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I really like the Twingos. My brother used to have one and loved it, and I very nearly bought one as I liked it that much.
I am currently running my Vantage as my only car and have been swithering whether to change it or not, but I've decided it's staying (until I can get a V12
).. but I think I need to get a second car for keeping miles off the V8, and for skip/airport/town runs.. needs four decent seats and a decent boot
No idea what to get.
I am currently running my Vantage as my only car and have been swithering whether to change it or not, but I've decided it's staying (until I can get a V12
).. but I think I need to get a second car for keeping miles off the V8, and for skip/airport/town runs.. needs four decent seats and a decent bootNo idea what to get.
justin220 said:
I really like the Twingos. My brother used to have one and loved it, and I very nearly bought one as I liked it that much.
I am currently running my Vantage as my only car and have been swithering whether to change it or not, but I've decided it's staying (until I can get a V12 ).. but I think I need to get a second car for keeping miles off the V8, and for skip/airport/town runs.. needs four decent seats and a decent boot
No idea what to get.
I'd be happy to use the V8V as an only car. If feels like it's up to the job. But I'm too busy mollycoddling it while it's still such a new experience. I even washed it. Which is a first for many years for any object on our drive I am currently running my Vantage as my only car and have been swithering whether to change it or not, but I've decided it's staying (until I can get a V12
).. but I think I need to get a second car for keeping miles off the V8, and for skip/airport/town runs.. needs four decent seats and a decent bootNo idea what to get.
A Twingo is great but even less practical than a Vantage as an everyday car LOL!
It's all personal preference, but I held off for several years getting anything smart and just swallowed my pride. The money I saved by getting the least desirable family cars (3 in a row for 7 years) meant I could afford a much better V8V than the early 4.3 I was originally intending on bagging a few years ago.
So, by the same logic, buy something you really don't care about for everyday - and it can be quite liberating running something you worry about less than a packet of crisps - and your V12V will be yours sooner than you could have hoped for!
Obviously, logic, self-restraint and AM aren't typical bedfellows, so your mileage with this reckoning may vary
I'm not collecting my Aston til next week (V8 Vantage S) - photos soon, but the other cars in the fleet at present:
Daily driver: Audi TT Ultra
(no piccies, photobucket decided to throw a wobbly).
I get called a hairdresser regularly, but the remit was to have an economical daily that wasn't depressing: £20 a year to tax, 64.9mpg, a nice cabin and it's quite fun to throw around (FWD rather than Quattro).
Racecar: Chevrolet Corvette nitro Funny Car
Very loosely based on a Corvette, but as a recreation of a 1978 Funny Car, it's close enough. The build's taken a while but it should be ready to go testing before the end of the season (fingers crossed). It'll be powered by a 411CID TFX Hemi, built by myself, producing enough power to get down the 1/4 mile in around 6.0 seconds (hopefully quicker when hit with a big stick).
Daily driver: Audi TT Ultra
(no piccies, photobucket decided to throw a wobbly).
I get called a hairdresser regularly, but the remit was to have an economical daily that wasn't depressing: £20 a year to tax, 64.9mpg, a nice cabin and it's quite fun to throw around (FWD rather than Quattro).
Racecar: Chevrolet Corvette nitro Funny Car
Very loosely based on a Corvette, but as a recreation of a 1978 Funny Car, it's close enough. The build's taken a while but it should be ready to go testing before the end of the season (fingers crossed). It'll be powered by a 411CID TFX Hemi, built by myself, producing enough power to get down the 1/4 mile in around 6.0 seconds (hopefully quicker when hit with a big stick).
Edited by fuelracer496 on Tuesday 8th August 08:18
Shrimpvende said:
Some really nice cars in this thread!
This was the weekend toy before the Aston arrived. Still perfect for roof down motoring. Also last of the proper (not DI/Turbo'd) BMW straight 6's so I don't think it will ever be going.
Ah yes .. I have to agree on the fun to be had in a Z4 .. mine is a 2.5 straight 6.. Looks the same as above except black interior .. the sound above 4000rpm is lovely indeed ! ... Sadly .. it's about to be replaced by a 4.7 roadster .. well I say sadly :-) This was the weekend toy before the Aston arrived. Still perfect for roof down motoring. Also last of the proper (not DI/Turbo'd) BMW straight 6's so I don't think it will ever be going.
justin220 said:
I really like the Twingos. . . . and I very nearly bought one as I liked it that much.
. . . but I think I need to get a second car for keeping miles off the V8, and for skip . . .
. . . but I think I need to get a second car for keeping miles off the V8, and for skip . . .
If you are like me, and regularly take branches and other garden debris to the skip, I don't think a Twingo would be the car to choose.
Anything with a large tailgate and big load capacity when the rear seats are down, makes the best skip wagon.
Otherwise hours are wasted, cutting everything small enough to fit in the car.
Please disregard my comments, if you have a gardener and/or butler.
Jon39 said:
If you are like me, and regularly take branches and other garden debris to the skip, I don't think a Twingo would be the car to choose.
Anything with a large tailgate and big load capacity when the rear seats are down, makes the best skip wagon.
Otherwise hours are wasted, cutting everything small enough to fit in the car.
Please disregard my comments, if you have a gardener and/or butler.
Nothing too exciting up here, practical, boring stuff.
Starting with Honda FRV People Carrier (6 seats, 2.2 Diesel, good for long journeys) (net photo)
Next up the daily runabout - Toyota Aygo (in yellow, 3 cylinder 1litre, "drive it like you stole it") Good for the kids to drive. (net photo)
And finally, the Land Rover 90 - pre-Defender 1989, 2.5L diesel with "improvements"
Starting with Honda FRV People Carrier (6 seats, 2.2 Diesel, good for long journeys) (net photo)
Next up the daily runabout - Toyota Aygo (in yellow, 3 cylinder 1litre, "drive it like you stole it") Good for the kids to drive. (net photo)
And finally, the Land Rover 90 - pre-Defender 1989, 2.5L diesel with "improvements"
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[quote=Nijius Maximus Nain]I have a bit of a problem with buying cars...
Dear Sir Nij of Maximus
Errr. I'm not so sure you have a problem.
It seems like you've just got it right. It's only a problem if you can't afford them.
Respect where due.
James
Dear Sir Nij of Maximus
Errr. I'm not so sure you have a problem.
It seems like you've just got it right. It's only a problem if you can't afford them.
Respect where due.
James
Edited by james-witton on Wednesday 7th June 22:30
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