whats your first car
November-18th-2003, 01:40 PM
#16
Demands Perfection
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 344
My First Car
My first car was a new 1991 Nissan Sentra XE coupe-- 1.6 liter engine; 5-speed manual. This was a modest stock vehicle, and I drove it for 10 years suffering no catastrophic failures. Other problems I had, though:
Odometer/speedometer cable broke, requiring replacement.
Clutch pedal action squeeked and never was fixed by the incompetent dealership in town. Even after 4 tries. I finally gave up and just lived with it. For 4 years.
Alternator failed around 80K miles and needed replacement.
CV boots needed replacement at 98K miles.
GA16DE engine developed minor oil leak around the same time (98k miles). Originated from the crank case seal, which is apparently a common failing of that engine.
Needed struts replaced at 90K miles.
The normal wear and tear of brake replacement, battery, muffler, cooling system flush, etc. also needed attention at the usual times.
This car is still on the road with a friend of the family, going strong with its original clutch after 12 years of service. Overall, problems with the car were very limited, and I've continued to appreciate Nissans of that era as excellent, excellent vehicles. 40+ MPG on the highway, trustworthy reliability, reasonably zippy performance from a modest 1.6 liter engine. In fact, overall I was happier with that car than my '01 Protege ES.
My next car? Although I have to say I think the exterior is ugly, other than that I believe the new Honda Accord is a fine vehicle, and I hope to find a way to afford one, asap....
Odometer/speedometer cable broke, requiring replacement.
Clutch pedal action squeeked and never was fixed by the incompetent dealership in town. Even after 4 tries. I finally gave up and just lived with it. For 4 years.
Alternator failed around 80K miles and needed replacement.
CV boots needed replacement at 98K miles.
GA16DE engine developed minor oil leak around the same time (98k miles). Originated from the crank case seal, which is apparently a common failing of that engine.
Needed struts replaced at 90K miles.
The normal wear and tear of brake replacement, battery, muffler, cooling system flush, etc. also needed attention at the usual times.
This car is still on the road with a friend of the family, going strong with its original clutch after 12 years of service. Overall, problems with the car were very limited, and I've continued to appreciate Nissans of that era as excellent, excellent vehicles. 40+ MPG on the highway, trustworthy reliability, reasonably zippy performance from a modest 1.6 liter engine. In fact, overall I was happier with that car than my '01 Protege ES.
My next car? Although I have to say I think the exterior is ugly, other than that I believe the new Honda Accord is a fine vehicle, and I hope to find a way to afford one, asap....
November-21st-2003, 06:01 PM
#17
Protege Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 21
88'Camry V6
91'Aerostar V6
95'Cirrus V6
92'Legend V6
86'Celica GT I4
93'Aerostar V6
93'MX6 V6 (N2O) Current
93' 323 I4 (317klicks beater) Current
92'Aerostar V6 Current
93'Aerostar V6 (blew the engine by beating a 626 4/4) Still have it
The magic # is 93' V6. LOL
91'Aerostar V6
95'Cirrus V6
92'Legend V6
86'Celica GT I4
93'Aerostar V6
93'MX6 V6 (N2O) Current
93' 323 I4 (317klicks beater) Current
92'Aerostar V6 Current
93'Aerostar V6 (blew the engine by beating a 626 4/4) Still have it
The magic # is 93' V6. LOL
November-22nd-2003, 07:12 PM
#18
Protege Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: PIttsfield, ME
Posts: 20
in this order:
1) 1978 olds cutlass supreme - never registered due to frame rot
2) 1989 plymouth reliant - dont know how i didnt kill that car. i put it in reverse at about 60 and it started right back up.... that damn thing was damn near indestructible... neutral drops, e-brake slides in the driving snow into snow banks, all that fun stuff. eventually i fell asleep at the wheel and took a big bite out of a telephone pole. ouch. that'll kill damn near anything.....
3) 1987 Dodge Caravan w/turbo... heh, talk about a stupid sleeper, but hey, i had some extra money and got a used turbo for cheap....
4) 1989 Ford Taurus - this i got with about 158000 miles on it and got rid of it about 500 miles later. that thing blew chunks.
5) 2002 MP5 - love it, love it, love it. almost as much fun to drive as my fathers 1960 MGA..... almost.....
1) 1978 olds cutlass supreme - never registered due to frame rot
2) 1989 plymouth reliant - dont know how i didnt kill that car. i put it in reverse at about 60 and it started right back up.... that damn thing was damn near indestructible... neutral drops, e-brake slides in the driving snow into snow banks, all that fun stuff. eventually i fell asleep at the wheel and took a big bite out of a telephone pole. ouch. that'll kill damn near anything.....
3) 1987 Dodge Caravan w/turbo... heh, talk about a stupid sleeper, but hey, i had some extra money and got a used turbo for cheap....
4) 1989 Ford Taurus - this i got with about 158000 miles on it and got rid of it about 500 miles later. that thing blew chunks.
5) 2002 MP5 - love it, love it, love it. almost as much fun to drive as my fathers 1960 MGA..... almost.....
November-28th-2003, 03:46 AM
#24
Protege Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Spain
Posts: 9
My first car is my mazda protege5 (still known as 323f here) with a diesel engine. I really love it. (like we all do in this forum 
)
It's fast, it's big enough to carry my things, I got a great last-minute-of-the-year deal for it, it blows away VW Golf TDI (ok, not the 150hp model), and filling the tank is very cheap also ( 850 km with one tank - 55 litres- for just 30 euros).
Now I'm plannig to install a powerbox to it in order to achieve 130 hp (from 100 hp stock) and decrease fuel consumption at the same time.
I bought it one year ago, 20000 km and no problems. Next year I have to decide if I keep it or I exchange it for another Mazda... I wish I could afford an RX-8.
) It's fast, it's big enough to carry my things, I got a great last-minute-of-the-year deal for it, it blows away VW Golf TDI (ok, not the 150hp model), and filling the tank is very cheap also ( 850 km with one tank - 55 litres- for just 30 euros).
Now I'm plannig to install a powerbox to it in order to achieve 130 hp (from 100 hp stock) and decrease fuel consumption at the same time.
I bought it one year ago, 20000 km and no problems. Next year I have to decide if I keep it or I exchange it for another Mazda... I wish I could afford an RX-8.
November-29th-2003, 09:08 AM
#26
Protege Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 22
My first car was an 82 GLC (FWD) with a J-spec E5 Turbo, lost in a wreck. Next was a 1984 RX7 GSL-SE, R.I.P. My favorite tho was the 86 Corolla GTS,damn I miss that car. And finally my 93 Pro, purchased new with about 22 "test drive miles" and still runnin' strong ready to hit 200,000 miles.
December-2nd-2003, 07:15 PM
#28
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Erie, PA
Posts: 16
My first car: A 1974 Pontiac Ventura. Decked out in 70's olive green paint with the stylish plaid upholstory. That's right, plaid! And I had to share it with my sister. Oh yeah! It was a chick magnet!
