What cars have you owned before your Model 3?

[coleAK]

so on the “Tesla forum” there is a fun thread about what cars have you owned before the model 3. Seems like a good break from all the negativity and complaining.

Anyway here you go most of my cars and my wife’s and some thoughts and there is much overlap.
1977 Jeep Grand Wagoneer - wait it got 3-4 mpg?
1985 Subaru GL 4wd wagon
1988 Subaru Legacy wagon
1986 Toyota Land Cruiser J60
A bunch of Subarus... outbacks, Legacy, wrx, Sti, a really cool gutted caged 2 door Impreza 2.5 RS I ice raced
1997 SL 500
More Subarus
1999 Audi allroad
2000 BMW M3 - worst car I even owned electrical gremlins had to threaten lemon law at dealer 14 times in 10 months. Dealer gave me full paid price trade in on -> 2001 911 turbo
2001 MB SLK 230
Still have the LC J60
2002 911 GT3 - track car, wholy crap I could crash this thing and be SOL
2003 Hummer H2 - yes really, my wife missed the huvee when she transitioned off the ground. It wasn’t the same
2003 Honda S2000 - track car, gutted, cage, supercharged
1996 Ferrari Testarossa - yep really only for ~6 months. I got a deal couldn’t pass up.
-Wait, we’ve waisted how much money trading out new cars out????!!!!!!!! We need to buy what we want and keep if for at least 10 years.
2003 MB e320 4matic
2004 cayenne turbo
Sold the J60, regret that one
2003 MB g500
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee trailhawk - I got one of the first ones in 2012, my attempt to “buy American” - really the worst car we ever owned, air suspension faild: off road, in the cold, randomly. Center diff (viscous) overheats and fails on sand mode in the sand... lemon laws are not good in AK. Took the hit and got what I wanted anyway, another LC
-> 2013 Lexus LX 570
2014 Tesla model s base- but wait there is a better driving smaller version for way less $$$ with almost no disadvantages???that is AWD -> 2018 Tesla model 3 LR AWD
Also still have the 2003 MB e 4 matic (kids drive now) and have a 2010 Subaru Legacy we use as “the dog car”
Also had two 4wd converted ford “man vans” and a 1990 something F250 “plow truck”

 

[mspohr]

I have a similar history to yours but I didn't go through as may cars. I tend to buy new and keep them until they fall apart. Also, my Jeep Grand Wagoneers got almost 10 mpg!
Mercury Comet, Chevrolet Vega, VWs, Audis, Land Cruiser, Subarus, Fiat 500(!)
I've never regretted selling any of my ICE cars. When they went, they were ready to go and I was happy to see them go. Even my 1982 Porsche 911 which was fun to drive but way too temperamental.
Currently have a 20 year old Land Rover Discovery with 190,000 miles (after lots of repairs) that I keep for taking stuff to the dump and to get around in deep snow. I expect it will die one day. Hopefully not before a good EV replacement.
I will never let my Model S go.

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

That's a lot of cars!

1999 Subaru Outback Sport. Put 55k miles on it, bought for $15k, sold for $7k. Sold 2004. No significant service costs.
2005 Subaru WRX STi. Bought 2004, sold 2018. Put 146k miles on it, bought for ~$35k, sold for $13k. (Spent about $25k in gasoline, avg 19mpg!) No major service costs, timing belt etc for $600 with OEM parts was the biggest cost I think. Strut replacements too I guess, $1400 or so for all 4?

Now the Tesla Model 3! It's better than the STi, though I suspect it can't take the beating the STi did. We'll see how the cost of ownership works out!

I guess I only thought it was Subie for life. Unfortunately if I waited for them to come out with something electric, it would have been sometime in the 2030s.

 

[coleAK]

That's a lot of cars!

1999 Subaru Outback Sport. Put 55k miles on it, bought for $15k, sold for $7k. Sold 2004. No significant service costs.
2005 Subaru WRX STi. Bought 2004, sold 2018. Put 146k miles on it, bought for ~$35k, sold for $13k. (Spent about $25k in gasoline, avg 19mpg!) No major service costs, timing belt etc for $600 with OEM parts was the biggest cost I think. Strut replacements too I guess, $1400 or so for all 4?

Now the Tesla Model 3! It's better than the STi, though I suspect it can't take the beating the STi did. We'll see how the cost of ownership works out!

Most of the Subarus were “loaners”. And we got married in 1995 so from there on it was 2 of us. And we had almost 10 years of DINKs (Duel Income No Kids). But yes looking back we spent a ton of money switching our cars. The H2, SLK, and Cayenne turbo were leased.

 

[Zcd1]

I'll play:

• 1977 Plymoth Volare woodie Wagon (I know, I know, but it was my dad's company car and they sold it to him at the end of the lease for $100) Hey, at least it had the 318 V8, which made a rowsing 135 hp. (!!!)
• 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass with swiveling bucket seats and a "Rocket" 350 V8
• 2 motorcycles
• 1982 Dodge Lancer (turbo 5-speed! )
• 1988 Acura Integra GS sedan (5 speed! )
• 1990 Acura Legend Coupe LS
• 1993 Acura Legend Sedan L
• 2000 Audi A6 2.7T
• 2004 Audi A6 2.7T
• 2011 Audi S4 (lowered and tuned)
• 2013 Audi S6 ("rocket-propelled executive lounge")
• 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance

So, that's 10 cars in 42 years of driving - not bad, I guess. With the exception of the '88 Integra, all were purchased used/CPO. The Model 3 is my first "new" car in 30 years...

Enjoyed them all. Yes, even the Volare, which would go exactly 107 mph flat-out, and which worked well as a date-night drive. Think about it...

The Tesla is far more fun to drive than any of its predecessors, though!

 

[gilscales]

1964 Dodge Dart, $400, first car, never forget it haha!
1968 Chevrolet Camaro
1970 Oldsmobile Station wagon (also with the "Rocket" 350 and my friends and I called it "The Rocket")
1970 Pontiac Firebird
1973 1/2 ton chevy pickup
1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
1977 1/2 ton Stepside Chevy pickup
1979 Cadillac Eldorado
1980 Corvette
1989 Honda Accord
1990 Honda Accord
1991 1 ton chevy dually pickup
1993 Volvo 850
1993 Volvo 850 (got a second one) offered to buy a 3rd one for my mother-in-law but Volvo sounded to much like Vulva to her, seriously!
1994 F250 Diesel
1995 F250 Diesel
1996 F250 Diesel
1997 F250 Diesel
1997 Mercedes E350
2002 Toyota Camry
2003 Toyota Camry
2007 BMW 750i
2008 BMW 535i
2008 F250 Diesel
2010 Honda Accord
2013 VW Passat TDI
2014 BMW 535d
2018 Model 3 LR RWD

That's all of them I remember

Hey @coleAK, this IS better than whining, wait.......I wasn't even whining......still, it has to be better than whining!

 

[outdoors]

Geo Prism hatchback
Nissan Altima
Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer Sport
Jeep Cherokee Sport
Jaguar X type
Volvo Turbo Wagon
BMW 530xi Wagon
Mercedes R550
Chevy Suburban 1500
Chevy Suburban 2500 TV
Subaru Outback

Kept the wife out of this one. Can't be associated with some of them.

Guess it's full circle back to NUMMI with a S&3.

Been fun. Learned a lot along the way.

 

[digitalDCH]

Feels boring compared to some others, but here you go...

1970 Chevy Nova (unfortunately only the 350 V8, not the 396 SS ;-)
1985 VW Golf
1987 Acura Integra
1990 Mazda Miata
1993 Mazda 626 (when the kiddos started to arrive ;-)
1996 Pontiac Grand Am (very sad company car)
1999 Honda CRV (second kid ;-)
2005 Honda Pilot (growing kids)
2014 Ford Focus EV (...the gateway EV)
2018 Model 3 MR

 

[VT_EE]

This list includes my wife’s cars since we’ve been married. All practical, not much in the way of sport. Still waiting for that mid-life crisis car.

1982 VW Rabbit LS
1995 Dodge Neon
1995 Saturn SL1
1997 Saturn SC
2001 BMW 325xi Wagon
2003 Mini Cooper
2004 Toyota Sienna Limited
2006 Mazda 3 Grand Touring
2005 Ford Galaxy
2011 Toyota Sienna XLE
2013 Toyota Sienna Limited
2016 Mazda 6 Grand Touring
2018 Tesla Model 3 RWD

My next car will probably be a Model X in a few years.

 

[Kelmn07]

1993 Acura Integra - black, gold edition. I would kill for the sparkle in that paint again! I believe it was called a 3 door at the time, but would now be a hatch? Loved that car, totaled it one winter

1993 Toyota Camry - bought from a neighbor upon totaling my baby.

2007 Honda Civic

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - current car, my husband is the primary Model 3 driver. Will be trading it in for either a second Model 3 or a Y depending on the timeline!

That’s around 17 years of driving/car ownership.

 

[tgouverneur]

I feel young reading this thread.. Here's mine (European driver here!)

- 2006 Citroen Saxo 1.5L Diesel, 55 HP (!!)
- 2008 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel
- 2013 Volvo V40
- 2013 Peugeot 208 GTi (wife's car)
- 2014 Ducati Roadster 796 !
- 2016 Peugeot 208 GTi (Sport version, wife again)
- 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport
- 2018 Mini Cooper S (wife)
- 2019 Tesla Model 3P

 

[DR61]

It has been quite a journey:

1958 Volvo 444 2 door sedan
1961 Austin Mini Cooper
1964 Alfa Romeo Sprint GT
1971 Fiat 128
1975 Vega GT
1974 Fiat X1/9
1978 Saab 99 Wagonback
1981 Subaru GL 4WD wagon
1984 Jeep Cherokee
1986 Volkswagen Golf GTI ( became SCCA race car)
1988 Nissan King Cab 4wd pickup
1985 SCCA Sports Renault race car
1965 Sunbeam Tiger V-8
1994 GMC Sonoma 4wd pickup
1991 Volvo 940 Turbo
1995 Dodge Neon ACR SCCA race car
1997 BMW 328i sedan
2000 Volvo V70XC AWD wagon
2002 Porsche Boxster
2004 Volvo XC70 AWD wagon
2005 MINI Cooper S
2009 Volkswagen TDI Sportwagen
2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman All4
2013 Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid
2017 Volvo XC60 T5 AWD
2018 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

 

[purpleshad0w]

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2001 Jaguar XJR
2004 BMW M3
2006 Audi S4
2008 BMW M3
2018 BMW M3
As of next week...
Model 3 Performance

 

[stickman]

hah this is fun. Let me see what I can remember.


1972 Datsun 510 (you never forget your first)
1983 Mazda 3
1977 Trans Am (with the screaming chicken on the hood)
198x mazda 323
1966 Chevy van
195x Ford Fairlane
198x Toyota pickup
1988 Acura integra
1993 Acura integra
1996 Toyota Tacoma
2005 Scion xB
2011 Highlander Hybrid
2015 C class
2015 F-150
2018 Model 3 Performance

Honestly since about '93 I've been a motorcycle guy and never got that excited about performance cars until this one. Having a truly badass sportscar that uses no gas is a gas, indeed.

 

[RPM3]

1985 BMW 635CSi
1992 Honda Civic CX Hatch (B16a2 swap)
2001 Lincoln Town Car (Thanks Grandma!)
2005 Subaru Legacy GT
2001 Subaru Outback
2006 BMW M3 Convertible 6 spd (For Sale )
2008 Acura RDX (stolen from my sister's driveway THIS morning (sold it to her last Sept))
2018 Tesla Model 3D

 

[Glamisduner]

1986.5 Nissan Hardbody - over 300k miles on it
2005 Nissan Titan gas was still under $3 in CA
1991 Picked up a geo metro deathtrap during gas crunch (Gas over $5 a gallon) , it broke so I bought another one (a 1998!).
2012 Ford Focus Titanium
2017 Pre-Ordered Model 3 Focus returned due to being a lemon (in 2018).
2013 Chevy volt, Pre-Order Delayed.
Delivery confirmed, Sold Chevy volt and 2005 Titan, delivery delayed, model 3 rejected etc.
2005 Dodge 3500 Borrowed / Purchased.
2018 Model 3 finally!!

 

[odddiv]

1988 Mazda RX7 - still have it.
1997 Acura Integra GSR - still have it
2002 Chevy SIlverado 2500
2004 Ford Excursion Diesel - still have it
2008 Honda CBR 600RR - still have it
???? Model 3 SR+ - still waiting delivery

 

[Rex Kramer]

1978 Datsun 280Z (had no right to have this as a first car)
1978 Toyota pick-up
1983 Toyota Celica
1998 Honda Civic (first new car)
2010 Kia Forte
2011 Toyota Prius
2018 Tesla Model 3 (first American car I've owned)

"Drive it 'til it dies" is the rule I follow.

 

[brianhill33]

For the wife and me. We were day 1 line waiters who placed two reservations.

1987 Dodge Omni
1992 Geo Storm
2001 Nissan Sentra
2001 Toyota Camry
1986 Dodge Dakota
1999 Volvo V70
1998 Ford F150
2002 Mercedes E320 Wagon 4matic
2002 Audi A6 Wagon
2009 Toyota Yaris
2002 Toyota Prius
2008 Honda Ridgeline
2015 Ford Focus Electric
2018 Tesla Model 3 LR RWD
2018 Tesla Model 3 MR

 

[GregRF]

1969 Camaro
1993 Toyota Pick up (winter car)
2007 Tacoma (replaced previous truck)
2018 Model 3 (sold the Camaro to make room)

...I'm feeling deficient with my short list, but that's my 21 years of car ownership, I have a hard time letting go and only the Tesla was bought new.