Do you miss your first car?
14 September 2003, 08:51 AM
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My first car was a red Escort MK2 1.3L with chrome wheel trims 
It had no power, the brakes never worked and I would pray that it would start each morning. Thing is, I still miss it to this day and would have another if I had a garage.
I think it was the rawness, the noise from the K&N filter and the sexy note from that Peco back box
Also the fact that it often seemed so fast. In the wet every corner was a challenge, trying not to understeer off the road.
In the dry the tyres would squeal like pigs if I tried to corner at more than 20mph, much to the embarrasment of any passengers.
I think what I miss was the driver involvement, and above all else it was FUN
No other car I have owned, including the Scoob was that much fun, though I am sure if I drove one now I would be shocked.
It had no power, the brakes never worked and I would pray that it would start each morning. Thing is, I still miss it to this day and would have another if I had a garage.
I think it was the rawness, the noise from the K&N filter and the sexy note from that Peco back box
Also the fact that it often seemed so fast. In the wet every corner was a challenge, trying not to understeer off the road.
In the dry the tyres would squeal like pigs if I tried to corner at more than 20mph, much to the embarrasment of any passengers.
I think what I miss was the driver involvement, and above all else it was FUN
No other car I have owned, including the Scoob was that much fun, though I am sure if I drove one now I would be shocked.
14 September 2003, 10:41 AM
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Hmmm. Perhaps it's just me then. Nostalgia maybe?
Do remember the annual MOT nightmare though. I would pace back and forth in the waiting room like an expectant father, only to be given a list with more red marks than my homework. Don't miss that at all
Do remember the annual MOT nightmare though. I would pace back and forth in the waiting room like an expectant father, only to be given a list with more red marks than my homework. Don't miss that at all
14 September 2003, 10:48 AM
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yep, mot time was a nightmare!
I spent more time down the scrappy getting 2nd hand pannels and straightening the bugger out after numerous "coming togethers" with my nutty mates on the back roads @ 2 in the morning.
When i sold it i dont think there was a straight or origonal panel on the thing
Oh what fun we had
I spent more time down the scrappy getting 2nd hand pannels and straightening the bugger out after numerous "coming togethers" with my nutty mates on the back roads @ 2 in the morning.
When i sold it i dont think there was a straight or origonal panel on the thing
Oh what fun we had
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I miss mine like mad, my first car was a 1972 Fiat 500, cute little car, with a 500cc twin aircooled motor, lots of fun, and cheap too, might even get one again, the trouble is, I bought my first one for £40, I'd have to pay nearer £4000 now!!
14 September 2003, 12:03 PM
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Mine to was a 1977 MK2 Escort in a luverly shade of beige don't think i really miss the car is was a total shed with no floor on the passenger side but i do miss the laughs I had in it ahh the joys of being 18 again.
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14 September 2003, 12:10 PM
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yes .. Dolly sprint 1978. 16v ( only 30k on the clock when i got it , 4 year old tooo.,car not me, sadly)
bit unreliable though
and insurance was a killer as i was 18
fun to drive,,
steve
bit unreliable though
and insurance was a killer as i was 18
fun to drive,,
steve
14 September 2003, 12:16 PM
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miss mine, opel manta gte, 1984 black, later painted imperial blue, 15" alloys, huge brakes, lsd, 240 bhp 16 valve engine
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14 September 2003, 01:25 PM
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Although 1 years ownership with a minimum of 60miles every day with no servicing at all and not 1 bit of trouble! one of the most reliable cars I have had !!
and not 1 bit of trouble! one of the most reliable cars I have had !!
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