven unexciting things since then but tomorrow I'm picking up my new car a Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 business edition  |
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over a year ago
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"Favourite car I've owned had to be my first car which was a Mini GT. It was old and things regularly fell off it but I loved it.
Pretty much driven unexciting things since then but tomorrow I'm picking up my new car a Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 business edition "
Snap 2.0 d
Cooper s all4
White and black
But be prepared very hard ride |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Home converted Transit campervan was a memory maker (no, not Fab related!), but as a car my fave was a Rover 800 Vitesse Sport. It was fucking massive, nicknamed the Starship Enterprise (it was white) it was a 3 door, turbo charged flying machine. Just a shame I killed it (blew head gasket) in less than six months and had to get rid  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had a triumph stag in white with red leather interior
The I had a 3 litre jps capri.
I drive for seasons cars Mayfair so have driven bentley porches Lamborghini ferrari etc ...
Lamborghini Hurracan In lime green attracts a lot of attention in London . |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I had a triumph stag in white with red leather interior
The I had a 3 litre jps capri.
I drive for seasons cars Mayfair so have driven bentley porches Lamborghini ferrari etc ...
Lamborghini Hurracan In lime green attracts a lot of attention in London ."
Nice very nice
Never had money to drive these type of cars
Very lucky |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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First car was a gold Rover Metro Vanden Plas with brown interior and a huge exhaust, it cost me £150.
Most of my cars after were equally appalling, Ford Granada, rover 25, Renault clio, fiat punto plus a few others.
Now have a Renault Megane RS Renaultsport, had some work done and now puts out 340hp. Makes me smile when I drive it. |
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"I had a triumph stag in white with red leather interior
The I had a 3 litre jps capri.
I drive for seasons cars Mayfair so have driven bentley porches Lamborghini ferrari etc ...
Lamborghini Hurracan In lime green attracts a lot of attention in London ."
Nice  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Mine has to be the only one I’ve ever regretted selling which was my old 1965 VW split screen camper, so many fun times and was my daily driver for years. Only sold it when I went to university and needed cash |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Of the many I've owned the one that I wish I hadn't sold was my 1961 Series 2a Land Rover.
I took her to Denmark with me when I worked on a farm out there in the mid eighties, then brought her back and did my courting in her, it was then I found out that the roof leaked that side , obviously didn't put my then girlfriend off as we later married, and still are.
I part exchanged the Land Rover for a mint condition 1977 two door Range Rover which a tree fell on a week later in the October 1987 storms.
Bah!.
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By *uzie69xTV/TS
over a year ago
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"I’ve only owned one car, my cute little Mazda mx5 "
Haha I think we've had similar posts before... I am an MX5 girl too with personal plate MX5? SUZ.
I recently sold my Mk2 as it was coming up to 99,300 miles. So bought a Mk3 with only 39,000 on the clock. Moved the personal number over of course ... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My first car, a big blue Hillman Hunter. My friends called it the Springsteen Machine. It had "Springsteen" on a sunstrip across the back window and "Born to Run" on the driver's door.
It also led to the best advice my dad ever gave me: "You have a car, or you have money." He was right, because I stopped commuting and got rid of a car, took a job for half what I was making before and saved more money. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had gtv 3.0 also, 2 porsche, many BMW and Mercedes, currently a mini jcw, but favourite was lotus elise 111s as no one over 5ft 6 could get in it so I didn't have to do the taxi thing  |
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"I’ve only owned one car, my cute little Mazda mx5
Haha I think we've had similar posts before... I am an MX5 girl too with personal plate MX5? SUZ.
I recently sold my Mk2 as it was coming up to 99,300 miles. So bought a Mk3 with only 39,000 on the clock. Moved the personal number over of course ..."
Saw a gorgeous powder blue 02 plate mk2.5 for sale the other week. It had one owner from new and only had 19000 on the clock. It was snapped up in a flash. I would have traded my phoebe in for her if I’d seen her quick enough |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My current car is my favourite
My 2017 bmw m3.
I loved my previous Mercedes amg clk but after i had problems with it every month the love wore off.
Oh and when you look back on your dashcam history and find that the Mercedes service technician has been thrashing it down country lanes. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have had far too many cars in my life, petrol head mmmm no but nuts over cars
Had sports cars
4x4’s
Big estates
Currently have a Mini Countryman Cooper s
But my favourite car was my Alfa tv 3.0 v6
What was your favourite car you owned?"
Dodge Ram truck...I loved his car OP and I miss her! Sold as not being used due to the current company car.
MrsK |
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Had a mark 1 Skoda Fabia VRS. Loved it. Took it on track days around Silverstone and Croft. Miss it. Such an underrated motor. Used to get questioned about it by blokes in forecourts. Now have a Smart ForTwo. Actually more fun to drive. Like a Go-Kart on the roads! Always challenge a larger motor at the lights. Get some thumbs up for it as well.
Got a race-license. Nice to see a car thread here. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My 83' Toyota crown. Proppa car.
Pre facelift MK2 Granada
Classic mini van
Current favourites are a gen 2 Chevy Camaro which im smashing up on Sunday at a big banger meet and my 55' Volvo pv444 which is a resto mod for the road. |
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By *uzie69xTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Saw a gorgeous powder blue 02 plate mk2.5 for sale the other week. It had one owner from new and only had 19000 on the clock. It was snapped up in a flash. I would have traded my phoebe in for her if I’d seen her quick enough "
Yeah, you need to be quick off the marque with low mileage MX5's. They tend to be second cars and owners are generally not too fussed, especially if the MOT and/or the tax is due. For a Mark 2, the CO2 emission is higher so the tax is more expensive than for the Mark 3.
I sold my 99,300 miles Mark 2.5 to a small dealer that specialised in semi-collectable and classic cars for £1k. Not bad for 53 plate. It was Sunlight Silver and I still think it looks better than the Mark 3. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I drive dream cars for work but when it comes to ownership, nothing special.
My last 6 cars have all been Smart ForTwos and am currently driving a cdi which is decent on fuel.
Currently saving up to treat myself to a Merc CLK320cdi AMG. Fingers crossed |
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"Favourite car I've owned had to be my first car which was a Mini GT. It was old and things regularly fell off it but I loved it.
Pretty much driven unexciting things since then but tomorrow I'm picking up my new car a Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 business edition
Snap 2.0 d
Cooper s all4
White and black
But be prepared very hard ride"
Mines only the 1.6 diesel which feels a bit chuggy compared to my last diesel but I love it still.
You’re bloody right about the hard ride though |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I miss my old Fabia Vrs. It was a brilliant and fun car! Better fun than the TT Quattro after it. My current mini Cooper is also fun to drive, but there's something not as engaging.
Wow!... When I was at school, I'd never have thought tgat when I was older, I'd say that a skoda was my best loved car!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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An old 1978 (I think) lada it was yellow box on wheels which someone had hand painted lime green you could see the brush strokes. Brought for £50 in 1986 drove it two weeks.replaced every fuse and sold it for£60  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Current car Clio 197, its a love/hate relationship she's a fuel hungry hoe and does a mere 24mpg, but she handles perfectly. She ain't much of a looker, but she's lots of fun. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Favourite car I ever owned was my Sapphire Cosworth,was running at 550bhp when I'd finished with it,destroyed anything that tried to take it on.Very close second is the Defender I've just put a Cummins engine in,proper wolf in sheep's clothing on tarmac and extremely capable off-road |
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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago
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Currently I have a little 1ltr Vauxhall Corsa turbo.... really enjoy it, and Cheffy has a Vauxhall Insignia.
My favourite car was my Renault Clio (2002). It was so quirky, the electrics finally died but for months it was a lottery what you would get if you switched on the heater for example... the radio would come on. Switch the radio on and the wipers would swish across the screen... it was awesome fun to drive  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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For ages and ages i had all sorts of BMW M3535i's. Then in the late 90's I bought a McClaren F1. Yes it was second hand, but fuck...................it was the best car i have ever owned by miles and miles. The only thing that comes anywhere near to it now is my current Ducati motorbike..............and the top end on that is slower. Things change over time though and i was forced to sell the F1 in 2000...............had to be done, but i really really wished i still had it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So far it has been my current car. Skoda Fabia 1.9.
Love it. 56 mpg, fast enough and just holds the roads like shit on a blanket.
Seriously good heaters too. Warms up in minutes.
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By *MaleMan
over a year ago
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BMW 3.2 CSL was a blast but too valuable to use outside of fine summer days. Left it to appreciate for a few years then passed it on.
Delta Integrale HF-Evo1. Brilliant driving experience but needed regular attention especially if a daily driver. Expensive if you not a garage monkey and dont nip problems in the bud.
BMW 3 Series D3 Alpina. Great reliability, economy plus all the performance you need. Better all round car than the previous two just not as desirable in sporting motor circles.
Best fun, drive and running of all would be a Mazda Mx5 mk1 1600. Dont really need to slow for bends beyond off throttle and happy to be revved like a demon. They're good until you go on a demon shopping trip.
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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago
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Mercedes cl600 ,,, debaged , Very very very unassuming car , but performance of a rocket ,, with luxury ,,, comfort and style imo  |
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"I have had far too many cars in my life, petrol head mmmm no but nuts over cars
Had sports cars
4x4’s
Big estates
Currently have a Mini Countryman Cooper s
But my favourite car was my Alfa tv 3.0 v6
What was your favourite car you owned?"
Opel Manta 400 |
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"I have had far too many cars in my life, petrol head mmmm no but nuts over cars
Had sports cars
4x4’s
Big estates
Currently have a Mini Countryman Cooper s
But my favourite car was my Alfa tv 3.0 v6
What was your favourite car you owned?"
My favourite would have to be the Short Wheel Based MkII Transit, 1.6 petrol, 4 speed and hand painted in blue Hammerite.
The reason I have such fond memories for this vehicle is because not only was it my band waggon and impromptu campervan but it's also where I first had sex with Nita |
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Just changed to a Jaguar XE. Apart from the fact it is a stunning car and a joy to drive, I have an App which shows me the location of me and the car, if it’s locked and alarmed, the weather where it is, the trips I have done and many more things, but the best thing is the ability to start it remotely. Never having to get into a cold and iced up car is divine |
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Currently running a Range Rover, black and ivory, she’s gorgeous... before that was.... four other Range rovers, l322’s, p38’s, and a classic.
We also have an XJR undergoing surgery, and a series 2a Landy in 35 boxes! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've just had to change mine. Got a new job so I now have to commute 50 miles a day starting in a few weeks.
Renault Megane RS250 was what I had but it's not at economical, struggle to get 20mpg.
Picking up BMW 330D at the weekend, lovely car but not as fun to drive.
Just can't justify spending that much on fuel.
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"I've just had to change mine. Got a new job so I now have to commute 50 miles a day starting in a few weeks.
Renault Megane RS250 was what I had but it's not at economical, struggle to get 20mpg.
Picking up BMW 330D at the weekend, lovely car but not as fun to drive.
Just can't justify spending that much on fuel.
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This is exactly why i have a type R
On the motorway it can be reasonable at around 30mpg. But still ridiculously fun when taking it through the Rev range.
A focus ST or similar would of put me in the same boat with fuel costs |
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over a year ago
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"The scooby didn't last long... selling already!
Petrol power just isn't like it used to be  "
It’s a Subaru! What did you expect.
You need to carry a spare everything in the boot to own one
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"I've just had to change mine. Got a new job so I now have to commute 50 miles a day starting in a few weeks.
Renault Megane RS250 was what I had but it's not at economical, struggle to get 20mpg.
Picking up BMW 330D at the weekend, lovely car but not as fun to drive.
Just can't justify spending that much on fuel.
This is exactly why i have a type R
On the motorway it can be reasonable at around 30mpg. But still ridiculously fun when taking it through the Rev range.
A focus ST or similar would of put me in the same boat with fuel costs "
Mine isn't 250 though it's 342hp. It's all a and b roads on the commute so I'll just end up spanking it every day. Even on the motorway I struggle to get 30mpg.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My Mini Cooper. It was like a go kart. "
Mind you, I just got my new VW Scirocco GT Black on Wednesday which I absolutely love so far but I had to drop it back off at the showroom this morning for a few issues with it. |
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I’ve had a few cars myself, currently on a Range Rover which is probably my second favourite that I’ve opened, it’s fantastic for comfort and general driving.
bthe car I miss most is my BMW 330D that car was just fantastic, comfortable, easy to use entertainment system, good mpg and it could move when you put the foot down!
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"I've just had to change mine. Got a new job so I now have to commute 50 miles a day starting in a few weeks.
Renault Megane RS250 was what I had but it's not at economical, struggle to get 20mpg.
Picking up BMW 330D at the weekend, lovely car but not as fun to drive.
Just can't justify spending that much on fuel.
This is exactly why i have a type R
On the motorway it can be reasonable at around 30mpg. But still ridiculously fun when taking it through the Rev range.
A focus ST or similar would of put me in the same boat with fuel costs
Mine isn't 250 though it's 342hp. It's all a and b roads on the commute so I'll just end up spanking it every day. Even on the motorway I struggle to get 30mpg.
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I’m already spending at least £12 per day to go to work in my civic, pretty much every other hot hatch would be even more and be totally unviable.
I’m eying up the new type R this summer I think, again it’s got reasonable mileage which is a big factor for me....I just refuse to get a diesel |
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"I've just had to change mine. Got a new job so I now have to commute 50 miles a day starting in a few weeks.
Renault Megane RS250 was what I had but it's not at economical, struggle to get 20mpg.
Picking up BMW 330D at the weekend, lovely car but not as fun to drive.
Just can't justify spending that much on fuel.
This is exactly why i have a type R
On the motorway it can be reasonable at around 30mpg. But still ridiculously fun when taking it through the Rev range.
A focus ST or similar would of put me in the same boat with fuel costs
Mine isn't 250 though it's 342hp. It's all a and b roads on the commute so I'll just end up spanking it every day. Even on the motorway I struggle to get 30mpg.
I’m already spending at least £12 per day to go to work in my civic, pretty much every other hot hatch would be even more and be totally unviable.
I’m eying up the new type R this summer I think, again it’s got reasonable mileage which is a big factor for me....I just refuse to get a diesel "
I just can't justify spending over £3k a year in fuel when I can do it for less than half that.
My commute to work now is only 2 miles. |
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"The scooby didn't last long... selling already!
Petrol power just isn't like it used to be
It’s a Subaru! What did you expect.
You need to carry a spare everything in the boot to own one
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It's fun to drive... but not as much fun watching the fuel gauge dropping faster than the temperature gauge rise! Haha |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Had all kinds but my favourite was my svr. Got an overfinch on order for 2019, currently using my dads f type which I absolutely love and hate in equal measure |
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Ah i love this thread ive a big thing for cars coming from a family of all boys and me being de only girl my garage is full atm ive a Nissan Silvia s15 a Silvia s180 an jz90 and my favourite rx8 love that ratory !! |
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My all time favorite car that I owned was a 1974 Mustang. It was orange with alloy wheels, a big V8 and loads of power. I had to sell it when I went into the Navy, and I regret that to this day :/ |
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"Favoutite car is present one alfa 939spider.
Can you complete a journey in an Alpha without it breaking down? "
Ha ha..had for 5 years never broken down. Regular service alfa specialist. Had an alfa in the 80s. Cheered if completed a journey |
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I’ve wanted a Beetle since I was a kid. Now I have one. He’s a new one though... one day I’d love an old old one but until I win the lottery my beautiful bug will do. 
All of them very not stock haha