Totally irrational and needless 'Want'

[chris watton]

I really want to buy this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181399445922?_trksid=p20...

A 1987 Ford MK2 Fiesta Popular Plus with only 36000 miles.

I have almost clicked 'Buy' twice now - A Fiesta was my first car, and I always seen the Popular Plus as a step up from the poverty spec Popular 1 litre model I had, and loved - this one has head rests, a passenger wing mirror, rear wiper and a whopping 1.1 litre engine!

Why, out of all the cars I have owned, do I lust after this one!

[HotJambalaya]

I really want a Mercedes R Class. Despite having almost no use for it and living in the center of london....

[OGR4M]

Let us know how it drives when you pick it up

ETA: I really want an XJ L, despite living on my own and with a drive that won't fit one.

[Dave Hedgehog]

chris watton said:

Why, out of all the cars I have owned, do I lust after this one!

sexual deviancy?

[rallycross]

I think you should buy it - for old times sake:

Remember the choke? It used to light up a yellow/orange colour when pulled.
Remember the distinctive exhaust note of the crappy 1.1 ohv engine? (horrible)
Remember the cheap grey plastics on the dash?
Remember the wind up windows?
And rust, remember the rust!

On second thoughts don't buy it!

[mwstewart]

That seems like a crazy price for a Pop. Still, there are obviously buyers

[Levin]

chris watton said:

I have almost clicked 'Buy' twice now

Third time's the charm.

[Jezzerh]

My mum had a blue one of these, an F reg I think. I used to thrash the rods off it when I was a lad, and got in trouble when my dad found a pair of girls undies in the glove box after I'd borrowed it, ahh happy days!

Buy it.

[ManFromDelmonte]

It's already dropped from £2500 to £2000. I reckon you might get it for £1750. Get it bought, clean it up. Use it a bit then sell it.

[Bill]

Go and have a test drive, and if you still want it get yourself voluntarily sectioned.

[16v stretch]

I keep on eyeing up a '74 Jag XJC that's for sale on car and classics.

An E-reg fiesta, by comparison, is sensible.

Buy it already!

[chris watton]

Bill said:

Go and have a test drive, and if you still want it get yourself voluntarily sectioned.

Trouble is, my wife wants an original Mini to tart up (or a 1980's 911!), and have told her we haven't the space - if I buy this, I may be in a bit of trouble...

ETA - I don't mind the price so much, have spent more just on the odd couple of bits for my Tamora....

Edited by chris watton on Thursday 4th September 17:39