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Old 17-01-2011, 05:49 PM   #1
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Default Dirty Little Car Secrets - Admit them here

Recently I came to terms with a dark dark secret. I had to admit it to myself. No this isn’t anything to do with a penchant for tunes by Enya or Richard Clayderman. This is about the picture featured below. I like this car, furthermore I find the style of these particular Volkswagen’s (ratrod style) appealing. There, now I’ve said it. So I thought I’d create this thread. Sure I like my Fords but there are other cars out there, potentially embarrassing and shameful that I like too. So if you have a dirty little car secret deep deep down let it out, cleanse your soul and live in purgatory no more. Grab a fist full of balls and admit your shame here.



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Old 17-01-2011, 05:55 PM   #2
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Hi, my name is Scott and I like love LX Hatchbacks.

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Old 17-01-2011, 06:14 PM   #3
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I looked at an Avalon twice. Not my fault. I was being dragged around by the parents...
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Old 17-01-2011, 06:22 PM   #4
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I love these and I was so close to buying one...

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Old 17-01-2011, 06:24 PM   #5
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I actually like the VE Sportswagons... Even though they have engine problems and Active fuel management
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Old 17-01-2011, 06:27 PM   #6
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There's something about Saabs which I just love, but can't pinpoint.
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Old 17-01-2011, 06:27 PM   #7
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I love these and I was so close to buying one...

Second that!!
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Old 17-01-2011, 06:28 PM   #8
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Okay, I wouldnt mind a couple of Mopars in my shed. But thats about as dirty as i get.
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Old 17-01-2011, 06:34 PM   #9
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There's something about Saabs which I just love, but can't pinpoint.
that's the spirit, now don't you feel better?
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HOLY CRAP MATE!! He said tell your dirty little secrets not completely destroy any shred of manliness or credibility you had left!!!!!
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Old 17-01-2011, 06:43 PM   #11
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Hi, my name is Scott and I like love LX Hatchbacks.
don't blame you, recently watched some in car footage of David Cooper's A9X Torana from last year's Targa Tasmania, don't think that thing could sound any better.
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Old 17-01-2011, 06:47 PM   #12
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Ummm yep I can see why you like this. XP wagonish if you squint a bit ... Now my dirty little secret issss.............



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Old 17-01-2011, 06:50 PM   #13
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HOLY CRAP MATE!! He said tell your dirty little secrets not completely destroy any shred of manliness or credibility you had left!!!!!

now, now we don't judge each other here. we must embrace difference if we are to be one people.
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Old 17-01-2011, 06:51 PM   #14
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Ummm yep I can see why you like this. XP wagonish if you squint a bit ... Now my dirty little secret issss.............



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Old 17-01-2011, 06:52 PM   #15
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I actually like the VE Sportswagons... Even though they have engine problems and Active fuel management
Agreed. im really starting to like the VE SS's, i'd almost contemplate buying one.
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Old 17-01-2011, 06:55 PM   #16
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Well I did drive a Volvo (240GL) for a while on my P plates. ohhhh so embarrassing.
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Old 17-01-2011, 06:56 PM   #17
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The last of the Datsun 200B (4 headlights) always had a bit of a soft spot for them!

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Old 17-01-2011, 06:58 PM   #18
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I actually really like the bog EA, white with grey bumpers and the standard hubcaps. I had one and kept it like this for ages simply because i liked how it looked
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Old 17-01-2011, 07:03 PM   #19
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... oh and needless to say...
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Old 17-01-2011, 07:08 PM   #20
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can't beat those Datsun SSS! Some much awsomeness.
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Old 17-01-2011, 07:10 PM   #21
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Caint tell ya........ it's a secret.
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Old 17-01-2011, 07:20 PM   #22
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oldschool 1970's honda civics had a 79 years ago sent it to scrap metal cause the pos 2 speed semi auto annoyed me and use to use 15-20l per 100 in a 1.2l should have done a 5 speed conversion
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Old 17-01-2011, 07:27 PM   #23
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I've always had a soft spot for these!





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Old 17-01-2011, 07:34 PM   #24
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Dont mind the odd Mazda

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0002_large.jpg

http://www.turboclub.com/turbocars/m...ilia_GTX_1.jpg

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They say the first step to recovery is to admit you have a problem;

I have a soft spot for HSV Senators...




And can someone please remove the picture of that bloody A9X... I'm not long out of rehab for them too...



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I drove a very nice & quick EH sedan as my daily years ago. had a 2 dr LJ torana at one stage. Got rid of a rusted out VW Bug to be replaced by a rusted out VW kombi panno (sitting awaiting resto). There has been others. The almost bought & wish list is endless. I sit & dream in silence.
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Old 17-01-2011, 07:45 PM   #27
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the bug eyed sprite.... just looks so happy!
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Caint tell ya........ it's a secret.

so long as it is kept secret, so long as it kept hidden it shall own you, set it free. repent now or forever live in sin. confide in your bretheren
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Jensen interceptors I think one day I will kick myself for not buying one of these which you can find for around 20 - 30 grand
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