Do you prefer a do it all car or more than one car?

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I was thinking about the 911 Turbo S article and do you prefer a do it all car like that, or do you prefer running more than one car that does a more specific job?

I personally prefer having cars to do different jobs...for example a comfortable daily and then something fun for the weekend. I tried a E92 M3 as a do it all car and I ended up preferring the more than one car approach, because the M3 ended up feeling less special for me because I was using it everyday.

What do you prefer to do?

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Gad-Westy said:

The two car route doesn't have to be more expensive. Second car insurance can be cheap.

This was my fear at first with setting another insurance policy up, because usually if you'd built up a strong no claims bonus up it kept the price down. But I was pleasantly surprised at how cost effective it was even without any no claims bonus. I don't know if my age helped with this though.

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irocfan said:

I'm trying to persuade SWMBO that retirement calls for:

A pony/muscle car
A convertible
A 'family'/practical car

to me that covers virtually all bases

I do like your way of thinking!

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Ryan_T said:

The downside is that you may sometimes find yourself in the wrong car for the occasion, or find it frustrating that you’ve got a lot of money tied up in cars - But spend 90% of your time in a £2k shed.

I've experienced this as well and it can lead to frustration for sure.

J4CKO said:

I find if I have too many things ongoing it drives me insane, the admin/maintenance/cost overhead with multiple cars I find gets annoying, when you realise you have spent a couple of grand to keep something you have done 500 miles in this year.

Yes and this is also true. At least if you have one nice car then you do get to experience/enjoy it everyday.

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CABC said:

ian2144 said:

weekend / holiday car - Mustang GT 5.0 superb on a trip to the Picos mountains in Spain last year. But considering going back to classic car or Caterham.

interesting, why? is it the v8 itch scratched?
i'm tempted myself. it has the engine and touring comfort. lacks 'sports' appeal.
still, your blue one looks lovely.

I've always wanted a Mustang GT 5.0 too.

A Caterham or similar has always been a box I'd love to tick one day as well though.

I'm really enjoying reading all of the replies on the thread thanks!