Hey everyone!
The car community on Lemmy isn’t the most active and I thought it would be nice to list the cars of its members.
Here is my list:
Present: Seat Leon Cupra 300 St 4 drive
Past: Audi S4 B6 Avant manual, Seat Ibiza Cupra
I was really happy with the 4.2 liters V8 in my S4, but the Cupra gives me more performance, more practicality and is cheaper to run. Would have loved a manual version if you could get it with fake AWD.
I plan on keeping the Leon Cupra for another 10 years before switching to an EV Estate if they appear one day.
What’s your list?
65 Comments
SergeantSushi@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 1y
I like flat engines ...
Current:
Past:
Vandals_handle@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
empireOfLove2@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 1y
My first car was a 2004 Outback. Good riddance, it was a mechanical clusterfuck.
Currently I still have:
On the back burner are a couple others.
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
Great question!
I currently drive a 2014 Corvette with a few track mods.
370z (amazing steering)
Acura MDX
Honda Odyssey
Toyota Camry
Pontiac 6000
Saab 900 (with a turbo but no label)
Mitsubishi Eclipse (2nd Gen)
Toyota Tercel
Plymouth Valarie
Bike
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
What kinda bike tho
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
Used 10 speed with no brakes. Almost killed me once. 0-10 would not recommend.
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
No make or model? Just some steel tubing taped together?
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Lol pretty much. It barely had paint on it and I'm not entirely sure my Dad didn't take it off of someone's porch.
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Nice
zaphodb2002@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 1y
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Swapping from a 17 Focus RS to a 97 Miata is interesting. Normally that swap goes the other direction. What was the attraction to change?
zaphodb2002@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y
Mostly because the RS was just too heavy and too powerful to have fun on the roads I'm driving, and the computers mean you barely have any feel anyway. The RS was purchased when I lived in Kansas City, but now I'm back up in the mountains of Southern California. Plus it was impossible to work on and parts were difficult to source. Plus as I list, this one's not my first and I knew I loved Miatas. So I sold the Ford and bought this 97 NA with 90k miles on it, one owner, and had more than enough money left over to dump $10k into a full refresh and mods. It was fun for a bit to have power, but there's nothing like driving a slow car fast.
The NA gets far more smiles per gallon than the RS, and anything that breaks I can fix in my own garage on the cheap. I fully intend to own this car until I die.
Also, pop up headlights.
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Hell yeah! Out here there is a Miata spec series my son and I have been looking at getting into. We think an NA or NB is what we want to race in the series.
I test drove an NA at one point with 150k miles and I loved it right away. Mazda absolutely nailed the formula with this car!
zaphodb2002@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y
Spec Miata is rad. Miatas are the most-raced cars in the world, and they dominate in AutoX as well. I almost bought an NB, they're technically the better car; a little wider, stiffer, and faster. This one was so clean though and the NA is just so classic.
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
And the NA has charm not recaptured since. But the ND is sexy AF particularly in the Mazda red.
LagFlex@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
I currently drive a 2006 rav4, 2002 sequoia, and a 2023 hyundai kona.
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
All at the same time?
Forkmeimdone@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 1y
I’ve had a whole ton of cars in my life, but I’ll start with my current car and go backwards:
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL AWD, 2011 Pontiac Vibe AWD, 2002 Dodge Dakota SXT 4x4, 2012 Suzuki SX4 AWD, 1994 Suzuki Swift, 1994 Geo Metro, 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4, 1984 Subaru GL Station Wagon 4x4, 2002 Ford F150 XLT Longbed 2x4, 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, 2007 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD, 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and a 1994 Suzuki Sidekick Sport (First Car).
I’ve loved every car I’ve owned for a variety of reasons, but always had one complaint or another about some lack of functionality that the car had. The Santa Cruz is the first time I’ve not felt the need to pick up an old beater as an alternative, since it meets all my needs pretty well now.
I also have a motorcycle now as well, so I’m no longer as concerned with speed in my cars since I get it on the bike. I ride a 2011 Yamaha Raider.
daddybutter@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
Current: 90 4Runner (running), 00 Malibu (not running)
Previous: 73 240z, 88 RX-7, 89 Golf Wolfsburg Edition, 89 CRX Si, 87 Civic sedan, 88 Civic sedan, 96 Civic hatch.
I want another 240z and an FD RX-7.
zaphodb2002@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 1y
Good taste. The FD is the most beautiful car ever made but it sucks to maintain. I have a friend who has had every gen RX7 and he complains about the FD constantly.
daddybutter@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Yeah, sounds similar to what I've heard. Like you said though, they are absolutely beautiful. Even if I barely drove it, it would make me soooo happy to just see it in the driveway every day.
zaphodb2002@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y
Oh for sure. I drive an NA Miata, which is like a smaller, cheaper copy of the same design, especially with a hard top. Mazda doing good work in the late 90s.
blattrules@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
In date order:
Bytemeister@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Prelude takes me back. My dad had an '89 I think, gray with red interior. If I ever strike it big, I'm gonna buy one and restore it for him.
blattrules@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
I had it back in 2005, so it had a few years on it when I owned it, but I still miss that car; it was a lot of fun and wish I owned it longer.
Gingerlegs@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
How was the FJ? I think about getting one every time I see one on the road.
Gingerlegs@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Oh that hurts. My 2014 Corvette gets 25mpg average unless I'm on the track.
thenextguy@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
1973 Chevy Vega
1978 Dodge Aspen
1982 Honda Accord
1990 Acura Integra
1999 BMW 323i
2007 MINI Cooper S
2013 MINI Cooper Countryman
2018 Tesla Model 3
Ironfacebuster@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
2003 Toyota Prius (passed down through the family, finally gave up the ghost)
2015 Toyota Yaris (still have a special place in my heart for this but I ended up selling it)
1993 Chevy K1500 (learned manual on this, still drive it!)
2023 GR Corolla
Edit: not sure if this counts as a car but I've recently acquired a 1986(?) Honda Fourtrax 350!
Nougat@fedia.io · 3 pts · 1y
Oh boy, here we go. Not in chronological order.
I'm probably forgetting a few. Now ask me about motorcycles.
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
The Honda Odyssey totally fucks! - Wade
Nougat@fedia.io · 3 pts · 1y
Except for the ways that it does not.
Bad AC clutch? It can be replaced without taking the entire front end off the car, but you do not want to do that.
The worst thing, though, is the eco mode that shuts down one bank of cylinders. Makes the piston rings in that bank fail at 60K miles. They lost a class action on that for certain model years of the 3.5L V6, but they still make them with that mode. I used to be a fan of Honda, but I will avoid that engine at all costs.
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
I had no idea. My mother in law has that, she's at 20k. Anything she can do to keep from having that issue?
My wife and I had an 03 that was great. The kids really shut up in it compared to the Toyota we had before it.
Nougat@fedia.io · 2 pts · 1y
In fact, there is!
You need to install this. It's an inline resistor system that goes in between a temp sensor and engine control computer. Word on the street is that the newer ECO/VCM 3.5L is "better" than the older ones, but I don't believe it.
From what I can tell, the installation is pretty straightforward.
This one is another option.
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
Hell yeah, thank you! I'll see if our technician feels comfortable with this.
RightHandOfIkaros@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
1968 Ford Galaxie 500 2dr
Only car I've owned, only car I've needed.
Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
First car was/is my grandfathers 2001 Toyota Tundra, got it stock with 67k miles on it and it now has 297k it is not stock anymore... Supercharged, custom long travel suspension, 4wd conversion, dual battery, solar, onboard air, lots of other stuff. Trying to wrap up the engine management and digital dash setup now.
I then bought a new 2011 Mini Cooper S as a commuter car and drove that until 2019 when it finally became to unreliable.
I sold that car with 125k miles after doing a ton of repairs for my current dd.
2019 Subaru WRX Series Gray with 67k that I paid off last Friday. Mostly stock but I did install STI 4 piston brembos that I color matched to the paint.
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
I'd love to see some pictures of your tundra if you don't mind sharing.
I've seen a few overland converted versions along with 4runners and they look sick AF!
Gerudo@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y
Throw in a 2002 kawasaki ninja 636
linkinkampf19@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
First car I had was a 2003 Chevy Malibu. Picked up my first solo purchased car in 2011, a Honda Civic Coupe. 3rd car in and I'm on a 2014 Toyota Prius. Still kicking, although slight battle damage and minimal upkeep. Really wanna go for a full EV next time around, and I could probably lease since I drive well under 10k miles/yr.
WindyRebel@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
Would love to see a picture of your talon if you have one to share!
WindyRebel@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
I don’t, unfortunately. I left it pretty stock besides the Eibach lower springs (can’t remember if it was an inch or what) and slightly bigger exhaust because of the turbo and the muffler changed.
It was red with the black top and fin spoiler, not the raised one like the TSi had.
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Sounds beautiful! I had a similar year Eclipse. I loved it but always swooned at the Talons.
WindyRebel@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
That’s funny. I wanted an Eclipse. 🤣
2nd gens were sexy cars!
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Absolutely! And then ruined.
WindyRebel@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Yeeeeeeah. 😢
Ace0fBlades@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
My first car was a 2009 Nissan Sentra, my current is a 2017 Fiat Spider Abarth. Loved both cars for different reasons. I hope to upgrade to a used manual 2023+ Supra one day, but that's just my current dream as it's not really financially wise.
I've also got a 2013 Suzuki gladius, I have a knack for picking good vehicles with poor customer reception
fahfahfahfah@lemmy.billiam.net · 2 pts · 1y
Currently have:
In the past, in descending order:
Wotan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Chronologically ordered (past to present) :
Škoda 125L
Škoda Favorit 135LX
Peugeot 206
Audi A3 3.2 V6
Mercedes C43 AMG Coupe
Toyota Yaris Hybrid + Toyota Hilux
7uWqKj@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Used to have a Ferrari but I’m old and getting in and out has become too much of a hassle. Currently, some Bentley I believe. Whatever the chauffeur suggested. I’m not much of a car guy.
DesolateMood@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 1y
Currently only have my first car which is a 2017 civic, although my mom did let me drive her Ford fusion for several years before I got it
fiendishplan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
1st car -Chevy Corsica (total junk but I loved it) 2nd car - Toyota Matrix (OK) 3rd car - Subaru WRX (love it)
vivavideri@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Model year ascending:
1989 Volvo 240
1995 Toyota Camry
2001 Subaru Forester
2001 Toyota Echo (MT)
2001 Honda Insight (MT) 2010 Hyundai Accent
2014 Ford Fiesta (MT)
2016 Hyundai Veloster (MT)
My ford did me real dirty (blown head gasket@51,988 miles) so I decided to start learning more than basics. The Subaru is my current daily driver, but the past couple weeks have been so stupid cold that I'm starting to think there's ice in my tank, or the fuel pump is going out, or one of the old fuel hoses has cracked. AT hoses got all fucky last winter so they got swapped. Frickin cold hoses man.
AceSLive@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
1994 Holden Commodore
2000 Kawasaki GPX250R
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Velocity
2003 Suzuki GSXR600
2001 Honda Shadow VT1100
2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster
2009 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R
2015 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
2020 Kia Sorento S
2005 Triumph Rocket III
nognom@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 1y
1996 gmc truck 1998 firebird 2001 trans am ws6 Eclipse (dont remember the year) Altima 3.5L Acura mdx 2013 ford explorer (best year) 2016 lexus rcf 2021 audi rs6 avant
Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 1y
Pretty jealous of the last two. The Lexus and the Audi are kind of dreamcars, but not the bills related😅
nognom@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 1y
Ya, the rcf had a super charger kit on it (638whp, absolute POS, luckily only bolt on) that i ended up removomg bc it was so much of a hassle and left me stranded a lot (i was one of the performance companys test cars) . Combo of where i live and a poorly designed system. I just had the audi tuned last year to 700whp. No longer have the rcf.
Macallan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
Past:
Current :
General_Shenanigans@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
Bytemeister@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
1999 Ford Crown Victoria
2015 Honda CR-Z EX
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y
How happy are you about the Mach-E GT?
Bytemeister@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
It's a nice car. Scary to use more than half of the "go" pedal.
If I were buying again, I'd get the extended range RWD model instead.
Overall very happy, but I bought it used and let someone else take the $30k hit on 2 years of depreciation.
Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 1y
Thanks for the answer👍
A Ioniq 5N might tempt me one day, but I’m really looking forward to more Wagon EV’s.
jslick@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 1y
n7gifmdn@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 1y
Currently:
Previously:
Jumi@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
My first car was a Golf 3 Cabrio then a BMW 316ti E46 Compact and lastly a leased modern Audi A3.
After I gave my last car back I haven't bothered with one and don't have one since 2022.