Post All of Your Previous Cars - VW or Not

[.:RTime]

My first Car...


And Golf R will be my second

[saulsanch]

Half of my ford festiva

[65dunebuggy]

Started with a 95 Honda Civic Ex (Used with 65k on it, did nothing to it)
Had that car from when I was 14 to 18. Then got a 03 Mini Cooper (Used 38k on it, lightly moded) sold that after having it for 3 years. Then brought my current car an 06 VW GTI with 23k on it (went from stock to APR stage 2+ over the course of almost 4 years)
I had a couple cars in between: a 88 jetta I paid $50 for a stuck a $35 head gasket in it. A 1993 Pontiac Sunfire paid $300 took out the bad 3.1 and put a free 3.1 in it and sold it for $1000.

The Golf R will be my first brand new car. I came close to buying a 2007 or 8 GTI for 25k

[Kandiru]

As a denizen of the now defunct communist paradise east of the Berlin wall i could have acquired a car around age 40. I escaped in my 20ies and got into this series:

1. 1990 Isuzu Impulse Turbo Coupe, handling by Lotus. I swear to God i did not want any other car, until my feet literally fell through the rusted floor.
Loved her so much!

2. 2000 GTI VR6, the worst car ever, period, between the
drunken tuning leaving it with a tendency to want to roll
over the front end in turns, and the gastarbeiter who sabotaged
the computer wiring so car dies off the lot, then 2 other ECUs
until they found the skilfully constructed salt bridge short integrated
into the harness that Kaputed the computers, photos of it went all the way
to Germany and Istanbul

3. 2002 SAAB 9-3 Aero 25th Anniversary Edition, last of
the real hatch SAABs, torque steered like a drunk hooker,
awesome thrilling ride. Saved my life in a wreck that would
have been fatal in many other cars, and totaled in process.

4. 2003 Passat GLX, loaded to the hilt with 5 speed MT, one
of the last MT Passats, boring as HELL.

5. 2004 R32, the gateway drug to 0-60 in 6ish cars. No more
halfaxx rides after this one, baby came so more sedans.

6. 2006 S60R, dim lights, huuge turn radius, loved every moment,
awesome car, the last driver's Volvo, after the 2-pedal catering started.

7. 2008 TurboX, a real gem, splendid driver, summer and winter, spent
three months in service in 3 years. The best dealer support, still a lease
return at warranty end.

8. 2012 S4, creme de la creme for the 3 pedal AWD enthusiast with a family.
One of the most researched cars, and the first new car i ever owned, this one
will be driven until my heel hits the tarmac

Would have waited for the 5 door R with 6MT if i had more time, but lease extension not possible past 3 mos, then i said WTF i only live once, fellow Audiziner clocked 4.4s on a dragstrip no mods, and i believe him, this monster plain scares me sometimes when i forget to think when driving it

[Suembeaux]

First VW:

20th:



Current:

Future:

This looks like a small part of the Austin VW club, same 20th, r32 and r. I had to go back and check if it were someone I knew! Great collection, and future plans as well.

[deddie]

1979 Honda Civic
1979 Toyota Celica GT
1973 Datsun 240Z
1994 Honda Civic EX
1987 Porsche 911
2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder
2003 BMW M3
2005 Lotus Elise
2006 Dodge Durango
2006 Mitsubishi EVO
2007 Porsche Carrera S
2007 Lotus Exige S
2010 Porsche Boxster S
2012 VW Golf R

[CasbahBoy]

2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg
2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI
2012 Volkswagen Golf R

All manual transmissions

Funny thing is that while I got my license the moment I could get it, I didn't start driving regularly (or by extension needing to pay for a car) until 2006 when I was 22 years old.

[B5Speedo]

1. 1969 Chevy Impala
2. 1977 VW Rabbit
3. 1980 VW Rabbit
4. 1980 VW Scirocco S
5. 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider
6. 1983 VW GTI
7. 1985 VW Jetta GLI
8. 1992 VW Passat wagon
9. 1992 VW cabriolet
10. 1999 VW Passat sedan
11. 1999 VW Jetta
12. 2002 VW Passat wagon
13. 2004 VW W8 wagon
14. 2012 VW Golf R

[carmg993]

In my 28 years with a license, I have had -
Used
Pontiac Catalina or Chevy Impala
Toyota Celica ST
New
VW GTI 16V
Honda CRX SI
Honda Accord LX
VW Passat VR6
1998 GMC Yukon XL
2002 Audi A6 4.2
1995 Porsche C2 Cabriolet
2004 Audi TT 3.2 DSG
1998 Porsche C2S (used)
2006 Subaru STI
2007 Subaru STI Limited
2008 R32
2009 cc VR6 4Motion
1995 Porsche 968 Cabriolet (used, current)
2011 Subaru WRX Ltd (current)
2012 VW Golf R (on order)
Subaru BRZ ( not sure )

[chramiji]

I have a few cars, some driven but not owned, and others are owned...

when its driven and not owned, i was the sole or main driver of the car...

sorry too lazy to do pics...

1. 2003 lexus is300 silver, no mods besides kn air filter... fully loaded automatic - driven
2. 1990 bmw 535i gold/tan, no mods, idk what the options are but automatic - driven
3. 1990 nissan 240sx grey - practically restored from the dead base model 5speed sold- owned
4. 1990 mazda RX7 black - non turbo, mikuni side drafts, full exhaust 5speed - blew clutch, junked after stripped - owned
5. 1989 acura integer grey - loaded axle broke off and donated - owned
6. 1991 mazda RX7 white (dan lauria's car... from the wonder years!!) fully loaded auto - 5speed swap, tons of drivetrain and suspension mod, stock motor - sold - owned
7. 1994 toyota corolla tan base model 5 speed, home made intake, eibach spring, tokico blue struts - daily driver
8. 2012 vw golf r cw base - waiting...

i had all 4, 5, and 6 at the same time, but never all in service at once.

obtained in chronological order

I'm 27 this year, got license at 16.

[Dutchmastr9]

91 ford ranger
04 VW GLI



12 Golf R

[Atl-Atl]

What a great trip down memory lane, it's been a while since I listed these. Starting this on my phone so I'll add pics and details later. In order of ownership.

1985 Jeep Cherokee 2 door
1996 Volvo 850 GLT wagon
1998 Volvo S70 non-turbo sedan
1994 Volvo 740 turbo wagon (modded and possibly my favorite car ever)
2000 A4 1.8t Quattro (mild suspension and engine mods, also in the running for favorite car ever)
1990 Eagle Talon (Jdm motor, Jdm trans, ACT 2600, Jdm aluminum t-case, 4bolt rearend w/rear steer delete, A/C delete, power steering delete, 2g manifold, stock 14b, 3" turboback no cat-still passed emissions, front mount, stock boost, AWD and weighed less than 3000lbs with me in it, 13.2 all day long, most fun I've ever had with a car!!!)
2001 Jeep Cherokee, lots of mods, lots of wheeling adventures, absolute blast.
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7
1992 Jeep Cherokee
2003 Jetta 1.8t
2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Rubicon
2007 GTI
1999 Jeep Cherokee (lots of mods)
2012 VW Golf R

[jsausley]

This is the first time I've seen this thread. Some great cars in here. Here's my list (I don't have a very good picture of the ZR-1, sorry):

1991 Nissan 300ZX Non-Turbo 5-Speed Pearl Yellow (1 of ~470) - Purchased used at 23,000 miles, sold at 45,000 miles.



2001 BMW 325ci Automatic - Purchased used at 18,000 miles, sold at 30,000 miles.



2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0L LS2 6-Speed Quicksilver - Purchased used at 13,000 miles, sold at 24,000 miles.



1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Admiral Blue Metallic, Gray Interior - 1 of 11 - Purchased used at 8,000 miles. Still has roughly 8,000 miles. This is a garage queen and is one of my dream cars. My dad used to own one when I was a kid. His was a 1995 bought brand new in the same color but with black interior and was 1 of 4. He traded it in on a 1996 Dodge Viper GTS. The only picture I have of it on this computer is with my GTO. Here it is:

[pdxR20]

My turn in reverse order...

Present:
2012 VW Golf R - Had to get a practical car to carry the kid and weim

Planned Mods
-VWR Adjustable Coilovers (ordered)
-VWR Sways
-VWR Cold Air Intake
-APR Exhaust
-APR ECU
-19" OEM Talladegas (ordered)
-OEM GTI LED Head lamps (ordered)
-OEM Euro R LED Tail lamps
-OEM 510 Nav


Past:
2012 Audi TTRS


2012 Porsche Boxster Spyder


2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder


2009 Audi TTS


2008 VW R32


2007 Porsche Cayman


2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon


2008 Audi TT 3.2 S-line


2006 Mini Couper S Works - Checkmate


2002 Audi TT ALMS


2006 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro


2003 Audi TT Coupe 225 Quattro
Modded:
Stock:

[Dawg90]

69 1750 Alfa GT Veloce. Giallo Oscuro ext. Black int. (The one that broke my heart...)

Beautiful collection - love the Alfa. My old boss races an old Alfa in Japan, he used to say he'd put $200k into the car.

[ftillier]

1. 1973 bug, sold for #2:
2. 1996 GTI VR6, T-red, sold for #3:
3. 1997 GTI VR6, sequoia green, sold for #6
4. 1969 bug
5. 2000 Passat GLS Wagon V6/5MT, sold for #7 when we needed > 5 seats
6. 1980 cabby, sold in anticipation of #8
7. 2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L, ergonomics suck compared to VW
8. Golf R, can't wait to get it.

[carman63]

I'll come back and add photos as I can. Here are mine, nowhere near as sweet as the guy 2-3 posts above me

- 1973 Gremlin X (hand-me-down)
- 1984-ish Ford Granada (European Edition)
- 1987 Ford Escort GT (first new car, stationed in Germany)
- 1991 Ford Ranger (first vehicle with A/C!)
- 1995 Nissan Sentra
- 1998 Dodge Intrepid
- 2002 VW Beetle Turbo (Color Concept Orange)
- 2001 Dodge Dakota (concurrently with the Beetle)
- 2003 Honda Element (sold Beetle and Dakota)
- 2005 350Z (concurrently with the Element)
- 2006 Audi A6 (replaced 350Z)
- 2007 GTI (replaced Element)
- 2008 Infiniti G37 (replaced Audi)
- 2009 MINI Clubman S (reduced to one car)
- 2010 MINI Clubman JCW (dealer made me a deal, while my wife was paying for her 2011 S Convertible )
- 2012 Golf R

[speedbump2]

I've had a lot of cars in the last 41 years, too many to list, and too many to try to find pictures for.

But, the one that brought me the most pleasure, and the one that ALWAYS puts a huge grin on my face is my '04 R32:



--Chuck--

[Daniel Parker]

1. 1984 VW Rabbit Gti
2. 1990 Chevy S10 (lapse of reason)
3. 1991 VW Gti 16v
4. 1995 Jeep Wrangler
5. 1991 VW Jetta Gli 16v
6. 1996 VW Jetta Vr6
7. 1990 VW Corrado G60
8. 1993 VW Corrado Vr6
9. 1980 Jeep CJ7
10. 1997 Audi A4 1.8t Quattro
11. 2000 Audi TT Quattro
12. 1995 Jeep Cherokee
13. 1994 Mazda Miata R
14. 2001 Audi TT Roadster
15. 2000 Audi AllRoad
16. 2002 Audi TT ALMS Edition
17. 2005 Lotus Elise
18. 2005 Subaru Legacy Gt
19. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
20. 1996 Mazda Miata - SuperCharged
21. 2003 Land Rover LR3
22. 2006 Audi S4 Avant
23. 2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe
24. 2007 Range Rover Sport
25. 1992 BMW 325 - Race Car
26. 2008 Land Rover LR3
27. 2009 VW Jetta TDI
28. 2011 BMW 1M
29. 2010 Land Rover LR4
30. 2010 VW Jetta TDI Cup Edition
31. 2012 VW Golf R

[VWPDX]

My turn in reverse order[/IMG]

Was the tt 225 your first car?

[GTIVRon]

Started off in a 96 or so Dodge Caravan on it's last leg.

Then bought a 93 Mazda MX-3 on the cheap, and it didn't last long.

Then got a 2002 Civic LX. After the 3rd auto trans failed I fixed it and gave it to my sister.

Then I got my 2002 AWP 1.8T Jetta. 3" downpipe for exhaust, CAI, DV, Boost gauge, APR flash and custom tune with their software, and 255lph fuel pump when stocker couldn't keep up to my "testing" of the K03s. Totalled when I swerved a deer at high speed (on stock suspension and 195 tires).

Then got a 1999 Civic EX with a manual trans to beat up on in Georgia and Michigan for school. And did the car take a beating. Replaced a spindle, tail light, screwed a mirror and back bumper back on, had about 90* free play in steering wheel so converted to manual rack cuz it was shot along with tie rods etc.. new trans after diff took a crap (under 3rd part warranty) and new engine ~800 miles after the trans covered on the transmission shops' dime because they never put oil back in the car after replacing the rear main seal. Various bumps/humps/dents on the floor due to off-roading/mudding

2002 24v VR6 GTI was next. C2 tune, TT downpipe and full exhaust, FK sport plus coil overs, good rubber, motor mounts, short shifter, custom intake, and a bunch of other small stuff. Totalled due to retarded drivers on retardedly stupid road design in Dallas when a Jeep rear-ended me while stopped behind traffic.

Currently driving a 1992 Corrado SLC (VR6) that is giving me more headaches than anything. Was thinking about making it a project/track car, but just keeping it running right is a project of it's own. Have spent nearly what I paid for it in the past 4 months just trying to keep it on the road. Will post it for sale as soon as I get the R, and if it doens't sell I'll film it being crushed.

Hopefully in the future I'll have another VR6 powered toy.

[mtbscoTT]

Lots:
1. 1969 Kharmann Ghia convertible
2. 1965 Chevy El Camino
3. 1975 Fiat X 1/9
4. 1977 Mustang II Cobra II
5. 1979 VW Scirocco
6. 1981 VW Scirocco
7. 1983 Rabbit GTI
8. 1985 Toyota MR2
9. 1988 Toyota MR2 Supercharged
10. 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo
11. 1995 Ford Ranger Splash pickup
12. 1996 Mustang GT
13. 1998 VW Passat
14. 2000 Audi TT 180 FWD
15. 2001 Audi TT 225Q Coupe
16. 1994 Geo Prism
17. 1991 Jeep Cherokee
18. 2003 BMW 330I ZHP
19. 2003 M3
20. 2004 Suzuki Aerio SX
21. 2006 MINI S
22. 2006 Porsche Cayman S
23. 2006 Audi A3
24. 2008 MINI S
25. 2009 MINI JCW
26. 2007 BMW MZ4 Coupe
27. 2011 MINI JCW
28. 2012 Audi TT-RS
In the hunt for next vehicle: Golf R, Fiat 500 Abarth, Audi R8, Lotus Evora
Note: The only cars on this list with automatics were the El Camino, the Jeep, and the Geo which was my late mom's car. All others have been manuals.

[Emdeebee]

1. 1964-1/2 Mustang, 6 cyl, 3 on the floor
2. 1974 Cuda, 360, 4 speed
3. 1964 Beetle
4. 1986 Fiero SE, V-6, 4 speed
5. 1994 Acura Integra
6. 1999 Eclipse GSX, 5 speed
7. 2009 Infiniti G37x.....Automatic

[jsausley]

Nice GTO/ZR1.

Thanks!

I sold the GTO after I realized that the R was every car I will ever need (for a while anyway). I was planning to keep both and drive the R every day and only drive the GTO on the weekends and to the track... then I realized the R was a much nicer and better car in every way, so that made no sense.

[lovecarsDrV]

The cars my wife and I have owned/own:

1984 Golf MkI (South Africa) SOLD
1988 Toyota Camry SOLD
1990 Jeep Wrangler SOLD
1992 Toyota Tercel SOLD
1994 Toyota Corolla SOLD
1995 Ford Windstar SOLD
1996 Ford F150 SOLD
1999 Volkswagen Eurovan SOLD
2000 Volkswagen Golf TDI SOLD
2001 Audi A4 SOLD
2003 Volkswagen Touareg V6 SOLD
2004 Volkswagen Passat TDI SOLD
2005 Volkswagen Jetta TDI FOR SALE
1966 Mercedes Benz 280S
2010 Audi Q5 3.2
2001 Volkwagen Eurovan
2012 Volkswagen Golf R
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo (on order)

1st car:


Most recent addition:

[pdxR20]

Please tell me you went from the TTRS to your R for financial reasons.

I needed something more practical. Hauling my Weimaraner and son in the TTRS was very challenging. Had Audi released the RS3 stateside, I would have gotten that. Options are limited for a AWD, manual, smaller but functional german designed car.

[NoahInVirginia]

I don't have pictures but I'll post.

1. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee SOLD
2. 2002 VW Jetta 1.8t. Ended up doing a 2.0 Stroker and GT35r build. Lady hit me at a stoplight and TOTALLED it.
3. 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SOLD
4. 2005 Jeep Liberty TRADED
5. 2011 VW GTI APR Stage 3 TRADED
6. 2012 VW Golf R UMS Stage 2+ CURRENT
7. 2005 WRX STi Fully Built, 500awhp+ CURRENT

Also, I'm looking to possibly pick up another wrangler if any of you are selling or know someone who is selling.

[pdxR20]

Was the tt 225 your first car?

No...

This is my actual list from the start:

1971 Porsche 914 1.7
1994 Subaru Impreza Wagaon
1996 VW Golf Sport
1998 VW Jetta GLX
2000 VW New Beetle Turbo
2001 VW New Beetle TDI
2003 VW New Beetle Turbo S
2003 Audi TT Coupe 225 Quattro
2006 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro
2002 Audi TT ALMS
2006 Mini Couper S Works - Checkmate
2008 Audi TT 3.2 S-line
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
2007 Porsche Cayman
2008 VW R32
2009 Audi TTS
2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder
2012 Porsche Boxster Spyder
2012 Audi TTRS
2012 VW Golf R

[blackdemonGTI18T]

1989 VW Jetta GLi 16v Black (123,000 miles)

1998 VW GTI 2.0 Black (New)

1999.5 GTI VR6 Cosmic Green (New)

2001 GTI 1.8T Black (New)

2003 GTI 1.8T Silverstone Gray (New)

2004 .:R32 Black Magic Pearl (New)

2007 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 SR5 Off Road Silverstreak (New)

2008 Audi A4 2.0T Ocean Blue Pearl (New)

1983 GTI White (2nd owner 41,000 miles)

2012 Golf R Carbon Steel Gray (New)

[peruski]

1990 S-10 EL no option base model Manual Trans (first car, I was 17 and bought it brand new)
1992 Pontiac Grand Am GT 16 valve HO with a Manual trans (rare)
1998 VW Jetta K2 Silver Manual Trans
1998 Toyota Camry beige boring but dependable (wife's fist car of our marriage)
2000 VW GTI 1.8T Manual trans Ended up APR Stage III (12.7@110.5)
2000 Saturn Station wagon Navy Blue (In anticipation of our first child)
1994 Neon Purple I owned it for 3 months while my 'good car' was in storage and no longer winter friendly
1997 Chrysler LHS white and silver... sold my GTI due to speeding tickets
2003 Ford Explorer Black (wife's)
2001 Audi TT 225 18,000 original mile museum piece
2006 Jeep Commander Dark Green with Woodie vinyl tons of character but that's about it.(wife's)
2008 Chrysler Town and Country silver (wife's current. paid off)
2008 VW GTI base with DSG Untited Gray. Stayed stock with exception of APR flash.
2012 VW Golf R Candy White 4dr

[Dawg90]

I can't believe how many cars you guys have owned.

I wasn't gonna post cause I don't have an R, but compared to you guys:

1993 Civic EX 5 spd
1997 Integra GSR sedan
1995 BMW 325i 5 spd
2004 BMW 330i ZHP 6spd

That's it. I loved every car - was hard to part with them. can't imagine parting with 15 cars.

[Jimb213]

Also not (yet) an R owner, but I'll play. I'm apparently a car loyalist compared to some of y'all... I've only had 3 cars in my 33 years!

1995 Chevrolet S10 Blazer (stock, parents purchased new in 1994 when I turned 16, sold in 2004)

1998 Accord V6 4-door Purchased used in 2004, upgraded the stereo and had it re-painted after a big hailstorm so it looked fan-freaking-tastic after 130k miles. Sold in 2007.

2007 MkV GTI, bought new in 2007, no mods, pictures taken last saturday (April 7).

GTI-5260 by TheRealJimb213, on Flickr


GTI-5273 by TheRealJimb213, on Flickr

[Geist296]

Starting back in 1981


1. 1972 AMC Sportabout ( handme down )
2. 1968 Camaro (bought to fix up drove only 3 times, sold parts for more than I paid)
3. 1977 Dodge B200 Tradesmen ( handme down )
4. 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo
5. 1976 Plymouth Duster (6 cyl/3spd, sold for #6 wife couldn't drive stick)
6. 1976 Olds Cutlass Salon (totaled with wife driving)
7. 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix (beater needed something after Cutlass death)
8. 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo
9. 1979 Buick Skyhawk (bought to start resore to #8)
10. 1987 Chevy Z24( first new car owned in conjuction with next 3)
11. 1988 Toyota PU (lowered, totalled replaced with #12)
12. 1989 Toyota PU (did the same thing as first one not totalled though)
13. 1991 Chevy Fullsize Ext. PU ( lowered also had 2nd kid needed something bigger)
14. 1996 Chevy Monte Carlo (replaced Z24, wife took when we divorced)
15. 2003 Chevy Blazer Xtreme (replaced #13)
16. 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo (summer only car)
17. Waiting on 2012 R (replacing #15)

oh and during all those.....
18. 1985 Honda Magna (owned back around # 13/14)
19. 1999 Honda Magna (replaced #18 still have)
20. 2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate bought to do longer rides has become my more ride everywhere bike)

[kvv]

72 Toyota Corona
77 Rabbit
85 GTI + 7X Rabbit winter beater
90 300ZX
91 Maxima (At least it was a manual)
9X Passat (This and an unlisted Honda Civic were for my wife)
98 A4 Avant (S4 suspension)
01 S8
06 Volvo XC70 (Another one for the wife)
05 Hyundai Elantra (Now the kids are getting old enough to drive)
12 R (As of tomorrow. I'm really going to appreciate this considering I sold my S8 a few months ago and I've been driving my kid's Elantra. Again, at least it's a manual.)

Other
99 Honda VFR (What's faster than most Ferrari's, with gas mileage comparable to a Prius, and cost $8,500 new? That's why all my personal cars need AWD so I can have fun in the winter too.)

[playinwithfire]

2006 Turbocharged Scion tC


2008 Evo X


... and now a bone stock R. That needs to change.