Assault (CAN) 1 Posted March 15, 2003 Student + Part time job + other commitments = 1992 Pontiac Grand-Am that I bought cheap off of my mom. Dark Red, two door, 3 speed automatic, 3.4L V6 engine, 156,000 km. The speedometer goes to 200k/hr but I have only taken it to 170k/hr, but mind you it was a short and narrow country road and I was running out of space, and it felt like the car was going to lift off the ground. All of that done while Static-X was playing on the radio. I looks sort of like this but my car is more of a dark red. Tyler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BratZ Posted March 15, 2003 36 years old and a bodyman for 17 years ,I've had lots of cars and dirtbikes. First car was a 72 Ford Bronco with a lift kit,I've had about 25 Subarus ,3 were Brats and currently drive a Legacy AWD Wagon and I live in Northern Vermont and its wicked cold and icy outside.I've owned 3 S10 Blazers and a few Camaros and even an old Monza with a 350. Last year I also had a 1988 Model 90 Quattro that was immaculate and a 1998 Suzuki DR650se On/Off road bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brgnorway 0 Posted March 15, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (FSPilot @ Mar. 15 2003,00:52)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Spiders only go back to 1982? Â I've really got no clue. Â He graduated in 1972 just to give you a timeframe.<span id='postcolor'> You do have a clue! The spider designation was first used in 1954/5 with the model Giulietta Spider. This is by many considered to be the most beautyful of all Alfa spiders - including the next modell in line the Duetto Spider which I'm sure you remember from the film "The graduate" with Dustin Hoffman. In England -the most important marketplace for classic cars - this (Duetto) is also called "Boat tail Spider". There are also Guilia Spiders. The more upscale models of the spiders (also coupe models) were called "Veloce Spider/Coupe" like this "Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider". As the Italians are infamous - like the french - for their logic, the different designations are not always coherent. Some models are called "Pininfarina Spider" (the earlier modells were designed by Bertone) and some - because of larger engine - are called "Spider 2000". All spiders - except the ones made in the 80's are very nice cars - they handle well and are sufficiently quick. Mind you, if you are tempted to buy one you are well adviced to look out for corrosion - and you really ought to stay away from the 80's modells - they are incredibly ugly because of big black plastic bumpers (made to comply with the US regulations). So - in short - your father had a "Spider" Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAP 2 Posted March 15, 2003 1 : VW Golf GTI 16V 2 : Lancia Dedra 1.8 ( yeah, yeah, laugh all you want ... Â Â ) 3 : Renault 25 ( big ass car, but annoying computer, diding ...fuel low ... diding .. ) 4 : BMW 525 ( previous model ) 5 : Ford Maverick 2.7 TD ( which i m currently driving and working with ) 6 : Waiting now ( another 6 weeks ... ) on a Chevy Tahoe 5.3L ... it s gonna rock The wife ... 1 : Ford Ka ( i was afraid in that car ) 2 : Subaru forester ( god i loved that car, sold it when it was only 2 years old .. ) 3 : Mercedez 320 CE ( selling it when Tahoe arrives ... ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brgnorway 0 Posted March 15, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Maraudeur @ Mar. 14 2003,22:24)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><span id='postcolor'> </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">But those two were not, for the Alfetta, a rear driven as rigourous as the GTV, and the 146, hummm, more spirit than others non-Alfa products, but modern front driven cars with quiet handling settings ... <span id='postcolor'> I have to agree with you that Alfa Romeo's should be rear wheel drive. There are strong rumours that the next GTV and Spider will be exactly that </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Do you practice supermotard ( err, supermoto in english isn't it ? ), as you're speaking of KTM ? This is the funiest motorcycle disciplin ! * remember myself on open roads in Paris and mountains above Biarritz with hardly homologated 500CR, riding as a completely nut and road criminal, lol ! * <span id='postcolor'> Unfortunately not - but I will as soon as I'm finished at University. I'm considering a car as well but bike is cheaper, more fun and easier to park. However, the first car I'll buy will not be a very sporting one - I'm thinking of a used Land-Rover or something like that. By the way - you should stay with the Alfa's and forget about the BMW's - latin "temparemento" is a lot more exciting than the teutonic "tidyness". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sadico 1 Posted March 15, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (JAP @ Mar. 15 2003,09:52)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">3 : Renault 25 ( big ass car, but annoying computer, diding ...fuel low ... diding .. )<span id='postcolor'> That's why my father sold that car. The goddamn computer saying beeep! forward left door is opened beeeep every 15 seconds even when all the doors were perfectly closed. Also, every time you had to repair something they had to bring the parts from France, and it consumed too much fuel. The BMW we have now is a lot better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hit_Sqd_Maximus 0 Posted March 15, 2003 Do you see very many chevy or ford cars in europe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn880 5 Posted March 15, 2003 Here is what I do own: 1986 Chrysler Lebaron GTS, heavily modified... 2.2L Trubo Intercooled, ~320BHp @ 27psi boost 94 octane fuel, manually controlled modifed 3 speed automatic - 3000rpm torque stall. Rear air shocks for front traction adjustments. Run at 21psi boost 94 octane every day. FUN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted March 15, 2003 Your insurance must be through the roof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balschoiw 0 Posted March 15, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Your insurance must be through the roof.  <span id='postcolor'> Or he has a limitation for 200 miles per year  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-TU--33ker 0 Posted March 15, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Hit_Sqd_Maximus @ Mar. 15 2003,18:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Do you see very many chevy or ford cars in europe?<span id='postcolor'> i saw quite lot a of them in switzerland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brgnorway 0 Posted March 15, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Hit_Sqd_Maximus @ Mar. 15 2003,18:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Do you see very many chevy or ford cars in europe?<span id='postcolor'> Not many really - the ones you see are usually minivans and the odd Jeep Wrangler. Most people in Europe have a different approach to driving fast. Small cars with low weight and nimble handling on B-roads makes more sense than big heavy powerfull musclecars. If you want to drive fast over here you go for what we call a GT car like Golf GTI, Seat Leon Cupra etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sadico 1 Posted March 15, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Hit_Sqd_Maximus @ Mar. 15 2003,18:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Do you see very many chevy or ford cars in europe?<span id='postcolor'> In Spain you can see lot's of Fords (Ford Fiesta, Focus, Escort, Mondeo, Fusion...), but the only Chevrolet i've ever seen was a Corvette. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brgnorway 0 Posted March 15, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Sadico @ Mar. 15 2003,20:58)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Hit_Sqd_Maximus @ Mar. 15 2003,18:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Do you see very many chevy or ford cars in europe?<span id='postcolor'> In Spain you can see lot's of Fords (Ford Fiesta, Focus, Escort, Mondeo, Fusion...), but the only Chevrolet i've ever seen was a Corvette.<span id='postcolor'> ....of course - I forgot about ordinary european Fords. I fixed my mind on the "american" models - big and brawny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STS_SolidSnake 0 Posted March 15, 2003 there is alot of corvette and all sorts of fords in siwtzerland i even saw a bigass GMC jeep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sadico 1 Posted March 15, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> I fixed my mind on the "american" models - big and brawny!<span id='postcolor'> Yeah, seeing one of those in Europe is not common. Chryslers are now more common (at least here in Spain) but it's a lot easier to see Fiat, Seat, Renault, Citröen, Volkswagen, etc. In Madrid seeing a Chevrolet is even harder than seeing a Ferrari (no kidding, i've seen several Ferraris and Lamborghinis in my life and only one Chevrolet) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brgnorway 0 Posted March 15, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Sadico @ Mar. 15 2003,21:27)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> I fixed my mind on the "american" models - big and brawny!<span id='postcolor'> Yeah, seeing one of those in Europe is not common.  Chryslers are now more common (at least here in Spain) but it's a lot easier to see Fiat, Seat, Renault, Citröen, Volkswagen, etc. In Madrid seeing a Chevrolet is even harder than seeing a Ferrari (no kidding, i've seen several Ferraris and Lamborghinis in my life and only one Chevrolet)  <span id='postcolor'> Actually, there is one very special sportscar I'd like to see in real life before I die! And that is the spanish Pegaso! It's a shame they went down the drain! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted March 15, 2003 I had all sorts of cars but mainly the boring german sort of cars...small cheap and safe like Golf and Polo and so... But in Thailand I had a super powered machine that looked simillar to that one... No kidding they tuned it up to 110 Km/h for me...which in Thailand is like signing the last will. the bumps in the roads there are not ordinary bumps..they are volcano craters...still I survived and I discovered the most beautiful beaches with it that I have ever seen in my life and probably will ever see..untill I return and will become GM of my own Resort Hotel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesia 0 Posted March 15, 2003 thats my current car. Please dont ask me anything else about it, but just assume that I have this beautiful car. thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn880 5 Posted March 15, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Balschoiw @ Mar. 15 2003,14:01)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Your insurance must be through the roof. <span id='postcolor'> Or he has a limitation for 200 miles per year <span id='postcolor'> 200 Miles per year... lol Actually the insurance is not that bad since I ensure it as an un-modified but yellow LeBaron GTS, and I don't have any collisions to my name. If I were to total the car somehow, I could lose lots of money depending on how the drivetrain and electronics survive... so far so good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted March 15, 2003 Here u see all the parts that u would u be missing after one night in Malta. They stole my stereo and my atenna and two of my tires overnight...right opposite to a hotel with 24hour reception...hell those people love cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted March 15, 2003 Yeah, I bought this with lotto money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STS_SolidSnake 0 Posted March 15, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jamesia @ Mar. 15 2003,22:16)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> thats my current car. Please dont ask me anything else about it, but just assume that I have this beautiful car. thank you.<span id='postcolor'> Erm i dont think ferrari are beautifull and their engines are crap , 1 month and then you need to fix it, a piece of crap on wheels. better buy a Porsche or a Lambo if you have more money but stay away from ferrari's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted March 15, 2003 Speaking of unreliable... (It's a daewoo) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USMC Sniper 0 Posted March 15, 2003 Yeah I dont like Ferrari's either, they aren't all that good and very expensive. Not to mention that the Enzo is ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
