Topic: What Car Do You Own/Drive?

[rob1966]

In my experience, buying any used car is a lottery - I've bought some stinkers that have looked fine on the surface but then gone wrong within 6-12 months and had me having to fork out.

There's always that risk I suppose, but new cars can fuck up too. I know someone who is having murder with Porsche, as his Taycan is a pile of shite, electrics are bollocksed. Its spent more time back at Porsche than in his possession, Porsche tried to give him a Fiesta as a courtesy car, he went nuts, go onto Porsche UK and ended up with the dealerships managers company Porsche. They can't get him a new car so expect him to go 12 months without a car. 

I've been lucky, had a Sierra Sapphire that I sold to a mate with 150k on it, replaced that with an accident damaged Mondeo that I repaired and converted to LPG, had 63k on it, sold it 5 years later to our kid with around 130k on it and he got it to 175k before he sold it. Wife's car is 16 years old and other than a coil pack - 10 minute job to swap - its been dead reliable. My car is 13 now and has almost 94k on it, needed a new water pump, again easy job and that is it in 5 years of ownership and is solid.

[Brissyred]

There's always that risk I suppose, but new cars can fuck up too. I know someone who is having murder with Porsche, as his Taycan is a pile of shite, electrics are bollocksed. Its spent more time back at Porsche than in his possession, Porsche tried to give him a Fiesta as a courtesy car, he went nuts, go onto Porsche UK and ended up with the dealerships managers company Porsche. They can't get him a new car so expect him to go 12 months without a car. 

I've been lucky, had a Sierra Sapphire that I sold to a mate with 150k on it, replaced that with an accident damaged Mondeo that I repaired and converted to LPG, had 63k on it, sold it 5 years later to our kid with around 130k on it and he got it to 175k before he sold it. Wife's car is 16 years old and other than a coil pack - 10 minute job to swap - its been dead reliable. My car is 13 now and has almost 94k on it, needed a new water pump, again easy job and that is it in 5 years of ownership and is solid.

Cars of that vintage are a lot easier to keep going, the problem with newer cars is the electronics. It's a lot harder to diagnose and fix some oddball gearbox sensor than it is to change a waterpump.
I bought a nissan patrol new in 1999, sold it in 2008 with 500000 klms on it and it was still going strong with just regular maintenance and service parts which I did myself.
The cars I've had since have been at the dealers regularly for various electronic gremlins, dpf/egr dramas etc, but the actual mechanicals have been completely reliable.
If I was to buy a higher mileage vehicle out of warranty it would be something pre 2005 ish, otherwise it's new and get rid when the warranty is out.

[nuts100]

Never thought i'd do this but I've just ordered an M3 xDrive Competition in Brooklyn Grey
The local Audi dealership really fucking annoyed me - so decided to switch to an M3

Will take minimum of 6months, and yes i"m biting my nose off to spite my face - however it fucking annoyed me.

Informed my mate that works there that they won't get another penny from me. Let some calls go to voicemail and won't answer.

Never really liked BMW's but the M3 xDrive I can get along with that.

Fuck Audi

[rob1966]

Never thought i'd do this but I've just ordered an M3 xDrive Competition in Brooklyn Grey
The local Audi dealership really fucking annoyed me - so decided to switch to an M3

Will take minimum of 6months, and yes i"m biting my nose off to spite my face - however it fucking annoyed me.

Informed my mate that works there that they won't get another penny from me. Let some calls go to voicemail and won't answer.

Never really liked BMW's but the M3 xDrive I can get along with that.

Fuck Audi

They really must have pissed you off to fuck them off for BMW. The M3 looks a beast of a car though

[nuts100]

They really must have pissed you off to fuck them off for BMW. The M3 looks a beast of a car though

This came in so I thought fuck it
Fuck Audi

[rob1966]

This came in so I thought fuck it
Fuck Audi

Looks like a beast.

[nuts100]

Looks like a beast.

It’s mental
Playing golf and got a lift
Wife will open garage then have a conversation with me
Every time she goes away for the weekend I buy shit 😂

[rob1966]

It’s mental
Playing golf and got a lift
Wife will open garage then have a conversation with me
Every time she goes away for the weekend I buy shit 😂

[nuts100]

On the golf course and the text from your better half read

What did you fucking do 🤣

[nuts100]

On the golf course and the text from your better half read

What did you fucking do 🤣

I may have underestimated the rage of my wife 

[rob1966]

I may have underestimated the rage of my wife 

Sleeping on the couch for the foreseeable?

[Son of Spion]

Sleeping on the couch for the foreseeable?

On the back seat of the new BMW probably. 😃

[rob1966]

[nuts100]

Sleeping on the couch for the foreseeable?

Well she fucked off to work in it. If she was real mad she’d have fucking ubered

However, still not a word. I was shitfaced last night so it would have been pointless, however not even a  goodbye when she went to work 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[ABZ Rover]

This came in so I thought fuck it
Fuck Audi

My rather filthy Dravit Gray M4 Comp X-Drive.

[nuts100]

My rather filthy Dravit Gray M4 Comp X-Drive.

xDrive is the way to go
Brilliant car by the way

[Red-Soldier]

Used to ride on the back of my mates GSX 1000. 

[Drinks Sangria]

My rather filthy Dravit Gray M4 Comp X-Drive.

Looks class that mate. Would be something I'd consider if it were in my budget range!

I'm looking for a car, going to buy something outright £10k - £12k, don't want to stretch above that. Been looking at 15/16 plate 320d's and 318i's as well as some Golfs etc. Would love a Toyota GT86 but in that price range it's 12/13 plates and I'm wary about getting anything too old (though for the past 18 months I've been driving round in a 2000 Volvo V40 and it's done a job).

Ideally want a saloon, possibly an estate, a bit of power in the engine but not too much of a guzzler (might rule out the GT86, haven't looked at it's economical ratings) that's on less than 80k miles and in the above price range. Don't want an SUV but would consider certain hatchbacks. Haven't a clue what to do, but need a change and can maybe get a grand back for the Volvo.

[rob1966]

Looks class that mate. Would be something I'd consider if it were in my budget range!

I'm looking for a car, going to buy something outright £10k - £12k, don't want to stretch above that. Been looking at 15/16 plate 320d's and 318i's as well as some Golfs etc. Would love a Toyota GT86 but in that price range it's 12/13 plates and I'm wary about getting anything too old (though for the past 18 months I've been driving round in a 2000 Volvo V40 and it's done a job).

Ideally want a saloon, possibly an estate, a bit of power in the engine but not too much of a guzzler (might rule out the GT86, haven't looked at it's economical ratings) that's on less than 80k miles and in the above price range. Don't want an SUV but would consider certain hatchbacks. Haven't a clue what to do, but need a change and can maybe get a grand back for the Volvo.

I was thinking about changing to an XJ or XF, around a 2017/18 but you read up on the amount of issues with modern cars, and the Jaguar forum I'm on and I've decided I'm sticking with my arl 09 plate X now, as its been so reliable since I've owned it. Its likely going to need new sills this year, its a known issue with the range, but even at £800 for the job, it's still saving me money compared to getting rid and getting a newer car. If any GT86 you see has been looked after and the reliability reports are the usual Toyota standard, then there is nothing wrong with going for an older car

The kids still want me to take a lump sum and get an R8, but they can get lost, I'm back on the bike and getting a right kick from the power of that animal. They then said "cash in our premium bonds and get one", missus said fuck off

[Drinks Sangria]

I was thinking about changing to an XJ or XF, around a 2017/18 but you read up on the amount of issues with modern cars, and the Jaguar forum I'm on and I've decided I'm sticking with my arl 09 plate X now, as its been so reliable since I've owned it. Its likely going to need new sills this year, its a known issue with the range, but even at £800 for the job, it's still saving me money compared to getting rid and getting a newer car. If any GT86 you see has been looked after and the reliability reports are the usual Toyota standard, then there is nothing wrong with going for an older car

The kids still want me to take a lump sum and get an R8, but they can get lost, I'm back on the bike and getting a right kick from the power of that animal. They then said "cash in our premium bonds and get one", missus said fuck off

Sound financial advise there lad  No there's absolutely nothing wrong with an older car often, as I've found with this Volvo for the most part. I just overthink when it comes to cars and whilst it's not a lot for some, £12k is a lot for me to spend. Would love a GT86 if I could find a good example. I don't know much about cars so realistically depend on the honesty of the selling party and spotting anything that's obvious.

The 320d seems fairly sensible option but a GT86 might be my last chance to have something fun before I try and start a family in a few years' time.

My Grandad had a 92/93 (I think?) XJS and it was the baddest sounding car I've ever heard. Could hear him coming from a mile away and it looked absolutely class. Was gutted when he sold it about 2 years ago. The X-Type is a quality car, do have a massive soft spot for Jags, but they can be a bit expensive to run I hear? Saying that, the Volvo isn't cheap. Those Jags from that era still look great today I think.

[Nobby Reserve]

I was thinking about changing to an XJ or XF, around a 2017/18 but you read up on the amount of issues with modern cars, and the Jaguar forum I'm on and I've decided I'm sticking with my arl 09 plate X now, as its been so reliable since I've owned it. Its likely going to need new sills this year, its a known issue with the range, but even at £800 for the job, it's still saving me money compared to getting rid and getting a newer car. If any GT86 you see has been looked after and the reliability reports are the usual Toyota standard, then there is nothing wrong with going for an older car

The kids still want me to take a lump sum and get an R8, but they can get lost, I'm back on the bike and getting a right kick from the power of that animal. They then said "cash in our premium bonds and get one", missus said fuck off

I had an X-Type estate for about 2 months (was a fleet 'pool car' when waiting for my company car many years ago); would have been an 08 plate, metallic dark blue. Nice motor and I don't know why they got such a poor rep. Only quibble was a fault whereby every time I started the engine, the rear window would pop open (you could open just the window, not the whole estate boot door if you preferred). I'd have to hop out, push it shut, then get back in. Took it the dealers and they couldn't identify the problem.

[rob1966]

Sound financial advise there lad  No there's absolutely nothing wrong with an older car often, as I've found with this Volvo for the most part. I just overthink when it comes to cars and whilst it's not a lot for some, £12k is a lot for me to spend. Would love a GT86 if I could find a good example. I don't know much about cars so realistically depend on the honesty of the selling party and spotting anything that's obvious.

The 320d seems fairly sensible option but a GT86 might be my last chance to have something fun before I try and start a family in a few years' time.

My Grandad had a 92/93 (I think?) XJS and it was the baddest sounding car I've ever heard. Could hear him coming from a mile away and it looked absolutely class. Was gutted when he sold it about 2 years ago. The X-Type is a quality car, do have a massive soft spot for Jags, but they can be a bit expensive to run I hear? Saying that, the Volvo isn't cheap. Those Jags from that era still look great today I think.

The X shares a lot of components with Fords, so you replace some parts with a Ford part and not be ripped off. There are loads of decent Independent places, usually ex Jag staff, who will look after the cars for a fraction of the cost. Mine is a 2.2D and I can get over 55mpg on a run if I stick the cruise to 68mph, I still get 44mpg at an indicated 77mph.

I had an X-Type estate for about 2 months (was a fleet 'pool car' when waiting for my company car many years ago); would have been an 08 plate, metallic dark blue. Nice motor and I don't know why they got such a poor rep. Only quibble was a fault whereby every time I started the engine, the rear window would pop open (you could open just the window, not the whole estate boot door if you preferred). I'd have to hop out, push it shut, then get back in. Took it the dealers and they couldn't identify the problem.

The X-Type shares the same floor pan as the Mondeo, which was a brilliant car in its own right, so some soft twats said it was a rebadged Ford and that stuck. 85-90% of the car is Jaguar, the suspension is not interchangeable and as you will have seen, the interior is no way Ford.

Jag special operations actually made an 'R' version, for development purposes, these cars were never to be sold to the public, but some escaped and did get sold. It's either a 4.0 or a 4.2 engine in the thing, they are mental.

[Nobby Reserve]

The X-Type shares the same floor pan as the Mondeo, which was a brilliant car in its own right, so some soft twats said it was a rebadged Ford and that stuck. 85-90% of the car is Jaguar, the suspension is not interchangeable and as you will have seen, the interior is no way Ford.
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It does indeed. And, from the first Focus onwards, Ford took handling to a whole new level.

I had an early Focus and it was the best-handling car I've had. Seemed like it could defy physics at times.

[Graeme]

My new car is finally at the dealership, should be able to collect later this week.

Same make, model, colour and trim as this….

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/new/202205135665953

SUV haters gonna hate

[Corkboy]

It does indeed. And, from the first Focus onwards, Ford took handling to a whole new level.

I had an early Focus and it was the best-handling car I've had. Seemed like it could defy physics at times.

I had an ST170 for a few years and it handled brilliantly.

[rob1966]

It does indeed. And, from the first Focus onwards, Ford took handling to a whole new level.

I had an early Focus and it was the best-handling car I've had. Seemed like it could defy physics at times.

Focus RS is the most insane laugh out load car I've driven

[John C]

My new car is finally at the dealership, should be able to collect later this week.
Same make, model, colour and trim as this….
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/new/202205135665953
SUV haters gonna hate

Boss that mate
Like the colour.

[RAWK Meltdown #1]

Have got one of these on order.....

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid....(In fiery red)

UPDATE:

Was quoted "late July 2022" for this....but got a call from the dealership today saying it should be ready in 10 days time!!

Had a similar experience getting two ford EcoSports for clients of mine....they arrived many months ahead of the quoted lead times, so hopefully global production is ramping up to try and get it's backdated orders built and shipped!!

[Drinks Sangria]

Going car shopping next week. Don’t want the monthly or feel like I’m paying through the nose in interest so buying something outright, £11k - £13k budget.

Been looking at 3 series so far, willing to travel up to 100 miles for the right motor. Trying to see if I can find something that’s done an acceptable amount of miles and in good nick. Saw a 320d last night that was nice but the owner was a bellend and I don’t really want that man having my cash.

[ABZ Rover]

My new car is finally at the dealership, should be able to collect later this week.

Same make, model, colour and trim as this….

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/new/202205135665953

SUV haters gonna hate

Saw one of these on the road for the first time today.  Nice looking motor with quite an aggressive stance.

[Graeme]

Saw one of these on the road for the first time today.  Nice looking motor with quite an aggressive stance.

I’ve only seen one so far as well. Picking mine up tomorrow!

[thejbs]

I thought the cybertruck was a total mess when first unveiled, but the latest near-production models are even worse:



Man, that's a fugly beast.

[rob1966]

I thought the cybertruck was a total mess when first unveiled, but the latest near-production models are even worse:



Man, that's a fugly beast.

What 70's Sci-Fi programme is that from? It's surely based on the car from Logans Run?

[Nobby Reserve]

What 70's Sci-Fi programme is that from? It's surely based on the car from Logans Run?

"Thank you for riding JonnyCab"

[rob1966]

"Thank you for riding JonnyCab"

[Kalito]

Going car shopping next week. Don’t want the monthly or feel like I’m paying through the nose in interest so buying something outright, £11k - £13k budget.

Been looking at 3 series so far, willing to travel up to 100 miles for the right motor. Trying to see if I can find something that’s done an acceptable amount of miles and in good nick. Saw a 320d last night that was nice but the owner was a bellend and I don’t really want that man having my cash.

If you're still looking, try these. A few on there within your budget range.

https://www.stratstone.com/search/?filter=make:bmw--range:3%20series&sort=price:asc

https://www.evanshalshaw.com/search/used/cars/?filter=stocktype:used&filter=make:bmw--range:3%20series&filter=vehicletype:car

[Barneylfc∗]

I thought the cybertruck was a total mess when first unveiled, but the latest near-production models are even worse:



Man, that's a fugly beast.

I'm sure Craig said a few years back he'd put a deposit down on one of these. Screwing multiple rawkites out of £300k each makes sense now

[Drinks Sangria]

If you're still looking, try these. A few on there within your budget range.

https://www.stratstone.com/search/?filter=make:bmw--range:3%20series&sort=price:asc

https://www.evanshalshaw.com/search/used/cars/?filter=stocktype:used&filter=make:bmw--range:3%20series&filter=vehicletype:car

Thanks mate. I ended up getting a 420d Sport with a lot of nice extras on for a reasonable price, a 16 plate that had done 47k. Really liking it so far.

I sold my 51 plate V40 last night. Sad to see the workhorse go, but it was only a matter of time before it wouldn't go any longer. Got 18 months out of it and sold it for only £100 less than I paid.

[Kalito]

Thanks mate. I ended up getting a 420d Sport with a lot of nice extras on for a reasonable price, a 16 plate that had done 47k. Really liking it so far.

I sold my 51 plate V40 last night. Sad to see the workhorse go, but it was only a matter of time before it wouldn't go any longer. Got 18 months out of it and sold it for only £100 less than I paid.

Sounds like a cracking deal, that. Good stuff.

I've got the 335i M Sport X-drive.

Can't fuck with beamers.

[rob1966]

Not working tomorrow now, so off to Elvington instead to drive a Lambo LP560 and a Ferrari F430. Taking the eldest and he's either driving a Lambo again or a Ferrari.