What automaker have you been most loyal to over the years?
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Hello guys,
Today I purchased our fifth 700/900 series Volvo, this one for my fiance. It is a 1986 740 GLE with 90,000 original miles and a 2 owner history.
Our past Volvos:
1984 760 GLE
1988 740 GLE
1988 740 GLE 16 Valve
1993 Volvo 940
So clearly, despite my nick and past cars (Honda, Audi, Chevy, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, etc.), we've been most loyal to Volvos, specifically the 700/900 series. They're relatively cheap to buy, very cheap to maintain, they go forever, they're safe, and I've developed a thing for its angles over the years. (and let's not forget the crazy turn radius)
So what brand have you been loyal to?
Today I purchased our fifth 700/900 series Volvo, this one for my fiance. It is a 1986 740 GLE with 90,000 original miles and a 2 owner history.
Our past Volvos:
1984 760 GLE
1988 740 GLE
1988 740 GLE 16 Valve
1993 Volvo 940
So clearly, despite my nick and past cars (Honda, Audi, Chevy, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, etc.), we've been most loyal to Volvos, specifically the 700/900 series. They're relatively cheap to buy, very cheap to maintain, they go forever, they're safe, and I've developed a thing for its angles over the years. (and let's not forget the crazy turn radius)
So what brand have you been loyal to?
Edited by AUDIHenry on Thursday 10th May 07:38
Subaru. Although I've only owned one (which I still have and have had for nearly 6 years) + a company car WRX years ago.
Car itself is great - functional, comfortable, and fun. The dealer is exceptional (Bulldog in Twyford) compared to Audi, BMW, or Honda. I guess it's probably true to say I'm as loyal to the dealer as I am to the car. I just wish they sold other marques so I could branch out for a change !
Also wish the mpg was better, but hey ho !
Car itself is great - functional, comfortable, and fun. The dealer is exceptional (Bulldog in Twyford) compared to Audi, BMW, or Honda. I guess it's probably true to say I'm as loyal to the dealer as I am to the car. I just wish they sold other marques so I could branch out for a change !
Also wish the mpg was better, but hey ho !
Easily VW and BMW I've had the following
Mk 2 Golf GTI 16v
Mk 3 Golf (every variation from 1.4 to VR6 and more than one of each type)
Mk 4 Golf (1.4 to R32 I've had one)
Bora TDi and V5
T4 Transporter
T5 Transporter
Mk 2 Caddy van x2
Passat VR6 Estate
Various 6n Polos
BMW
E46 M3
E91 335d M Sport x2
E91 330d M Sport
E46 330d SE Touring
E36 323i Sport Touring
E36 328i Sport
E36 323i SE Saloon
E36 318i SE
Currently I favour BMWs although I have a massive want for another T5 Transporter
Mk 2 Golf GTI 16v
Mk 3 Golf (every variation from 1.4 to VR6 and more than one of each type)
Mk 4 Golf (1.4 to R32 I've had one)
Bora TDi and V5
T4 Transporter
T5 Transporter
Mk 2 Caddy van x2
Passat VR6 Estate
Various 6n Polos
BMW
E46 M3
E91 335d M Sport x2
E91 330d M Sport
E46 330d SE Touring
E36 323i Sport Touring
E36 328i Sport
E36 323i SE Saloon
E36 318i SE
Currently I favour BMWs although I have a massive want for another T5 Transporter
Honda motorbikes - 7 in total from an SS50 moped to a CBR 1000 and Gold Wing.
I was surprised it was Ford for me with 7 because I haven't much liked most of them and many were fleeting ownerships!
Also surprised that I've owned 4 Vauxhalls and liked most of them - all pre 1990
Of the rest, I like OLD VWs with 4 -
However, the only marque I would say I've been loyal to and loved has been Chevrolet with 2 Camaros and 2 Corvettes and I only own a Mustang now because Chevy stopped making the Camaro in 2002. That's not really a badge thing though, I just liked the cars.
Other than that, 2 Austins, 3 Alfas, 1 Citroen, 2 Renaults, 1 Hillman, 1 Nissan, 1 Saab, 2 Toyotas, 1 Chrysler, 1 Honda, 1 Mazda, 1 Fiat.
I was surprised it was Ford for me with 7 because I haven't much liked most of them and many were fleeting ownerships!
Also surprised that I've owned 4 Vauxhalls and liked most of them - all pre 1990
Of the rest, I like OLD VWs with 4 -
However, the only marque I would say I've been loyal to and loved has been Chevrolet with 2 Camaros and 2 Corvettes and I only own a Mustang now because Chevy stopped making the Camaro in 2002. That's not really a badge thing though, I just liked the cars.
Other than that, 2 Austins, 3 Alfas, 1 Citroen, 2 Renaults, 1 Hillman, 1 Nissan, 1 Saab, 2 Toyotas, 1 Chrysler, 1 Honda, 1 Mazda, 1 Fiat.
Edited by LuS1fer on Thursday 10th May 10:33
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