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captdownshift
captdownshift GRM+ Memberand Dork
1/5/15 2:10 p.m.

completely inspired by the Off-Topic band thread.

When I was a tween and knew nothing about driving dynamics I liked the Isuzu Amigo and Toyota Paseo. I've never driven an example of either, but have heard from people who have that they are both nothing but terrible.

captdownshift
captdownshift GRM+ Memberand Dork
1/5/15 2:11 p.m.

(alternative title; title grammar that has you wondering what was I thinking?!?!)

Giant Purple Snorklewacker
Giant Purple Snorklewacker MegaDork
1/5/15 2:15 p.m.

Miata. F-body. Bronco II.

Swank Force One
Swank Force One MegaDork
1/5/15 2:18 p.m.

I like Paseos. Stock, they're pretty horrendous, though.

G_Body_Man
G_Body_Man Reader
1/5/15 2:23 p.m.

Fiero.

Pinto Cruising Wagon.

Fuego.

Eagle Premier.

Beetle.

captdownshift
captdownshift GRM+ Memberand Dork
1/5/15 2:26 p.m.

forgot to add:

Dodge Rampage

evildky
evildky Dork
1/5/15 2:31 p.m.

Z32TT, Beautiful car, good performance, heavy, nightmare to service.

Toyman01
Toyman01 GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/5/15 2:33 p.m.

I wanted one of these when I was a kid. Luckily, I had no money and by the time I had money, I knew better.

Rupert
Rupert HalfDork
1/5/15 2:36 p.m.

In reply to Toyman01:I never wanted one of those. But I would be wealthy if I had enough sense not to be a ton of cars as smart as this or worse when I was younger. I specialize in buying them high and selling them low.

Joe Gearin
Joe Gearin Associate Publisher
1/5/15 2:44 p.m.

My first favorite car was a Ford Granada. Hey.....lay off... I was like 4 or 5 years old! It must have been it's grille and headlights making a friendly face. Mom drove a 68 Fairlane, so maybe it was the similarity between the two. I'm sure my Dad found it amusing when I'd point out "ooooh look a Granada! "

When I was 11 or so I had my first case of hardcore car lust-----in the form of a Porsche 924 Turbo. Yes, the early 80's --- late 70's were a dark time for the automobile. I still kinda like the looks of the 924, but outgrew the urge to own one a long.....long time ago.

old_
old_ Reader
1/5/15 2:44 p.m.

drdisque
drdisque New Reader
1/5/15 2:48 p.m.

xflowgolf
xflowgolf Dork
1/5/15 3:18 p.m.
Toyman01 wrote: I wanted one of these when I was a kid. Luckily, I had no money and by the time I had money, I knew better.

As a child of the 80's, a few neighbors ended up with these parked in their backyard. I always thought they were cool as a kid.

turboswede
turboswede GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
1/5/15 3:22 p.m.

Porsche 944 Turbo

I want my Dodge Rampage back.

trucke
trucke HalfDork
1/5/15 3:28 p.m.

Challenger! <img

ebonyandivory
ebonyandivory SuperDork
1/5/15 3:30 p.m.

80's Grand Marquis. Eleven tons of metal and plastic with about 115 hp.

chrispy
chrispy HalfDork
1/5/15 3:30 p.m.
G_Body_Man wrote: Eagle Premier.

I remember being pissed that my parents bought a Dodge Spirit instead of one of those.

bmw88rider
bmw88rider GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
1/5/15 3:32 p.m.

Man, I wanted one of these so bad. Tried to get a loan on a used AWD version and got laughed at. Turns out there was an issue with a student loan that never got consolidated properly and by the time I got it cleared up I was living in chicago and needed a mad max car more than a talon (94 Maxima SE 5 Speed was the weapon of choice.)

My HS love. Neighbor had one that he was selling for his brother. Wanted the car so bad. Got laughed out of the insurance office when I asked for a quote. Turns out 17 + Porsche = huge insurance charges (almost $250 a month)

Now no way on either one. They would both nickle and dime you to death....So I drive a turbo Toyota instead. hahaha

amg_rx7
amg_rx7 Dork
1/5/15 3:49 p.m.

BMWs and Audis...

turboswede
turboswede GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
1/5/15 4:07 p.m.

In reply to trucke:

My older brother had one of those. It was atrocious even after it had been T-boned (of course in typical teen style he slapped a "E36 M3 happens" bumper sticker in the middle of the caved in panel).

How they managed to screw up a lightweight RWD Japanese sedan is beyond me, but it happened.

NOHOME
NOHOME SuperDork
1/5/15 4:21 p.m.

The Twins.

But only in the winter cause the windows don't work in sub-freezing temperatures.

logdog
logdog GRM+ Memberand Dork
1/5/15 4:23 p.m.

VWs

TeamEvil
TeamEvil HalfDork
1/5/15 4:44 p.m.

1962 Chevys, I owned four of them in a row. That long trunk and bubble top stuck up there now look ridiculous to me, back then I just couldn't get enough of 'em !?!?

OldGray320i
OldGray320i Reader
1/5/15 5:37 p.m.

2nd gen 200SX:

Although, this looks ok.

dropstep
dropstep Reader
1/5/15 5:45 p.m.

mid 70's big block monte carlo. all 200 horse of smog choked big block. dodge d50, 80's Volvo wagon and worst of all was a Bradley gt kit car until I owned one!

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