Are 3 cars for one person too many?

Are 3 cars for one person too many?

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ChrisR99

Original Poster:

452 posts

110 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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First world problems, I know...

My dad currently has a 1 year old Range Rover Sport and a Defender 110 that's coming up for 3. Both are great cars in their own right and suit his needs, the RRS is the comfortable cruiser and the Defender is used for shopping etc.

Only problem now is, he's ordered a DB11 which we are collecting next weekend...so I've been trying to work out which of the cars needs to go as he doesn't use the two he has already (RRS done nearly 6k and the 110 not even done 10k!)

I think he should sell the Defender and just use the RRS for daily duties, and DB11 for special occasions, however he finds it a bit big for parking (but since when was a 110 easy to park?)

Thought about chopping the RRS and Defender in for something like an F-Pace but the RRS is a brilliant car and we'd be very sad to see it go, especially so soon.

Any thoughts?

SebastienClement

1,950 posts

139 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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Yes. I have thoughts.

They're his cars. If he has the means and the space then he can do what he wants?

ChrisR99

Original Poster:

452 posts

110 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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SebastienClement said:
Yes. I have thoughts.

They're his cars. If he has the means and the space then he can do what he wants?
Sorry should've said, he's thinking the same as me, having three is a bit excessive so I'm just asking other people's opinions on the matter.

powerstroke

10,283 posts

159 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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ChrisR99 said:
SebastienClement said:
Yes. I have thoughts.

They're his cars. If he has the means and the space then he can do what he wants?
Sorry should've said, he's thinking the same as me, having three is a bit excessive so I'm just asking other people's opinions on the matter.
No but Landrovers !!!! should be atleast one MX 5 if he is on pistonheads hehe

DS197

992 posts

105 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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A petrolhead can never have too many cars

GT03ROB

13,210 posts

220 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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Why is 3 excessive?

Willy Nilly

12,511 posts

166 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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Daily duties such as going to the shops, are much easier in a small car like a Fiesta. As he has the means and space I'd get rid of one of them for a small car, may be even a Leaf if he can do what he needs on a charge and keep a comfy cruiser for high days, holidays and err, cruising.

bobbo89

5,151 posts

144 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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If it were me i'd get rid of the 110 or RRS and just buy a Golf or something to run to the shops in

Jonmx

2,536 posts

212 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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3 is fine, if you have the space and the money then why not. It's nice having a choice of what to drive. For example I currently have a sorn'd MX5 and a VW Polo with a dropped valve, or if I'm brave I can ask my wife if I can borrow the Mini I bought her. laugh
Ask you dad out of the current two, if the garage was on fire and he only had time to get one out, which would it be, therein lies your answer.

Slow

6,973 posts

136 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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3 isn't that many.

Currently at uh.... 8 myself, 5 BMW's, Astra, rolls, merc

willisit

2,141 posts

230 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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The more the merrier. I'd have dozens if I had the money and space; I like to collect. There is a saying about bikers - if you only have one, you aren't a biker (or something). I only have one. I want more. :P

But in all seriousness; I have a classic (DeLorean) that I'm restoring. I also have a daily driver and a weekend car. That's three and they are all different for different purposes. So, three is about right. Ahem. biggrin

Cold

15,207 posts

89 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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Chop both the RRS and 110 in for an SVR RRS. biggrin

HerrSchnell

2,342 posts

198 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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RRS likely to depreciate a lot more heavily than the 110 and his mileage in it is conservative so I'd say drop the RRS and use the DB11 as it's replacement.

Meridius

1,608 posts

151 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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I think 3 cars might actually be the perfect amount while still being able to enjoy all 3 regularly. Something nice but practical for everyday use, fancy sports car for when you want to go for a proper blast and a classic restoration for special occasions.

Your dads doing it just about right. Id get rid of the Defender 110 and maybe replace it with a classic, one he can shine up with a cloth and oogle at.

ChrisR99

Original Poster:

452 posts

110 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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Thanks, interesting responses!

I like the idea of a Leaf or something for shopping but I expect that he would say if he were to change any of the cars it would be changing two for one. I'd like to see the RRS used more as I feel it is wasted just sitting on the drive.

The problem with the RRS is it fills both briefs of the 110 and DB11 to a certain extent, it's powerful enough, comfy and practical, so it's diicult trying to work out what to change it for. I personally love it so am trying to keep hold of it for as long as possible!

I wouldn't think 3 cars is too many if he actually used them, it's just a waste them sitting around and diesels especially don't like that... I feel that the RRS could fulfill daily duties and the DB11 could be the special car.

A Disco Sport would be a good replacement for both LR'S due to it being a bit smaller, but no petrol option as yet. frown

ChrisR99

Original Poster:

452 posts

110 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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Cold said:
Chop both the RRS and 110 in for an SVR RRS. biggrin
I tried that! He said that the DB11 fills the powerful car criteria. frown

The RRS is an SDV6 and it's just a superb all rounder, I'd just like to see it used to its potential.

ChilliWhizz

11,990 posts

160 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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I'm running three cars with a fourth (MGB awaiting restoration) in the garage...

I work from home or away so don't have a daily commute, which I think makes car choices a little easier..

I also live on my own, but have... Old Golf (stopped depreciating around 10 years ago), but it's a cracking piece of kit for going shopping, taking crap to the tip (including garden rubbish), or leaving in the pub car park (regular occurrence), costs little to run but is a bit heavy on juice (VR6).

The other two are 'toys', a highly modified (in the right places) Chimaera 500 and a V8 Vantage. The Chim is huge fun for roof down hooning and track days, and the Aston is, er, well it's an Aston, and that's the only explanation it needs smile

In answer to the OP's question, in my personal opinion, three cars are not too many for one person. If I had more garage space and more money I would have more cars... Actually, I proper fancy a Morgan 3 wheeler scratchchin

Congrats to your Dad with the DB11 purchase, hopefully it won't spend too much time sitting in his garage biggrin

GetCarter

29,358 posts

278 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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I know a bloke with 21 cars in 21 garages living in a one bedroom cottage. THAT'S a petrol head!

Bill

52,483 posts

254 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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ChrisR99 said:
The problem with the RRS is it fills both briefs of the 110 and DB11 to a certain extent, it's powerful enough, comfy and practical, so it's diicult trying to work out what to change it for. I personally love it so am trying to keep hold of it for as long as possible!
That would be my PoV. Get rid of the RRS and enjoy two very different cars.

vikingaero

10,256 posts

168 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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Number of cars you should have can be expressed as n=1, where n is the current number you own.