Cars that are too good to change

Cars that are too good to change

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Frimley111R

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15,668 posts

234 months

Monday 20th May 2019
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I like to swap and change our cars but we have a 2016 BMW 120d M-Sport Auto 5dr. It is economical, comfy, refined, practical, has plenty of kit, looks nice, costs next to nothing to run, is reliable, has a premium badge and easy to park. If I replace it I'll want something else that does all those things and nothing else fits the job so well. I'm bloody stuck with it! (First world problems I know!).

I guess I am not the only one to have this issue as cars get better and better?

Frimley111R

Original Poster:

15,668 posts

234 months

Monday 20th May 2019
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To add to my original post I also have a Megane R26. With a stage 1 remap to 280bhp, semi track tyres, lowered suspension and upgraded brakes it fits normal roads, is worth nothing with 120k on the clock, had no MoT advisories the last 3 years and it brilliant fun to drive. I'd love a FRS or CTR but they'll not be more fun even if they are better in every way. I'm stuck with this then too!

Only the Z4 35i Mrs 111R has is likely to go (big, heavy tank and as sporting as a petrol lawnmower).

Frimley111R

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15,668 posts

234 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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clarki said:
In the last 12 months i've even started to spruce up the cosmetics a bit!!

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Lol, I do that too. i just can't drive an untidy or unclean car. My R26 was meant to be a thrash/abuse and forget car that cost me just £3K but I've had some of the paintwork resprayed, the wheels repainted, etc. Can't help myself, not matter how old or worthless it is.