Why Our First Cars Are Special

[@A_Dog_Formerly_Known_As_Cat]

My first car was a 1999 crown Victoria Police interceptor that I did the very first oil change in my life three years after owning the car. I bought it almost 10 years ago, I've had other cars since, and that car is still being used today That car helped me gain a ton of freedom, not just as a young person, but also financially. It opened up a lot of doors for me. I never sold the car, but I ended up giving it to a friend who was going through a lot and needed a leg up. He has since found his way into the truck community, and the car was passed down to another friend who just needs a leg up. That car definitely means a lot to a bunch of people.

[@AlexMartini.]

pinned. What an incredible story man. That's an insanely nice thing for you to do and I think the world needs more people like you

[@devint2310]

I’m 16 and have a 1995 crown Victoria S with only 70k miles that I got really lucky with finding about a year and a half ago for $500, and although that car has its fair share of issues due to its age, it really has helped me start to build up my own life and because of it I was able to work at my job and grow as a man. If it wasn’t for that car, I don’t think I would be where I am today and wrenching on it has taught me so much. Glad other people are helped by Vic’s as well! They really are bulletproof bang for buck

[@Tboze29]

Dude that’s a sick first car

[@wyattnapier7303]

I am 19 and I have a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria lx in red. My dad bought the car when I was about 6 it had 30,000 miles on it and it became our family car. I went to my kindergarten in this car and then drove it to my high school graduation. It now has 215,000 miles on it and I drive it everyday to collage. I love my car her name is Christine.

[@Thinginator]

My first car was a 1966 Ford Thunderbird I bought in 2017 while I still had my learner's permit. I still have it to this day, and it's still the only car I own. I learned everything I know about mechanics by fixing this car out of necessity. I had to rebuild the 390 V8 in my senior year of high school, which is still my biggest achievement in terms of wrenching. My friends associate the car with me, I've narrowly escaped encounters with bullies when the car started just in time, I've used it as a truck when hauling things for the small business I ran for several years, accidentally drove it through a construction zone because the GPS told me to, various parts of the car have burned me, cut me, pinched me, and taught me what gasoline tastes like... I've even experienced the kindness of strangers when it broke down in the middle of an intersection and wouldn't start again, and people helped push it into a parking space. On that same day, a group of firefighters who just happened to be passing by helped push it into a dirt lot after it broke down a second time. I went to my first car show in this car with "It runs!" written on the window paper under the category "special features." I've had conversations with random strangers in parking lots who remembered Thunderbirds from their youth, for whom seeing one brought back fond memories. It may be a little rough around the edges, but I couldn't have asked for a more special first car. It means a lot to me, and that's why I still have it.

[@lowkeydiegoduran4724]

Hell yeah bro :D

[@lilproto9876]

Bro, I totally agree when you said you experienced the kindness of strangers when it broke down, I went through similar experiences even when I didn't have a car but my dad's vehicles would break down.

[@Thinginator]

@@lilproto9876 Heck, owning this car changed my opinion of truck enthusiasts for that reason! I used to jump on the bandwagon of hating on truck guys, until a few occasions where I had to approach random truck guys to ask for help jump-starting my car and whatnot. It showed me that for every annoying truck bro, there's a truck guy who comes prepared and is willing to help anyone. A lot of truck guys genuinely just love the utility and jump at the opportunity to use that utility to help someone, and for that I appreciate them now.

[@lilproto9876]

@@Thinginator Respect breda. 🙏

[@aaron40cavalier]

I think our first cars mean so much to us because they are our first experience of the freedom that comes with them. Freedom not only to go where we want but to express ourselves through our cars. My first car was a 1994 Cavalier I got back in 2007. I still have her to this day modifying along the way, I don't have many car friends since everyone is so quick to ridicule a Cavalier but that will never stop me from caring for my car so much. Thanks for reading this and keep up the good work.

[@alexl9334]

If you have the ecotec turbo it!

[@aaron40cavalier]

@@alexl9334 I have the LN2 and I already have a naturally aspirated high compression engine I'm putting in hopefully this year

[@sharpe238]

Wow. My very first car was also a 94 Ford Probe. The car brings back a lot of memories, mostly of it breaking and having to fix it.

[@AlexMartini.]

Was it a gt or base model?!

[@ejayy.3x]

my first car is the reason that i love cars today. my grandfather left his 2007 mitsubishi evo 9 to me after he passed. i worked on this car all my life with him and it was the car that i learned how to drive stick in. it’s special to me because it holds all the memories i’ve ever had with him. i miss that old man

[@barrymetoo]

My first was a red and rusty 1983 GMC S15 pickup for $800. It was near perfect for a teen growing up on a WI farm as it could go anywhere. Only had it for a year before I was rear ended at 45 mph while at a dead stop without getting so much as a scratch on me. My dad later took the motor and transmission out and dropped it into a tan S10 where it served as the family farm truck for another 4 years before being burned beyond repair in a garage fire.

[@AlexMartini.]

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[@MedekTheOne]

I think one of the main things about our first cars is that it's a huge responsibility. I bought my first car a little over a month ago, it's a 1988 Mazda 323 BF, 5 door hatchback, and it's a piece i'm really proud of. I can tell stories about the car not just what the previous owner did to/with it but what I did with it. I'm looking forward to have this car for a long time and really modify it in ways I can make it look personal.

[@markkrivor3911]

My first (and current) car is a Suzuki Cappuccino which I imported to the U.S. I learned a lot about cars through it, and taught me to not be afraid of wrenching on your own car. Being able to drive stick properly is incredibly rewarding, and the car teaches you mechanical sympathy, especially when you know how expensive shipping replacement parts are. Not the cheapest first car in terms of car cost and parts, but definitely worth it! I was also thinking about getting the NA Miata, but a Cappuccino is a bit more unique :)

[@loomi58]

Nice!! My first car was a ‘91 Skyline GTS-T. Still got it to this day after almost 7 years, & has 240,000 miles on it (80k being from me). Daily drove it, spent so much more in parts than what I bought it for, but worth every moment & every dollar I’ve put into it. Still committed to my statement when I bought it that I’ll never ever sell it.

[@malrofo]

Id love one of those. Unfortunately my state hates kei cars

[@bronkarr8942]

I've seen one of these in person, they are so much smaller than they look! Nice car!

[@ryanford5387]

Aww you lucky person. I'd love to own one of those one day

[@nandorzapori6326]

Eversince I was a teenager I was in love with cars. Especially the 50s, 60s, 70s American machines, but also the Japanese beauties of the 80s and 90s. I live in hungary, and like many others, I had little to no money( in hungary there's no such thing like a "highschool car", people that get a car before 20 are really rare). Me and my friend always looked in gardens from the street that had a car sitting in the bushes, and we always hoped that some day we magically find someone who will give the car to us, because he doesn't use it anymore. I thought this all will be a dream forever, however everything changed about a year ago. My father met with his friend at the church ( he and his family live a couple streets from us, but they usually see each other after church), and somehow my father mentioned my love towards cars. His friend responded with he's got an old Toyota that he want to sell. At first I got really excited but as I tought about it, I couldn't afford to buy the car, AND also fix up all it's issues, because it was parked for about a year at that time, had rust, and oil consumption issues. The next time my father and his friend met, his friend heard about my financial situation and just casually sad that he would be happy to give it to me FOR FREE. I could not process it :D. Oh and guess what: it's a Japanese, 93 Corolla, and also a liftback model which is by far my favourite of all body types, and also because my grandfather also had a liftback Toyota, and basically I spent my entire childhood in that car, so it's like a match made in heaven. So now I have my very own car in the garden, what I dreamt about so many times watching videos of other people, and the fun they have with their cars. I can't express how happy I am to finally get the chance to be a part of this community. Now I owned it for about a year now, put it back on the road, fixed the major issues, and living my teenage dreams :D I know it's nothing like the cars over in america, or japan, it's a four cylinder, 1.3 litre, fwd, 88 hp little car, but I love it as hell, and it will be my treasure forever. Of course it's not a Supra or a AE86, and I'm spendig all of my earnings on this little corolla, but I'd rather have this with almost no money, than a Bmw or something like that. And a plot twist to the end: One year before I even heard about the car, I found it sitting in the street dirty and lonely, and just like eith the others, I thought about how cool it would be if I could get it someday. It's crazy to think that in that moment I met the love of my life, and found out one entire year later :D Thank you to whoever read this enormous comment, have a nice day. :)

[@kostasberntes8146]

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[@lilproto9876]

Great story bro, blessings from Belize.

[@Alec-vn7dg]

I've owned my 2001 mustang for 2 years it sat in a garage for 19 years and the car is 21 years old. My mother had a pink 2004 gt I have the side skirts to that car, that pink GT is dead and gone now, but my mom cried when I put her old side skirts when she saw them on my mustang, btw I paid 3,900 and I was offered 7k one day for it, I'll never sell it EVER

[@Alec-vn7dg]

My kids will own Evelin

[@AlexMartini.]

That's awesome man. Love this!

[@theegginator3979]

My first car Is also a 2003 mustang

[@kevin-zb5tc]

i’ve been restoring my 00 GT for about a year now and it’s come so far already 🥲

[@memo-bt2us]

@@theegginator3979same

[@giovannifebus3700]

A few months ago i bought my first car, its a 2004 Subaru Forester XT 5 Speed Manual. It's the car that i learned how to drive stick shift, first time driving a car that has cool turbo noises and i love it because i got to learn so many new things and gain knowledge on how to work on a car.

[@CruelUnknown]

My first car I bought with my own money was a 2001 Subaru Legacy RHD. It might of not been my smartest purchase, but I couldn't stop thinking about it once I drove by it and saw the for sale sign. It taught me a lot of what I know about cars and EJ engines. It's opened me to a large community of other Legacy owners and even the car meet culture. I genuinely might cry if I sell it and see it drive away 😅

[@Lplaterwrx]

The Subaru community is a great one to start it, I bought the cheapest running and driving 2002 wrx in my country and I have replaced or touched almost every nut and bolt on it, I love it and I will never sell it, it was bone stock when got it, now it’s one of the more heavily modified wrxs in my town

[@One_LuvZ]

My first personally owned car was a 94 325i in arctic grey and 5sp getrag transmission. I purchased it for 1k and it only needed a battery and an exhaust due to the old one was gone. That car taught me so much in terms of driving experiences, maintenance, and overall appreciation. I learned to drive stick in it and literally stalled the car 8 times in the parking spot just to move it. It taught me to love a good balanced car with its linear power curve and fun handling. Sure it's engine blew due to a piece of a valve broke off and tore the inside up and later the slave cylinder once I finally scratched up the funds to swap the motor out. It was sold to a close buddy to learned from that car like me and enjoyed it just as much until it was stolen.

[@AlexMartini.]

Do you still love them or would you own another BMW?

[@One_LuvZ]

@AlexMartini I would in a heartbeat I personally prefer owning the 3 series that I call "the S Chassis of Europe" aka E30: S13 E36: S14 E46: S15

[@Rogers1977]

I'm actually still driving my first car now! It's a 2000 Honda Civic EX, the last year of double wishbones and independent rear suspension. My parents bought it for me for $3,500, but I was responsible for maintenance and paying the registration. I learned everything about maintenance and mods on this car. I've repaired flaws from the factory and mistakes of my own. I've changed the clutch around 4 times and had the entire transmission torn apart on a table, then put back together. I've blown the engine at a track and had a very good machine shop rebuild it for me. Like many, it's the memories this car holds that make me hang on to it. It's been with me through multiple breakups, hard times, and disappointments. I've fit entire drumsets for gigs and tools and tires for track days. My favorite times are when I would drive late at night listening to music, with nowhere to go. The simple rhythm of clutching and shifting this car will never bore me. It's definitely a forever car for me.

[@saxontill5347]

Not my first car but my favorite car story of mine. My dad worked in the car business for 45 years and his love was always Mercedes. He always had an e class growing up and I always stuck with the 2010 e class he had. He had newer ones but something about that car was just really special to me. A little over a year ago I started working in the car business and I got the pleasure of starting at a Mercedes dealership which I am very thankful of. My dad was so proud to see me doing it, and after a couple months I saw a beautiful 2010 e550 come into trade and I was one day away from my sti coming in from transport. Needless to say I cancelled that sti and picked up the Benz. That Benz has now become my favorite car I’ve ever had. And I absolutely baby it. I’ll keep it forever because of the memories I have with my dads cars and now mine. I know that was long but I just wanted to tell my story.

[@weltallid123]

1989 Buick Electra Estate Bought in 2011. It was for a car rally/roadtrip from New York to New Orleans (BABE Rally, Big Apple to Big Easy), where all the cars had to cost $500. I teamed up with an Englishman and a Scottsman from England who told me to get the biggest American car I could find. It was the 4th or 5th car I checked out and it fit the bill perfectly. I got a CB radio, spray painted magnetic sheets to stick on the car. I got to live out my "Top Gear" fantasies. I was supposed to get rid of the car afterwards, but I couldn't do it. I learned how to solder wires for gauges and a replacement radio, and generally learned more automotive stuff from things breaking or getting replaced. When too many people were going to a party or convention, my wagon was the one that could fit everyone and the luggage. When furniture needed to get moved it would fit in the back. My friends said my superpower was parking it in Manhattan, even on New Year's Eve. And the other people who see it have their memories of their B-Body wagon from the 80s. One older guy told me, "I humped more broads than I ever did in that!" When I took the woodgrain off, I decked it to look like the Ecto-1 from "Ghostbusters" and drove through Manhattan on Halloween. Pulling out from Hook and Ladder 8 with my lights spinning and siren wailing was a bucket list item I never thought to put down. And because I doubled down on keeping it, I replaced the 307 with a 455. I never would have torn down an engine before (though I knew better to give it to a professional to rebuild). Still working out the kinks, and bodywork / presentation is the goal for this year. Yes, it can get tiring. Yes, it can get expensive. But a smile still comes when it does work right. And its funny because I had always wanted B-Body car, specifically the 94-96 9C1 cop cars, but my wagon came into my life by complete chance.

[@Ninetale3z]

My first is a 2018 jeep renegade upland with 2.4 automatic. I only had it for a month and I love this thing. It introduced me to 4x4 wheel drive and to be honest, I will have a hard time going back to fwd after this. It's such a night and day difference on the snow and just experiencing it brake on fine powder snow like it was pavement was the most amazing thing I saw. I love everything about it. From the growl, surprisingly agile handling, and having headroom to fit in it. (Rip civic dreams) It's the first time I ever said I want to drive it. I can't wait to try off-roading with it when I got the equipment for it. Hell, I want to really let the engine sing with an intake and exhaust swap. I am gonna make this the best damn jeep that ever jeeped. The hardest part for me is when I will swap to the 4xe model and say goodbye one last time. I don't know when it will happen whether but it will happen. The mpg difference and dct is hard to ignore.

[@mworld2611]

My first car was a 2006 CRV that my parents bought brand new. I have many fun memories in that car. It's the car I learned to drive manual on, and it's very special to me. However, what will probably end up being my most special car is my 97 Mazda Miata M Edition, my second car, and the first car I ever picked out and bought with my own money. I fell in love with it the moment I saw the Facebook ad. It was my dream spec, green with a tan interior plus all the M Edition goodies like a wooden shifter and LSD. I had my first ever autocross in it, and it provided some much needed happiness in a lonely period of my life after I moved across the country. I even made some friends because of it. The little car just makes everyone happy, and it's a blast to drive on twisty mountain roads!

[@Nootjuh]

My father in law has a car garage. One day, a regular customer comes by and asks if he wants to buy his second car off of him, because his wife was sick and he wanted to help her. My father in law bought the car for a higher price because of that with the intention to give it to someone close as their first car because it was so nice (Golf mk3 with low miles). Every mechanic in his shop said they didn't want it and my girlfriend saw the car and was in love with it so she reserved it for me. That's how I ended up with a like new Golf mk3 with low miles as my first car. It won't ever get sold 😁

[@Melted_Toast]

My first car was a 2011 accord - its the car my dad taught me how to drive stick - its slow, doesnt look amazing and it doesnt sound amazing but it always makes me happy when i drive it. It really made me realize how much i love cars and driving

[@Braingore-de-Rais]

I learned on the same car, my Dad has the automatic version. Really fun car to drive.

[@naughtycoin5902]

My first car was a 99 Saturn SL1. Had it for years. Barely cost anything cause nothing broke. Regret selling it every day. I'll also say that I've never been more heartbroken over a car than the 97 Mustang GT I worked on for 4 years. It was still a slow old GT but I restored so much on it. I lost it at Christmas last year. Rear ended hard at a red light. I still get extremely sad some times. I learned to do everything through that car. That was my first of 3 SN95s. I had an 04 I bought and sold during the life of the 97. And now I've picked up an 01 GT as I was never ready to sell my mustang. You never stop loving your first car. And it's also great knowing which cars are "your car". Love em or hate em. I will never turn down an SN. They have been so good to me.

[@SJohnTrombley]

My first car was a manual 2002 Subaru Forester. My mom bought it new and gave it to me when I was old enough to drive. Made so many great memories in that car in high school and college. Unfortunately, I got t-boned by a high school student that ran a red light in 2018, and the insurance company decided it was totaled. I still miss that car.

[@redline1916]

My first car, while it wasn't actually the one I drove first, was a 1979 Corvette painted in cream white. I'm gonna miss it when I sell it. Crazy being only 20 and that having been my first car, knowing it's literally a classic.

[@oreoking9513]

My first car is a manual '07 Peugeot 207 GT, which my parents surprised me with about a year before I got my leaners license. My Dad and I spent I lot of time working on it, fixing a lot of small issues which all together added up. The only mechanical issue we have needed to face was the high pressure fuel pump which we fixed. I'm really proud of the work and few mods we have done to the car and really appreciate the opportunity to learn how to drive manual in the current times with it being a dying skill.

[@carcrazynik]

This thumbnail called me out soooo hard opening KZbin! My first car was a 93 Ford Probe (same as thumbnail) that I got back in 2008. I loved that car because it got me into the car scene. I joined my first club in that car and holds a lot of memories with some friends no longer with us.

[@arvin2035]

My first car is a W203 C-Class in blue with only 62K on the clock. Definitely a joy to own and drive as a first car.

[@Tozz_]

My first car is a citroen ds3, with a stage 2 tune, i bought it with my dad wich was a bassist on a famous Brazilian band Raimundos, and i got the car 2 months ago, we went to pick up after a concert and he drove the car 4 hours to arrive at our house, we had so much fun, he passed away yeasterday and now the car has a whole new meaning for me, not planning to sell it

[@204Fozzy]

My "first car" was going to be a 2006 subaru outback limited. it was going to be a beater for my dad to use due to the truck we had, a ford blew up. after owning it for around 3 months the headgaskets blew and i was in autoshop, had the opportunity to fully rebuild the engine, heads and block were fine. after doing that i did 4 other subaru motors and now knowning how they work i used the car more then my dad picking buddies up from school and all around a good cool wagon. once i starting working at a subaru dealership as an apprentice mechanic. winter came and my dad was using the outback more then me, work was so close i biked. i was looking for a new car and due to the fact im in love with subarus and know quite a bit about them i started looking for one. i came across a JDM 2001 Subaru Forester STI 5spd manual. Love at first sight, bought it back in october of 2022. still owning it, bought a lot of rare aftermarket parts and its my daily driver. I now work at a chevrolet dealership across the city which means i had to drive it more. Low KM too. I love every aspect about it but i know when time comes il have to replace the headgaskets or maybe some other issue will pop up, and i know how to work on them. Edit, Im 18 btw.

[@WPDCarSpotter]

My first car was and still is a Mini Countryman, I've had it for a little over a year and the reason it was so special to me is because it was essentially like a go kart, I could have loads of fun feeling the car roll around through country roads and full powering it out of junctions without breaking the speed limit It was just exhilarating, it was so much fun

[@choluladripp4110]

My 1st Car was a 1998 Honda Prelude. I just turned 18 and I bought the car with my own money! $4500 cash. what sold me on this car specifically was the Lambo doors! I saw it on Craigslist and I knew I just had to have it! After owning it for 2 years I sold it to someone who needed a 4 cylinder car for work and well as much as I didn't want to sell it, I did and got me a brand knew car. About a year later the owner ran it without oil and cracked the motor. So it sat in his front yard for 4 years! I had finally pulled the trigger and was going to buy my 1st Car back as is! The week I was suppose to buy it, some kids around 2a.m had put fireworks in the opening for gas. And exploded and caught the car on fire. One of these days, I would like to get the same year car in the same color and fix it up as if how I would fix my 1st Car!

[@ItsEricVenzon]

My first car was a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS back in August 2015. I was never into cars or know anything about cars before 2015. But ever since I heard about "car modding", I transferred my art skills to this car, modded it and made it mine, I learned a lot of technical skills and car knowledge and culture. It was a CVT because I had bad memories of learning how to drive a manual but after learning the principles of "shifting gears" in my CVT with the itch to get into another car, I bought myself a 2012 Subaru WRX STI Hatchback in 2018 when I graduated college. I found the confidence to start my KZbin channel back in 2020 with my current car, the 2017 Nissan 370z. I'm very thankful for that Lancer because if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be creating content online and loving every bit of it.

[@jacobanderson5109]

My first car was/is a 1987 Porsche 944, and I bought it on February 22 2022. I originally was going to buy a scion tc the morning i bought it, but while i was about 20 minutes away it got sold from underneath me. I got incredibly annoyed and was willing to buy any vehicle that i could find for 2k, the only deal that worked out was my 844 that I bought for $1900, and i love it so much I can’t get rid of it.

[@kaih9810]

My first car was a 2011 subaru legacy. It was the car I learned to drive manual on. The first winter I owned it I spent more time going sideways in parking lots than driving normally. That car also introduced me to the legacy gt forums where people all over the world have posted their knowledge of the platform for the benefit of others. Those posts helped me learn whatever I needed to know when maintaining that car or doing some small mods. After 5 years of ownership I got the opportunity to pick up a 2010 legacy 2.5 gt witch I'm currently building into my perfect summer canyon carver. Unfortunately I had to sell my 2011 legacy last fall but I will always appreciate the experiance of owning it and learning to work on it.

[@titansguilddre]

My first car is my current car, its a 2003 Saab 9-3. I remember when my dad first brought it home like 8 years ago, I'd never seen a car like it before. So many fond memories with my dad in that car. When it finally became my car it opened up opportunities for me to work with a Saab specialist. Who would've thought that car would send me down the rabbit hole like that, now I'm deep in it and couldn't be happier.

[@ericlopez7280]

My first car was a Subaru Impreza wagon. At first I didn’t even like the car. But we still went to go see it and when I saw it I loved it ! We came back home and got the money and then went back the same day and bought it . After my brother came and drove it back since it was a manual and I didn’t know how to drive it at all. After I got home I gave it a wash and cleaned it up and started practicing and learned how to drive manual on it. So many memories and excitement in it but then I sold it sadly but I’m glad it’s gone and now have an rsx and very happy with it although I miss my first car

[@DriverScottieC]

My first car was a 1994 Chevy C/K1500 with the 4.3L V6. I got it as a hand-me-down in 2016 from my grandpa, who passed in 2010. It drove it my entire freshman year of college going through hot summers to rainy winters. I just remember trying to keep it in pristine condition just as pops used to but, also being 18, taking every opportunity I could to swing the backend out hahaha. I honestly tear up thinking about it because of how special it was to both of us.

[@worthlesstrash3704]

My first car was 95 Volvo 850 Wagon. I worked two jobs to buy it myself. When I drove the Volvo I loved reviving it and told my friends it was powered by “half a viper motor” lol. I miss it so much because I have so many good memories. Car also taught me how to drive stick. Miss you MaroonWagoon😢

[@Stancedd.Dailys]

my first car was a 09 hyundai sonata 5 speed that i beat the piss out of for 2 years and taught most of my friends manual , i learned alot working on the car and by far the most reliable car ive owned. even it only being a 4cyl it was the car that grew my love for driving especially being a 5 speed. unfortunately early last year i had to sell it.

[@AlexMartini.]

That's awesome ! What did you replace it with?

[@carguyjacob]

Heyy! Hyundai gang! I absolutely love my Tiburon and I think they share same engine? Either way mines super reliable and fun. Love till this day

[@ryleepowers]

08 hyundai accent 5 speed of mine gets banged off the limiter and does burnouts every day delivering pizzas lol. Hyundais are indestructible.

[@01Elantraaa]

@@carguyjacob My gang! My 01 Elantra has the 2.0 I4! Wbu guys!?

[@01Elantraaa]

My gang! My 01 Elantra has the 2.0 I4! Wbu guys!?

[@947sasuke]

My first car was a 04 Toyota Corolla. I was working for the county as a temp to get my first car, because I got tired of taking the bus and waiting for mom to pick me. I saw it at a small lot next to a beat up Maxima. I felt I was the shit when I could drive anywhere I want and not ask anyone for a ride. I had many good and bad times with that car. I got to drive around Florida exploring new places and meeting new people. I blew out a bunch of tires working as a pizza boy and me being a idiot. It got me into learning basic maintenance and made me appreciate my car. Besides tires, that Corolla never let me down. Last year in October, I got into a car crash with a box truck and a mustang. Thankfully I came out unscathed, but not my car. I’m not one to cry over everything, but that one of the few i broke down and boo boo cried. I spent the next few months busting my ass and saving money for a new car. I just bought a 05 Avalon and it’s definitely a upgrade to the Corolla. I sold the Corolla for scrap, because it was a wreck. I’ll never forget that car for giving me my first sense of freedom.

[@jmccarsnmore1025]

Ford Probe was a cool colab between Mazda and Ford. I was in a way to bring Ford to the FWD Sport cars segment and a “payback” to Ford for helping Mazda with their Pick Up Truck segment.

[@powerbee5305]

I bought my first car on the 6th December 2022 aaaand it's been almost 4 months now 🥰. I bought a dark blue 1999 Hyundai coupe for 2300 bgn by myself. I've always wanted to differ from everyone and I've always had my own taste and point of view of things so I was trying to implement that idea into my car choice. I wanted a car that doesn't look blank, generic or tasteless, yet affordable for the amount of money I had gathered over the past 4 years. Another reason was when I was young our neighbor had a 1996 hyindai coupe that really resembled the car my family owned back then - a 1996 Hyundai lantra and I really REALLY loved it because it looked sporty and everything but also reminded me of my family ... so I've been wanting a Hyundai ever since a 5 years old 😅. I really wanted the 96 version of the coupe but I couldn't find any that were in a good condition so I bought the facelift 99 version. I'm still incredibly happy with it tho! I'm so in love with all it's curves and the way it looks on the road. I really feel connection to this car. I also like that there is surprisingly a lot of storage space in the car. I also feel mad nostalgic about my childhood and all the memories 🥰. Also my mom and dad quite frankly really like it 💀, because they tend to drive pretty fast at times (my mom especially. In my opinion the car really fits her as well)

[@xfrenzy333]

My first and current car is 2006 Megane CC 2nd gen, I got it as a 18th birthday gift. The car itself has been in our family since 2014 and it gave me and my father plenty of memories. For the past 3 years it was standing in a garage because my dad bought a new car, but from the moment I got it I have already managed to fix plenty of small stuff in it like: Jamming headrest, aftermarket camera not working, interior lights not working and cleaned all the mold that gathered inside for those years of standing. Of course there is plenty of stuff I need to do, like fixing the cracking paint on the bumpers and replacing the lines for folding the seats, but overall the car is amazing and It gives plenty of fun to drive it.

[@ChicaneMedia]

I haven't really got my own first car yet as I've been using my parents car so I'll make sure it's something I'll smile looking at every day.

[@somerandomassguyontheinter2869]

my first car was a 2013 mini clubman. momma bought it brand new and drove it around NYC for years so it was well taken care of and really lightly used for the miles. eventually i got to driving age (2021) and got it brought down on a train with 85,000 miles on the clock. i put a straight pipe and short ram intake on it and had so much fun putting it around and slamming gears with the dual clutch, even if it wasn’t mind-bendingly fast. eventually all good things come to an end though, as my younger brother ended up totaling it about a year later after playing chicken with a SUV on the highway. i legit cried a little because that car was like a child to me and when i wasn’t racing it i was babying it. always making sure it was clean inside and out, changing the oil, spark plugs, and tires myself, checking the exhaust valve on the turbo after every session of spirited driving, etc. every now and then i swing by the junkyard it ended up in just to say hi, because i have so many memories in that car. my first love, high school graduation, my first job as an automotive technician, my first mods. nothing i get after will ever compare to that puppy-love attachment i had with that car, even if it was a euro shitbox with a fartcan, because it was MY euro shitbox with a fartcan.

[@CameronSmith-qp8jz]

My first car is my current car. It’s a 2013 Honda Accord EXL. I bought it in January of 2021, I bought it for 13k with 80k miles. I’m close to 100k miles and it still runs like a dream. I baby this car and wash it almost every week. It’s gotten be into the car world and the detailing world. I get compliments on how clean the car is and I still haven’t customized the car like wheels and coils yet. But I still love it stock. It also gave me this sense of freedom, I was being driven around for my whole life up until I was 21 so when I first get the car I drove all over my city, saw my family and friends and they are still so proud of me for getting this car.

[@maxphalon189]

My first car was a 2001 BMW 330xi, got it my junior year of high school for 2,700$ but needed a new rack and pinion as well as a couple other small things. Had it for about 5 years until last October, learned everything I know about working on cars by working on it with my dad. Working on it was actually the reason I switched to mechanical engineering in college. I have a lot of great memories in that car but unfortunately the driveshaft disconnected from the front diff on the highway, cracking my oil pan and lighting all my oil on fire while going about 90mph on my way home from college (this was also roughly 2 months after I installed a set of silvers coilovers I got from FI for 1200$). Had to pick up another car so I could still get back to college as well as work, still have the e46 sitting at my parents place, gonna get a lot of upgrades as soon as I graduate and have the money. Great content as usual Alex I hope you see this and appreciate the story

[@fireexe109]

Bought myself a '97 E38 as my first car 2 weeks ago, radiator blew after a week. Gonna fix it this weekend, the BMW experience is real

[@Dark-Davey]

My first car was a 2001 Toyota Camry. I practically taught myself how to drive using that car, and I made so many memories in it...going airborne on backroads, one night stands, driving around with friends...it barely runs at all anymore, and I'm debating whether to sell it or keep it and modify the hell out of it. I feel like it has potential as a sleeper car

[@rhrynq]

My first car was a silver 1992 Mazda Xedos 6 2.0 V6, around 2008-2010, about 400k kms already when I drove it. Pros: -a rare sight (very few of them in Poland, even back then) -unique body style, a sort-of 4-door coupe -relatively small, but rev-happy V6 with a beautiful soundtrack -reliable transmission and engine -light and nimble Cons: -poor fuel economy (but not that bad either) -some parts were already hard to come by at that age -engine was so tightly packed, that even changing the spark plugs required lots of patience -rust on literally EVERY body panel It was given to me by my parents, never failed me, had lots of fun memories.

[@comfychloe]

My first car (my current car aswell), is a 86 twin car. I spent like multiple years working to get it and couldn't be happier. It is now widebody and soon to be boosted. Awesome cars, certainly recommend them :)

[@dangerducky9466]

My first Car was a 2002 ford Taurus with the 3.0. Loved that car, Great grandfather bought it brand new, then handed it off to my grandfather who eventually passed it onto me in the spring of 2021. Boke down a lot, had a lot of issues, but didn't stop me from doing teenagerly things with my buddies in that. Huge car, absolutely loved it, and now I'm wanting a taurus SHO just to have some fun with it

[@JobiWan144]

I learned to drive in a Plymouth minivan that's older than I am. In late high school, I drove an '02 Corolla that used to be my grandma's. However, both of these cars belong to my parents. The first car that was actually *mine* was a 1998 Accord V6, and I love it for many of the reasons you mentioned in this video. I got it in 2014 from a guy at our church who wanted to sell it because it needed a new transmission. At the time, it had ~185,000 miles, and I took out a loan from my parents for 4 grand to buy it and replace the transmission. When I told my grandad about it, he said I shouldn't buy it because it had too many miles on it, and they salt the roads in the winter where I live. Nevertheless, I trusted my parents and our local mechanic and started driving it everywhere. I got it at the start of a 2.5-year hiatus from college, and working in fast food to pay it off about 2 years later taught me so many important lessons that enabled me to go back and finish my degree. I drove it to pick up a girl for our first date, then so many more that I eventually married her. It carried me (and sometimes a friend) the 750-mile distance between home and college too many times to count and only broke down twice while doing so (first the starter, then the alternator). Multiple times each, I've slept in it, run out of gas, got flat a tire, and got pulled over (with widely varying results). Someone stole its catalytic converter in 2021. It was either the first or second car (can't remember) in which I changed the oil with my father-in-law, now my productive hobby a couple years running. It's been in a handful of accidents, some of which were my fault, though the two that each totalled it were not. Thanks to one of them, the passenger side doors are now a slightly different shade of silver. One of the map lights and several dash lights don't work properly anymore, all of which adds to its character. Unlike the aforementioned Grand Voyager and Corolla, I feel like it encourages me to drive it aggressively. Sure, the 200-bhp VTEC engine is a big part of that, but I've realized over the years that the suspension and steering each matter at least as much as acceleration, if not more. It taught me many things, but one of them is a love of cars and driving. Nine years and about 100,000 miles later, I still commute to work in it, though the job is now much better than fast food, and my old Accord now has a car seat in the back. My parents still drive that Grand Voyager rarely and that Corolla frequently. Next time I see my grandad, I'll have to tell him just how wrong he was.

[@thomascover5064]

I know it's not a car, but my first car was a 1997 GMC 2500 base regular cab long bed. I currently have it and love it to this day, it taught me so much about working on cars and trucks. It was a work truck handed down to me from my dad. I've done multiple things to modernize it and make it cooler like wheels and tires, a camping setup on the bed, rock lights, and a huge subwoofer for the small regular cab truck. It has plenty of quirks and everyone that has driven it other than me hates the loose steering and lagging peddles, but those things don't bother me.

[@donmcneil722]

It isn't my first car but it has been important to me for a long time. it is an 87 Thunderbird turbo coupe that belonged to my dad's friend and was given to my family. It sat for years until my oldest brother got it running and bought it off my parents. I helped him work on it for weeks. Replacing the brakes, wheel bearings, brake booster and differential. It was the first "fast" car that I ever got to ride in as a kid. The excitement that I got from it has yet to be forgotten and hopefully it never is. But after he graduated college and got married and moved on with his life it was passed down to my sister who drove it until the head gasket blew and it over heated and spun a bearing. Then it got parked for a few years until I was able to save up enough to start rebuilding it. It has been on jack stands for about a year and progress has moved slowly. But I hope to get it done by the summer. I am extremely excited to get it going again and hope that the process goes smoothly.

[@nowiecoche]

The first car that I bought with my own money was the 04 VW Golf with the 2.0 4cyl. Great car with great handling when it worked. That thing unfortunately had something break every time something else was fixed. I basically knew almost nothing about working on cars then. After its transmission went to turds, I eventually bought my current car, the 2020 Subaru Impreza hatch with the manual, that I love dearly and also the car that I finally learned how to change engine oil on. I also ventured in buying a project Saturn SC2 for car fixing practices. My first car did not come with absolute wonderful memories, but I did learn that some cars are just way more difficult to maintain than others, and that reliability is all about researching well about car brands and previous owners.

[@brickson98m]

I considered putting my first car in the submissions on discord, but I saw there were so many better stories for you to feature, and I’d rather see those than my own here. But my first car that I drove belonged to my stepdad. A beat up 01 Ford Taurus. It leaked trans fluid if you hit the gas too hard, randomly died at lights and would be a pain to start afterwards, and was just very rough all the way around. I didn’t like it much, but it got me from A to B. The first car I actually owned was given to me by my dad after he got a new car. It was an 05 Hyundai Sonata. Now that car, I did like quite a bit. It was nothing special, but it drove nice and had no issues. It had the 2.7L V6. With an autozone “cold”(hot) air intake and an exhaust leak, it sounded a little bit like a baby GTR lol. Fun stuff. I had a lot of childhood memories in that car, and was a bit sad to see it go when I finally sold it. But I was never driving it and didn’t have a proper space to store it, so it was just rotting away. I’ve seen it on the road a few times since selling it, so someone is still using it as of a few months ago. I definitely had a lot of firsts in that car, and a lot of hoon shit. Good times.

[@cbdcorndog6058]

My first car was/is a base 2012 Cadillac CTS. I was originally gonna save up for a ‘96 SS Impala, but my mom looked through the local dealerships and stumbled across the CTS. Only 42k miles, no accidents just minor scratches. I wasn’t sold until I got behind the wheel because I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. I knew that had to be my first car. The associate who helped me had a mutual friend of my moms, and got the price knocked down from $20k to $16.9k before tax. It was just one of those moments where the stars aligned for it, and made me fall in love with Cadillacs! My uncle taught me how to restore the headlights on them, and I’ve got so many plans left for it I can’t wait for them to unfold!

[@The_tree]

My first car was an '05 Mazda Tribute that I took off-roading constantly. My friends and I would drive it on trails up in the mountains and hills around my home in Salt Lake, Utah. It was a very slow car, but I got my fair share of speeding tickets with it :)

[@JAMES_ARROW]

My first car was a base MK6 Golf with the 2.5l 5 5 cylinder. It was fast by any stretch but it was lightweight, reliable, fun to drive, and looked halfway decent. I drove it for like 8 year and actually shed a tear or two when I traded it in 2 years ago for a MK7.5 GTI. So many memories with that car and it was almost like a close friend in a way.

[@travis-ic4kc]

I'm working on a 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, my first car. Putting a new engine in it, and fixing it up to be my ride. I don't ever plan on selling it because old chevys like it are so near and dear to me 😁

[@UserCraft1]

This video really resonates with me. My dad is also into cars, so I grew up around them. I love watching car content, learning about how everything works, looking at builds and new cars, etc. Sadly, i'll probably never be able to drive myself due to bad eyesight... Deep down I already knew this as a kid, but it's more difficult now m at an age where many friends are getting their licenses and cars.

[@the4152]

First car 1997 Acura 3.5 rl premium In pearl white. My dad bought it used in 2000. It was my sisters first car when she got to highschool, than my other sisters. And it sat and waited in the driveway and in 2012 it became mine. This car was so much more luxurious than any of my friends with newer cars like civics or Camrys. It drove like it was floating down the road. And it had some power to! It drove me to so many important life moments through hs and even got to come to college until my junior year. The car didn’t look like much on the outside but when you got to know it you realized how speacial it was. And that made me feel like the car and me shared the same vibe. At 20 years of age the cars rubber seals all where deteriorated. I didn’t have the money to fix it and it left my life. I miss it

[@heffe]

My first car (well it's a truck) is a 94 c1500 and it is beautiful. My dad is a mechanic and he fixed it up and made it look amazing. He's taught me how to work on it and make sure it stays nice.

[@stanneh1978]

My first car was a 1992 Mr2 Turbo, I have shed tears on having let it go I miss it so so much. the cockpit it cocooned you in, driving at night with a clear sky looking out of the tbar glass at the stars that car just made me feel so in the moment I need it back! I now drive a Lexus IS300 sportcross I love it and I'll drive it forever but I need that MR2 back!

[@mitchellmobley7700]

First car is still my primary daily, an 04 rx8. I owned the car a full year before actually getting to drive it due to electrical gremlins preventing the car from starting, once solved, the car drove for a few months before blowing a seal (ha ha.). The seal ate through the rear housing and so the motor was shot. My parents were willing to v8 swap the car but the rotary bug was too strong, so we found a second motor and that one has been the motor in the car since. That was 2013, I think the car originally belonged to an elderly couple so they didn't really get to maintain it like they wanted. I'm very proud of how long it's lasted. It's still mostly stock, with a greddy supreme exhaust, Exedy clutch, Tein coilovers and RE Amemiya shifter. Fitment needs work but I plan to keep it for the rest of my life. I loved rotaries before I owned one, now I'm hooked.

[@0thegovernment858]

My first 1985 Mazda Rx7 GS model (FB ) was purchased for $500 rolling chassis. The whole was original with OEM paint, interior and so on. All was need was a 12A rotary engine to plug in . Happen to found a free engine that was sitting for years in the florida weather. After installing the engine with just replace all fluids she started right up. I had her for 7 years before i came onto a terrible hardship in life, she had to go … i didnt sleep that night, i kept looking outside to see what i had was even real. Year pasted by the purchase call me wanted to sell the vehicle back, well the condition was very questionable on a rating system one to 1010 being excellent condition its was 3! my heart sank and did not buy it back i had to let her go.

[@SylveonSaber]

My first car Is a 1990 Honda Accord LX in Navajo Red. She's a little bit of a junker, few dents and peeling clear coat, and She's new to me, but I just became officially licensed and insured just earlier today, and my adventures with her have already been a lovely experience. I am absolutely floored with the amount of fun I've had. and to say the least, I'm excited to see where things go from here :D

[@adsorbenteel0333]

My first car was an 02 Sentra Se-R Spec V. It was my step dads and it was his for as long as I knew him. He and my dad we really into cars when they were my age so they did all sorts of crazy things with them. With this one though he kept it as a daily so it got a slightly different treatment. Lowered 3/4 of an inch, cold air intake, exhaust tune and some other things to give it some love. It had a problem with the first motor as it had a crack in the engine from manufacturing so it got replaced, but that's not why it was on its third engine. Its second engine got blown because he gave it a 250 shot of nitrous to beat an Evo VII in a drag race. He was going to donate it as he didn't think it was worth much but I needed a car and it was free, and it held a place in my heart as being his car, and anything I could do to be closer to him was something I was willing to learn. Unfortunately the cat gave out without me knowing and caused irreversible damage to engine number 3, and while I could afford to fix it, I'm planning on moving and need the funds to make sure I don't die on my own. Still heartbroken about not being able to fix it, as I've done all sorts of repairs to it from brakes to the radiator to the speakers. It gave me knowledge on driving manual and how to do some more complex repairs on cars.

[@rustyshackleford1827]

My dad in 2011 bought a 1986 Mercury Capri that has been in the family ever since. A lot of stuff happened during that time and it almost got sold but it didn’t and instead sat hidden away! That car had been sitting a good half a decade if not a full one and we got it to start right up like it had been waiting for the day as I have when I first set eyes on that diamond in the rough.

[@dylonabubo7513]

2003 Toyota mini 🔥 I grew out of the mini trucking scene but they always catch my eyes, they'll always have a special place in my heart

[@SizzaE60]

2004 530i E60 that I revived from not running and repainted is my first car😍. I’m 17 btw

[@Blitz_7949]

My first Car was a 1988 Toyota Supra MK3. I got into JDM solely because of the culture. Before then I was (and still am) into American classics. I thought it was awesome how people in this culture came together to just share appreciation for each others’ hard work. I am currently putting money towards it (hopefully to have it finished by senior year). Even though it has some problems and is very expensive, I am confident that God will help me make the right choices and will continue providing for me. When I was first looking for a car I was very impatient and went to see car after car (each deal fell through or had issues), I got upset and remember just saying “Okay God, I’ll leave this in your hands”. The very next day my cousin sent me a text saying that his friend who owned the Supra was willing to make a deal with us for it, sure enough I bought the car for $4,100 the same week! This car is such a huge blessing and I am going to work hard for it! Hard work always pays of guys, pray and God will answer! Stay safe y’all God bless!

[@majiki5473]

Would you say that it was a good first car? I'm 15 but I learned to drive awhile ago with my late grandpa and his 1985 BMW M6. There's a MK3 supra for sale near me and I was interested in checking it out.

[@Blitz_7949]

@@majiki5473 I would say yes! It’s a real head turner and people constantly ask me is that a Supra!? BUT I will say they are a lot to work with. Mine is in fairly good condition but still has a lot of problems. I bought it because I wanted to put hard work into it! Just be ready for what it may come with if you do decide to get it and work hard!

[@threemusketbeers]

My first purchased sports car back in 2019 was a JDM Dark Green 1995 Toyota Celica ST202 lift back. Of course, I currently live in Japan and have had several vehicles prior, but most were a given from my parents and were non sporty. This was my first ever purchased vehicle with my own cash and I have had a lot of memories with this thing. This was the first car I've learned to rev match in as it was a manual and the first I'd say to get new tires and suspension. Thankfully, I had a dealer where I bought the car from who gave me 2-year free maintenance for oil changes and what not. They even were able to get the Suspension repaired and it made the car smoother to drive. I was also getting into Initial D at this time, and this was a car from that era as it was set in the mid 90s. Although, I had days where I had rough shifting and I thought I was doomed and will kill the clutch, but that vehicle held through the good days and bad days of driving it. Unfortunately, this was the first car I had a major car accident with. I took it up for a cruise on Yabitsu Touge one night, and the downhill hit a guardrail with it. Sadly, I had to junk it. Just got to leave the fast Touge driving in the Anime and go slow on the actual roads. I have had 2 cars since, but I owe to the Celica for the various memories and being my first ever purchased vehicle. My next vehicle was a 1998 Mazda Roadster NB6C. Although it was my 2nd car, It my first car where I actually did some wrenching to it. It wasn't any major engine work, but I did replace the side marker lamps with LEDS which was a pretty simple mod. I also tried to patch up the soft top, but instead had the dealer do the repair. A nice little car it was to roll around in, but it was an Automatic and I really desired to go back into a manual. Now I'm on my third purchased vehicle which is a 2010 Honda CR-Z. Although this car is much newer than my previous vehicles, but it's somewhat of a throwback to when I had my Celica, but with an added gear. All I can say is, many cars you own and drive, will produce great memories whether good or bad. Of course, my Japanese dream JDM to own is the AE86 from Initial D and I hope to get one someday and make more great memories from it like my others lol.

[@RBeeMedia]

It doesn't necessarily meet the "first car criteria", but my first car is a '94 Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-T. Saved enough and found an incredible deal right at the beginning of the pandemic, in June 2020. Got it for 13,000$ CAD (About 9,500$ USD). When the seller told me how much he wanted, I told me brother that he was calling-in sick the next day and we hopped in his Hyundai Genesis and did a 2,000km round trip to get it, right as the provinces were all shutting down. Still have the car and I can't wait to take it out of storage next month ! When I told my dad what I was buying, he was like "I ain't gonna be working on a car with the steering wheel on the other side, you're gonna get into an accident.." you know, typical dad stuff. Not even 5 minutes after we came back home with the car, he had the hood opened and checking it out, did an oil change together and washed it. So yeah, he didn't keep that attitude, he loves it now !

[@m0t1v3_auto5]

My first car was a 1979 Pontiac Ventura. I did love the car. I flipped it. Shortly after losing the car I realized, to late, that I had not taken any pictures of it. That may be related to my current mission to document the local automotive enthusiast community. I am a fan of your channel. I enjoy what you are doing. I hope that you can find the time to visit the Dallas - Fort Worth area and a local event. Either way, greetings from Texas.

[@dylantran8492]

My first car was a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. I bought it off my friend for $50. I had spent time in and with the car before, but it wasn’t until that I started really looking into the history and legacy of Oldsmobile as a whole that I truly fell in love with it. It was beat, it was rusty, but because of that car, I found an amazing community who have a genuine passion for them and the brand as a whole. I didn’t have the car for long, sadly. A bad windshield seal got the best of it. Water would leak straight into the fuse box in the dash. Screwed up countless electronics, so unfortunately I had to part ways with my first car (whom I named Stacy, after a dear friend who passed away) It was sad, but that car gave me many friends whom I care for deeply. I’ve owned 4 Aleros since then. Two of which were Final 500 editions. The first one was #435/500. Sadly I lost that one back in 2020 to a T Bone accident. I currently have #302. Me and a friend rescued it from certain demise, as it was stolen and heavily vandalized from the previous owner. I’m currently working on restoring it. But, back on the main topic. Many people view Aleros (and mainly Oldsmobile as a whole) to a low budget poverty spec brand who are just bought by people who don’t care about cars. But being in the Alero and Oldsmobile communities have shown me so much more. There are people like myself who basically live and breathe this dead brand. Who will do anything to keep its legacy alive. And I am so proud to say I am one of those people.

[@Albennnn]

My first car is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in British Racing Green. My dad helped me buy it and pick it out in June 2021. I have always wanted one of these cars, and he knew that too. My dad has since passed away but I plan to keep this car running for the foreseeable future as respect to him for helping me find my first car.

[@asideofbeans5803]

I have a 1993 Ford Probe GT and I absolutely love it, I bought it last year for $800 non-running as a barn find and it runs great now.

[@Fwoggyz]

My first vehicle was a 1997 GMC Sierra. My parents bought it for me when I was 15. They bought it from my uncle's shop for $3800. He held it for me and didn't let anyone else buy it even though my mom told him not to. My mom and dad taught me how to fix it when it broke (which happened a lot). I had so many good times in that truck and learned a lot about cars / trucks from it. Eventually I was able to buy a 6" lift and put 35" tires on it. I will admit I squatted it a little bit because I lived in the hee haw and that's what everyone was doing around there at the time. I had it for 5 years until I had to sell it to get something more reliable for college. Funny thing is I sold it to buy a Hyundai Genesis Coupe which I still have. It's been a very reliable / fun car but I still miss my old truck from time to time. I remember one summer it blew an intake gasket while my sister and cousin were riding with me. My truck started steaming and they thought it was smoke and started panicking and we all got out of the truck. Then my cousin started drinking all the water that we had inside the truck and started pouring it on his feet so they wouldn't burn. My parents ended up driving over to me and towing it to my uncle's shop which was 2 miles down the road lol. One time it went through 3 transmissions over the course of 3 months because the old one gave out and then I got a rebuilt one and it ended up being a 2wd transmission instead of 4wd so that one blew as well. Then when I sent that one in and got another one from the same company, they didn't rebuild it all the way and it ended up blowing up too. When I tried to get a refund they had went out of business so me and my dad just decided to rebuild it ourselves. It also fell on my dad and almost killed him one time while I was at the parts store buying shocks for it. He was trying to get the torsion keys out and didn't put enough support under the truck. We had a gravel driveway and the jacks slipped and fell as he was shaking the truck and it landed right on his chest. Thankfully my drunk neighbors heard it and came and got it off of him quickly.

[@l.c.6574]

I just got my first car in September of 2021. It’s a 2014 Volkswagen CC with the R-line trim package. Because of a deal with my parents I paid about $8-9K (total cost was about $16k) . It’s in near-perfect condition with around 57K on the odometer. My dad has had Volkswagens for as long as I can remember, and I’m so happy to finally have one to call my own. We just spent a weekend upgrading the headunit and sound system, and adding remote start. I’m looking forward to many years of tinkering with, and driving that car. :)

[@bRIAN_69420]

My first car is a 2013 Honda Civic!!! it is very special to me since it was the first big purchase, the first and only car we bought since migrating to Australia. I still remember when we went to see it in the show room. The car was a Honda Civic with the sports trim looked fast and had a luxurious interior, black leather seats and a sunroof! 12 year old me did not know much about cars, but I love any car that is sporty looking. On the day we collect our car at first I was initially disappointed since my dad ended up buying the base model with an automatic transmission and R18 engine, grey cloth seats, steelies with hub caps and no epic sunroof. Over the years the car kept growing on to me and was the first car I ever drove after getting my Ls. This year marks the 10th year of having this car and I am about to get it as a hand me down as my parents are seeking a second car and I will use the little civic to get to university. It may not be a head turner or the VTEC super car killing beast that I hoped it was but this car is very special, it is a symbol of a fresh new beginning in a country I am happy in. I hope to keep the car in my family forever and hopefully will be parked alongside my dream car, in the near future GT or GR86 that I have been crushing on since 2014.

[@SVVVYEDITS]

I remember when you left fitment industries I thought “damn what this guy thinkin” and now you have a strong following and your content is so strong. Amazing work man

[@lioncatkittenocelote375]

My car is a 2008 Honda Accord V6 sedan. I was born in 2004 and my mom bought it brand new so I grew up in that thing. It is very reliable and most of the problems are cosmetic. What I like most is definitely the V6 because accelerating sounds good even though it's stock. I didn't expect to get complements on it either but I have. Now it's what I use to drive an hour to school to be a mechanic.

[@skely4613]

My first car is my 1980 Pontiac Firebird, and she is very scuffed and hecked but that's why I love her. I got her 2 years ago and she ran kinda, bad alternator and rod knock. The first time I actually drove it anywhere besides around the block was to my school so I could work on it at my auto body class and it was the SKETCHIEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE! To begin the handle broke right as I opened the door to take off. I also ran so many stop signs because if I stopped my car would die and I couldn't risk it except for the first stop light which was the longest minute of my life just going my car wouldn't die. Needless to say I got to school with my car at 11 pm and the entire time my buddy was with me for the ride. I am replacing the engine and trans right now but I live my car very much!

[@Tremix1_]

I'm still driving my first car, which is a 1997 Honda Prelude base. Guy we got it from sold it to my dad for $800 back when I was 15(I'm turning 20 next month) and is a salvage title due to a parking lot hit and run from the previous owner's history, and while the car has had its fair share of issues, like the timing belt snapping on my dad while he was on the way to work one day, burning through 3 alternators, common oil leaks from the H22A4, and the water pump spewing coolant because the guys who took a look at the motor when the belt snapped only tightened one bolt on it and was fine like that for 3 years, it still is a fun little car to drive. All of the friends I have made associate my car with me all the time seeing as how I'm the only Prelude owner in my area. Even made a friend with a guy who moved to the US from China who owned an AE86, FD RX7, and R32 GTR because he liked the car a lot, despite it being a salvage title

[@ExUSSailor]

My first car was a '79 VW Rabbit L, Wolfsburg Edition, 1.5L diesel, 5 speed. It was a GREAT car for a broke student, because, it topped out at around 70 mph, and, it got 55-60mpg. The previous owner had painted it a beautiful metallic maroon color, put a full BBS aero kit on it, a set of 14" GTI Teardrop rims, and, he even painted the area around the rear window flat black, like a GTI, but, with only 48hp.

[@ronanasche7063]

First car was technically a 1994 Nissan d21 pickup, extended cab, 5 speed manual, v6. my grandfather found it for $300. The tires rubbed so badly they were unsafe to drive, the transmission ground into 2nd, clearcoat peel everywhere, and literal mold in the dash. Never drove it off the island it was found on, but learned manual in it, and some day i hope I see it again can and give it some love. The first car I ever actually drove is a 2006 Audi A4 2.0t quattro, grey metallic. It's currently sitting in my driveway with an exhaust leak and probably a bad oil pump, along with plenty of other little issues. I've driven the piss out of that thing in the 6000 miles and 3 years (wow) I've had it. It's carried me from sneaking out of the house as a sophomore to the end of my senior year. When the time comes to let her go, it's gonna be emotional. Love you, krautwagon.

[@ethanharvey5368]

My first vehicle is a 1994 Honda crossroad bush truck ( just for off road use) not road legal. It started off as a parts truck that my dad got given and I liked it and asked him for him and I got it. Put some parts into it then modified it for off roading with tyres, bumpers, snorkel, lift, lights and more. The reason why this is so special to me is because I've spent my whole life off roading with my dad in a land Rover discovery 1 for me because I grew up with them that makes my 4wd special

[@nyquilforthekill1620]

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer that my dad made me do a body swap with engines on a donor body and helpede none at all in order to teach me how to work on cars. He'd come out occasionally when I was struggling to give me tips and nothing else. I had a lot of nervousness and patience and in the end it paid off. I learned so much from that. My second car is one I grew up with exclusively as a kid a 2v 4.6 panther platform. My dad had a Grand Marquis as a kid his was one of the first slammed cars I'd seen with luxury seats and sound systems. Now I own a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria that I'm dailying and restoring for when it hits 30 years old.

[@Michaelldsn]

I bought my first car a year ago in Feb 2022. It was a 2015 challenger R/T with the 6 speed manual. It was not in the best shape, it had 71K miles, there was some rust spots in the roof and a large scratch on the passenger side rear quarter panel. I did the usual mods, a short throw shifter, cold air intake, aftermarket shift knob, cut the rear mufflers out and welded in square quad exhaust tips. It was fun to drive but undoubtedly slow as my dad has a 2012 challenger SRT Yellow Jacket. However it was fun to get my doors blown off by a couple of the local mopars, do burnouts in my highschools parking lot, make noise in every tunnel and under every overpass. After a couple of months of thinking I decided to let it go as the rust was a problem I couldn’t afford to fix before it got worse. I live in Hawaii across the street from the beach, and with the car sitting outside the rust was getting worse every month. I traded it in for a new used 2023 Brz limited that had 150 miles. I do miss the car however because of my living situation having the smaller car has been better. My brother says it was a waste of money, but it did give me perspective on my dream car, a hellcat challenger with the manual. It made me realize that the hellcat would only be fun in a straight line, obviously, and that I wanted a car I could work on. There’s no point for me to work on the hellcat as there’s no drag strips on island, and there’s only street racing. The roads here are pretty bad so the hellcat would never get any grip. My dads Yellow jacket barely gets traction when he steps on it. My new dream is to 2jz swap the brz and make it somewhat of a sleeper. But it’s gonna take a while.

[@lucasmccarrell8325]

My first car was a 1980 Suzuki lj81 which I bought for 2,000aud and fixed up throughout a year the reason I love that car is because it's unlike anything else small, revs high and just funny to look at .

[@Jackson_Thomas]

My first car was a 2005 Ford Escape, it used to be my neighbor’s, who was such an amazing guy, until he died and his wife sold it to me. I had it for a year and a half until I got T-boned and it was totaled. But that car was fantastic for the beach, or the skatepark, and toting around my slammed shopping cart and the sound system (bone stock) was incredible. I loved that car so much.

[@JustusKuroVT]

My first and current car is a 2003 Lancer Cedia with USDM/JDM parts. Its special for me because its a symbol of my memories with my late father and my ideals for my future. My dad owned a 1997 Lancer GLXi with a custom body kit which he himself designed even as a full-time doctor. Im now going to med schoo and is planning to do the same with my own lancer, but more than just a custom body kit.

[@legacy5380]

I just bought my first car a few months ago it’s a 3rd gen Acura TL with a 6 speed manual it’s really beat up but I’m in mechanics school and my goal is to restore it to factory new condition. It’s such a good bang for your buck car it looks amazing, comes with brembo brakes and a lsd paired to a 260hp v6 that happily starts up every time in typical Honda fashion. Best car I’ve ever driven I learnt how to drive manual in it too which just makes it even more special

[@SlapStyleAnims]

My first and current car is a 2014 Toyota Rav4(FWD) I got in 2019. Originally wanted a Tacoma but needed a trunk for my handicapped brother’s wheelchair. I got it at 87k miles and a few weeks ago got it to 100k. It’s not the fastest or sportiest, but I’m loving the reliability and durability. I’ve really grown to appreciate it, especially after watching Initial D. I even put some new rims on it last November! I’m gonna keep it till the wheels fall off

[@Dropthetop36]

3 years ago I got my first car, a 1999 BMW 323i Convertible. Already made tons of memories in it and I’ve already started missing it

[@38tech]

1994 Hyundai excel in bright teal. Intrax 35 mm lowering springs, enkie rpo-1 wheels (15s , came with 13s lol) tint, and a booming custom sound system made with eclipse and Orion products. (There were the shit back in the late 90s) this cat legit went everywhere. Up and down the east coast several times, it went out to Nova Scotia Canada. It was the first car that I bought on my own. It's death came in the form a dead slave cylinder (I thought it was the clutch and did not have the no how or money to do it) so I drove from Burlington VT back down to NJ in about 7 hours with essentially no clutch. Then I bought my 2000 tib. Lots of memories with those road trips and trips Into NYC bumping some classic hip hop. Nothing beats driving down Broadway to 42nd Street and put the Lincoln tunnel with your fav music playing. And well it was bright fucking teal with a windshield banner that read "club car" a huge Hyundai emblem (in teal) on the back window and a tremendous amount of bass coming out of it ..good times for sure!

[@fireemblemaddict128]

Thank you dude, it means so much that you included my story :)

[@krautworks]

I love my first car because of the time I've spent on it with my dad. He is a car mechanic by trade and because of him cars have always been a huge part of my life. When it was time to go looking for my first car I was armed with a burning passion for everything 'JDM' and all of two thousand bucks. That got you a lot in 2019, btw. Hondas were super unpopular back then. Remember people getting laughed at in the Internet for owning one? I sure do, 'Rice' was huge. Anyways, we went to a local used car dealer (cool guy, btw) and looked at literally the *only* japanese-brand car the guy had: a pretty clean 1996 Honda Civic Fastback/M-chassis. One owner, low mileage, 1.4l engine, 90hp, 'comfort' trim and atrocious flower stickers on the doors with badly UV-bleached, fugly dog stickers in the rear window. I immediately fell in love with it. We asked for the key and the battery struggled *hard* , barely turning the engine over, but it came alive first try and at that moment we knew this car is The One. We also wasted no time and immediately got to modifying it together, buying my first mod from the money left of the two grand. Had a lot of 'firsts' with this car. First aftermarket exhaust, first aftermarket wheels, first engine swap, my first road trip and my first engine build. (Went NA, love revving the piss out of it. :P) P.S. The M-chassis (e.g. MB6, MC2, etc.) doesn't exist in the US, but look 'em up - they are pretty cool. There even was a wagon version that came with a B18C4 engine that made around 180hp. Factory sleeper, anyone?