# How many of you own/have owned a car that is/was older than you? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 6, 2006, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774 "2006-11-06T06:34:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![MonteCarloChick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@MonteCarloChick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MonteCarloChick)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/21 "2006-11-06T08:00:16Z")
> [@newman](#): > > that’s a shame. :lol: I only post to see what you’ll change my quote with. ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/22 "2006-11-06T08:04:48Z")
Yup, my first car which I still own (Although in many pieces ready to be re-built), 1974 Nova SS. ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/23 "2006-11-06T08:11:49Z")
'72 Datsun 240z my winter car last year was an 85 bmw 325, and i was born in 85! ---
**Author:** ![oneslowdsm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8491ac/32.png) [@oneslowdsm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/oneslowdsm)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/24 "2006-11-06T08:16:01Z")
i used t oown a 1988 saab 9000 but that is still younger then me by 3 years ---
**Author:** ![AfXtc777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@AfXtc777](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AfXtc777)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/25 "2006-11-06T08:50:37Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Personally, i havent… but i’d really like a late 70s 280z or a 510… > > I think there are probably much more older domestics on here than imports… There’s a mint 280z FS around the corner from me down in Ft Myers, i’m sure I could find out a price if you ever had an urge to fly to Florida and drive back up. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/26 "2006-11-06T08:53:01Z")
Both domestic and import. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/27 "2006-11-06T09:00:23Z")
I had a 1971 Porsche 911 but, I am older than that. ---
**Author:** ![woody](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woody/32/7191_2.png) [@woody](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woody)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/28 "2006-11-06T10:03:34Z")
90’s jdm cars only ---
**Author:** ![16vCorvette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/b487fb/32.png) [@16vCorvette](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/16vCorvette)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/29 "2006-11-06T10:43:15Z")
I have a car one year older than I am. ---
**Author:** ![Mrs\_Karus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mrs_karus/32/7426_2.png) [@Mrs\_Karus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mrs_Karus)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/30 "2006-11-06T10:47:46Z")
new cars ftw… if they are more then 5 years old…they need to be put to rest…in a junk yard. EDIT FOR THOSE WHO LIKE INTERNET DRAMA: just my OPINION. i like MY stuff new. i dont give a shit if you like your 1991 CRX… i don’t… deal with it. /end ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/31 "2006-11-06T10:53:39Z")
strange opinion, considering there are some cars from more than 5 years ago that outperform a lot of cars that are around now also, one spends their lives in new cars, thats not very unique. a million other people will have those cars my tastes include many many older, vintage, or classic cars ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/32 "2006-11-06T10:55:14Z")
> [@Coldaccord](#): > > strange opinion, considering there are some cars from more than 5 years ago that outperform a lot of cars that are around now > > also, one spends their lives in new cars, thats not very unique. a million other people will have those cars > > my tastes include many many older, vintage, or classic cars +1 I need a twin charged Lancia Delta Integrale ---
**Author:** ![ly555is](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@ly555is](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ly555is)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/33 "2006-11-06T10:59:00Z")
> [@Mrs. Karus](#): > > if they are more then 5 years old…they need to be put to rest…in a junk yard. > > just my opinion. i like my stuff new yeah, we can all afford '01 and up sports cars you crotch ---
**Author:** ![Mrs\_Karus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mrs_karus/32/7426_2.png) [@Mrs\_Karus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mrs_Karus)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/34 "2006-11-06T11:00:08Z")
> [@ghettostyleTA](#): > > yeah, we can all afford '01 and up sports cars > > you crotch crotch? ouch 😉 back on topic. … ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/35 "2006-11-06T11:00:22Z")
yeah, a new economy car is better than a mid 90’s sports car… :roll2: ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/36 "2006-11-06T11:09:23Z")
Hmmm actaully I did have a 74’ Kawasaki F7 at one point. Boxy cars are sweet. \<3 ---
**Author:** ![badazzss](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19adc/32.png) [@badazzss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/badazzss)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/37 "2006-11-06T11:10:37Z")
i don’t particularly like brand new, b/c you’re getting ripped off most of the time. wait 3-4 years, buy the same car, it will last the same time, and have the same options… but for tens of thousands less. but nice classics \>\>\> almost every new car just for the nostalgia. ---
**Author:** ![87FOXGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/ecd19e/32.png) [@87FOXGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87FOXGT)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/38 "2006-11-06T11:11:04Z")
lol ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/39 "2006-11-06T13:00:22Z")
I had a 81’ monte carlo for a field car :gotme: ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2006, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774/40 "2006-11-06T13:03:33Z")
Oldest car, was a 85 Fullsize bronco (inline6, Manual T-Case, Manual hubs was a beast), Tied with a 85 Chevy Rectum( 1.5 carbarated). Odly both my first cars and also 2 years younger then me. Altho I had a bike and ATC that tied with me. (83 Honda Silverwing, and a 83 honda 185s) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-you-own-have-owned-a-car-that-is-was-older-than-you/19774.md?page=3)