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Title: History of Cars
Post by: hastd2 on 22 February 2014, 07:29
Guys can you list the History of all your cars starting with your 1st and can you say that the Mk7 GTI/GTD is your best to date???

Well here goes.

Mk2 Ford Escort 1.3 Ghia
Ford Feista Mk1 Supersport
Open Ascona 1.6
Vx Cavalier 1.6 GL
Vx Cavalier 2.0 CDI
Renault 21 Turbo
Fiat Uno Turbo 1.4
Vx Cavalier 2.0 Sri 130
Peugeot 205 XS 1.4
Peugeot 309 XSI
Peugeot 309 GTI 1.9 Goodwood
Mk2 Ford Feista XR2
Mk3 Ford Escort XR3i
Mk 3 Ford Escort RS1600i
Vx Nova GTE 1.6
VX Astra Sport 2.0
Vx Cavalier 1.6
VW Mk3 Golf Gti 16v
VW Polo 1.9 SDI
Vx Cavalier 1.7 TD
BMW 318Ti LUX
VX Astra Sri 1.8
Merc C180 Kompressor
Merc E220 Avantgarde
Audi A4 Avant 1.9Tdi
VW Mk4 Gti Golf 2.0
VW Mk4 Golf Gt Tdi 150 Anv
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Sp Edition
Audi A4 Avant S-Line 2.0Tdi 170 Quattro
VW Tiguan Sport 2.0Tdi 170 4motion
Audi A3 Sportback Black Edtion 1.8T
BMW X1 M Sport X Drive 1.8d
Mk7 Gti Golf 2.0 Performance....

There done phew.... :whistle:
And yes the Golf is the best so far but it is moving with the times!!!
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 22 February 2014, 07:54
1.4 Mk1 Golf
1.2 Vauxhall Nova
1.5 Honda Ballade
1.9TDi Peugeot 306
Sierra 3 Dr Cossie
1968 289ci V8 Mustang (for one week)
1.3 Mk2 Golf
1998 Escort (think 1.6)
1983 E190 Rude Merc
2001 5.7 V8 Chevy Silverado
2006 Audi A3 2ltr Turbo
1973 VW 1600TL (still got)
B5 V6 Syncro Passat Estate
B5 1.8T Passat Estate
Mk 3 Golf GTI 16v
B5.5 1.9TDi Passat Estate
1945 Morris C8 GS
1944 Humber Heavy Utility
7R on order

I have also used regularly, but not owned:
1988 E230 Mercedes
1998 230 E-class
2007 300 E-class
2009 350 CLS
2007 Audi A6 Quattro


I'm sure I've forgotten a couple...

I can't pick a favourite as a lot of then were favourites for different reasons.  I can pick a worst; the Nova. Horrible, poorly built, piece of crap.  Would never go near another Vauxhall because of it.
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: JB GTI on 22 February 2014, 08:06
Here's my list

1973 Mk1 facelift Ford Capri 1.6 XL
1978 Mk3 Ford Capri 2.0 Ghia
1984 Ford Escort XR3i
1989 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 SRi
1993 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0 ( first brand new car )
1999 MkIV VW Golf GTI 1.8
2002 MkIV VW Golf GTI Tdi 130bhp
2005 Audi A3 1.6 Sport
2008 VW Scirocco 2.0 GT
2011 VW Scirocco 2.0 GT
Next up MK VII Golf GTI  waiting at dealers for me.

From the Calibra onwards they have all been brand new.
I must have been lucky as they were all great cars in there own way and not one of them could I say I couldn't wait to get rid of them.

Who's next ??
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Suklpm on 22 February 2014, 08:26
A short list for me

- 2CV
- Mk I Polo
- Mk III Escort
- Mk II Astra
- Laguna 2.0
- Freelander
- Alfa 147 2.0
- BMW 120d Sport (chipped)
- Mk V GTI
- Mk VII GTI PP on order

The Mk V GTI is the best car I've owned, which is why I'm sticking with VW!
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: evo GT on 22 February 2014, 08:32
Here's my even shorter list......

1996 Citroen Saxo VTR 1.6 8v
2003 SEAT Leon Cupra 1.8T 20v
2006 SEAT Ibiza FR 1.9 TDi
2010 Skoda Octavia VRs 2.0 TDi
2013 VW Golf GTi PP

Generally kept them for 3 years before changing. Always liked the VAG cars, as you tend to get the best of performance, quality, reliability and value for money.
As JB GTI said they were all good in their own ways, with special drives sticking in my memory.  The Saxo still holds some sentimental memories as it was my first car.
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Damo66 on 22 February 2014, 09:12
VW Beetle
MK2 Escort 1.3L
MK2 Escort Sport
Vauxhall Astra x2
Ford Fiesta XR2
Vauxhall Nova GTE
Vauxhall Cavalier SRI
Audi 80 sport x 2
Honda Civic
Corrado G60
Golf MK 2 GTI 16v
Golf GTI MK3
Golf VR6
Passat Sport PDI
Golf MK4 GTI 150 PDI
Audi S3
Lotus Elize
Golf MK5 GTTDI
Mini Cooper
Golf MK5 GTI x2
Audi TT x 2
Golf R MK6
Golf MK6 GTD
Scirocco GT 170
Golf GTI ed 35
Beetle sport TDI
Golf MK7 GTD

I have had a few run arounds also whilst in between cars and also had company cars for 4 years, these are not included above.

All round best car is the MK5 GTI, I only have my MK7 for 4 weeks so I will reserve judgement until I get teething problems sorted.

Oh and I know I have an illness, I have had 4 motorbikes also..
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: 2014GTi on 22 February 2014, 09:16
My list is on my signature, recently sold the Golf R32 so I'm back to one car.  :smiley:
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Ginagee on 22 February 2014, 09:51
Lada Riva (it was my Dads :shocked:)
Fiesta 1L
Mini Red Hot edition
Fiat Punto 1.3
Vauxhall Tigra 1.6
Ford Puma 1.6
Fiesta 1L
Chrysler Neon 2.0
Toyota Avensis Verso (this was my dads too :shocked:)
Honda Civic EX 1.8
VW Mrk 7 Golf GTi PP

Guess which one is easily the best?!!!!!!! :evil: :laugh:
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 22 February 2014, 09:58
Lada Riva (it was my Dads :shocked:)
Fiesta 1L
Mini Red Hot edition
Fiat Punto 1.3
Vauxhall Tigra 1.6
Ford Puma 1.6
Fiesta 1L
Chrysler Neon 2.0
Toyota Avensis Verso (this was my dads too :shocked:)
Honda Civic EX 1.8
VW Mrk 7 Golf GTi PP

Guess which one is easily the best?!!!!!!! :evil: :laugh:

I was going to make a joke about a Vauxhall tigra, ford puma and Chrysler neon being girls cars, then saw your username.... Haha.
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: rocknob on 22 February 2014, 10:21
1983 Opel Kadett
1983 Opel Kadett GTE
1984 Opel Kadett GTE - Cured of Opel/Vauxhall forever
1997 VW Polo Classic
2006 VW Polo TDi
2009 VW Scirocco 2.0 TSi
2014 VW Golf GTi

Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Carbon VW on 22 February 2014, 10:22
Well here is my short but all VW list:

Mk2 Golf 1.6d
Mk4 Golf 1.4
Mk4 GT TDI 150
Mk5 GTI DSG
Mk7 GTI 6MF

Mk5 is my favorite so far but the mk7 is catching up quickly!
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: V5Ade on 22 February 2014, 10:43
I've enjoyed al my cars over the years. I normally change regularly, but the I kept the M3 for 5 years as it was just so good, but very expensive to run (every visit to the dealers cost at least £1k!). My wife also likes cars, so over the years she's also had some nice cars, in the mid '90's she had a series of hot hatches such as Golf's and 205's. I expect the Golf to be brilliant for my current needs which are mainly running both of my kids around, and my short commute to work.

1986 XR2
1990 BX GTI
1991-1998 Loads of boring company cars (Rovers)
1998 Fiesta 1.4 Zetec
1999 306 GTI 6
2001 20V V5 Golf
2004 Leon Cupra R
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX PPP
2007 E46 M3 Coupe
2012 MINI Cooper D\Exige S Performance pack

But next Sunday the MINI will be replaced by the Golf :D

Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: scoobyc on 22 February 2014, 11:56
1986 Capri 1.6 laser
1988 Golf 8V GTI
1999 Subaru Impreza PPP
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
2002 911 Carrera 2
2002 911 Carrera 2
1997 Mondeo ST24
2003 911 Turbo
2006 RS4
2000 Ferrari 360
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX
2007 Focus ST2
2007 Lotus Exige S
2007 Cayman S
2010 GTR
2006 BMW M6
2007 Impreza WRX estate (still got)
2013 BMW M5 (still got)
2010 S3 sportback
On order - MK7 GTI PP 5dr

Porsche 996 twin turbo was best with M5 close but I've enjoyed all of them for their own reasons if I'm honest. The mk7 tiks more boxes for me than the S3 even though it has less power but I think its a nicer overall package when the discounts available are applied:)
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: gazmondo35 on 22 February 2014, 12:15
Mk1 golf gti campaign (shouldn't have sold)
Mk2 golf gti 8v (big bumper)
Mk3 golf gti 8v (which was rubbish)
Mk3 golf vr6
Mk4  4 motion
Mk5 gti dsg  (with map)
Mk7 gti pp (picking  up on 1st march)
Also had a few vans on the way, but which was the best probably the mk2.
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: titusrider on 22 February 2014, 12:32
Shortest list?

Alfa 147 1.6
Alfa Mito 1.4 (135)
VW golf GTI Mk 7 pp

Still an Alfa fan but the gulietta cloverleaf wasn't on the same level dynamically, just went straight on when I tried to throw it into a roundabout
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: JoeGTI on 22 February 2014, 13:36
'99 Ford Focus
'02 Ford Focus
'05 Audi A3 1.6 fsi
'07 MK5 VW Golf GTI
'11 MK6 Golf GTD
'13 MK7 Golf GTI

As for best, I was very fond of the mk5 GTI. Very hard to beat that but the mk7 comes close!
Worst was the Audi.
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Jimble on 22 February 2014, 13:40
This thread has a very tedious link to the mk7 and has been done to death in other parts of the forum, some of the replies don't even answer the question in the OP.


Just sayin..... :whistle:
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 February 2014, 14:38
Straight off my test, when everyone else was driving their mam's 1L mini metro, I was driving my Dad's Ford Granada Estate 2.8L Ghia. He had a works van and only really needed the car on a Saturday morning. :cool:

Then it went:-

1994 1.1 Peugeot 205 (sold it for more than I paid for it!  :grin:)
1995 SAAB 900 Turbo (sold it for more than I paid for it!  :grin:)
1996 1.4 Peugeot 205 GT (sold it for more than I paid for it!  :grin:)

All following cars bought new:-
1998 1.1 Saxo (First car I bought new, and depreciation on % terms was huge, it was crap)
1999 1.4TDI VW Polo (should have bought a Lupo GTI, I still rue that decision not to get one)
2001 1.9TDI VW Polo GT (100PS PD)
2005 2.0TDI VW Golf GT (140PS PD)
2007 2.0TDI VW Golf GT Sport (170PS PD) - the one the bus clattered at 2 weeks old.  :sick:
2009 2.0TDI VW Scirocco GT (140PS CR)
2011 2.0TDI VW Scirocco GT (170PS CR) - My favourite VW, it is as fast as my GTD, feels faster.
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Iangoat on 22 February 2014, 14:51
Here we go.......

Fiat Uno 1.1 (everyone has to start somewhere)
Renault 5 GT Turbo
S1 RS Turbo
205 GTI
Sierra Cosworth 2WD
Fiesta XR2
MR2 G Limited
XR3i
206 GTI
Ford Puma
Subaru Impreza WRX
Subaru Impreza RB5
Renault Clio 172
Vauxhaul Vectra SRI
Mini Cooper S
GOLF GTI MK4
GOLF GTI MK5
BMW M3 E30 EVO
Focus RS
Focus ST2
BMW M3 E46
Honda Civic Type R
Honda S2000
Audi A3 TDI
Maxda RX8
BMW E46 D
Audi RS4 2006
Golf GTD MK6 (Still got)

1 company car & 2 bikes (1 i still have)

Bring on No 30!
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: GTI7me on 22 February 2014, 16:02
Short list for me as i've only just turned 22.

2003 Saxo VTR
2006 Corsa SXI+ (hated this car)
2008 MK5 Golf Bluemotion
2007 Mini Cooper S JCW edition
2014 VW Golf GTI PP

I have found the new Golf is the best all rounder car i've had. It just does everything i want it to do so effortlessly. The Mini was great fun too but became frustrating as the performance was so inaccessible.

J
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Ap69 on 22 February 2014, 16:15
This thread has a very tedious link to the mk7 and has been done to death in other parts of the forum, some of the replies don't even answer the question in the OP.


Just sayin..... :whistle:

lol
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Misterp on 22 February 2014, 17:06
Fiat brava 1.4
Fiat punto 1.0 active
Volkswagen golf mk3 1.8 driver
Volkswagen golf Mk3 gti 2.0 8v colour concept in black
Volkswagen golf Mk3 gti 2.0 8v colour concept in jazz blue
Volkswagen corrado 2.0 16v 1994
Ford focus ST170 2003
Audi a3 2.0 tdi sline 2004
Volkswagen golf gtd mk7

Not as many and flashy as some but hey
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: itavaltalainen on 22 February 2014, 20:19
cars owned...
1984 Saab 900i 2.0
1994 VW Golf Mk3 Variant GL 2.0
1998 Ford Ka 1.3 (Endura)
1996 VW Golf Mk3 Variant CL 1.8
2013 VW Golf Mk7 Variant GT 2.0 TDI

cars driven...
too many to list (>100) :D
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: stiggy786 on 23 February 2014, 07:05
Short list for me as i've only just turned 22.

2003 Saxo VTR
2006 Corsa SXI+ (hated this car)
2008 MK5 Golf Bluemotion
2007 Mini Cooper S JCW edition
2014 VW Golf GTI PP

I have found the new Golf is the best all rounder car i've had. It just does everything i want it to do so effortlessly. The Mini was great fun too but became frustrating as the performance was so inaccessible.

J

Pretty much same age but owned even fewer cars.

1999 Renault Clio Rt 1.4
2009 Mk6 Golf SE TSI 1.4
2014 Mk7 Golf GTI PP (pick up 1 March)

The clio was a banter car too many good memories there. Mechanically was a piece of s***
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: MattCupra on 23 February 2014, 08:33
1984 Vauxhall Nova 1.0
1987 Rover 213
1992 Citroen AX 1.0
1992 Citroen AX 1.0
1991 Vauxhall Nova 1.4 SRI
1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2
1998 Citroen Saxo VTR
2000 Seat Arosa 16v Sport
2002 Seat Leon Cupra
2004 Skoda Fabia VRs
2004 Mini Cooper
2006 Fiat Grande Punto Sporting TDI
2006 Vauxhall Meriva VXR
2008 Mini Clubman CooperD
2008 VW Jetta Sport TDI
2014 VW Golf GTD (Coming Soon)

Biggest mistake was buying the Punto, its an omen when the car breaks as you are pulling off the dealers forecourt after you collect it.

The only car I was sorry to see go was the Mini Clubman, cracking car quite quick, economical but fun to drive. I'm hoping that the Golf will tick the same boxes as the Mini.
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: V5Ade on 23 February 2014, 09:50
This is a dangerous thread, there's quite a few cars on here that I really want to own at some point!
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Whiteshirt on 23 February 2014, 17:21
Here goes

Ford Anglia
Austin 1100
MG Midget
Ford Cortina Mk1 1500GT
Lotus Cortina Mk 1
Ford Cortina 1600E
Vauxhall Viva GT
Hillman Avenger 1200
Ford Escort 1100
Ford Orion 1400
Saab 900
Vauxhall Carlton 2000
Vauxhall Cavalier SRI
Datsun Bluebird 1500
Nissan Sunny1.4LS
VW Polo 1.9D
BMW 316 Compact
Porsche Boxster
Mini Cooper S works
Merc 270CLK
Golf GTi Mk 5
Audi TT 2.0
Golf GTi Edition 30
BMW 123D Sport
Ford Kuga Titanium
Golf Gti Edition 35
Golf Gti Mk 7
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: tweed on 23 February 2014, 18:52
Do these threads happen once a month or something?
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: itavaltalainen on 23 February 2014, 22:04
Here goes

Ford Anglia
Austin 1100
MG Midget
Ford Cortina Mk1 1500GT
Lotus Cortina Mk 1
Ford Cortina 1600E
Vauxhall Viva GT
Hillman Avenger 1200
Ford Escort 1100
Ford Orion 1400
Saab 900
Vauxhall Carlton 2000
Vauxhall Cavalier SRI
Datsun Bluebird 1500
Nissan Sunny1.4LS
VW Polo 1.9D
BMW 316 Compact
Porsche Boxster
Mini Cooper S works
Merc 270CLK
Golf GTi Mk 5
Audi TT 2.0
Golf GTi Edition 30
BMW 123D Sport
Ford Kuga Titanium
Golf Gti Edition 35
Golf Gti Mk 7

another fellow saab 900 driver :D
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Sam on 24 February 2014, 09:03
1980 Datsun Patrol

(http://www.productioncars.com/send_file.php/datsun_patrol_silver_1989.jpg)

1985 Hilux 'Tonka' off road pickup

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0

1995 Renault Traffic box van (bought, MOT'ed and sold in a day)

2002 Astra Van 1.7CDTI

1989 MK2 16V GTI Turbo

1992 MK2 Scirrocco Scala

1993 MK1 Golf Cabrolet GTI

2001 Audi A4 B5 1.9TDI Avant

Regularly Driven but not owned...

Iveco Daily 18ft Window van
Transit tipper
Audi A4 B6 1.9TDI
Jaguar XKR 100
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: DubFan on 24 February 2014, 10:44
Do these threads happen once a month or something?

Apparently yes.
I was positive there was a thread a couple of weeks ago that was originally started in the Mk7 section, then moved to Off-Topic. So maybe the OP of this thread hadn't seen outside of the Mk7 box and thought that it hadn't been done.

The title of this post is a bit misleading anyway, "History of Cars" makes it sound like some documentary about the history of cars, not a list of cars you have owned.
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: tweed on 24 February 2014, 11:01
Thats what I thought.  History of the golfs or something.
Title: Re: History of Cars
Post by: Thom89 on 24 February 2014, 18:04
All of them have started at the top, and work their way down to a MK7 :evil:

Thom