What was your first car? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Justin · 07-10-2009, 06:33 PM

I searched and didn't find anything on this one, believe it or not. Knowing my luck there's probably already a thread, but if there is, my bad.

So, what was your first car and when did you get it? What are some awesome memories you have with it?

Mine was a '94 Jeep Wrangler and I got it in November '05. The way the heater drained out water was a rubber hose that ran right near the engine and always got sealed shut by the heat, so whenever it rained, you'd just see water start spurting out of the defroster or you'd take a corner and have like a gallon of water pour out all over your feet. Totally sucked then, but kinda funny to think back on now.

manimsoblack · 07-10-2009, 10:24 PM

'99 Buick Century. Had a leaky sunroof and overheated regularly. Got it in '04 for $4000, flipped it three years later and got $6500 back for it. Go figure.

diddiyo · 07-10-2009, 10:25 PM

my first own car was a '95 Chevy Cavalier.

TheLazyBrownDog · 07-10-2009, 10:38 PM

1985 Delta 88 Royale Brougham. Got it from an older lady for mowing her lawn for the summer in '97. My mom did home care for her husband.

Camaro Lives On · 07-11-2009, 09:35 PM

My first car was a '97 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe. I bought it for $1,700 August of last year, and my parents sold it for $200 in March of this year.

It had a piston rod knocking, and needed a new motor. Instead of letting me buy a new motor off of eBay ($400), and letting me and a friend of mine go about 40 miles away to pick it up ($50) and having my school shop teacher swap the motors ($250), my parent decided to sell it.

I had the money saved up, and was ready to buy it. I came home from school one day (the car had been sitting for a week or so, because Dad didnt want me to drive it, because he was afraid of me blowing the motor, so I had to ride the bus), and there were 2 dudes loading my pride and joy onto a flat bed (a picture of what I saw is attached below). I was confused. I had no clue about plans to sell it. When they told me they sold it for only $200 (that they kept) I was ticked.

The money I had saved up to do the motor swap and such, went into the cost of buying the New Yorker I drive now (which was $1000). I guess they didnt realize that it would have been cheaper to just let go through with my plan. If they did realize it, they wouldn't be shelling out money to fix this one up (over $3500 so far [new tranny, new brakes, new radiator, new exhaust system, new hood supports, and soon another set of brakes]).

I miss my Sunfire

sigma_1966 · 07-11-2009, 09:40 PM

1978 Green Plymouth Caravelle. I drove the crap out of that thing for 5 years. I never changed oil or any fluids. ran tires till they were bald. By the time it finally died I had every light on the dashboard on and it STILL started on cold days.

fRenzy · 07-11-2009, 09:47 PM

95 Buick Regal "Custom". No idea what the "Custom" stood for. had a peppy little 6 in it though!

Orange ss crush · 07-11-2009, 10:06 PM

I was fifteen when I got my first car - I worked for a guy that was in a divorce. He said can you come over and clean my yard up and cut the lawn. So I did - I spent three days at his house. When I got done he said I can give you the money or have my wifes car. I said what about your wife he said shes got anew one. I went to the garage and he opened it - Guess what kinda car was it was?????

It was a 70 Chevelle SS 396 - Strait body needed paint no rust and a blown engine.

Two months and hiding it from my parents and money to fix it WOW !!!

I parked it up the street for five months till I turned 16 and brought it home. My dad was like " Hey I seen this car up the street". I said nooo Dad it was a different car.

LIL

Black5thgen · 07-12-2009, 01:30 AM

Just like this one, 91 Lumina Euro 3.1 4-door w/ console shifter and wing delete.

Rtoups · 07-12-2009, 01:31 AM

My first car WILL be a 2010 Camaro. Ordered today!

But I've been driving my dad's old Saab 9-3 Convertible.

TaylorRyanSS · 07-12-2009, 02:40 AM

Its my current car, check my garage

2SSJIM · 07-12-2009, 05:58 AM

In 1976... got a 1968 autostickshift (No Clutch) VW Bug.... dropped the engine out so often to fix the dang thing, I could have it out of the car in 30 min!

patriotpa · 07-12-2009, 06:58 AM

Red '71 VW fastback

Supermans · 07-12-2009, 07:01 AM

A 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis..

Nicknamed "The Tank" Looks like one below but with a dark red top.

68 Z/28 · 07-12-2009, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin

I searched and didn't find anything on this one, believe it or not. Knowing my luck there's probably already a thread, but if there is, my bad.

So, what was your first car and when did you get it? What are some awesome memories you have with it?

Mine was a '94 Jeep Wrangler and I got it in November '05. The way the heater drained out water was a rubber hose that ran right near the engine and always got sealed shut by the heat, so whenever it rained, you'd just see water start spurting out of the defroster or you'd take a corner and have like a gallon of water pour out all over your feet. Totally sucked then, but kinda funny to think back on now.

Might wanna check this one out

What was the car that started it all for you ?

RobertHarriSS · 07-12-2009, 08:36 AM

69 Camaro SS.
I was still a month shy of my 15th birthdaywhen I bought it. Got my license the day I turned 15. Back then in New Mexico if you had taken drivers ed, you could get a full license at 15. The car was BAD ASS! I always regeted selling it (long story). Always loved the 1st gens, so when the 5th gen concept came out, that was it. I had to have one. I still miss the hell out of the 69, but having a 5th gen is making up for it big time.

Zabo · 07-12-2009, 09:04 AM

First car that was 'given to me': 1996 Monte Carlo Z34.

First car that I bought on my own: Getting to that part..

2nd and current vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4x4 w/ wonky A/C

PreacherMan · 07-12-2009, 10:04 AM

My 1978 Ford F-150, 4x4 400m, c6 auto, np 205 transfer case, 33" a/t tires. Still drive it every time I go home on leave, runs like a champ, and has good power. I bought it at age 17 with my own money, in 2005, and paid for the insurance, gas, and every bit of maintenance.

AZCamaroFan · 07-12-2009, 11:13 AM

1968 Camaro, 327.

ljustin293 · 07-12-2009, 11:18 AM

1998 Silverado that I got from my dad in 03 when I turned 15 then sold it in 08 to buy the 08 siverado

Zieke · 07-12-2009, 11:21 AM

My first car is my 78' Camaro that my dad and i have been restoring.
still working on her tho. pics are in my garage <-----

LSP2010 · 07-12-2009, 11:31 AM

my first car is the 2010 camaro
got it on my own

Tanner · 07-12-2009, 11:43 AM

It was a 69 Cutlass. Red with white seats. It was in 1974 and I was 16. Worked my butt off on my Uncles farm to buy her for $1,000. Sold her a year later for $1,000 and bought my 68 Camaro.

Rhoop24 · 07-12-2009, 01:15 PM

93 Z28 in sig

Justin · 07-12-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 Z/28

Might wanna check this one out

What was the car that started it all for you ?

It was destiny. My brother had a second gen Z/28, my sister had a Trans Am, and the first car I bought my own is my current fourth gen. V6. The Jeep was my father's and he wasn't really using it, so I wound up with. Even though it had it's quirks, I absolutely loved that thing. I mean, sure, I had to jimmy rig practically every component of it, but it was MY Jeep.

07-10-2009, 06:33 PM	#1
Justin Camaro5's Cell Phone Geek Drives: '02 V6 Camaro. 5 speed manual. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 408	What was your first car? I searched and didn't find anything on this one, believe it or not. Knowing my luck there's probably already a thread, but if there is, my bad. So, what was your first car and when did you get it? What are some awesome memories you have with it? Mine was a '94 Jeep Wrangler and I got it in November '05. The way the heater drained out water was a rubber hose that ran right near the engine and always got sealed shut by the heat, so whenever it rained, you'd just see water start spurting out of the defroster or you'd take a corner and have like a gallon of water pour out all over your feet. Totally sucked then, but kinda funny to think back on now. __________________ 2SS RJT with black rally stripes, RS package, sunroof, painted engine block cover. It's either that or a damned similar 'vert in a few years.

07-10-2009, 10:38 PM	#4
TheLazyBrownDog Drives: 98 S10, 97 4Runner Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT Posts: 112	1985 Delta 88 Royale Brougham. Got it from an older lady for mowing her lawn for the summer in '97. My mom did home care for her husband. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM M6 Sunroof : She's home. 03SEP09 It is better to have loved and lost... Than live with a Psycho for the rest of your life.

07-11-2009, 09:35 PM	#5
Camaro Lives On Force RECON Drives: 1996 Monte Carlo Z34 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 1,542 View My Garage	My first car was a '97 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe. I bought it for $1,700 August of last year, and my parents sold it for $200 in March of this year. It had a piston rod knocking, and needed a new motor. Instead of letting me buy a new motor off of eBay ($400), and letting me and a friend of mine go about 40 miles away to pick it up ($50) and having my school shop teacher swap the motors ($250), my parent decided to sell it. I had the money saved up, and was ready to buy it. I came home from school one day (the car had been sitting for a week or so, because Dad didnt want me to drive it, because he was afraid of me blowing the motor, so I had to ride the bus), and there were 2 dudes loading my pride and joy onto a flat bed (a picture of what I saw is attached below). I was confused. I had no clue about plans to sell it. When they told me they sold it for only $200 (that they kept) I was ticked. The money I had saved up to do the motor swap and such, went into the cost of buying the New Yorker I drive now (which was $1000). I guess they didnt realize that it would have been cheaper to just let go through with my plan. If they did realize it, they wouldn't be shelling out money to fix this one up (over $3500 so far [new tranny, new brakes, new radiator, new exhaust system, new hood supports, and soon another set of brakes]). I miss my Sunfire Attached Images __________________ Last edited by Camaro Lives On; 07-12-2009 at 07:56 PM.

07-11-2009, 09:40 PM	#6
sigma_1966 My baby is here Drives: SIM 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 668	1978 Green Plymouth Caravelle. I drove the crap out of that thing for 5 years. I never changed oil or any fluids. ran tires till they were bald. By the time it finally died I had every light on the dashboard on and it STILL started on cold days. __________________

07-11-2009, 09:47 PM	#7
fRenzy Where's the Beer? Drives: 07 Tacoma :( Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 68	95 Buick Regal "Custom". No idea what the "Custom" stood for. had a peppy little 6 in it though! __________________

07-10-2009, 10:25 PM	#3
diddiyo Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 3,073	my first own car was a '95 Chevy Cavalier.

07-11-2009, 10:06 PM	#8
Orange ss crush Its all in the paint Drives: 2010 IOM SS2 Black Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ofallon, MO Posts: 254	I was fifteen when I got my first car - I worked for a guy that was in a divorce. He said can you come over and clean my yard up and cut the lawn. So I did - I spent three days at his house. When I got done he said I can give you the money or have my wifes car. I said what about your wife he said shes got anew one. I went to the garage and he opened it - Guess what kinda car was it was????? It was a 70 Chevelle SS 396 - Strait body needed paint no rust and a blown engine. Two months and hiding it from my parents and money to fix it WOW !!! I parked it up the street for five months till I turned 16 and brought it home. My dad was like " Hey I seen this car up the street". I said nooo Dad it was a different car. LIL __________________ SS2/ Sunroof/20" polished rims IOM with black stripe - IOM interior Order Placed 5/20/09 sitting at 1100

07-12-2009, 01:30 AM	#9
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,258 View My Garage	Just like this one, 91 Lumina Euro 3.1 4-door w/ console shifter and wing delete.

07-12-2009, 01:31 AM	#10
Rtoups Drives: RJT 2LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palos Verdes, California Posts: 605 View My Garage	My first car WILL be a 2010 Camaro. Ordered today! But I've been driving my dad's old Saab 9-3 Convertible. __________________ SoCal Camaro5 Family Member

07-12-2009, 02:40 AM	#11
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: '12 370Z, '69 Camaro coming soon! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,829	Its my current car, check my garage __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 2010 CAMARO SOLD! JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119635 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

07-12-2009, 05:58 AM	#12
2SSJIM Drives: CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 858	In 1976... got a 1968 autostickshift (No Clutch) VW Bug.... dropped the engine out so often to fix the dang thing, I could have it out of the car in 30 min!

07-12-2009, 06:58 AM	#13
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,967 View My Garage	Red '71 VW fastback

07-12-2009, 07:01 AM	#14
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,759 View My Garage	A 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis.. Nicknamed "The Tank" Looks like one below but with a dark red top. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

07-12-2009, 08:36 AM	#16
RobertHarriSS Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 379	69 Camaro SS. I was still a month shy of my 15th birthdaywhen I bought it. Got my license the day I turned 15. Back then in New Mexico if you had taken drivers ed, you could get a full license at 15. The car was BAD ASS! I always regeted selling it (long story). Always loved the 1st gens, so when the 5th gen concept came out, that was it. I had to have one. I still miss the hell out of the 69, but having a 5th gen is making up for it big time.

07-12-2009, 09:04 AM	#17
Zabo Screamin' Chicken! Drives: '00 Trans Am, '13 Escape Ecoboost Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 9,302 View My Garage	First car that was 'given to me': 1996 Monte Carlo Z34. First car that I bought on my own: Getting to that part.. 2nd and current vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4x4 w/ wonky A/C __________________ 2000 Pontiac Trans Am !CAGS - CETA Blackout - WS6 Store Shortstick - Custom 'Bandit' Shift knob - 3" TSP Rumbler - AP Tips - 1 3/4" Pacesetter LTs - 3" Catted ORY - MSD Wires - NGK Plugs - !EGR - Prothane Motor and Transmission Mounts - Catch Can - BMR STB - 17" WS6 Speedlines - Volant CAI

07-12-2009, 10:04 AM	#18
PreacherMan Banned Drives: 1978 F-150 4x4,2010 1SS soon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 17	My 1978 Ford F-150, 4x4 400m, c6 auto, np 205 transfer case, 33" a/t tires. Still drive it every time I go home on leave, runs like a champ, and has good power. I bought it at age 17 with my own money, in 2005, and paid for the insurance, gas, and every bit of maintenance.

07-12-2009, 11:13 AM	#19
AZCamaroFan couteau dans le dos Drives: yes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 13,882	1968 Camaro, 327.

07-12-2009, 11:18 AM	#20
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,092 View My Garage	1998 Silverado that I got from my dad in 03 when I turned 15 then sold it in 08 to buy the 08 siverado

07-12-2009, 11:21 AM	#21
Zieke Camaro Deprived Drives: 78 Camaro, 00 Tahoe, 10 Cobalt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 600 View My Garage	My first car is my 78' Camaro that my dad and i have been restoring. still working on her tho. pics are in my garage <----- __________________ My posts are of my opinion most of the time. I am young and inexperienced. Please don't hate on me for it. Joined Active Navy: 10-28-08

07-12-2009, 11:31 AM	#22
LSP2010 IM A GURL Drives: 2010/2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Killeen,TX Posts: 640	my first car is the 2010 camaro got it on my own __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 13oct08 2000, Order accepted by GM ----- n/a 3000, Order acc. by P.R---------- n/a 3100, Order available to sequence- n/a 3300, Order sch. for production--- 21may09 3400, Order broadcast------------ 28may09 3800, Order produced ------------ 2jun09(2G1FT1EW8A9114199) 4000, Available to ship 4200, Shipped--------------------9june09 *ITS HERE 18JUNE09*

07-12-2009, 11:43 AM	#23
Tanner Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 371 View My Garage	It was a 69 Cutlass. Red with white seats. It was in 1974 and I was 16. Worked my butt off on my Uncles farm to buy her for $1,000. Sold her a year later for $1,000 and bought my 68 Camaro. __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red / painted White Rally Stripes - 6 Speed Automatic with Tap Shifter Sands - Surprise Last edited by Tanner; 07-12-2009 at 11:52 AM. Reason: Added Pic

07-12-2009, 01:15 PM	#24
Rhoop24 Drives: 1993 Z28 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 20	93 Z28 in sig __________________

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