So what car have you been obsessing about today?? (Vol 2)

[RC1807]

epom said:

An MST MK2 Ford Escort

With a 2.5 Mllington.

Edited poor typing....

Edited by RC1807 on Monday 27th March 10:22

[EVOTECH3BELL]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022080484...





The last 24 hours I've learnt everything there is to know about these.

Basically the only modern manual V8.
2018+ face-lift so you get the digital dash
Performance packs available to include Brembos
This particular model is a garish green and is a limited edition.
Service is "cheap"
Mpg is "good"
Loads of aftermarket stuff to spend on

[Hippea]

dvshannow said:

Hippea said:

Today i've been mostly obsessing over this



https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303165...

Always liked these they look just right imo

They do, it’s amazing how time passes how well these look now. They were seen as over the top and a tad MaxPower but now they look purposeful and delicate

This one sold quick, looked like a good example

[Leins]

Either of these currently. I know white is more of an 80s colour for German stuff, but I’m really fancying a 90s coupe lately

[Hippea]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a S3 in this colour, I really like it

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14788697

[unsprung]

Can Johnny Foreigner play?

Left hookers out of left field. I'm not exactly milling about the forecourt and making a nuisance of myself, but these two do pop into my mind fairly regularly.

[Harry Flashman]

The bronco is brilliant. Would love one.

[Xcore]

Clio 182s seem to be this weeks fancy!

[Killer2005]

Harry Flashman said:

The bronco is brilliant. Would love one.

I too would love a Bronco. Only one for sale on auto trader and way out of my league.

[Wadeski]

Can't help but think that the Corvette E-Ray is an absolute beast of a thing, and very appealing as an everyday driver.

655hp, 2 convertible options (targa or folding metal), mag ride comfort, hybrid with silent mode, good luggage space, reliable, AWD for bad weather....

Sure its not going to be ultimate finesse machine like a GT3, but what a proposition as an all-rounder.

Also: even with every option ticked, its $120k. I mean these days that is entry level pricing on a 911...

[unsprung]

Wadeski said:

Can't help but think that the Corvette E-Ray is an absolute beast of a thing, and very appealing as an everyday driver.

655hp, 2 convertible options (targa or folding metal), mag ride comfort, hybrid with silent mode, good luggage space, reliable, AWD for bad weather....

Sure its not going to be ultimate finesse machine like a GT3, but what a proposition as an all-rounder.

Also: even with every option ticked, its $120k. I mean these days that is entry level pricing on a 911...

Good call. Lots of change in this, the eighth generation of Corvette.

First of all, there's the migration to a mid-engined configuration, then there's the creation of the world's largest flat-plane-crankshaft V8 (for the uprated Z06 variant), and now there's the addition of an optionally-available hybrid ICE-EV powertrain with - gasp! - AWD.

It's fun seeing the ICE versions out and about. Looks ace in person.

And... as you note, despite some fairly profound changes to the current generation, the C8 carries forth a number of attributes and values that Corvette has long been appreciated for.

Edited by unsprung on Tuesday 28th March 03:07

[s94wht]

It's currently taking me a lot of willpower not to swap my perfectly capable and sensible Mk7.5 Golf GTI, which does everything I need it to with aplomb, for a 997 Carrera S. Just something about them I really like. I'd look at getting a cheaper one, sub £25k, to minimise any initial outlay, and then gradually fix problems with it and upgrade it, keeping it long-term. If there was any way I could afford to have them both, I would, and I think that would be perfect for me.

Besides the cost of running one though, the other concern is that I wouldn't be able to get my folding golf trolley in it as well as my clubs. The GTI swallows it up perfectly well.

I guess I'll just have to keep dreaming for now...

[ucb]

Old Jags.
XJS, or an XJ6 -1980s versions, or an XJ8 from around 2004.
No need for any of them but my dad always used to have a Jag.

[CrippsCorner]

Hippea said:

dvshannow said:

Hippea said:

Today i've been mostly obsessing over this



https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303165...

Always liked these they look just right imo

They do, it’s amazing how time passes how well these look now. They were seen as over the top and a tad MaxPower but now they look purposeful and delicate

This one sold quick, looked like a good example

I know everything is crazy now, but looking at that depresses me that I sold mine for £6,300

[Hippea]

CrippsCorner said:

Hippea said:

dvshannow said:

Hippea said:

Today i've been mostly obsessing over this



https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303165...

Always liked these they look just right imo

They do, it’s amazing how time passes how well these look now. They were seen as over the top and a tad MaxPower but now they look purposeful and delicate

This one sold quick, looked like a good example

I know everything is crazy now, but looking at that depresses me that I sold mine for £6,300

I can’t remember what it was up for now, was it £20k?

[Artsy]

I really want a Litchfield tuned Nissan GTR.

[A500leroy]

hybrid fiat 500.

[epom]

Cooper S Clubman (version 2)

[cirian75]

Hippea said:

CrippsCorner said:

Hippea said:

dvshannow said:

Hippea said:

Today i've been mostly obsessing over this



https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303165...

Always liked these they look just right imo

They do, it’s amazing how time passes how well these look now. They were seen as over the top and a tad MaxPower but now they look purposeful and delicate

This one sold quick, looked like a good example

I know everything is crazy now, but looking at that depresses me that I sold mine for £6,300

I can’t remember what it was up for now, was it £20k?

Stop showing me nice stuff I can now afford.........................lol

[CrippsCorner]

cirian75 said:

Hippea said:

CrippsCorner said:

Hippea said:

dvshannow said:

Hippea said:

Today i've been mostly obsessing over this



https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303165...

Always liked these they look just right imo

They do, it’s amazing how time passes how well these look now. They were seen as over the top and a tad MaxPower but now they look purposeful and delicate

This one sold quick, looked like a good example

I know everything is crazy now, but looking at that depresses me that I sold mine for £6,300

I can’t remember what it was up for now, was it £20k?

Stop showing me nice stuff I can now afford.........................lol

Not sure but looking at the others for sale it seems the going rate is now £15k - £20k

So only 3 times what I sold mine for then...