Worrying moment

[skeeterm5]

This morning I walke out to the car and for the first time ever found myself not looking forward to starting it up and pulling away. In fact, I felt so odd about it I took the wifes car instead.

I worry that overnight I have suddenly fallen out of love with the M5, I have no idea why, what a strange morning and I wonder if it will pass?

S

[neilcoker]

sometimes i look at the mrs like that but a quik ride and im back in love

[ecain63]

neilcoker said:

sometimes i look at the mrs like that but a quik ride and im back in love

Like!

[krisdelta]

Why not rent a diesel fiesta for a weekend? That will probably cure you for life

[cerb4.5lee]

skeeterm5 said:

This morning I walke out to the car and for the first time ever found myself not looking forward to starting it up and pulling away. In fact, I felt so odd about it I took the wifes car instead.

I worry that overnight I have suddenly fallen out of love with the M5, I have no idea why, what a strange morning and I wonder if it will pass?

S

Are you fancying a change then? i would certainly like to own one but the fuel would send me bankrupt!

[retreat]

I get that feeling sometimes, wind the window down and give it some, all sorted...

[M5MarkM]

I had that feeling and DID make a change... 6 months later I was back in a newer M5.... grass isn;t greener on the other side

[C11EWM]

I kind of did that. Had an 05 M5 with all the toys got rid due to business expansion then year later looked for new toy and the only thing I kept going back to was another M5.
I don't think I will ever sell it.

[skeeterm5]

Thanks chaps. This is my 3rd M5 and having left the fold I have returned twice before so I understand that the grass isn't always greener.

But having slept on it, I think that the time has come for a change. Now trawling through the classifieds looking for something that peeks my interest.

S

[retreat]

XKRs sound fantastic and look pretty reasonable, what are you looking for?

[Charlie Michael]

Whats the budget and other requirements? I always love a bit of classified hunting,

[Contigo]

A quick tunnel blast with the windows and roof down in M button mode will soon bring that love back!

[leeson660]

Just to echo a few other comments drive something normal (slower the better) for a few weeks.

I recently bought an 04 Ford Transit which I love to bits and drove that for the first two weeks. Getting back in the CS was absolutely incredible - my brain completely reset and the //M felt every bit as special as the first drive

[rainmasterb]

neilcoker said:

sometimes i look at the mrs like that but a quik ride and im back in love

Quite possibly my favourite forum response of all time - legendary!!!

[skeeterm5]

Ok so an update.

Have decided to change, budget up to 40k or so, must be fun to drive and not stupid in terms of running costs. Number of seats/doors not important, oh and must be reliable - I buy cars to drive, not park in the garage, so it will be a daily driver

So long list narrowed to a short list;

Modern stuff;
- GT-R
- Ferrari, choice between 360, 355 and 456
- Jag XKR
- 911 TT
- Lotus Evora

Have also developed half an idea about something a little older which would be different such as;
- Lotus Esprit, one of the last with the V8
- Escort Cosworth (possibly a Sierra??)

This may turn out to be nostalgic rubbish though!!!

Have I missed anything? Been on the phone to various dealers today seeking test drives over the coming days.

S

[Contigo]

One I would not rule out is either the Maserati GranSport or the GranTurismo.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3613423.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4175355.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3246805.htm

Both stunning and if a Fezza is on your list then I'd go for the newer Maserati's over an older 360.

[ecain63]

Yeah, as late and low mileage GranTourismo as you can get. Epic sound and lovely to the eye. Not the fastest car ever but that sound...........

[skeeterm5]

Hadnt thought about the Maser..... will take a look

S

[t8cmf]

911 TT if it was my money. Epic machine.

[retreat]

GTR always held my attention, lots of road prescence but servicing required every 6 months...