Unreplaceable cars
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What cars do you have that do their job so well, you can't think what you'd get to replace them?
I always have half an eye on AutoTrader trying to figure out my next move, even if it's several years away.
The thrill of the chase!
For me it's our mk4.5 Mondeo estate. It's getting on a bit now (12 years old) and I've been taking a closer look at Superbs and Passats to see how much it might cost to replace it. A fair chunk of cash, it turns out. So it makes sense to keep the Mondeo going and give it a bit of a refresh to get a few more years out of it.
In the 6 years we've had it, every time I start to think it might be time to get something else, the answer is always "keep the Mondeo going".
Something that has probably prolonged its life is the fact it's the 1.6 turbo petrol, so I don't have the looming spectre of some of the issues that affect the diesels.
Next month it'll be packed up to the headlining with holiday clobber. The amount of stuff you can fit in this car is astonishing!
I always have half an eye on AutoTrader trying to figure out my next move, even if it's several years away.
The thrill of the chase!For me it's our mk4.5 Mondeo estate. It's getting on a bit now (12 years old) and I've been taking a closer look at Superbs and Passats to see how much it might cost to replace it. A fair chunk of cash, it turns out. So it makes sense to keep the Mondeo going and give it a bit of a refresh to get a few more years out of it.
In the 6 years we've had it, every time I start to think it might be time to get something else, the answer is always "keep the Mondeo going".
Something that has probably prolonged its life is the fact it's the 1.6 turbo petrol, so I don't have the looming spectre of some of the issues that affect the diesels.
Next month it'll be packed up to the headlining with holiday clobber. The amount of stuff you can fit in this car is astonishing!
Skoda Octavia estate. I’ve had two now and have been trying to think of something with which to replace my current one. I’ve thought about SUVs (can’t stand them) or other estates. Nothing comes close to them on price, reliability and boot size. For hauling dogs, kids, luggage and frequent tip runs I’ll be replacing it with another Octavia estate.
BrettMRC said:
Lexus RX400h 
It just does everything it needs to in a comfortable, composed, anonymous way - throws the odd large parts bill here and there because it's 18 years old now, but I just can't think of anything else you could replace it with.
Ours is 13 years old now. Just does everything without needing to be massive. It just does everything it needs to in a comfortable, composed, anonymous way - throws the odd large parts bill here and there because it's 18 years old now, but I just can't think of anything else you could replace it with.
It’s seen off a brand new RR L406 which we ran alongside, but couldn’t hold a candle to it in terms of reliability.
I look at the current RX450h (the only car I’d replace it with) which seems larger, and wonder if it is put together with the same quality as the olduns.
Edited by swisstoni on Wednesday 10th July 11:56
Very few left that haven't been butchered and I dread to think what it would cost to replace. It would be a mission to find another in the same condition and mileage and several times what I paid for it, so it's going nowhere for now.
Almost everything else I own could probably be replaced after a quick search on Autotrader, certainly the beater.
Almost everything else I own could probably be replaced after a quick search on Autotrader, certainly the beater.
Edited by Unreal on Wednesday 10th July 12:09
Fuzzarr said:
What cars do you have that do their job so well, you can't think what you'd get to replace them?
I always have half an eye on AutoTrader trying to figure out my next move, even if it's several years away. The thrill of the chase!
For me it's our mk4.5 Mondeo estate. It's getting on a bit now (12 years old) and I've been taking a closer look at Superbs and Passats to see how much it might cost to replace it. A fair chunk of cash, it turns out. So it makes sense to keep the Mondeo going and give it a bit of a refresh to get a few more years out of it.
In the 6 years we've had it, every time I start to think it might be time to get something else, the answer is always "keep the Mondeo going".
Something that has probably prolonged its life is the fact it's the 1.6 turbo petrol, so I don't have the looming spectre of some of the issues that affect the diesels.
Next month it'll be packed up to the headlining with holiday clobber. The amount of stuff you can fit in this car is astonishing!
When I sold my Mondeo of a similar vintage last year, the 2.0l diesel, it was 16 years old, had 207k on the clock and was as solid as a solid thing can be. Just don't need a car at the mo. Kinda regret selling it though. Such a capable car. Boring but capable.I always have half an eye on AutoTrader trying to figure out my next move, even if it's several years away.
The thrill of the chase!For me it's our mk4.5 Mondeo estate. It's getting on a bit now (12 years old) and I've been taking a closer look at Superbs and Passats to see how much it might cost to replace it. A fair chunk of cash, it turns out. So it makes sense to keep the Mondeo going and give it a bit of a refresh to get a few more years out of it.
In the 6 years we've had it, every time I start to think it might be time to get something else, the answer is always "keep the Mondeo going".
Something that has probably prolonged its life is the fact it's the 1.6 turbo petrol, so I don't have the looming spectre of some of the issues that affect the diesels.
Next month it'll be packed up to the headlining with holiday clobber. The amount of stuff you can fit in this car is astonishing!
Fuzzarr said:
Gary C said:
My 1989 3.2 Carrera
Its worth a bit and I could sell it any buy all sorts of cars.
But it was my dads car and I can't part with it.
Do you get out in it much?Its worth a bit and I could sell it any buy all sorts of cars.
But it was my dads car and I can't part with it.
Sounds like a characterful gem of a car. I can see why you wouldn't want to let it go.
Same with my Fiesta ST, sure I could replace it, not like they didnt make many but have had it in the family since it was a year and a bit old and have spent loads of time, effort and money getting it how I want it. Could spend more on something but not sure it would hit the spot the same, so, whatever I do I need to keep it as long as a I can. My uncle has had the same car since 1966 so got a way to go yet.
crofty1984 said:
I'd say my Lotus Excel. It's a bit of a family heirloom and I've had it 12 years so far. This year I was even able to drive it nearly 10 feet.
Snap. I have a 1983 model. I raise you on the 10 feet, I would say comfortably 40 feet this year allready. Over several attempts of course. Fuzzarr said:
What cars do you have that do their job so well, you can't think what you'd get to replace them?
There's three in the vehicles that we currently run. Nothing's irreplaceable of course, but if something catastrophic was to happen to any of them, I'd go right out and try and find the same again.Land Rover Discovery 1 200TDi - a very basic model with no airbags, DPF/EGR, ABS, sunroof, air-con or much else that is taken for granted on a modern motor. It tows the plant trailer, is great when I need to go off-road, is simple and cheap to fix and will still hum along the dual carriageway at 70mph in comfort and (reasonable) quiet.
Mazda MX-5 - an early ND RF model on 16" wheels - fantastic for the windy, potholed roads around here - I wouldn't swap it for a McLaren/Aston whatever.
Steyr-Puch Haflinger - just so capable, practical and fun off-road - one of these vehicles that you just sit and look at and marvel at the engineering. It works for a living too, gathering firewood and transporting materials about.
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