What was your favorite vehicle?

[B5G4B]

My 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland.

Until the electrical systems and air suspension went out at the same time.

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[DahliaDarlin']

Well, Subaru never owned SAAB. GM bought out half of the company in 1989, and then bought the other half in 2000.

But yeah, they were one of the de-facto snow belt car brands before AWD became super common. My 900s on snow tires were virtually unstoppable in the winter.

Really! Well they sure made them look like a Subaru on the inside. Guess I really dodged a bullet there!

 

[Gitarzan]

So many cars that I’ve loved.

Most recent was my 2009 Jeep Liberty. That car did me right. I traded it in on the BS.


Other cars I’ve loved: 2000 Mazda Protege, 1980 Pinto, 1979 Lincoln Towncar, 1972 VW type iii squareback, 1968 Camaro convertible, 1963 Rambler Classic wagon.

I will not mention the dogs, other than the worst ever, a Plymouth Volare. I don’t even remember the model year. Total POS.

 

[Bucko]

Pinto and Camaro, there's a love love combination. My mom owned a Pinto, I have the camaro.

 

[Robins21]

What is that first car? That hood is crazy!

That was a custom tilt nose conversion that was popular to do back in the 70's on Chevy Bel Air's, Corvette's, & some other cars also.

 

[Mark S.]

1990 Mercury Tracer (not my actual car in the photo below, but exactly the same, including color). It wasn't sexy, but it was all I could afford as an NCO in the USAF going through a divorce. It was reliable--never had a whit of trouble out of it for 50K miles I drove it. Most importantly, it made the weekly 700-mile round trip between my duty station and my then girlfriend's (and current wife's) domicile as economical as possible. In short, the car that made possible my life-time romance is my favorite.

BTW, the first time my wife saw that car she commented, "What a POS!" As soon as we were married and were able to combine our resources she "suggested" I get something different. God I love that woman...

 

[Bucko]

1990 Mercury Tracer (not my actual car in the photo below, but exactly the same, including color). It wasn't sexy, but it was all I could afford as an NCO in the USAF going through a divorce. It was reliable--never had a whit of trouble out of it for 50K miles I drove it. Most importantly, it made the weekly 700-mile round trip between my duty station and my then girlfriend's (and current wife's) as economical as possible. In short, the car that made possible my life-time romance is my favorite.

BTW, the first time my wife saw that car she commented, "What a POS!" As soon as we were married and were able to combine our resources she "suggested" I get something different. God I love that woman...

This story made me laugh, as I always felt that my wife of 49 years married me because I drove a Corvette. It was a 71 (one of several we had until we had our son) with the L82 and a 4 speed, which she could not drive.
Had my wife told me I was driving a POS at that time of my youth, I would have run, not walked away. Karma though, as we are still together.
Five years later our son was born, and we traded a 1987 Monte Carlo SS in on a Chevy Corsica, 4 door. We later bought the 67 Camaro I still have today though, and that will go to our son that temporarily removed the cool we had in automobiles. He is about to have their first child, a boy. Maybe he will get the Camaro next.

 

[Mark S.]

Had my wife told me I was driving a POS at that time of my youth, I would have run, not walked away. Karma though, as we are still together.

Trouble is, I agree with her.

 

[Bucko]

Trouble is, I agree with her.

Yea, the things wives and husbands do for each other, or for life changing events.

 

[Orangejuice]

This was my favorite. Mine was a 2006 ls2,m6 car with suspension and exhaust. I owned it for about 5 years. Only driven on nice days and weekends (easy to have a daily and fun car when your living at home). I sold it almost 7 years ago. Been wanting another Gto ever since.

 

[NorCal67]

I still have it. 2007.

 

[Babybronc21]

Ive run through over a dozen cars in 30 years; but my 2012 BMW 335 is one that got away; straight six, naturally aspirated, halo eyes and a dream to handle.

Then it would be my Audi A4 Quattro 6 speed manual with turbo.

If I win the lottery one of these will find their way back for sure.

 

[freddyboy47]

I've had a bunch of cars in my 70 some odd years on this earth. My first car was a 1959 VW Bug, third car was a 1970 Bronco and then a bunch of family style vehicles in between (including a 1976 Corvette that I trashed in the first week I had it). I now have a

2023 Bronco Sport. I had a love/hate relationship with some.

 

[azbb]

I usually don't comment on these forums but this one caught my eye. Mine was a 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA with the 390 and C-6 trans. They claimed that they were rated at 315 HP, which is not that much these days, but it drove like it had a lot more. It was black with red interior and no air conditioning. Being from AZ didn't sound too smart but I was young and thought tuff then. Had a lot of fun in that car. Had it with me in Fr. Riley, KS. after a stent overseas. The last winter I was stationed in Kansas I had to lay in the snow and change starters twice before I could come home on leave. Long story shorter, came home and traded for a new '74 Ford pu. Now kick myself in the rear for doing that but at the time it was my only choice. When i drove it on the lot to look at new trucks, the salesman went to take it for a drive the starter died again. Being in the Military all I could afford was rebuilt starters, and I believe that was my problems. Kind of forced to trade on the spot. I would love to have that car back today.

 

[Bucko]

I have enjoyed reading each one of these responses. Great reads, and good to see the automotive hobby was and still is a blast with vehicles old and new.

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