what did u drive before the FIT???
#141
11-08-2008, 04:23 PM
My first car was bought used by my dad, then he gave it to me in 2005 when they got a minivan. It was a 1999 Mercury Tracer, teal (the picture is not my car, I believe it's a 1998, but it looked like it and it's the same ugly color, lol)
I traded it in in September when I got my 2009 Fit... my first new car, the first car that I purchased too.
I traded it in in September when I got my 2009 Fit... my first new car, the first car that I purchased too.
#143
11-08-2008, 11:22 PM
::thinking hard::
'70 Chevy Chevelle (It wasn't mine. I was 15 when I stole it (dad's Chevelle) and wrecked it into a hill side.)
?? Toyota Celica (g'ma paid $800 for it for me. Blew the motor. Rebuilt the motor and sold it for $1000.)
'76 Plymouth Scamp (Given to me by my g'pa. I totalled it. Wasn't even drunk, yet ; )
?? Ford Pinto Stationwagon
'80 Ford Fairmont Stationwagon
'79 Cadillac Seville (Was a great ride, except for the diesel motor.)
'87 Chevy Cavalier Stationwagon
'89 Chevy Cavalier Stationwagon (NEW 1989 body style turned my head! I worked out of the back of it when I first started Quality Lock.)
'82 Dodge Van (Needed lots of work. First full-time lock biz truck.)
'95 Ford E-250 (Second full-time lock biz truck. Kept the '89 Cav too.)
'99 Dodge Durango (Traded '89 Cav wagon.)
'99 Chevy Blazer LT (Decked out with every option! [Traded Durango. IT SUCKED!] She totalled this Blazer over a hill on black ice.)
2000 Chevy Blazer LT (Replaced totalled '99 Blazer LT. The wife and second son, when home from college, still use it.)
2001 Chevy Cavalier LS Sedan (First son, 21, drives it to school in DC.)
2005 E-350 (Replaced 1995 E-250 lock truck. Will keep it for at least 10 years.)
2008 Honda Fit VPB Base (My econo-ride, with lots of toys : )
I checked out the Mini Clubman, the Toyota Yaris, the Mazda Versa, the VW ?? (hatchback) and the Ford Flex.
I'm glad we got the Fit. It fits everything!
#146
11-11-2008, 05:59 PM
I still currently have this car and drive it....It's gotta A cam, intake, headers, built tranny, sub frame connectors, koni sa shocks, strano 35mm front sway bar, strano springs, corbeaus, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc....It was getting to be a PITA to drive everyday. I've started wet-sanding it as I am going to paint...It is officially my weekend car now. I do miss it's torque...going from 400rwhp to like 90fwhp is kinda weird.
#148
11-11-2008, 10:05 PM
Women come and go, but my trusty bike rack always stays with me 
'93 Accord SE Coupe
Then got the '02 BMW 525i Sport, upgraded it big time to look like a 540i. The bike rack just didn't look right on the Bimmer so I kept it off...
Then got the '00 Cavalier Z24...
Then the '08 Fit Sport, which I never really took pics of for some odd reason. Now the '09 Fit Sport:
'93 Accord SE Coupe
Then got the '02 BMW 525i Sport, upgraded it big time to look like a 540i. The bike rack just didn't look right on the Bimmer so I kept it off...
Then got the '00 Cavalier Z24...
Then the '08 Fit Sport, which I never really took pics of for some odd reason. Now the '09 Fit Sport:
#151
02-04-2009, 04:37 PM
91 Ranger All steel it was a tank.
89 F-250 460 5spd watch gas guage drain as you mashed the pedal.
82 Renault Fuego $500 beater better gas then f250
00 Ford Escort used for 2 years while in school.
87 Civic SI $400 car $400 rims and tires tougue warrior rolled
01 Subaru RS25 best car ever just got tired of getting pulled over and raced all the time.
07 Suzuki SV650s
92 Taurus SHO 5spd still have but trying to sell.
94 Mazda b3000 4x4 traded in on the fit
89 F-250 460 5spd watch gas guage drain as you mashed the pedal.
82 Renault Fuego $500 beater better gas then f250
00 Ford Escort used for 2 years while in school.
87 Civic SI $400 car $400 rims and tires tougue warrior rolled
01 Subaru RS25 best car ever just got tired of getting pulled over and raced all the time.
07 Suzuki SV650s
92 Taurus SHO 5spd still have but trying to sell.
94 Mazda b3000 4x4 traded in on the fit
#155
02-12-2009, 06:45 PM
i have actual pics at home, but for now i'll post these pics i found online.
First car: 1999 Ford ZX2 (Hot Model - whatever good that does)
next was a 2000 Ford Mustang GT (it was a metallic red, not this red). it was lowered, had an intake and exhaust. the engine was toast after the intake sucked up some water.
i had to get a used cheap car to replace the mustang since i was so upside-down in the value of the mustang. i gave up on domestic at this point and went for something that would hold it's value better.
used 2001 Honda Civic EX coupe. i cleared out the headlight reflectors and it had a skunk2 catback.
The D17A2 was a little too weak for me, and I could afford a nicer car again, so I traded her in for a new car.
2005 Honda Civic Si. It had Spoon Sports progressive springs, Spoon duracon shift knob, K&N air filter, Spoon Sports axleback, 2004 RSX Type-S wheels, front and rear Type-R red H's, Type-R tail lights, tint, carbon fiber type-r style spoiler and some spoon/type one stickers. I loved this car.
Money was tighter again, and I was saving for an engagement ring for my now wife. So I needed to lower my car payments. I sold this beauty and bought a cheaper used car.
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS. This was my cheap replacement, which was actually a fun car. It was like wrestling a bear trying to shift gears, in this one though. Anyone that's driven a GC8 can tell you. It had good low end torque.
I was going to save up and swap in a 02+ WRX turbo motor into it when I had the money, but it started to have issues. First a wheel bearing, then some electrical issues. I decided to sell it before I put too much money into it. (I actually sold it for more than i bought it for). I miss this car too. I would love to get another one as a project.
I thought I wouldn't take a risk on the used cars while money was so important at this time, so I opted for a cheap new car. One that I've loved ever since I saw it in Gran Turismo, before they brought it to the US.
2008 Honda Fit (Base model):
See signature picture.
First car: 1999 Ford ZX2 (Hot Model - whatever good that does)
next was a 2000 Ford Mustang GT (it was a metallic red, not this red). it was lowered, had an intake and exhaust. the engine was toast after the intake sucked up some water.
i had to get a used cheap car to replace the mustang since i was so upside-down in the value of the mustang. i gave up on domestic at this point and went for something that would hold it's value better.
used 2001 Honda Civic EX coupe. i cleared out the headlight reflectors and it had a skunk2 catback.
The D17A2 was a little too weak for me, and I could afford a nicer car again, so I traded her in for a new car.
2005 Honda Civic Si. It had Spoon Sports progressive springs, Spoon duracon shift knob, K&N air filter, Spoon Sports axleback, 2004 RSX Type-S wheels, front and rear Type-R red H's, Type-R tail lights, tint, carbon fiber type-r style spoiler and some spoon/type one stickers. I loved this car.
Money was tighter again, and I was saving for an engagement ring for my now wife. So I needed to lower my car payments. I sold this beauty and bought a cheaper used car.
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS. This was my cheap replacement, which was actually a fun car. It was like wrestling a bear trying to shift gears, in this one though. Anyone that's driven a GC8 can tell you. It had good low end torque.
I was going to save up and swap in a 02+ WRX turbo motor into it when I had the money, but it started to have issues. First a wheel bearing, then some electrical issues. I decided to sell it before I put too much money into it. (I actually sold it for more than i bought it for). I miss this car too. I would love to get another one as a project.
I thought I wouldn't take a risk on the used cars while money was so important at this time, so I opted for a cheap new car. One that I've loved ever since I saw it in Gran Turismo, before they brought it to the US.
2008 Honda Fit (Base model):
See signature picture.
#156
02-12-2009, 07:27 PM
My first car was a 74 Datsun 610 Station wagon same color as pic (picture from internet)
then my 87 Acura Integra DX (Picture from Internet mine was silver)
then my 98 Honda Accord EX
and now 08 Fit Sport
the funny thing is that I came full circle: the 74 Datsun was Orange
Now I have the BOM Fit Sport!! LOL
peace,
then my 87 Acura Integra DX (Picture from Internet mine was silver)
then my 98 Honda Accord EX
and now 08 Fit Sport
the funny thing is that I came full circle: the 74 Datsun was Orange
Now I have the BOM Fit Sport!! LOL
peace,
Last edited by Skytraveler; 02-12-2009 at 07:30 PM. Reason: picture wasn't working
#158
02-13-2009, 12:37 AM
1997 Civic EX. I was rear ended at a stop light near UCSD and was stuck in a Tacoma for several months before getting my Fit Sport. I love my new car, but sometimes I get a little nostalgic (and jealous of the plethora of aftermarket parts) for that Civic.
#159
02-13-2009, 01:03 AM
I had a dark blue SX8 1999 Honda City 1.5EXi. It's basically a heavily modified EF-series Civic rebuilt from 1996-2002 that has a variant of the non-VTEC D15B.
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