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[Squealey]

Hmmm, difficult one. Never really had a 'bad' car.

Based purely on how long I have kept them (a sign in my book of how good a car is), I would have to say top 3 are:

Rover 25 1.6iS (9yrs)
Rover 216 GSi (5.5yrs)
Omega MV6 (5.5yrs)

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Told you that you would, Sorry Jaime

Wayne

[deviator]

This is a difficult one, I love the Veccy GSI I have now. However, I really have a soft spot for a D reg VW Scirocco I used to own. I can't explain it, it's completely illogical. It leaked petrol, was flooded up to the windows and was a bit ropy inside. I've got to say though, one of the best handling cars I have ever driven! More than once I took a corner too fast and I was eye-ing up which object was the best to hit, but the car took it with a 'and?' attitude! The speedo went to 120mph, however on a private road I had to the needle stop (estimated 130mph need stop) and it stayed there! Might I add it was only a 1.6.

Very surprisign car, unfortunately although I like the new one, it's just not the same as before. THe old one had character, the new one looks like an alfa on the back and every other VW from the front. Topped off by the limited choice in colours and engines and the new one is low down my list.

Boo.

[tigers_gonads]

gti engineering converted mk 2 golf re2000 

182 bhp threw the front wheels 
only weighed about 1200 kg's 

[bri cox]

rover sd1 3.5 v8

I'm with you on the SD1's. The car that never had a chance due to BL build quality.

.....and shite design!

Mine would be my old 1.2 Nova

Shite design? I think not. The design was thingy on it was the build quality that let the SD1 down. Granted the 4 cyl engines had head issues at 30k but did'nt the first FWD Cavs?
   If some one else built the SD1 it would've been the pearler it always had the potential to be. A good twin plenum Vitesse will give any Mig a run for it's money in terms of speed & comfort (If you can find one) but it will & sounds even better.
   We'll never agree on cars will we?!!!!

i got to be truthful my 3.5 sd1 is my best car i just love the comfort the shape and that v8 sound she still makes me smile  at least there is one thing about the sd1 glove box and boot filling with water if you ever get stuck in a desert or the engine boiles you will have plenty of water with you lol

[Ziad]

I'd say, apart from the mig, it'll have to be my beemer - 2006, 330i coupé cabriolet (still got it) 

[waspy]

rover sd1 3.5 v8

Hey Nick. I was just thinking my old Rovers when your post came around

Yup defo my Rover SD1 V8's, very reliable, extremely spacious & if driven steady good on juice

I'd have another too, but it would have to be the MK I 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) Arh the memories

[Radiomarko]

1. 1972 Datsun 240z Coupe, owned 1978-82, wish I still had that car as was mint, £ appreciated by now and sought after!  [smiley=cry.gif]

2. 1975'ish Saab 99L 2.0L Coupe owned 1997-99, restored, nightmare car though!

3. Morris Traveller - cant remember the year now but it had moss and grass growing on the wood bits. Useful for transporting sheep. Mucho character, much loved, fell to bits. RIP.

Motorbikes... no don't get me going   

[mathewst]

Well had a lot of cars, and drove many more so difficult to decide.
Some might laugh but my favourite was Lancia Delta.
Road holding was like a train on tracks, and never ever broke down.

[Dishevelled Den]

My second a 1971 BMW 2002 Tii - splendid little car 8-) 8-)


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[NiallyV6CDX]

My previous 1992 E34 BMW 520i. 190K miles and not a single leak, creak or squeak! Drivers seat was worn through and the front arches were a little rusty, but it drove like a dream. A bit more power and it would have been perfect. Still see the chap I sold it to out and about in it sometimes

[Bent valve]

 It seems most people are on a nostalgia trip here!

 The best car you have ever had is probably the one you have now. I know mine is. Unfortunately it isnt the Mig ... Its my beloved Merc. its brilliant, it is superbly engineered and a joy to drive. Sorry. I'll get my coat

[mars]

rover sd1 3.5 v8

Hey Nick. I was just thinking my old Rovers when your post came around

Yup defo my Rover SD1 V8's, very reliable, extremely spacious & if driven steady good on juice

I'd have another too, but it would have to be the MK I 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) Arh the memories

My second car in 1989 was a Rover SD1. Wanted a V8 but only managed a 6cyl (2300). Sold it after 12 months as I was always spending money on it

[Cliffo B]

Would have to be my first car a Standard 8 fitted with super gold seal engine,I got it by P/X ing  my Sunbeam S8 /Swallow combination. Those were the days, now gone and mostly forgotten

[Vmax]

Value for money was my old Ford Cortina, never let me down. My wifes Focus has been great 1.8TD estate great all rounder. It certainly would not be this sodding mig - Money pit! 

[Darth Loo-knee]

My 2.8i Capri's still have a special place for me, but when Mrs. Loo-knee was learning she spotted a little car she liked.
A Yugo 45A.
But laugh all you like it was the best car in the terms of you didn't care about it, I had 800 weight of flags in the back, filled a B & Q trolley to the brim and when the bloke asked if I would like to bring the car around so he could fill it I had to smile... every bit went in.. you should have seen the coppers face when I was the only person in our road who said he had locked the car when they had all been broken into leaving just a few wires daggling, best thing was the cassette didn't work
Just had loads of fun in it too