So what car have you been obsessing about today?? (Vol 2)

[darren9]

A nice looking 205gti (1.6 version) went for we'll under SOTW money on eBay last night. Original bar the half leather interior out of the 1.9 and only half an hr away SWMBO said she hates them and wouldn't have it on the drive, sometimes I wonder why I married her.

Also occupying my thoughts today is a ford focus ST with mountune tuning. One passed me while I was walking my dog last night and sounded brilliant. So much so that I'm fighting the urge to drive down to a garage and talk about PX'ing the current car.

[Petrolhead95]

My perfect Bugatti seems to be for sale, black on black. Only £5 more expensive than an Enzo as well!







http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

[Dave Hedgehog]

Petrolhead95 said:

My perfect Bugatti seems to be for sale, black on black. Only £5 more expensive than an Enzo as well!







http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

after the post recently on there stupid running costs (80 grand for an alternator lol) i have lost all interest in them

[Petrolhead95]

Dave Hedgehog said:

after the post recently on there stupid running costs (80 grand for an alternator lol) i have lost all interest in them

As I've said before, if you can afford to buy a Veyron, you can afford to run a Veyron. Although some of the part prices are completely ridiculous!

[Fabric]

Something unusual yet capable, to deal with the rain and floods forecast tomorrow. I'd actually consider donating a testicle to complete my planned journey in this, instead of a gutless 1.9 N/A diesel. Sigh.







http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/find/4100_results....

[darren9]

...brilliant, now I'm looking at discoveries, you're a bad influence! The wife wants another dog, wonder if I can convince her we need a 4x4 to ferry them around in?

[Leins]

Back on Listers again today. Wouldn't mind as I've no real interest in most Jags, but can't stop thinking about these for some reason (those wheels too ):

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

[Otter Smacker]

Was obsessing about that very one last week.

Stunning as a convertable and in black too, and this sold at auction for £18,975!
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20140/lot/346/

Gotta have to save me pennies

Edited by Otter Smacker on Thursday 11th October 17:35

[RESSE]

Otter Smacker said:

Was obsessing about that very one last week.

Stunning as a convertable and in black too, and this sold at auction for £18,975!
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20140/lot/346/

Gotta have to save me pennies

Edited by Otter Smacker on Thursday 11th October 17:35

Stop showing photos of the Jaguars - I want one so much it makes my head hurt!

Classic and Sports Car did a great article of these a few months ago.

[JayTee94]

Thursday 11th October 2012



Vauxhall VX220

Today has been a long day at work - I have a cold, I am tired and it is raining but fear not! Last time the above came together in one day - I took the girly option of obsessing about a long drive in an Audi Q7 V12 TDI as it had heated everything. Today is different though, I am finding (unsuprisingly) that my learner Megane is not the most engaging car to drive down a great twisty roads nearby so in comes this. I may still have a cold at the end of the journey - but I will be more awake and it would brighten my day up from the fairly grey/crap day I have had. Now I may be a while - I will check the back of my sofa.....












...for that tissue to blow my nose!

[GroundEffect]

Dave Hedgehog said:

Petrolhead95 said:

My perfect Bugatti seems to be for sale, black on black. Only £5 more expensive than an Enzo as well!







http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

after the post recently on there stupid running costs (80 grand for an alternator lol) i have lost all interest in them

Because otherwise, a £1Million pound car would a reasonable economic decision?

[carlove]

JayTee94 said:

Thursday 11th October 2012



Vauxhall VX220

Today has been a long day at work - I have a cold, I am tired and it is raining but fear not! Last time the above came together in one day - I took the girly option of obsessing about a long drive in an Audi Q7 V12 TDI as it had heated everything. Today is different though, I am finding (unsuprisingly) that my learner Megane is not the most engaging car to drive down a great twisty roads nearby so in comes this. I may still have a cold at the end of the journey - but I will be more awake and it would brighten my day up from the fairly grey/crap day I have had. Now I may be a while - I will check the back of my sofa.....












...for that tissue to blow my nose!

MTFU! Colds are for pussies, I have the flu!

Now, while sitting at home I realised my 159 was much nicer than the Lancer, nicer interior, nicer quality, better looks, smarter and the AA men were always a good laugh So I have been obsessing about a 159, preferably a TI in red.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

At least I can plug an iPod into the Lancer and the Lancer is considerably faster and doesn't sound like a tractor.


I like the VX220 but I am far too tall for one (educated guess), does look fantastic though.

[hesnotthemessiah]

This......

I used to own one years ago....wish I still had it..



http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

[MrFrodo]

Not a huge fan of the XK driving experience (a bit too comfort-orientated for my liking) but I saw a very tidy series one XK8 yesterday morning and it did look like rather a good way of wafting round.

A quick glance in the classifieds suggests they've actually held their value better than expected.

[Petrolhead95]

I wonder if I could insure this as my first car





http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

[Baryonyx]

I don't see why not, what engine does it have?

[Petrolhead95]

Baryonyx said:

I don't see why not, what engine does it have?

1.6

[Baryonyx]

Petrolhead95 said:

1.6

Shouldn't be a problem then, would make a great first car too if the price is right.

[JayTee94]

Petrolhead95 said:

I wonder if I could insure this as my first car





http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

PH95, you do confuse me sometimes.

I do like that idea of a bigger car though, and an Audi would be interesting - unsure on that era though. It looks soo dated and boring and that colour is questionable - B6 Audi A4 shape though, oh yes!

Speaking of first cars, are you taking your lessons or passing your tests? IIRC you have an angry wasp moped.

[Petrolhead95]

JayTee94 said:

PH95, you do confuse me sometimes.

I do like that idea of a bigger car though, and an Audi would be interesting - unsure on that era though. It looks soo dated and boring and that colour is questionable - B6 Audi A4 shape though, oh yes!

Speaking of first cars, are you taking your lessons or passing your tests? IIRC you have an angry wasp moped.

Well I want one in Burgundy, but this one has low mileage and is in excellent condition, so I'll adjust my preferences.

Just got my motorbike licence so within the next month I'll start learning to drive, but I'm already looking at cars, so if I see a bargain like this, I can just stow it away in the garage for a few months.

Yes, I have a hairdryer, had it since the day after I turned 16 but now I have a full licence I'm looking into an Aprilia RS125, but I occasionally ride my dads Daytona 675.