Forget new cars... lets talk Student Cars

DrinkMaster · January 6th, 2005, 08:38 PM

So...

Who here is a student with a shitty car?

I for one am; i have a Fiat Panda of 1991 and it may be falling apart [note i went over a speedbump and one of the speakers was knocked out] it is still Punk-As-Fuck!!!

In fact its name is PAFFU - Pink As Fuck Fiat Uno!!

Anyone else got an equally or more shit car??

LoudPipe · January 6th, 2005, 08:46 PM

Well, the car I'm driving now is a '83 E21 BMW. I paid 70 euros for it. The interior is completely shot, the shocks are totally non functional, the blinkers don't work, the windshield is cracked. The speedo doesn't work, so I gotta estimate the speed by the tacho. Which is hard in the night time as the dash lights don't work. The old battery was dead, which caused a few angry kicks to the side of the car when it from time to time decided not to turn the engine. Obviously the car isn't inspected.

I have sold over 130 euros worth of crap that I pulled off the car, and it has a 1.8 fuel injected engine with a header and a 5-speed gearbox so IMO it wasn't a bad deal. But I can't wait until summer when I get my 5er or Mini back on the road images/smilies/wink.gif

DrinkMaster · January 6th, 2005, 08:55 PM

Good effort...

I have leant mine to my sister but when i get it back i will give a detailed examination into how utterly shit and what a wreck it is...

Jostyrostelli · January 6th, 2005, 09:16 PM

I don't have a car anymore, I did have a 1988 VW Polo Fox, I paid 50 euros for it and it wasn't that bad. Engine was good, full service up to date, only we demolished the shocks, everytime I went over a speedbump the chassis scraped the street. But it was fun.

shw · January 6th, 2005, 09:52 PM

As a student i had a Ford Fiesta 1.1l 88.. 60hp...
Maaaan that car was a wreck! Ended in a police carcheck.

but then i only payed 20€ for it so it wasn't that bad for the money.

Overheat · January 6th, 2005, 10:56 PM

My student friends' cars are all Ford Fiestas and Citreon Saxos from the early 90s and none of them are passing their MOTs! lol

Greatgraddage · January 6th, 2005, 11:02 PM

I'm a student! And I can't afford a car. I'm insured on my mother's 1.1 saxo though, what a beast it is....

ruuman · January 6th, 2005, 11:22 PM

My student car was a 1969 landrover, it was great, a friend of my bought it and now sold it on, apparently the current owner is getting ready to go round the world in it!!!

Fiat panda is not a bad student car, cheap as chips, my mate had one, only need a few poeple to pick it up and move it.... always amusing images/smilies/lol.gif

DrinkMaster · January 6th, 2005, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greatgraddage

I'm a student! And I can't afford a car. I'm insured on my mother's 1.1 saxo though, what a beast it is....

my mum won't insure me on her mercedes... prob a good thing. i tried getting her drunk in the summer and convincing her it was a good idea but in doing so i got too drunk and yeah it didnt work.

Ethan · January 7th, 2005, 01:01 AM

I have a 1986 Chevrolet Big 10 pick up. The engine is falling in pieces. The chassis is useless and doesn't go over 70 KMH in the highway

I think i'm the winner images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

On second thought: Maybe i'll speak to Jeremy or James to do another "Top Gear Restoration Rip Off" (including my truck images/smilies/tongue.gif

)

SPG900 · January 7th, 2005, 01:09 AM

Had a €500 Saab 900i (spent another 500 to get it on the road). It wasn't in the best condition, but it HAD to be a Saab. Not much choice then, for that kind of money.

MPower · January 7th, 2005, 01:32 AM

I am a student, parents paid for my car. Although, I want to buy my own car (like a E28 5series or hopefully a E34).

SiR_dude · January 7th, 2005, 02:23 AM

I'm a student, paid for my own car. Worked at lot for it, though images/smilies/mellow.gif

Dark_Templer_102 · January 7th, 2005, 02:33 AM

Wow, u guys are gonna get pissed at my

I don't drive yet, soo my friends cars

The cars i know people have

Hummer H2 (it wasn't used enough so they give it to their son)
Jag/Navigator/Porshe (this girl can't drive for shit)
Land rover Discovery x2 (on of my friends and this other girl)
DOdge ram sport (i think, well its been lifited, and upgraded)
Ford 150 (Totally been upgraded) btw its not even a year old
Toyota 4runner (98 i think, its in baby blue images/smilies/eek.gif

)
I bet my ass there are a couple of mercedes, audis, and other various exotic cars

Damn rich friends (well not all of them)
I'm wanting a WRX Sti....ya....

Overheat · January 7th, 2005, 02:39 AM

Yea, but they miss out on the whole life experience of owning a run down shitty car. It's amazing and I can't wait for my first car images/smilies/biggrin.gif

TVR_Fan · January 7th, 2005, 02:40 AM

I have not even got a car yet but looking to get my first car in a year or 2 and I am still looking for a good bargin.

SiR_dude · January 7th, 2005, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overheat

Yea, but they miss out on the whole life experience of owning a run down shitty car. It's amazing and I can't wait for my first car images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Over here it's more common to buy a decent car, and have an old beater for the winter. I don't feel like spending the money on a beater, so I drive my baby in the snow images/smilies/cry.gif

TVR_Fan · January 7th, 2005, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overheat

Yea, but they miss out on the whole life experience of owning a run down shitty car. It's amazing and I can't wait for my first car images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I think it may be that time to have a look though Auto Trader.

andyhui01 · January 7th, 2005, 04:52 AM

having a shitty car when you are a student is fun... you treat the car like shit. I had a 1989 Proton Saga when I was a student... well... that was like 10 years ago. It had a 1.3l Carburetor engine with 80hp I think... 13inch steel-rims, 3 speed auto-gearbox.

zenon · January 7th, 2005, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overheat

Yea, but they miss out on the whole life experience of owning a run down shitty car. It's amazing and I can't wait for my first car images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I think everyone needs to drive an absolute piece of garbage car at one time in their life to truly appreciate good cars.

I used to drive a 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlas that was completely falling apart. At one point the car had a smashed rear passenger quarter window (patched with a piece of plywood), a gaping hole in the dash where the stereo used to be, a major coolant and oil leak, completely non-functional power steering and a tonne of other various small issues. The car was a piece, but I absolutely loved it. It definitely makes me appreciate my 1999 Nissan Maxima EuroSport a lot more. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

(If anyone wants a challenge, try driving a 3300lb. car with no power steering - strong-arming my Cutlas around corners was quite challenging. images/smilies/tongue.gif

)

January 6th, 2005, 08:38 PM	#1
DrinkMaster Joined: Dec 31st, 2004 Last Online: March 24th, 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	Forget new cars... lets talk Student Cars So... Who here is a student with a shitty car? I for one am; i have a Fiat Panda of 1991 and it may be falling apart [note i went over a speedbump and one of the speakers was knocked out] it is still Punk-As-Fuck!!! In fact its name is PAFFU - Pink As Fuck Fiat Uno!! Anyone else got an equally or more shit car?? __________________ The post you just read contains adult situations, adult language, sexual content, and generous amounts of fabrication. If you have trouble differentiating between reality and fantasy, or if you think the "little men" in your head tell you to kill, please discontinue reading, and click www.beard-of-rock.com. Otherwise, keep in mind that I need to update Beard-Of-Rock.Com, and things are seldom what they seem.

January 6th, 2005, 08:46 PM	#2
LoudPipe Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: May 16th, 2005 Posts: 79 Rep Power: 0	Well, the car I'm driving now is a '83 E21 BMW. I paid 70 euros for it. The interior is completely shot, the shocks are totally non functional, the blinkers don't work, the windshield is cracked. The speedo doesn't work, so I gotta estimate the speed by the tacho. Which is hard in the night time as the dash lights don't work. The old battery was dead, which caused a few angry kicks to the side of the car when it from time to time decided not to turn the engine. Obviously the car isn't inspected. I have sold over 130 euros worth of crap that I pulled off the car, and it has a 1.8 fuel injected engine with a header and a 5-speed gearbox so IMO it wasn't a bad deal. But I can't wait until summer when I get my 5er or Mini back on the road __________________ BMW E28 520i/M5 - BMW E21 315/1.8i - Mk3 Mini 1300 - Mk2 Mini 1000 - Citroen AX Sport - '62 Ford Taunus Past cars: Mustang Cobra Convertible - Chrysler 300M - Dodge Neon - Dodge Caravan - Ford Escort

January 6th, 2005, 08:55 PM	#3
DrinkMaster Joined: Dec 31st, 2004 Last Online: March 24th, 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	Good effort... I have leant mine to my sister but when i get it back i will give a detailed examination into how utterly shit and what a wreck it is... __________________ The post you just read contains adult situations, adult language, sexual content, and generous amounts of fabrication. If you have trouble differentiating between reality and fantasy, or if you think the "little men" in your head tell you to kill, please discontinue reading, and click www.beard-of-rock.com. Otherwise, keep in mind that I need to update Beard-Of-Rock.Com, and things are seldom what they seem.

January 6th, 2005, 09:16 PM	#4
Jostyrostelli Joined: May 29th, 2004 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Posts: 8,063 Rep Power: 27	I don't have a car anymore, I did have a 1988 VW Polo Fox, I paid 50 euros for it and it wasn't that bad. Engine was good, full service up to date, only we demolished the shocks, everytime I went over a speedbump the chassis scraped the street. But it was fun. __________________ Your talents are not an achievement. What you do with them is. Owner of a 1970 Beetle 1300. (click for movies) Water is only to do the dishes.

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shw Joined: Dec 30th, 2004 Last Online: November 17th, 2008 Location: Westcoast Sweden Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	As a student i had a Ford Fiesta 1.1l 88.. 60hp... Maaaan that car was a wreck! Ended in a police carcheck. but then i only payed 20€ for it so it wasn't that bad for the money. __________________ 850 T5 225hp

January 6th, 2005, 10:56 PM	#6
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	My student friends' cars are all Ford Fiestas and Citreon Saxos from the early 90s and none of them are passing their MOTs! lol __________________

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Greatgraddage Joined: Jun 7th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Wales, UK Age: 22 Posts: 962 Car: 205 1.9 GTI Rep Power: 21	I'm a student! And I can't afford a car. I'm insured on my mother's 1.1 saxo though, what a beast it is.... __________________ Currently Drive - 205 GTI Currently Want - 1967 Mustang GT500 (Eleanor!)

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ruuman Joined: Sep 16th, 2004 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Location: surrey, UK Age: 28 Posts: 620 Car: Range Rover, Defender 90, Suzuki DL-650 Rep Power: 18	My student car was a 1969 landrover, it was great, a friend of my bought it and now sold it on, apparently the current owner is getting ready to go round the world in it!!! Fiat panda is not a bad student car, cheap as chips, my mate had one, only need a few poeple to pick it up and move it.... always amusing

January 7th, 2005, 01:01 AM	#10
Ethan Joined: Dec 13th, 2004 Last Online: November 30th, 2008 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 704 LFS Status: Rep Power: 17	I have a 1986 Chevrolet Big 10 pick up. The engine is falling in pieces. The chassis is useless and doesn't go over 70 KMH in the highway I think i'm the winner On second thought: Maybe i'll speak to Jeremy or James to do another "Top Gear Restoration Rip Off" (including my truck ) __________________ James May:"There's a long wire leading from launch control down to the rocket and unfortunately it had a break in it somewhere." Richard Hammond: "James, a cow ran through it!" Member of the Chris Harris' Fan Club Supporting EJ Viso on the Indy 500

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SPG900 Joined: Jan 14th, 2004 Last Online: 01:01 AM Location: België Posts: 566 Rep Power: 0	Had a €500 Saab 900i (spent another 500 to get it on the road). It wasn't in the best condition, but it HAD to be a Saab. Not much choice then, for that kind of money.

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MPower Joined: Jan 10th, 2004 Last Online: February 12th, 2007 Location: California, USA Posts: 767 Rep Power: 0	I am a student, parents paid for my car. Although, I want to buy my own car (like a E28 5series or hopefully a E34). __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2139272

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SiR_dude Joined: Mar 5th, 2004 Last Online: November 11th, 2008 Location: Somewhere in rural Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,640 Car: 2000 Civic SiR Rep Power: 24	I'm a student, paid for my own car. Worked at lot for it, though

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Dark_Templer_102 Joined: Jul 17th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Alpharetta, Georgia. U.S.A Posts: 1,663 Car: Subaru Legacy GT Rep Power: 0	Wow, u guys are gonna get pissed at my I don't drive yet, soo my friends cars The cars i know people have Hummer H2 (it wasn't used enough so they give it to their son) Jag/Navigator/Porshe (this girl can't drive for shit) Land rover Discovery x2 (on of my friends and this other girl) DOdge ram sport (i think, well its been lifited, and upgraded) Ford 150 (Totally been upgraded) btw its not even a year old Toyota 4runner (98 i think, its in baby blue ) I bet my ass there are a couple of mercedes, audis, and other various exotic cars Damn rich friends (well not all of them) I'm wanting a WRX Sti....ya.... __________________

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Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	Yea, but they miss out on the whole life experience of owning a run down shitty car. It's amazing and I can't wait for my first car __________________

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TVR_Fan Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: February 5th, 2008 Location: England Posts: 592 Rep Power: 0	I have not even got a car yet but looking to get my first car in a year or 2 and I am still looking for a good bargin. __________________

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andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: November 27th, 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,511 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	having a shitty car when you are a student is fun... you treat the car like shit. I had a 1989 Proton Saga when I was a student... well... that was like 10 years ago. It had a 1.3l Carburetor engine with 80hp I think... 13inch steel-rims, 3 speed auto-gearbox. __________________

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