Favorite Car You've Owned? (4 Viewers)

[Poker Zombie]

Three years, a total of 70,000 cars made. It had the Corvette motor, but de-tuned about 40HP worth. Still, with relatively minor modifications I had that 6300lb car running low 14s at the track.

And despite the desperate pleas of our national car club, GM went and ruined it. Then they were begging us to approve and accept that travesty of a replacement. Fat chance.

Was it de-tuned? I was under the impression that it lost the HP because it had longer-lasting steel cylinder heads, unlike the 'vette which had aluminum heads.

 

[arch3r]

I used to own a 1985 Jaguar XJS before I was married with kids. God I loved that car. 12 cylinder, all weight in the front of the car and all the power in the rear. Sucked balls in any weather or crappy road conditions, be it snow or rain or whatever. But I didn't really care. I was 22 years old and I was driving a Jag.

Photo from the net

 

[timsta007]

Did it come with a Titan rocket?

Nah that was the roadster

 

[crussader]

Was it de-tuned? I was under the impression that it lost the HP because it had longer-lasting steel cylinder heads, unlike the 'vette which had aluminum heads.

The bulk of the de-tuning was in the head swap. The Impala came with 260hp and the base Corvette at 300. It was mostly done due to marketing. Couldn't have the family sedan with as much HP as the flagship Vette.

 

[crussader]

How did they get an Impala up to 6300 pounds?

Four door family sedans with steel panels aren't light. What's more surprising is that my '79 Trans Am came in at the same weight.

 

[Jambine]

I've had a lot of cars over the years. Trucks, hot-rods sports cars and muscle cars (and I mean scary fast cars that would light your hair on fire).

I guess I'm getting old because "best car" now means super reliable, comfortable, great handling, with a touch of luxury. I've had this for about 5 years and it's all of that.
Cadillac CTS4

 

[pltrgyst]

Four door family sedans with steel panels aren't light. What's more surprising is that my '79 Trans Am came in at the same weight.

Published specs on the 96-99 Impalas cite 3400 to under 4100 pounds.

The '79 Trans Am was spec'd at 3490 pounds.

Are we talking different units of weight here?

 

[crussader]

Are we talking different units of weight here?

Maybe, I'm just getting senile and my memory is going. Still, I can't believe those 3400 numbers. That's Corvette weight territory.

 

[BGinGA]

Yeah, I was thinking more in the near-4,000 lb range for the Impala. Larry's numbers seem about right.

My first-gen VW Scirocco (stripped down for racing but street legal) weighed in under 1500 lbs. That 150 hp pocket rocket stunned more than a few BMW and 260Z drivers.

 

[davin]

https://www.facebook.com/LadBabyOfficial/posts/1462444793883696

 

[GoStumpy]

7th Generation Impala:

Engine 5.7 L (350 cu in) LT1 V8
Transmission 4-speed 4L60-E automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 115.9 in (2,944 mm)
Length 214.1 in (5,438 mm)
Width 77 in (1,956 mm)
Height 54.7 in (1,389 mm)
Curb weight 4,036 lb (1,831 kg)

 

[DoubleEagle]

Wish I had this back. 71 GTO. Not the actual one I owned back when I was 20 but just like it.

 

[Poker Zombie]

Nah that was the roadster

...and it was a Falcon Heavy rocket.

Jeez, non nerds...

 

[pltrgyst]

My first-gen VW Scirocco (stripped down for racing but street legal) weighed in under 1500 lbs. That 150 hp pocket rocket stunned more than a few BMW and 260Z drivers.

People always poo-poo mall horsepower figures, like the 130 for my Formula Fords. But when you find out the car itself weighs under 1,000 lbs, whoa!

The down side of that is that driver weight matters so much... 8

I had a guy in a big honking black Chevy pickup pull up next to me yesterday and jokingly ask if I wanted to run for pink slips. With the Mini at 185hp for 2480 pounds,I told him he'd have to be putting out at least 400 BHP to have a chance -- and then the aero would kill him as soon as we got near the ton.

 

[SWEATER]

2013 Two Door Black Jeep Wrangler.

 

[MatB]

Freakin LOVE my Prius and would get another in a heartbeat.

Other favorite car i've had was a 2006 (maybe) Saab 95 got an absolutely amazing deal on it from a dealer with low miles, within a 2 years my wife was stopped at an intersection, ford bronco or similar SUV hits her at 30mph, Saab is built like a tank. She walks away unharmed but the Saab is totaled.
We decided not to get another 95 based on the fact she was driving too fast in it. If you weren't looking at the Speedometer you wouldn't know you were doing 90.

 

[Coyote]

1:12:00 has been my best lap time on this tight, winding 2,150m circuit. Not a professional time, but still, a proof you can ride the Bucephalas without being knocked out of the saddle
Most noteworthy thing I accomplished in my whole life

 

[Sparty]

Sorry that the pics aren’t better. Bought this 24 days ago. And I already love it. And it’s not even loaded with all the bells and whistles (it’s only an XLT) like most of my previous vehicles. But love it!

 

[Coyote]

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Sorry that the pics aren’t better. Bought this 24 days ago. And I already love it. And it’s not even loaded with all the bells and whistles (it’s only an XLT) like most of my previous vehicles. But love it!

I have to like it for what it is, but, man couldn't you wait for something intermediate to be posted, before you posted a truck right after a Tarmac Poem?

 

[Sparty]

Hey, I "liked" your poetic Tarmac post first!!

 

[BPTDirector]

Just bought my dream car. 04 tbird roadster.

 

[MegaTon44]

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Sorry that the pics aren’t better. Bought this 24 days ago. And I already love it. And it’s not even loaded with all the bells and whistles (it’s only an XLT) like most of my previous vehicles. But love it!

I'm with you man. My favorite car is my current one, 2015 F-150 Platinum

 

[TeamNapoli]

Since 2005 i have only bought Audi A6 quattros, its the complete package and am actually starting to shop for my next one.
But my first car has a special place in my heart 1972 Firebird 400hp v8 with 4 speed manual that me and my father restored.

 

[Old State]

Not mine, but my Dads 1985 Pantera GT5-s. Unfortunately he sold it. This was originally bought in Italy and brought back to the United States I have Ford executive. It had all Italian gauges and my father had a put the “American“ bumper on the front for it to pass inspection.

 

[slisk250]

2000 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4X4 extended cab. Loved that truck, should have never sold it when I left the states.

 

[Sparty]

I'm with you man. My favorite car is my current one, 2015 F-150 Platinum

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for what it's worth, I already love mine so much that I thought about changing my PCF name to FordPickup19 @FordPickup92

 

[FordPickup92]

for what it's worth, I already love mine so much that I thought about changing my PCF name to FordPickup19 @FordPickup92

Yaaasssss!!!! The new ones are sweeeettt!!!!!

 

[aaronroch]

I can’t choose between them.

 

[hollowcd]

2001 Corvette Z06, speedway white, mod red interior. 1 of 137 made in that color combo

 

[pltrgyst]

Update: Most of my vehicles, (year of acquisition in parentheses):

(1962) 1956 Dodge 2dr ht -- back yard cruising/radio-listening car only, since I was only 15.
(1964) 1957 Plymouth Belvedere convertible, cream with red interior, 318 V8, 4sp.
(1964) 1963 Honda Dream 250, red.
(1965) 1964 Corvair Monza convertible, dark green/cream top and interior, 4sp.
(1965) Honda 305 SuperHawk, black.
(1966) 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto, custom pale yellow/black, 5sp.
(1968) 1968 Fiat Dino Spyder, red/black, 5sp.
(1970) 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce, silver/black, 5sp.
(1970) Added a 1965 Alfa Berlina Giulia Ti 4dr, burgundy/black, 5sp., for the new wife.
(1972) 1972 Fiat 124 Spyder, red/black, 5sp.
(1973) 1973 De Tomaso Pantera, silver/black, 5sp.
(1974) 1961 TR-3A, black/red.
(1974) 1974 Kawasaki S3 Triple, blue.
(1975) 1975 Vega GT, BRG (white stripes)/black, 4sp.
(1975) 1975 Triumph Spitfire, yellow, 1500cc/4sp.
(1976) 1976 Pontiac Sunbird 2dr, silver/red, even-firing V6/5sp.
(1976) 1972 Elden PRH-10 Formula Ford (first dedicated track car), red, 1600cc Kent / 5sp Hewland.
(1979) 1979 Chevy Suburban, 400ci/auto. Horse/racecar trailer hauler.
(1979) 1979 Mustang Cobra convertible, silver/black, 302/5sp.
(1981) 1980 Triumph TR-8, aqua/tan (later red), 3.5L/5sp, Holley 390, track prepared (ex-Group 44).
(1981) 1981 Honda Accord 4dr, 5sp.
(1982) 1982 Honda Civic FE, blue, 1300cc/5sp.
(1984) 1984 Audi 5000S, silver, 5sp.
(1985) 1985 Honda VF500F Interceptor, red.
(1988) 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT, black/tan, 3.8L/5sp.
(1991) 1992 Honda Civic Si, teal, 5sp.
(1995) 1995 Mazda Miata type R, black/black, prepared race/autocross car for 15 years.
(1998) 1998 Honda Magna, blue.
(2001) 2001 Aprilia Falco, metallic red, 998cc/6sp.
(2001) 2002 BMW 325i 4dr, sport everything, grey/grey, 2.5L V6/5sp, picked up in Munich.
(2002) 2002 Honda 919 (CB900F) #114, black, 919cc/6sp. (current)
(2008) 2007 Yamaha C3, silver, 50cc/cvt
(2013) 2013 Mini Roadster S, Florida blue/black. (current)
(2016) 2016 Ford Escape Platinum, red. Wife's hauler. (current)
(2018) 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sport Q2, Vulcano (metallic) black, Centerline exhaust, no driver assist crap. (current)

As you can see, I've always gone for low weight and great handling. Higher powered cars would have just made my license disappear faster.
Somewhere in there were also three extended length vans, for hauling stuff. The last one was a 2008 Ford, 302 V8, sold last year after the move to FL.