Would you go back/revisit a car from your past?

[snotrag]

I desperately want another drop top sports car.

I'm all set to buy a ~£6k S2000 but part of me think I have some other important stuff to pay for this year (building a garden/drive/garage...).
I remember my old Mk1 Mazda so so fondly, by far my favourite car.

I'm just worried I might spoil it or it might not be as good as I remember 2nd time round.

Anyone done this? Did it go well, or did you regret it?

[Kolbenkopp]

snotrag said:

I desperately want another drop top sports car.

I'm all set to buy a ~£6k S2000 but part of me think I have some other important stuff to pay for this year (building a garden/drive/garage...).
I remember my old Mk1 Mazda so so fondly, by far my favourite car.

I'm just worried I might spoil it or it might not be as good as I remember 2nd time round.

Anyone done this? Did it go well, or did you regret it?

Hm. PH priority set:

- Car
- Garage
- Drive

Garden does not feature

[snotrag]

I can't work on my car on the garden. The axle stands sink right in....

[krissharm]

You might have been spoiled since... move on mate. I have fond memories of my alfa spider but whilst i'd love to give one another go, as they are pretty cheap now if working, I fear i'd be very disapointed

[billzeebub]

Get the drop top mate, lifes too short not to enjoy yourself. Question is will you really regret not sorting the garden, driveway etc on your deathbed?! I doubt it! Most of my best life memories feature a Roadster/Convertible. Get it done before the prices firm up in spring

[krissharm]

billzeebub said:

Get the drop top mate, lifes too short not to enjoy yourself. Question is will you really regret not sorting the garden, driveway etc on your deathbed?! I doubt it! Most of my best life memories feature a Roadster/Convertible. Get it done before the prices firm up in spring

I can't help but think you are right.... but get a differnt drop top for a different experience

[GravelBen]

snotrag said:

I remember my old Mk1 Mazda so so fondly, by far my favourite car.

I'm just worried I might spoil it or it might not be as good as I remember 2nd time round.

Anyone done this? Did it go well, or did you regret it?

I've pondered the same thing - I had a standardish Mk1 MX5, sold it for a 250rwhp turbo one, sold that too but I miss the first one more. Is it just rose tinted glasses or was it really just as much fun?

[mk1matt]

I've done this a few times. Generally I remember the reasons I bought it and not the reasons I sold it. It rarely works out. That said, my current car (e46 330) is a re-visit from the past for me, however it's a lot better than my last one so it might stay a while!

[6fire]

Yes absolutely. I had a torrid love affair with a Land Rover which ended it running off with a mate (who then sold it, the git). I'd have another in a heartbeat.

[theboyfold]

I would love to go back to my old 306 Rallye. However I did go back to my Boxster, the same one I used to own, it was still as good as I remember.

[skyrover]

I want my Celsior back... but they are rare as hens teeth in the UK.

A Euro spec LS400 won't cut it for me.

[king arthur]

I look wistfully at ads for Series III Jag XJ6's, especially Sovereigns. Even though 18mpg nearly bankrupted me at the time. Maybe if I only drove it a little bit it would be okay.

[Bear Phils]

Wouldn't mind going back to a clio but it would e a Renaultsport if I did

[fushion julz]

There are a few I'd have again:
Citroen DS...only this time it would be a decent example and not a tea bag with leaky hydraulics.

Datsun 260Z...only this time it would have a decent engine and suspension upgrade

BMW 2002Ti racecar...same as before, please, on twin Weber 50DCO carbs, Alpina cam and Mahle pistons on a fully balanced and lightened bottom end with 200bhp in a strengthened, caged 700Kg shell.

Sunbeam Alpine Mk5...same mecahnically as before (Holbay engine on Weber 40DCOEs, Lightened and balanced), but in a non-rusty shell this time.

I'd consider another classic mini or another Renault 8/10 too...but only as a bit of fun.

[vixen1700]

I'd have another MGB GT V8 in an instant, also another Volvo 1800S.

Not sure if I'd bother with anything else.