Progression up to your Lexus.
17 - 83 Toyota corolla (beater)
19 - 91 civic HB, too many mods to list
20- 05 scion TC, exhaust, hids, Rims
22 - 98 civic coupe, lots of mods
23 - 99 civic HB, full type-R mods
24 - 08 2is250, Rims, exhaust, suspension
25 - 09 2is350, too many mods to list, just paid it off, planning to keep it for a long time
19 - 91 civic HB, too many mods to list
20- 05 scion TC, exhaust, hids, Rims
22 - 98 civic coupe, lots of mods
23 - 99 civic HB, full type-R mods
24 - 08 2is250, Rims, exhaust, suspension
25 - 09 2is350, too many mods to list, just paid it off, planning to keep it for a long time
18 - 84 toyota cressida
21 - 02 honda cbr600f4i - scorpion exhaust, flush signal lights, bubble shield, some other random mods
23 - 12 lexus is250 f sport - my parents just bought this for my graduation present!
i still drive the cressida when i go surf or dive cause i dont want to get my new car dirty and my cbr for times where i dont want to waste gas
21 - 02 honda cbr600f4i - scorpion exhaust, flush signal lights, bubble shield, some other random mods
23 - 12 lexus is250 f sport - my parents just bought this for my graduation present!
i still drive the cressida when i go surf or dive cause i dont want to get my new car dirty and my cbr for times where i dont want to waste gas
This'll be a long list, as I'm old. However, it is good food for thought....
I don't remember exact ages , so I broke it down to Teen's, 20's and 30's categories. I guess you can see how I progressed over time...
Teen's: (Started driving at 16 in 1991)
1984 Ford Escort, 3 door, 4 speed (died at 214,00 miles)
1986 Peugeot 505S, sedan, auto (died due to blown head gasket)
1986 Pontiac T1000, 5 door, 5 speed (traded in)
1995 Nissan 200SX, 2 door, 5 speed (sold so I could go to college)
Twenties:
1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16, sedan, 5 speed (died due to a thrown rod)
1992 VW GTi 16V, 3 door, 5 speed (sold)
1990 Jeep Cherokee, 4x4, SUV, auto (died at 256,000 miles)
1989 Pontiac GranAm, 2 door, auto (traded in)
1986 Pontiac Sunbird, 2 door, 4 speed (beater - bought for fun - lasted 3 months)
2008 VW Jetta TDI, sedan, 5 speed (lost in divorce)
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera sedan, auto (divorce recovery, sold)
1990 BMW 325i, 2 door, 5 speed (sold)
2004 Infiniti G35, sedan, 6 speed (leased)
2001 Infiniti QX4, 4x4, SUV, auto (traded in)
Thirties:
1995 Mercedes Benz e320, sedan, auto (still have, just crossed 100,000 miles)
2002 Range Rover, 4x4, SUV, auto (still have, just crossed 146,000 miles)
2003 Land Rover Discovery, 4x4, SUV (totaled in bad accident on freeway at 45,000 miles, rolled for over 100 yards)
1990 MB E320, sedan, auto (gave away to friend)
2003 Jaguar XJR, sedan, auto (traded in)
2006 Lexus IS250, sedan, auto (just purchased)
I don't remember exact ages , so I broke it down to Teen's, 20's and 30's categories. I guess you can see how I progressed over time...
Teen's: (Started driving at 16 in 1991)
1984 Ford Escort, 3 door, 4 speed (died at 214,00 miles)
1986 Peugeot 505S, sedan, auto (died due to blown head gasket)
1986 Pontiac T1000, 5 door, 5 speed (traded in)
1995 Nissan 200SX, 2 door, 5 speed (sold so I could go to college)
Twenties:
1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16, sedan, 5 speed (died due to a thrown rod)
1992 VW GTi 16V, 3 door, 5 speed (sold)
1990 Jeep Cherokee, 4x4, SUV, auto (died at 256,000 miles)
1989 Pontiac GranAm, 2 door, auto (traded in)
1986 Pontiac Sunbird, 2 door, 4 speed (beater - bought for fun - lasted 3 months)
2008 VW Jetta TDI, sedan, 5 speed (lost in divorce)
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera sedan, auto (divorce recovery, sold)
1990 BMW 325i, 2 door, 5 speed (sold)
2004 Infiniti G35, sedan, 6 speed (leased)
2001 Infiniti QX4, 4x4, SUV, auto (traded in)
Thirties:
1995 Mercedes Benz e320, sedan, auto (still have, just crossed 100,000 miles)
2002 Range Rover, 4x4, SUV, auto (still have, just crossed 146,000 miles)
2003 Land Rover Discovery, 4x4, SUV (totaled in bad accident on freeway at 45,000 miles, rolled for over 100 yards)
1990 MB E320, sedan, auto (gave away to friend)
2003 Jaguar XJR, sedan, auto (traded in)
2006 Lexus IS250, sedan, auto (just purchased)
17- 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo (I got pulled over so much in that car!)
19- 1991 T-Bird-Basicly the Monte died and I needed something ASAP.
20- 199 Eclipse RS. This is what started the 'Import thing for me!' (Pics below) Prolly my favorite car, besides my Lexus of course
23- Sold the Eclipse for a R6 and a 2001 Honda Civic
25-Car accident in the Civic 1 week after I payed it off. Yes, I said 1 week. As in 7 days. Totaled
26- 2000 Honda Civic-Oldie, but goodie
29- 2008 Lexus IS250-What a long strange trip it's been...


19- 1991 T-Bird-Basicly the Monte died and I needed something ASAP.
20- 199 Eclipse RS. This is what started the 'Import thing for me!' (Pics below) Prolly my favorite car, besides my Lexus of course

23- Sold the Eclipse for a R6 and a 2001 Honda Civic
25-Car accident in the Civic 1 week after I payed it off. Yes, I said 1 week. As in 7 days. Totaled

26- 2000 Honda Civic-Oldie, but goodie
29- 2008 Lexus IS250-What a long strange trip it's been...


18 - 1993 Toyota Camry V6 XLE Metallic Green. 20% Tint. Full sound upgrade 2 12s in the back
19 - 2001 Lexus ES300 Black Silver / Black interior. 5% tint.
24 - 2001 IS300 GGP/Black suede. 20% tint, Tien coils, Greddy Evo2 Exhaust. (avatar photo)
24 - 2008 IS350 Black/Tan. 35% Tint, JDM Visors, F-sport Intake, F-sport Engine cover.
I just love the brand. Love the look. Excited for the future. I'm probably going to keep the 350 till it dies.
19 - 2001 Lexus ES300 Black Silver / Black interior. 5% tint.
24 - 2001 IS300 GGP/Black suede. 20% tint, Tien coils, Greddy Evo2 Exhaust. (avatar photo)
24 - 2008 IS350 Black/Tan. 35% Tint, JDM Visors, F-sport Intake, F-sport Engine cover.
I just love the brand. Love the look. Excited for the future. I'm probably going to keep the 350 till it dies.
22 - 98 mercury tracer (aunt gave me lol)
23- 07 yaris (traded for next car down)
23 - 07 camry xle v6.
24 - 08 is250 (traded for)
24 - 06 (gs300 traded for.....)
25 - 06 is 350 love it!!!!
i got the 250 awd because my wife wanted awd. then she never used my car and i couldnt stand the lack of power. then i got a gs300 and i liked it unti i test drove a is350 which is the only car in my life that gave me a "WOW" factor while driving it. not even the ls460 i test drove compare to my is350 in terms of driving for me.
23- 07 yaris (traded for next car down)
23 - 07 camry xle v6.
24 - 08 is250 (traded for)
24 - 06 (gs300 traded for.....)
25 - 06 is 350 love it!!!!
i got the 250 awd because my wife wanted awd. then she never used my car and i couldnt stand the lack of power. then i got a gs300 and i liked it unti i test drove a is350 which is the only car in my life that gave me a "WOW" factor while driving it. not even the ls460 i test drove compare to my is350 in terms of driving for me.
15 - 87 Suzuki Samurai. 5" lift, bumpers, mud terrains, tinted, etc... (still have, can't part ways with it. too solid for winter driving to get rid of)
20 - 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600, slightly modded for street, mostly for track. (still have and still love it, put 30k miles on it so far)
21 - 2006 Scion XB, the boxy one. slammed, wheels, tinted, stereo, LED retrofit tails, HID, etc... (this thing was so fun! i loved how everyone hated it)
26 - 2008 IS250, so comfy. black, tinted dark, (currently shopping for springs and wheels and it will be good)
i just wanted something comfy and quiet. that i could mod a little bit, look good, and feel good driving it. perfect car and i'm very happy.
20 - 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600, slightly modded for street, mostly for track. (still have and still love it, put 30k miles on it so far)
21 - 2006 Scion XB, the boxy one. slammed, wheels, tinted, stereo, LED retrofit tails, HID, etc... (this thing was so fun! i loved how everyone hated it)
26 - 2008 IS250, so comfy. black, tinted dark, (currently shopping for springs and wheels and it will be good)
i just wanted something comfy and quiet. that i could mod a little bit, look good, and feel good driving it. perfect car and i'm very happy.
Last edited by Nikon; Sep 7, 2012 at 07:46 PM.
15/16 - 1985 Chevy S10 v6 (Pass-me-down, Pop still has, 195k miles)
17 - 1991 Toyota MR2 2.2L NA (Paid in cash, still have, 85k miles currently/ bought with 55k miles)
19 - 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (Bought for college and paid in cash, recently totaled by a prius, 289,000 miles currently/bought with 78k miles)
30 - 2010 IS350 (financed :-( , 25k miles, bone stock......at the moment)
17 - 1991 Toyota MR2 2.2L NA (Paid in cash, still have, 85k miles currently/ bought with 55k miles)
19 - 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (Bought for college and paid in cash, recently totaled by a prius, 289,000 miles currently/bought with 78k miles)
30 - 2010 IS350 (financed :-( , 25k miles, bone stock......at the moment)
15 - 1991 Ford Ranger
16 - 1993 Ford Ranger
17 - 2001 Chevy S10
19 - 1998 Chrysler Sebring Coupe/1993 Infiniti J30
21 - 2003 Ford Ranger Edge
22 - 2004 Ford Focus
23 - 2006 Pontiac G6
24 - 2006 Lexus IS250
26 - 2008 Lexus IS250
28 - 2010 Lexus IS350
Waiting until the next IS-F!!
16 - 1993 Ford Ranger
17 - 2001 Chevy S10
19 - 1998 Chrysler Sebring Coupe/1993 Infiniti J30
21 - 2003 Ford Ranger Edge
22 - 2004 Ford Focus
23 - 2006 Pontiac G6
24 - 2006 Lexus IS250
26 - 2008 Lexus IS250
28 - 2010 Lexus IS350
Waiting until the next IS-F!!




