Cars that speak to you

[3LOU5]

I'm kinda embarrassed to list the cars that I've owned.

Ah fucket, y'all know I'm not a true carmudgeon anyway, so here goes:

1980 Toyota Corolla SR-5 Liftback (1.8L four/5-speed manual) - my sister's hand-me-down. Couldn't ask for a better first car.
1988 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab (2.3L four/5-speed manual) - LOTS of memories with this rig. Was in the Army, with a dirt bike, girls on the truck bed....
1987 Honda Accord LXi Liftback (2.0L four (iirc)/5-speed manual) - the first manual I loved revving the snot out of.
2002 BMW 325i (2.5L six/5-speed manual)* - my current DD, and my first "real" car.
2000 Honda Odyssey (3.5L six/4-speed with OD automatic) - had great memories with this minivan camping and touring the country.
1994 K1500 Chevrolet Silverado (5.7L with automatic)* - AWESOME beater/snow/tow rig. Gets driven about 5-6000 miles a year.
2016 Toyota Sienna SE (3.5L six/6-speed automatic)* - Great highway cruising machine with all the comfort and room.

*currently own

It's safe to say that my BMW is the car that "speaks to me". I love it so much, I'm actually wondering if it is possible to use it as a coffin when it's time for me to check out.

Funny, as a kid I always dreamt of owning a Porsche. But it was way too expensive and not very practical. Being in a gambling town, I'd vow to purchase one if I ever hit it big....which probably won't happen since I go to the casinos about 4 times a year, LOL.

So I guess I'll just keep dreaming on....

[equ]

Originally Posted by 3LOU5

I'm kinda embarrassed to list the cars that I've owned.

Ah fucket, y'all know I'm not a true carmudgeon anyway, so here goes:

Why, you actually have a tasteful excellent list. It's not about number of cars or how much $$$ they cost.

[3LOU5]

Originally Posted by equ

Why, you actually have a tasteful excellent list. It's not about number of cars or how much $$$ they cost.

You're being too kind, lol.

Compared to you guys with high-end/high-performance cars, I might as well be driving a Yugo.

But it's all good.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by 3LOU5

You're being too kind, lol.

Compared to you guys with high-end/high-performance cars, I might as well be driving a Yugo.

But it's all good.

Not true. A manual 2002 325 is a fantastic car. Absolutely a keeper.

[rumatt]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

Not true. A manual 2002 325 is a fantastic car. Absolutely a keeper.

Exactly! I still like my e46 best!!!

[Nick M3]

Originally Posted by John V

I really must find a way to get behind the wheel of this car. Though that could be a very expensive test drive for me.

I have come to the conclusion that the E36 M3 is the platonic ideal of a car.

[FC]

Originally Posted by Nick M3

I have come to the conclusion that the E36 M3 is the platonic ideal of a car.

No doubt. Light, simple, great handler, a bit raw, not overpowered, factory LSD. It's like a high-quality 4-door Miata in comparison.

[equ]

Originally Posted by Nick M3

I have come to the conclusion that the E36 M3 is the platonic ideal of a car.

You have them, you're probably right.

I've never had one, just test drives. It was always a hoot. Willing turn-in with four seats. But also a bit creaky and weak-feeling for daily duty.

[equ]

Originally Posted by rumatt

Exactly! I still like my e46 best!!!

Not better than the Cayman R. I had my chance in early 2012 to buy brand new around the 70k mark, 75k for a loaded one. Having all the time in the world, I test drove and negotiated at one or two NJ dealers, two PA dealers and two CT dealers. It was hard to get them off MSRP, maybe a tiny bit, and I was still looking for my next gig. Felt cheap and got the 2011 Cayman S in the wrong color. With remus, lsd, tax and tip, that car probably cost me $10k for just under a year. And then the economy and 987.2 values bounced back.

Shoulda coulda woulda.

[lemming]

Originally Posted by Nick M3

I have come to the conclusion that the E36 M3 is the platonic ideal of a car.

Yes