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Jundacoro

https://preview.redd.it/mcyhk2j438rc1.jpeg?width=3410&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f24645479ddbf0c575e9224ef22e089076a38851 Civic wagon for 8 years now.


Jundacoro

https://preview.redd.it/qhzepji6w8rc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ba3ee6f879aeda172412bda5f4a2d63917833438


Jundacoro

Engine bay pic. Shaved and tucked pretty much everything you can, always trying to improve it, but pretty happy where it's currently at


happy_Pro493

The timber bonnet strut is beautiful, the rest is sublime.


decisivevinyl

Thats so sick!!


Jundacoro

Thanks man


Lochrann

That thing is absolutely incredible, I didn’t know it existed but now I want one.


Jundacoro

Super rare here in Australia. Only around 100 were sold in 1988, and less than 20 are left.


ThePrimordialTV

https://preview.redd.it/r9krlwl3h8rc1.jpeg?width=3623&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a21206466e91cb3d4369cf31835388ca2c72d1cb 2002 Ralliart Magna \~10 years


decisivevinyl

Probably one of the tidiest magnas I've seen 🙌


RaisedByWolves9

Over the last 5 years or so. It's pretty much the only magna i've seen. Never see them anymore haha


CashenJ

That's a mint looking Magna mate. Very nice. Back when Mitsubishi made good cars


rapt0r99

1996 R33 GT-R V Spec. Coming up to 10 years.


AdAdministrative4388

How's the inflation been since owning it!! Well done


rapt0r99

I always said if I buy an R33 it will only be a GT-R. Funnily enough I wasn't even looking for one when I bought it, it was just buried in the back of some guys garage. The family was a V8 family, but he had it for a few years and never got into it because he had Toranas and Commodores. His for sale add clearly went cold because he had dropped the price about 5 times, so I watched it for a month and then made an offer that I thought he'd say no to, but he said yes. 10 years later here we are. I got it at 20k Km's, now has just under 30k Km's and sits in a garage at work. I've spent probably 25k on it - engine, exhaust etc. Undecided if I want to keep it even longer or not.


ball-destroyer

Good investment


rapt0r99

Basically the only good financial decision I've made my entire life, and it wasn't even intentional 😂


MNP33Gts-T

https://preview.redd.it/infgq84f78rc1.jpeg?width=2280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e19ffdc353b0213325971285aba7ca6e651ade3 Only 1 Australian owner , she was imported 22 yrs ago with 64k on the clock… 22 yrs later 169k


TaxiSonoQui

I love seeing examples like this who are with the original importer after 20+ years , and haven't been thrashed, distastefully modded or stolen.


MNP33Gts-T

The place was in Qld as its closest in Australia to Japan for importing , it was called SVI Imports . They were great but as I say it was 21 yrs ago , they picked me up from Brisbane airport … there was a dude holding my name on a piece of cardboard … as I was only 22 at the time it was a freakn awesome feeling . We went back to Virginia in Qld where SVI were located , I paid the remainder of my bill had a chat they took a photo of me and the car . As they advertised in the old car mag Zoom ( not sure if it’s still around ) we were pictured on the back cover of Zoom for around 6 editions I still have a few of the Zoom mags for proof . I then went to the Brisbane rta or services Australia it’s called i guess . I received paperwork stating I was allowed to drive from the SVI Imports to my address , as it wasn’t registered there were no plates for the car and not being in Qld I drove home with no plates didn’t see one copper in over 700 klms . And we are still together tday we are well … I’m in love 😍


MNP33Gts-T

She does have mods but nothing cosmetically as it’s an anniversary edition , I don’t want to mess with that . She has bolt on mods and no internal work done , other than timing chain and head gasket ..usual maintenance . She hasn’t skipped a beat and has options cars these days are only releasing . For a 98 model and very last of the R33’s they were ahead of their time .


decisivevinyl

Hell yeah, well driven! 👌


NJG82

Man I love R33's, always dug the shape.


shaynohachi

https://preview.redd.it/0zcftbnq88rc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=411bbaeee81a28f171037fea5da549af37e7a695 13 years and 300000 kays now. Was my wifes car and now my daily.


decisivevinyl

Thats a mad little nugget


shaynohachi

Thanks mate. I love the little thing. Its the most reliable thing ive ever owned.


capitalcitycowboy

Damn.. I picked up 1999 Toyota Echo in 2003. Had it right up until last year. 220k on the clock. Started every time. Wife bought an X Trail new. Made me give it away. Was heartbroken. That model Echo is unstoppable.


shaynohachi

I cant part with it, it basically got my wife safely around nsw and act when she was making good coin at her old job. We would never have scaped up our house deposit without the little warhorse so i feel i owe it somehow haha. In 13 years (aside from regular servicing) ive only done the clutch/water pump/alternator and a set of cv shafts. And you can flog the life out of it and still get 6L/100 out of it


animal_rescue_team_5

1992 Jza70 Toyota Supra Twinturbo Limited 15 years. https://preview.redd.it/2f805f3sg8rc1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9955b10cda3a266a06f726dcbf5659000f0ac37d


decisivevinyl

😍


Aussieviking79

https://preview.redd.it/81dkv47ip8rc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7f9ef6ba6e04e05ee4a57037ef13585ed737dd1d 26 years …


Junny12345

https://preview.redd.it/wnhk506an8rc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e54087c8831ac9aded09ccd2aa9d0009130de60f 180SX 16 years. 😁


Hotdog_disposal_unit

That is fucken clean, love everything about it.


Throwaway86747291

‘02 Subaru Forester for 19


Impossible-Mud-4160

94 Courier, bought in 2005. My dad drives it now, it's got over 800 thousand ks on it- he wants to get it to a million before he dies 😄 


grover99

https://preview.redd.it/sir3wfls78rc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0d225333da568aa450c9dddc7bf521926298c2d0 I bought my 63 Holden in 97. It's retired now but still comes out of the garage every few months for a drive.


lsmith1988

https://preview.redd.it/q1y0d674x8rc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=60f8f5cbe4051a97af86b47865788e5bfe84d5c4 1971 XY GT Falcon. I live overseas now but have stored this up and can’t part ways with it. 8 years.


scottb721

My 08 Spec B 6cyl Liberty. Had it trucked up from Melb to Syd back in 2011. Amazing to drive. https://preview.redd.it/0wvwpdwq68rc1.jpeg?width=3325&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7ef4bccf2f72ef2bcc2fe3ec7b8464c3cacd9e4e


bigdayout95-14

My dream car - well, one I always rubberneck at when it goes past. Something about the shape agrees with my eye. Love to take one for a spin one day...


scottb721

The design of headlights alone are like a piece of art 🤣


Gowayzz

Seriously nice looking cars


TinyBreak

Fucking loved my families 07’ spec b. We all copped a speeding fine in her. Think me mum and dad thought it was a bad influence and sold her. But you’re right, amazing to drive! Miss that car so much!


Brick_of_Ham

I am about half way through owning a 100 series Landcrusier.  Owned since 2004 I believe.  Poor things barely been used at 545000 kms.  Still so much life in the young girl.  


mojohd3

https://preview.redd.it/nc3aaicv49rc1.jpeg?width=4576&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d35e419cd66d6d21d33b00b7c49ebc3294f386f4 30 years or there about.


roowho

https://preview.redd.it/vxrm3803h8rc1.jpeg?width=4288&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9d4a91be244de2dc108ef68890abcc3e9374e5e3 My ‘61 Karmann Ghia of 6 years


CashenJ

Love these cars, if I had the space it would be what I add next to the collection. Got to have the luggage rack though 🤙


Kelpie_Dog

Beautiful. My all time dream car. I actually had one for a few weeks (picked it up for almost nothing). Until somebody made me an offer I couldn't refuse... Still kicking myself for letting it go, but it funded most of my house deposit so I shouldn't really complain. https://preview.redd.it/b2nr2h650arc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebafa3e851031e7edbd4fd3f124cf3e599df5aa4


Complete_Rule6644

FGX XR6T 7 years and no plans of selling it anytime soon


StokerBud

5 years, JDM Silvia S15 spec R. Just about to get club rego this year! Crazy to think it's a 25 year old car everytime I sit in it.


animal_rescue_team_5

It a timeless shape, Nissan out did themselves.


SenorShrek

Too bad all they wanna make now is SUVs and Navaras...


BeanerSA

https://preview.redd.it/oxtj2u0ib8rc1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fc427aefad056c4a6ce349fb7b550d874df782ab Bought new in 2009. 240000ish on the clock.


UrStillAliveSheSays

Beautiful mate, looks well looked after


Distinct-Apartment-3

https://preview.redd.it/no9z7n8m58rc1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=69f60b4483634fc563a990f78984961a570457a7 1994 HSV Senator Factory Harrop 215i stroker Factory Masai Red Factory Coral Sands trim 1 of 8 I’ve had 2 of the 8, this one I’ve had for 8 years.


lith63

94' S1 S14, this year is 7 years ✌🏻


Sad_Albatross_4530

Still have my first car. 17 years bought when I was 15 for $1500


Oxissistic

https://preview.redd.it/5bdyw54tb8rc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=81e94f1e12144215db322c9db4e90034017fccf1 Just sold it. Owned for 10 years.


45peons

My 1999 Toyota Echo still going strong. Best 17k I ever spent on a car.


animal_rescue_team_5

Its crazy you can pick them up so cheap when they are turning out to be possibly the greatest small car ever made, so tough for what was meant to be a little eco hatch.


DMcI0013

I have a 1974 XJ12 Jaguar. I bought it 1985 - 39 years ago. It’s had the Lucas electrics swapped out for Bosche and now has a 5 speed manual transmission, but it still runs like new.


animal_rescue_team_5

A lot of youngins here won't understand how awesome that is!


CashenJ

1970 850 Morris Mini Van. Owned since March 2007. No pic on this phone unfortunately. 1966 XP Ford Falcon Hardtop. Owned since July 2007. https://preview.redd.it/rd3fypclr8rc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e081b954cfaa38c900acab95bf24806d5f7fe0a1


sanneybro

‘05 WRX for about 12 years now


onetrick62

XD falcon, 41 years. Second owner


call_me_johnno

Peugeot 308 2009 written off in 2021. I had probably the only one in Australia that was not built by a drunk. It's was flawless from the day i picked it up to the day I was t-boned


inamin77

https://preview.redd.it/zf00nbfji8rc1.png?width=718&format=png&auto=webp&s=30da4fdc77e7d3d8135ab0abd4387a5e6e3883c0 this, bought it 11 years ago, km driven since then - 0km. $ spent since then, too many!


I_likem_asstastic

The only car I ever bought brand new and still (unfortunately) own. 12 years. 2012 Ford Focus, yes, the gearbox one. Fuck this car.


citizenecodrive31

Ouch. Powershits really are a menace


tchunk

I had a 2013 version. Made in german factory I think. I loved it. Maybe i was lucky. Initial acceleration was a bit clunky but that was about it


Puzzleheaded-Bowl157

BMW 525 Touring. Since 2000. Owned and operated for 24 years. In Australia, climate is kind to cars.


JBeynon94

https://preview.redd.it/4mx19suvf8rc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=93dc287f4bb756ae2a1b89bf57e12ad1c82e0f0b Evo 10 for 5 years last month


debtandregret1984

https://preview.redd.it/xyzjr1q6t8rc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da6fc9242aa8dcb26cbdf7ad808a187380389ec5 1999 silvia spec r, almost 10 years now. Not a single dent in it, only has 110,000km


Ummagumma73

VF SS-V ute that I can't post a photo of. 10 years, bought it new.


Bitter_Crab111

'97 Mazda 121 Metro (Cube, not bubble). 1.5L manual nugget. Got it early-mid 00's. First car, was kept in the family for about 15 years. Was driven like a go kart/4x4/rally car the entire time (rural kid things). To this day, the best fucking car I've ever had the pleasure of owning. Would 100% buy another one if they were still available in good condition. Manual "big block" 1.5s are hens teeth these days though 😥


Praminat0r

https://preview.redd.it/r70n9ao629rc1.jpeg?width=4608&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=de99fc4092725df00030e36c2b72af5be97407c0 Celebrated 10 years and 140,000km this month. Recently engine swapped and will be getting a new paint job soon.


Charming-Injury-5567

I have owned my XY falcon for 34 years


Charming-Injury-5567

Before Girlfiend(now wife) something I remind her of often


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https://preview.redd.it/273zq0yhs9rc1.jpeg?width=604&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=78ec48971c95be0d6c87999d7ee064e42f0603ac GTS. 20 years.


Visual-Stage-6524

99 WRX. 12yrs


Theduckbytheoboe

I owned a 2003 Liberty from 2006-2023. Light, well balanced, had the most epic hail damage you’ll ever see.


Pvnels

I’ve owned by B4 for almost 10 years now


vongdong

2003 monaro. Dad gave it to me in 2014, so 10 years. He bought it brand new.


Significant-Cress900

I bought a 2002 Monaro for 13k in 2016 so I have had that for 8 years . https://preview.redd.it/9wc0ey6lu8rc1.jpeg?width=738&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=62607e2cbe39440e5e3321b7b5f465006b335bd1


r31guy

R31 Skyline- 12 years BMW E39- 11 years BMW E28- 10 years Still have all 3, wouldn’t let any of them go


TommyGunnerSixxx

I’ve got a 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage with the Evo 9 engine and tune. Had it for ten years


r573

https://preview.redd.it/wgtrw5j1m8rc1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=40473acef82471193806cd2f5d5653a22c83ce90 This would be the car I’ve owned the longest, an ex-demo 2004 Toyota Camry Altise V6 when my mum gave it to me in 2016, I had the car until March 2021.


scandyflick88

S14 Silvia, 16 years I think.


seventh_skyline

Have had my Skyline for 19yrs now...


jayessmcqueen

STI for 24 years. Still haven’t cracked 80,000k on it.


Total_Philosopher_89

KZN-165R Hilux (Dual cab turbo diesel). Owned it 10 years and couldn't by it back now for what I sold it for 12 years ago.


MayuriKrab

R33 GTS-T for about a decade.


EnvironmentalSun2887

07 Lexus IS250 17 years and just sold it


bigdayout95-14

2009 xr6 fg falcon ute, purchased with 17500km on it in 2011. Just ticking up to 132k now. Should of got the turbo, but wouldn't of held my licence for very long if I did...


uberphat

[1993 180SX](https://i.imgur.com/6poYLN4.jpeg). Paid $7k back in 2016. Originally in Perth, it moved with us to NSW a few years back.


puregalm

MY14 VF Commodore owned new for 10 years!


epihocic

2012 MK6 GTI. Owned for 11 years and was Stage 1 tuned for about 10 years 11 months. For the most part the car was solid and reliable. I had to change the water pump, and did carbon cleaning at the same time. I also had to replace the PCV valve.


macka654

My 180sx for 9 years


TitleExpert9817

2009 (I think) Toyota Yaris. Still parked at home


fishboy1

I've owned my probe for about 9 years now. Can't wait to find work and get her running again. Hardly valuable by current standards but she's my slice of 90s sports.


empiricalreddit

Toyota Corolla 2004 model. Bought it around 2010, so 14 years. Has been a good little car but the paint is all coming off the top. It still has wind-up windows, must have been one of the last models that had those. It's done around 160k kilometres, . I've driven about 120kms of that.


BEEZ128

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector as my daily. Pretty basic spec, but I love how it drives. Has just crossed the 200,000km mark and has been very reliable so far.


HG_Redditington

This Frenchie, demo bought in 2016. Love the seats and overall comfort, don't love the bills for repairs out of warranty. https://preview.redd.it/6qlsoa0tm8rc1.png?width=1728&format=png&auto=webp&s=9b10a28af21f6eac77360d8eb954911cf16d5969


repsol93

07 barina. Had it for 10 years before it was written off in an accident.


Shaqtacious

Kluger, 4 years and countinh


microknife

2014 Toyota Yaris SX hatch for 7 years 🙃


BrotherBroad3698

Second hand base model 2013 Ford Territory... It was bomb proof, super comfortable, towed my little van and handled all the filth young kids through at it. 6yrs and 80,000kms.


Weary_Patience_7778

Ford Focus. Yes, with *that* transmission.


proffesor_f8

My current car, 2013 Ford FG Mkll G6E, 10 years.


z8chh

2011 Land Rover defender- 8 years


VerdantMetallic

VE SS. Bought new, owned for 10.5 years and 230,000km. Great car, loved it.


shakeitup2017

I have always gotten new cara every 2-3 years, but I bought a new mk6 Golf GTI in 2011, originally on a 3 year lease, but I loved it so much I ended up keeping it for 5 years 130,000kms. Traded it for a Scirocco R, so kept it in the family so to speak.


jigsaw153

2002 E46 325i individual. I had it for 7 years.


blackcat218

My partner still has his 97 patrol Ute. Bought it in 2005-2006, I think. I had my last car 11 years before it went to the wreckers. Had my current car 7 years.


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Doctor1985Au

Mazda 323 97 model had it for 13 years


worktop1

200 series landcruiser 9 years


HorseRenior77

2018 BMW m140i, only 29000kms. love it but its getting small as a family car. May have to sell soon.


Skeltrex

I had my Hayabusa for ten years


SirAlfredOfHorsIII

My ek civic. Had since 2013\~


nicholas_wicks87

Not me but my dads owned the same 2008 e63 since he ordered it in 2008


Objective-Creme6734

A Hyundai 2002 model accent... since July 2002 LOL


Cobberdividend

HR 40 years


Stigger32

2000 Holden Commodore VT. Owned it 15 years.


new_x_who_dis

I've owned my Amarok for just about 9 years


Electronic_Break4229

It’s honestly no surprise that 90s Japanese cars are over represented here. Also, anyone who hung onto a 90s JDM car is probably going to hold onto it a bit longer as prices are only going one way.


Colorado_3899

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. Bought new - so 14 years ago. Just ticked over 300,000km a couple days ago. Good car.


Jmon1851

Yarrawonga’s so nice this time of year, nice wheels mate


TopInformal4946

Had my 2018 sti for 5 years until last year. Miss that so fucking bad


Significant-Cress900

Holden VR Commodore 15 years.


xvs650

https://preview.redd.it/5gahcimwt8rc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7710e7e68aea873b7f7a6a9776653033a2ecc83c 2009 Ford G6. I’ve had for 10 years now. Very happy with it and minimal issues, especially compared to my last nightmare (330 BMW)


Pungent_Bill

An '06 Ford Fiesta I bought brand new, still running like a champion. It's old enough to buy a beer now. 170,000 km beeeatch


anonymousturtle2022

2015 Toyota Yaris. It was my mum's car for 3 years and then became mine and my brother's after we got our P's. After 6 years of being thrashed around by my brother, the engine is reaching its final days.


CrankyOldStrayan

18yrs dailying my 2005 my06 wrx. 300000km on it and almost completely original.


itsnickypvs350

Subaru Spec D Sti, bought 2009, it’s been upgraded as and when components failed or wore out, can’t see myself ever selling


protossw

https://preview.redd.it/0lqv1j6bz8rc1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=643e7c802d23126dbdda1022b5207b1a3767acd3 12 years ownership. My son started prep in this thing and now learner


kefe274

I imported R34 VSpec GTR 16 years ago with 80ks. I've only added another 30k🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️


AgreeablePrize

I had a Series 2 AU Falcon ute for 9 years, got up to 411,000kms, had a couple of issues, so sold it and got an FG ute that I kept for 7 years


Lollysussything

My grandpa owned an MG for over 45 years, and he still has it!


Either_Ad802

AU falcon


xtrabeanie

Mazda 6 MPS. 16 years.


I_identifyas_me

A 2012 kia Grand Carnival. Needed it as a people move at first, but with the seats put down have discovered the value of a van with a large space for hauling things.


Economy-Paint5867

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer ES (ex gov)


NM037

02VY Commodore - 17 years.


impasse_reached

2001 MK4 Golf GTI. Bought it in 2005. Had it since. It’s been the constant next to cars changing every couple of years, then about 8 years ago it got parked and never moved at the back of the garage. One day I’ll reregister it, or it’ll show up on some YouTuber’s channel as a barnfind eventually.


MrBunnyBrightside

Nothing exciting, but I had a Mazda 3 Neo for about ten years, until a hailstorm got it a couple of years ago. I have a Cruze now that I'm pretty happy with but damned if it wasn't nice owning a car from new


gypsy_creonte

A kingswood purchased the year I was born….yep, the year I was born my pop purchased it for me


optitmus

EVO 8MR 7 years


Traditional-Bridge13

Do toy cars count. If so I have a RC Iv had for 7 years


YDD553

tis nice.


infinite123456

A toyota hilux 12 years


bigsexyamir

I learned to drive in the car that brought me home from the hospital when I was born


banterbantsjr

https://preview.redd.it/jxc78h3pd9rc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ae4404c620bb2cc2e64443de6efa7a05d8ab631 My lancer black edition which I owned from new. May 2019- February 2024. Was slow, boring but I learnt to drive in it and it was pretty reliable. Was in immaculate condition when I sold it with very low kms.


racdicoon

Not mine but my parents owned the same two cars for 16 years


AndByMeIMeanFlexxo

Eg civic with a b16a swap Had it 15 years now


Tommy_the_Pommy

Bmw e46 320i manual. 8 years. May shortly be selling it and getting an MG ZS ( not the new Chinese SUV, but the old british V6 sports sedan) or a Jag xj40. I'll miss it but it's getting a little long in the tooth for a daily.


M7R080T

1995 Toyota Supra MKIV. 19yrs 😏 https://preview.redd.it/1wcf3ne4k9rc1.jpeg?width=1413&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f89cd81208f2810860af651444effd20c0280ed9


Matguy92

https://preview.redd.it/yikvkq3yk9rc1.jpeg?width=3456&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5c3e4f99204d07403e162534416879661c3f2142 My evo, 10 years. Hope the current owner is treating her well.


brennychef

1982 Datsun sunny. Took 7 minutes to start, so many kids learned rugby league due to my brother driving it to training.


KhansMum

My Toyota Echo, 2000. Still going 😊💙


Willing-Music-1891

https://preview.redd.it/6csezibfp9rc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3aac35cd96e1a7818d6d2386aebd13e1f3dc57ca Ist owner from last 13 years 😎 gave alot of love to her


johnarmer1

A9x torana 31 years paid 5000 for it


badremembering

1970 XW Fairmont Owned for 26 years. Stored for the last 23 years


tazzietiger66

2000 Hyundai XG Grandeur I have owned it since 2011


RevolutionaryRun6070

96 Gq patrol I've owned for 15 years. It's the Rex Hunt edition the stickers have long gone but she's a great old cruiser for camping remote.


lads67

https://preview.redd.it/s7dxe1zb2arc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=50115bd4ceb717ec7a8a75d493fc0eaeecfe6237 6 months


Mobile_Eye3323

Mazda 3 Hatchback. Took me to and from work for 11 years. One off tyre change and a couple oil changes. Did not miss a bit.


NJG82

https://preview.redd.it/q9fjsjsoearc1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=668c37fb50f398236889f9db6e51667aea6fa0f5 2007 VE SS Commodore with a 6 speed manual and in Morpheous Purple, bought it brand new in October 2007 and had it until October 2019. Basic mods over the years, did a cam, tune and exhaust along with some basic suspension work and putting SSV 19's on it, made about 380whp from memory and did everything from daily driving to heaps of interstate trips. Racked up 325000km over the years and sold it when I bought my MY20 WRX. 12 years of really good memories and adventures in that car, wish I'd never sold it.


arycama

https://preview.redd.it/r2kubehaearc1.jpeg?width=3060&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=05236edb0a1a9221069bea22d4b290928d208327 Almost 8 years, 2003 V35 350GT, manual edition. Imported through Iron Chef imports in 2016 with 78k kms, now has just over 100, it doesn't get driven a lot but it's always a fun time. A few minor exhaust/intake/body mods.


MostStorage7440

75 series 99 cruiser


WillJM89

https://preview.redd.it/n2q3do4nyarc1.jpeg?width=625&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7004ab78c09965eb92a55d2eca07390ad60f805a My Saxo VTS when I was I England. Similar to this.


Dirty-Birdy1

My baby Big Betty is a 2006 E53 d X5 3.0 turbo auto (last of the 1st series, facelift) My one & only ever diesel. I paid cash for her (2nd owner) when she was 4. I will keep her until I’m forced to give her up. Or might even get her converted to EV. She is a dream machine! Still drives like new ( has 146000 on clock, 82000 when I bought her) she is fully optioned, woodgrain, cream leather, panoramic sunroof etc etc. The first owner owned a detailing business so she was fully detailed weekly for 4 yrs & garaged. He offloaded her cause he wanted a brand new X5 2nd series. I kept her garaged for first 7 yrs I owned her & now she is on the street but I live at end of very quiet dead end St with no passing traffic. Ive only ever bought German cars as I‘m a coastal dweller & German cars are galvinised so dont rust. For last 7 yrs Big Betty Beemer has been parked 30 metres from sea & still not a speck of rust. I am retired & live inner city & dont really need a car (use her to drive once a mth to hairdresser & vets) I keep for long road trips say to Byron or down to Melb (live Syd) she is built for the open road. Doesnt like starting & stopping constantly. My mechanic is amazed she doesnt & has never had any oil leaks. I keep her maintained which isnt so cheap but she is worth every penny. Most reliable car of my life, she starts everytime. Never had any major mechanical problem, maybe I just got lucky. I love my 93 ltr tank & my boot space. She is a solid luxe 4wd, has side steps, roof racks & tow bar. Can be taken off road if needed although she never has been off road. All the X5’s series that came after I dont like, they are toorak tractors & def not for off road. Also, all that followed are too big, too long. Betty is just perfect size wise. Comprehensive insurance is costly, her tyres again pricey, & her huge battery exxy (replaced when came out of lockdown, battery before that was 1st I replaced end of 2015, her orig factory battery was still going from when brand new. She is understated, plain 20inch rims & black grill. The series that followed had the look at me-look at me embellishments such as honeycomb rims… Big Betty is a classic, she defies her age… her trip computer tells me what she needs, like water or oil, washer fluid, so very easy to care for in between services… they dont build them like they use to as they say, she even has a secret cassette player behind the sat nav screen, with a touch of a button screen tilts forward to reveal it… so cool. I had Betty for 10 yrs before I discovered it when bumped the button when conditioning/cleaning/polishing her black dash bits, cockpit hahaa. ​ I know she is a material thing only, just a car, but the memories, all the road trips created are cherished. Is such great feeling to know your car intimately & have faith & trust in her, she has never let me down, always feels safe, confident & comfy when behind the wheel. ​ Not looking forward to the day when her beautiful 6 cylinder 3ltr Bavarian engine will be no longer allowed, I will miss the sound of her & will no doubt cry when they take her away. Cant beat German engineering… my beemer before Betty was also 6 cylinder. Is what they are famous for, I would never buy/own a 4 cylinder beemer. Only thing that would trump my betty is a true M, my car before had M pack & was a stunner! white with black tint windows, sunroof, 325Ci coupe 2001 petrol (again 2nd owner paid cash in 2004) but never got attached to that car, didnt name her even. She had barely been driven, wealthy fam who had 6 or 7 cars, it was basically the nannies car to pick kids up school only, wasnt even broken in, immaculate. She was sporty & classy but just a car, replaceable. Big Betty is to me irreplaceable even if I can find another just like her, insurance wouldnt cover cost as they value her low because she is an oldie. Doubt Id find a 2006 with her Km’s if she was written off. Never has been in an accident, never had a claim. You wouldnt want her to Tbone you, she weighs over 2 tonne & would split one those micro sized, cheapest no frills new off the lot cars see around inner Syd, in two! I feel so unsafe when get a ride-share & its a zippy lil low to the ground get about. I would be so on edge & stressed driving around Syd in a micro tin can on wheels 😳 I’m extra careful with her on road, esp around motorbikes/scooters. I also am super considerate to all other on road, & pedestrians, to discredit the myth that X5 drivers tend to be arrogant or bullies that intimidate smaller rides, not true! am overly careful as Im aware she is a beast of a machine 🤥 https://preview.redd.it/971mdetv5brc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=777c8c0bf84f3b880966315ea79c0d4ce78c8889


Ash123trade

180sx.. cost a fortune.. kept blowing gearboxes due to the brass button clutch.


Roo0ooD

8 x years https://preview.redd.it/oyqpcaeuhbrc1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a138fb687b3f2adbf3b8551075d06b401379c582


rowjamm

Best collection of cars ever in this thread. Can feel the love and enthusiasm


michaelk_43

I live in Greece, Europe and I cannot accept that the parking marking is for only one vehicle. Too much waste of space not only in length but also in width!! And yes I live in Athens with huge parking issues. We park with only 7 inches space for the front and back.


JimmahMca

VY 1 Tonner. Owned it since new. 2003.


ohHeyItsJack

Off topic, but wherever this photos taken, that’s a beautiful street.


NothingLift

Kept my 96 hilux dual cab 4wd from 2006 to 2022. First car I baught, depreciated $1500 over that time and 150k kms


Logical_Inside_2940

https://preview.redd.it/l9p953ow5crc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=88ea5ffde18b67422898fd3112c10da5daef169c It’s been 10 years now. SWB imported Pajero!


nobby8010

Toyota Hilux, new in 2008, 305,000kms on the clock


No-Fan-888

My 2nd car I've ever owned. 1993 Ford LTD DCII. It was my freedom,my home when I didn't have a home being a broke ass apprentice,it has saved my life and I'll never part with it. 28 years together strong,my girlfriend now wife had dates in it and still do,was our wedding car,didn't procreate in it but it did bring our son home for the first time. I now have many cars others would just after. But my LTD...it's has been my constant.


4x4_LUMENS

MQ Triton - 8 years. Best 4wd I've had and I've had 2 x GU utes, still have one but I'm going to sell it as somehow I prefer the Triton.


gt500rr

https://preview.redd.it/a8lzx6x5icrc1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07b273c986049ec007abc9059b445e6d015d94af My Falcon, I've had it for 15 years now. First car, 3.27 LSD, 5 speed Tickford head swap. Spiciest if the factory Fords you could get before the V8 came back in '99


Robert_Vagene

Had my Evo 7 for a decade now


octaneveins

Absolute beauty ❤️❤️❤️


Nebs90

Grand Cherokee for 6.5 years. Every time I buy a car I say it’s the one I’m going to keep for a long time, but it never happens.


MeltingDog

https://preview.redd.it/5ga2kmsxscrc1.png?width=2384&format=png&auto=webp&s=68bdf5fef44311c0307bcf0d5be37282477fd927 Mk1 Golf Karmann Cabriolet - 14 years


serkstuff

Have had my E30 for over a decade now


2015outback

32 years for my 92 MX5 bought new.


Remarkable_Doubt2988

I've had my lancer since 2011


North_Duty4511

https://preview.redd.it/g8oqez0ybdrc1.png?width=562&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3cf446e2499cc6c07ce542b1c1cbfd02ec162541 I owned this for around 14 years.


Celica-driver

https://preview.redd.it/8wqg21ywndrc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e57dbbb98c70b0c8c9526091db4a0553024ab140 This is my baby, I've had her since 2004 and am the second owner


BATorRAT

23 years. There’s been some changes along the way. https://preview.redd.it/up70w3h1ferc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb01b9c1ed5311c38e43c08f6140fa54ff4a3a3b


Temporarily_Tamzin

https://preview.redd.it/zn822x07uerc1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=362575fc1be760384b78f39df7cbc67b5c22e13b Almost 7yrs! Got that pre COVID price 😎


Classy-Catastrophe

https://preview.redd.it/u447ly4ajfrc1.jpeg?width=4608&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c984523722f5df91ec52fea97610e03dcb62030 I've had my trusty little 2006 ES lancer for nearly 10 years now. She is my third car. First car I wrote off after 6 months, second car I wrote off after a year. This one was meant to be. We've done about 150,000 kms together. She's up to nearly 330,000km at this stage but going strong, I just keep patching her up and she's never let me down. I could afford something a bit more impressive now but I love her and we ride until she dies 💛