Cars you have personally driven.

[Powdered Toast Man]

My list's pretty boring

My cars

XA Coupe: Sounded great but the 302 was tired and gutless plus burnt bottles of oil and blew big smoke screens. It handled like a pig on soft lowered springs and 215 fronts and 265 rear retreads. It was an awsome looking car though. Ahh those were the days.

XC sedan: Gutless LPG powered 4.1 auto. But I didn't give 2 hoots about it so it was actually enjoyable to drive (i.e. I drove the wheels of it and didnt care if it broke)

EA sedan 3.9CPI 4spd auto: I actually loved this car. Very comfortable although once again pretty gutless. Was lowered and cornered like it was on rails, but unfortunately the rails were going straight ahead when you were actually trying to turn...

XC GXL auto: healthy 302C actually pushed me back in the seat and gave me a buzz every time I floored it. Once again the XC isn't known for their handling especially on factory ride height springs.

EF GLi V8 auto: Sounded good, was comfortable but ultimately nothing special to drive. After lowered springs, stiffer sway bars and new shocks it did actually handle like it was on rails.

BA XT 5.4: Smooth torquey powerful engine but too heavy a car to really have fun with especially with the 4spd auto.

I really need a manual!!!

Others:
Mum's '96 Magna 3.0L V6 auto: surprisingly spritely for a 3 litre but too much torque steer for my liking.

Dad's auto XF S-pac: Gutless but great for visibility out all windows for judging parking etc.

Brother's VS Ute: very quick off the line and easy to light up the rears with too much throttle, and it was just an auto 3.8. Probably would have been the most chuckable/fun car I have ever driven. What a bummer lol.

Other brother's auto AU XR8: similar to my EF as a driving experience although I only went around the block.
Same brother's 351 Landau: similar to my XA but with a bit more go and softer suspension. His 351 is pretty tired.

[JAYBA]

Originally Posted by NEEDspeed

"Piece of string" cliche is right on the money for me. You name it I've seen or driven it!

Lets see, shall we say most interesting to most dull?
Ok

Lamborghini: Countach 2000s
Murcielago LP640
Diablo
euraco
Gallardo superleggera (Also spyder)

Maserati: Merak SS
Gran Sport
Gran Turismo
3000GT
Bi-turbo

Ferrari: 246 Dino GTB
208 GT4 (earlier model, Dino and later)
308 GTS
328GTS
512TR Testarossa
355 F1 berlinetta (also softtop)
360 Medena (also softtop)
360 CS
430 (also softtop w/all the options)
612 Scaglietti
599GTB Fiorano
550 maranello
575M
F40 (werent allowed to start, unfortunately)

Porsche: most 997 model 911 cars (turbo, gt3 etc.)
most earlier 911 models
lots of earlier air-cooled 6 and 4 cyl. 60's and 70's models
Cayenne S, Turbo
Boxter S
Cayman S

Elfin: Streamliner (NA plus S/C LS1's)
MS8 clubman

Bolwell: Holden 6 powered fibreglass 2 seater

Marcos: capri v6 powered fibreglass 2 seater

Mitsi: 3000GTO TT
Evolution V maki
Evo VI Maki
VII
VIII
X MR

Nissan: Lots of skylines, 200s, silvia, of varying modification
300ZX TT
10psi S/C 350GT
S/C 350Z
Few datto 260s, one being a triple-weber targa rally car
Few Stagea

Mazda: HEAPS, most rx7 models, rx8, 3 & 6 MPS

Subaru: HEAPS, notable 2 different 22B's (very rare)
Most STI impreza (brand new ones as well)
STI Liberties

Ask away any rare cars I'll tell you yes or no if I've driven it.

I'll stop now, brain and fingers are slightly tired!

I could show you photos of a list of cars ive "driven"...ferraris, lambo's bentleys, and the doors are actually closed. with the vehicle in motion whilst im driving it to be inspected on a small private road or car park. but i wouldnt say ive actually driven these vehicles unless ive taken it on the road and had the chance to open it up.

[madmelon]

Got to go to a Merc/AMG drive day at Eastern Creek today. Pretty sweet. Got to drive brand new:
E280
Smart Car
B200 Turbo
C220K
ML500
CLK220

I relinquished first drive of the CL500 to another guy coz I'd gone first a few times and then we couldn't use it any more so I didn't get a drive of that :( Needless to say, I'm looking forwards to dads next Merc purchase, regardless of what it is.

The Smart car was hilarious but probably the most fun- heaps of get up n got for such a nothing of a car. ML500 was suprisingly quick for a 4WD.

Otherwise:
EB Falcon
EL Falcon
EL Fairmont
98 Toyota Hiace
01 BMW 318i manual
VN Commodore (police pack with extractors and exhaust. Lowered at the front, pink paintwork....)
VT Commodore
93 Skyline GTS-T Coupe
97 Mazda 323 Astina V6 (sisters car- great to drive)
04 Toyota Prado
06 Toyota RAV4
several 01 and 02 XR8 (including one today)

and of course the 87 Jag Sovereign (XJ40) which, as said before, gets the stares straight away, especially with P plates.

[jcxr]

Driven squillions of cars being a m/mechanic,but most memorable would be a Chord from the mid '30s. Front wheel drive, side valve V8, semi auto, pop up headlights etc. Radical car for its day. Also drove a mid '30s Cadillac with the divider between driver and passengers.

[olds]

VL group A,after only 500 k's the owner wanted the secondary throttle plate restriction removed and road tested , in its time it was a quantum leap for the Aus car market.

[Smasha]

Hello all. Im new to this.

Ive driven a few and had a few also.
85 vk commodore - dads old car
85 xf falcon
87 toyota celica
94 vr holden commodore - mums old car
95 toyota celica
95 ef falcon. 5 speed manual
96 Magna
99 Au falcon sedan
99 au ute. dads car
2001 Au xr6 ute. 5 speed with all the gear.
2003 ba xr6 sedan. mums car
2003 holden radeo 4x4
2004 ba xr6 sedan
2005 Bmw series 5. Bloody very nice car in everyway. driving it even better. Wish i could have it. im trying to get it off my gfs dad.
2005 Bf xr6 turbo ute. Very nice thing
2006 madza3. girlfriends car
2007 bf xr6 sedan. my new car
2008 bf xls. dads work car

[T-Pak Addict]

Working for a Car Wholesaler when I was a little younger had its benefits

Stand outs were

Genuine A9X Torana Manual
Countless VH-K Brockadoores
Ex Cop VH that was faster than a brockadoore ???? still has me wondering
XE ESP 351
340 Charger
Various XA-B GT's

Lots of others but the bosses 450SEL Merc with a 6.9ltr scared the beegeesus out of me.... Dont wash it then give it half peddle. Had the thing so sideways I had to go home and change my undies..........

[Plugg3r]

My old man over the years has worked for Finemores, Tolls, TNT and owned his own Car Carrying company for the last 7yrs so i've driven just about every common car.

Got to drive on of the first made SS 5.7L's and one of the first VZ Maloo 6.0L's - Tolls + Finemores

And for his own company id say the first Typhoon in NT.

[actrob]

Driven a few different cars and types of cars, but the best has got to have been a 1968 RT Dodge Charger 440 6 pack, 4 speed. Was loud, handled badly, uncomfortable and I would assume bad on fuel. But still brings a smile to the face. Would love to have one in the shed (would go for an auto though as easier to drive Left hand drive).

[Rev28K]

Driven a few. some of them where absolute dogs and some of them were laugh out loud fun.

BMW 323iM E30
BMW 540i E39
Datsun 240Z - fun
Datsun 260Z - fun
Ford Ka
Ford ED Falcon
Holden Statesman (HJ)
Holden LJ Torana (173)
Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1 - fun
Holden LH Torana (202)
Holden Gemini
Holden Camira JC - fun
Holden VC Commodore
Honda EB3 Civic Hondamatic – if anyone knows of a schmick 3 door auto I’ll buy it
Honda ED CRX’s (various versions) - fun
Honda Integra Type R (DC2)
Honda Prelude (BA)
Honda NSX C32B1 - fun
Land Rover Discovery TD5
Mazda AZ-1 - fun
Mercedes 300D - fun
Mercedes A Class
Mitsubishi Magna (first model)
Mitsubishi Lancer
Nissan Pulsar SSS
Nissan Stagea
Porsche 928 S4 - fun
Subaru Liberty RS
Suzuki Cappuccino – the most fun of the lot
Toyota Corolla – early 70’s RWD version
Toyota Torago
Toyota Echo

[SeXC]

I also have a super long list due to being a chauffer for a few years..... but the highlight roll....

Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Aston Martin DB4
BMW M3
BMW M5
Corvette Z6
Ferrari Testa Rossa
Ford Thunderbird '77
Ford AC Cobra (Drove like a pig but was soooooooo cool)
Lamborghini Countache
Lamborghini Murcielago
Porsche Carrera Turbo '03?
TVR Tuscan Speed 6


The most memorable was no supercar, wasnt that fast or nice to drive but when I say it you will all understand......


DMC Delorean.

like i said, it was crap, but really really REALLY cool.

[smally289]

Too many to mention, having been a mechanic for 22 years.

Alltime favourite would have to be the 'VB Challenge' AU XR8 that Johnson drove in the pre race activities at the Clipsal 500 in 1999 (may have been 2000!).
If you remember these cars you can imagine the fun I had on the suburban streets! Full touring car body kit and signage, straight thru side exit exhaust and a supercharged 351w under the bonnet. Viagra on wheels .....................

[ILLaViTaR]

1994 Ford ED falcon 4.0 6. (My car)
2004 Nissan Patrol GU IV ST-L Turbo Diesel
2006 Toyota Camry
2006+ Nissan Pulsar (2)
2005+ Holden Astra
1990 EA wagon
2001 AU II falcon
1993 EB II wagon
1987 Toyota Camry
1997 VS Commodore (2)
1989 NA fairlane

[Imagine_]

Way too many to mention like some people....

Basically majority of commercial cars ford, holden, toyota etc...
Have driven all Mercedes due to working their for 6yrs....

Memorable ones are;

Ambulance with lights and sirens on

AMG
SL65
SL55
E55
E63
ML63
C32
C43

Couple of Brabus cars

Top end Merc's like S600 SL600 etc...

then usual performance cars;

Vl turbo
wrx
skylines
silvia
soarer

and the best for last my own car F6 Typhoon

woot!

[renegade334]

'90? Nissan Pulsar Sport (Dads)
'94 Telstar Ghia (6 cyl) (Mums)
'93 ED Falcon (MY FIRST CAR!!!!)
Other Unknown Merc
'88 Toyota Corolla (freinds)
'99 Mazda 626 (Dads)
'02 Mercedes Benz MB140 Ambulance
'03 Mercedes Benz Sprinter Ambulance


All of these, and I've had my Ps for seven months!

[Penko]

Heaps as usual

The absolute Best

Radical SR5 - Nothing comes close to the braking and cornerying of these things. There in another world. Got some great lap times around Oran Park aswell.

Others include -

Ferrari 355
AMG E55, E63
Lotus Elyse
Aston Martin V8
Porshe GT3

And a couple of HSV's and FPV's with my fav being Typhoon.

Cheers

[XR6_661]

Damn some of you guys have driven some nice cars!

Mine:

1988 EA S Pac (first car)
1998 EL GLi (second car)
2002 BA XR6 (current car)
1998 AU1 Forte, Factory V8 (dads car, ex highway pursuit vehicle)
2003 Mitsubishi Challenger (parents 4wd)
2005 BA XT
198* VL Commodore, Turbo (first taste of boost)
2006/7 Mistubishi Outlander (heap of crap, work vehicle)
Huge range of single cab hiluxs' (work cars)
2007 Toyota Yaris YRS (ex girlfriends car)
90s Nissan Pulsar SSS (Pos)
VR Commodore Calaise look-a-like. (Ex girlfriends car)
2007 BF MkII XR6 Turbo (girlfriends mums car)
2000 AU 1 tonner (girlfriends dads ute)
2007/8? VE Omega (ick ick ick, blind spots galore)
Mistubishi 380 (boat on wheels, work car)
Toyota Echo (auto was SO sluggish, work car)
FG XR6 (mmmm)
FG G6E Turbo (drove this before they were even released. I want)
2002 Commodore Wagon (sisters car)
2005 BA XLS ute, 3V
Ford Territory Ghia
BA Fairmont
Rover 3500 Vandeplass (sp?)

God and so many more cars....Could be here for yonks. Wish I have gotten to drive some nicer cars. Although, I am only 20, so plenty of time!

[Bolshie]

Also too many but here's some of the standouts (not always for good reasons)
ED Wagon (Current) - Good to be back in a Falcon
'85 BMW 323i Cabrio - Very nice but had to go when I lost my job
'89 Peugeot 405 Mi16 - Nothing handles like these. Bit underpowered
'89 Celica ST162ST - Nice car. Not as powerful as the SX but nicely balanced.
'86 Toyota Crown Super Saloon - Beautiful car to drive. Guzzles fuel
'90 Honda Integra - Fabulous car. Goes like stink. Lotsa fun.
'90 Honda Prelude - 4 wheel steering is a hoot. One of my all time favourites. Miss it.
ED Futura Classic - Beautiful drive. Nicer than my sister's AU.
XD Wagon - 4 speed manual - Good fun - Very nice for its age.
VS Commodore Acclaim - OK but not a patch on a Falcon.

[Thankfull]

HQ Statesman 308 V8 brand new 1972...plenty of grunt for a Holden, nearly killed us all, he never let me even get in the front seat again...a former older freind owned the car.

HT Brougham 307 Chev Auto...second hand, did not go as well as the Statesman was looking at her in a car yard back in late 70s

HQ 253 V8 Panel van brand new back in 1974, it was our Company work car I was a trainee carpet layer, I got use of the Van every second weekend if I paid for the Petrol.
The Boss disallowed me using the car on weekends after I just stopped short of smashing into a pre fab class room of Adults sitting for their Matriculation back in those days ( I had already lost control and smashed through a fence just before)

XY GS 302 V8 I was the second owner, paid 5 grand for her in 1985....

My Fathers XB GT in 1975 only short distances with him around home...

Outside of that just the run of the mill cars...nothing really spectacular....

[Ryan]

I've driven a heap of run of the mill cars, but out of all the them the most memorable was when I drove my dad's 5L VL Calais around Mt Panorama.

[KPOJ]

Ive driven a few special cars, the two at the top of my list are 65 shelby gt350r and a porsche 904 with the 6 cylinder engine only 112 made.

[chevypower]

I will only post the ones that I remember most. (Not in any particular order)

VW Touareg V10 diesel
Ford Falcon BA GT-P
Holden Caprice WK V8
HSV Clubsport VX, manual
Volvo C70 T5
Toyota Hilux 4L V6 4x4 crew cab
Chevy trucks: Suburban (96,99), Tahoe (07), Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 (02,08)
Silverado 2500 6.6 V8 diesel (2007)
Chevy Express van (12 passenger, 5.3 or 6.0 V8 with AWD)
Ford trucks: Expedition EL 2007 5.4 V8, F150 (09 5.4 V8), F350 6.4 V8 Twin Turbo diesel, F250 2003/4 (Aus models) 5.4, 7.3 V8 diesel
Ford Explorer 4L V6, 4.6L V8
Nissan Armada 5.6 V8
GMC Acadia
Ford Edge AWD
Ford Territory AWD
Toyota Landcruiser 70 series V8 diesel (2007) - i remember how crappy it was
Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 V8 and 2.7 CRD
Dodge Durango 4.7 and 5.7
Dodge Ram 1500 5.7
Range Rover 4.4 V8, 3L Diesel (BMW engined models)
Land Rover Disco 2 (TD-5 and 4L V8)
Land Rover Discovery 3 (4.4 V8, 2.7 TDV6) - PAG engined models
Mini Cooper S (supercharged)
Toyota Camry Hybrid - i test drove this when fuel prices were out of this world

Some nice cars there, but no Ferraris or Rolls Royces or anything like that.

[martyauxr8ute]

among others a 1935 ss jag at my mates wedding in nz. crashed the gears, ran up the gutter in front of the crowd, done australia real proud. my uncle's fergy tractor was easier to drive than that.

[RG]

Many many average cars but the stand out would be the new Lexus IS-F that I drove on Friday.

Bloody nice bit of kit, the "stacked" exhaust tips look awesome too. Camry spec digital clock not so nice.

EDIT:

Actually I think I'll list them just so I remember

2001 AUII XR8 - Mine....when it's going.
1997 EL Falcon - Mine - Was a great car and had 465k on it when I sold it. I bought it with 123k.
1988 VL Wagon - Mine - 'twas a pile of unreliable rubbish.
2009 Lexus IS-F - work - DAMN!!!!!!!!!!
2009 Lexus IS250cc - work - Nice car, would happily have one for the mrs
2009 Lexus IS250 - work - Would look good alongside the above
2005 Hyundai Terracan - Parents - I don't care what anyone says, I liked it.
2008 Hyundai Getz - Parents - Better than the next in the list
2003 Hyundai Getz - Parents - Terrible
2001 Nissan XTrail - Parents - meh
2001 Suzuki Baleno - The better halfs - This is an awesome little car
2000 Nissan Pulsar - Parents - Not a bad little car
2001 Toyota Corrolla - Work car - Wouldn't ever buy one
2000 Daewoo Lanos - Work car - It was on gas........
2000 Daewoo Lanos - Work car - The one above replaced this after I killed it, was also on gas.....
1994 VR Acclaim - Parents - Was ok for a Commodore, until it got to 230k and promptly died
1994 Mitsubishi Lancer - Mrs - Was a very nice little car although underpowered
1986 Mazda 626 - mrs - was a great car until the mrs killed it. Wouldn't mind one as a station hack
1982 JB Camira - Parents - What an awesome machine
1982 JB Camira - Parents - Yep they bought two, this one was replaced by the above when it was written off. They're slow learners.
1981 XD Falcon - Parents - 4.1, T Bar, mags, low front high rear....awesome!
1980 Toyota Corrolla - Mrs first car - She used to almost get it up on 2 wheels around roundabouts!
1972 Datsun 1200 - Mrs - Nothing to say, wasn't a real car.

[cob115]

for me it has to be my xc cobra,i drove it when i was 16(1986) and drove it to work today now im 40,dosent handle nothing like new stuff hates corners ,but what it lacks there it makes up for coolness n reminds me of being 16 woohoo, i reckon a GT 40 would be the ducks guts to go for a hoon in but i dont think that will ever happen : )

nice slection there RG : )

[T-Pak Addict]

Is that a hint of a tear under your left eye Pat...... Fond memories?????

[cob115]

Originally Posted by AU Falcon 99

Is that a hint of a tear under your left eye Pat...... Fond memories?????

sniff sniff yes Jim fond ford memeorys lol

[AC/DC]

Datsun 120y :-)

[Coyote mk3]

1997 EL xr6 manual - Mine
1996 EFII xr6 manual - Brothers
198? manual Mazda 323 - backyard car learnt to drive in it
couple of Ford KA's - don't like them
2005 BA GT manual - Dads car
2005 BA xr8 manual - Dads partners car
199? SAII turbo capri manual - also Dads car
200? Fiesta manual - Dads partners run-a-round car
Mitsubishi outlander - Mums car - don't like it much either

I Have been in and moved hundreds of cars over the years anything from daihatsu's up to a couple of BMW's but that is just moving in and out of sheds not actually driving around.

[AdzT3-146]

94' Magna
96' EF GLi
97' EL XR8
02' T3 TE50
97' Fairlane Ghia
07' BF XT
04' VZ Executive Wagon
03' BA XR6 Ute
01' Laser GLXi
02? Astra
07' Territory Ghia
02' VX Executive
90' EA S
95' EF XR6
05' Corolla