poohbear Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 So, how old were you when you passed your test? And what cars have you had before? Just generally interested!!! I was 17 (learnt in 2 months) and passed first time, something i'm very proud of, as my dad taught me to drive as soon as I turned 17. My first car was a 2001 mk5 moondust silver 1.3 flight. Second car is my current mk7 fiesta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymac16 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I was 17 too, passed with 3 minors... 1st car was a 2000 x plate fiesta zetec 1.25 in silver, which i had for 3 months then i ordered... my 55 plate in aquarius blue which was a basic fiesta style which cost me 8000 grand brand new, i kept this till march 07... which i then traded it back in an got a face lifted fiesta zetec freedom as i wanted air con an alloy wheels an a 1.4 engine, this was in ocean blue, it was a great car, until octoberthat year i crashed it down a lane, it got repaired well... but then i saw the ads for the new fiesta and couldnt get my eyes of it.... so now in october last year i looked at a new fiesta, and ordered a fiesta titanium in black an got it a month early as it was due for a christmas present to my self, and i got in 25th november... its brill and i love it... will be keeping til at least march 2010 b4 i upgrade again... but im only 21 still and love my fords soo what ever else comes out an takes my fancy! hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAR897 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Passed first time... but was upset because I didn't get to show off my knowledge to the fit female driving instructor because it was raining and she didn't want to get her hair wet lol. Not that she would be interested and probably think I was just a boring car geek. lol. Had my first car, a 1.0littre corsa 2003 model, which has served me well. Her name was ruby becuase she was dark red. I'm now awaiting my FIESTA! (YAY!) for my 21st birthday which is in February 2010, but I have ordered it before April 1st to avoid the price increases (I supose an early 21st preasent?). :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellefromEssex Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I was 17 passed 1st time (22 years ago - 13th March 1987 at 9am lol) 1st car Mk 1 Escort, then the order Mk 2 Escort Mk 3 Escort xr3i xr2i Mondeo Vectra sri xr2 (then I got divorced and the cars werent a priority being a single mum) mk 3 Escort Rover Metro Tigra BMW 323 ci coupe (not a single mum any more lol) Mercedes ML430 and the present beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M.K Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Passed fiest time when i was 19. Had 1 fault which was "too many turns in the road" (stupid fault really!) Been driving for 2 years. Owned 2 cars, first was a 2007 07 plate Peugeot 107 in red! And now its my current 2008 58 Fiesta :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetecherb Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 i was pretty lucky as i went to a car club called under 17s car club that i started when i was 14, so as soon as i turned 17 i didnt even do any lesson just went straight in to test and passed with 5 minors :D but car wise i had 1st - alfa romeo 75 2.0 with throttle bodies ( for the car club ) 2nd - ford fiesta mk4 red 1.25 16v zetec 3rd - ford fiesta mk4 ( what i have now ) 4th - 320bhp magzine escort rs turbo 2.1 zvh 5th - back to the fiesta :D but st conversation coming along well :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jma78b Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Passed 2nd time at age 20, nearly a year of lessons (!) First car was a 1800cc Triumph Dolomite in White with walnut dash. Nice looking car but so faulty! 2nd car was a orangy/red Mk2 Escort, then a red Mk3 Escort. After that I got Vauxhall Astra Belmont, Vauxhall Carlton, Vauxhall Cavalier and lastly Vauxhall Astra 1.6 W reg which has served me well for the last 6 years. Currently impatiently waiting for a Fiesta 1.4 titanium, auto with rear parking sensors, privacy glass and lots of shiny chrome! Cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenW Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I was 17, passed first time 10 weeks after my birthday (10 lessons) with no previous driving experience. Something I am too proud of. I think I had 3 minors. 1st was a new Citroen Saxo Desire 2nd 2 year old Focus Zetec 3rd new Fiesta ST with all the goodies (present car) 4th Fiesta Titanium : one ive ordered and should be getting soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Hostess Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Passed 1st time,straight pass age 17 1st car was a classic.......Mk1 Lotus Cortina 2nd Mk1 Escort 3rd Mk2 Escort lots of company cars including Mk6 Escorts's lots n lots of astras Then MY red Mondeo and now my Fezzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipz Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Passed when i was 17 (nearly 2 years ago) on my 2nd go, with only 2 minors. First car was a 53 plate Black Corsa, named Black Beauty. Now driving a 1.25 mk7 fiesta zetec. Never been court for speeding etc (court being the key word) ;) P.S. very good idea for a topic :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 My contribution doesn't really count seeing as i haven't passed my test yet but i do have my first test in 2 weeks time! have been driving my instructors nissan note 1.5 dci, but me and the car don't get on and will be glad not to have to drive it again whenever i pass insured on my mums kia picanto 1.1 which i have slated for many years but now i have actually driven it its quite good! and at some point this week i will have a ford fiesta 1.3 which i shall slowly try to make look new again ! but first i have to save for the insurance to be able to drive it, not very fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdy fpv Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I was 20 when I passed my driving test. I was 18 when I passed my theory but due to being a poor college student I couldn't afford lessons for some time. I just drove my mum around in my first car at weekends. (Hence the elapsed time). My First car was an 1989 white Nissan Micra. I have owend 2 other cars before my Puma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 So have we all named our cars? My first fiesta was Tilly as I love the name! My current fiesta is Hyacinth as the last 3 letters of the plate is HYT :) xx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 So have we all named our cars?My first fiesta was Tilly as I love the name! My current fiesta is Hyacinth as the last 3 letters of the plate is HYT :) xx. i have a dog called Tilly :) but she is in the doghouse (no pun intended) at the moment due to incidents on Cannock Chase this afternoon, bad dog and i think i shall refer to mine as poo as its YPU at the end, or yippu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipz Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 So have we all named our cars?My first fiesta was Tilly as I love the name! My current fiesta is Hyacinth as the last 3 letters of the plate is HYT :) xx. Well i like Jonnys name: Black Panther! But then i feel like Black Beauty like my corsa :) but not 100% yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashful Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Oh dear .... I was a very late starter! Passed my test 5 years ago at age 35!!!! Have had 2 Ka's - a Ka Collection then a Ka Zetec Climate and now my pink panther Fiesta! I had a few lessons when I was 17, dad took me out and as I was reversing into a fence he pulled the handbrake on and the cables snapped - that ended my driving ambitions for many years. 5 days after passing my driving test I was handing in some documents at the Ford dealer, sat in a StreetKa in the showroom and tripped getting out and broke my ankle! (a bit off topic there but it's quite funny) :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adidave Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Passed in Brentwood in 1965 (2nd time). 1st car was 100e van which cost £50. Have driven mostly Fords since. Am now a Driving Instructor in a new Fiesta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Hostess Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Well i like Jonnys name: Black Panther! But then i feel like Black Beauty like my corsa :) but not 100% yet! already called mine Black Beauty as the pic in our gallery.....sorry Nipz how about "Dark Knight" for yours !!! Kristal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellefromEssex Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 When we first got it the numberplate I chose ended in UGG after my boots lol, now although we have MAX on the plate I aint calling her that, its gotta be MO after Mountune, also I remember on here calling her Maureen (after that "shes cheap" radio advert, cant remember why I said it though I think its because the car was ending up costing a bomb lol) and Mo is short for Maureen lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inked Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Past car test 5 years ago at 25, had been riding motorbikes since 19 so never got round to it. My first car was a 1.4 peugeot 306 since then had a Seat Ibiza 1.2, Ford Puma 1.7, Ford Focus 1.8 and now the Fiesta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truly55 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Passed 1st time just after my 17th birthday. Since then I've owned: Morris Marina 1.3 deluxe Metro HLS MG Metro MG Metro (all white) - very hip in '86 GT Beetle Rover 213S Escort diesel (drealful car) Vauxhall Vectra SEAT Toledo Renault Scenic Renault Megane Coupe Renault Laguna Toyota Celica Toyota Celica T Sport (massively modded car) Toyota Prius T4 Honda Civic Type R GT Toyota Prius T Spirit and now aiming for the 3rd gen Toyota Prius later this year No, I'm not green and a tree hugger I couldn't care less about what I drive but I like the techy stuff in the Prius and, yes, the Prius does more damage to the planet (in mining the ores for the battery) than building and driving a Hummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiesta_lad Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 hello i pass first go on my driveing test my first car was a 1992 mk1 clio with the manual choke anoying lol but you cant beat the smell of leaded petrol was a brillant car got me from liverpool to newcastle no problems untill some basta@d killed it by running in to the back of it now i drive a mk5 51 fiesta which is ill at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithC Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Passed first time when I was 21. Here's the cars I've owned in chronological order. '78 MKII Escort 1.6 Ghia '85 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi '88 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi 130 Calibre (one of my favs, had to sell for deposit on house) '89 MK IV Escort 1.4 Ghia (dog of a car, absolutely hated it) '89 Peugeot 405 Mi16 '98 Peugeot 406 3.0 V6 Saloon '98 Peugeot 406 3.0 V6 Coupe '03 BMW M3 (current car) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgepig Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Passed first time shortly after my 17th birthday. Since then I've owned: Mini Van Ford Anglia Morris Oxford Hillman Hunter Escort Mk 1 Cortina Mk 2 Cortina Mk 3 Cortina Mk 5 Escort Mk 3 Fiesta Mk 1 Morris Marina 1.8 TC Escort XR3i Fiesta XR2 Escort RS Turbo Vauxhall Cavalier Escort XR3i Cabriolet Orion 1.6 inj Ghia Pug 405 Pug 205 Pug 306 Mini Cooper Mini Cooper S Corsa 1.2 SXi Astra TT And finally (for now anyway) Fiesta 1.6!! And, yes, some of them have had names. Bet you can't guess what I called all 3 Peugeots...........................want me to tell you? The 405 was called big Pug; 205 was baby Pug; and 306 was just Pug!! Janet calls this one"Pinky" for obvious reasons although I prefer "Perky" as it describes its performance whilst still maintaining my fondness for pigs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jma78b Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 You had a TT and you gave it up?? ARE YOU MAD! I lurve the TT. The new shape is even better. It is my ideal car and I would have got it if I had the money and the kids allowed me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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