Cars you just LOVE to drive

[PCH (Paul)]

Wow Robin,

you've certainly got that looking well again! Would it be rude to ask how much you ploughed into the restoration in money and time?

Looks almost like a new one though - well done!

Originally Posted by Tandum

Yes Rob, very funny. I was originally looking for another clapped out $500 bike to buy and restore, done half a dozen now easy, but couldn't find one for under about $3500. Got this 5 series for $4500. It was also clapped out (look at the price) but as with most bimmers the drive train only needed a little bit of love to get it pumping again. Suspension and steering is another matter, cars have a lot more in there than just shocks and a ball joint. It's been a lot of work but that side is almost done. It even drove well when I could wobble the rear wheels while they where off the ground so go figure.

But lately it's been looking like this :

[Tandum (Robin)]

Jeez Paul, spent nothing on the outside yet, just a clay bar rub down of the paint. It needs new window tints ($250) and there is a tear in the back seat ($250). I will respray it, I have the tools and have done a few bikes but not sure what that'll cost, maybe $500 in product.

I've spent prolly around $1.5K in parts and about $250 in tools. I had to buy quite a few large spanners and a bush pressing tool. The spanners are way bigger than you need on the bikes.

It was supposed to be a weekender but cripes it drives so well I'm in it daily But it's a big car inside, similar sized to a statesman. I was looking for a 3 series but couldn't knock this one back.

They say the e39 was the last of the home repair BMW's. I've seen u-tubes of later models and you need a computer to bleed the brakes

[RobC (Rob)]

Originally Posted by Tandum

Jeez Paul, spent nothing on the outside yet, just a clay bar rub down of the paint. It needs new window tints ($250) and there is a tear in the back seat ($250). I will respray it, I have the tools and have done a few bikes but not sure what that'll cost, maybe $500 in product.

I've spent prolly around $1.5K in parts and about $250 in tools. I had to buy quite a few large spanners and a bush pressing tool. The spanners are way bigger than you need on the bikes.

It was supposed to be a weekender but cripes it drives so well I'm in it daily But it's a big car inside, similar sized to a statesman. I was looking for a 3 series but couldn't knock this one back.

They say the e39 was the last of the home repair BMW's. I've seen u-tubes of later models and you need a computer to bleed the brakes

Good on you mate its looking good. I am surprised not more people are into doing this as it makes a lot of sense. It saddened me when I saw you selling off your astro gear. Will you ever come back ?

Cheers

Rob

[UniPol]

A year old thread I know but I thought I would post some pics of my recent Mustang purchase. I ordered the Stang in November 2015 and have only just had it delivered. Lucky for me it is a MY2017 model with updated features over the previous model. So far, I must admit it is effortless to drive, naturally aspirated, no two litre turbo's for me. Ford have gone to great lengths to make it a world car apparently very popular in the UK and Germany. I won't mention the fuel economy but it will mainly be a fair weather Sunday driver. I bought the 6 speed manual transmission model of course, couldn't contemplate driving an automatic.

[Kunama]

Nice 1 Steve!!!

[Stonius (Markus)]

Okay, mines not particularly new or flash by todays standards, but I absoloutely love my little '07 WRX.

Reasons;

• When you need it to, it really goes, but being a turbo, when you drive it like a normal sane person, you don't eat through the fuel. I used to have a 04 Forrester that was slow as anything - it would change gears at odd times, and rev high, and not move (never driven an auto I really liked). Yet the mileage is the same.
• It's sporty, but it does fit the kids too, even for camping (amazing how few cars can fulfil these dual functions without morphing into an SUV)
• Because of this, I can use it as my normal commuter car
• It's '07. It's in great nick, but I won't be sinking my knees in despair like that guy in 'platoon' first time it gets a ding or a scratch.
• It hugs the road like a possum pancake
• Reliable. It just keeps on keeping on.

-Markus

[Red_Dog (Rod)]

Colour. Gold
Gearbox. 5 spd manual
Interior. Beige velour
Engine. Straight 6
Double barrel carby mechanical link.
When that second barrel opens make sure you're not taking a sip of your drink.
Miss it more than my 2.5 lt WRX.

[goober (Doug)]

Only ever owned three cars, and probably driven about 15 others.

76 Ford Escort Ghia - adored it, still miss it.
99 Holden/Open Astra - eh, it was okay.
07 Honda Accord Euro - lovely car, still going strong.

[Octane (Humayun)]

Recently bought a Lexus RX 450h.

I totally understand why people buy these types of cars now. :O

It is an absolute pleasure to drive. So, so very quiet.

H

[75BC (Brendon)]

The best car I've ever owned is my current weekend car. Not as prestigious as some mentioned here but it's plenty rare. It's a Mitsubishi 3000GT. Number 33 of only 115 sold in Australia, and mine is 1 of only 6 pearl white.

This was a very high tech car when new 25 years ago and still aint bad by today's standards. 320hp from a 3L twin turbo. It's big and heavy but god it loves high speed cruising on the open road. What a true GT should be good at.

[dimithri86 (Dimithri)]

My current daily driver is a supercharged MR2, with glass targa top. Easily the most fun car I have every owned. Doesnt have aircon, power steering or abs, pretty much just a engine strapped to your back.