The Joy of Running an Old Shed

[aaron_2000]

Starjet99 said:

Thesprucegoose said:

the choice to save money...The vast majority drive sheds to save money, i can't imagine anyone with means would choose a ropey old car over a new lease deal.

You imagine wrong

When the choice was between a leased 116i or a ropey ST170, I made the right choice

[Pat H]

rich12 said:

I wonder at what point in your ownership did it become a 'shed'?

It was when the ex-wife was offered £850 for it as a trade in against a new car.

That was in September 2017 when it had covered 110,000 miles.

I told her it was too good to chop in.

She got her new car, I inherited the old Focus and the rest is history.

Now done another 60,000 in it.

[irish boy]

W00DY said:

I'm getting to quite like this fuel economy thing.

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Ha sorry. Running a mk5 as a shed currently also, has been very reliable and economical.

[anonymous-user]

Starjet99 said:

You imagine wrong

It seems, there are a few at pains to point out they can afford more expensive cars but choose to drive a cheap banger. I'm honest if I could afford a decent car I would, I don't mind old bangers just circumstances dictate them presently.

[VR99]

Starjet99 said:

Thesprucegoose said:

the choice to save money...The vast majority drive sheds to save money, i can't imagine anyone with means would choose a ropey old car over a new lease deal.

You imagine wrong

X2 I drive a banger and likely get judged all the time due to perception but couldn't care less.
All my car's have been used, cheap to run and £5k or less initial purchase cost. I won't judge anyone for having a nice motor but for me personally it's about financial priorities now and an eye on long-term view..and a car isn't a priority right now. Yes an incredibly boring and sensible life but maybe one day will bite the bullet and buy a nicer car....

[v15ben]

Very similar for me too, different priorities right now.
I also park on street in city centres a lot or in busy car parks, so a shed just removes the worry.
Nice car for the weekend would be good in future though.

[Dave.]

Had my shed reversed into in works car park this aft... Meh!

[egor110]

aaron_2000 said:

When the choice was between a leased 116i or a ropey ST170, I made the right choice

Have you sorted your post out yet ?

[greenarrow]

Yeah I agree totally

I'm 50 years old, own my own home, so obviously no mortgage and I did briefly consider a lease deal, but I just object to shelling out £250 a month on something I don't own and will give back after 24/36 months. So I bought a shed, because I fancied trying something with zero deprecation and also putting two fingers up, quite honestly to the "must have the newest white goods" culture that prevails.

The earlier comment about people with the means not buying sheds really says an awful lot about attitudes and perceptions of Brits towards other Brits quite honestly....

[rich12]

Fellow shedders..
Im really liking shedding as its a nice contrast to my job but the saab needs to go.

Can you guys give me a couple of cars to look into please?
Needs:
Auto
£1500 max
Bigger than the 9-3 (3 series size I suppose)
40mpg+
Heated leather
Reliable all round car
Easy to integrate Bluetooth (I've been using ear phones since I bought it which I hate)

I'm thinking, volvo S80, Ford mondeo, Mercedes e class?

[W00DY]

irish boy said:

W00DY said:

I'm getting to quite like this fuel economy thing.

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Ha sorry. Running a mk5 as a shed currently also, has been very reliable and economical.

60% of the time it's on all the time. Car works spot-on though so I'm not worried. Bulb warning is for a parking light which I'm yet to sort.


I'd love to see if I can get an 800 mile tank.

[STIfree]

rich12 said:

Fellow shedders..
Im really liking shedding as its a nice contrast to my job but the saab needs to go.

Can you guys give me a couple of cars to look into please?
Needs:
Auto
£1500 max
Bigger than the 9-3 (3 series size I suppose)
40mpg+
Heated leather
Reliable all round car
Easy to integrate Bluetooth (I've been using ear phones since I bought it which I hate)

I'm thinking, volvo S80, Ford mondeo, Mercedes e class?

My vote would be with a Volvo. Something, whether its the previous owners or the build quality, but they just never seem to give any issues.

[Bonefish Blues]

Old shape S80 Euro 3 with a carefully checked autobox will get you what you want.

[rich12]

The 2.4 diesel? AT says only 30mpg combined which is a bit crappy.

Way over budget but I really like this.
I just found a great car on Auto Trader.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2019...

Edited by rich12 on Wednesday 18th December 20:33

[Bonefish Blues]

The D5 Euro 3 will be at or around 40, depending on journey profile.

[rich12]

Bonefish Blues said:

The D5 Euro 3 will be at or around 40, depending on journey profile.

Are there specific years for the euro 3?
AT doesn't say which euro they are.

Also, what makes euro 3 better?

[Bonefish Blues]

rich12 said:

Bonefish Blues said:

The D5 Euro 3 will be at or around 40, depending on journey profile.

Are there specific years for the euro 3?
AT doesn't say which euro they are.

Also, what makes euro 3 better?

Yes, all the old style ones are E3. No dpf and emissions stranglers means better mpg than the E4, which appeared in the new model in 2006 MY

[rich12]

The new model is the one I like

[Bonefish Blues]

Then you'll be shy of your target, I fear, unless long Mway runs.

[Salmonofdoubt]

Thesprucegoose said:

It seems, there are a few at pains to point out they can afford more expensive cars but choose to drive a cheap banger. I'm honest if I could afford a decent car I would, I don't mind old bangers just circumstances dictate them presently.

I like older cars.

Would I like a better car than my current one? Absolutely.

But I can’t afford to pay cash for something that would be better than what I have without needing regular maintenance. I’d rather save what spare cash I have than put it into a lease deal, or pay interest on a loan/pcp/hp deal.

I think shedding for me only became a thing when I realised that having shiny cars with the right badge etc didn’t need to define me. I pass an Alfa dealer most days and would love nothing more than to walk in and sign for a new Giulia but it’s got to be an old age thing that makes me enjoy seeing my savings slowly grow instead.