rig_pig Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I've had a look to see if there's a similar thread around so apologies if this is a repeat! Most forums tend to have a car history thread so here's mine (well, the cars I have pics of anyway!)My first car, way back in 1996 was this awesome MG Metro 1300. So cool to have this at 17!:This was closely followed by such modern classics as a Mk3 Escort 1300L and a Mk2 Astra SRi 1800 (my first real fast car, susequently stolen and written off!). The Astra was reluctantly replaced by a rubbish but insurance friendly Citroen ZX 1.4 and after that a Rover 216. The Rover started an interest in that marque being followed by an MG ZS 120, one of the best handling cars I've had thanks to It's Integra based suspension set up:The 120 was replaced by a 180 V6 which sounded awesome but wasn't as quick as I hoped it would be:After the 180 was t-boned at a roundabout, it was repaired but never felt the same. It was then that I bit the bullet and went JDM with this frankly awesome DC5 Integra Type-R, easily the best car I've owned with it's amazing 220bhp VTEC lump:Whilst I had the DC5, marriage and fatherhood came along so a sensible car was needed (well, it was a 5 door if not sensible) with my first VAG, a Leon Cupra R 210:The Leon's running costs started to bite though so we went out and bought a T4 Kombi which I ran as a day van for a few years:Whilst we had the T4, a couple of nice Mk2 Golfs and a Polo Coupe passed through our hands as second/project cars:Which brings us bang up to date with my nicely frugal but very standard Bora TDI 130 work horse and my wife's Lupo 1.0:Sorry if that was really boring and pic heavy but now it's your turn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaar Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Very interesting bud which out of all your cars do you feel most attatched to? And how does the build quality compare between the Hondas/mgs and volkswagens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkl22 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 First car, bought it when i was 17, had it 2 years.Tidy car! Miss it a little, mega low, pictures don't do it justice! 110mm back, 90mm front, 165/45/15's bbs rz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaar Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 My first car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rig_pig Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Very interesting bud which out of all your cars do you feel most attatched to? And how does the build quality compare between the Hondas/mgs and volkswagens?I'd say I'm still really attached to the T4 to be honest. Mainly out of all the hours I put into turning it from a rattly old AA recovery truck into a respectable family wagon!Honda build quality, I feel, was on par with VW. MG/Rover? err, not quite so! Edited July 18, 2012 by rig_pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Started with a 205 1.8 diesel for my first car at 16... sold this and made a profit which got me a minter! again another 205 diesel unfortunately i ruined it.I then got myself a 306 Dturbo which was another minter. one of the best cars iv had! it was untouched!I then treated myself to a 205 Gti toy whilst i used the 306 as a daily... I had an accident in the snow and the 306 was gone minor damage but because it needed a little bit of paint they wrote it off due to the value of the car. i really was gutted!I decided to put the 205 Gti on the road and use it as a daily. I had finally done all the work i wanted to it so thought it was a good idea. it wasnt lol. it was too loud, uncomfy, awful on fuel, attracted too much attention etc etc etc... so i got the lupo and have never looked back. The lupo has been my longest serving car of almost 3 years.Thats it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1234177 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Short and sweet, Classic mini and me Lupo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1992 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 First off my 1.2 corsa2nd my 1.7 sdi arosa3rd my 1.7 cdti corsaand now my lupo which is going for sale..And then hoping to get a seat leon tdi for my next car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1992 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Whilst I had the DC5, marriage and fatherhood came along so a sensible car was needed (well, it was a 5 door if not sensible) with my first VAG, a Leon Cupra R 210:The Leon's running costs started to bite though so we went out and bought a T4 Kombi which I ran as a day van for a few years:So what was expensive to do with these? im looking at getting one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Ok here we go! lolMy First Car - Escort 1.3Second Car - MK2 Ibiza CLS 1.4Third Car - Golf G60Fourth Car - MK3 Ibiza CupraFifth Car - MK2 Golf GTiSixth Car - MK2 Seat Ibiza SalsaSeventh Car - Mk2 Seat Ibiza 2.0 16v CupraEighth Car - MK3 Golf TDiNinth Car - VW LupoTenth Car - VW Passat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1992 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 haha been busy! You love your seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rig_pig Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 So what was expensive to do with these? im looking at getting one?The LCR was great but when you've got a baby, rent, bills and only 1 wage coming in, the insurance, fuel bills and road tax really sting! I bought it with my heart and not head to be honest, and paid the price! I thoroughly recommend them though, fantastic cars if you can justify the costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1992 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 ahh fair enough, i'm 20, and looking to get a tdi one, so hopefully should be alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Pugh Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 My first was the astra which made it on to the front cover of Total Vauxhall.Next was the Lupo.Then it was my 330dThen I sold that and bought a Fabia VRS and a 4x4 for El so we could keep the Lupo tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1992 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 love the fabia vrs, any more shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arosaproject Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Here goes, my Took me a while to remeber these ones (and theres more lmao)1. MK2 Fiesta popular plus 1.1 red2. Corsa B Sri white (all the kit tv's etc)3. Mk2 XR2 (bought like this, put bk to standard)Iphone pictures 191 by Aroasproject, on Flickr4. Citroen zx 1.4 green (had it a week till some one stole, why would u nick a zx?)5. Corsa b 1.2 standard sky blue (gearbox lasted 6 months)6. Mg Metro 1.07. Escort cab white, turbo lookalike 8. Escort turbo black (loved that car)9. Toyota celica gt 10. Vauxhall omega 2.0 black11. Skoda fabia 1.3 Bright green 12. Escort van white (cut the springs crashed into wall)13 & 14 Corsa b 2L redtop's Iphone pictures 041 by Aroasproject, on Flickr15. Vw golf mk316. Vw golf mk2 gti17. vw golf MK1 GTI (this was the best show car i have owned, stripped it down and put everything bk)18. Bmw 320 m3 lookalike19. Bmw 325 20. Mk3 fiesta ratIphone pictures 024 by Aroasproject, on Flickr21. 205 cti (i bought a bag of nails)Camera Pictures 034 by Aroasproject, on Flickr22. Pug 205 GTI (track toy)Iphone pictures 117 by Aroasproject, on Flickr23. Vauxhall chevette 1.3 (still in the family)Iphone pictures 026 by Aroasproject, on Flickr24. Pug 205 CTI rare blue (is up for sale)Iphone pictures 153 by Aroasproject, on Flickr25. MK1 seat arosa 1.4 seseat arosa side by Aroasproject, on Flickr26. Mk2 Seat Arosa Spor, keeping it Camera Pictures3 by Aroasproject, on FlickrThere are more but i cant think lol (to many beers are messing with my brain) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Pugh Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 love the fabia vrs, any more shots? I've got a few detailing shots but not many with the whole car. It's my daily hack so until this week it's not had any mods other than a remap. Some goodies are on their way though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1992 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 what a beauty it was a battle between that and my leon tdi that im gonna be getting, but the leon won as i can afford one at my age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bmx Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 started of with the coolest first car ever (imo) this thing had fold out rear seats next was a boring standard mk2 caddy sdi. slowest thing on earth and didnt last long in my ownership. currently with the little lupo sport. all in under a year of driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brt900 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 lupo 1.4 e auto for a weekarosa 1.4 tdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caryleighton Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Started off with my 1.0 Arosa, fantastic car I had for 2 trouble free yearsThe family then emigrated to Australia albeit for only 6 months due to unforseen circumstances, but this meant that at age 19 I was the owner of a 4.0 straight six RWD Ford Falcon XR6. Was pretty chuffed.Back to reality with the UK fuel prices meant the Loop Sport. But i'm still loving the little go kart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Blue Sport looks cracking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris260 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Here's mine.Started off with a mk1 driver which then got a 1.8 on twin webers in it.Ended up like this.Then i got a mk1 cab to use while the driver was getting some bits and bobs done.Started like thisCurrently looks like thisCab01 by Chris Tweddle, on FlickrThen i got the Lupo Sport, here it is brand new at the dealers!Ended up like this after 6 years of ownership.Had this mk2 16v which donated parts for the cab.Then had this Polo TDi for a year and a half, did nothing apart from a revo map to 145/225Then Foxy offered me his Lupo for a decent price so thought it was time to return to something a bit more fun!Currently looks like thisLupo GTI on Bathursts by Chris Tweddle, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakster Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 1st:2nd:3rd: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arosaproject Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Here's mine.Started off with a mk1 driver which then got a 1.8 on twin webers in it.Ended up like this.Then i got a mk1 cab to use while the driver was getting some bits and bobs done.Started like thisCurrently looks like thisCab01 by Chris Tweddle, on FlickrThen i got the Lupo Sport, here it is brand new at the dealers!Ended up like this after 6 years of ownership.Had this mk2 16v which donated parts for the cab.Then had this Polo TDi for a year and a half, did nothing apart from a revo map to 145/225Then Foxy offered me his Lupo for a decent price so thought it was time to return to something a bit more fun!Currently looks like thisLupo GTI on Bathursts by Chris Tweddle, on FlickrThe blue lupo on black wheels, think I saw that on eBay for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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