Buying a car you have always wanted
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Well I did and I was thoroughly dissapointed...
I have always loved fast Fords especially Escort Cosworths.
I decided it was time and I was in a good position to buy a Escort Cosworth Big Turbo Lux evidently it was running 500bhp but this wasn't the problem.
I went to view it down London - I am in the Highlands so it was a fair trek.
Went their, It was a lovely genuine car. I took it for a test drive and loved it so I bought it.
Whilst driving home (about 100miles) into the journey I realised I was not to fond of it. It drove perfect. And had a normal map and a full power map with anti lag ect. It was built by a well respected tuner and had low miles and owners and most importantly it was Red.
I loved staring at it in my garage and so did everyone else, and was driving everyday as I don't like to keep a car off the road never been a fan of it.
It was "NOTHING" like I thought it would be. I'm not sure what I expected but I was very dissapointed so have since sold the car on.
It has left me feeling very gutted. And has put me off them.
The plus side was the spool off the Garret GT35R was MENTAL and it was by far the fastest car I have owned. It sounded insane. That part I enjoyed...
Anyone else ever done this?
I have always loved fast Fords especially Escort Cosworths.
I decided it was time and I was in a good position to buy a Escort Cosworth Big Turbo Lux evidently it was running 500bhp but this wasn't the problem.
I went to view it down London - I am in the Highlands so it was a fair trek.
Went their, It was a lovely genuine car. I took it for a test drive and loved it so I bought it.
Whilst driving home (about 100miles) into the journey I realised I was not to fond of it. It drove perfect. And had a normal map and a full power map with anti lag ect. It was built by a well respected tuner and had low miles and owners and most importantly it was Red.
I loved staring at it in my garage and so did everyone else, and was driving everyday as I don't like to keep a car off the road never been a fan of it.
It was "NOTHING" like I thought it would be. I'm not sure what I expected but I was very dissapointed so have since sold the car on.
It has left me feeling very gutted. And has put me off them.
The plus side was the spool off the Garret GT35R was MENTAL and it was by far the fastest car I have owned. It sounded insane. That part I enjoyed...
Anyone else ever done this?
Edited by TheHighlander on Sunday 19th May 00:32
Yes. I bought a BMW E31 840ci which was my dream car.
However, the sunroof was bust and, had the garage not took it back, would have cost me £1000+ to fix. The shock of potential expense, average drive and 20mpg took the shine off ownership.
Although I'd love another, the 'stress' of ownership puts me off every time.
However, the sunroof was bust and, had the garage not took it back, would have cost me £1000+ to fix. The shock of potential expense, average drive and 20mpg took the shine off ownership.
Although I'd love another, the 'stress' of ownership puts me off every time.
Oh and I kept thinking someone would steal the Cossy it got ALOT of attention wherever it was left it ended up with loads of people looking around it.
It had a good alarm system and crime is low where we stay but it was always at the back of my mind. And it never has been with any of my previous cars, RSs, M3s ect.....
My cousin has just bought a Red Escort Cossy and loves it but its not for me anymore....Wasted so much money as a kid buying Cossy models ect haha.
My other dream car is a Ferrari 355 but hmmmmmmm.
It had a good alarm system and crime is low where we stay but it was always at the back of my mind. And it never has been with any of my previous cars, RSs, M3s ect.....
My cousin has just bought a Red Escort Cossy and loves it but its not for me anymore....Wasted so much money as a kid buying Cossy models ect haha.
My other dream car is a Ferrari 355 but hmmmmmmm.
A friend is about to do the same with a sierra cosworth hes wanted one for 10 years since he was 15 I hope it lives upto his expectations hes comming from a tuned octavia vrs.
I've always wondered if some cars I day dream about would live upto it those are usually porsches though so I think they would
I've always wondered if some cars I day dream about would live upto it those are usually porsches though so I think they would
I hope it works out well for him buddy.
Well I have loved these from as long as I remember and being 26 I thought it was time.
I was like a kid when I bought it and when reality set in I'm not sure what was going on.
All the years of hype to myself and looking at them on the net was just gone.....
It has set doubt in my head about alot of cars.
And it wasn't due to the cars age or anything as everything was tight like a virgin and smooth like butter.
Cheeky wee snap of her
Well I have loved these from as long as I remember and being 26 I thought it was time.
I was like a kid when I bought it and when reality set in I'm not sure what was going on.
All the years of hype to myself and looking at them on the net was just gone.....
It has set doubt in my head about alot of cars.
And it wasn't due to the cars age or anything as everything was tight like a virgin and smooth like butter.
Cheeky wee snap of her
There is that saying about never meeting your heroes.
I have always loved Ferraris, as a kid thought it would be the first car I would buy when I got rich (how delusional was I on that bit). Finally got a chance to drive a 360 on one of those experience days and was underwhelmed with the car in general. On paper it was the most powerful car I had even driven and would no doubt be the best handling one too, but it just didn't do anything for me.
I no longer have one on my "Lottery list".
I have always loved Ferraris, as a kid thought it would be the first car I would buy when I got rich (how delusional was I on that bit). Finally got a chance to drive a 360 on one of those experience days and was underwhelmed with the car in general. On paper it was the most powerful car I had even driven and would no doubt be the best handling one too, but it just didn't do anything for me.
I no longer have one on my "Lottery list".
Done it a few times.
Was obsessed with Ford Capri's since before I passed my test - eventually could afford the insurance so bought a 2.8i - I loved it but it wasnt fast by any stretch of the imagination.
More recently I had wanted a 330i for a good few years but knew it would be thirsty so when I changed jobs to work close to home I took the plunge as I figured even if it was thirsty I'd still be able to afford the fuel. I spent good money on a low mileage high spec Sport Touring and although it was very capable the shine went off it very quickly - its 20mpg thirst got on my nerves within 3 months, good as it was I couldnt get on with the Auto box, and despite a full service history I lived in fear of something expensive breaking on it. I kept it 8 months.
Having said that I've also obsessed about stuff, bought it and its been amazing so there are 2 sides to the coin.
Was obsessed with Ford Capri's since before I passed my test - eventually could afford the insurance so bought a 2.8i - I loved it but it wasnt fast by any stretch of the imagination.
More recently I had wanted a 330i for a good few years but knew it would be thirsty so when I changed jobs to work close to home I took the plunge as I figured even if it was thirsty I'd still be able to afford the fuel. I spent good money on a low mileage high spec Sport Touring and although it was very capable the shine went off it very quickly - its 20mpg thirst got on my nerves within 3 months, good as it was I couldnt get on with the Auto box, and despite a full service history I lived in fear of something expensive breaking on it. I kept it 8 months.
Having said that I've also obsessed about stuff, bought it and its been amazing so there are 2 sides to the coin.
This sort of thing happens all the time, because people get something in their head and can't get it out.
They've not thought-it-through - they've added a lot of gloss to the concept and it tends to go Pete Tong.
The thing is tho, if you'd not bought it you'd STILL be wanting one - sometimes you just have to do the thing and move on.
I much prefer it when you get something which is more workmanlike or need-based and discover it's amazing - that's the better way through life I think - don't get hung-up on too many 'desires' and all that
Esp on my income!!
They've not thought-it-through - they've added a lot of gloss to the concept and it tends to go Pete Tong.
The thing is tho, if you'd not bought it you'd STILL be wanting one - sometimes you just have to do the thing and move on.
I much prefer it when you get something which is more workmanlike or need-based and discover it's amazing - that's the better way through life I think - don't get hung-up on too many 'desires' and all that
Esp on my income!!
No I've never bought anything that disappointed (apart from 1 non-runner I bought for £250 and didn't like once I'd put it back on the road).
Two things here spring to mind:
The car -
Lots of people seem to hold cars on a pedestal. Doesn't matter if it's basically a crap car with a big engine (like a Cosworth) or exotica (like a Ferrari). People seem to get an image in their mind about what the car will be like to drive and own but sometimes fail to check this against reality. What do other owners think? Was that Hollywood movie a true reflection of real life? Etc etc.
The buyer -
How many disappointed buyers know themselves very well? It's absolutely fine to test drive a car and not like it, but to go on to buy it? It's important to do a bit of soul searching and realise what attributes and qualities you actually enjoy in a car. Do you prefer things engineered well, so the car is clinical like a Porsche or do you just think you do, and actually prefer things slightly rough round the edges leaving the driver/owner more things to do?
I've recently driven a California and although a very nice car, it probably isn't for me although I admired the car in general. I still reckon a classic Ferrari such as a 308GTB is perhaps more my sort of thing though
Two things here spring to mind:
The car -
Lots of people seem to hold cars on a pedestal. Doesn't matter if it's basically a crap car with a big engine (like a Cosworth) or exotica (like a Ferrari). People seem to get an image in their mind about what the car will be like to drive and own but sometimes fail to check this against reality. What do other owners think? Was that Hollywood movie a true reflection of real life? Etc etc.
The buyer -
How many disappointed buyers know themselves very well? It's absolutely fine to test drive a car and not like it, but to go on to buy it? It's important to do a bit of soul searching and realise what attributes and qualities you actually enjoy in a car. Do you prefer things engineered well, so the car is clinical like a Porsche or do you just think you do, and actually prefer things slightly rough round the edges leaving the driver/owner more things to do?
I've recently driven a California and although a very nice car, it probably isn't for me although I admired the car in general. I still reckon a classic Ferrari such as a 308GTB is perhaps more my sort of thing though
As a kid i always loved fast Audis then the B7 RS4 launched, instantly thought it was exactly all the car I could ever want. So I ordered one, went spec heavy, waited a while for it be built, waited another month after it was built to register it on to a 57 reg. September 1st 2007 was collection day, I was very excited as you can probably appreciate. When I went to collect the car it was right outside the showroom front door and there were a couple of blokes there taking pictures of it who were just passing, as you can imagine it was a proud moment. I drove the car home and honestly within the first ten minutes I knew I didn't like it, I don't know why but I just didn't like it. I kept the it for five months by which time I had seriously fallen out with it. Looking back I do not regret it and I still respect fast Audis but I just know they are not for me.
Lusted after a F355 for 16 years and last year, after a search that took 2 years, I bought one. Probably the best purchase of my entire life!
Some years ago I had set my sights on a Z350. On paper it ticked all the right boxes. Never have I been so thoroughly disappointed on a test drive. Yes it had a lusty engine and was a real 'hairy chested' drive but the lack of rearward travel on the seat causing a most uncomfortable driving position, the cheap (oh so cheap) interior and gearbox noise coupled with rear wheel road roar that served to drown out any enjoyable engine note or, indeed, made the ICE totally redundant sealed its fate.
Some years ago I had set my sights on a Z350. On paper it ticked all the right boxes. Never have I been so thoroughly disappointed on a test drive. Yes it had a lusty engine and was a real 'hairy chested' drive but the lack of rearward travel on the seat causing a most uncomfortable driving position, the cheap (oh so cheap) interior and gearbox noise coupled with rear wheel road roar that served to drown out any enjoyable engine note or, indeed, made the ICE totally redundant sealed its fate.
My MX5 wasn't so much a dream car, but one I had high expectations of. Got it new in 2011, the exact spec etc.
It was great, very nice. That's it. My wife, who likes cars too, just saw it as a car.
I was expecting to fall in love.
We sold it after 18 months, and often now talk about getting back into our previous 2 seaters, fatally flawed but characterful MG TFs.....
I feel sort of let down by my feelings. The Mazda was great......but I didn't love it. I still get misty eyed over a nice clean 10 year old MGF though.
It was great, very nice. That's it. My wife, who likes cars too, just saw it as a car.
I was expecting to fall in love.
We sold it after 18 months, and often now talk about getting back into our previous 2 seaters, fatally flawed but characterful MG TFs.....
I feel sort of let down by my feelings. The Mazda was great......but I didn't love it. I still get misty eyed over a nice clean 10 year old MGF though.
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