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Old 12-22-09, 08:52 PM
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Not to sound mean but do you guys even bond with your cars??? I felt like I was going to cry when I drove my GS350 off the lot and saw my G35 sitting there. I love my cars like I love my dogs. We have memories and good times that I cant just walk away from that easily. thats why I tend to keep my cars for 4 -5 years and when I get my next car I intend to keep my GS. I couldnt imagine just dumping cars every few months or even after 2 years.
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Old 12-22-09, 10:01 PM
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Default Cars and Bikes (didn't own a car from '80 to '88)

'08 IS-F (new, still own)
'06 IS350 (new, traded)
'05 Scion tC (new, auto, totaled, replaced by '06 tC)
'05 Scion tC (new, manual, sold)
'88 Chevy Corsica (used, gave to little sister)
'98 Landcruiser (new, long story, don't ask)
'93 TT Supra (used, still own)
'89 MR2 SC (used, sad it is gone!)
'89 GTS Corolla (used, sold)
'86 Pontiac J2000 (used, donated)
'94 TT Supra (new, totaled by ex-wife)
'93 GTS Celica (new, too slow, traded in on Supra)
'89 GTS Corolla (used, traded for Celica)
'88 GTS Corolla (new, totaled)
'84 FJ1100 (new, heavily modified, sold to friend who still rides it)
'84 VF-500F (new, racebike)
'83 CB1100F (new, totaled twice)
'80 CB750F (new, totaled once)
'79 AMC AMX (used, sold back to original owner)
'74 Fiat 128 Sedan (used, too rusted to pass inspection, junked)

Does not include some cars and bikes I just had briefly and didn't actually own.
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Old 12-23-09, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
damn dude do you just trade them for other used cars??? Do you work at a dealership or body shop????
A few were traded most were sold outright, i did sell cars for a few years
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Old 12-23-09, 01:08 PM
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1985 Golf
2002 Corolla TS
2003 MRS
2004 Prius
2005 Rav4
2006 Rav4
2006 Land Cruiser Prado
2007 Auris
2007 GS350

last three still mine :-)
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Old 12-23-09, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
Not to sound mean but do you guys even bond with your cars??? I felt like I was going to cry when I drove my GS350 off the lot and saw my G35 sitting there. I love my cars like I love my dogs. We have memories and good times that I cant just walk away from that easily. thats why I tend to keep my cars for 4 -5 years and when I get my next car I intend to keep my GS. I couldnt imagine just dumping cars every few months or even after 2 years.
i definitely have a bond w/ my cars.. i probably treat them better than pets.. or dare i say.. my unborn first child lol..

if i don't keep my car for at least a decade i feel it is a waste

for instance.. my first real car was the 91 integra.. i bought it used in 1996 and donated it (due to failing of smog) in 2006.. that's 10 years use

the first car i purchased on my own.. the gs400.. it is a '98 that i purchased in 2002.. i still have it today.. and i don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon
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Old 12-23-09, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
'08 IS-F (new, still own)
'06 IS350 (new, traded)
'05 Scion tC (new, auto, totaled, replaced by '06 tC)
'05 Scion tC (new, manual, sold)
'88 Chevy Corsica (used, gave to little sister)
'98 Landcruiser (new, long story, don't ask)
'93 TT Supra (used, still own)
'89 MR2 SC (used, sad it is gone!)
'89 GTS Corolla (used, sold)
'86 Pontiac J2000 (used, donated)
'94 TT Supra (new, totaled by ex-wife)
'93 GTS Celica (new, too slow, traded in on Supra)
'89 GTS Corolla (used, traded for Celica)
'88 GTS Corolla (new, totaled)
'84 FJ1100 (new, heavily modified, sold to friend who still rides it)
'84 VF-500F (new, racebike)
'83 CB1100F (new, totaled twice)
'80 CB750F (new, totaled once)
'79 AMC AMX (used, sold back to original owner)
'74 Fiat 128 Sedan (used, too rusted to pass inspection, junked)

Does not include some cars and bikes I just had briefly and didn't actually own.
i see a lot of "totaled" whips in there lol.. you must drive really fast
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Old 12-23-09, 02:27 PM
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My list in order:

1993 Saturn SL2 - Sold
1990 LS400 - Totaled by an Autozone alternator
1998 LS400 - Sold
2003 LS430 - Sold
1996 SC400 - Totaled once, repaired, sold
2008 Camry Hybrid - Sold
2007 IS350 - Repurchased by Toyota under the Lemon Law
1999 SC400 - Current

I'm currently 23, planning on keeping my SC for a while.
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Old 12-23-09, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by soakgame
i see a lot of "totaled" whips in there lol.. you must drive really fast
I'm not responsible for any of the totals except the bikes. It's pretty easy to total a bike and it's pretty easy to rebuild them too. The GTS Corolla was totaled by an ex-gf who grabbed the wheel while I was driving because I wasn't going where she wanted to go. The Supra was totaled by an ex-wife. The Scion was totaled by the current wife. Speed wasn't a direct cause in any of these totals, so no, I would not say driving fast was the root cause.
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Old 12-24-09, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
I'm not responsible for any of the totals except the bikes. It's pretty easy to total a bike and it's pretty easy to rebuild them too. The GTS Corolla was totaled by an ex-gf who grabbed the wheel while I was driving because I wasn't going where she wanted to go. The Supra was totaled by an ex-wife. The Scion was totaled by the current wife. Speed wasn't a direct cause in any of these totals, so no, I would not say driving fast was the root cause.
I see. I was just joking anyway.

I think I learned a lesson though. Never let any of my lady friends drive my car(s).. LOL
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Old 12-24-09, 03:50 PM
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hmm lets see if I remember it all

96 ford explorer
98 bmw 740 ( totaled it.....some might remember the pics I posted of it )
98 lexus GS400 ( sold )
03 BMW M3 ( totaled )
04 durango ( sold )
69 mustang 428 cobra jet ( sold )
07 Grand cherokee SRT8 ( still own has around 500hp )
08 Audi R8 ( dealer buy back after 2 engine failures )
09 Audi A5 ( gave it to my little sis )
10 Audi R8 V10 ( should be here by may....crossing fingers )
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Old 12-24-09, 05:47 PM
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here's my list of cars in 11yrs of driving

96 civic hatchback *SOLD
95 honda del sol *SOLD
96 acura integra se *SOLD
98 BMW 328i *SOLD
06 Lexus is350 *SOLD
04 Mercedes G500 *Current
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Old 12-24-09, 09:09 PM
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If anything I had/have an interesting line of cars.... here is the list..

- 88 CHRYSLER NEWYORKER TURBO
- 91 LEXUS ES250
- 95 LEXUS LS400
- 95 TOYOTA SUPRA
- 92 HONDA CIVIC HATCH w/2.2 (H22a)
- 94 TOYOTA SUPRA TURBO (current)
- 97 HONDA CIVIC EX
- 92 ACURA LEGEND
- 89 TOYOTA SUPRA TURBO
- 95 LEXUS LS400
- 06 MITSUBISHI EVOLUTION MR
- 04 LEXUS LS430 (current)
- 06 CHEVERLOT CORVETTE Z06 (current)

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Old 12-25-09, 01:18 AM
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damn it seems like after that Chrysler you went 100% japanese until the new vette. I dont blame you. Congrats on the new ZO6. Thats an American car I lust for. One of the very few American cars I respect
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Old 12-25-09, 07:38 AM
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1988 Merkur Scorpio (Current)
2008 Acura TL-S (Current)
2000 Lexus GS400
2007 Lexus IS350 (Current)
1985 Merkur XR4Ti (Current/60k miles)
2005 Acura TL
1988 Merkur XR4Ti (Current)
1985 Merkur XR4Ti (Current)
2002 Lexus IS300
1987 Merkur XR4Ti (Rust bucket, Junked)
1999 Chrysler Sebring LXi Coupe
1995 Ford Mustang GT
1988 Merkur Scorpio
1985 Merkur XR4Ti
1983 Honda Prelude
1979 Audi 5000S

16 total, 6 still in the driveway.
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Old 12-25-09, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by biggie27
hmm lets see if I remember it all

96 ford explorer
98 bmw 740 ( totaled it.....some might remember the pics I posted of it )
98 lexus GS400 ( sold )
03 BMW M3 ( totaled )
04 durango ( sold )
69 mustang 428 cobra jet ( sold )
07 Grand cherokee SRT8 ( still own has around 500hp )
08 Audi R8 ( dealer buy back after 2 engine failures )
09 Audi A5 ( gave it to my little sis )
10 Audi R8 V10 ( should be here by may....crossing fingers )
what do you do for a living.. and are you hiring? lol
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