I was thinking… what constitutes the “average” car that I’ve driven (as my primary car) over the years?

So I made a list!

Though my first several years of driving, I switched primary transport often. About 8 cars in 15 years. Over the past 15 years, I’ve had only 3 cars. Slowing down with age.

First, the list:

Year	Make	Model
1977	Olds	98 Regency
1966	Ford	Mustang 2+2
1976	Datsun	280Z
1968	Ford	Mustang Conv.
1987	Ford	Mustang GT
1988	Ford	Mustang GT
1977	BMW	530i
1975	Cadillac	Eldorado Conv.V8
1995	VW	Jetta
1997	Ford	Explorer
2005	Ford	Mustang GT

So, what about the numbers behind these cars?

Year	Make	Model	Engine	Cyl	Cubes	Liters	Tranny	Gears
1977	Olds	Old 98	V8	8	403	6.61	Auto	3
1966	Ford	Mustang 2+2	V8	8	289	4.74	Manual	3
1976	Datsun	280Z	I6	6	168	2.80	Manual	4
1968	Ford	Mustang Conv.	V8	8	302	5.00	Auto	3
1987	Ford	Mustang GT	V8	8	302	5.00	Manual	5
1988	Ford	Mustang GT	V8	8	302	5.00	Manual	5
1977	BMW	530i	I6	6	183	3.00	Manual	5
1975	Cadillac	Eldorado Conv.V8		8	502	8.20	Auto	3
1995	VW	Jetta	I4	4	122	2.00	Manual	5
1997	Ford	Explorer	V6	6	250	4.09	Auto	4
2005	Ford	Mustang GT	V8	8	281	4.61	Manual	5
		AVERAGES:		7.1	282	4.6		4.1

Take-a-ways:

My 1987 Mustang didn’t last long.  Don’t ask.

My average car was closer to a V8 than an I6, not even close to a 4cyl.

The average engine size was very close to my current ride, my 4.6L Mustang.

I have chosen manuals over automatics approximately 2:1

My old 3-speed (manual and auto) transmission cars have averaged out my 5 speed cars, leaving me at a pathetic average of only 4 forward gears. I’ve never counted a 6+ gear car as my daily driver.

Almost 20% of my cars have been convertibles. Under 50% have been 4+ doors.

None of the above numbers tell you how long I drove them, how much the cost to operate, or how fun they are. (grin)