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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 07:24 AM
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BEST vehicle you ever owned

So what was the best car you ever owned.



2002 330ci for me
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 07:26 AM
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STi for me! It's just a blast to drive and you can't beat AWD..



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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 07:29 AM
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 07:31 AM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
Did I miss something here? Details pls?
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 07:56 AM
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2000 Ford Explorer .. was flawless in the 2 years that I had had it!
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:11 AM
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1991 Acura Legend Coupe 5-Speed
I had it from new, drove it for 110,000 miles and was still GREAT when I sold it.
Never put any maintenance money into the car other then tires, brakes & scheduled services.

When it was 8-9 years old I was still getting complements on the car.
Many people unfamiliar with Honda/Acura products thought it was a 2-3 years old model.

Acura will NEVER build another car this solid for under 75-grand.

Shawn S
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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03 CLS

My earlier three cars were pretty highschool and college transportation
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:35 AM
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Originally posted by Shawn S

Acura will NEVER build another car this solid for under 75-grand.

Shawn S

I dunno, my dads RL is pretty damn soild without any issues.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:37 AM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
I dunno, my dads RL is pretty damn soild without any issues.
it should be...it utilizes 40% of the legends parts


none of my cars have been exactly memorable....hopefully in a few months i can get something i like/desire
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:37 AM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
I dunno, my dads RL is pretty damn soild without any issues.
Those are still made in Japan aren’t they ???
RL’s sweet, but I think they’re a bit underpowered and have too many doors.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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'99 Audi 2.8 A4 Quattro... Very solid.. Nothing went wrong at all for 75,000 miles and Audi covered EVERYTHING ( I am talking oil changes, wipers, bulbs, and even tune ups) Not one penny out of my pocket..
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:54 AM
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My 01 CLS.

Despite what others have said, I've never had any problems with my car. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:11 AM
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87 camry bought it for 1200 with 143k 9 years ago and traded it 5 years later for 500 with 276k. the usual maintanance.
i made out on that deal.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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My '91 Accord EX was pretty damn solid. But my G is beginning to win me over.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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1st would have to be my Ducati. Nothing has ever put a smile on my face like that thing.

Believe it or not, next is the 93 Miata. May not be the fastest but it corners like a go cart and it's the next best thing to a motorcycle with the top down.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 10:01 AM
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My CLS 6 speed navi wins, hands down, 2003 model. But I have two that run close to my heart.

#1 runner up: My factory black 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 with white stripes. Damn, that thing was sweet.

#2 runner up: My 1968 Pontiac GTO with tripower, headers, and a big cam. Man, that thing had torque, and it would rev to 7,000 rpm. Unheard of in those days, at least for a pontiac!
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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1990 mazda mx6 gt 4ws. Man, that car was flawless for 130K miles and with the 4 wheel steering it handled like you can't believe.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 10:31 AM
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i havent had many, so its gotta be the CL.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by Red-CL
My 01 CLS.

Despite what others have said, I've never had any problems with my car. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones.
ditto....although my wifes 03 accord is nicer on the inside, not enough power for me!

Originally posted by Shawn S

1991 Acura Legend Coupe 5-Speed
I had it from new, drove it for 110,000 miles and was still GREAT when I sold it.
Never put any maintenance money into the car other then tires, brakes & scheduled services.

When it was 8-9 years old I was still getting complements on the car.
Many people unfamiliar with Honda/Acura products thought it was a 2-3 years old model.
One of my favorite cars of all time, they STILL Look GOOD
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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78 Datsun 280Z. Wish I had the disposable income and time to restore it.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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96 Pontiac Grand Prix SE.

Had 12 way power leather seat, full digital dash and twin pipes. The thing also plowed through snow without any cables...

Miss that car. Got rid of it cause of a tranny leak and no airbag.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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82 Camaro Z-28. Sure the induction system sucked but that car had character.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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In certain way my 1989 Colt GT Turbo; paid $3000 for it used in 1993 and sold it for $3000 in 1996.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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My '03 CLS 6sp!!!
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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Originally posted by Red-CL
My 01 CLS.

Despite what others have said, I've never had any problems with my car. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones.
I really haven't had any major issues either with my 2001. My previous cars were an '83 Mercury Zephyr and a '95 Civic EX. I guess the best car was the Zephyr. It was red. It was the definition of cooooool!
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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Toss up between my 85 528e or my 89 prelude. Two totally different cars, but i loved them both to death.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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My 88 Legend Coupe LS 5-speed was the best car I ever had.
Perfect match of the smooth engine and great shifter. It was a ground breaking car.
My 95 Legend Coupe would place second, mainly cause it was an automatic.
Acura spoiled Legend Coupe owners, they've never matched it in style, build quality, uniqueness.

My 03 CLS 6-speed is a fine car, with a better engine and tranny, lots of features, but still, it's no Legend.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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2003 CL Type S.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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My 1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 was a rock-solid, vault of a vehicle. Never a rattle, never a hiccup and I abused the shi+ outta it for over 65k miles...
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 03:37 PM
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1981 Honda Civic 5spd... we called it the nugget.

Put 195k on dat bitch. Man, wish I sill had it. That thing was slow as fuck (97hp I think) but only like 1700lbs. Imagine slappin a b series in that thing.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 03:44 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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My 93 Cobra....I beat it like a red headed step child....AND IT LIKED IT! It was soooooo easy and cheap to mod. By the time I was done with it....I could beat any C5, Z-28 and Trans-Am on the road. It was so clead and straight, the paint was awesome. I miss starting it up on a cool summer morning and listening to the cam lope through my flowmaster 2 chambers I miss the shit out of that car!
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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92 Integra 5spd...146k w/ zero problems...and my 96 3.5RL...
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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Originally posted by nitelyfe
1981 Honda Civic 5spd... we called it the nugget.

Put 195k on dat bitch. Man, wish I sill had it. That thing was slow as fuck (97hp I think) but only like 1700lbs. Imagine slappin a b series in that thing.


i had an '80 civic wagon auto. paid 100$. sometimes i think the uglier the car the more we love em sometimes. girlfriend hated the thing and wouldn't drive in it with me. i would drive it around like a prize!!!
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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Well, now...mine would be the McLaren F1 of course. BESTEST CAR I OWNED. EVAR.





Seriously, best car I ever owned is the CL-S as it is my first. But, I would like to hope that it is the standard set for all my future cars. Of course, that being said, down the road, the CL will probably end up being the WORST car driven...?
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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Originally posted by dallison


i had an '80 civic wagon auto. paid 100$. sometimes i think the uglier the car the more we love em sometimes. girlfriend hated the thing and wouldn't drive in it with me. i would drive it around like a prize!!!

UP!

We love the old beater's because of what they are... beater's. They can get fucked up and its not that big of a deal. I know I tip toe around my CL-S.

BTW, to make it super , my ass put 2 MTX 10's in the 81 hatch. Heard that shiet from like 50 blox away! Man... those were the days.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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my Z so far.... No problems so far and an absolute blast to drive
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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Most expensive.....Viper GTS

Most enjoyable.....M Coupe
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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03 cl-s
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