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I've gone EV. As a self confessed petrol head, I was dreading the change (company car). But now that I have it...I actually love it. It's smooth, quiet, comfortable, easy to drive, and surprisingly spritely! |
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I drive an Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line Competition, in white with black quilted pattern seats (I love the interior). I have had this car for almost 2.5 years.
I always had old cars and my last car was a clio which I had for 10 years until she went to car heaven.
I wanted an SUV style car because I had been driving my father's BMQ X1 for a few months when he was poorly, and it got me enjoying the SUV driving position.
My car is also great for taking our dog out, and the car has enough space for all of our camping stuff.
We recently bought a Nissan Navara truck as hubby's work van was wrecked outside our house. This now means that our next car could be slightly downsized if we wanted.
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Aston Martin Volante- Love - the colour and the noise it makes.
Hate- the general infotainment controls- too much is screen based and i’d like more buttons
VW amarok-Love- Does most things an Aston Martin cant and is actuallu pretty comfy and quiet for what it is.
Hate- parking the sodding thing. It doesnt fit in a standard space.
Hubby’s Cayman GT4 occasionally
Love- Handles really well
Hate- optional seats it has- bum numbing after an hour
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recently switched to EV, got BMW IX xDrive40, initially I didn’t like it as I moved driving from 520d sedan, which is still one of the best ones made by BM..but now I love my IX, smooth, and with B/W speakers, sound is amazing..I don’t feel bored going on long drives too…but it’s only doing 2.4/KW/hr with battery size 76.6 KW, not sure if this standard with EVs so have to plan my journey carefully.. |
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I drive a BMW 6 Series GT which I love for it's space and economy, it's good on fuel, the boot can swallow most things which is great when you have buggies and the like, but it's an absolute pain in the ass to find suitable parking spots as it's very long. |
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"I drive a BMW 6 Series GT which I love for it's space and economy, it's good on fuel, the boot can swallow most things which is great when you have buggies and the like, but it's an absolute pain in the ass to find suitable parking spots as it's very long. "
GTs are good mate  |
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By (user no longer on site) 9 weeks ago
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Love -
The Colour
Sound system
Seats are extremely comfortable for long journeys and wipeable 🤭
It's fast
Hate
Apparently, it labels every driver the same for having this brand. 🙄 |
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Ford Puma. Swap it on the options scheme every 2 years. Doesn't cause me any issues and I know where all the buttons are. If I change make then I'd not feel at home in the car. I've only ever driven Ford |
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Average old C-max ..
Get all my stuff in it , have enough room to boil a kettle on the camping grill without burning the roof (unlike my poor astra) ..
But I'd happily trade it for another Frontera 4x4 - could fit an airbed in that as well |
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Peugeot diesel.
Very good mileage, decently comfortable and reliable. Other people use it.
I don't really care if it gets dings and scratches. Nobody is going to rob it and leave me having to deal with insurance crap.
I used to like nice cars but traffic, cameras etc. Driving is just a chore now a car won't change that. |
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"Ford Puma. Swap it on the options scheme every 2 years. Doesn't cause me any issues and I know where all the buttons are. If I change make then I'd not feel at home in the car. I've only ever driven Ford"
I appreciate you are probably talking about the new puma , but hubby gets very wistful about an old racing puma he had, constantly searching the usual sites for an"just the same" replacement.
He's reached that age where I think he's trying to buy back his youth  |
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Never really been interested in cars except TV and movie cars.
Still think that the 1974 Ford Falcon XB Sedan from the Original Mad Max movie was the best. Quickly followed by the Pontiac Trans Am from Smokie and the Bandit. |
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I drive a 2019 BMW M4 competition.
Love - the performance and noise it makes when giving it the beans
Hate - how it costs £1,400 to replace 4 tyres, and a 3.0 turbocharged engine isn’t exactly economical. |
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"I drive an Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line Competition, in white with black quilted pattern seats (I love the interior). I have had this car for almost 2.5 years.
I always had old cars and my last car was a clio which I had for 10 years until she went to car heaven.
I wanted an SUV style car because I had been driving my father's BMQ X1 for a few months when he was poorly, and it got me enjoying the SUV driving position.
My car is also great for taking our dog out, and the car has enough space for all of our camping stuff.
We recently bought a Nissan Navara truck as hubby's work van was wrecked outside our house. This now means that our next car could be slightly downsized if we wanted.
Mrs
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As she said, my main drive is the Nissan
Love that it's really comfortable and the high driving position.
Love the 360 camera.
I quite like the agricultural sound of the big twin turbo diesel engine.
Impressed with the economy. I do make a conscious effort not to hammer it most of the time and the result is I'm averaging over 40mpg from a big heavy truck.
Hate? The trail gate isn't on the central locking - a relatively cheap fix. Also want to get a hard cover to increase load space in the rear.
Other hate? Bloody Adblue.
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"Just bought a triumph TR6"
Not quite the same but hubby has a yet to be settled urge for a Tr7 with a Kermit green interior.
I have no clue why.
I did try telling him a TR6 was the last "proper" Triumph but he's having none of it  |
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Volvo XC60... I was going for a Land Rover Disco Sport until I got the insurance quote so opted for this.
It's okay. Lots of power, drives like a car, super comfortable on long rides, almost all the toys you could want (missing heated steering while and speed limiter), but it's happiest on the motorway and I just don't do those miles anymore.
I'll be changing in the New Year but not sure what to. Ford Edge maybe... |
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By *ayRyuMan 9 weeks ago
Harrogate |
As a self employed chap I pretty much spend all the time in my work van.
Comfy, carries stuff and gets me around!
Never really been a petrol head that way.
Now if you asked what bike I liked that would be very different  |
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"As a self employed chap I pretty much spend all the time in my work van.
Comfy, carries stuff and gets me around!
Never really been a petrol head that way.
Now if you asked what bike I liked that would be very different "
You'd get on with my hubby
There is a sodding motorbike parked in my utility room as the garage isn't adequate enough for it  |
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By *ayRyuMan 9 weeks ago
Harrogate |
"As a self employed chap I pretty much spend all the time in my work van.
Comfy, carries stuff and gets me around!
Never really been a petrol head that way.
Now if you asked what bike I liked that would be very different
You'd get on with my hubby
There is a sodding motorbike parked in my utility room as the garage isn't adequate enough for it "
Haha. I had an engine in the spare bedroom for a year! Close enough |
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"As a self employed chap I pretty much spend all the time in my work van.
Comfy, carries stuff and gets me around!
Never really been a petrol head that way.
Now if you asked what bike I liked that would be very different
You'd get on with my hubby
There is a sodding motorbike parked in my utility room as the garage isn't adequate enough for it "
do you ever arrange meets and the guys just end up in the garage with the spanners out? 🤣 |
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20 year old Suzuki Grand Vitra.
Bought it for peanuts and have abused it with work for the last two years. It'll tow anything and drive over anything.
Fuel economy absolutely sucks though.
For when I feel the need for speed I have a Yamaha FZR6 😍 |
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Wife has an A class
She loves it
Economical
Works pick up
Free
But crap vauxhall and barely pull itself about
My own iveco daily
Trusty old tank
Slow
But never let me down
Trusty old work horse
Landrover discovery
Animal/winter toy
Love everything about it
Other than the tax 😔
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"As a self employed chap I pretty much spend all the time in my work van.
Comfy, carries stuff and gets me around!
Never really been a petrol head that way.
Now if you asked what bike I liked that would be very different
You'd get on with my hubby
There is a sodding motorbike parked in my utility room as the garage isn't adequate enough for it do you ever arrange meets and the guys just end up in the garage with the spanners out? 🤣"
Thankfully not yet…
Albeit a very observant man at a club once clocked me putting my car keys away in my locker ans came over to chat to us.
All he was interested in was the car and my god did he bore on |
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"As a self employed chap I pretty much spend all the time in my work van.
Comfy, carries stuff and gets me around!
Never really been a petrol head that way.
Now if you asked what bike I liked that would be very different
You'd get on with my hubby
There is a sodding motorbike parked in my utility room as the garage isn't adequate enough for it do you ever arrange meets and the guys just end up in the garage with the spanners out? 🤣
Thankfully not yet…
Albeit a very observant man at a club once clocked me putting my car keys away in my locker ans came over to chat to us.
All he was interested in was the car and my god did he bore on "
hehe "you asking about the wrong rim sir" |
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My daily is a work horse first and foremost but I have done some long trips in it, can’t say I have it because I love it, I have because it performs a task.
My other car is one that gives the smiles per miles but it hasn’t been out in a while and needs some tlc. |
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BMW 320i convertible. Love driving around at night in winter with the roof down. That freezing air with the heater on full and heated seats on highest setting. Feels great. Hate that I chose a smaller engined one though |
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"Just bought a triumph TR6
Not quite the same but hubby has a yet to be settled urge for a Tr7 with a Kermit green interior.
I have no clue why.
Your 100%
I did try telling him a TR6 was the last "proper" Triumph but he's having none of it "
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Mazda CX-30. Love the fuel economy. Just over 50 m/gallon.
Hate the fact the windscreen steams up at the drop of a hat. To the point you have to park up, with the windows open and A/c on, to shift the condensation. |
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Not a car but a Vito
Love being able to throw all manner of wet muddy kit in the back and not need to care about it damaging seats etc. And being able to change in it and sleep in it.
Hate nothing much. Repairs aren’t cheap nor is insurance or tax but that applies to pretty much any vehicle I have.
My Astra was one of my favourites. 1.6l petrol, nothing special, I got her to 210k with no major work until a tree fell on her in a storm and killed her off  |
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By *ripfillMan 9 weeks ago
Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Havant |
I have a merc vito 119 LWB it’s great with a pop up lid to sleep in
It’s fast and drives like a car but the big bonus is I can get my Harley in the bs k when I go aboard with the bike and sleep upstairs ! Win win
( and I can go to the dump with it )
It’s great i am officially converted to van |
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By *ags73Man 9 weeks ago
glasgow-ish |
I have a dad wagon, nothing great but, does 130kph without a problem on holiday, decent on motorways and handy for the dog.
Won’t make any women’s knees shake in anticipation but does the job |
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"I have a merc vito 119 LWB it’s great with a pop up lid to sleep in
It’s fast and drives like a car but the big bonus is I can get my Harley in the bs k when I go aboard with the bike and sleep upstairs ! Win win
( and I can go to the dump with it )
It’s great i am officially converted to van "
How do you fit it in the toilet ? |
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Got 12 plate audi a4 everything factory and manual but its just economical confortable n i can fit my whole family in there with enough space for everyone in the back.
My daily is LWB VW Crafter 17 plate im in it all day everyday. Extremely comfortable slow n steady but just a gentle beast |
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By *dqsyMan 9 weeks ago
Mappawell |
Yaris Gr4
Like excellent B road thrasher. quiet doesnt pop and bang. Its a toyota.
cons - small inside fits like a glove. Driving at 60 on the motorway I only get 45mpg. Drive it as god intended and its mid 20s.
my real love though is my bike rsv4 1100. The noise is better than sex.
cons - 2 tyres after 2K miles is £400
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"i10...cheap to run but small inside. Heated seats though 😊"
same but I envy the heated seats you have be really good for the 20 min wait for defrosting.
Changing it next year but still swithering over to what, need something bigger but thinking of staying with hyundai although it's not important |
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I drive a BMW 435 - graphite grey with cream leather interior, and I love her!!
That being said, I am, after giving it a couple of months thought, trading it in soon for a Jag F-type, in the next few months, and I can’t wait! |
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USA Hyundai Sonata..owned 3 Hyundai's.. last one had over 200k miles only had oil changes tires brake pads bulbs wipers replaced no other maintenance or servicing requirements... Longest was 2006-2022 and had 249k miles first 2000-2004 over 100k then 2004-2006 @ 100k.. both written off due to d*unk drivers crashing into me.
Currently MG..chose as longest warranty here and cheapest car under said warranty period. |
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992 911 S, possibly in be of the best drives I’ve had, love the sound of the flat 6 when you get to a nice flat stretch and unbelievably grippy in the corners. It’s probably going to be my forever car and become a weekend princess when I find an ev that makes a decent daily … really interested to see what the do with next years 718 .. |
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Mk 4 golf love that its reliable and its qyite cheap on diesel.
Hate that I didnt have the money to get the scrape on the back wing sorted when I first bought it. Now its rusted and I still have no money to fix it. |
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"Aston Martin Volante- Love - the colour and the noise it makes.
Hate- the general infotainment controls- too much is screen based and i’d like more buttons
Which Aston is it ?? "
DB 12 Volante in Buckinghamshire green |
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"Aston Martin Volante- Love - the colour and the noise it makes.
Hate- the general infotainment controls- too much is screen based and i’d like more buttons
Which Aston is it ??
DB 12 Volante in Buckinghamshire green"
Nice, I had a vantage for a while, really case of never meet your heroes … hateful thing ! |
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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Never thought I'd switch to an SUV as I like driving too much!
BUT... it's efficient, comfortable on long journeys and the torque from the electric motor makes it shift way more than I expected. Just wish it had a more tuneful exhaust  |
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Mercedes c220 love it cheap tax very economical comfort is unbelievable.
Also Mercedes sprinter campervan love this as taxes ne and the dog away to the seaside very cheap holidays,and it's spot on for dogging and shagging meets |
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I treated myself to 2 cars last year.
I've got an UP GTi. Relatively cheap and its great fun. It's a genuine small hot hatch. Love it.
The other one is a CLK55AMG. Bags of power and has a cracking 5.4 V8. Roadtax and fuel is a killer though |
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By *8585Man 3 weeks ago
Middlesbrough |
23 Reg BMW 1 series 118i manual. It's nice but occasionally accidentally put it into reverse gear when I actually want 1st gear as they are next to each other, has anyone else done this ? On my previous VW you used to have to push down on the gear stick to select reverse. |
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By *enk15Man 3 weeks ago
Evesham |
Fiesta.
I love it because I brought both my kids home in it.
It’s been on 11 years of adventures with me, it’s got bumps and scrapes each with a story.
I’ll run that thing into the ground and probably be quite sad when it goes.
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Jaguar XF Portfolio estate. Or ‘sporting brake’ as Jag call it. 🙄
It has every toy going and a great sound system.
Only problem is it’s a little smaller than I need so I’m probably going back to a posh van like a Viano or Transporter.
Miss my Porsches, but not the tax.. |
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By *ChubsMan 3 weeks ago
West Midlands but travel the UK |
"Lexus UX300 EV here.
Never thought I'd go down the EV route but absolutely love it! Those that berate EV's need to live with one for a while!
So where do you charge it? "
At home, had a charger fitted |
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By *C44Man 3 weeks ago
Ipswich |
1993 Toyota Hilux Surf
Love - it's reliable, it can carry a lot, it's comfortable, it's not worth anything so I don't worry about it, it's pretty capable off road, it's an hilarious daily,no unnecessary tech, it's retro, it has all the funky JDM options iykyk
Hate - 18mpg, turning circle and length make multi story car parks impossible |
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I drive a Subaru Outback.
I love the reversing camera,that it handles the rough terrain by the lake and has plenty of room for me to put my bike in the back (with rear seats down)
What I don't like is that the stereo comes on automatically when I start the engine, it doesn't like connecting to my android phone and it's an automatic (though most cars in NZ are) |
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By *TinRedCouple 3 weeks ago
Reading |
Merc - Love it as it's 400bhp, yet has 4 doors and acts as a family car
Hate it as it gets uncomfy after 2 hours driving 911 - Love it as it's
911 - Love it as it's old enough to be interesting, yet modern enough to be reliable
Hate it as it's expensive to run, and every part has "Porsche tax"
I'm a petrol head through and through. Get cars aren't for everyone... But as I say... They're still cheaper than drugs and alcohol!! |
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"22yo Mitsubishi pajero. Only car decent to go off-road and exploring "
My dad had a pajero and loved it, only got rid when my mum couldn’t get in it any more and switched to a motability car.
He told me that the Pajero wasn’t called that in Spanish speaking countries, because pajero is Spanish for wanker |
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I’ve got a mk3 mx5. It’s a gorgeous looking car, and my husband says it’s great to drive. I personally hate driving and only use it a handful of times a year so wouldn’t really know. I prefer public transport!
My husband has a Skoda superb estate. He loves how comfortable it is. It’s his workhorse, and my mx5 is his toy |
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Gen 7 Toyota Celica
I love the styling, interior, driving position, handling and performance. It's not full of computerised crap and has surprisingly good fuel economy and a decent boot.
Only thing I hate is that it's a 20 year old car and parts become harder to come by.
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By *ob357Man 3 weeks ago
Oswestry |
"22yo Mitsubishi pajero. Only car decent to go off-road and exploring
My dad had a pajero and loved it, only got rid when my mum couldn’t get in it any more and switched to a motability car.
He told me that the Pajero wasn’t called that in Spanish speaking countries, because pajero is Spanish for wanker "
Learn something everyday I know in Uk they are shoguns. They are bullet proof |
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By *TinRedCouple 3 weeks ago
Reading |
"Gen 7 Toyota Celica
I love the styling, interior, driving position, handling and performance. It's not full of computerised crap and has surprisingly good fuel economy and a decent boot.
Only thing I hate is that it's a 20 year old car and parts become harder to come by.
S"
One of the best aging cars of that era. It still looks fresh today! Especially the TRD version! Just a shame they were so underpowered. |
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"Gen 7 Toyota Celica
I love the styling, interior, driving position, handling and performance. It's not full of computerised crap and has surprisingly good fuel economy and a decent boot.
Only thing I hate is that it's a 20 year old car and parts become harder to come by.
S
One of the best aging cars of that era. It still looks fresh today! Especially the TRD version! Just a shame they were so underpowered. "
I have the 140hp version and don't find it underpowered. It handles brilliantly. I greatly miss driving it on Welsh and Scottish country roads. The 190 T-sport is good, but the engine is fragile. |
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By *9jfh85Man 3 weeks ago
Maidenhead |
Tesla Model 3: very cheap to run, does the office run very well, it’s quick - instant torque, I can warm it up in the morning using my phone! Not such a fan of how it looks (someone said it looks like a fisher price car and I can’t disagree). Which is why I have…
Ferrari California: cheers me up when I need it, looks very sexy, sounds great at the top end. |
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2011 Passat 2.0 diesel estate. Looks boring as fuck as it’s grey but have done 296000 miles without a single major issue and no issues at all with the engine. Used as a work car for the boot space and cover so it’s not likely to be broken into to steal tools |
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We have a Ford Ranger which we bought brand new. Mechanically it's been great, works hard, lot of towing and heavy carrying work, but as for the electricals and the paintwork, it's been the biggest pile of shite and cost us quite a bit of money. We'll never buy another.
Would like to go back to the Isuzu pick up as much better quality. |
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By *sWyldWoman 3 weeks ago
Edinburgh |
I have a Mokka X.
I love it because it's got, reverse camera, heated seats and steering wheel. It's been reliable, it's comfy and is economical.
It was a sensible car which I very much needed.
It's not great in the snow sadly and I do miss the style of my old beetle. It's very much a mum car but that's ok. |
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I’m quite lucky I have a camper van as my daily driver which is fantastic for so many reasons being a surfer but also great for outdoor fun meets I also have an Avon tiger E1super cat….pics are on my profit which is the most fun car I’ve ever driven and I love both my cars in equal measures both are fun n quirky but my toy car is strictly dry warm days which are few n far between in the north east |
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