wolfriverjoe 1,523 #26 February 22, 2017 9 cars/trucks plus 4 motor cycles. 6 cars were daily drivers, 3 were summer 'fun' cars. 78 Pontiac Sunbird right out of High School. V-6 & 4 speed made it a lot of fun. Beat the crap out of it and ended up junking it. 83 Full size Chevy 4x4 pickup. Drove it for about 8 years. Replace the motor with a junkyard 350, built it up (headers, intake & carb, cam) as it wore out. Box was really rusted and I sold it. 83 Chev Celebrity that was my folks car. Bought it from them for next to nothing. Motor, trans, brakes, steering were all on the way out. Sold it to a work friend who fixed all the mechanicals (body & interior were very nice) and made a bit of money selling it. 92 Saturn. Bought it new. Nice car. But I missed having 4 wheel drive and decent clearance in the Wisconsin winter. Sold it to a work friend for his wife. 97 ZR2 Blazer (the S-10 sized one). Bought new, special order. Only one with a 5 speed that I ever saw. Great truck. Had it for 18 years, sold it 2 years ago. 85 Toyota MR2. Paid $300 for it, put another $300 for a water pump & alternator. Awesome car. Total go kart. 2 seater, mid engine. Not super powerful but super small & light. Very rusty. Sold it after a year to a neighbor. He drove it for a year and then the front suspension fell apart. 83 Porsche 944. Saw it sitting in a lot when I had the MR2. Took a look and test drive and was hooked. Kind of beat up, repaired wreck (body not quite straight) but a lot of fun. Did a fair amount of work on it, still have it. 85 Porsche 928. (This is the same model that 'went swimming' in "Risky Business") After owning the 944 for 7 years or so, decided I wanted to upgrade and after a bit of research, the 928 was the best 'bang for the buck'. Found a good online community, lots of support, advice and parts. Looked around for a while and found this one. It's taken a good bit of work, but I drove it out to California with my mom back in 2014/ Awesome roadtrip in a car that's designed for long distance, high speed luxury cruising. Tried to sell the 944, but no buyers. It has issues and nobody was willing to pay my ask. So I had 2, plus the Blazer for work and winter. 05 Porsche Cayenne Turbo (the SUV). The online forum for the 928 is a good group. Some guys have more than one. Some have a lot more. One of the regulars pointed out that a 10 year old Cayenne with over 100k on it goes for well under $20k. Really. So I started looking. After about 6 months or so, this one popped up locally. Great shape, a few issues, nothing unexpected for the car at the age and mileage. Full records, all work done at the dealer. Paid $16k for it (sticker back in 05 was $93k). Sold the Blazer over C/L to a college kid from Upper Michigan. So now I have 3 Porsches. See pic."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,149 #27 February 23, 2017 wolfriverjoe 85 Porsche 928. (This is the same model that 'went swimming' in "Risky Business") After owning the 944 for 7 years or so, decided I wanted to upgrade and after a bit of research, the 928 was the best 'bang for the buck'. Found a good online community, lots of support, advice and parts. Looked around for a while and found this one. It's taken a good bit of work, but I drove it out to California with my mom back in 2014/ Awesome roadtrip in a car that's designed for long distance, high speed luxury cruising. Tried to sell the 944, but no buyers. It has issues and nobody was willing to pay my ask. So I had 2, plus the Blazer for work and winter. . About 15 years ago a friend comes by with a 928 with just over 180,000 miles. So after some talk we go for a drive. We are going down a road with a limit of 50 mph. Listening to the stereo while he relates to me the problems he is having trying to get cheap parts for the A/C which was inop. After a bit I check the speedometer and I about crap my pants. Its indicating 110 and I thought I might be going 60. Nice cars, quiet, strong engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo 0 #28 February 23, 2017 Well, quite a lot since 1981 .. Citroen GS Club 1.3 Ford Escort 1.3 Mercedes Benz 200 D Ford Granada Coupé 2.3 Audi 50 Peugeot 405 (for 3 Days, Engine fucked up ..) Mercedes Benz 230 E Mercedes Benz 280 E Chrysler LeBaron 2.5 Convertible Suzuki LJ 413 Ford Sierra 2.0 VW Bus Camper 2.0 (Skydiving) ;-) Mercedes Benz 190 E 2.0 Mercedes Benz C 220d Stationwagon Mercedes Benz GLK 220d 4matic Mercedes Benz GLK 220d 4matic (Facelift) Mercedes Benz GLC 220d 4matic (current) Motorcycles: Honda XL 500 Honda CB 750 four Suzuki GS 650 G BMW R100RS-------------------------------------------------- With sufficient thrust, pigs just fly well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighLow 0 #29 February 23, 2017 6 in 51 years. Great to see people more frugal than I am. 62 VW Convertible 66 Dart 74 Dart 73 Charger (in ’81) 93 Explorer 2006 Explorer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,193 #30 February 23, 2017 HighLow6 in 51 years. Great to see people more frugal than I am. 62 VW Convertible 66 Dart 74 Dart 73 Charger (in ’81) 93 Explorer 2006 Explorer Nice. The 80s were terrible years for cars. And you skipped them all!Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #31 February 23, 2017 19 I still have the first one I bought back in 1967.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #32 February 24, 2017 Was it NEW ? Would love to here the price. Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilivan 0 #33 February 24, 2017 21 (I think...) since 1991. And 8 motorcyles... Edited to add: right, I'll have a go at the list and see if it adds up... Cars: Citroen 2CV Vauxhaul Chevette Nissan Bluebird VW Jetta Rover 216 Vauxhaul Cavalier Vauxhaul Astra estate BMW 5 3.5 v8 touring BMW 325i touring Volvo 760i BMW 750 v12 Saab 900 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder Ford Econline van Saab 900 (not the same one) Ford Transit camper Audi A8 Mitsubishi Pajero So correction: 18 cars Motorbikes: Honda CB450 (pre-license) Honda C90 (well, a sort-of bike - also pre-license) Yamaha 350 thing... Honda CBR600 Honda FireBlade 1999 Honda FireBlade 2000 Yamaha R1 2005 Yamaha R1 2013"If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #34 February 24, 2017 Only eight. My cars tend to last a long time (for better or for worse.) It's rare for me to get rid of a car with less than 200K miles on it. The Mazda MR6 was one exception; that thing was cursed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #35 February 24, 2017 jumpsalot-2 Was it NEW ? Would love to here the price. NO, it was already 21 years old (1946 MG). I bought it for 145 pounds.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 801 #36 February 24, 2017 23 Cars/trucks 9 motorcycles (4 Harleys, 3 Kawasakis, 1 Honda) 5 company cars 2 boats damn. still want that airplane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,314 #37 February 24, 2017 '65 Bonneville '72 Chevy SS '76 Ford LTD '78 Dodge Monaco (Wrecked) '78 Pontiac Trans Am '80 Pontiac Grand Prix '85 Chevy Blazer '87 Chevy Silverado 1500 '90 Chevy Suburban '96 Ford F250 to pull the '00 Thor Fifth Wheel '02 Dodge Ram 3500 to pull the '00 Thor Fifth Wheel '05 Dodge Ram 1500 '05 Chevy Suburban '07 Chevy Silverado 1500 '02 Chevy Tahoe '14 Chevy Silverado 1500 '78 Harley Sportster '80 Harley FLT '82 Harley Super Glide '87 Harley Softail '89 Harley FLH '93 Harley Electra Glide '11 Harley Road King '15 Harley Road Glide Rushmore '17 Harley Road Glide Milwaukee 8 Skydiving Rigs - 9 (1 Tandem) Strip Joints >100 My name is Keith & I have a problem. My pecker is like a divining rod, When it points and gets hard, That's the direction I go. Live life. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #38 February 25, 2017 So, you've frittered your life away? lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,314 #39 February 25, 2017 I've often said, "If the good Lord took me tomorrow; all I could say is, Thank You."Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #40 February 25, 2017 BIGUN I've often said, "If the good Lord took me tomorrow; all I could say is, Thank You." lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #41 February 26, 2017 1974 Nova $300 and took a bunch of work but was a hell of a car with the 5.3 and I even taught myself how to drive a standard in it. Went thru a LOT of U joints and clutches, but it was fun! 199(something) Ford Escort, POS, got rid of it immediately when I joined the Army 1999 Silverado 2WD (Purchased in 2006) 2003 Silverado Z71 4WD (Purchased in 2008) 2016 Silverado High Country 4WD (Purchased in 2016) So, 5 I think."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ControlFreak 0 #42 February 26, 2017 65 VW Karmann Ghia 72 Chevy Vega (NOT as good as its reputation) 76 Jeep CJ5 (Wish I had it back) 8? Nissan Sentra (1st wife's) 8? Chevy Camaro (1st wife's) 7? VW Super Beetle 93 Saturn SL (1st wife's) 93 Toyota P/U 00 GMC Jimmy (Totaled) 9? VW Passat (For my daughter, got the Toyota back) 01 GMC Jimmy (After the Toyota got totaled) 13 Mazda CX5 (2nd wife's) 14 Mitsubishi Evo (Awesome! ) 80 Yamaha YZ250 (Bought new, just sold ) Alcohol never really solved any problems. But then again, neither did milk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
