My new car

Dodge · Post by **Dodge** » 2003-01-20 08:32am

I'm getting a new car next weekend.

I've had some shitters, never more than £500 in value, and now at the ripe old age of 37 I've decided to throw tradition to the winds and get a loan for a decent motor. I'm getting a BMW 520i SE.

What car do you drive? Which was/is your favourite?

I'll post a picture of it when I've got it.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2003-01-20 08:45am

Ooh, nice choice.

My dad drives a '95 model Audi A4 1.8 litre.

Boba Fett · Post by **Boba Fett** » 2003-01-20 08:55am

I have two..

A Ford Mondeo ST200 and an Alfa Romeo 145 1.6 TS but we have replaced the microchip which handles the ignition in the motor so it's really became mean...

On the other hand I congratulate to your BMW.

Why don't you bought a smaller chassis with a bigger motor for the same amount?

The 2 liter BMW motor is a little underpowered for the 5 series chassis...

But it depends...if you prefer comfort it's a good choice.

Cpt_Frank · Post by **Cpt_Frank** » 2003-01-20 09:07am

My car (well not the one I actually own but the same model):

Peugeot 405 from 1988. Fast and fun to drive even after all those years.

His Divine Shadow · Post by **His Divine Shadow** » 2003-01-20 12:44pm

Man I can't wait for spring to be here so I can get my new car!

Einhander Sn0m4n · Post by **Einhander Sn0m4n** » 2003-01-20 12:56pm

A white one of these:

His Divine Shadow · Post by **His Divine Shadow** » 2003-01-20 01:15pm

One of THESE!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.clubcorvette.se/sh75.jpg

God fucking damn it, HDS... ~Dalton

Now now, all that swearing is gonna cause the devil to come after you

Einhander Sn0m4n · Post by **Einhander Sn0m4n** » 2003-01-20 01:18pm

His Divine Shadow wrote:One of THESE!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.clubcorvette.se/sh75.jpg

You lucky bastard! And I'll bet you don't follow the Hollywood Law of Fast Cars™ either!

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-01-20 01:19pm

Admiral Valdemar wrote:Ooh, nice choice.

My dad drives a '95 model Audi A4 1.8 litre.

Dad has a Expedition XLT (2WD V8). Kids drive a Camry LE (FWD I4) around where we need to (generally my brother ends up taking the SUV to school while my sisters and I take the car to university).

His Divine Shadow · Post by **His Divine Shadow** » 2003-01-20 01:19pm

Einhander Sn0m4n wrote:You lucky bastard! And I'll bet you don't follow the Hollywood Law of Fast Cars™ either!

Thats not what I got now, but it'll be what I got this spring though, thats a definitive, I've been saving for one, and then I'll chuck my old Mazda, old faithfull.

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-01-20 01:22pm

Dodge wrote:I'm getting a new car next weekend.

I've had some shitters, never more than £500 in value, and now at the ripe old age of 37 I've decided to throw tradition to the winds and get a loan for a decent motor. I'm getting a BMW 520i SE.

Nice.

Einhander Sn0m4n · Post by **Einhander Sn0m4n** » 2003-01-20 01:25pm

I'd rather have this:

Post by **Dalton** » 2003-01-20 03:01pm

What I want in a car:

1. One that runs well.
2. One that can get me from A to B.
3. One that won't cost me a fortune in gas.
4. One that does not to be repaired every three months.
5. One that has two doors and is suitably large enough to fit me.

My 91 T-bird fits the bill in every department except #3 and #4.

Post by **Lagmonster** » 2003-01-20 03:03pm

Dalton wrote:What I want in a car:

1. One that runs well.
2. One that can get me from A to B.
3. One that won't cost me a fortune in gas.
4. One that does not to be repaired every three months.
5. One that has two doors and is suitably large enough to fit me.

My 91 T-bird fits the bill in every department except #3 and #4.

You need a Toyota Echo. My wife's is incredible.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2003-01-20 03:04pm

Countach isn't as nice as the Diablo though.

I'd rather have a new model Golf GTI 2.0 or the new Audi S6 Quattro.

His Divine Shadow · Post by **His Divine Shadow** » 2003-01-20 03:04pm

Dalton wrote:What I want in a car:

1. One that runs well.
2. One that can get me from A to B.
3. One that won't cost me a fortune in gas.
4. One that does not to be repaired every three months.
5. One that has two doors and is suitably large enough to fit me.

My 91 T-bird fits the bill in every department except #3 and #4.

Wanna buy my car?

Post by **Dalton** » 2003-01-20 03:04pm

Lagmonster wrote:You need a Toyota Echo. My wife's is incredible.

What does it look like? Link me to the specs.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2003-01-20 03:05pm

Dalton wrote:
Lagmonster wrote:You need a Toyota Echo. My wife's is incredible.
What does it look like? Link me to the specs.

I'd go for the Avensis meself.

His Divine Shadow · Post by **His Divine Shadow** » 2003-01-20 03:05pm

God fucking damn it, HDS... ~Dalton

Hey, the pic didn't look tha big to me, I guess I'm spoiled with screensize

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2003-01-20 03:08pm

His Divine Shadow wrote:
God fucking damn it, HDS... ~Dalton
Hey, the pic didn't look tha big to me, I guess I'm spoiled with screensize

It is one of the few American cars I would really drive.

How much are you forking out for it, Dennis?

Post by **Lagmonster** » 2003-01-20 03:08pm

The Echo doesn't look like much on the outside, but they're tough as shit, built really well, have great pickup out of the gate, have arguably the best city mileage of any car around, and have completely - and I mean this - unreproduced ergonomics on the inside, plus more interior compartments, glove boxes, etc. than any other sedan.

http://autos.msn.com/vip/newoverview.as ... v&pos=Find

Hope that link works.

Post by **AdmiralKanos** » 2003-01-20 03:10pm

I have a preference for big luxury sedans that look like cop cars, but with alloy wheels and leathers seats. When they start getting old, you can put brush bars on the front and go for the Blues Brothers look

His Divine Shadow · Post by **His Divine Shadow** » 2003-01-20 03:12pm

Admiral Valdemar wrote:It is one of the few American cars I would really drive.

How much are you forking out for it, Dennis?

We'll see what one will cost, thats pretty much the kind I'd like.
I'm guessing it migh be 9-12 big ones depending on the shape it's in.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2003-01-20 03:12pm

Do I want one of these? Yes, yes I do.

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-01-20 03:24pm

A friend in HS had an Echo given to him by his parents - the amusing part was that the clock was optional

It was a decent little car, though.

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