95 accord ex *sold*
05 G35 coupe *for sale*
next up: 996TT

 

993 c2

 

I follow Mike's format. I (ok we) used to own a E36 M3 which I bought in 1997 in NYC. Then bought a 2004 E46 M3 convertible since we moved to San Diego, figured hey living in So Cal, you gotta own a convertible once. Fun car and after lots of modding, I got the itch again.

Fast forward to 2008, looking for a 2005 Turbo-S. I decided on 05 since I understood that the S version had overcome the dreaded 1->2 shift pop ups.
My search took me everywhere. Found one in Chicago, with the help of forum member. We had it PPIed at an Indy shop and he informed me that he hears the bearing noise from the engine. Sh$$t, I out $500 (including transport from dealer and back to his shop). Then I located a black turbo-S with 9K in So-Cal MB dealer. Really nice car was asking for 80K, but lowered them to 75K. But then came this all yellow convertible in NJ with only 8K miles. I took the wife and the boyz on a plane since it was Xmas, so figure visit family in NY and check out the car in NJ. Drive up to Princeton, Owner is a dentist and shows me the car in his garage. I had specifically asked the guy (in reality his assistant) if the car has been in accident and CLEAR AS THE DAY NOOOO. What do I see repainted driver side door, he even admits that his son-in-law ran into the car with his Jeep. So can I test drive the car? NOOOO, He can start the car but no driving..

I am like sure I take it, he is like leave a $10K deposit. He is still waiting.
Back to San Diego, all but given up on the car, good thing too as recession has hit our industry (hi-tech) really bad. Then comes this evil forum and some idiot (good friend w/ a 993) that points out this GT800 car which started life as a 2005 Turbo-S. This is James Wong's car done by Alex@SharkWerks and EVO. Fly to San Fran, meet James, instant connection. Good guy and straight forward. I sell the kids on Ebay, collect enough money and send him a wire.

And as they say the rest is history. Oh to calm the wife down, I gotta do something, and this is the only thing that comes to mind

 

before i got the best car ever y had a bmw e46 laguna seca blue

 

Was into the motorcycle scene for a while had a few street bikes and track bikes. No longer own a bike. I owned a CLK55 and an SL55 previously, however, the 996tt is my first true sports car.

 

Buy her newer Toyota Echo. Tell her it's green and saves a lot gas.
(So you could put more in your tank and have a blast. Do not tell her though.) Have fun.

 

Didn't get out of anything... Just added! Why would you get rid of a perfectly good Audi

 

had a 2005 Lotus Elise (Chrome Orange) and a 2002 BMW 745i

 

2007 vw gti dsg

 

1. 1964 el camino (restored me n father 420horse)
2. 300zx 87? non turbo
3. 95 eagle talon turned into race car
4. 1984 chevy 4x4
5.2005 ford ranger work truck
6. 2 years go by driving company work trucks
7. 2001 mostly stock turbo =)

not listed are the many atv's n race motorcycles

 

1991 Izuzi rodeo (donated)
1989 supra (donated)
1993 honda del sol h22a (sold)
1996 bmw m3
2008 ducati 848
2002 911 TT

 

I'm surprised I missed this post originally. Here are pretty much all my cars in chronological order since age 16, and am proud to have owned an interesting and diverse range of cars through the years.

1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
1977 Volkswagen Scirocco
1982 Volkswagen Scirocco
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
1980 Honda Prelude
1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V
1986 Honda Accord LX sedan
1988 Honda Prelude Si
1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
1995 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
1994 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
2000 Honda Prelude SH
1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
1990 Mazda Miata
2000 Toyota 4Runner
1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
2003 Lexus IS300
1994 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
2008 Toyota 4Runner
2001 Porsche 911 Turbo