First Car

[Imperfectionist]

I just got mine today :D it's a little Fiat Punto.

But i'm a bit nervous, i've driven it but I found it kinda nerve wracking driving without dual control at first. I had to drive it all the way down from North London to South London through Central, scary stuff :(

So what was your first car? Were you a scaredy cat like me or all cool and confident?

[Bunny]

My first car is my current car: a stupid little 4-door Saturn LS1. It functions and that is all I care about, I don't need to pick up chicks anymore.

The only time I have ever been nervous while driving was when I hired some stupid teacher (parents made me) who showed up with an expensive ass brand new mustang convertible and forced me into the driver's seat. He was nervous I was going to crash and that transferred over to me.

[Imperfectionist]

The only time I have ever been nervous while driving was when I hired some stupid teacher (parents made me) who showed up with an expensive ass brand new mustang convertible and forced me into the driver's seat. He was nervous I was going to crash and that transferred over to me.

Yeah my dad doesn't drive but he was sitting in the back seat and he just couldn't help screaming at me whenever I did anything, so his nerves were scaring me :(

I do enjoy driving though, I think it's just weird getting into a different car so once i'm used to it hopefully i'll relax :)

[Xaven]

Parents got me a '98 Chevy Cavalier for Christmas when I was 16. It's a faithful little guy and has never given me one problem ever! :love:

Like Bunny's view, the most important aspect of a car is whether or not it functions. :shiny: And boy does he function~

[cloud21zidane16]

I still have my first car now which ive had since I passed, just over a year ago now. A Vauxhall Corsa, couldnt be without it anymore. And not to be cocky but from the day I passed I wasnt nervous at all and will happily drive anywhere new all the time:D

[Raistlin]

My first car is a my current car: '95 Lexus ES300. My mom is an accountant for a guy who owns, among other things, a used car dealership (who I have also worked for previously), so I got it at the same price they paid for it at a dealer auction.

I was never really nervous driving. My dad taught me to drive well before I had my license.

[Momiji]

My dad taught me how to drive on an icy road when I was 14. :P

I still have my first car, despite the few troubles I've had with it (brakes went out on me right as I was coming up to a stoplight... with people stopped in front of me. That was fun, stopping mere inches from the back bumper of the car in front of me. I managed to drive it home using the emergency brakes, in rain. Oh, and the alternator went out on me once too.); a '98 Ford Taurus. It does its job well though. :)

[eestlinc]

my first car was a hand me down '88 Mazda RX7. It was fun but the engine died six months after I started driving it.

[rubah]

silver '03 chevy cavalier coupe

It's a badass.

http://www.snowy-day.net/pictures/nature/carlightning.jpg

Damage accumulated:
hail dents
cracked windshield (hail)
broken taillight (jerk)
bent in front passenger fender (fire hydrant)
creaky shocks (parking lot curb)
paint scratches (jerks opening their doors)
cracked dash (footrest)
seatbelt tensioner (??)
trunk keyhole (came that way)
front driver fender (tree)
front bumper (every goddamned parking block that is higher than 5 inches)

I've got about 35K miles on it, for a total of 65K~ Thinking of getting an Altima soon, perhaps

I practiced driving on my parents' Chevy Blazer. The first time I drove it by myself up the mountain, the day I got my learner's permit, I was never so ecstatic to wear a seatbelt.

When my 16th rolled around, my dad and I checked out all the used lots to find a nice car. Was undecided between firebird or cavvie, used vs. new, but we found this one, and the controls fit my feet perfectly (which means they probably were identical to the chevy blazer ;))). It was almost like telepathy, how I was able to work the accelerator and the brake that first time. Magical.

[Jiro]

'95 Mitsubishi Lancer which I still have (which is good because I've not owned it for a year yet). She does her job well, only problem is that reverse rarely decides not to stay in gear, and also it is very low so speed bumps can be a problem sometimes!

I haven't been nervous driving since I got my license, but when I first got my learner's permit I had no idea what was going on. I can pass a theory test fine but that doesn't make me a good driver. Also when taking my test(s) for my P1 license I was pretty nervous :p

[Mo-Nercy]

I'm so jealous Imperfectionist, a Fiat Punto is a great little car. My first car is still my current car; a Toyota Corolla hatchback. It's the late model, however. It's known as the Auris in all other western nations. I think it looks great compared to the competition (Lancer, 3, Focus etc.) with the interior being a highlight and the big butt a big downside. At the end of the day though, it's still a Corolla.

I was obnoxiously confident when I first went in to do the test for my provisionals. I was told by my testing officer afterwards that I was on a perfect run until I reached a STOP sign that wasn't accompanied by a white line on the road. I don't know about the rules in other jurisdictions, but here, when there's no line, you're supposed to stop in line with the sign itself, but I logically stopped at mouth of the intersection, which was a bit beyond the sign. So instant fail. On my second go, I was insanely tired because I had booked it for right after an exam I had spent all night studying for and work, so that was a big fat botch.

But third time's a charm they say.

Not so for me. Slept in. Missed the appointment.

But I'm thankful that I failed that first time and didn't get it until my fourth go. Like so many other young drivers, I probably needed that humbling experience to help me become the responsible driver I am today. Besides, I wouldn't want to be one of those guys that make the 'asian driver' stereotype true.

Though passing the driving test on the fourth try would seem to work against my efforts =]

[Jiro]

Though passing the driving test on the fourth try would seem to work against my efforts =]

My excuse for failing three times is purely that I was a :bou::bou::bou::bou: driver (to be fair, the area I was taking it in is notorious for having young male hoons so they have a reputation for marking harder. Doesn't change the fact that I legitimately failed the first time).

I guess fourth time's the charm these days :D

[Mo-Nercy]

Though passing the driving test on the fourth try would seem to work against my efforts =]

My excuse for failing three times is purely that I was a :bou::bou::bou::bou: driver (to be fair, the area I was taking it in is notorious for having young male hoons so they have a reputation for marking harder. Doesn't change the fact that I legitimately failed the first time).

I guess fourth time's the charm these days :D
I can relate to that. Where I'm at, I see Pulsars and WRXs doin' 100+ down quiet suburban roads for no good reason. I see it as a result of a fundamentally flawed testing system where the driving test young drivers take to earn the right to hop in a car without supervision doesn't teach you a thing about safe driving or the consequences of bad driving (but hey, indicating for more than 5 seconds is really important [/sarcasm]. I read in AutoSalon magazine once that someone thought the right thing to do when you go into an accidental oversteer is pull the handbrake. This is same sort of person that probably thinks they're the :bou::bou::bou::bou: because they think passing the driving test is essentially license for them to only ever shift up when the engine redlines.

I could go on about this for ages. I guess I'm a social worker who cares more about educating bad drivers than real societal problems :p

[Drift]

was a ford fiesta S reg, now i dont have it and dont need a car cause I'm at uni and i walk/take public transport to get anywhere

[Imperfectionist]

Though passing the driving test on the fourth try would seem to work against my efforts =]

My excuse for failing three times is purely that I was a :bou::bou::bou::bou: driver (to be fair, the area I was taking it in is notorious for having young male hoons so they have a reputation for marking harder. Doesn't change the fact that I legitimately failed the first time).

I guess fourth time's the charm these days :D


I passed second time :P Failed first time because I get crippling nerves under exam pressure and I nearly crashed into the side of a car turning into a road too quickly :(

I'm glad the test's over now, but getting used to being in a new car on my own is weird.

[Breine]

I've never had a car, and I don't particularly want one. You see, I don't have a licence (I chose not to get one, thankyouverymuch!), and I won't get one for years to come.

I do perfectly fine without a car *shrug*

[Meat Puppet]

A crappy little '88 Honda Civic that I molested the hell out of.

[Rodarian]

Congrats for your very first car!!




1st: Was a red 3 series BMW 2002 model: Was mad excited but soon realized I wasn't feeling that she belonged to me ( I ended uo letting my dad take over)

2nd Car: 2003 Accord LX: Loved that car to bits but had to sell it when I moved myself to Pakistan in 2006 :(

Current: White 2006 Corrolla... She's pretty capable and sturdy... And had a few bumps and bruises however.......Back in summer 2009 my chauffeur got her into an accident... Below are the results...

EDIT: PICS UPLOADED

She's been fixed up as good as new but the radio and speakers don't work any more!! *I use my ipod any way*

[Shlup]

My first car was a 1974 Opel Manta, and it was in miserable shape. The only thing in the dashboard that worked was the odometer, so I just put gas in every 100 miles and went about the speed of everyone else. At some time during probably the last 70's my dad had bought a tape player for the car, but there was no place to put it so he got some wood and nailed it under the dash. It made a loud whistling sound when I went over 50MPH.

One day it overheated and the radiator died, so it had to be sent to the graveyard. I loved that beautiful, cruddy car.

I wish I had pics of it, but here's a pic of the same one, same color, except mine had one of those slatted black shades on the back windshield.

http://www.jjsmusclecars.com/images/100_3970.JPG

[Jess]

I have a cute little Ford KA. His name is Kenny. I've had him for 3 years and he's never failed me.

I thought about getting a brand new car recently, but changed my mind because I don't see the point - I like my car, if it gets any problems it's cheap to repair because it's a Ford and his mileage isn't too high yet. The only reason I was going to get a new car because of the government scrappage scheme and trading him in would have got me £2k off my new car.

He needs a clean though, indside and out. I'm just waiting for the bad weather to stop, because otherwise as soon as I get him cleaned he'll be dirty by the time I get home (live down a country road, mud!!!). He also needs a couple of new parts (cheap bits and bobs, midsection of exhaust which is starting to corrode.etc) and I want to get some alloys and a CD/MP3 player (lol, radio).

I love Kenny. :heart:

I'm a confident driver. but other people make me nervous, well more angry. I have terrible road rage. Yesterday I was driving up a busy high street, and there was traffic queuing towards me on the otherside of the road - some guy turned right from a junction where the queuing was without even looking whether there was any oncoming cars from my direction, and I had to slam my brakes on to avoid hitting him. Fucking idiot.

My dad just got a new Audi, and as it's a company car his employer will be insuring us (my family) on it too. I can't wait to drive it. It's beautiful! I probably will be very nervous driving that for the first time, it's massive compared to my lil KA.

wow essay.

[Imperfectionist]

Aw I was thinking of getting a KA at first, they're cute little cars :D

[Flying Mullet]

My first car was a charcoal gray 1976 Datsun 710 station wagon that I loved. Unfortunately it just plain wore out after 30 years of use. We were the original owners and it was a hand-me-down from my parents.

Here are some pictures of the same model car I found online:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/231/465491254_f0ee8685c1.jpg http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/2009/12/CC-70-107-800.jpg http://homepage3.nifty.com/monorev/tsubuyaki/datsun710wagon.jpg http://members.fortunecity.com/mang01/Nissan/images/violetw.jpg

[Brennan]

I don't have my first vehicle yet, I'm only 15. But I'm a confident driver, and a good one at that, because my uncle let me drive his 2006 Dodge 3500 (Dually and Laramie, just to let you know how much my uncle loves me), and I drove without incident through town, and down some back roads.

EDIT: Practically what I was driving, minus a few features. (http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide/photos/2006/Dodge/Ram%203500%20Quad%20Cab/Pickup_Truck/2006_Dodge_3500Quad_ext_1.jpg)

[Mo-Nercy]

I love Kenny. :heart:

Car names! My car's name is Agnes.:love:

[Brennan]

I love Kenny. :heart:

Car names! My car's name is Agnes.:love:

I think I have a name for every vehicle that my family has.
My dad's GMC Sierra is the Jimmy
My mom's Mitsubishi Galant is the Mitsi
My brother's GMC Sierra is Bessie
My sister's Pontiac G6 is the Ponyac.

When my dad had a Chevrolet Silverado, it was the "Chevy in the levee", cookie for anyone who can name the song.

[rubah]

but... GMC made an actual vehicle called a Jimmy.

[Brennan]

but... GMC made an actual vehicle called a Jimmy.

You're right, and I know someone who own's one.
But I named it because of a pun I made with GM, like GMy, and it kinda stuck. (Think Gee Emm y)

[black orb]

>>> I have 3 Ferrari..:luca:

[Shiva_]

1984 Nissan Maxima

It was my dad's car for several years, and he then gave it to me once I got my license. It had 190000 miles on it when I got and 200000 when I got rid of it due to an accident. It was fairly dependable overall.

The car was the design shown in the attached picture except it was gray.

[Brunettepudding]

Honda Prelude. <3 It's cute and white.

[Pheesh]

I just got my first car. It's a Ford Fairmont station wagon, and it fits aaall my drums. So I'm happy.

[Agent Proto]

but... GMC made an actual vehicle called a Jimmy.

and I used to own one myself, which was also my first vehicle.

[Dignified Pauper]

my first car was a 1996 dodge neon that i finally got rid of nearly one year ago for a 2009 ford focus.

If Jowy or Misfit sees this thread, one of them can post pictures of how epicly bad the car was.

[oddler]

My first was a Dodge Shadow. However, I lost my auto virginity not long after when a Ford Excursion plowed me in the driver's side. :choc2:

[escobert]

My first car was a 1989 Chevy S10 Blazer. I loved that thing and beat the hell out of it. I've had so many cars over the years. Currently I'm driving a 1995 Ford Escort LX hatchback. Also I hate automatics and will only buy 5 speeds since every automatic I've had has had transmission problems.

[~*~Celes~*~]

I haven't had my first car just yet! I have a feeling that I'll inherit my mom's neon when she gets herself another car. The only issues I have with it is the steering wheel vibrates and it rattles pretty bad. I forget what year it is, but I LOVE neons. They're like, the perfect car for me. I want to get one asap. B)

[Jessweeee♪]

I got my first car last summer a week before my exam. I screwed up on the parallel parking, but everything else was good so I passed. I like it because it refuses to lock unless I use the key. No locking myself out of the car :</>D!

[Inferno]

I bought my first (and current) car 3 years ago, a 2003 Honda civic. Nothing fancy, just reliable...

[Shadowdust]

My first car was a '85 Mazda 323 Sedan. My grandpa got it for me for $50. It was all crunched up but I spent $200 to stretch it back out. I learned how to drive a five speed in that car. It had a nasty leak that would leave puddles in my trunk and the back of the floorboards. My friends and I had some good times in that care. Ah, the memories. :love: It finally died two years later when oil started leaking into the radiator and the radiator cracked. :(