haljensen

Bought my first car in 1958, the latest in 2008

1949 Ford 2dr
1946 Ford 2dr
1958 Mercury
1960 Chevy 2dr hdtp
1961 Chevy 2dr hdtp
1958 Ford T'Bird
1957 Chevy 2dr hdtp
1956 MGA (Devin Body)
1965 GTO 2dr hdtp
1965 Corvair 2dr
1969 Plymouth Barracuda 2dr fstbk
1971 Kawasaki H1 500cc
???? Fiberfab Valkyrie (kit car)
1971 Plymouth satelite 2 dr
1968 Fiat 850 rdstr
1972 Datsun 240Z
1974 Datsun 260Z
1976 Datsun 280Z
1972 Ford Pinto
1979 Ford Pinto
1981 Ford E150
1982 Yamaha 550 Vision
1985 Honda V65 Sabre
1985 Ford T'Bird
1992 Honda Nighthawk CB750
1992 Geo Metro 2dr
1994 Suzuki Swift GT
1995 Suzuki Bandit 1100cc
1998 Ford Ranger xtnd cab
2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula
2003 Dodge SRT4
2003 Dodge Dakota xtnd cab
2003 Toyota 4Runner
2005 Corvette Cpe
2005 Hyundai Accent 2dr
2008 Corvette Cpe

Not to mention all the 'partial' ownerships of bikes and cars where one has the $$ and the other has a license.

What a memory trip! Funny how many of us "older" guys started out with flathead Fords and how many of us had '57 Chevys.

LTC Z06

I'm not going all the way back, just going to hit the high points.
1966 Mustang 1988-1991
2002 Z06
2003 Ford 2003-2008
2005 Z51 2008-Present
2008 Ford F-250 Dec 09 to Mar 10
2008 Jeep Wrangler Mar 10 to Present

jschindler

I hope this cut and paste job works okay.

1973 Pontiac Catalina (company car)
1973 Mazda RX2
1975 Chevy Camaro
1975 Pontiac Catalina (company car)
1976 Honda Accord
1977 Pontiac Catalina (company car)
1979 Pontiac Catalina (company car)
1979 Mazda RX7
1980 Pontiac LeMans (company car)
1980 Honda Accord
1982 Oldsmobile Ciera (company car)
1982 Honda Accord
1982 Mazda RX7
1983 Mazda 626
1984 Pontiac 6000 STE
1984 Honda Accord
1986 Ford Bronco
1986 Mazda 626 GT
1987 Ford Taurus
1988 Chevy Suburban
1989 Nissan Maxima
1990 Ford Thunderbird SC
1991 GMC Pickup
1991 Mazda 626
1992 Acura Vigor
1992 Acura Legend
1993 Ford Taurus SHO
1993 Mazda MX 6
1994 Chevy Corvette
1995 Chevy Camaro Z28
1995 Nissan Maxima
1997 Chevy Camaro Z28
1997 Ford Pickup
1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
1998 Volvo C70
1999 Chevy Tahoe
2000 Chevy Pickup
2000 Nissan Pathfinder
2001 Chevy Corvette
2001 Chevy Tahoe Z71
2001 Infiniti I 30
2003 Chevy Corvette Convertible
2003 Chevy Tahoe Z71
2003 Infiniti G35
2004 Acura TL
2004 Nissan Murano
2005 Chevy Corvette
2005 Chevy Tahoe Z71
2005 Chevy Corvette Convertible
2006 Infiniti M45
2007 Ford Expedition
2008 Chevy Corvette
2008 Cadillac CTS
2009 Mazda CX9 (still have)
2009 Chevy Corvette Z06 (still have)
2010 Lexus GS350 (still have)

Bikes:
1970 Honda 175
1973 Yamaha RD350
1975 Honda 750F
1978 Yamaha 750
1981 Honda 750F
1980 Honda 750F (road race bike)
1983 Honda 1100F
2004 Honda ST1300
2005 Honda Goldwing
2006 Yamaha FJR (still have, for sale)
2009 Honda Goldwing (still have)
2010 Kawasaki Concours 1400 (still have)

Boats
1985 Wellcraft 23 Nova - 260hp
1986 Cobalt 269 Condurre - twin 260hp
1994 Sonic 31 - twin 502 EFI (415 hp each)
1998 Active Thunder 32 - Twin HP500s

stook1

Taking a slightly different angle on this thread... providing my final "contenders" at each purchase or ownership point and/or some background. I'm 33 so the list is shorter than some of the older members lists.

1. 1987 Pontiac 6000STE - Drove this car when I was 17-18. This was my parents car that they parked for about 18 months before I started driving. Mechanic told them the engine was shot. I fixed it with a $25 intake hose that was badly torn and missed by the mechanic (idiot). Gave up the car at around 100k due to trans issues.

2. 1985 Olds Delta 88 - Car was a tank but I drove it like an absolute lunatic. Scary in retrospect. Horrendously underpowered V8. Inherited this one from my Grandparents to replace the Pontiac. Totaled by an acquaintance while driving out to college.

3. 1989 Mitsubishi Starion - First car that I picked and bought. Didn't really have a short list since I was buying used and was budget constrained. I seriously considered the 2nd generation RX7 and the earlier 300zx.

4. 1998 Honda Prelude - First new car that I bought when I graduated college. I had this purchase narrowed down to an Integra GSR and a Maxima SE. I made the right purchase, I never should have gotten rid of the Prelude. Great drivetrain and a uniquely appealing style that I still like to this day. One of the very few cars that I regret giving up.

5. 2001 Honda S2000 - The Prelude was leased and the S2000 replaced it. This car was really my fallback. The car I wanted was a used 1999-2000 BMW M-Coupe. I couldn't find the right car for the right price. Ran out of time and bought the S2000 instead. 9k RPMs was certainly fun. I really liked the S2000 but wrecked the car badly when it was fairly new and decided to trade it in just before the warranty expired since I didn't want the car long term with the damage history.

6. 2004 Subaru WRX STi - This is my current daily driver. Basically narrowed down to the EVO and the STi. In retrospect, I would have preferred the EVO. I prefer the EVO 8's exterior styling, I like the handling a bit better, the engine has more potential and I like the Recaro seats much better. The back seat is also bigger. On the other hand, the STi has side airbags. The STi has treated me well with about 65k on it. Would love to move to either on 08 Vette Z51 or an 06-07 Z06.

7. 1992 Olds 98 Regency - Still have this one though not for long. This was my grandfathers car that I inherited when he passed away. Pretty decent car but I never ever use it, there is something up with the linkage and I just dont have interest in futzing with it. Car has 45k original miles. Wife re-learned to drive with this car when she moved out of the city.

8. 2001 Olds Intrigue - This is the wife's daily driver, which I picked before we were engaged. Got it with 9k miles on it in 2006 as her first car from an elderly man. Not bad for a cheap, used, low miles car. Has the "shortstar" engine which makes it somewhat unique -- 6cyl version of the northstar. She is looking to move to a crossover, perhaps the new Subaru Outback or something similar.

iridelow

I think you got me! But why no Harleys? I thought vette guys like American muscle cars and American Bikes...

jsbeller

Just the fun ones:

1980 Mazda RX-7
1986 Pontiac Fiero
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo (stock)
1987 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo (not stock!)
(yes, I've had three 1987 Porsches, just not all at once.)
2006 Corvette Convertible

jschindler

I don't want to offend anyone - so let's just say that I'm more into performance than cruising.

[disclaimer]I know plenty of folks who own Harleys and I like them anyway[/disclaimer]

iridelow

True, the imported bikes are faster and handle better at high speeds, but you can't beat a harley bagger at slow speeds and around parking lots. My Dept. has both and the Harleys are the best maneuvering bikes in the worlds. Go to a competition sometime, it's amazing how the bike officers can move around on them.

mchi5

impressive list of cars people had/have

here is my list (short because I am 31 yrs old)

2000 Toyota Camry
2005 Acura RSX
2001 Honda S2000
2008 Honda Civic Si Sedan
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (wife's old car)
2007 Mercedes GL 450 SUV (currently own)
2006 C6 Corvette (currently own)

classiczack

Good timing on this thread. I had just updated a spreadsheet I've been keeping for years after purchasing my 08 vert last week.

1969 Chevrolet Caprice Classic (first car in ’79. Hand me down from Dad)
1976 Datsun B210
1983 Chevrolet Citation (first new car purchase)
1977 Caprice Classic Wagon
1987 Nissan 200SX SE V6 (first new car purchase after divorce)
1984 Renault Alliance
1990 Nissan Sentra (2nd wife’s car)
1990 Volvo 740 Turbo
1995 Chevrolet Tahoe SL (wife totaled)
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe SL
1994 BMW 325i Convertible
2000 BMW M Roadster (purchased new immediately after finding out we were expecting twins)
1999 Nissan Maxima SE Limited
2000 Ford Expedition
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (traded M Roadster in on this)

Currently in the barn:
1997 Jeep Wrangler
2003 BMW 745i
2004 BMW X3
2005 John Deere Gator CX
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

jschindler

I have a friend who is a retired motor cop for the city of Houston. He now works for H-D in Milwaukee as the manager of fleet and police sales. He taught me a lot about handling at low speeds when I got my Goldwing.

Yes - it's amazing what he can do on a Harley. But the Goldwing is actually very easy to maneuver at low speeds as well. I've done as many as three circles in my driveway at full lock without touching down. But I'm no match for the motor cops. They are by far the best riders I've ever ridden with.

DarkFox1

hrmm..

1997 mercury mountaineer
1957 chevrolet belair (still own)
1971 Chevrolet C10
2003 Chevrolet Silverado Z71
2005 Subaru Legacy GT
2005 Chevrolet Silverado Z71
2007 Chevrolet Corvette.

hrmm, not as many as my friends make it sound.

blacktavert

here is my short list since I am only 28

1988 Plymouth Sundance
1994 Subaru Imprezza L (current daily driver)
1995 Trans AM vert
1999 Silverado Z71
1999 Camaro SS
2001 Olds Alero (wifes current Daily driver)
2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71
2008 Corvette Z06
2009 GMC Acadia

Bold cars I currently have

Joezone914

I'm 36 but still have a pretty short list.

87 Nissan Pulsar NX a whopping 88 hp 1st car & kept it 6 years while dreaming for an IROC Z or Z28 depending on year
1993 Mustang LX 5.0 one of my fav's dont know HP but was running 12's and got stolen within 18 months.
1994 corvette fun car consistent low 13 sec last car I had on 1/4 mile track
2001 Ram Air Trans AM big waste of money only kept 6 months was not a vette
2001 corvette z51
2000 corvette (wife car)
2005 corvette z51
2006 Mercedes CLK (wife car)
2007 corvette Z06 (current)finally been wanting since 2001 could not afford
2007 Toyota prius (wife car) Ironically one of her favs. To me it lack a driving experience.

Bikes
1984 Kawasaki KE100 Enduro I was 13
1982 Yamaha XT 550 I was 14
2008 Kawasaki z1000 (current) but selling for Duc 1098s or BMW s1000RR
2006 Duc monster 620 dark (wife's current toy)

No boats yet. But I grew up on them and will have once it makes sense. I need (F You) money. LOL!!!!

Joe

topend182

Im 25 and have a fairly long list:

1985 Honda Civic
1984 Pontiac Trans-Am
1993 Eagle Talon
1994 Toyota Supra TT
2001 Pontiac Formula
1994 Ford Thunderbird
2000 Toyota Tundra
1999 Chevy Corvette
2002 Chevy Corvette Z06
1994 Toyota Supra TT
1993 Ford Thunderbird
2004 Pontiac GTO
2001 Pontiac Trans-Am-OWN
2002 Pontiac Trans-Am (Collectors Edition)
2006 Corvette-OWN
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe-OWN

I tend to own many cars in pairs .

samotlietuvis

Most likely because that Harleys are not sport motorcycles by any means... .

B&BVettes

In order, since 1966:

1964 Chevy Impala
1970 Dodge Challenger Vert
1966 VW Bug
1973 Capri
1974 Chevy Monte Carlo
1976 Corvette Coupe
1981 Pontiac Phoenix
1975 Chevy Impala
1986 Dodge Omni
1977 Pontiac Catalina
1990 Mazda Protégé
1990 Mazda Protégé (yes, 2)
1989 Toyota MR2
1986 Toyota Celica GTS
2000 Buick Century (still have, need a winter ride in WNY)
1994 Corvette Coupe
2001 Corvette Vert
1996 Ford Ranger (still have, same reason as above)
1962 Corvette Roadster
1966 Corvette Roadster 427/425 BB
2004 Corvette Commemorative Edition Vert
1982 Corvette Coupe
2004 Corvette Z16 Z06
1957 Corvette Roadster
2004 Monte Carlo (still have, daily driver)
2005 Corvette Coupe
1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, 283 power pack, 3 on a tree
1967 Corvette Roadster
2006 Corvette Vert, Velocity Yellow (still have, wife's car)
2007 Corvette Coupe
2010 Corvette GS Coupe (still have, just purchased)

garytucker

Here's mine: (just turned 41 today)...

1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2
1984 Pontiac Grand Prix Se T-top car
1982 Mecham Racing MSE Firebird (#21 of the year-still own)
1984 S10 Blazer
1971 Chevrolet 1/2 truck
1972 GMC Surburban
1986 Pontiac Fiero GT (ex test-bed dual turbo car)
1989 Chevrolet SWB truck
1994 Ford Taurus
1989 Chevrolet Corvette Conv. (Dk. Smoke Grey car)
1992 Chevrolet Corvette Conv. (plain old yellow vs. comp yellow)
1992 GMC Typhoon
1984 Jeep Cherokee
1992 Oldsmobile Aurora
1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula hardtop 6spd car (still own parts of it!)
1999 Chevrolet Suburban
1998 GMC Surburban
1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (Comp yellow car-dad has now)
2004 Chrysler Sebring Conv.
1985 Pontiac Fiero
1986 Pontiac Fiero
1972 Chevrolet Suburban (big block, dual air truck)
1950 Chevrolet 3100 truck (ex-air force base truck...still own)
1967 Chevrolet SWB truck (still own)
Pontiac G6 Sedan (still own)
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (Mil. yellow)
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Conv. GT1 (Vel.yellow-still own)
2006 Nissan 350Z Conv. (GT roadster-still own)

I think that's all of them...

MaineCorvette

Up side down list I know!

Order of ownership:

2010 Chevrolet Corvette LS3 M6 (still have)
2006 Chevrolet P3500 Class B+ Trail-Lite camper (still have)
1999 Ford Ranger 4/auto
2006 GTO LS2 M6/17
2006 PT Cruiser (still have)
2004 GTO LS1 A4/17
2001 Impala
2001 Chevy C2500HD 8.1
1999 GMC K2500 5.7/auto
1997 Chevy C1500 5.0/auto
1955 Dodge P.U. show truck
1985 Chevy C2500 6.2 diesel/auto
1994 Chevy Caprice 265 V-8
1978? Ford F150 V-8 Auto
1985 Olds Cutlass 3.8/auto
1982 Subaru GL wagon
1968 GTO 400/Auto
1965? GMC 1500 L-6/3 spd.
1978 Chevy Monoco? V-8 4 spd.
1973 CJ5 Jeep w/plow
1967 GTO conv. 400/4spd.
1979? Honda 400 Hawk
1978 Yamaha DT-400
1978 Camaro type LT 305/auto
1977 Olds Sunbird 4 spd Iron Duke
1956 Dodge Town Panel truck (still have)
vv High School cars vv
1957 Chevy 210 V-8/4spd.
1957 Chevy Belair parts car
1968 GTO 400/ 4 spd.
1967 Impala 283/auto

1970 Honda CT-70 3spd. auto

mgtr

OK, here is my list, as best I can reconstruct it. The cars marked with an asterisk I still own (I know, too many). In all honesty, I wish I still owned all of them, because they were all enjoyable and/or useful in their own way.


1951 MG TD
1956 MG MGA roadster
1957 Corvette
1958 Corvette
1960 Oldsmobile Convertible
1961 Corvair Monza
1955 Chevrolet BelAir
1958 Oldsmobile Coupe
1964 MGB roadster
1966 Volkswagon Microbus
1967 Plymouth Fury III
1970 Buick Electra 225
1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88
1972 Toyota Corona MK 2
1978 Chevrolet Versavan
1984 Toyota Camry
1986 Isuzu Trooper II
1987 Toyota Vanagon
1985 Mercedes 380SL
1976 Toyota Land Cruiser
1988 Toyota SR5 Pickup
1965 MG MGB roadster*
1990 Jaguar XJ6 VP*
1967 MG MGB roadster*
1954 Austin Healey 100-4*
1967 MG MGB GT
1980 Triumph TR-8*
1956 MG MGA roadster*
1961 Triumph TR3A
1973 Jensen-Healey roadster*
1994 Dodge 250 Van
1989 Ford XLT Lariat pickup
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier convertible
2004 Acura MDX Touring*
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe*