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But we expect second child, so Mondeo may come soon.
 
Oh now that Prelude is nice. I'd die for one of them (with that particular dashboard). So hard to find unmolested, un-rusty examples today though. *sigh*

Gimme a shout if you ever think about selling this in a few years. :lol:

But we expect second child, so Mondeo may come soon.
That's a Focus mate.
 
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OK mate, you can have 1st refusal



Oh now that Prelude is nice. I'd die for one of them (with that particular dashboard). So hard to find unmolested, un-rusty examples today though. *sigh*

Gimme a shout if you ever think about selling this in a few years. :lol:

But we expect second child, so Mondeo may come soon.
That's a Focus mate.
 
A few months back I jumped ship from my 2007 BMW 3 series to the MG6 2015 TL in gun metal grey. What a difference - considerably quicker than the BMW and much more loaded with kit. Tax is only £30/yr. Build quality fairly similar to my 3 series. The BMW did not hold its value too well and I expect the same for the MG6 - if I lose 2.5k per year that will be expected (I only paid £13,600 as it was the ex demo model, instead of £18,600). The car is designed, engineered and final assembly - in the UK but much of the parts are Chinese. But then again I think much of the parts of my old BMW were from china.

Here is my new car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtiWw6qTZZM

My MG dealer has shown greater courtesy in 3 months than I ever had from 7 years from BMW. In addition when you drive a BMW other road users treat you with contempt, not so in the MG.

I like the sporty handling of the MG - I believe it won the BTCC 2014 and was rated one of the best handling cars by Auto Express.

What's everyone else driving these days?
 
A few months back I jumped ship from my 2007 BMW 3 series to the MG6 2015 TL in gun metal grey. What a difference - considerably quicker than the BMW and much more loaded with kit. Tax is only £30/yr. Build quality fairly similar to my 3 series. The BMW did not hold its value too well and I expect the same for the MG6 - if I lose 2.5k per year that will be expected (I only paid £13,600 as it was the ex demo model, instead of £18,600). The car is designed, engineered and final assembly - in the UK but much of the parts are Chinese. But then again I think much of the parts of my old BMW were from china.

Here is my new car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtiWw6qTZZM

My MG dealer has shown greater courtesy in 3 months than I ever had from 7 years from BMW. In addition when you drive a BMW other road users treat you with contempt, not so in the MG.

I like the sporty handling of the MG - I believe it won the BTCC 2014 and was rated one of the best handling cars by Auto Express.

What's everyone else driving these days?
I am amazed I never posted this when I got it nearly 3 years ago... But here's my AudiSport A1.uploadfromtaptalk1449050696985.jpg
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I understand this is a stale thread, but I must annouce I sold my Rover 200 (remember?)! Yes, it lasted 17 years, bought new in 1998.

Despite it's old age and lousy reputation, it was a very dependable car and only ever let me down twice (and one of the times was 10 meters from my home). I was really sad to let it go, it was taken down and dismantled since nobody seemed to want to buy it. My girl cried like a baby (well, she is 8 years old), and I had to take her on a final stroll to the river on the Rover for proper goodbyes. With photos. Sad day. It had to go, for my wife needed long commutes through the mountains and I was a bit scared of the safety in case of accident. A newer car should always be better in that regard, so we decided to finally replace the Rover.

To lighten things up a bit, I got a new car (obviously)! It's a brand new Renault Clio GT Sports Tourer 120 EDC. A pretty face, 120 BHP engine, automatic gearbox with paddle-shift, lots of tech, a bit roomier than the Rover (but no much), basically a winning formula. I love it!

There's a small button labeled "RS-Drive" on the dashboard. Once you press the thing, the car seems to be a different one: the gearbox keeps engine RPM on the higher half of the range (to deliver power fast when solicited without a gear change), the steering becomes a lot stiffer, and the throttle pedal more linear. The ESP is cut in half, so the car allows a lot more freedom (and mistakes), and gears shift faster. It's great!

I'll finish with a few pics here.

Have fun!
 
I still miss my car :(

wish the wife would let me get another one..
 

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I can't remember which page I posted on but I'm still running my VW Golf!
 
We have the Same Lotus Elise as Trixster but in the pale blue with the silver wheels. Its not an everyday runner though, just for summer.
 
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Not my cars but same year/color... Not as many American members, so it might be nice to see some good USA additions. The Saturns are a bit boring but they haul the clan just fine...

87 Fiero GT Fastback
05 Saturn Relay
08 Cadillac STS-V
09 Saturn Aura

Caddy and Fiero sleeping until warm.
 
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Cool car Fitzsteve, I love the styling of the RX8 but put of by the high running costs.
Would make a good weekend toy.

I have 4 cars, 2 runners, Rover 25 and BMW 218d and 2 none running TR7s.

John
 
I have a 55 focus diesel. Bought it cheap £800ish because its covered in dints (previous owners girl friend attacked it :) ) Its got 140k miles on it and i will run it until it dies. It comfy and it does about 70-80 miles on a tenner.
 
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