Your Motoring Journey

[GreySquirrel]

Just wondering what cars people have owned in the past, from their very first, up to the most recent, and which you have enjoyed the most. I'll get started:

1983 Ford Fiesta 950 Popular
1981 Mini Clubman 1100
1989 Ford Escort 1.4 GL
1989 Skoda Estelle 130GL
1989 Vauxhall Cavalier 1600L
1981 Ford Fiesta 1100L
1995 Rover 214SLi
1994 Renault Laguna 1.8RT
1993 Ford Probe 16v
1992 Nissan 100NX
2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.7DTi Envoy
2005 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0DTi 150 SXi
2003 Toyota Avensis 1.8
2008 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec
2010 Audi A3 2.0 Tdi S-line Convertible
2004 BMW Z4 2.2i SE Roadster

The Ford Probe was previously my favourite, different and could turn heads. I am a big fan of the Audi A3 convertible which I still have. Still getting used to the spartan nature of the Z4, but love its looks, still a bit torn between the A3 and the BMW, and only one can stay. So 43mpg and bags of torque, or 25mpg and a great sounding straight 6. Erm, I think I've made my mind up! Over to you...

[enuff_zed]

The Ford Probe was previously my favourite,

From now onwards I am going to be convinced you look like Alan Partridge!
Apparently single-handedly killed off the Probe with his enthusiastic support of it.

As the vast majority of my list would be something between 30 and 40 Capris (yes really) then I'm afraid the Probe is something of an anathema to me, sorry.

[coldel]

I dont have the dates but can roughly remember most of them in order:

Starting in 1993

VW Polo, x3 Ford Fiestas including a rare 1.4s, Ford Orion 1.6i, Rover 216gti, Ford Escort 1.6, Vauxhall Corsa 1.4TD, Vauxhall Astra 1.8SR

Then about 13 years ago I got a job with a company car and went for the all new VW Scirocco 1.4TSi. I really liked driving it so when I left the job I thought it was time I went a bit more sporty with my car choices. I bought a Nissan 350z GT, then moved on to a VX220 NA, then onto a Nissan R33 Skyline, then into a Celica ST205 GT4, then back into a VX220 this time a stage 1 turbo version, then getting myself an E86 Z4 3.0si. I sold that this year and got myself an E85 3.0si which I still have.

As a car that just made me look and think wow and the rarity factor the winner is definitely the Celica
A car which literally made all the others feel like I was driving a transit the winner is the VX220 Turbo which is utterly bonkers
For stupid fun and hilariously bad handling the Rover bagged it

The Z4 isnt as quick or as good at handling as previous cars but its probably the most complete without being too compromised. Roof off, decent performance, decent handling, it doesnt win any category but it is a car that for the money ticks a lot of boxes.

[tonyz4c]

BMW E30 325I
BMW Z3 COUPE 3.0
PEUGEOT 205 1.1
BMW Z4 COUPE M

[inkey$]

Just hit my 21st four wheeled motor in 25 years of driving....

1. Fiat Uno 1.0 - Black (1985)
2. Volvo 360 GLT - Silver Grey Metallic (1985)
3. Renault Clio RT 1.4 - Dark Green (1995)
4. Nissan 100NX 1.6 Pacific - Black Obsidian (1995)
5. BMW E86 Z3 2.8i LCI - Steel Grey (2000)
6. BMW E46 330i Saloon - Titanium Silver (2000)
7. BMW E85 Z4 3.0i SE Roadster - Sterling Grey (2005)
8. BMW E86 Z4M Coupe 3.2 - Interlagos Blue (2006)
9. VW Golf Mk4 1.6 auto - Reflex Silver (2000) - 1st Family Car
10. BMW E90 335i Saloon - Sapphire Black Metallic (2007) - lasted a month
11. BMW E85 Z4M 3.2 Roadster - Sepang Bronze (2006)
12. BMW E36/8 Z3M Coupe 3.2 Breadvan - Imola Red (1998)
13. Skoda Yeti 1.2 White (2009) - 2nd Family Car
14. BMW E30 325i Convertible - Zinnober Red (1987)
15. BMW E36 Z3 2.8i Roadster - Steel Grey (1998)
16. Mini Clubman 1.6 Cooper - Lapis Luxury Blue (2016) - Current Family Car
17. VW Scirocco 2.0i - Shadow Blue (2008) - lasted three weeks
18. BMW E86 Z4 3.0 si Coupe - Monaco Blue (2007)
19. Mazda MX5 NC 2.0 PRHT Roadster - Stormy Blue Mica (2007)
20. BMW E85 Z4 3.0i SE Roadster - Sapphire Black Metallic (2004)
21. Audi A2 1.4 - Dolphin Grey (2004)

[enuff_zed]

Just hit my 21st four wheeled motor in 25 years of driving....

1. Fiat Uno 1.0 - Black (1985)
2. Volvo 360 GLT - Silver Grey Metallic (1985)
3. Renault Clio RT 1.4 - Dark Green (1995)
4. Nissan 100NX 1.6 Pacific - Black Obsidian (1995)
5. BMW E86 Z3 2.8i LCI - Steel Grey (2000)
6. BMW E46 330i Saloon - Titanium Silver (2000)
7. BMW E85 Z4 3.0i SE Roadster - Sterling Grey (2005)
8. BMW E86 Z4M Coupe 3.2 - Interlagos Blue (2006)
9. VW Golf Mk4 1.6 auto - Reflex Silver (2000) - 1st Family Car
10. BMW E90 335i Saloon - Sapphire Black Metallic (2007) - lasted a month
11. BMW E85 Z4M 3.2 Roadster - Sepang Bronze (2006)
12. BMW E36/8 Z3M Coupe 3.2 Breadvan - Imola Red (1998)
13. Skoda Yeti 1.2 White (2009) - 2nd Family Car
14. BMW E30 325i Convertible - Zinnober Red (1987)
15. BMW E36 Z3 2.8i Roadster - Steel Grey (1998)
16. Mini Clubman 1.6 Cooper - Lapis Luxury Blue (2016) - Current Family Car
17. VW Scirocco 2.0i - Shadow Blue (2008) - lasted three weeks
18. BMW E86 Z4 3.0 si Coupe - Monaco Blue (2007)
19. Mazda MX5 NC 2.0 PRHT Roadster - Stormy Blue Mica (2007)
20. BMW E85 Z4 3.0i SE Roadster - Sapphire Black Metallic (2004)
21. Audi A2 1.4 - Dolphin Grey (2004)

Mostly RWD, so you're ok.

[inkey$]

1992 Nissan 100NX

You and me both, GreySquirrel! One of the most asked about cars I've owned when filling up at a petrol station. Mine was 1994, black and got through three alternators

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[inkey$]

Moastly RWD, so you're ok.

Phew!

[enuff_zed]

Moastly RWD, so you're ok.

Phew!

Yeah, even if my spelling was crap!

[Pondrew]

Sorry can't play this game. The server doesn't have enough storage space!

Just hit my 21st four wheeled motor in 25 years of driving....

I've had more this year!

[inkey$]

Sorry can't play this game. The server doesn't have enough storage space!

Just hit my 21st four wheeled motor in 25 years of driving....

I've had more this year!

That was never in doubt

[enuff_zed]

Sorry can't play this game. The server doesn't have enough storage space!

Just hit my 21st four wheeled motor in 25 years of driving....

I've had more this year!

And still asking where to stash all your money.

[mmm-five]

I don’t change my cars very often, so don’t have loads to share…only these since 1990:

• Austin Metro 1.0L
• VW Polo 1.3 coupe
• BMW E34 520i
• VW Polo G40
• VW Corrado VR6

  

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• BMW E34 M5 3.8

  

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• Jaguar XJ40 3.2

  

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• BMW E34 M5 3.6

  

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• BMW Z4MC

  

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• Alfa 147 JTD 8v 105bhp

  

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• Alfa 147 JTDm 16v 115bhp
• BMW E46 330D Touring

  

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• BMW F31 320d Touring

  

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[Mr Tidy]

My list starts in 1976, so I may have forgotten one or two.

1967 MK2 Cortina 1500
1970 Fiat 125
1973 Rover 3500S
1978 Granada 2.8 Ghia (Auto)
1978 Mk2 Escort RS2000
1982 Capri 2.8 Injection
1979 Cavalier 2000GLS Sportshatch
1980 Golf 1.3 GLS
1981 Capri 2.8 Injection
1985 Scorpio 2.8i (Auto)
1980 Mercedes 280E (Auto)
1990 Cavalier 1.8L Saloon
1991 Rover 214SLi (Company Car)
1991 Sierra Sapphire 2.0GLSi
1992 Cavalier SRi Hatch
1983 MG Maestro (Stripped & Caged Track Car)
1980 Golf GTi
1985 Golf GTi 16V
1989 Mercedes 190e
1994 Mercedes C280 Sport (Auto)
2000 Seat Leon Cupra
2004 BMW 320td
2007 BMW 123d
1996 Mazda 323f 1.5i
2006 Z4 3.0Si Sport Coupe
2002 BMW 325ti Sport
2006 Z4 3.0Si Sport Coupe
2006 BMW 325i SE Touring
2005 BMW 330i SE Saloon
2006 BMW Z4MC

That's it for now!

[Pondrew]

I have spent the last few hours making a list..............but I have run out of pens...and paper...and interest!

First was a 1980 Ford Capri 1.6L in stunning beige.
Current is a 3.0 Z3 in water-logged blue!

At least 70 in between and 21 motorbikes. No, sorry 22 bikes as had one this year for 2 months that I forgot!