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Old 04-10-2014, 11:49 AM
 
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Im very fortunate to still have my first born 1996 Nissan 240sx
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Old 04-10-2014, 11:49 AM
 
Location: WI
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Ah, the good old days, when you could fix just about anything on your car with a socket set, a couple of screwdrivers and some pliers.

you had a socket set??

geez talk about having a complete tool set lol
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Old 04-10-2014, 12:15 PM
 
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Just sayin... most people get their first car when they're between 16-18 right? The only way an 18 year old can afford a 5 series is if they're dealing something illegal.

Although he didn't say when he owned that car, the BMW 528E was made in the 80's.

I see kids driving $17K Honda Civics to high school...a 20 year old BMW isn't really that big of a deal these days. NADA is only $4K.
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Old 04-10-2014, 12:22 PM
 
Location: 42°22'55.2"N 71°24'46.8"W
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Although he didn't say when he owned that car, the BMW 528E was made in the 80's.

I see kids driving $17K Honda Civics to high school...a 20 year old BMW isn't really that big of a deal these days. NADA is only $4K.
I realize that it was an older model BMW, but I recall McKinneyOwner is an older man so I assumed he was a teenager in the 80's and bought it new or a couple years used.
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Old 04-10-2014, 12:32 PM
 
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Ah....i didn't realize that. I assumed it was within the last 5-10 years or so


MSRP was low $30K in the 30's....not a cheap car.
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Old 04-10-2014, 12:42 PM
 
Location: Alaska
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My first car was a white, two door, automatic, 1980 VW Rabbit and I paid like $600 or $700 for it. I had it about 6 months when the engine was fried, as I was driving on I-95. I found out later that some douchebag had loosened my oil pan plug so it fell out as I was driving. It was a great little car and I had just gotten it fixed up and running like new.

Oh well, life goes on.
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Old 04-10-2014, 12:55 PM
 
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A 1986 Iroc Z-28. Fast as hell and we had a lot of fun in that thing but man the repairs Constantly replacing power steering pump, starter, alternator, etc etc. Way too much upkeep so no I don't miss it, plus it didn't have T-Tops so eh, kinda boring.
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Old 04-10-2014, 01:09 PM
 
Location: SE Michigan
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My first car (bought in 1979) was a '67 Chrysler Newport.

Chrysler Newport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I think it was probably a POS by today's standards and got about 10 mpg but I've always had a soft spot for ginormous American vehicles since then.
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Old 04-10-2014, 01:29 PM
 
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A green 1996 Chevy S-10 with an extended cab. LOVED that truck. Totaled it in an accident and have been mourning it for a decade. Sigh.
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Old 04-10-2014, 02:08 PM
 
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I kinda do even though it was a rattle bucket and got poor gas mileage. It sure looked great though.

It's a shame that GM never really sorted out this car. I was a big fan of the styling and the overall size.

Nice looking first ride -- it DOES look great!
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