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heppers75

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246 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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Evening folks...

Me and Mrs H finally have a plan - by which I mean she has finally decided what to replace her Murano with... She is having a 2-3 year old RR Sport when we find the colour combo she is happy with.

The E-Class is going back to the lease company in a few weeks and I am having her Murano for a few weeks whilst we transfer her plate to the new RRS and then I am going to swap the Murano and maybe a couple of grand or so for something for me.

Fairly generic criteria I suppose: -

I no longer really do any miles (4 mile commute to work)
Insurance is not an issue
Not precious about age or mileage within reason
I like big petrol engines with rwd or 4wd as a rule
I like a bigger car rather than a hatchback
I do want something with a bit of poke and will be fun

The Murano will be worth circa £7k-£8k I guess and I could add a couple of grand or so give or take depending on how interesting an option I was looking at.

So any thoughts or suggestions?




Jasandjules

72,600 posts

258 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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TVR Chimaera..... Not a lot is more fun for the money.

Jim AK

4,029 posts

153 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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Jasandjules said:
TVR Chimaera..... Not a lot is more fun for the money.
^^^^ This^^^^ or any TVR.

Please please nothing from the blue & white propeller mob!!

anonymous-user

83 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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Monaro if you still enjoy life or VXR8 if you still enjoy life need 4 doors.

heppers75

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Wednesday 26th February 2014
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The TVR option is interesting and well worth a look.

However I ought to have said whilst not 100% necessary a 2+2 would be better as we have mini me (who is 7) so having only a 2 seater is an option but I would prefer to have the option for something that we can all go somewhere in without having to pull the XJ-S from under its covers if needed!

Jim AK

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153 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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heppers75 said:
The TVR option is interesting and well worth a look.

However I ought to have said whilst not 100% necessary a 2+2 would be better as we have mini me (who is 7) so having only a 2 seater is an option but I would prefer to have the option for something that we can all go somewhere in without having to pull the XJ-S from under its covers if needed!
But you're buying the RRS for those trips....... Are'nt you?

heppers75

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Wednesday 26th February 2014
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Jim AK said:
heppers75 said:
The TVR option is interesting and well worth a look.

However I ought to have said whilst not 100% necessary a 2+2 would be better as we have mini me (who is 7) so having only a 2 seater is an option but I would prefer to have the option for something that we can all go somewhere in without having to pull the XJ-S from under its covers if needed!
But you're buying the RRS for those trips....... Are'nt you?
Yes and to be fair a part of me just says f**k it get something you really want, however the little cricket on my shoulder says have a nod to being at least slightly practical!

anonymous-user

83 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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heppers75 said:
The TVR option is interesting and well worth a look.

However I ought to have said whilst not 100% necessary a 2+2 would be better as we have mini me (who is 7) so having only a 2 seater is an option but I would prefer to have the option for something that we can all go somewhere in without having to pull the XJ-S from under its covers if needed!
Ah yes, Monaro then. Seats 4 full size adults in comfort, massive inside and a big American V8.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htvTzFx2zuU

heppers75

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246 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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A part of my thinking is that today we have mine which is a rag top and we have gone to the coast for a long weekend in mine rather than the Murano for obvious reasons.

So one of my thoughts was a 6 series convertible (sorry Jim! wink) as that is replacing the E-Class with something similar but more fun than the oil burner.

Jim AK

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153 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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heppers75 said:
Yes and to be fair a part of me just says f**k it get something you really want, however the little cricket on my shoulder says have a nod to being at least slightly practical!
Ignore the Cricket!

Little critter has been spoiling the lives of us chaps far too much!! Lol.

Seriously though, surely with the Rangey if it's a long journey that will win out for comfort etc.

heppers75

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3,135 posts

246 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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Jim AK said:
heppers75 said:
Yes and to be fair a part of me just says f**k it get something you really want, however the little cricket on my shoulder says have a nod to being at least slightly practical!
Ignore the Cricket!

Little critter has been spoiling the lives of us chaps far too much!! Lol.

Seriously though, surely with the Rangey if it's a long journey that will win out for comfort etc.
smile You are quite right it has... However the little sod is still there!

Also very true on the RR front and even Mrs H sat next to me on the sofa has just said get what you want! smile

Jim AK

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153 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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Then I suggest, somewhat untypically, listen to Mrs H!!!

I've got a 'Little,Sod' too & I wouldn't change her for the world.

Also explains why I'm driving an E class too!

Matt UK

18,084 posts

229 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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If it needs to be practical, e34 M5.

Not sure if this is over priced, but I like it! smile
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

vtecyo

2,122 posts

158 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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R33 GTR.

BFG TERRANO

2,172 posts

177 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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RS4

heppers75

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246 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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I have been having a gander and these two have caught my eye...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C410440

Mrs H has even said she loves the idea!!!

I am waiting to find out what the catch is...... I am nervous!

Jim AK

4,029 posts

153 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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Nice I want the C & C one. Oh & remember about the Propeller lot.

You slipped the 6 convertible past my radar somehow!!

As you may have noticed I'm not a fan but the old man has had several BMW's over the years & I have suggested a Gran Coupe to go alongside his DB7.

rayyan171

277 posts

158 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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E39 M5? Maybe a DB7 (I think it's that one...)