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Printablematt said: Here's my first car... a 1981 Fiat Spider 2000. These pictures aren't of the particular car I owned, but the year is the same, the ugly copper-brown color is the same, and it even has the same pinstripes.
And the interior looked exactly like this: 
Beautiful Italian car, body designed by Pininfarina... it was a wonderful car... when it ran. Owning it taught me a lot about doing minor repairs yourself. It's been said that "Fiat" stands for, "Fix it again, Tony." As much as I loved it, I strongly suggest buying a Miata instead and saving yourself the headaches and expenses that come with owning a Fiat. That is a fuckin' beautiful car, though. If I had enough $$ that I didn't mind having to keep up with the repairs, and if I could tolerate having a car that small. . .  I think it's a lot yummier than the Miata.
Except for the color. Who ever thought THAT was a good idea?  oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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My first car wasn't pretty. 
Little Orange Chevette. . . baby, you ain't too fast. . . I was grateful to have a car, though. oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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I couldn't resist. M MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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I couldn't resist. M That is cute...you know I love you Miguel  | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: That is a fuckin' beautiful car, though.
 Beautiful enough that the design was used from 1966 to 1985 (albeit with minor changes). How many of today's car designs are going to have a 20-year life?
if I could tolerate having a car that small. . .
As I recall, the interior had slightly more room than that of a Miata. And unlike the Miata, the Fiat Spider had something of a back seat. At least for the cars exported to the U.S., it was officially a "package shelf" (perhaps due to the lack of seatbelts), but it was shaped like a back seat and even had floor mats. 
Except for the color. Who ever thought THAT was a good idea?
Well, it was a 1981 model.  I'm guessing earthy colors were still somewhat popular back then.
Anyway, here's the funny thing: after I sold the car, it wound up in the hands of someone who refurbished it. One of the things he did was repaint it with the exact same color of Fiat paint.  Please note: effective March 21, 2010, I've stepped down from my prince.org Moderator position. |
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notoriousj said: Gee wish I got a car when I was 13....
 Uh, I said the car was 13 years old, not me. I was 16. Please note: effective March 21, 2010, I've stepped down from my prince.org Moderator position. |
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matt said: notoriousj said: Gee wish I got a car when I was 13....
Uh, I said the car was 13 years old, not me. I was 16.  | |
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matt said: Here's my first car... a 1981 Fiat Spider 2000. These pictures aren't of the particular car I owned, but the year is the same, the ugly copper-brown color is the same, and it even has the same pinstripes.
And the interior looked exactly like this:
Beautiful Italian car, body designed by Pininfarina... it was a wonderful car... when it ran. Owning it taught me a lot about doing minor repairs yourself. It's been said that "Fiat" stands for, "Fix it again, Tony." As much as I loved it, I strongly suggest buying a Miata instead and saving yourself the headaches and expenses that come with owning a Fiat. I love the fiat spyder I think it had more style than the alfa spyder which is also a beutiful car. I think a car that needs constant regular maintenance would be fun right now. As I understand it tha lack of maintanace is why owners felt the cars always broke down. My jaguar is that type of car, but with a V12 engine it is just mind boggling to work on, parts are high dollar, and anything I have to buy or do to the engine I have to buy or do 12 more times. Since I bought my Alfa 164L (swore to my wife it is the last four door I will buy in my life) I have wanted another Italian car I doubt a fiat would offer the type of performance my Porsches did, but the tickets started piling up anyways. :OjitheFanKeybumpersticker: | |
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matt said: HereToRockYourWorld said: That is a fuckin' beautiful car, though.
Beautiful enough that the design was used from 1966 to 1985 (albeit with minor changes). How many of today's car designs are going to have a 20-year life?
As I recall, the interior had slightly more room than that of a Miata. And unlike the Miata, the Fiat Spider had something of a back seat. At least for the cars exported to the U.S., it was officially a "package shelf" (perhaps due to the lack of seatbelts), but it was shaped like a back seat and even had floor mats.
Except for the color. Who ever thought THAT was a good idea?
Well, it was a 1981 model. I'm guessing earthy colors were still somewhat popular back then.
Anyway, here's the funny thing: after I sold the car, it wound up in the hands of someone who refurbished it. One of the things he did was repaint it with the exact same color of Fiat paint. I'd call that shade of brown less "earthy" and more "pukey".
So, do you think the package shelf would have room for my 95lb dog? Not that I'll be getting a different car anytime soon, just curious. . .oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: So, do you think the package shelf would have room for my 95lb dog?
Oh, absolutely. I used to put people who were bigger and heavier than your dog back there. Please note: effective March 21, 2010, I've stepped down from my prince.org Moderator position. |
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matt said: HereToRockYourWorld said: So, do you think the package shelf would have room for my 95lb dog?
Oh, absolutely. I used to put people who were bigger and heavier than your dog back there. Good to know.  oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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ok what's with this trend...it like everywhere I look I see Chevy Caprices with big ass rims. The wheels look like they belong on monster trucks
these are 20 in rims....but I've seen cars like this with rims that are way bigger than 20 in. 
ok these rims look a little bigger. This is what I'm really talkin' about   looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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AnckSuNamun said: ok these rims look a little bigger. This is what I'm really talkin' about That is fuckin tight...  | |
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notoriousj said: AnckSuNamun said: ok these rims look a little bigger. This is what I'm really talkin' about That is fuckin tight... Sorry Boo, I am going to have to disagree with you there! The one behind it is sweet though! Wanted: Virtual Sugar Daddy to help me buy stuff on Farmville and move up the ranks. Use of Viagra not authorized. Get your two minutes and go! | |
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The one behind it is sweet. Wanted: Virtual Sugar Daddy to help me buy stuff on Farmville and move up the ranks. Use of Viagra not authorized. Get your two minutes and go! | |
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change the rim size then it'll be tight That's just fuckin' ridiculous when you have to use a bar just to get in your car looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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AnckSuNamun said: change the rim size then it'll be tight
That's just fuckin' ridiculous when you have to use a bar just to get in your car It needs hydraulics...also... | |
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notoriousj said: AnckSuNamun said: change the rim size then it'll be tight
That's just fuckin' ridiculous when you have to use a bar just to get in your car It needs hydraulics...also... yeah, like this http://tinyurl.com/zvyw8 .... now that just insane. it looks like fun though looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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FOOLS!
'84 Custom GMC is were it's at  FOOL! | |
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MrTee said: FOOLS!
'84 Custom GMC is were it's at  | |
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AnckSuNamun said: ok what's with this trend...it like everywhere I look I see Chevy Caprices with big ass rims. The wheels look like they belong on monster trucks
these are 20 in rims....but I've seen cars like this with rims that are way bigger than 20 in.
ok these rims look a little bigger. This is what I'm really talkin' about I saw one in "Prnce Purple" right behind one that was this wierd purplish/blue color one day. I laughed my ass off. As a minority let me just say shame on those other minorities who go into even more debt than they already are to look just that stupid.  (yell at me whoever dissproves of what I'm sayin'  ) | |
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Imago said: AnckSuNamun said: ok what's with this trend...it like everywhere I look I see Chevy Caprices with big ass rims. The wheels look like they belong on monster trucks
these are 20 in rims....but I've seen cars like this with rims that are way bigger than 20 in.
ok these rims look a little bigger. This is what I'm really talkin' about I saw one in "Prnce Purple" right behind one that was this wierd purplish/blue color one day. I laughed my ass off. As a minority let me just say shame on those other minorities who go into even more debt than they already are to look just that stupid. (yell at me whoever dissproves of what I'm sayin' ) | |
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Imago said: AnckSuNamun said: ok what's with this trend...it like everywhere I look I see Chevy Caprices with big ass rims. The wheels look like they belong on monster trucks
these are 20 in rims....but I've seen cars like this with rims that are way bigger than 20 in.
ok these rims look a little bigger. This is what I'm really talkin' about I saw one in "Prnce Purple" right behind one that was this wierd purplish/blue color one day. I laughed my ass off. As a minority let me just say shame on those other minorities who go into even more debt than they already are to look just that stupid. (yell at me whoever dissproves of what I'm sayin' )hell I don't like those big ass rims on little cars either. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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Yeow...my thread is one fire....I got the little flamming folder before the title.... 
I knew I was not a lame thread starter... | |
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notoriousj said: matt said: BMW "E30" 3 Series.
1987 BMW 325. No longer mine, but still in the family... the refurbishment work continues, and I take it out for a spin whenever I'm visiting my parents. I may even offer to buy it back from my dad at some point, although he'll probably offer me his Toyota Echo, which just takes up garage/driveway space, instead.   Car 
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AnckSuNamun said: ok what's with this trend...it like everywhere I look I see Chevy Caprices with big ass rims. The wheels look like they belong on monster trucks
these are 20 in rims....but I've seen cars like this with rims that are way bigger than 20 in.
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notoriousj said: AnckSuNamun said: ok these rims look a little bigger. This is what I'm really talkin' about That is fuckin tight... I'm begging you to tell me that you're kidding. oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: I was driving yours, after not having driven a stick in years, at night, IN THE SNOW. What the hell were we thinking?
Took me a while to remember... but I do now. I was trying to convince you that BMW's are great cars, and not just status symbols. Now, remind us... what car do you currently own?  Please note: effective March 21, 2010, I've stepped down from my prince.org Moderator position. |
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