How old is your car?

mike65

In light of the recent thread which touched on post/pre 2000 cars I thought this was a worthy survey!

How old is your car?

Mike.

Hagar

1997

/edit did that poll just appear?


/Another edit What if you have 2 cars?

Guy:Incognito

I have a 97 and a 00.

I'll be going back to driving my 97 safrane in the next couple of weeks as I'm due taxback from last year and can now afford to tax the car.:)

I selected 10/11 in the poll.

mike65

It did Hagar!

Mike.

Max_Damage

1990.

Cars of similar age to mine are starting to become quite rare these days.

Lex Luthor

Stekelly wrote:

I have a 97 and a 00.
.

Same as me. Mine is a '00 and the wife is driving a '97 soon to be replaced by a '04

Volvoboy

Hmm, had a 90 carina, was nicer to drive, faster, more toys, and much more comfterble- *Spelling Needed* than my current bus. a 99 almera, i miss that old greyey!



-VB-

unkel

'96 - more toys than in most brand new cars

Misticles

i have a 98 daihatsu charade... runs great!

fletch

Had a '98 up until quite recently....upgraded to an '04 now

mloc123

I had a 01 up until recently and have upgraded now to a 95

Stephen

What did you change to? Must be something nice if you went back 6 years for it

I've an '02. Had an '00 fiesta before it.

peasant

One 99 there please, no flake, thank you

... and then there is the camper, first registered on the 29th of DECEMBER 89 (obviously not in Ireland )

dub_dan

1993, and i love it

CrowdedHouse

My Golf GTI's first birthday is tomorrow....wonder if I'll have it for the second !

plonk

97

Hardcore

smashey

2000. I went from '94 to '96 to 2000. That means my next will be '08.

Ruu_Old

My old Volvo 740 is 1992, recently went over 200,000 which I am told is not totally uncommon with older Volvos. Running very well.

mike65

Oh yeah mines a 96

Mike,.

Gerry

My car is 91. I find the attitude in Ireland towards the age of peoples cars hilarious. Many times, when people discuss their cars, the conversation will go like this
a - "What type of car is it?"
b - "Oh its an 06"
a- "Very nice"

Many people are embarrassed if their car is older than 00 now, what would the neighbours think, etc :rolleyes:

dub_dan

Gerry wrote:

My car is 91. I find the attitude in Ireland towards the age of peoples cars hilarious. Many times, when people discuss their cars, the conversation will go like this
a - "What type of car is it?"
b - "Oh its an 06"
a- "Very nice"

Many people are embarrassed if their car is older than 00 now, what would the neighbours think, etc :rolleyes:

yeah good point, people ask me what car i drive, when i say a civic, they say oh but what year is it? they almost sound disappointed when i say 93! :mad:

bloke

Gerry wrote:

My car is 91. I find the attitude in Ireland towards the age of peoples cars hilarious. Many times, when people discuss their cars, the conversation will go like this
a - "What type of car is it?"
b - "Oh its an 06"
a- "Very nice"

Nail on head there... Have commented on it many times! Used to get on my nerves until I realised that's why you can buy fantastic older cars in this country for silly money. The insiduous alfa smear campaign helps too

PS Driving a '98 - upgrade from a '00!

bennyx_o

Mines 04.

gary the great

One of my mates is convinced it saves you money to get a brand new car every 2 years. Dont ask, ive already explained to him but he loves having a brand new car and hes happy.

Mine is a 96 mazda 323f, with lots of toys, great fun to drive and looks dam sexy.

bazz26

My car is 4 years old in April, bought it new at the time. I am look forward to my first trip to an NCT centre.. :rolleyes:

Mr. Pseudonym

a - "What type of car is it?"
b - "Oh its an 06"
a- "Very nice"

Many people are embarrassed if their car is older than 00 now, what would the neighbours think, etc :rolleyes:[/QUOTE]

Should a not have said.. Well I'm driving a 07

Elessar

98. If I had the money an 07

Wishbone Ash

1998 (upgraded from a 2000).

Hagar wrote:

What if you have 2 cars?

Split the difference!

zuutroy

1991 Toyota Sera. Again with more gadgets than you get with cars of its size brand new! I'm certain it will be going just as well in another 16 years. Don't get much year snobbery as its a bit unique.

ItsJusMe

Does my Transit van count. . . .

06 btw...

junkyard

The newest I have is 2007 and the oldest I have is 1953.

hiscan

me 06 commercial ,wife 07 car

jack1.9

06 Golf Van (Company van) used daily
89 205Gti much more fun to drive , evenings & every weekend

kikel

77 VW Panel Van

Supercell

05 Fabia Tdi and will be the same car for another 2-3 years probably!

m_stan

My old tank (bmw e36 316) will be 13 years old this year, and will be replaced before I get to see it reach that age - bits are starting to fall off, and it kills me to see it

littlejukka

1995, up from a '93 after an unfortunate incident with a timing chain and an exploded engine.

crosstownk

I've 2000 VW Bora - Mrs. crosstownk drives it now that I've company 2006 Zafira. Only 45,000 miles on the Bora - but it's in the workshop getting cured of that awfully annoying piston slap.

dubtom

An 06 and a 72'.

skibum

87 diesel golf

AsphaltRisin'

'94 Ford Granada (155,000 miles and still surprisingly solid, needs valve oil seals though and a head gasket, but i wouldnt trade it for a newer car it suits me just fine and actually that's the first time in 25,000 miles i've had to do anything with it apart from services) and a '93 granada also which is waiting for a new gearbox...

They may be old and scruffy but i love them and i have no desire to get anything newer or more flashy.

Blue850

94 Vectra TD 236,000 miles, aiming for 500,000
92 Lancia Dedra
83 Fiat 127 1300GT
71 Fiat 850
67 engine/ 68 body/ 69 taxbook Triumph 2000

mik_da_man

06 Focus - only a baby @ 6 months

RobAMerc

Blue850 wrote:

83 Fiat 127 1300GT

That's probably one of the most fun cars I have ever seen mentioned on this site. Great to see you keeping her going !
(Sorry for being all nostalgic and ot, as I learned to drive in one of these)

WildWater

93 Corolla 210,000 miles had it for 12 years. great car servicing and timing belt change was all I ever did. However, NCT is due in a few months and I know at least one of the callipers will have to be replaced so I'm not sure that it going to be worth getting it through the NCT. Wife has a 03 avensis,

DanThe

It might be too early to draw conclusions from the results, but so far it looks like most cars are scrapped when they are around 11 to 12 years old. Anyone else see any trends from the results? Great poll!

iremex

a classic/relic 1991 Mercedes SL500 and 2006 Volvo S40. must admit i would rather take the merc out, and do, every day of the week

Fey!

'98 520. Have been toying with the idea of changing it, but not because of the year; I drove a 525 steptronic and want one now!!!

prospect

2005 & 2004

omega man

6 month old Octavia vRS and already im thinking what next! Hmmm, divorce or new car????

ninty9er

Fey! wrote:

'98 520. Have been toying with the idea of changing it, but not because of the year; I drove a 525 steptronic and want one now!!!

Wanted my dad to buy one of these, but he moaned about tax, insurance, diesel...the usual crap and also the fact it was 4 years older than what he had....He bought a 06 Yaris

O mines a 00 Corsa, but I'll update you if/when the Credit Union allows a change