Your car and why?

[GridGirl]

I have a 2006 Ford Firsta ST. I bought it basically because it was a small car that I liked the look of. My only real requirement was a half decent boot to carry my work files and laptop. This pretty much ruled out most of the 2 seater convertable cars that I liked at the time though. I also didn't want something old enough for it to start falling apart either.

I didn't need a big car or a car that would go off road. I don't need to fit in kids or pets. Having 5 doors would be nice but I'm really not bothered. I don't care too much about engines but I don't think I want anything smaller than a 1.4l. Parking sensors are a must but that doesn't affect me picking a car. Money isn't a concern either as I can pretty much afford all small, and relatively sensible cars.

Only a small number of requirement's. I could be CarCrafts dream
customer if I like the look of something.

[Sonic]

Mine? A citroen C2 - because my clients like it.

[MrJan]

Toyota MR2 mk2 because I kept seeing one on the way home from work and remembered how much I liked them as a kid. Then I looked in the 'trader and realised that I could afford one. My thinking was that the time to have any kind of sports car in this country is surely on the wane, especially with fuel prices going up, and I may as well have a two seater while I'm single and have no real need to take people places.

I love the thing now and will be sad when I eventually have to sell it, it's beautiful to drive on some twisty roads and it's great having a mid-engined RWD car. It's been on axle stands for over 2 weeks because I botched some work and am waiting to find the right part. In the meantime I'm driving a 406HDi and feel like a meth addict doing cold turkey, I simply can't wait until I can sort the car out and take it out for a blast.

And, because it'd be rude not to, here's some pic whoring

[Koz]

Toyota Hilux Surf 3.0TD.
I thought it would be cool to drive a big bad ass tank like thing on the road... I actually wanted a Hummer but I couldn't fine one in my budget

I needed something I could take off road for work as a second car. The more I drove it the more I enjoyed driving it, so I stuck with it even after I changed jobs.
I got no ABS, airbags, no climate control, no cruise control, no parking sensors even!!! But they are nearly indestructible. It's like a car [IMHO] should be, gets you from point A to point B reliably. Works for me.
Considering trading up for a Landcruiser, as these aren't all that great for towing.

[BOZIANracing]

106 rallye....i wish haha

toyota avensis 2.0d4d
practical and comfy....gonna keep it as long as it still drives and put every bit of money i have into rallying..group a suzuki swift

[Daniel]

I love the thing now and will be sad when I eventually have to sell it, it's beautiful to drive on some twisty roads and it's great having a mid-engined RWD car. It's been on axle stands for over 2 weeks because I botched some work and am waiting to find the right part.

What bit did you botch?

This site here does good quality bits at reasonable prices -> http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...at=89&sub=1347 and if you do a big enough order he gives a bit of a discount too. Ask for Mark

[MrJan]

What bit did you botch?

This site here does good quality bits at reasonable prices -> http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...at=89&sub=1347 and if you do a big enough order he gives a bit of a discount too. Ask for Mark

Was changing the front brake pads and the slider on the caliper carrier was seized. In an attempt to unseize it I may have slightly sheered it Didn't want to drill out and replace the slider and also didn't want to spend the cash on a new part so flocked to Fleabay. THought I'd found one but when it turned up it was for a Rev1 mk2 and mine is rev2 so has uprated brakes. Got another one on the way now.

On a completely unconnected note, does anyone want a N/S/F brake caliper for a rev1 mk2 MR2? I've also got some Corsa C headlights, but that's another story.

[pettersolberg29]

I have a 1995 VW Polo in a sort of greeny colour with scratches all over and the paint chipped of the bonnet. None of that was my fault!

It is explained by the fact that I got it free. Which is also the reason why I have it. You can't say no to a free car, especially if you're 17 and have just passed your test. One and a half years on - no crashes, 1 year no claim and enough cr@p in it to fill a cathedral!

[Daniel]

Was changing the front brake pads and the slider on the caliper carrier was seized. In an attempt to unseize it I may have slightly sheered it Didn't want to drill out and replace the slider and also didn't want to spend the cash on a new part so flocked to Fleabay. THought I'd found one but when it turned up it was for a Rev1 mk2 and mine is rev2 so has uprated brakes. Got another one on the way now.

On a completely unconnected note, does anyone want a N/S/F brake caliper for a rev1 mk2 MR2? I've also got some Corsa C headlights, but that's another story.

Doh!

That's the problem with cars and the amount of salt on the road here. With Caroline's car going in on Thursday I've sprayed penetrating fluid on all the bits the mechanic is going to need to undo because broken bolts aren't fun..... Which reminds me I should give it another spraying tomorrow.

[Daniel]

I have a 1995 VW Polo in a sort of greeny colour with scratches all over and the paint chipped of the bonnet. None of that was my fault!

It is explained by the fact that I got it free. Which is also the reason why I have it. You can't say no to a free car, especially if you're 17 and have just passed your test. One and a half years on - no crashes, 1 year no claim and enough cr@p in it to fill a cathedral!

to you.

I never quite understand the parents who buy their kids a brand new car. You never appreciate just how nice a new car is till you've driven and old one with lots of bits that don't work or are just plain sloppy. Plus when you're just learning to drive you're bound to have a fender bender or some parking scrapes so your car isn't going to be pristine for long.