Past
1992 lexus SC400
1993 infiniti g20 (my first "project")
1998 honda civic EX (beater)
1998 honda prelude SH (rice)
1999 mercedes ML430
1999 mercedes c230 (moddestly mod'd :crazy
2002 ford escape (worst car EVER!)

Current
2004 VW touareg V8 (keyless and nav, no mods)
2005 Mercedes C230 Sport Sedan (the modding has started \/ )

 

This is odd, just a few days ago i was going over this very list in my head...

Past:
1969 Olds Cutlass
1978 Chevy Malibu
1982 VW Rabbit
1986 Audi 4000
1992 Honda Accord Hatchback
1997 VW Golf
2001 Nissan Pathfinder

Current:
2005 VW Passat
2006 VW Touareg V6

Whew!

 

Past:

1985 Honda Accord LX (Freeway Flyer)
1987 Subaru GL Wagon (Ol' Dependable)
1986 Isuzu Trooper (Gutless Lunchbox)
1989 Ford Taurus SHO (Sleeper)
2000 BMW 323i (E46)
2004 Touareg V6 (Buyback)

Current:
1977 VW Bus (2.0L FI)
2005 Volvo XC70 (Momma Wagon)
2006 Touareg V8

 

Wow its been a while since I compiled this list ... I am sure I'll miss a few but ...

89 Honda CRX
92 Honda Accord
93 Honda Civic del sol
93 Honda Civic del sol S
99 Honda Civic Si (supercharged w/Jackson Racing)
97 Dodge Neon ACR
98 Dodge Neon R/T (turbocharged w/Hahn Racecraft)
9x Jeep Wrangler
99 Audi TT 180 fwd coupe
01 Audi TT 225 quattro roadster
00 Audi TT 180 quattro coupe
03 Land Rover Freelander
04 VW R32
02 VW Golf TDI
01 VW GTI 1.8T 20V
92 VW GTI 16V (2 of these, actually)
01 VW Passat 1.8T
04 VW Touareg V8 (currently!!)

Honestly I am sure I've missed a few vehicles in there but I'm at lunch and couldnt really care to spend the time to finish it.. I counted once, over 20 vehicles ... and FWIW, i'm only 30 ... its a sickness, i tell ya!!

 

A trip down memory lane:

57 VW Beetle (still miss that car)
59 Triumph TR3
62 Rambler Wagon
69 Ford Econoline Van
74 VW Super Beetle
77 Dodge 3/4 Ton Van
78 Honda Prelude
80 Nissan Fairlady (280ZX)
83 Toyota Soarer (Japan market version of SC)
85 Mitsubishi Pajero (Montero)
87 Mitubishi 2000 GT VR4
89 Mitsubishi 2000 GT VR4
89 Lincoln Continental Town Car
92 Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4
92 GMC Typhoon (NEVER BUY GM!)
92 Jeep Grand Cherokee
97 Toyota LandCruiser
98 Toyota LandCruiser
05 VW Touareg V8

 

WOW Some of you have had alot of cars! (Especially Shaka -- I am 31--u more than double me! Insurance companies must LOVE you lol )

It is strange how my wife call the my past cars by the color "Oh the silver one" and guys can recite year and Trim like it was naming kids.

 

My previous are:

1972 Jeep Commando (flipped it and sold it to a coffee farm in Hawaii)
1979 Dodge station wagon (Canary Yellow with wood trim, ugly as sin but an excellent beach vehicle)
1989 Jeeg Wrangler
1998 Civic EX
2002 Jetta GLI (this one was fun driving)

No modding done on any of them really. My favorite are/were my Touareg and the Commando because they've both proved themselves as go anywhere I want to go vehicles. The only downfall on the Commando was the stereo was a boom box stuffed under the driver's seat and I couldn't hear it when I drove over 45mph but only 3 roads had speed limits that allowed that so that wasn't too bad.

nick

 

Past

1965 Dodge Coronet 440
1983 Jeep Loredo
1986 Subaru GL
1986 Mercedes 190e
1986 BMW 633csi
1989 BMW 325is
2001 BMW X5 3.0
2002 BMW 325 i

current
2004 Audi A4 1.8T
2006 VW Touareg V6 shadow blue/anthrocite package 1

 

O.K Mr. Peabody fire up the wayback Machine.

1960 Chevy Impala (Great Fins)
1975 Ford F150
1976 Ford Pinto
1978 Jeep CJ5
1979 Jeep CJ5 (wish I still Had this one)
1982 Nissan 280ZX
1975 Ford Pinto ( Sold my Z and Joined the Army this got me by)
1985 Ford Bronco II
1986 Nissan Hard Body Pick up
1987 Nissan Van (Over heating problems Nissan bought them all back)
1984 Corvette
1989 Corvette (Worst POS I ever owned, swore off GM)
1990 Nissan Pathfinder ( great Family truck, The BMX Transport)
1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
1994 Mitsu 3000GT
1996 Toyota Landcruser
1998 Toyota tacoma Prerunner
2001 Volvo V70XC (A bucket of Bolts)
2005 Treg
2006 Suzuki Grand Vatara (Wifes Car, She loves it.)

 

As a car crazy female, I've owned many and reminiscing over the past makes me realize how much precious time has gone by......

'67 Cutlass 442 (orig. owner, collector's item for sure...shoulda kept it)
'71 'Vette (454ci 4sp, t-tops, sold 3 yrs later with 9k orig. miles, shoulda kept that one too!) Best car I ever owned.
'73 Grand Am
'85 Bronco XLT, just sold it last year with 72k orig. miles, all customized
'89 Lincoln Continental - it lived long enough for my kids to drive and kill
'94 Grand Am - problem free for me until my kids killed this one too!
'00 Jetta GLX - never any problems in 4 yrs.
'01 Cabrio GLX and bought back by VW
'02 Cabrio GLX, my replacement from VW - daughter borrowed it, had a parents' nightmare of an accident, the cabin of that Cabby saved her life!
'03 Pathfinder (problem free)
'04 Touareg - bought in Oct 03 and first one on Staten Island, never saw another red one here again.
'05 Escape XLT (no problems ever)
And a few others that were strictly "parking lot" cars.

Currently have:

'05 BMW X5 - no problems so far, very reliable
'06 H3 - fun car, no pickup, gas eater
'06 Touareg - favorite SUV but the Bronco had many memories attached to it and will always have a softspot in my heart.

 

In chronological order;

'89 Suzuki Sidekick (engine caught fire)
'92 Honda prelude (stolen) - complete Apline system - 120K no problems
'95 Ford mustang GT (Traded in for X5) - All time favorite -140K no problems
'03 Nissan 350Z (traded in for Touareg) - 25k - Nismo Kit $3500
'03 BMW X5 V6 (lease returned) - excellent build quality - no mods
'04 Porsche Cayenne V8 (lease returned) - Worst buy ever - too many problems to list
'04 VW Touareg ( complete stereo system overhaul ) - Soundstream/Alpine/Dynaudio - stepper motor fixed under warrwnty
'06 Mercedes ML500 (Passed on lease) - driver belt latch failed fixed under warranty
'06 Toyota Highlander (for the wife) - no problems

 

Wow, I haven't had that many cars in comparison

1984 Honda Prelude
1990 Thunderbird SC (fun!)
1993 Ford Explorer
1996 Ford Explorer

Current:
2005 Touareg V8
2005 Porsche Boxster S \/
2002 Ford Explorer

 

OK, here goes:

-1988 Chevy Cavalier Z24 (first car, bought used in 94 with 126k miles. Traded in in 2000 at 184,000 miles, no real problems along the way! Had KYB struts/shocks, poly bushings, handled great. Little V6 was a blast, even with the 3-speed slushbox)

-1995 Pontiac Trans Am (6-speed, T-tops. Bought in 2000, less than 10k miles on the car. After many expensive problems (and $3000/year insurance in Vegas) traded it in at 22k miles after 11 months)

-2000 GMC Sonoma (sport suspension, 4cyl/5-speed dog. Bought new in 2001. Needed a truck to haul the dirtbike with (new hobby back then), and wanted less insurance than the T/A. A few problems, but overall not bad at all. Sold after buying the Touareg last year)

-2005 VW Touareg (Need I say more?)

Bikes:

1995 Kawasaki KX125 (first motorcycle ever, bought used in 2001. Still have it)

1990 Yamaha YX600 Radian (inline-4 standard. My first streetbike, bought used in 2002 for $900. Sold in 2003 for $1300)

2001 Suzuki SV650S (sporty little v-twin. Bought with 4k miles in 2003. Added a GSXR adjustable rear shock. My current on-road gas saver at 43mpg for commuting. A bit less when out to play :joy:

1999 Yamaha YZ400F (my current dirtbike of choice. Ol' reliable!! Bought used from a riding buddy in 2004)


Matt

 

IrBrenda -- you KNOW your Vehicles! Great Selection!

A Cutlass 442! Wow. Back when the Car's CPU was a Carburator (4 barrel for that car)!

If you see a Blue Silver V8 on the Road with a Club Touareg sticker on the back -- honk!!

I am amazed at all the cars (and Bikes) people have had!

 

1989 Buick Reatta
1999 VW Passat (still have it)

 

You guys are mere tadpoles when it comes to buying cars:

Past:

1940 Studebaker
1939 Buick Coupe
1950 Chevrolet
1960 VW Bug
1965 VW Bug
1968 VW Squareback
1965 Porsche 356 SC (Wish I still had this one!)
1972 Triumph TR4
1973 Fiat 850 Spyder
1967 VW Bus
1972 Audi
1976 Datsun 610 SW
1964 Ford Fairlane
1977 VW Diesel Rabbit
1981 Dodge Aries SW
1972 BMW 1802
1974 Mercedes Benz
1972 Ford PU
1985 Volvo 740 GLT
1986 Diahatsu
1988 Volvo 240 SW
1974 VW Bug
1981 Renault American
1989 Mazda Pickup
1992 Diahatsu Charade
1990 Jeep Cherokee
1974 Dodge Power Wagon
1996 Volvo 850 GLT
1998 Toyota T100 P/U
1999 Dodge RAM2500 Turbo Diesel
1999 Volvo S80 T6
2002 Volvo V70 XC
1984 Ford Ranger PU

Have Now:

1997 Ford Ranger PU
2003 VW New Beetle Convertible
2004 VW Touareg V6

I think I'm missing a couple and surely inaccurate on a couple of MYs!!

Tom

 

Previous cars

This list demonstrates persistence:
1949 Ford Business Coupe
1956 Dodge
1957 Dodge D500 with dual 4 barrel carbs (straight and fast)
1955 MG TF1500 (wish I still owned it! )
1960 MGA 1600
1963 Alfa Romeo Guilia 1600 Veloce Coupe (great car, rusted away)
1964 Dodge
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 Veloce Spider ( still own)
1972 Volvo 172
1975 Audi 2000 (poor man's luxury)
1978 Jeep (rust bucket)
1980 Audi Coupe ( front wheel driver, ugh )
1984 BMW 325e Coupe
1984 Porsche 944
1984 BMW 635M Coupe (great car, fast and beautiful )
1987 Mazda pickup ( workhorse )
1988 Porsche Targa ( red )
1990 Porsche Cab (white)
1994 Mazda pickup
1997 Porsche 993 C2S (still own, a keeper) ( silver)
1995 BMW 3 series coupe
1999 BMW 3 series sedan
1999 Mazda B4000 pickup
2004 BMW 330Ci (still own) ( with sport package- good)
2005 Touareg V6 (still own) ( 21,000+ miles, one of my best)
Wish I had the money spent above, in today's dollars of course !

 

This list demonstrates persistence:

1972 Volvo 172

And uniqueness! A seven cylinder redblock!

 

hello all! newbie here.

I LOVE MY TOUAREG!!!!

2004 VW Touareg V8 White, NAV, Air susp, 4 pt climate, tow, 2 tone int, chromed reconditioned 19" factory rims

before:
1999 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner V6
1989 Cadilac Seville V8 ($800 work car)
1989 Buick Regal 2Dr V6
1986 Chrysler Laser.....I4
1982??? Ford EXP

Had a kick-A$$ stereo in all my old cars, thinking about doing something to the Touareg.....

 

Its interesting that only about 50% of the people posting here have actually had VWs in the past... and the other 50% who have had VWs before have had MANY ... nice mix ..

 

Let's add a few:

Bought my first car in 2000, got along just fine with a 600 cc Bandit before...

1996 Ford Mustang
2000 VW Golf 1.6
2003 VW Golf TDi, the one that got 130 hp out of the 1.9 diesel
2004 VW Touareg V6 (traded)
2004 VW Touareg V8 (buyback)
2006 VW Touareg V8
2006 F-350 (For work)

Both Golfs were in Germany. Little brother is taking care of the TDi and enjoying 50 mpg, but he also mentioned diesel is about $6.50 at home :-( I guess my V8 will be traded pretty quick once I move back.

 

I am 26 and have owned in the past:

1988 Pontiac Grand Am
1989 Ford Taurus
1995 Ford Probe GT
1999 Hardtop Corvette
2002 Ford Escape

Currently Own:
2005 V8 Touareg
2002 Honda CBR 954RR Sportbike

 

I think I'm missing a couple and surely inaccurate on a couple of MYs!!

Aaarrgg! I forgot the 2000 Toyota Tundra! That makes 37 by this count; but I'm still short a couple. I'll make this list complete yet. And remember, I didn't start this!!!

Tom

 

Alright, I guess I will participate as well. Not that it probably matters but I will start out that I am 39.

First'

78 Subaru Brat- No mods but beat the hell out of that thing!!
87 Escort GT- First new car. Mods were only a high flow airfilter.
88 Escort GT- Replacement for above since I had the 87 in so many accidents!! :mrgreen:
91 Thunderbird SC 5spd- Second brand new car and I ordered this one. Mods consisted of a filter and overdrive pulley for the blower as well as a custom stereo. I miss that car!!
88 Bronco ll- winter car for when I owned the T-bird.
91 Explorer XLT- Needed more room then what the Bronco could provide.
96 Explorer Limited V6- Second owner on it and still is sitting in my garage. Been reliable as hell for me.
98 Lincoln Navigator- Even more room and wanted something with more towing power for toys, which I never did get.
01 Lincoln Navigator- Bought this to get the higher HP motor but ended up suckin a lot of gas. Loved it but when gas prices went up, it had to go!!
04 Touareg V6- bought it used and has been good to me so far and I love it!!


That is it for me for now. I would love to buy another Treg to replace my Explorer but it is paid for and not givin me any issues.

 

Chronological Order:
1980 Datsun 280Z
1985 Mustang 5.0 - sold
1992 Mazda 626 - died
1990 Isuzu pickup - sold
1991 Honda Civic - sold
1994 Honda Passport - sold
1994 Infinity G20
2001 Mitsubishi Galant - sold
2002 VW GTI 1.8t - sold for the Touareg
1992 VW GTI G60 - dailly/project - sold
1978 VW Rabbit - NASA TT race car - sold
1987 VW Scirocco 16v
Currently have:
2001 Mercedes C240 - wifes daily
2005 VW Touareg - weekend warrior
1987 VW GTI 16V - Daily driver/autocrosser

 

Past
1985 Chevy Chevette 4 door hatchback
1995 Acura Integra 2 door hatchback
2001 Audi TT Roadster 180 hp

Current
2005 VW Touareg V8 nav, air suspension, 19" rims