What was your first car?

@mipen2006 (5528)
Australia
July 5, 2009 4:23am CST
How old were you when you got your first car, and what was it? I wes eighteen, and had just passed my driving test, and the car was a 1948 Morris 8/40 that my father bought new. He passed it onto my brother when he bought a new car. Finally I bought it from my brother. Please share your first car story with us.
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@kitty42 (3923)
• United States
8 Oct 09
Hello my friend My first car was a 1991 nissan sentra I still remember my license plate number, I will will always remember the experience of driving my brand new car of the lot, I had to work the next day so it wasn't even 24 hours I had my car parked on the street and someone tried to break in, could you imagine, thank goodness that was the only time that happened, I loved my car Thank you.
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
8 Oct 09
Hey kitty, I think our first car is something special. I wasn't lucky to get a new car for a while, but had a lot of fun with the used ones. Thanks for sharing.
@kitty42 (3923)
• United States
9 Oct 09
Hello my friend [i]Well with that came a huge car note, but the feeling of having my own car at that time was so wonderful, I never wanted to drive in the city one day I woke up and decided I wanted to drive just like that, so I took lessons and did this everyday until I was comfortable enough to take the test, when I passed I bought my car, it was all amazing, my instructor was remarkable, he tough me everything I needed to know and made sure I was ready he didn't try to rush me, even when I said no not yet, he said take the test and scheduled me, I failed the first time because the man made me so nervous I hit someone car and broke their light, he made me nervous he was so mean and I just allowed him to get to me, I passed the second time and was really happy. Thank you my friend.[/i]
@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
4 Aug 09
This is a really good discussion and I know that driving is really important when it comes to everyday life,because everyone has to be able to get from point A to point B,and most people know how to drive,and I am sure that different people have different opinions when it comes to their first car,some people might have had a muscle car for their first car,while others might have had Honda or something smaller for their first car,and some might have even had a truck,SUV or mini van for their first car,and I know that everyone is different,since everyone has different ideas,different opinions,and different preferences,and the differences make life more fun,and more interesting,and keep people from getting boring,and when it comes to me I remember my first car like it was yesterday,it was a blue two door 1978 Chevy Nova and I loved that car,I got it for five dollars from my grandpa because he wanted me to be able to say I bought it,and I drove that thing for about five months before I lost control and hit a welding truck,and almost got blown up,that was a very scary day,especially since if it had blown it would have taken out my school as well,have a great day,good luck with your life,and all of your mylotting goals,and Happy Posting.
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
4 Aug 09
Hey hellcowboy, that's one hell of a story about your first car. You're very lucky to be alive. Thanks for adding your comments, and personal histiry to the discussion.
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• United States
4 Aug 09
I know it is one hell of a story,and I know how lucky I am to be alive,and you are very welcome for my comments,and my history because I like to share my experiences and my opinions with other people,and I also like to find out other peoples experiences and opinions,have a great day,good luck with your life,and all of your mylotting goals,and Happy Posting.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
7 Jul 09
This brings back memories! My very first car was a bright orange (ugh!!) three door Honda Civic. I loved it and could not wait to drive it, although I was very inexperienced I remember the car yard people delivered the car to my house which is something that would not happen these days! I was seventeen and very excited. I waited at the front of my house for the car to arrive and took it for a spin straight away and nearly went through a stop sign! I like to think my driving has improved over the years and so has my taste in car colour!
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
7 Jul 09
hi paula, I hope your driving has improved over the years, mine certainly has. And you have just given me an idea for a new discussion about driving. Thanks for the tip, you will recognise it when you read it. Colour really isn't i,portant to me, but I'm not very keen on black. Thanks for the input.
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@TrvlArrngr (4045)
• United States
5 Jul 09
I was about 18 when I finally got my drivers license. We didn't have much money so I had to buy my own car. I saved up for months. I got a 74 Chevy Malibu. It was like a tank and I drove it into the ground.It got so banged up it was crazy but i learned how to be a great driver from it.
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
5 Jul 09
Hey TvrlArrngr, that's great. Although my first car was in our family from new, I still had to pay for it. That teaches us to respect it more, which in turn means we respect the car more too. How long did you have the Chevy for? Lucky it wasn't recently, or the price of gas would have sent you broke. Lol. Thanks for youe comments, mate.
• United States
6 Jul 09
I had the car about 3 years. You are right it was an 8 cylander so it would eat up a lot of gas. I would go broke today.
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• United States
4 Oct 09
My first car was a boat. A 1966 Plymouth Fury III. It did really good in the snow and I could fit like 8 people in it, but in the early eighties gas was expensive so I didn't drive it that much. I also had a motorcycle at the same time and used that a lot. It was a Yamaha DT 175 and it was technically my first "car".
@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
4 Oct 09
Hi Thomas, I remember the Plymouth Fury, there were a few imported into Australia. In fact a friend of mine had a red one, and it wasn't converted to right-hand drive. Thanks for your input.
• United States
22 Dec 09
I was only 15 when got my first car last year. I saved up $800 and bought a 1989 ford ranger. When I was driving it home the transmission went out, so I've spent the last 4 months putting in a new trans and brakes myself. It seems to me like it was all worth it though.
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
22 Dec 09
Sounds like a good way to learn about cars. Thanks for your response.
• United States
6 Jul 09
I just go my first car last month. its a 95 ford escort. At least it runs! I need to find a part time job so I can save up for something better. I am 17 years old.
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
6 Jul 09
Well congratulations, gloria, I hope you take very good care of it, and it serves you well. Good luck with finding a part time job. Thank you for your comments.