I have reached the 180 kilometers per hour (kph) mark twice! The first was using a cousin’s 1976 Ford Mustang powered by a 3.0 V6 engine and the second was on a 1993 Mitsubishi Galant MPI that I used to drive. Car aficionados may argue that the stock speedometer is NOT accurate. Well, accurate or not, 1- the speedometer still reflects 180 kph and 2- this is my blogsite so give me a break. The Galant MPI that I had was a bandido car. The set up was completely stock but I’d say it was well maintained for a then 8 year old car. The midnight gray (almost black) color perfectly matches the executive sedan body while the 4 speed AT tranny provided the convenience.
The first car that we purchased out of our blood, sweat and tears was a 1992 Toyota Corolla XE. It was a very practical car; easy to maintain, abundant and cheap parts, fuel efficient and easy to sell. It doesn’t go as fast as the Galant but it gets you from point A to B at half the gas consumption. I recall my fastest run on this car is about 120 kph.
I also had “hand me down” cars from my parents, a 1989 Mitusbishi Lancer GLX (140 kph) and a 1969 Toyota Corolla Sprinter (120 kph). If I have extra money in the future, I plan to buy a first generation Toyota Corolla 2 door (1969 to 1972) and set it up stock. That would be a nice Sunday car.
I’m currently driving a 2002 Toyota Revo GLX. I’m very much happy with my ride. In fact, I don’t intend to sell it and have lined up a couple of business ideas by next year when I’m qualified to get a new one. My top speed in this pseudo SUV is 140 kph.
In conclusion, as you mature (read: as you age), you tend to drive more carefully and less aggressive, focus less on accessorizing the vehicle and be practically in your car choices.
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