Favourites?

[Digit]

Been chatting on another forum about vehicles, motor bikes and cars. Doubtless we all have favourites, vehicles we have owned, or would like to, but what about those we have owned and wished we hadn't!?
In my case, on two wheels, having owned a couple of dozen bikes in my time, top of my list, (or bottom if you like) is the Yamaha XS250!
Over weight, under powered, (when you could get it to start that is!) and generally suitable only for reinforcing concrete!
On four wheels, I'm a heretic and fully expect a few death threats, but my personal vote is for the Morris Minor!
Tin Hat on the way out!

Roy.

 

[woodbloke]

but what about those we have owned and wished we hadn't!?

Roy.

2CV :twisted: :twisted: ...'nuff said - Rob

 

[RogerS]

I've been fortunate to choose all my cars and so none of them are turkeys :wink:

I'd be interested in knowing if there is much overlap in cars that we've owned. So here's my list - in no particular order

Original Mini - complete with rotten cills filled with lard and newspaper - I kid you not. My first car.
Austin-Healey Sprite - new ! A 21st birthday present to myself. Well living with parents and a good job...
MGB x 2
MGB GT x 2 (actually I lie..one of those was a dog)
Fiat 128
Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce (wrote that one off)
Corrado - one with the supercharger
Toyota MR2 - the original model
Ford XR3i
Lotus Elan S2 plus
Fiat Coupe (can you spot the theme yet ? )
Mazda RX8
Honda S2000
Hyundai Santa Fe

I'm sure there's one or two that I've missed.

 

[Steve Jones]

but what about those we have owned and wished we hadn't!?

'D' reg Ford Orion Ghia (first car) went rotten quicker than my mate could plate it ! :evil:

Roger is the sante fe diesel and if so what sort of mpg does it do ? (sorry for the thread hijack)

Steve

 

[RogerS]

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Roger is the sante fe diesel and if so what sort of mpg does it do ? (sorry for the thread hijack)

Steve

Yes, it's the diesel but the earlier engine ('03) and so I get 38 mpg. I hear that the later engines are not so economical. Have to say the car is an absolute gem and one of the best and most versatile cars I've ever owned. My first car ever to go over 110,000 miles as well. It seems more refined for a 4x4 and not as much 'in your face' as some of the other more butch'er 4x4's.

I took out the back seats and whacked in this MDF box. So all the cr*p and stuff to go to the tip goes in that.

Love going down the tip as I don't need a permit 'cos it's not a van and not a trailer but I can get more than either inside !

 

[Steve Jones]

Thanks for the info Roger, looks like I've got some thinking to do !

Steve

 

[Digit]

Car wise....

Austin A35
Austin A55
Austin 1100
3 Minis
Ford Anglia (side valve.)
Ford Anglia 1000 Tuned to the eyeballs!
Ford Capri
Ford Angila van
Vauxhall Victor estate
Hillman Imp
Ford Fiesta
Mini estate
Vauxhall Astra estate twice
Fiat Punto 4 times
Fiat Doblo
Triumph TR2
Morris Minor estate (company car, followed a 1000 Mini as a 'Promotion!'
Renault Dauphine, the only car I've owned that caught fire! Best thing that could happen to it!

Roy.

 

[worsley947]

Not really had any bad cars as they all did the job at the time
But when I was 18 I had a mark 1 escort that my mate and I shoehorned a 3.5ltr rover engine and gearbox into it out of SDI vitesse it went like sh*t off a shovel
Best for comfort and speed for me is the under-rated rover 75 which I have had a few
and have the mk2 estate at the moment
Dave

 

[Digit]

For the bikers, I've had....

James 175
BSA C11 (Gawd!)
BSA B31
Matchless 500 twin
Indian 250
Francis Barnett 250 (Fastest 250 at the Ace Cafe, memories!)
Triumph 3T
50cc Moped, name forgotten
Yamaha XS250 twice, for my sins
Yamaha RD200
Honda CB250RS 3 times, one of which I fitted with a Honda FT500 engine
Honda 250 Super dream
Honda 400 Super Dream
Suzuki DR125
Yamaha DT175
Honda CB200
Honda CG125
Kawasaki Z550
Honda FT500

Roy.

 

[MickCheese]

In 35 years of driving I have only owned about 5 cars. I seem to keep them until they die. My current Audi A3 has 160000 miles on it.

In 36 years of riding motorcycles I have had loads, I have a NC30, ZXR400 and a fireblade in the garage at the moment. My favourite bike though was a Yamaha FZR1000exup. The first real super-bike in my opinion. My least favourite was a CZ175 trail bike, it was rubbish and died long before I finished paying the HP.

Mick

 

[Digit]

CZ175 trail bike,

They were truly 'orrible!
My son has just purchased a kawasaki ZZR1100. I can't even heave it upright off of its side stand!

Roy.

 

[9fingers]

I think my list is
First car in 1970
Isetta bubble car 300 cc BMW engine
Morris 1000 traveller
Mk2 Cortina Estate
Mk3 Cortina Estate
Mk1 Fiesta
Astra Estate
Mk2 Fiesta Auto ( bought for my mother)
Mk3 Fiesta (Wife)
Pug405 Estate
Ford Cmax (wife)

From the fiesta onwards, I have bought at 1-2 years old and kept to 12 or more
I still have the '95 Pug petrol and the 54 plate diesel Cmax.

Bob

 

[Digit]

[quoteIsetta bubble car 300 cc BMW engine
Morris 1000 traveller
Mk2 Cortina Estate
[/quote]

They don't make 'em like they used to. Thank God!

Roy.

 

[9fingers]

If I had known more about cars at age 17, I might have had better luck with keeping the Isetta going but the other cars have been very good.
My Cmax is very reliable thankfully as it is very difficult to find out enough information to fault find when it does have the odd problem.
I have a phobia about taking any car to a garage.

I quite fancy getting another Isetta as a restoration project - maybe

Bob

 

[mailee]

Good lord! now you have me thinking. I started out with a suzuki 80 on to a Tiger cub then a sports cub,
C15,
BSA bantam,
Velo 350mac,
Kawasaki tricycle, (pig of a bike)
500 Honda four,
As for cars:
1954 Ford anglia (sidevalve, even had working traficators)
850 Mini, (Original Issigoni model)
Ford anglia, newer version (with wide wheels) LOL
Triumph Herald,
Triumph Spitfire, (Mk 3) Wrote this one off! :roll:
Ford Corsair, Wrote this one off too!
Hillman stilletto,
Triumph GT6,
Ford cortina Lotus, (Pain in the bum)
Ford cortina 1600E,
Ford granada MK 1,
Ford Cortina Mk3 heavily customised fitted with Ford V6, :roll:
Ford cortina Estate,
Vauxhall cavalier MK1 (Worst car I ever owned)
Volvo 240, (brilliant car)
Volvo 740 estate, (even better)
Volvo 940 estate, (not so good)
Volvo 850T5, (preferred the 740 for space and rear wheel drive)
Transit van, (happy so far)
Didn't realise I had, had so many! :shock:

 

[Digit]

I have a phobia about taking any car to a garage.

You should try my local garage Bob. They sold my son a Land Rover that had zero braking. They jacked a neighbour's car up on the floor pan and went straight through! Ran a two stroke on straight petrol with predictable results and sent my lad's Rover out with a loose wheel. Sent a neighbours car out with a carb jet missing, and these are just the ones I know about.
The place changed hands recently!

Roy.

 

[Digit]

Ford cortina Lotus, (Pain in the bum)

LOTUS. Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious! :lol:

Roy.

 

[Scouse]

2005 Jeep Cherokee 2.8 diesel. What a piece of sh... well you know what I mean. Bought brand new (first mistake), traded in a K reg Ford Sierra I bought for £250 and never had to do anything to but change oil and add petrol in 3 years of owning. Shoulda kept the Sierra.

The Jeep had to have the AA out to it 5 times in 4 years, had main dealer recalls to replace the ball joints, alarm module, EGR valve and the torque converter. The last straw was following the service after the warranty ran out I was told there was a leak from the rear main oil seal, with a quote of £1100 to fix. All this out of a 3 year old car.

Traded it in for a Tranny (van, not a bloke in a skirt, honest... :-" ), never looked back.

 

[Peter T]

So, cars I've owned in order of appearance, not that many actually -

1958 Ford Consul - first car, unfortunately not the cool Z cars type but the one with the naff roundy back lights.
Hillman Imp
Renault 4
Renault 5 x 3
Renault 14 x 2
1983 Ford Escort XR3i - the original i version. Wish I still had that one!
1988 Jag XJS 3.6 manual - wonderful car but couldn't keep up with the rust
1995 Jag XJR - rocket ship/gas guzzler
1987 Ford Fiesta XR2 in mint condition - current wife's car which she refuses to part with.
1998 BMW 540i - current daily drive but getting a bit long in the tooth and looking for a replacement. I would buy another the same but they all have a million miles on the clock.
1988 Hilux pickup - current vehicle for tinkering with. Very useful for collecting wood etc.
1995 Jag XJS 4.0 manual - current weekend car. OK but disappointing after the previous one.

As I said, I'm looking for another daily drive, possibly a 7 series as they seem to be good value at the moment. I'll probably get rid of the Jag as I plan to retire next year and 4 vehicles might too much of a drain on the pension plan!!

 

[Ironballs]

What did you think of the Fiat Coupe Roger? I had the 20VT and loved it, most reliable car I've owned, well put together, stylish and very quick. Just no good for lugging timber

I've had:

Land Rover SWB Series 3 - had its challenges
Renault 19 - rubbish
Honda Civic - dull but worthy
BMW 325 convertible - good fun, great engine, but no LSD and wanted to go sideways when you weren't expecting it
Fiat Coupe 20VT - see above! Great car
Ford Focus - dull but took the miles, most electrical items on it failed
RAM SC Cobra V8 - side pipes, no roof, oh yes
TVR Tamora - oh dear lord, what a car
Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon - power and practicality

Still have the last two. I have a standing order set up with Shell...