Author Topic: What Car Do You Own/Drive? (Read 478740 times)

killer-heels · « **Reply #4240 on:** July 23, 2015, 02:10:16 pm »

Buying a car outright from a dealer usually prompts a nice acting performance from them which is an act of utter horror at the thought of doing that and not getting it on finance. Maybe they serve some benefit if you plan on buying new cars every few years from that one manufacturer but realistically it serves their purpose far more because they dont want you to buy one car from them but several cars over time.

Rouge · « **Reply #4241 on:** August 5, 2015, 09:08:32 pm »

Quote from: Barneylfc on June 12, 2015, 06:00:52 pm

Looking at a 2007 BMW 3 series. 70k miles. Any reason not to buy?

Because BMW 5 series our much much better cars

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #4242 on:** August 5, 2015, 10:33:42 pm »

Went with this. 2006 M Sport Coupe. To say I'm a wee bit in love with it would be an understatement

CHOPPER · « **Reply #4243 on:** August 5, 2015, 10:47:54 pm »

Shite parking Mr Magoo.

EstonianRed · « **Reply #4244 on:** August 5, 2015, 11:13:47 pm »

Volvo S60 2004(image from google)

and my second one:

Opel Insignia 2012 (image from google)

Opel is my dads, but use it pretty often, I like the sport button

pw1008 · « **Reply #4245 on:** August 6, 2015, 11:03:18 am »

Looking for a new car for my bird.

Need something for 2 young kids - one 2 and one on way. Thought about small SUVs like Antara, Qashqai and Kuga but dont seem to get much for the money. She doesnt want a massive people carrier but something with easy access at a decent height so not too much bending down, decent size boot. Also ruled out Mokka, Jukes for not being big enough

Currently got a Clio so something much bigger than that with 4/5 doors.

Prob looking to spend 6-9k - wont be doing a lot of mileage so happy to take a petrol especially over a diesel with dpf as doubt she'll be going far enough often enough to avoid problems with that.

Only thing we can come up with is a Zafira or C-Max but looking for options

Phil M · « **Reply #4246 on:** August 6, 2015, 11:16:33 am »

Quote from: pw1008 on August 6, 2015, 11:03:18 am

Looking for a new car for my bird.

killer-heels · « **Reply #4247 on:** August 6, 2015, 12:21:20 pm »

rob1966 · « **Reply #4248 on:** August 6, 2015, 12:22:43 pm »

Friends of ours have got a 12 plate Meriva, hardly bigger than our Astra, quite spacious inside and has suicide doors, great for getting the kids in/out.

pw1008 · « **Reply #4249 on:** August 6, 2015, 12:31:58 pm »

Cheers - any idea where i get one of those coca-cola cars from?

Phil M · « **Reply #4250 on:** August 6, 2015, 01:04:17 pm »

Quote from: pw1008 on August 6, 2015, 12:31:58 pm

Cheers - any idea where i get one of those coca-cola cars from?

Collect 1,000,000 cans and you can get one free.

L666KOP · « **Reply #4251 on:** August 8, 2015, 12:46:08 am »

The older shaped Meriva is fucking rubbish.

I've got a '55 plate one that I'm running until it shits itself come MOT time,

It does a genuine 58MPG (tank 2 tank fill up) and will outrun any car below 175bhp round the Scottish roads I frequent.

It's the most uncomfortable vehicle I've ever sat in. It goes thrugh front tyres in less than 12k miles. I need to replce the drop links every year.

Love hate type of car.

If it had the same kind of seats in it, and was as reliable as my V70 then it would be ace, but it isn't.

But my Volvo does 30MPG not 58.

Hey ho.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #4252 on:** August 8, 2015, 08:59:08 am »

thejbs · « **Reply #4253 on:** August 11, 2015, 11:44:00 pm »

Went for a test drive in the new TT today and fell in love with it. Beaut to drive and the cabin is pretty much the best I've ever sat in. Replacing my A3 soon and torn between being sensible with an A3 Saloon and maybe getting a cheapish second-hand Z4 as a weekend car, or just getting a TT and basking in that interior every day.

CHOPPER · « **Reply #4254 on:** August 26, 2015, 02:23:26 pm »

Just got for me daughter a brand new Ford Fiesta Zetec 3dr, 1.2 (82bhp), fully kitted, alloys air-con etc - for £97 a month!

24 month contract with new car option at this price, or walk-away, guaranteed!

Slightly chuffed for her and me, at the minute.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #4255 on:** August 26, 2015, 02:36:44 pm »

Nice one CHOPS.

I might have to look into buying a second car in the coming weeks.

Would have to decide if I want a small car like a fiesta/fiat/golf or if I want another Subaru.

CHOPPER · « **Reply #4256 on:** August 26, 2015, 02:42:35 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on August 26, 2015, 02:36:44 pm

Nice one CHOPS.

I might have to look into buying a second car in the coming weeks.

Would have to decide if I want a small car like a fiesta/fiat/golf or if I want another Subaru.

Plate changes at the end of this month, so some dealerships trying to shift some cars sharpish. Could be worth looking into it sooner rather than later.

Chakan · « **Reply #4257 on:** August 26, 2015, 02:50:06 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on August 26, 2015, 02:36:44 pm

Nice one CHOPS.

I might have to look into buying a second car in the coming weeks.

Would have to decide if I want a small car like a fiesta/fiat/golf or if I want another Subaru.

Get the Subaru.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #4258 on:** August 26, 2015, 02:50:39 pm »

That would be sensible but alas, I live in the states, and the only time the price goes down like that is around December/January when the new models come out and last years styles get a reduction.

Likely I shall buy a second hand car from a dealer, a former company car seems a good bet.

Chakan · « **Reply #4259 on:** August 26, 2015, 02:52:23 pm »

What would the 2nd car be used for?

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #4260 on:** August 26, 2015, 03:29:49 pm »

Probably used to get me to and from the potential job I am interviewing for.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #4261 on:** September 2, 2015, 03:31:59 am »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on August 26, 2015, 03:29:49 pm

Probably used to get me to and from the potential job I am interviewing for.

Picked up this today, not a pic of my car but the same make, model, and colour.

2008 Subaru Impreza, my fourth Subaru...

Chakan · « **Reply #4262 on:** September 2, 2015, 12:36:47 pm »

Claire. · « **Reply #4263 on:** September 2, 2015, 07:04:09 pm »

Jesus, that's ugly.

killer-heels · « **Reply #4264 on:** September 2, 2015, 07:04:54 pm »

They really messed up the Impreza

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #4265 on:** September 2, 2015, 07:36:55 pm »

This is an old model, but thank you for concern pertaining to my automobile.

It is not as nice to look at as my Outback I will give you that but it is still better looking then some of the other drab about.

Claire. · « **Reply #4266 on:** September 2, 2015, 07:40:46 pm »

I've just googled Subaru Outback and have concluded you have appalling taste in what constitutes a good looking car. Still, they're reliable aren't they?

killer-heels · « **Reply #4267 on:** September 2, 2015, 07:41:45 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on September 2, 2015, 07:36:55 pm

This is an old model, but thank you for concern pertaining to my automobile.

It is not as nice to look at as my Outback I will give you that but it is still better looking then some of the other drab about.

I recently was driving a Juke so i know all about ugly cars (no offence to other Juke owners).

rob1966 · « **Reply #4268 on:** September 2, 2015, 08:18:50 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on September 2, 2015, 03:31:59 am

Picked up this today, not a pic of my car but the same make, model, and colour.

2008 Subaru Impreza, my fourth Subaru...

Reminds me of one of these

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #4269 on:** September 2, 2015, 08:20:03 pm »

Quote from: Claire. on September 2, 2015, 07:40:46 pm

I've just googled Subaru Outback and have concluded you have appalling taste in what constitutes a good looking car. Still, they're reliable aren't they?

Personally I like them, but yes they are super reliable, I have driven my first two into the ground, and these two I plan on doing much the same.

The AWD helps in the Midwest winters to which I am burdened with yearly.

They are also a bit noisy, given the boxer engine.

Still, while I would love a vintage 1961 Alfa Spyder convertible, it is not on the cards as of yet.

And my missus refuses to give into my childhood dream of a delorean.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #4270 on:** September 2, 2015, 08:20:30 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on September 2, 2015, 07:41:45 pm

I recently was driving a Juke so i know all about ugly cars (no offence to other Juke owners).

This makes you an expert.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #4271 on:** September 2, 2015, 08:21:38 pm »

Corkboy loves a Subaru Outback....

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #4272 on:** September 2, 2015, 08:23:11 pm »

Corkboy and I agree on this front.

What happened to your name!?

Not just a jizz aroma expert anymore huh, branching out I see....

TepidT2O · « **Reply #4273 on:** September 2, 2015, 08:24:39 pm »

Oh fuck

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #4274 on:** September 2, 2015, 08:26:09 pm »

Chakan · « **Reply #4275 on:** September 2, 2015, 08:26:36 pm »

Quote from: Tepid Vagisil on September 2, 2015, 08:24:39 pm

Oh fuck

That's usually were the itch starts ...

TepidT2O · « **Reply #4276 on:** September 2, 2015, 08:27:29 pm »

Don't mock the afflicted.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #4277 on:** September 2, 2015, 08:28:40 pm »

Quote from: Tepid Vagisil on September 2, 2015, 08:27:29 pm

Don't mock the afflicted.

You bring on yourself mate.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #4278 on:** September 2, 2015, 08:29:48 pm »

Lies.. All lies

RedSince86 · « **Reply #4279 on:** September 2, 2015, 09:44:23 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on September 2, 2015, 07:41:45 pm

I recently was driving a Juke so i know all about ugly cars (no offence to other Juke owners).

Haha.

I was driving a Juke for 3 months in California this spring,I thought it was alright,i only used it to drive up to to some local mountain biking trails a few miles away (With bike rack on the back).

Can see why they are popular though.