Your 2024 car plans
Discussion
For the last few years I've started threads like this (apology if one exists) hoping to be able to get better, but seems I'm going backwards.
Currently have an Audi A3 bought for £450 a few months ago. It sits at 175k miles but still does alright. Mostly broken so I'll see how long I can keep it on the road before upgrading.
What would I like? I've got a bad auto E91 itch that needs scratching but decent ones are fetching strong money still. Few and far between now being older cars.
So PH, what's your plans for the next year?
Currently have an Audi A3 bought for £450 a few months ago. It sits at 175k miles but still does alright. Mostly broken so I'll see how long I can keep it on the road before upgrading.
What would I like? I've got a bad auto E91 itch that needs scratching but decent ones are fetching strong money still. Few and far between now being older cars.
So PH, what's your plans for the next year?
I think I said it on last years similar thread that I was going to sell the motorcycle. I still haven’t got round to it.
Ordinarily, I would be replacing the wife’s Mini Cooper Clubman this year as we’ve had it for 3 and a half years. However, it’s thrown up some big bills this year, so we’ll be sticking with it at least through 2024.
My M440d was always a long termer so will be staying.
The Alfa Mito runaround that we’ve had for 9 years and is approaching 12 years old, even though it’s running fantastically, I think it will be retiring it this year. I already have its replacement in mind.
Happy motoring to all in 2024.
Ordinarily, I would be replacing the wife’s Mini Cooper Clubman this year as we’ve had it for 3 and a half years. However, it’s thrown up some big bills this year, so we’ll be sticking with it at least through 2024.
My M440d was always a long termer so will be staying.
The Alfa Mito runaround that we’ve had for 9 years and is approaching 12 years old, even though it’s running fantastically, I think it will be retiring it this year. I already have its replacement in mind.
Happy motoring to all in 2024.
Depending on how the used market pans out I am thinking of trading the M4 in towards the end of the year for something with 4 doors with similar performance but more practicality. Currently on the list: G80 M3, Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio, C63 or maybe a performance SUV (cough, splutter) X3M of F-pace SVR. If M4 used values continue to plummet I'll wait till 2025.
My Mum is thinking of getting rid of her 2006 NC Mazda MX-5 1.8. It only has 40,000 miles on it and is never used in winter. Seriously considering buying it off her at whatever price WBAC will offer her and starting a track toy project. What do we reckon?
I’ll be keeping the Audi A3 etron as my daily as it still has a year left on the battery warranty.
The Mrs might finally learn to drive, so maybe a cheap runabout like an Aygo for her. Though I think she might take more than a year to pass!
I’ll be keeping the Audi A3 etron as my daily as it still has a year left on the battery warranty.
The Mrs might finally learn to drive, so maybe a cheap runabout like an Aygo for her. Though I think she might take more than a year to pass!
Edited by georgeyboy12345 on Sunday 31st December 10:41
georgeyboy12345 said:
My Mum is thinking of getting rid of her 2006 NC Mazda MX-5 1.8. It only has 40,000 miles on it and is never used in winter. Seriously considering buying it off her at whatever price WBAC will offer her and starting a track toy project. What do we reckon?
You mean you havent already..A500leroy said:
georgeyboy12345 said:
My Mum is thinking of getting rid of her 2006 NC Mazda MX-5 1.8. It only has 40,000 miles on it and is never used in winter. Seriously considering buying it off her at whatever price WBAC will offer her and starting a track toy project. What do we reckon?
You mean you havent already..Suspect that this year will revolve around cheap, disposable 1st car for eldest Claphamette.
Am thinking VW Up!/Seat Mii/Skoda Citigo but may go lower than a snake's tummy and look at Peueot 107/Citroen C1/Toyota Aygos.
Aim is to get her through her test and, if she takes to driving and does a reasonable amount, get her something vaguely respectable for her 18th. Slight problem is she has her heart set on an original 90" Defender County, which isn't happening on so many levels.
Am thinking VW Up!/Seat Mii/Skoda Citigo but may go lower than a snake's tummy and look at Peueot 107/Citroen C1/Toyota Aygos.
Aim is to get her through her test and, if she takes to driving and does a reasonable amount, get her something vaguely respectable for her 18th. Slight problem is she has her heart set on an original 90" Defender County, which isn't happening on so many levels.
Ffordd Ar Gau said:
ClaphamGT3 said:
Slight problem is she has her heart set on an original 90" Defender County, which isn't happening on so many levels.
Apparently, what *all* the cool girls in 6th form are driving at the moment.
Reason #429 to get her back to a London day school for 6th form.....
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