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[exjagman]

from 1977-present Hillman Imp (what a hoot that was) Fiesta 1100 Volvo 343 Jaguar S-type (1963) Nissan Stanza (US) Oldsmobile Cutlus Peugot 7 seater (so rubbish can't remember the number) Volvo 480ES Volvo 760 Volvo S70 AWD Jaguar XJ Sport Jaguar XKR Land Rover Disco TD5 VX220T silver VX220T RED Edited to say I think it's far more interesting to see people's humble driving origins

Edited by exjagman, 27 April 2004 - 10:33 AM.

[stumpy]

Pug 405 Mi 16 4x4 Clio Williams Escort RS2000 (new shape) Vauxhall Cav 2.5 v6 Merc SLK 230 Kompressor VX220 (broken) Alfa 3.2 V6 GTA VX220 (fixed, urr any news wayne?) Stumps

Edited by stumpy, 27 April 2004 - 10:37 AM.

[VIX]

VX220 Ford Focus 2.0 Honda CRV Landrover Discovery Tdi Triumph Trophy 3 900cc XR2i Mitsubishi Galant Escort 1.6L Hillman Avenger 1.6S Ford Capri 1.6 Calypso Honda CRB 750cc Toyota Celica 2.0 Vauxhall Victor 1.8 Lada 1.5 (I lived in Moscow for a year OK!) Triumph Spitfire Mk 2 Vauxhall Viva HA Cotton Arrow 250cc BSA Starfire 250cc

[BradW]

Pre 2000: Suzuki Cappuccino - Silver 2000: Polo GTI (Mk5) - Black 2003: VX220 (NA) - Silver

[Dave]

Fiesta less than1.0L- anymore than 1 person in it and you had to push it.
Sierra Sapphire 1.8L - horrible blue but it was rear wheel drive.
Cavalier 1.6L -
Calibra 2.0L - enjoyed that one

^^^^^^^^rust got them all^^^^^^^^^^^

New VW Beetle 2.0L luved the looks but no fun to drive - got fed up with all those people waving at you... in the end you could not go anywhere without waving.

VX220NA silver - it was silver and had to go

VX220NA Calypso Red - the colour they should all be.

[BradW]

Dave, You appear to be alienating (or picking a fight with) well over 50% of VX owners! Do you really think thats a good idea for you longterm VX220.org.uk membership? NA v T your colour v my colour VXers Edited to add: Do new beetle owners really wave at eachother?...or are they all just trying to get the flower out of their face as they go round corners?

Edited by BradW, 27 April 2004 - 12:03 PM.

[jneill]

Mk2 Cavalier 1.6 - Stolen

Who from.

[andym172]

1999 - 2001: Pug 106 GTi 2001 - 2001: Pug 306 Rallye (for 2 days, then learnt the cars history...) 2001- 2003: Renault Clio 172 (mk1) 2003 - current: Ford Capri 2.8i (for sale) 2003 - 2004: VX220 n/a 2004 - current: VX220 Turbo 2004 - current: VW Golf GT TDi edit: 2001 - ?: part ownership of a rust bucket 1.6l Westfield

Edited by andym172, 27 April 2004 - 12:13 PM.

[streetboy]

Ford Escort Ford Orion Mitzubishi Colt 190 Merc MGF VVC (I'm so ashamed) VX220 VX220 Turbo

[Saddman Hussein]

In the 80's Still living with parents Fiat 127 Sport Nissan 140J Talbot Solara XR2 Nissan Cherry Turbo (withdrawn as the bodywork couldn't cope with the engine! MG Metro Turbo Early nineties - recession! T reg Orange Marina Estate. Cost £30 from an auction. Sellotaped a couple of wings back on and doubled my money But at least it was so crap it was cool!! Honest!! Hyundai Pony Bronze Marina saloon. Blue Cavalier saloon Late nineties - city of London gradually improving Gold Montego XR3i (first ever set of Yokohamas) Mondeo - Saxo with retractable roof 2000 - Hurrah! 206 GTI Early 2k - lost job (it was a company car) boo £70 Maestro - did 2000 miles in it Would probably still have it now but I parked it on the street near my house and the police towed it away because they thought it must have been nicked. Just 'cos the back window fell out Got a job again but shite money '95 Polo Green '99 Polo in red with rolling roof Now I am getting back on my feet and have 2 golfs (one for the ex to drive my boy around in) 02 Silver Plays up all the time 02 Black Plays up none of the time Maybe I should pay more maintenance and flog 'em both to get a decent car?!? Sorry for long post but as you can probably tell I associate cars with my life!

[Ricky2772]

fiat 500 fiat 124 coupè citroen dyane6 (totalled, me driver ) citroen bx14re citroen visa citroen AX (2, both totalled) citroen ZX citroen xantia ...yes, until family dictated the purchase (i.e. main contributors ) was a BIG citroen-fan then, when MY savings played a major role....... kadett gsi (totalled , me pax ) 1983 merc 200 chevy montecarlo V8 1979 pink cadillac deville coupè civic VTI audi A6 SW micra-matic speedster-project-of-a-lifetime

[L7OBO]

Right then....This is a wierd list! Peugeot 106...Ski (Wow Chick Magnet or what)! Jeep Cherokee x 2 Citreon Saxo VTR Jaguar XJ6 Jaguar XJ8 MGF MGTF 135 VX220 Turbo (Blue and its Sexy, and i dont want to change it)

[MonkeY_1972]

laugh at fords.. i do now... sierra 1.6 (did well considering how badly looked after) escort 1.3 (stolen - will now never buy another ford) pug 306 hdi vx220, pug206hdi (for doing large miles in)

[speedyK]

Mini 850 Triumph TR4A IRS, Surrey Top – the first "targa" car MG MGC Roadster (still got) Fiat X1/9 1500 – my first new car Talbot-Matra Murena 2.2 Range Rover 2-door DeLuxe Range Rover 4-door 3.5 Lancia Beta Spider 2000 (still got) Range Rover 3.9 Range Rover 4.6 HSE Peugeot 106 GTI (still got) Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo Targa (still got) Jinder Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 Magnum (still got) Opel Speedster 2.2 (still got) My main criteria are cars have to be fast (if it doesn't do 0-60mph in less than 10 secs, it's too slow to be interesting even as a family hack) and have a good steering feel.

[ianrm]

My list Viva 1.1 SL VX 2300 GLS Auto Nova 1.2 GLS Astra 1.6 SR Astra GTE 2.0 8v Astra GTE 2.0 16v Astra GTE 2.0 16v Cavalier GSi Calibra 4x4 Turbo Tigra 1.6 Tigra 1.6 Astra SRi Vectra GSi Corsa 1.8 SRi Astra 1.8 Convertible & Corsa combo van VX 220 Turbo & Corsa combo van The reason for a few of the same model was that the specs changed and I just had to upgrade !

[ianrm]

PS The reason for my brand loyalty is that I worked (sorry attended) for Vauxhall Motors for 22 years until they shut the Luton plant down.

[stuntman]

Previously:

Fiat Uno 45S Mk I
Fiat Uno 45 Formula Mk II
Citroen AX GT
Renault Megane Coupe 16v
Audi TT Coupe 225
Rover 216 GTI
Vauxhall Corsa 1.8 SRi

Currently:

BMW E46 M3 Coupe
Vauxhall VX220 Turbo

[wickywire]

Well i won my first car when i was 21 which was a Vauxhall astra sri 1.8 I then bought my NA vx220 when i was 23 and have just ordered my new car which arrives in 3 months time.

[LewisT]

Ford focus 1.8 Audi A3 1.8 tuned a bit Golf 1.6 diesel nissan primera 2.0 Honda Civic Type R BMW X5 3.0 D VX220 Different selection of cars, many were hire cars after my mugging with the Audi. But i am now the most proud owner of a VX, and i am very proud indeed. (A small tear comming to my eye)

[Mick43]

Mobylette moped BSA C15 Yamaha 250 YDS7 Mk1 GT Cortina MGB GT Volvo P1800s Ford Pop (sit up and beg - E93A) Triumph Vitesse Fiat 500 Frogeye Sprite sold above to buy house.... the poor years include... Mini Van Hilman Minx wife get's pregnant... poor years continue... Mk2 GT Cortina + Morris 1000 Mk2 Zyphr 6 (was fun on the bench seats) + Triumph 750 Tiger Mini (Austin 7) Mk4 Cortina + GT550 Suzuki Mk2 Gilbern Invader Mk2 Astra GTE (8yrs - 150k miles and never missed a beat) Omega + Series 3 Landrover Ford Puma + ZX6R VX220 + Fireblade - now sold and replaced with VFR400 & I'm sure I've missed a few out ..... Mick