brgnorway 0 Posted April 24, 2004 Quote[/b] ]That is one helluva sexy Alfa Romeo 156!!!What's the type of your engine? Hehe thanks - I love it! It's a 1.8 Twinspark. 2 Liter JTS is a wee bit expensive and the 3.2 GTA is hilariously expensive. It's rapid and has a very nice chassis though. Strangely enough most BMW and Alfa Romeo owners hate eachothers guts here in Norway - which is sad since both marks makes very nice cars  Quote[/b] ]Anyways... this is my car im driving around:[ig]http://www.bmw.se/images/cars/20_2.jpg[/ig] A BMW 528i with automatic transmission. Now that is a very nice car too! And very very expensive in Norway  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer- 0 Posted April 24, 2004 Now that is a very nice car too! And very very expensive in Norway  Actually its my dad's! But I drive in it too. This one's wasn't very expensive because my dad bought it second hand. And it was in a very good condition! I'm planning to get a car too, but I'm thinking about the Peugeot 206 GTI or an Alfa Romeo 156 1.8/2.0 Twinspark. Peugeot 206 GTI: A BMW killer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Major Fubar 0 Posted April 24, 2004 My old rustbucket (Mazda 929) is on it's last legs...I'm hoping to pick up a Bedford van or Falcon Panelvan soon...http://www.btinternet.com/~classic.camperclub/jj34.jpg There used to be a Bedford van in my area done up to look like the A-Team van when I was a kid  About a month or two ago I saw my dream vehicle driving down the street - an electric blue Bedford CF Van, with a mural painted on the side of this album cover (minus the lettering): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted April 24, 2004 My humble vehicle:http://koti.phnet.fi/paavolai/fotot/muut/oiva[/imgl] That is an awsome one! I often wish I would still go to university, to get there by bike and enjoy at least a little tiny bit of fresh air per day. As soon as I earn some more money I get myself a new bike. Thats for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecOp9 0 Posted April 24, 2004 The new Fubar Mobile:http://www.fleckproducts.com/grfx/monsterbike-green.jpg This would be my grandfathers dream lawn mower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeMeSiS 11 Posted April 24, 2004 My humble vehicle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harnu 0 Posted April 24, 2004 Can't be arsed to get a driving license. 1000-1500e for the license itself + quite a bit of other bureaucratic fees. Dunno what '1000e' is but I payed $12.00 for my license when I was 18. 1200-1700USD at the moment. Â Â Â Â Where do you live? Just to avoid some misconceptions, that 1000-1500 euros include driving lessons, exams and so forth. And just like my profile says, I live in Finland. Holy crap man! You can get your liscense here for about $20 I think I had to pay, and instruction was free through the school. (But they have started charging $100 for it now) Going to a private place costs a couple hundred, but nothing compared to what you need to pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman 0 Posted April 24, 2004 http://koti.phnet.fi/paavolai/fotot/muut/oiva.jpg I have a similar bike only its more..newer. The first minute I have enough money and old enough to drive I want this. W00t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted April 24, 2004 Sorry to say this: In general the french were alway ahead of their times in car design (see Citroen) but right now the french companies are too much into "usefulllness". The designs of Peugeot and co are just ridiculous compared to BMW and Merecedes. I dont mean that with evil national pride but they gotta do something to gain back repuatation in europe. In china they are very very successful though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dauragon 0 Posted April 25, 2004 french designs for cars are so ugly, they better hire jean paul gauthier tu design their cars or something it wouldl ook a bit better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Llauma 0 Posted April 25, 2004 Sorry to say this:In general the french were alway ahead of their times in car design (see Citroen) but right now the french companies are too much into "usefulllness". The designs of Peugeot and co are just ridiculous compared to BMW and Merecedes. I dont mean that with evil national pride but they gotta do something to gain back repuatation in europe. In china they are very very successful though! Renault Megane has some great design that no german car comes close to. Opel, Volkswagen and Audi are pretty booring. BMW and Mercedes looks like they have always looked with a few small changes. I still like them but I have never been surprised when it comes to new designs. Audi did the TT which is great but it's not a regular car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SFG 1 Posted April 25, 2004 Camry F-150 --- Now 2002 Acura RSX-S (and I love it ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noundo 0 Posted April 25, 2004 1976 Chev. Monte Carlo 197? Ford Gran Tourino ?? 1982 Buick Cutlass 1986 Plymouth Tourismo 1986 Dodge Ramcharger - still have this one 1982 Chevy 1500 PickUp 1987 Chevy Van 1990 Chevy Cavalier 1994 Chevy Cavalier 1989 Ford Excort Pony - Still have this one 1989 Chrysler LeBaron - Still have this one 2002 Chevy Silverado LT Ext. Cab Z-71 - Still have this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brgnorway 0 Posted April 25, 2004 Sorry to say this:In general the french were alway ahead of their times in car design (see Citroen) but right now the french companies are too much into "usefulllness". The designs of Peugeot and co are just ridiculous compared to BMW and Merecedes. I dont mean that with evil national pride but they gotta do something to gain back repuatation in europe. In china they are very very successful though! Have to disagree with you there Albert. When it comes to small and medium sized cars the french are way ahead of the germans. Try to find a good looking german equivalent to Peugot 206 and Citroen C3? It's not going to be an Opel or the new BMW 1-series that's for sure. If anything it's the germans that are looking at trouble in the coming years. With the 5 series and Golf defining it's classes they have to somewhat stay "true" to their tradition. BMW now suffers from the original but dislikeable 7 series - a theme now continued with Chris Bangle (a former Ford designer/Scorpio) on the 5 series. In short, flame surfacing as it's called puts people off - and not accidentaly. The rest of the field has caught up on Volkswagen, and Golf is no longer the superior leader in it's class. The new Golf - Volkswagens safe bet - sells poorly all over Europe and this even in the homemarket Germany - it's strongest market. That's why they now have to throw in "freebees" to make the car more attractive at the price (aircon etc.) . To make matter worse their now middle aged buyers that followed the various Golf series loyaly from the first in the late seventies and onto now are no longer loyal. Golf is no longer lithe, exciting and fun but heavy, middle aged and boring. It's always hard to "reinvent" itself when they are the classdefining cars - and the problems now start to appear. By the way, Volkswagen now sells more cars in China than the homemarket. Last year was the first year this happened Oh, I forgot to say I'm highly biased and totally Italiofile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted April 25, 2004 french designs for cars are so ugly Others disagree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dauragon 0 Posted April 25, 2004 french designs for cars are so ugly Others disagree. LOL ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MASTAKILLA 0 Posted April 25, 2004 1983 Mini Cooper 1000 ( first love ) 1984 KTM Enduro (example) 1987 Suzuki Cross (example) 1990 KTM LC4 500 (example) 1994 Opel Bedford Blitz (example) first toy with driving license 1998 VW Jetta (example) Â 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R (example) crashed last year... 2001 Renault Twingo (example) 2003 Renault Twingo 2005 Kawasaki ZX10R Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
der bastler 0 Posted April 25, 2004 I have to modify my future plans. The future? Either Audi A4 S4 Avant or Daimler-Chrysler CLK 200 CGI. Neither nor... I prefer Mazda RX-8 now! A driving licence here in Germany is expensive, too. My licence for cars up to 7.5t and motocycles cost iirc ca. 3000 DM, that would be around 1500 EUR. Including practical driving lessons (there are several mandatory driving lessons: autobahn, country roads, driving in the night), fees for theoretical and practical driving tests... At least there are enough public places without speed limit in Germany. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr burns 131 Posted April 25, 2004 I have to modify my future plans. The future? Either Audi A4 S4 Avant or Daimler-Chrysler CLK 200 CGI. Neither nor... I prefer Mazda RX-8 now! http://staging3.syzygy.de/Mazda....iew.jpghttp://staging3.syzygy.de/Mazda....iew.jpghttp://staging3.syzygy.de/Mazda....iew.jpg i like the mazda for it´s unconventional engine concept and the pure rpm that you can get out of it .. though i´d prefer the RX-7 because i like the design more. the MX-3 was the first car i got to drive in my life, with thx to mum  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted April 25, 2004 Damn I had a long posts comparing french designs (in an objective way) and it crashed. I wont post that again NOT NOW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Llauma 0 Posted April 25, 2004 Damn I had a long posts comparing french designs (in an objective way) and it crashed. I wont post that again  NOT NOW! You see.. even this forum thinks you're wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
der bastler 0 Posted April 25, 2004 i like the mazda for it´s unconventional engine concept and the pure rpm that you can get out of it .. though i´d prefer the RX-7 because i like the design more. Now I have to wait until I can afford a used RX-8 (personal break-even: own savings will grow, price of used car will drop, somewhere both will meet)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecOp9 0 Posted April 25, 2004 I think the Mitsubishi Eclipse is the best looking car around. Of course with the right body kits and color. The shiny silver makes me cream myself. LMAO ... cant believe I said that but OHH WELL! I want an Eclipse so BAD!!! Unfortunately I'm not a money person... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer- 0 Posted April 25, 2004 OMG.. THEY RAPED THAT ECLIPSE!!! Imo... putting kits on cars is just... car-raping man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozanzac 0 Posted April 26, 2004 OMG..THEY RAPED THAT ECLIPSE!!! Imo... putting kits on cars is just... car-raping man. Â Completely agree. I find it halarious when some 'street racer try hard' in a riced up gutless-mobile gives a big rev (from twin oversized 3 1/2 inch exhausts that not only reduces performance and economy but also increases emissions and weight) at the lights, only to be well and truly beaten off the line by me in a family wagon. Then, to try prove something. After I've stopped accelerating at the speed limit, they catch up, keep charging to the next set of lights, only to be stopped at them because they have no clue about traffic light synchronisation..... then they turn green, and I just cruise on by, laughing because ricer boy/girl is once again, ringing that mechanically unmodified monstrosity by the neck, and once again, on a mission to prove they have a huge ego problem. Keep chargin boy/girl. Before you know it, you'll have a big tree imprintation on your car. That's mother nature getting you back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
