Just curious. The GS300 is my first car. The sad thing about that is that I will never own a car from any manufacturer other than Lexus. :)

What cars did you guys own before you finally got it right and got a Lexus? :D

A green '95 Toyota Corolla

Weak ass Honda Civic DX,no comparision.

i don't have one yet.. but i will get the GS300, and hopefully never sell it!!

Drove my mom sc400 for a year when i was 16. Then I had a chevy blazer... and then back to lexus (but this time I own it :) )

-'92 Explorer Sport was the first
-'93 Explorer Eddie B was second
-'99 Yukon was next - it was a lemon
so it was replaced with the RX :)

first was '95 Maxima (still have it)
then a '96 civic hb (hybrid turbo)
then my cousin's '98 prelude for a lil while
then a '96 supra TT (the year it was avail only in auto)
then '99 m3
then the is300
and top it off with an nsx.

First Car: 1994 Ford Thunderbird LX
Second Car: 1999 Lexus GS400 :D

Brian

GS 300 my first car too!

1st car: 1992 Lexus SC300 :D
Last Car: 1992 Lexus SC300:D

A 99' Chevy S10 that were leasing for 80$ a month and now dat Lexus truck!

Originally posted by The_Best_GS
The sad thing about that is that I will never own a car from any manufacturer other than Lexus. :)

Great loyalty, but never say never.

BMW, Mercedes, and Audi to name 3 make great cars and things change all the time. Maybe one day you'll want a Porsche.

Dangerous trend this...

http://www.higginbottom.com/images/gs/cargraph.jpg

1st car: 1992 Cadillac Eldorado
2nd car: 2000 Lexus GS300.
3rd car: 2008 Lexus GS350TT - 4JZ-GTTE (what?:D)

Unlike some of you, my beginnings are very humble -- first car was a 1972 Chrysler Newport that I purchased when I was 16 for $400. It was basically a big land yacht that everybody laughed at.

My first "real" car was a 1991 Chevy Cavalier (if you can call it a real car). I bought it just out of college and it was basic transportation. Nothing fancy there...

Then I got married and we bought a 1992 Saturn SL. Talk about *basic*! This, however, was the most reliable and trustworthy little car we owned. We had to buy it because her Montero was on its death bed.

Next car was a 1995 Saturn SC2. It was decked out with all the power and performance options. Fun car. Handled excellent.

When the Saturn SL turned 95K miles, we sold it for a 1995 Infiniti G20T (w/5 spd). Another very fun car to drive. Just not the most reliable...

Now I own a 1999 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 and a 2000 Lexus GS300. I also have a 1978 International Scout II for my desert fun truck -- no top, lift kit, custom bumpers and seats, lots of fun!

Thx...Doug

1st: Toyota corolla (16-17) passed to me by dad.
2nd: Volvo 740 turbo (17-21) passed to me by dad again. Dad has it back now. He won't bury it.
3rd: accord v6 (21 -24) gave it to my sister.
4th: M3 (23-24) ex g/f kept it :(
5th: Tacoma (23-???): flooded, waiting for replacement.
6th: Gs400 (24-present), 61k and still going!

I forgot my VERY first car/mode of transportation. How could I forget the 1982 Honda Moped!!! A 50cc, two-stroke, one cylinder. I pulled it out of the garage tonight and got it running again (kickstart):D

It has been sitting there for a while, but had no problem starting up. 6700 miles, boy that thing is fun! At 15 years old, it was great transportation.

He, he..

1. 70' VW Beetle, got it in 93', never drove it though.

2. 82' Mercury LN7, got it in 94', the ugliest, slowest car made by most any manufacturer, but it got me where I needed to go. Just had to drive incognito.

3. 84' Dodge Daytona Turbo Z, got it in 98', this car is one of the fastest cars I've ever riddin in, and after rebuilding a new engine and tranny that were meant for racing only, this sucker screams!! Have countless mods. It is 13 second car easy. Still have it. www.home.earthlink.net/~kanine21 <-- Old website dedicated to it.

4. 01' SBM/Blk Lexus IS300, Just got it in May, Blk LS Leather package, heated front seats, Moonroof, LSD, Trunk mat, wheel locks, Cargo net. Will add an RMM Rear Lip spoiler, TRD sways and a TRD supercharger when it becomes available. :D

1st Car(purchased new) 1986 Mustang GT- Black (of course) 5spd. Saleen suspension, Flowmasters, 3.55 w Auburn Locker, Hurst competition short throw, porcelain coated headers and a kick a$$ soundsystem. I miss that car.

2nd 1993 Explorer XLT (Black)- Needed something to tow my boat (1988 Wellcraft 210 Classic - 5.0Merc I/O) now my everyday car

3rd 2000 GS400 L-Tuned Platinum Series . oh yeah it's black too. :cool:

4th 2002 Ford Expedition XLT (replaced the Explorer)

5th 2003 GX470 Blue Merid. Pearl (replaced the Exped.)

I started out with
'85 Toyota Van (16-18). 2L Engine. That car could turn on a dime.
'97 Toyota Corolla (18-21). Reliable transportation w/ decent options.
'01 Lexus IS300 (21+). Pure Fun!!! :D

For one reason or another, I always owned a Toyota. :cool:

66 Mustang convertible black/black. Fortunately it was only the six cylinder rather than the 289 or hipo 289. Would have been too much car for me.

1st: 86 Ford Bronco II
2nd: 91 Chevy Cavalier
3rd: 94 Infiniti G20 (still have this one)
4th: 01 Lexus IS300 (yeah, still have this one too)
5th: 02 BMW E46 M3 (RIIIIIIIIIGHT!!! I WISH!!!!!) :D

As you can see by my first 2 vehicles, my parents were die-hard American car lovers. I'm a rebel with better taste and went for the imports! Wooooo hooooo!

1st: 91 Mazda Protege
2nd: 93 Acura Integra GSR
3rd: 98 Infiniti I30t
4th: 01 IS300

1969 Plymouth Road Runner 4 spd
1967 Chevy Belair (winter car)
1968 Z-28 Camaro 4spd
1968 Camaro (winter car) auto
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood 60
1979 Corvette L-82
1980 Buick Skylark Limited
1980 Corvette L-82
1984 HD FLHTC Evolution
1985 Corvette 4+3 Doug Nash
1987 Nissan Maxima SE
1991 Saturn SC DOHC
1994 Pontiac Trans Sport SE
2000 Pontiac WS6 Trans Am 6 spd
2001 Lexus IS 300

I previously worked for GM for 10 years (employee discount) $$$

you had a camero for a winter car? do you guys have snow down there??? :eek: you dont wanna be driving one of those up here thats for sure!!!

Im tryin to enjoy the summer right now but I always cringe when I think that it's only a few months till winter.

1978 dodge (some old car i got for present when i got to US)
1968 mustang 302
1990 honda civic 4 dr
1987 benz 190 e
1987 Jeep 4.0
1993 honda prelude si
1990 bmw 535 i
1992 benz 300 e
1992 bmw 535i
1995 bmw 325 i convertible
1995 Grand Cherokee
1997 bmw m3 4 dr
1996 Land Rover Discovery (pice of *****)
1998 lexus GS 300 (navi and xenon)
1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Byuer
2001 Lexus is 300

i guess this is IT

:D

also humble beginnings: '87 Mustang:D :D :D

Hah Hah....my first car was...

a used 1968 Renault R10, which I got in pieces for $200 in 1974 right after I finished driver's education. I had to help my Dad rebuild the engine. (Kinda like a lawn mower?) Painted it screaming yellow and put black, Renault racing stripes on the sides. (I thought the stickers would help, since I had only 48hp.) It only took premium fuel, but it did get 40+ mpg.
Kept it all the way through college and when I left to go to grad school by brother-in-law drove it to death. He figured when the doors fell off it was time for the junk yard.

Then there was that 1975 Olds Cutlass Supreme...
and I gave up owning cars for a while. Now I have my IS300.

Delete: duplicate post

1st: 95 Toyota Camry LE (V4 baby)
2nd: 97 Lexus ES300 (V6 woo hoo)
3nd: 01 Lexus GS430 (v8 damn)
4nd: ? (v10 or v12? maybe a Mercedes or something)

"humble beginings" start with a:

1969 K5 Blazer= antique back then!

1989 Mustang 5.0....modded ofcourse(usual slow mods)

1993 Ninja 600....almost died on it, so I sold it:)

1990 Nissan 300zx NA 5-sp......First Pimp Import I owned and loved

1991 Nissan 300zx TT 5-sp....but it was slow, so got this:)

That was slow so got:

1993.5 Supra TT 6-sp....I miss her:(

1994 Supra TT 6-sp.....I miss her too:(

1993 Lexus SC300 5-sp.....love it.....but slow with no turbo!

1994 Supra TT>>>>> muhahaah!!

Scot Hail
aka....obsessed

Geeze...I'm feeling old. Nobody owned anything of an earlier vintage than my '68 Renault?

Originally posted by LexusRules
you had a camero for a winter car? do you guys have snow down there??? :eek: you dont wanna be driving one of those up here thats for sure!!!

You kiddin' Sasha? No snow in Florida, and hardly any in Atlanta even. That's why I love it here! I remember living in Toronto with those FRIGID winters.

99 Prelude then 2 months later i got a 2001 explorer sport (big mistake), a week later i sold the explorer and i got my IS. :D , next car S2000.:D

Greetings Kiddies!
As perhaps the only representative of gezzerdom here – I’ve got a long list of cars owned. I’ll summarize since most aren’t worth a mention. A few good ones, some so-so, but mostly crap until later years when I could afford something better.

They include: 4 Chevy’s, 1 Jeep, 1 Dodge, 1 Plymouth, 2 Thunderbirds, 2 Oldsmobiles, 1 Rambler (I’m so ashamed), 1 Buick, 1 AMC Javelin, 2 Pontiacs, 1 Cadillac, 1 Chrysler, 1 Lincoln, 2 BMW’s, 1 Triumph TR-3, and 1 Lexus.

Ones of note:
’64 Corvair – a really neat, fun little car, bright red, 110hp engine, 4 spd, lots of fun (and only paid $450 for it). Ralph Nader didn’t agree with me.
’55 Triumph TR-3 – a real sports car – didn’t even have roll-up windows – lot of fun, lots of upkeep, lots of cold wind, rain leaks, etc. – but still fun.
’81 Pontiac Gran Prix – easily the worst car I ever owned – a real piece of *****.
’79 BMW 528i – this was before it was cool to drive a beamer – it was fast and handled, but lacked sophistication. I guess it was one of the first real sports sedans.
’83 BMW 528e – the devil created the “e” engine (or maybe it was Hoover or Eureka) but it was otherwise a nice car.
’87 Lincoln VII – that was a pretty good car – fast, luxurious, nice looking – a pretty good car.
And finally, my beloved ’92 SC400 – bought it in ’92 and still drivin’ it – still lovin’ it - I’m approaching retirement and don’t want to spend many k on a new one! Bet I have the baddest ride in the retirement home!

garnet92, it's a good thing you summarized:eek: :eek:

Garnet92: Thanks. I was thinking I was the only one who had an ancient chariot!

garnet92, seattleSheila,

hey old timers, I would have had a 1977 Oldsmobile coupe with tan vinyl seats, but it blew up before I was of Driving age...dad bought it new back in 1976! First car since migrating over to the US. He still has fond memories of it...but since 1988 (when it died) he/we have never owned an American car. (we had a dodge ram 4x4 ext.cab in 1995, but for only 2 weeks). Oh well the old man is 51 now and happy with his Volvo and Honda.

I still think an old vette stingray is hot old ride!

Originally posted by SeattleSheila
Geeze...I'm feeling old. Nobody owned anything of an earlier vintage than my '68 Renault?

I'll rescue you here...

1st 1963 Ford Galaxy

2nd 1969 Ford Torino GT (390 with 4 spd)

3rd 1979 Trans AM (new)

4th 1982 Totota P/U 4x4 (new)

5th 1986 Toyota P/U Xtra cab 4x4 (new)

6th 1987 Dodge Conquest turbo (used) anyone remember these?

7th 1994 Toyota SR5 P/U 4x4 (new)

8th 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 (project car)

9th 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (2 yrs old)

10th 1999 Acura TL 3.2 (new)

Lucky 11th.... 2001 GS 300 (6 days old)

This doesn't count various cars my wife has owned over the past 20 years.

As for my favorites..... Land Cruiser and Trans AM so far. I expect the GS to take it's place in the top 3 over time.

how's that landcruiser treatin ya? Any mods?

Originally posted by Francis K
how's that landcruiser treatin ya? Any mods?

Long gone! It was a lease and I traded it in on the Acura. I loved that Landcruiser but I was feeling really guilty about the 13 mpg.:)

1st: 90 240SX
2nd: 94 RX7 TT (got me 2 tickets )
3nd: 96 ES300 ( never problem)
4th: 97 740iL:mad: ( never buy a bimmer )
5th: 98 GS400 ( won't sell it )
6th: 01 Odyssey ( good for daily)
7th: 02 GT2 ( I!!!!!WISH !!!!!!!!)

EdgarG4
98 GS400/Nak/SRT TC/ RMM Intake/ TRD STB/TRD Brake w Endless brake pad/SHEEP DOG Exhasut/Tanabe Damper/18" WEDS Wheels

1st: '76 VW Beetle
2nd: '80 Renault 5
3rd: '82 Alfa 33
4th: '84 Ford Escort (euro model)
5th: '78 VW Beetle
6th: '84 Audi 5000
7th: '94 Nissan Altima
8th: '96 Nissan Quest
9th: '00 Toyota Sienna
10th: '01 Lexus GS430
11th: '01 BMW 540i
12th: '05 Mercedes CL600 - Mama's on her way baby.......

C.

first puke green gran torino - it ran!
82 cutlass supreme
91 mazda protege
93 ford probe gt
95 nissan maxima
97 nissan maxima se
2000 nissan maxima
96 collectors edition vette
99 yukon
95 ls 400
98 ls 400 (current)
98 gs 400 (current)
99 rx 300

that should do it - lexus all the way! maybe an s500 if i hit the lottery.

74 Celica GT (crunch)
74 Celica GT (crunch, again)
66 Chevelle (eventually fell apart into large rust pile....spent it's early yrs up north)
74 Super Beetle (half floor pan fell out one day while driving.........many drivers behind me quie excited as old running shoes, empty beer cans and assorted tools spewed forth)
83 Civic S
84 Prelude
85 1/2 Prelude Si (midyear change to fuel injection......no more of the old Honda "chug/surge" off the line)
88 Prelude 4WS (first in the state.......boy, did I take a bath!!!)
92 SC400
93 SC300 5 speed (still miss the stick)
01 GS430 - Yowza!!

Near-geezer alertÑ

In '72, picked up a nice 67 Chevelle for $125.00 (estate sale)
Two months later, tranny froze one block from my house at the tail end of a 400 mile trip.

Next, in 1975, a '70 Chevelle from rust bucket hell...we are all still breathing the fumes.

And in 1977, my cousin's hubby sold me their '67 MB 230s, which promptly threw a rod after four weeks.

Followed in 1978 by a purchase from a friend of a '75 Camaro, which was stolen about 7 months later.

Then marriage, and a healthy succession of Toyota products.
80 Corolla
82 Celica
87 Camry
88 Supra (my wife's baby, 42K, mint)
89 Cressida
95 Avalon
and as of 48 hrs ago, 01 GS 300.

first g ride was an 87 chevy blazer.....
then it was:
94' Jeep Cherokee
94' Toyota Camry
99' Acura TL
AND now my baby...Just look at the sig... :D

Originally posted by Dazz5627
first g ride was an 87 chevy blazer.....
then it was:
94' Jeep Cherokee
94' Toyota Camry
99' Acura TL
AND now my baby...Just look at the sig... :D

Another ex TL owner!:eek: What was it for you that made you change cars? I know for me it was a bunch of small stuff that just didn't add up to the luxery level I was hoping for. I couldn't keep it looking nice, either, because the paint scratched so easily.

Three weeks with my new Lexus and I'm already happier with this car than I ever was with the TL.

1. 85(i think) buick skylark (nothing worked on it, except the engine) (crashed it)
2. 88 subaru s/w (trans. went out)
3. 89 dodge monaco (did i have the only one they ever made?) (totaled)
4. 89 mercury cougar (totaled)
5. 91 ford explorer
6. 97 chevy tahoe (bad accident, but not totaled)
7. 95 nissan 300zx (still have it, still love it)
8. 00 lexus GS300

i know what you guys are thinking, but i'm a good driver. most of those accidents weren't my fault. :D

Originally posted by rbarker


Another ex TL owner!:eek: What was it for you that made you change cars? I know for me it was a bunch of small stuff that just didn't add up to the luxery level I was hoping for. I couldn't keep it looking nice, either, because the paint scratched so easily.

Three weeks with my new Lexus and I'm already happier with this car than I ever was with the TL.

My TL was my baby. I loved her, but it just didn't give me the satisfaction as the GS does. The GS is just on a totally different level. Like you, I need more luxury.

I've owned 39 cars in 38 years beginning with a used 1950 Mercury. First new car was a'63 Dodge dart. I've owned many makes and I can tell you my favorite is the '96 LS400 I drive now. 37k on it, brand new in and out. I'll never buy anything but a Lexus from now on. Lexus definitely rules.

'66 GTO ....... NEW

first car: the oldest car in the neighborhood:

1992 isuzu trooper aka: bass box

now: oldy 1993 ls-400 with 168k miles

as oldest son of the house, I get to drive the oldest car in the family


eKay

OK, to continue the thread...


73 Firebird Formula 400 Ram Air. Worked over with way too much money put into it for a high school student... Put in a 65 GT0 389 engine, Holley mechanical secondary double pumper carb, Edelbrock intake, Engle cam, headers, etc. etc.... Would give the GS a run for the money if it ran long enough.

78 Pontiac Safari Station Wagon. Inherited it, got me most of the way through college. Had an unfixable leaky rear main seal that cost 1 quart of oil every three days or so.

87 Toyota Corolla FX16. Fun pocket rocket, like an ugly MR2 with the same twin cam engine and suspension.

92 Toyota Camry SE, 5-speed V6. This was a great car, but as it approached 100K I just had to sell it to get the Lex. Nothing EVER broke on this car, and I didn't want to wait for it to.

Geez...never really thought about it....but I've had a ton....starting with my first at 16yrs old...


82 Olds Cutless Ciera (spray painted blue one night....then salvaged it cuz I got another car)

87 VW Jetta (traded it since i drove it to death)

85 Buick Rivera (salvaged it after it started knocking)

87 Mercury Lynx (still sits in my dads back yard...lol it's my test-paint car)

84 Honda CRX (caught on fire...damn remote start on a manual tranny)

88 Mercury Sable (did a mustang 5.0 swap, then sold it when I couldn't pass inspection)

77 GMC Pickup (got towed one night, told the company to keep it)

94 Hyundai Elantra (lost it somehow after being my chop vehicle...at the end it was convertible)

95 Chevy Monte Carlo (what was I thinking...only kept it 2 months)

95 Nissan 240SX SE (got the ticket listed down below by the 94 Buick...insurance went to $4800/yr, sold this, traded motorcycle to get a non-sport car)

88 Honda Shadow cycle (traded to someone for the mercedes...what were they thinking?!)

79 Mercedes 300D (350k miles...smoked too much...sold to neighbor before I moved)

77 Chevy Nova (drag raced it, front end came up one time, when it hit ground the crank broke!!)

87 Pontiac Fiero (put a chevy v8 in it...oh what fun...got a great offer and sold it...big mistake)

88 Jaguar XJ6 (sold it to my ex-girlfriend, it's since totaled)

94 Buick Regal (repo man took it: got ticket for 117 in a 55 in the 240sx a couple up, lost license, insurance dropped me, bank took it since I had no insurance....bastards)

90 Honda Nighthawk cycle (drove hard for a summer, then sold it)

90 Chevy Beretta (out in my driveway - spare car)

87 Pontiac Fiero (yes a second one...putting the V8 in it as we speak...and I won't sell this one)

81 Mercedes 300SD (took to the shop, never picking it back up)

93 Lexus SC300 (my baby....and taking all my damn $$ too for mods)

90 Ford Bronco (needed a "good 'ol boy" truck to tow a boat)



Whew! The worst thing is.....I'm only 23yrs old now. Damn I've been thru some cars! I really can't stand driving any one vehicle for more than a couple months before I tire of it. Since I'm doing to much to my SC300....I'm not tired of it yet! ;)

I guess a BMW will be next, and a Volvo too. I gotta try them all! I've always wanted an older Lotus Esprit Turbo, and some of the early 90's models are getting below $20k now. Hmm.....

SR

EDIT: Had to add a couple more, TOTALLY forgot about them....geez...

Man CmputerWhz,

I'd love to be on the receiving end of your cars. Sure, may be cheap cars, but cheap cars add up to $$$$. If you ever want to get rid of a car (especially your Lex), let me know. :)

Brian

P.S. You lost a car?!

High School
1969 Chevy Malibu (rolled it)
1973 Ford Mustang (blew the engine (twice))

College
1974 Mercury Montego (rusted to death)
1976 Ford Gran Torino (engine died)
1982 Audi 5000S (girlfriend took when split, good
(on both counts))
1971 Ford F150 Pickup (traded in on Integra, Acura
salesman couldn't stop
laughing at this pathetic
POS)

First Real Job
1987 Acura Integra LS (traded on Saab --nice, too small)

Second Real Job
1990 Saab 9000CDTurbo(total crap, traded after burned
on freeway in LA)

1994 Acura Legend Coupe (nice, lease ended)
1997 Ford Expedition (still have)
1995 BMW 740iL (lots of small problems and terrible
service -- traded on Lexus)
1996 Mercedes S500 (still have -- nice car)

and finally :-)

2001 Lexus LS430 purchased today
Black Cherry/Ultra with Black leather

tom

Brian S:

I had done all sorts of stuff to the Hyundai....welded back doors shut, cut the roof off, turbo from an eclipse (same engines in the two cars), etc. Well one day I got carjacked, and they stripped most everything external, even the dashboard. They left most of the mechanicals alone.

Well the car still ran, and only had 60k on it. So I decided to try and sell the motor and tranny out of it for like $500. This guy called me and wanted just the motor, and I let him tow the whole car to his junkyard to remove it. Well I go by there two weeks later, and the car is missing. He said he thinks that one of the other people there figured it was total junk and sent it to the melting pot. Well he gave me $1k for it, so I was happy! :)

I still know one day I'm going to see a damn turbo convertible Hyundai Elantra go cruising by me! :)

SR

1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z turbo

1988 Toyota Supra turbo (fully modded with 450 h.p.)

1990 Subaru SVX (had the Supra at the same time)

1996 Lexus ES300 Coach Edition (my 1st Lexus!)

1999 Lexus GS400 (presently owned)

2000 Lexus LX470 (presently owned)

on order...2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S....

not a beater in the bunch!

In order of purchase (or there abouts)- starting in 1959:

1950 Mercury - 2 door
1952 Oldsmobile 98
1950 Ford
1956 Ford Fl150 Pick Up Custom Cab
1965 Volkswagen Bug
1966 Chevrolet Super Sport 396, 2 door, very fast
1963 Vollkswagen Bug
1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with Laudau Top
1974 Ford F100
1983 Volvo GL 4 door
1975 Volkswagen Super Beattle
1984 Ford Fl150
1985 Toyota 4X4, shortbed
1990 Lexus LS 400 (FINALLY GOT THERE)
1995 Ford Explorer Limited
1998 Toyota Avalon
1998 Dodge PU 4X4 SLT
1999 Honda CRV *** still have it
2002 Lexus LX 470 (Ugg - didn't like it)
2003 Lexus LS 430 Unltra Custom Pkg - L O V E I T *** Oh Yes, still have
I am sure there were others, but none as noteable as the Lexus. Will never be without a Lexus!!!!

The post that follows a couple down, simply shows the first liar doesn't have a change, hahaha. I didn't include some of my junkers. Would be too embarassed. :p

Originally posted by Phil
2002 Lexus LX 470 (Ugg - hated it)

Hmm... why did you hate it?

HATE was kinda heavy. It just wasn't a LS 430. Big truck that was built with quality. Lots of window noise, coupled with noisey engine. Could NOT pass a gas station. Not at all economical, but I did expect that. Just happy we got rid of it and have a nice car.

Hate to blow you guys out of the water and I will probably miss a few:
1935 Chevy 4 door (1950)
1939 Ford 2 door (1951)
1941 Buick Century 4 door (1952)
1948 Pontiac 2 door fastback (1953)
1950 Pontiac Catilina 2 door hardtop, eventually installed 331 C.I Cadillac engine (1955-1964)
1951 Pontiac Convert, later installed 331 C.I. Cadillac engine (1957-1962)
1953 Pontiac 2 door hardtop (1958)
1953 Studebaker Champion Coupe with 414 C.I. Cadillac engine (1963-1965)
1964 Corvair Spyder Convert turbocharged (1961-1963)
1965 Pontiac GTO 2 door hardtop (1965-1967)
1965 Corvair Monza Convert (1967-1972)
1965 Chevy Impala 2 Dr. hardtop (1969)
1966 Pontiac GTO 2 door hardtop (1970)
1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 bought new (1967-1970)
1968 Pontiac Firebird OHV 6Cyl. Conv. (1970-1972)
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convert (1972-1997)
1969 VW Bus with Corvair engine I installed (1980-1985)
1969 Corvair Corsa Coupe (1972-1980)
1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Ram Air bought new (1970-1992)
1970 VW dune buggy I built
1971 VW Bus with Corvair engine I installed (1985-1990)
1971 VW dune buggy with 180 H.P. Turbo Corvair engine that I built
Several VW Bugs of various years
1979 Chevy van (1988-1997)
1982 Mazda RX7 (1986-2000)
1992 Toyota Camry (1996-now)
1995 Lexus ES300 (2001-now)
1995 Lexus SC400 (2002-now)

1976 Ford Pinto, Silver w/ sexy blue pin stripe. I suspected parents did not love me when they got it for me.
1979 Cutlass Supreme, Silver
1983 Ford Mustang GT 5.0, Silver
1984 GMC (S-15??) mini-pickup (UGH!) Green metallic, no radio
1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport, Red
**(finished higher edjekation) <--- important milestone in life** yippee!**
1995 Lexus SC400 Red
2001 Mercedes SL500 Black
2002 Lexus SC430 Neiman Marcus (long LONG way from the Silver Pinto);)

Originally posted by Phil
Lots of window noise, coupled with noisey engine.

I'm surprised you found that to be the case. My family has a Sequoia and, even though it is a newer platform than the LX, it is far less luxurious. It does, however, have the same engine. I am very impressed at how quiet this HUGE Toyota is. I would say engine and wind noise both are (dare I say)better than my RX.

First car was a 1939 Ford Coupe. I have owned 50 cars to date. I obtained my driver license at age 14 and I am now 62 years old. I now owne a 01' LS430, 01' Subaru Outback LL Bean and a restored 69' Mach 1 Ford Mustang.

I think I might be able to give Khark a run for his money, but I think he's still got me!

72 Nova SS
68 Nova SS
69 Cutlass convertable
85 Volks Rabbit
89 Golf GTI
91 Golf GTI
89 Supra
91 300ZX TT

all of the following are within the last 5 years

95 Eclipse GST
95 BMW M3
97 BMW M3
98 BMW M3
94 Supra TT
01 Honda S2000 ... got in a straight up trade for the SupraTT
01 BMW 330CI
00 BMW 540I
94 Supra TT ...796 rwhp
98 Lexus GS 400 ... current
99 Caddy Escalade ...current
89 Toyota 4x4 pickup ... current


Bikes:

88 Ninja 900
90 Ninja 1000
95 GSXR 750
97 GSXR 750
99 GSXR 750
00 TL1000R
01 GSXR 750
02GSXR 750... current

I probably forgot some beaters from back in the day. I think this is showing my age.

1984 Red Nissan 200SX Hatchback 5 Speed- Awesome Car and will always be my favorite cause it was my first.

1994 Charcoal Nissan Maxima GXE- 4+ Years of incredible service, rock solid, nothing but good memories.

1997 Black on Tan Nissan Maxima SE 5 Spd- Piece of garbage. Unloaded it after two months, learned my lesson to never buy on EBAY out of state.

1998 Black on Black Nissan Maxima SE 5 Spd- Absolutely loaded with every option and tastefully modded. Had it for a year, nothing but pure pleasure. Never ever had anything to worry about. Unloaded it 15K miles and a year later for $600 than what I paid for it.

1999 Imperial Jade GS 400- Gourgeous car but has slight little flaws I'd never expect on a $55K car.

1988 Caddilac Fleetwood Deville- Current beater. Gray on Gray. 4.5L V8. Cant say anything. Got it for $200, could leave it anywhere. A real score.

Some of you guys were spoiled! :D

I got ya'll beat on the first car bucket award.

1981 Isuzu I-Mark DIESEL!!! It was about a 3rd or 4th hand car at the point I got it.

Oh man, everyone could hear me coming for miles in that thing. Black smoke spewing...I couldn't wait for a biker or a convertible to get behind so I could floor it. Once the car downshifted and the RPMs went up it spewed that black smoke all over em. I know, I know, I'm bad but I was younger and dumber.

One time I zoned out for a second and even put regular gas in that SOB, you know what....it still ran! Never even hiccuped or anything. I freakin hated putting diesel in that thing...I always had to get the plastic glove from the counter, the girlies were really impressed with that move. :egads:


Peace,
Mark Mac

Life and history of my cars

1) 1975 pontiac venture (used sisters car she bought brand new ) crashed 3 months later

2) 1970 pontiac firebird (semi souped up ran mid 12's 1/4 mile)

3) 1983 mazda b2000 (really ugly but only $5,000.00 brand new)

4) 1979 pontiac firebird (junk 301 motor left it in california)

5) 1967 pontiac firebird (yes it was a bad a$$ car ran low 11's street legal)

6) 1985 pontiac firebird ( sold it after 2 months got married)

7) 1990 GMC truck (bought brand new v-6)

8) 1989 GMC Z71 ( had to have a v-8 nice truck)

9) 1993 GMC yukon ( this was a great vehicle)

10) 1999 GMC Z71 (bought brand new sold 1 year later decided I wanted a car again)

11) 1999 cadillac eldorado ( super nice car but realiabilty was a joke only 35,000 miles)

12) 1997 LEXUS SC 400 (I've owned for 1 yr now just hit 60,000 so far so good)

Yes I have owned these vehicles as you can tell I trade quite often and I'm still lovin the lex as of today hey I'm still young will turn 38 this year to many on this board that sound like eternity but remember I was young once and thought people over 40 were history , by the way forgot about the 79 ford pinto, ???? fiat, 1984 mazda glc, plus 81 honda cb 900,1978 suzuki 1000etc. I gues altimzers(sp) has set in good day all

1935 Chevy 4 door (1950)
1939 Ford 2 door (1951)
1941 Buick Century 4 door (1952)
1948 Pontiac 2 door fastback (1953)
1950 Pontiac Catilina 2 door hardtop, eventually installed 331 C.I Cadillac engine (1955-1964)
1951 Pontiac Convert, later installed 331 C.I. Cadillac engine (1957-1962)
1953 Pontiac 2 door hardtop (1958)
1953 Studebaker Champion Coupe with 414 C.I. Cadillac engine (1963-1965)
1964 Corvair Spyder Convert turbocharged (1961-1963)
1965 Pontiac GTO 2 door hardtop (1965-1967)
1965 Corvair Monza Convert (1967-1972)
1965 Chevy Impala 2 Dr. hardtop (1969)
1966 Pontiac GTO 2 door hardtop (1970)
1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 bought new (1967-1970)
1968 Pontiac Firebird OHV 6Cyl. Conv. (1970-1972)
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convert (1972-1997)
1969 VW Bus with Corvair engine I installed (1980-1985)
1969 Corvair Corsa Coupe (1972-1980)
1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Ram Air bought new (1970-1992)
1970 VW dune buggy I built
1971 VW Bus with Corvair engine I installed (1985-1990)
1971 VW dune buggy with 180 H.P. Turbo Corvair engine that I built
Several VW Bugs of various years
1979 Chevy van (1988-1997)
1982 Mazda RX7 (1986-2000)
1992 Toyota Camry (1996-now)
1995 Lexus ES300 (2001-now)
1995 Lexus SC400 (2002-now)

Well here is my list of cars:
1974 Chevrolet Nova 250 ci gas drinker 12mpg hiway
1976 Toyota Corolla bright red
1981 Toyota Corona LE Beige
197? AMC Pacer from my wife Brown W/woodgrain
1985 Suzuki SA310 (from Puerto Rico) mint green
1987 Toyota Camry Burgundy Pearl
1992 Toyota Camry Blue (Pearl?)
1997 Toyota Avalon Black/Black Leather
2000 Lexus RX300 Black/Beige (sold to my son) might buy it back as he might need a Tundra
1997 Lexus LS400 Black/Beige (preowned in 2002 41000 miles) Came from a Chauffer
passenger side front never used seat factory new door handle area no marks.
I swore when I got the LS
NO REAR WHEEL DRIVE Darn did it ever snow now!!!
NO BLACK third black vehicle in a row
NO BEIGE LEATHER gets dirty in a hurry
NO V8 too much gas
YES THE PRICE WAS RIGHT!!! SOLD!!!

1971 Ford Maverick
1971 Olds Cutlass Supreme
1970 Dodge Polara
1974 Olds Custom Crusier Wagon
1985 Caprice Classic
1987 Ford F-150
1988 Ford Tempo
1988 Ford T-Bird Turbo Coupe
1989 Ford Bronco
1989 Chevy Corvette
1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon
1991 Toyota Celica
1993 Lexus SC400
1990 Mazda MX6 Turbo
1995 Ford Taurus
2000 Nissan Maxima
2001 Lexus RX300
2001 Lexus GS430

18 Cars:egads:

Personally owned

1976 Toyota Corolla Wagon: handme down, pass on thru family type of car.
1986 Mazda 626GT Coupe (4 cyl. Turbo 5 spd)
1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi (6 cyl. Supercharged 4 spd auto)
2002 Lexus ES 300
2003 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (coming soon)

In the house
1996 Dodge Intrepid ES
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 short bed
1964 Chevelle SS Convertable
1981 Honda CB400T

sj

1991 LS400
1995 LS400,
1996 mustang cobra, mystic:egads: I was Ford Service Department's favorite Customer
1998 Camaro Z28
2000 Incon TT Camaro SS
NOW
1998 LS400
1998 GS400
2003 Tundra Limited..Not very happy with it, not my type of car, but essential for my business..

http://auctionauto.net/auctionauto-pics/Fiat-Bertone/02.JPG
Fiat X1/9 was my first car, I had one, candy red, saddle int.....broke down almost every day, but loved it!

I have had way too many to list......
I'll give you the recent ones.............

94 Pontiac TransAm
96 Pontiac Ram Air Hurst Formula
99 Pontiac TransAm 30th Anniv Daytona 500 pace car
01 Ford LIghtning

http://groups.msn.com/UncleNicksNeighborhood/the30thand94ta.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=152

Sorry, this was my favorite.

My first car was a 1939 Ford coupe with a hot rodded the flathead in it. I was thirteen years old when I got that car! I have owned fifty vehicles since. Presently own a restored 1969 Mach1 Mustang, 2001 LS430, and a 2001 Subaru Outback LL Bean.

Originally posted by UncleNick
Sorry, this was my favorite.

Do you miss having a muscle car? I miss the torque and the sound of the engine:(

first car 95 acura integra rs ( trade it in for gsr )
second car 95 acura integra gsr( got stolen )
95 BMW M3:D

my first car is the current car i own now.. i had this car since i was 16
1995 Lexus sc400 :)
my 2nd car was a 96 integra LS, then a week later it got stolen, then my dad sold it.
i used the integra as a beater car to get around.

82 Oldsmobile Starfire - I was 16. It caught fire one night when I snuck out. Had to call my parents for a lift.:egads:
89 Mazda B2200 - Minitruck thing.
93 Chevy Cavalier - Over heated and blew the head gasket. New engine was $1100. Car was only worth $1200.
97 Ford Contour - Traded it in on my first SC. Reliable but very blah.
92 SC400 - Gone. Damn truck.:(
00 Mitsu Eclipse GT - Wish I'd hit the truck while driving this POS. still got it unfortunately
95 SC400 - Current baby.

Originally posted by MQM
Do you miss having a muscle car? I miss the torque and the sound of the engine:(


Yes I do, but do not miss the amount of time the car spent at any given Pontiac dealer for warranty repair :egads:

Let's see, 6 rear gears, conv tops, 2 trans, window mtrs, ect.....typical F-Body, but a blast to drive!

Yes I do, but do not miss the amount of time the car spent at any given Pontiac dealer for warranty repair

I had a 99 WS-6, I dropped a rod at 6000 miles among other small things!! I still loved the car.

1989 Silverado- (Still own)
1998 Pontiac T/A
1999 Pontiac T/A WS-6
1996 Ford Explorer
1996 Eagle Talon TSI
1995 BMW M3
1993 Lexus SC400 (sold to my sister)
1994 Ford F150 (still Own)
2001 Lexus IS300 (still own)
1996 Chevy Silverado (still Own)

I am only 21. All the trucks are for my business.

99 ES300...still have it

First Car : Toyota Truck w/ chevy small bolck engine and 40" SuperSwamper.
Second Car: Nissan 240 SX SE (bought it brand new that year) , Swapped engine to SR20DET
Third Car : Traded the 240SX for LS400 :D

LS is way better and comfortable

Originally posted by LS400Dom
First Car : Toyota Truck w/ chevy small bolck engine and 40" SuperSwamper.
Second Car: Nissan 240 SX SE (bought it brand new that year) , Swapped engine to SR20DET
Third Car : Traded the 240SX for LS400 :D

LS is way better and comfortable

It seems the LS is your first vehicle with it's original, intended, engine...what gives? :p
What year was your 240?

I have a '95 that I'm selling right now, would love to have the SR20 (or RB) in it, but it's an auto. I hope to find a '97 or '98 5-speed, eventually.

Started off with a 95 chevy blazer - still in one piece when I returned it to my dad : P
1999 Acura Integra
1994 Supra TT
1991 Nissan 300ZX
1993 Subaru Impreza stationwagon - had some great times with the AWD
2002 Subaru WRX
2001 Pontiac Firebird
1999 M coupe
1999 Lexus SC300

Currently own the last two cars and are both up for sale to fund my new project..

Originally posted by LexRX
It seems the LS is your first vehicle with it's original, intended, engine...what gives? :p
What year was your 240?

I have a '95 that I'm selling right now, would love to have the SR20 (or RB) in it, but it's an auto. I hope to find a '97 or '98 5-speed, eventually.

It was 1990 S13. It has 180,000 miles on it before the swap. BTW, you could get SR20 w/ manual tranny all together for a good price these days. I had to pay $ 3500.00 from a company in Florida 3 years ago and that was only for the engine :mad: .

Well I loved the S13, the handling was superb, it took corner just like Porche. I am not kidding !! I have tried a stock Porche 911 and my S13 on the track.
Don't sell it just to get a younger 240 w/ manual gearbox, get a SR240 for your car instead. It will be a fun car to drive in weekend.

Check this site :http://www.240sx.org/ you might find someone who sells SR20

Regards
Dominic

Originally posted by UncleNick
Yes I do, but do not miss the amount of time the car spent at any given Pontiac dealer for warranty repair :egads:

Let's see, 6 rear gears, conv tops, 2 trans, window mtrs, ect.....typical F-Body, but a blast to drive!

I have driven that car with the top down through a mountain road in Washington State. It was fun. Loved the throaty sound from the exhausts when you hit the accelerator.

BTW, it was a rental car.....but I enjoyed it. :D

The Conv Trans was an awsome car with top down, throaty exhaust, gobs, gobs of tire smoking power but just not a reliable car to drive everyday. Now, If you left it in the garage and never drove it...great car.

1)1968 Ford torino
2) 1968 Linclon Continental. ( suicide doors, PARTY CAR)
3) 1971 Linclon Conttintal 2 door
4)1975 Chrysler Cordoba ( direct from Ricardo Montalban!!!!!) first NEW car
5)1981 Honda Accord 4 door Great car. First "family" car
6)1985 jeep Cherokee 1st car of my 4wd stage
7) 1987 jeep grand cherekoe wood grain & all
8) 1989 jeep grand cherokee liked it so much i did it twice ( both were money pits)
9) 1993 jeep grand cherokee limited Great Car last car of my 4wd stage
10)1995 Buick Riveria best american car i have ever had. supercharged v6 chrome wheels pearl white
11)1998 cadillac Deville concors First & last caddy blk/blk looked like a million rode like ****
12)2001 Lexus ls430 most unbelievalbe car i have ever owend or driven.....cant ever imagine owning anything else but a big lexus ever again..Cant wait to see what the 04 will look like
My wife now drives th 4wd. 2003 GX470 after having 2 RX300s
LEXUS family all the way!!!!!!!

i had a 2002 honda civic EX for my first car. it was a manual thats the only thing i miss since ive had my GS.
well that and the great gas mileage... gotta appreciate it with the prices of gas now haha

~ Stella

Wow, not as many as I thought but spanning 44 years (1958-2002). Here they are listed in the order purchased:

1962 Chevy Impala 2 dr hardtop
1958 Chevy Belair 2 dr hardtop
1964 Chevy Impala 2 dr hardtop
1968 Pontiac Catalina convertible
1966 Chevy Impala wagon
1971 VW Type 3 (square back)
1980 Honda Accord
1982 VW Vanagon diesel (ugh)
1987 Honda Accord
1967 Chevy Impala SS convertible
1993 Volvo 850 GLT
1997 Honda Accord
1996 Lexus SC400
1993 Toyota 4x4 pickup
1999 Lexus SC400
2002 Lexus SC430

Also had three motorcycles over this period, two Japanese and one throaty Italian.

93' sc300

Here's my short list I've accumulated by age 23 with a litte history behind each one. I hope I can add some real superstars to the list, of course my Lexus SC300 being the first:D I'm curious to see what others have owned.

1.1986 Honda Civic - totaled at 160K++ by an old lady on the way to the store

2.1987 Chevy Celebrity - stopped running at 117k

3.1992 Honda Accord - sold recenty at 146k, best running car I've owned

4. 1999 Chevy Z-28 convertible - brought low and sold high for a sizeable profit at 33K

5. 1995 Lexus SC300 5spd - current car, no plans to sell

1. 1981 AMC Concord station wagon (hand-me-down high school car)
2. 1991 Saturn SC (first model year, my first brand new car--a delight!)
3. 1992 Saturn SC (traded in my wife's Geo Storm for this once we got married)
4. 1995 Saturn SC2 (traded in my '91 when in for an oil change and regretted it big time)
5. 1997 Acura Integra GS-R (traded in the '92 Saturn and moved into the world of upscale carmakers)
6. 1998 Acura 3.0 CL (got rid of the Saturn lemon and have loved this car ever since)
7. 2000 BMW M Roadster (wife got the convertible bug and we decided to splurge while we still didn't have kids)
8. 2002 Lexus GS430 (traded in the M for a "family car", but still wanted luxury and power)

Now we've got our first little one on the way and I'm trying to decide if we're going for another sports car or a sport ute when I trade in the Acura... Great thread idea, by the way!

91 acura integra
95 lexus sc400 / 96 acura integra -stolen :D

the 96 teg was my beater.. my dad didnt like my 20mpg sc.

1999 ES300 was my first car...and I still have it.

I'm lookin to get a 95 SC300 5 Spd, hopefully soon...

btw, check this thread out
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16549&highlight=cars+owned

1991 Toyota Corolla DX--Super White
1994 Toyota Camry LE 4-cylinder--Cashmere Beige
1995 BMW 318i--Jet Black
1996 Lexus ES300--Black Onyx

1. 1965 Saab 95 (got used from my parents in 1968, sold when stationed in the Philippines)
2. 1971 Volkswagen Superbeetle
3. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D (bought used in 1975)
4. 1995 Saturn SL2
5. 2002 Lexus RX300

Cars I have (or had) accumulated by 17:

1. 1995 Lexus ES300 - 1st luv - paid off, will keep as long as possible
2. 2003 Nissan 350Z Track - bought very low to aid distressed friend's inability to keep up with payments; sold high following week
3. 1999 DINAN BMW M3 Convertible - bought very low from police auction (former prime Chicago drug dealer's car:D ) - sold at market value a few days ago


FUTURE PLANS: 94-95 Accord Coupe 5spd (if I find one in time) or else Scion xB for college (something not so showy)

My list of previously and currently owned vehicles.

1989 Honda Prelude Si 4WS minor mods sold

1996 Honda Prelude VTEC minor mods sold

1989 Honda CRX HF hybrid b16 heavily moded sold

1969 Chevy Nova Inline 6 stock sold

1992 Honda Civic Dx sedan fully built turbocharged b16 was heavily moded, now in pieces still have it

1990 Lexus LS400 just acquired a few months ago stock for now.

Thats about it. as you can tell I was a Honda guy from the start and still am , just needed to do something other than that.

95 acura integra rs(trade-in)
95 acura integra gsr(got stolen)
95 bmw m3 (trade-in)
97 bmw 740i(trade-in 2001 for my lexus gs300)
97 mb e420(still have it)
99 bmw 328i(trade-in)

Here goe's

1) 1975 pontiac venture
2) 1972 pontiac firebird
3) 1984 mazda B2000 (brand new)
4)1979 pontiac firebird
5)1967 pontiac firebird (perfect car 400 4speed)
6)1985 pontiac firebird
7) 1974 ford ranchero
8)1990 gmc truck (brand new)
9)1993 gmc yukon
10)1999 gmc ext cab 4x4 (brand new)
11) 1999 cadillac eldorado
12) 1997 lexus sc400
13) 1995 ford explorer (something for winter months)

beetle
Bentley
to many caddys to list about 10
63 vette
68 vette
69 vette
yenko nova
71 vette
prerunner trucks,,,4
club van
chevy van
633
740
dino ferrari
turbo vulva
sc400 92
Viper 01
Prowler 99 00 still have one 440hp
CTS
Hummer H2
gs430
diesel truck, 580 hp
toyota camry
m3
new beetle

My favorites
all the Lexus
633
Dino
and my very fast diesel truck



:eek2:

1990 Pegoute 205 GTI
1993 Mazda MX-3 V6
1995 Subaru Impreza GT/Turbo (Stolen)
1999 Subaru Impreza GT/Turbo (My Brother totalled it after 2 days!!)
1999 Subaru Impreza GT/Turbo
2000 Lexus RX300 AWD (Current)

59 Mercury Convertible. My first , paid $50 in 1968 when I got my license and sold for $50 a year later.
58 MGA
64 Galaxy 500XL ( 4 speed and a 390C.I. with 4 bbl carb , bucket seats and an FM radio)
63 T-Bird
66 Mustang
67 Cougar
70 something Monte Carlo
a few V W's of various years
a whole bunch of others that I can't remember until about 1985 then...
85 Camry
86 Buick Park Ave
280Z can't remember the year - fun car
85 or so Audi 5000S
92 LS400
98 GS300
85 Corvette- fun car, bought it in 97 with 30K miles sold it with only 35K miles on it
86 560SL- little big car. Had it for 2 months, hated it, wife liked it.
94 Z28 Conv - my fav fun car: triple black, modded and fast as hell...Sold it when oldest son got learner's permit. I miss that one. It only had 14Kmiles on her of which I did 2K.
98 BMW 740i - service Pig
99 GS400
97 Grand Cherokee LTD - still have for winter use. Put on a glass pack muffler for rumble.
2000 LS400

Plus a number of others for wife and kids. I do like cars...

Murph

1992 Isuzu Trooper
1993 Lexus LS 400
2002 Lexus IS 300
I am looking to use public transportation after selling my IS 300.

1983 Honda Accord EX
1986 Peugeot 505S
1989 Nissan Maxima SE
1996 Mercedes-Benz E320
1997 Nissan Maxima SE (still have this car)
1999 Lexus GS400 (my car)

Looking for a winter beater to park the GS this winter. Anybody selling something under $2K that is in good condition? :)

1)66 Falcon
2)73 chevelle
3)80 mazda 626
4)66 nova
5)65 bug
6)80 Chevy SB 4x4
7)69 Chevy truck
9)55 Pro street 2dr post
10)87 Corvette
11)91 Z28
12)85 Toyota 4X4
13)87 Mustang gt
14)94 1ton dually chevy
15)94 TT Supra 6spd
16)99 expidition
17)2000 Super duty crew pwrstroke
18)2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
19) 2001Toy Avalon
20)2002 Honda Odyssey
21) 2000Lexus Gs400
22)2003 Tahoe
Bikes
77 suzuki tr185
86 Ninja 600
90 Ninja 600
91 Ninja 750
91 Cr500
77 Shovel head Harley
95 Heritage HD
I know this old but couldn't resist to actually make a list. I don't think I missed anything. I guess I have a problem. I suppose that's alot for someone that is currently only 35.
Dean

Current cars are:
1988 Subaru RX
2002 IS300
2004 325Ci

Previous cars would be:
2003 Murano
2003 GMC 2500HD
1988 CRX
1992 Civic
1995 civic
1999 Civic
2000 Prelude
1984 300zx
1991 300zxTT
1985 Skylark
1998 Frontier

There might be more, but that is all that I can remember off the tops of my head

1993 Lexus ES300
1994 Lexus ES300
1997 Audi A4

Perhaps you should rephrase this question to: How many cars have you actually OWNED?
Most new vehicles go out the door either leased or financed by the bank.......one does not actually OWN it until the loan is paid off and the title is transferred.

1993 black Nissan SE-V6 pick-up (nice hauler vehicle, and no probs)
1996 black/black/black Lexus ES300 Coach Edition (click link in my sig for more details) ;)
2001 black/tan Lexus ES300 (current car)

Anyone see a pattern from my cars? :p

Won't list them all in the interest of time (also makes me feel old). But the last four have been the first gen Infiniti Q45 (nice car), Nissan 300ZX twin turbo, M roadster and the GS400. Over the same period a string of SUVs: full-sze Bronco, Isuzu Trooper. Expedition and an RX 300. Owned 11 others prior to these not counting cars bought for three kids. Will sell the RX300 this fall, but plan to keep my 2000 GS400. Never felt this way before about a car after four years and 60k miles. But then I've never modified one before.

1991 BMW 325is (White)
1994 BMW 325i (Burgundy Red)
1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited (Green)
2004 Lexus IS300 SportCross (Black Onyx)

Current:
2001 IS300
1999 Escalade, ATI Procharged! (My wife's)
2000 Corvette Coupe, 368ci LS6

Past:
1999 Honda Accord EX
1995 DRM Corvette coupe
1994 Honda Civic EX coupe
1993 Steeda Mustang notchback
1990 Mustang GT Convertible
1989 Mustang LX 5.0 306/Vortech
1985 Plymouth Colt premier turbo sedan (POS, but very quick)
1982 Dodge Omni

In Myanmar (Burma)
1992 toyota carina diesel
1996 toyota mark II diesel turbo
1998 mitshubishi pajero super exceccd



In USA
PUBLIC transportationS:(
2003 acura rsx

1981 Chevy Camaro
1989 Chevy S-10
1995 Mazda 323
1998 Mitsu Galant
1998 Nissan Maxima
1999 Toyota Corolla
2001 Jeep Grand Chokee

Now as listed in my signature

This is an old post reborn. I'll bite...I don't remember answering it before.

69 plymouth satellite
73 monte carlo
77 monte carlo
85 nissan sentra
90 sentra
93 camaro
94 escort
96 camaro rs
94 infiniti j30
95 infiniti g20
95 benz c280
currently
95 sc300
99 es300

The first 3 were cars my parents bought for me in hs and college. The rest were cars bought by me.

rps13
MKIV Supra Turbo
LS400
RX7
E36 M3
MKIII Supra
68 Camaro
I suck, my father's list of car is amazing. From a 32 ford up to his Chayenne 37 years later.

To the best of my memory, and it ain't great at 46... ;

1965 Ford Custom 500 (Galaxie clone) Wrecked it when I was 17 ( welcome to the fun world of driving!)...took the 289 out of it and put it in a...

1965 Mustang - Bought it for $75 as it had a blown motor and rusted quarter panels and bad paint. (It was the first car I painted myself at age 18). Did the motor swap myself too. I was poor, so I had to learn to be my own mechanic, body man, and paint guy. That car was burning 1 qt of oil per week when I sold it to another young kid for $500.

1971 Chevy cargo van. I started playing in bands, and needed to haul people and equipment.

1973 Chevy custom van Needed the captain's chairs and folding bed for....ehh...my aspiring band work & travelling. Yeah, that's it!

1976 Cadillac Seville Aqua blue -green, really rare color. Real wire wheels ( yowzaaa), RWD with an Olds 350 electronically FI engine, the first of it's kind. Cool car for it's time. I was a ~23 y.o. long-haired white rock musician with a pimp car, lol. Go figure.

1980 Cadillac Seville Two tone brown (can't blame it on drugs-I didn't do them). Thought I'd "upgrade" to the next gen Seville, BIG mistake! FWD, bustle- back design, car was utter crap for me. Too many problems to list. Yeah, it was used, but still...I regret that one. If that was how the 'other half lived' I wanted none of it. I doubt I owned it 1 year.

1984 Lincoln Mark VII Silver with charcoal interior. Great car. Rode like on a cloud, air springs etc. Anemic ( that year) 5.0 V8 with ~160 HP but car was well built for a Ford product. Made me forget the '80 Seville at least.

1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Gun metal gray color. 5.0 H.O. this time, the Mustang motor. Torquey, fun car. I sold it to my brother @ 120k and the air springs then quickly took a dump (collapsed). The proprietary parts from Ford were really $$$ at the time. I won't sell a car to family now since that, but my bro doesn't hold it against me. He got it fixed and enjoyed the car a few years more.

1989 Ford Thunderbird SC I have owned this car for 13 years now. Unique car. The supercharged / intercooled model. 315 lb ft of torque @ 2600 RPM means gobs of grunt just off idle. Fun car to lay rubber with. Heavy, but still a good handling car with computer controlled soft/firm suspension.The first car I have modded; 3:55 gears, Lentech transmission, CAI, exhaust, pulleys lowered and rims etc. I painted it black in 1997, and I've won a 1st place trophy with it this year at an All-Ford show. Still a blast to drive, and it has ~220k on original motor, never been apart. Thank you Mobil 1.( If I can get that kind of longevity out of a Ford pushrod V6, just think of what I can do with my GS400).

1993 Mazda Miata Wife's car really, it has 133k on it now (bought it at 68k) and it's so far cost us ~$200 in repairs over the last 6 years. Amazingly reliable car. Not my cup of tea, but I do enjoy NOT working on it. :)

1998 Lexus GS400 Never had a car this good, a dream come true really. Stock, and it's enough for me at the moment. I would like to tighten up the suspension in the future and lower it slightly, but that's about all It needs for my tastes. The wife likes the suppleness more than I dislike the handling, so it's fine for now. When we can replace her Miata with a 350Z 'vert or used SC430, the GS can take on a different role for me, and I can mod it to my tastes. I am a hardcore Lexus guy now. 'Nuff said. :)

First Car: Lexus SC 400. Welcome to the world of Totaled. :(

Second Car: Lexus GS 300. Modded a bit. :)

-Anthony

Originally posted by bitkahuna
Great loyalty, but never say never.

BMW, Mercedes, and Audi to name 3 make great cars and things change all the time. Maybe one day you'll want a Porsche.

The original poster here had a good point. Lexus products ARE addicting. Once you have had a taste of the best, it is indeed hard to go back to second best.

Previous:
1991 Nissan 240SX-Absolutely totalled
1994 Honda Accord LX-Front-end totalled

Present:
1992 SC300-Praying that it won't get totalled

my first car : '94 toyota camry : she's still running strong, tho she's my daily car, she gets me places
my second car: '92 lexus sc400 : she's my baby, 90% of my income goes to her, she makes me happy

Originally posted by UncleNick
Yes I do, but do not miss the amount of time the car spent at any given Pontiac dealer for warranty repair :egads:

Let's see, 6 rear gears, conv tops, 2 trans, window mtrs, ect.....typical F-Body, but a blast to drive!

You are not the first person to find out that F-bodies, quality-wise, were garbage.
GM did not drop these cars for nothing.

Lets see here.

1980 Chevy Malibu 4 door
1964 Chevy Impala with hydros :)
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/48aee570/bc/Impala/__sr_/DSC01049.jpg?phC3UmABOMyTv.Ar
1989 Chevy 2500 full size
1991 Eagle Talon TSI AWD 13.2@99
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/48aee570/bc/Talon/__sr_/1105p1040890.jpg?phB3UmAB4qZtaJJW
1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD 13.02@ 103
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/48aee570/bc/Talon/__sr_/red+talon.jpg?phB3UmAB8y.jDPZl

and now my new baby :)

I just got my GS400 in september and turned 21 in january. Im already thinking about what car is next! I think im too dangerous for myself! lol

1st '85 Toyota Pick Up; 275,000 Miles
2nd '93 Toyota 4Runner; 90,000 Miles
3rd '96 Lexus ES 300; 220,000 Miles
4th '96 Lexus GS 300; 88,000 Miles
5th '98 Lexus SC 400; 90,000 Miles

Hey Doug, black cars always look good. My 4Runner was black, and it always looked great after a wash and wax job. It did get dirty much faster and I had to wash it alot. After I got my ES 300, I remembered that feeling after I purchased the car I should have gotten the black one. I'm happy with my green ES now, I want to get a Toyota Tundra, maybe I'll get it in black. Toyota/Lexus all the way.

Here's the list:
92 civic si w/b16 swap
92 integra ls 4-door
94 accord ex
91 240sx
00 audi a4 quattro 1.8t
99 trooper
95 sc300

Damn....7 cars in 5 years. I'm never satisified.....once I get a car I really want I find something I want even more! I'm sure its not just me:cool:

My favorites were probably the civic (being my 1st and all) and the 240. RWD IS DA SHIZNIT!!! The audi was cool too, but too expensive and too many problems. I still haven't recieved my sc300 (its been over a month :mad: ) so I can't really say anything about it, but from what I'm hearing its going on the favorite list!

84 ford thunderbird (totaled)
87 xcab toyota pickup (sold)
87 MKIII toyota supra (my first showcar; sold)
91 toyota cressida (oldschool lexus hehe)
92 integra ls bore B16 race engine (stolen)
98 integra gsr (totaled)
99 accord ex swap engine to turbocharged prelude H22 @7psi (sales pending)
02 lexus GS430 w/navi

96 Chevy S-10 pickup
98 Sebring convertible
02 Acura TL-S
02 BMW 330ci
04 Audi A4

:cylon:

first car: 92 Olds Cutlass Ciera
96 acura 2.5TL
90 Pontiac 6000LE (bought it and sold it in 2 weeks....quick 600 bucks)
04 Nissan Ser Spec V 6-Speed
99 Lexus GS400
I really need to stop switching cars...... I think the Lexus should last at least a year...then probably another LEX. :D

1st: 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2L-4 (16-17) bleh.
2nd: 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity 75th anniversary edition (17-20) A total tank that was stronger, heavily armored, and quite litterally refused to die.

3rd: 1992 Lexus SC400 (21-now) yeah baby...

Next: 98+ SC400, but regardless of which, I dont think I'll be selling the one I have.

1962 Toyota FJ40 land cruiser (muddin toy, off road use only), somewhere in the alaska wilderness abandoned...)

1992 Ford Explorer ~630,000 miles
1987 Ford Ranger ~280,000 miles
1995 Ford Contour ~385,000 miles

2002 Chrysler Concorde Limited (still have it)
2002 F-150 (still have it)
1990 LExus ES250 (still have it)
1968 Charger R/T.

1984 chevy cavilier rs
1989 ford escort
1984 toyota corolla
1989 chevy s-10
1989 nissan
1998 chevy 1500
1998 honda civic ex
1956 ford fairline custom
1989 300zx
1999 gs300 crystal white
2002 lexus rx300
1999 lincoln navigator
2003 infinty g35
1991 honda crx
1999 gs300 antique bronze mica

'72 Ford Mustang
'86 Mitsubishi Galant
'88 Chevy S-10
'90 Ford Escort
'93 Eagle Talon
'95 Mitsubishi Galant
'99 Chevy Silverado
'00 Chevy S-10 - still own
'01 Chevy Blazer
'02 Lexus IS300
'91 GMC Syclone - still own
'04 Lexus GX470 - still own

84 Toyota Camry ->
92 Toyota Corolla ->
94 Honda Accord ->
98 Jeep Grand Cherokee ->
01 Lexus LX470 (wife's DD)

94 Ford Explorer ->
93 Lexus SC400 ->
00 Mercedes CLK320 ->
03 Saab 9-3 ->
04 Infiniti FX35 (my DD)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/bodiesenmotion/BEAST_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/bodiesenmotion/sexy_doug.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/bodiesenmotion/5er3.jpg

You guys SURE you want to know how many cars I'VE owned? :uh:

That is a LONG post. :eek2:

1982 Honda Accord LX (hatchback)
1991 Honda Civic DX (4 door)
1986 Honda Prelude Si
1995 Volkswagen Golf Sport
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport
1998 GMC Yukon SLT
1999 Nissan Maxima SE
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
2005 Lexus GS430

Although the GS is my favorite so far, the Jeep and VW were a blast to own. I only wish more cars were made like my VW...the car should've been totalled twice, but still ran beautifully until the day I had to give her up. :)

Turbo Charged Camry 5 speed and a 99 GS400 (current). :thumbup:

1969 Pontiac GTO - crashed
1995 325is - crashed
1999 Honda Prelude - crashed
1990 560SEL -still own
1999 E430 -still own
2003 G500 -sold
2005 SLK55 AMG - still own

My current 2001 Lexus ES 300 & my 1991 Buick Riviera! Both awesome rides!! :D :cool: :p :woohoo:

I use to drive my dads LS, and the he got me my SC3 in 06'.....

So this is my first car........:D

Well here is my list of cars:
1974 Chevrolet Nova 250 ci gas drinker 12mpg hiway
1976 Toyota Corolla bright red
1981 Toyota Corona LE Beige
197? AMC Pacer from my wife Brown W/woodgrain
1985 Suzuki SA310 (from Puerto Rico) mint green
1987 Toyota Camry Burgundy Pearl
1992 Toyota Camry Blue (Pearl?)
1997 Toyota Avalon Black/Black Leather
2000 Lexus RX300 Black/Beige (sold to my son) might buy it back as he might need a Tundra
1997 Lexus LS400 Black/Beige (preowned in 2002 41000 miles) Came from a Chauffer
passenger side front never used seat factory new door handle area no marks.
I swore when I got the LS
NO REAR WHEEL DRIVE Darn did it ever snow now!!!
NO BLACK third black vehicle in a row
NO BEIGE LEATHER gets dirty in a hurry
NO V8 too much gas
YES THE PRICE WAS RIGHT!!! SOLD!!!

Time to update the 2000 RX300 went to my manager when my son bought a 2006 GS300 AWD
I got the 2004 Toyota Prius
now a 2006 RX400h CPO:):thumbup:

1985 Porsche 930 (911) 3.0 turbo (2000-2004)
1990'ish Mercedes SL500 -R129 (2000-2006)
1994 Mercedes S500 (summer 2004)
2002 Mercedes ML350 (summer 2005)
2001 Mercedes CL600 -R215 (2006)
2007 Lexus 2Gen IS300 (2006-now) <-- my first brand new car LOL I should have baught a used one

1983 Honda Prelude (stolen in 1993)
1989 Ford Taurus Sedan
2000 Acura 3.2TL
2001 Saturn SL1
2004 Honda Pilot EX-L (current)
2007 IS250 AWD (current)

1985 Olds Cutlass Ciera - it never ran :(
1989 Ford Tempo
1994 Ford Escort
1993 Ford Escort GT
1990 Dodge Omni - OUCH!
1996 Mazda 626
2000 Nissan Maxima - current
1993 Nissan 300zx
2003 Acura 3.2CL-S
2000 BMW 740iL
1996 Mercedes C36 AMG
1998 BMW M3/4/5
2002 BMW 745i
2006 Lexus ES330
2004 Audi TT 3.2 DSG Vert
2000 BMW M5
2000 Acura Integra
2004 BMW 330ci ZHP
1994 BMW 530i - current
2003 Lexus GS300 SD CW/Saddle (picking her up in two weeks!)

1958 Hillman Minx (4 door)(acquired 1963 - sold 1965)
1965 Sunbeam Tiger (bought new - sold 1967)
1967 Toyota Corona (bought new - 4 door, drove for 20 years - sold 1987)
1960 Alfa Romeo Sprint (acquired 1971 - sold 1980)
1965 Lotus Super Seven (acquired 1980 - still own)
1980 Lotus Esprit Series 1 (acquired 1981 - sold 1995)
1985 Mercedes Benz 190 (four door)(bought new - sold 1995)
1991 Lotus Elan (M100)(bought new - still own)
1965 Lotus Type 30 (sports racer see www.lotus30.com )(acquired 1978 - sold 1984)
1995 Lexus GS300 (first generation)(bought new - sold 2005)
2002 Mercedes Benz SLK32 AMG (bought new - still own)
2006 Lexus GS430 (third generation)(bought new - still own)

Cars
85 Celica GT-S
85 Accord
90 Cutlas Calais
92 240SX SE Coupe
92 Ranger
92 Talon TSI
97 4Runner
91 300ZXTT
84 CJ5
93 Mustang GT Conv
96 Maxima SE
00 Explorer
95 Mustang GT
98 Subaru 2.5 RS
97 BMW M3 4 Door
98 Jeep Wrangler
91 300ZX TT
91 Supra Turbo
98 Grand Cherokee
97 BMW M3 4 Door
01 Cherokee Limited
00 F-150
98 Grand Cherokee Limited
97 SC300
01 Audi A6 2.7t
01 Grand Cherokee
91 240SX
98 GS300
04 G35 Current

Bikes
94 GSX-R750
99 CBR F4i
01 Harley XL1200 Custom
02 GSX-R1000

Cars:
90 Pontiac 2000 STE
93 Toyota MR2
95 Pontiac GrandAm GT
96 Ford Probe GT
97 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
92 Infinity Q45
99 Acura TL
99 Acura CLS
02 Honda CRV
03 Acura TLS
95 Acura NSX-T
99 BMW 540i
04 Acura TL Aspec
05 Audi S4
07 Lexus IS350
07 Acura TSX

Bikes:
01 Honda CBR 929RR
04 Suzuki GSXR 1000RR

1993 Honda Accord EX
1995 Camry V6
1999 Honda Civic Type R (Right hand drive)
1989 Nissan 240sx
1991 Acura NSX
2002 Lexus GS430

Cars:
91 honda prelude
98 eclipse gs
01 gmc yukon
93 nissan 240sx coupe
72 datsun 510 (i badly regret selling her)
06 lexus is350

Bike:
2001 yamaha r6

1991 chevy berreta
1992 ford crown victoria
1995 eclipse gs-t( still have- love the turbo)
1994 VW Jetta
1993 sentra se-r
1995 dodge intrepid
2002 Lexus IS300