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Post by unclebob on Jan 2, 2019 17:19:21 GMT
Wife said why don’t you take the Lexus out for a few hours ...so I did and the smile factor has come back 😎😎 was going to put the top down but only 6deg.... I’m enthusiastic but not that much 😄😄 So I’ll put it down to winter blues 👍🏻 I was getting close to a short list of 2016 Rav4 petrol or Mazda CX-3 2.0 petrol but no need now 👍🏻👍🏻Side note.. Mazda still uses a torque converter which surprised me. So you’ve had a mid winter crisis the Bob  Im still looking for a summer convertible but it’s hard finding what I want. Still favour the V6 Alfa.. excellent time of year to find one if you can ....don’t stop looking 👍🏻👍🏻 |
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Post by unclebob on Jan 2, 2019 17:22:59 GMT
 At least it's cheaper than a new car Bob. Ref hat/coat for roof down driving, we have a couple of Trapper hats that I keep in the car and a pair of secondhand sheepskin flying jackets. Haven't felt the need to use the ear flaps on the hats as yet so only look mildly ridiculous as opposed to completely hysterical. Nice wool scarf and we're good to go. Thought I would need gloves but not the case. Did find a pearl harbour type Japanese pilot flying hat on the internet but felt itwas a bit too close to the wire as in good or bad taste 😉 |
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Post by clarki on Jan 3, 2019 15:13:04 GMT
Yes, we often re-asses what we need a car for and it's simple. You need 1 car to get you from A to B.
So what we did was;
1 = workhorse.
1 = nice.
1 = fun.
1 = trackdays.
Hmmm, not really got the hang of this, doh!!
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Post by unclebob on Jan 3, 2019 15:47:33 GMT
Yes, we often re-asses what we need a car for and it's simple. You need 1 car to get you from A to B. So what we did was; 1 = workhorse. 1 = nice. 1 = fun. 1 = trackdays. Hmmm, not really got the hang of this, doh!! So you’re saying I need four cars 🙄......not saving me any money are you 😄😄😄😉 |
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Post by clarki on Jan 3, 2019 16:15:03 GMT
No, read carefully, you need 1 car...to get you from A to B.
But fcuk me that would be boring!! Buy 5.
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Post by phaeton on Jan 3, 2019 16:41:20 GMT
Yes, we often re-asses what we need a car for and it's simple. You need 1 car to get you from A to B. So what we did was; 1 = workhorse. 1 = nice. 1 = fun. 1 = trackdays. Hmmm, not really got the hang of this, doh!! So you’re saying I need four cars 🙄......not saving me any money are you 😄😄😄😉
I disagree, I'm sure I could sell your Lexus & buy 4 cars that will easily fit the list, but then again I don't care what my cars look like.
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Post by unclebob on Jan 3, 2019 16:43:14 GMT
So you’re saying I need four cars 🙄......not saving me any money are you 😄😄😄😉
I disagree, I'm sure I could sell your Lexus & buy 4 cars that will easily fit the list, but then again I don't care what my cars look like.
Ok your budget is 12k find 4 cars 😉 |
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Post by clarki on Jan 3, 2019 17:10:21 GMT
So you’re saying I need four cars 🙄......not saving me any money are you 😄😄😄😉
I disagree, I'm sure I could sell your Lexus & buy 4 cars that will easily fit the list, but then again I don't care what my cars look like.
To be fair the trackday car is now sold (was becoming too valuable, who'd have thought that of a Renault!!). So really it's only 3 cars to find now, but 5 is still better lol |
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Post by clarki on Jan 3, 2019 18:52:10 GMT
I disagree, I'm sure I could sell your Lexus & buy 4 cars that will easily fit the list, but then again I don't care what my cars look like.
Ok your budget is 12k find 4 cars 😉 You know, i'm actually on ebay playing that game!! Yes, sad, I know. But we've all done it |
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Post by firemac on Jan 3, 2019 20:45:14 GMT
Bob, I think that you have started a ball rolling here. MBH seems to have a severe hankering after another 3-door RAV. Looks like we're off on a car hunt this weekend. Seen a few auto 3-doors on Autotrader and they look promising. Yes, I know they are stupid prices but that's the market and people still want them. Unfortunately it seems the XWD Saab is going to have to go......  |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jan 3, 2019 22:14:37 GMT
Well Mrs P is loving this 3 door and I must admit although it's a couple of years older than Ol; Blue and has more mileage the ride is really comfy more than Ol' Blue so to whet your appetites even more here are a couple more piccys of it for the new year, and yes i'm still managing to keep it fairly clean :TU:   |
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Post by davrav on Jan 3, 2019 22:21:19 GMT
Nice :TU:
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Post by unclebob on Jan 3, 2019 22:39:52 GMT
Bob, I think that you have started a ball rolling here. MBH seems to have a severe hankering after another 3-door RAV. Looks like we're off on a car hunt this weekend. Seen a few auto 3-doors on Autotrader and they look promising. Yes, I know they are stupid prices but that's the market and people still want them. Unfortunately it seems the XWD Saab is going to have to go......  Think to save messing about go straight down to the dealer in the west county and get your wallet out .....7-8k should buy a nice one 👍🏻👍🏻 westcountryvaluecarsdevon.co.uk |
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Post by clarki on Jan 3, 2019 23:05:41 GMT
Bob, I think that you have started a ball rolling here. MBH seems to have a severe hankering after another 3-door RAV. Looks like we're off on a car hunt this weekend. Seen a few auto 3-doors on Autotrader and they look promising. Yes, I know they are stupid prices but that's the market and people still want them. Unfortunately it seems the XWD Saab is going to have to go...... Think to save messing about go straight down to the dealer in the west county and get your wallet out .....7-8k should buy a nice one 👍🏻👍🏻 westcountryvaluecarsdevon.co.ukGood shout. 3 doors are cool, but as pointed out, no longer cheap. Probably depreciation free motoring, what's not to like. |
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Post by davidwilson on Jan 4, 2019 13:17:35 GMT
Think to save messing about go straight down to the dealer in the west county and get your wallet out .....7-8k should buy a nice one 👍🏻👍🏻 westcountryvaluecarsdevon.co.ukGood shout. 3 doors are cool, but as pointed out, no longer cheap. Probably depreciation free motoring, what's not to like. I do like them a lot but in answer to "what's not to like", for me it would be £315 road tax. |
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