Cars in your past

[NEKO]

Originally Posted by L84THSKY

I just realized, we made the same upgrade, one decade newer.

Me: 1988 VW Scirocco to 1998 318ti
You: 1987 VW Scirocco to 1997 318ti.

I actually wanted the 1999 318ti. Something about having the last year is cool. My Scirocco, had every option there was and was last year for USA

You're right, thats pretty crazy we did the same upgrade. That scirocco was a pretty damn fast little car. Lighter then the ti I think its faster then the ti too. I can't compare the 2 though. Since you have both what do you think? I know the scirocco is faster at going from 0-60 then a 944 Porsche.

Your scirocco looks good. Its not that often you see a nice looking scirocco. Ill have to post a few pics of mine if I can dig them up. Mine was the silver color which had a tint of gold in it. I still see mine driving around every now and then. Its funny because I put a universal exhaust on it back in 97 and it still on it and its a fart mobile, it's so loud.

[mickd]

From what I remember, the specs Road and Track gave for 0-60 on the Scirocco 16v was 7.6, so it is a bit quicker than the ti, but it doesn't handle as well. The 1.8 16V was rated at 127 hp, I think the Scirocco weighed approx. 2300 lbs (don't have my library here at work to check), so it only beats the ti because of the weight advantage. I raced an E30 M3 off the lights in my Scirocco in downtown Milwaukee around 1989-90 and kept even for a block or so. Oh, the memories.

[NEKO]

Originally Posted by mickd

From what I remember, the specs Road and Track gave for 0-60 on the Scirocco 16v was 7.6, so it is a bit quicker than the ti, but it doesn't handle as well. The 1.8 16V was rated at 127 hp, I think the Scirocco weighed approx. 2300 lbs (don't have my library here at work to check), so it only beats the ti because of the weight advantage. I raced an E30 M3 off the lights in my Scirocco in downtown Milwaukee around 1989-90 and kept even for a block or so. Oh, the memories.

I would deffinetly agree that the ti handles a lot better then the Scirocco does. Just the fact that the suspension was knide squirly and front wheel drive cars pull to the right I think the right, I havent driven a front wheel drive car for years. Thats sweet you were able to keep up with the E30 M3. The E30 M3s are hard to find. The 4 cylinder M3s were dope. If I could find one for sale Id buy one.

this link is to an awesome scirocco fan site:

http://scirocco.org/

[NEKO]

This scirocco has M3 mirrors on it. It looks really good.

[L84THSKY]

The 318ti may handle better when comparing both cars stock, but the 318ti I have now is scary compared to the Scirocco I have. The first time I took my BMW out for a drive on the parkway, it scared me. I took a few curves at about 60mph, and the body sway almost gave me a heart attack. My Scirocco has lowered springs and sport struts/shocks, it handled great. The one and only other rear wheel drive car I have owned was a Triumph TR7.

When I noticed what a pig the 318ti was to drive, I compared the weights of the two cars on my titles. If I recall properly, the BMW is about 500lbs heavier. More safety features add weight, among other things.

My car is for sale, checkout the pics if interested. I was considering a Carrado, but I heard they are expensive to fix, and parts are scarce.

Later
Eric

Originally Posted by NEKO

I would deffinetly agree that the ti handles a lot better then the Scirocco does. Just the fact that the suspension was knide squirly and front wheel drive cars pull to the right I think the right, I havent driven a front wheel drive car for years. Thats sweet you were able to keep up with the E30 M3. The E30 M3s are hard to find. The 4 cylinder M3s were dope. If I could find one for sale Id buy one.

this link is to an awesome scirocco fan site:

http://scirocco.org/

[mickd]

[QUOTE=NEKO] Thats sweet you were able to keep up with the E30 M3. The E30 M3s are hard to find. The 4 cylinder M3s were dope.

NEKO,
Check out this site: http://www.roadfly.org/bmw/classifie...ds.php?cat=206
If you are interested in an E30 M3, there are 28 of them for sale across the states right now. I always liked these cars too. I think the reason I kept even with the guy was the tall gearing of the E30 M3. He probably would have killed me from 60mph up.

[nick_hegel]

1991 Buick Century(High school is all I should have to say)
199? Olds Aurora (Free Car provided by my company) 296,000miles!!!!! super fun motor
1999 Chevy Malibu (Again free work car)
1996 318ti alaska blue
This was the first car I actually bought. Bought the ti back in September 2003 and have loved it ever since. I will own it til she dies. Then bring her back to life with a new larger motor. It has around 140,000 miles now so plenty of happy years to go.

[NEKO]

[QUOTE=mickd]

Originally Posted by NEKO

Thats sweet you were able to keep up with the E30 M3. The E30 M3s are hard to find. The 4 cylinder M3s were dope.

NEKO,
Check out this site: http://www.roadfly.org/bmw/classifie...ds.php?cat=206
If you are interested in an E30 M3, there are 28 of them for sale across the states right now. I always liked these cars too. I think the reason I kept even with the guy was the tall gearing of the E30 M3. He probably would have killed me from 60mph up.

Sweet. Thanks man!

[Rhys]

1985 BMW E30 316 coupe Zinnobar red, webber conversion (scrapped)
1988 BMW E30 320i auto, Alpine white, lowered, piper cross induction kit (sitting outside rusting)
1995 BMW E36 318ti auto, Boston green, sand grey leather, Viper 2 chip, awaiting BBTB.

Just a few, not as many as most on here.

[weezer]

1984-85: 1984 Ford Laser (Australian ford derived from Mazda 323)
1984-1984: raced in 1981 Honda accord hatchback with ported heads, new cam, header, suspensions, no noise, but fast, bumped from 1600-1800. Can do 135 on straightaway easily, until it rolled over seven times on a hairpin turn.
1984-84: rallied in 1979 toyota corolla RWD, no mods just elevated suspensions. Solid car and engine never broke down. Even when driven in mud many times.
1986-92: 1986 VW GTI loved the car, no mods but got it up to 120MPH on I-70 Ohio
1992-94: 1986 AUDI 4000, no frills, solid car, got it when 50,000, totaled at 130,000
1994-95: 1984 VW GTI rabbit, awesome car, ported the heads, new cam didn't know the mileage, got it with Odo meter not working, totaled one year later
1995-1998: Merkur XR4Ti, my first turbocharged car ever (maybe last), really fast....going straight. Got it at 90K, turbo went out at 135K
1998-2001: back to 1986 GTI, loved the car, no power steering, ported intake and exhaust........Got it up to 130 MPH on I-495 In washington
2001-2004: 1991 Audi 80 with 2.3 L 5 Cyl. Solid engine, funky electricals, replaced cam, removed resonator, ported exhausts, Bilsteins, still waning at high speeds. Got it at 78K sodl it for $500 at 156K
2004-present: 1997 318ti.....yippppeee!!!! Never driven such a solid, welt designed and built car.

[Super Phil]

PAST

1995 Pontiac Firebird
1993 Pontiac Trans Am
1976 Pontiac Trans Am (455)
1978 Pontiac Trans Am (455)
1989 Pontiac Formula 350
1994 Pontiac Formula
1989 Taurus SHO
1981 DeLorean DMC-12
1982 Porsche 928
1987 Buick Turbo T


PRESENT

1988 Pontiac GTA (355 + nitrous)
1988 GMC Van
1989 Taurus SHO
1996 BMW 318ti

[sacramentophil]

'72 Plymouth Duster
'72 VW Super Beetle
'76 Chebby El Camino (ultimate white trash rig...I didn't know any better)
'71 VW Beetle
'89 Chebby Cavalier Z24 (POS)
'95 Toyota Corolla
'85 Toyota Tercel
'94 Nissan 4x4 P/U
'92 Saturn SC2
'88 Isuzu Trooper (my favorite of all)
'97 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic

Currently:
'95 Ford Explorer
'93 Trooper RS (2-door, SWB)
'98 BMW 318ti (jackstand racer)

[John W]

Past (least to most recently owned):
'80 Volvo 242 GT
'84 VW Rabbit GTI
'84 Audi 4000S
'84 VW Rabbit GTI
'85 Audi 4000S quattro
'87 VW Fox GL
'73 BMW 2002 tii
'76 BMW 2002
'84 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE

Current:
'91 Nissan Sentra SE-R
'72 BMW 2002
'97 BMW 318 ti (new to me as of last Friday)

[TYL]

Past:
1980 Ford Fiesta Ghia
1985 VW GTI
1990 VW Corrado G60
1997 BMW 318ti Sport (most reliable car I ever owned, 7 enjoyable years)

Current
2004 BMW 330i Performance Package

[sikbrik]

I'll try to start at the beginning...looks like a lot of you shared the same storied path of car ownership that I have! These are not in exact order since some of them came and went so fast I barely remember them.

1: 1971 Chevy Chevelle (dropped a 350 in it...first easy swap - learned not to judge a book by it's cover: shiny red paint = nasty bondo underneath!)
2: 1984 Chevy Cavalier (learned to drive stick)
3: 1987 Dodge Dakota (Dropped a 360 in it...first moderately difficult swap)
4: 1976 Plymouth Trailduster (beast)
5: 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan (pimp..long wheelbase,tint,fugly wheel covers, futon mattress in the back)
6: 1991 Ford Festiva (sister gave it to me - dropped a DOHC 1.8 in it...first very hard and unsuccessful swap)
7: 1989 Ford Festiva (got a 5-spd this time, ripped out the interior and went nuts)
8: 1985 Chevy Celebrity wagon (police auction - $200)
9: 1990 Honda CRX Si (totalled)
10: 1987 Volvo 740 turbo wagon (dropped a chevy V8 in it - moderately difficult but successful)
11: 1987 VW Jetta GLi
12: 1993 Honda Del Sol
13: 2002 Mazda Protege 5 (wife's car - current)
14: 2001 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T
15: 1990 Volvo 740 turbo wagon
16: 2001 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro (nice car - hated the payments)
17: 1976 BMW 2002 - black
18: 1976 BMW 2002 - green (current parts car)
19: 1976 BMW 2002 - blue (current)
20: 1996 318ti auto (current)
21: 1996 318ti 5-spd (picking up this week)


I think there were a few more and my dad and my wife could rattle them off but these are the ones that left any impression on me. We've always wanted one or two ti's though, ever since they came out, and they're finally affordable. So I started out Chevy and ended up Bimmer. I guess that's a good progression. Fun thread! Memories...