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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Unless we are filthy rich, we don't have a garage full of cars. I currently drive an extremely low mileage Honda Jazz automatic. Had it for 3 years now and has never let me down. I absolutely love it.
When I hit 55 in 4 years, gonna draw a lump sum and treat myself to a second, fun runabout.
Currently my choices are .
A American Rat Rod Truck.
AC Cobra replica.
Or a new Tukuk.
Do you have a second quirky or fun vehicle. If not, what would you like.. achievable with your finances? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Old jag
Or a 32 Ford if going the hotrod route. My friend has just sold his Pontiac GTO"
I love retro American cars. Old Ford Mustang or Transam would also be nice. |
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Personally,I've recently got a bee in my bonnet about getting a Porsche 944. Growing up in the 80s/90s, that's EXACTLY what a sports car is supposed to look like in my eyes. You can pick up one that looks in decent nick for well under 5k, and classic car insurance should only be a couple of hundred quid even in my ghetto. If only I had a drive or a garage, I'd be having a nice little chat with the bank manager as we speak... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Finances available?
DB9 
Eerm..
You have the finances available to buy a DB9 as as a second runabout?"
Yeah that would be my weekend car, my first car would be a Range Rover sport SVR, again, if I had the finances. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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What age does a car have to be to qualify for classic car insurance?"
Most are 21 or 25 but I believe Collingwood is 18 |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Finances available?
DB9
Eerm..
You have the finances available to buy a DB9 as as a second runabout?
Yeah that would be my weekend car, my first car would be a Range Rover sport SVR, again, if I had the finances."
The question was..
"With your available finances?"
Big difference. We can all dream, but what is actually achievable? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Finances available?
DB9
Eerm..
You have the finances available to buy a DB9 as as a second runabout?
Yeah that would be my weekend car, my first car would be a Range Rover sport SVR, again, if I had the finances.
The question was..
"With your available finances?"
Big difference. We can all dream, but what is actually achievable?"
Ah, ok, guess I’d go for a Kia Sportage then |
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By *GJGCouple
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
If you can manage it I'd definitely suggest an American V8 of some sort! Even if you're not into driving fast the noise alone is enough to put a smile on your face! Cars are pretty much my life but I tend to be very left wing with my choices haha! I currently daily a Volvo 940 Turbo which has been messed around with and I also own a 1986 Nissan Leopard  I'm a sucker for a big boxy saloon! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We've got a family motor, VW Tiguan.
I had a Renault Clio 1.2, cost me £750. It was a bag of shit but did the job. Recently came into some money after my nan died, gave some to the kids, payed some off the mortgage and I bought a car.
2011 Renault Megane Renaultsport RS250 is now my daily wheels. Had some work done on it, puts out 302hp, makes me smile when I drive it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Finances available?
DB9
Eerm..
You have the finances available to buy a DB9 as as a second runabout?
Yeah that would be my weekend car, my first car would be a Range Rover sport SVR, again, if I had the finances."
Got an SVR, fucking amazing car and quite possibly the best I’ve ever owned.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Personally,I've recently got a bee in my bonnet about getting a Porsche 944. Growing up in the 80s/90s, that's EXACTLY what a sports car is supposed to look like in my eyes. You can pick up one that looks in decent nick for well under 5k, and classic car insurance should only be a couple of hundred quid even in my ghetto. If only I had a drive or a garage, I'd be having a nice little chat with the bank manager as we speak..."
The 944 was horrible.. It also didn't have much grunt at all... But each to their own I guess. What's wrong with a nice 911 much classier. X |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Unless we are filthy rich, we don't have a garage full of cars. I currently drive an extremely low mileage Honda Jazz automatic. Had it for 3 years now and has never let me down. I absolutely love it.
When I hit 55 in 4 years, gonna draw a lump sum and treat myself to a second, fun runabout.
Currently my choices are .
A American Rat Rod Truck.
AC Cobra replica.
Or a new Tukuk.
Do you have a second quirky or fun vehicle. If not, what would you like.. achievable with your finances?"
Have to love an American V8 OP!
I drive a Merc but the mister drives a new Camero 50th edition....she’s a beaut!
We also have a Jensen SV8 this has a cobra V8 engine in a British sports car 
MrsK |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Used to have a Porsche 911 that was my pride and joy, had to sell it quickly to buy a house. Cried for three days solid! I miss you porky pig! "
I feel your pain...had to sell my Dodge Ram when we moved
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By *GJGCouple
over a year ago
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"Used to have a Porsche 911 that was my pride and joy, had to sell it quickly to buy a house. Cried for three days solid! I miss you porky pig! "
I dread to think what you sold it for and what it's potentially worth now. The value increase in 911's is absolutely crazy! I'd absolutely love a 930 turbo but that's never going to happen now  |
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"Used to have a Porsche 911 that was my pride and joy, had to sell it quickly to buy a house. Cried for three days solid! I miss you porky pig!
I dread to think what you sold it for and what it's potentially worth now. The value increase in 911's is absolutely crazy! I'd absolutely love a 930 turbo but that's never going to happen now "
Never say never! I just saved and saved then got a mahoosive loan!  |
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"Money no object a 1930's Bentley...Blower Bentley if I could find one...
And a DB9 for when it rains...
Awww well...."
have you seen how cheap the Bentley turbo continental are? You can pick up a low mileage Black one for 20k imagine that! A six litre cool as fuck motor for the price of a family car! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have a very sensible mondao, large but economical.
Also have a range of motorcycles and a van, but if I had time to enjoy it and maybe one day I will, then it will be a Lamborghini. Always wanted one, always talked myself out of it as impracticle, and I have fast bikes instead so wouldn't use it... But if I ever can't ride I will get one. |
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Well it depends on the car as some newish cars can be classified as classics, such as Ford Sierra Cosworths, Capris,even late model Escorts are in the range mainly over 10 years and in good condition.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Money no object a 1930's Bentley...Blower Bentley if I could find one...
And a DB9 for when it rains...
Awww well.... have you seen how cheap the Bentley turbo continental are? You can pick up a low mileage Black one for 20k imagine that! A six litre cool as fuck motor for the price of a family car! "
Stunning car and sort cheap after a few years but far to modern.i wouldn't dare put the dogs in it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cheap little weekend sticky fun cars you could use as road legal track cars are
Williams Clio
Clio sport 182
Westfield
Caterham
Lotus Elise.
Radical.
Mazda MX5. (Ms Myths favourite)
Noble if you can find one.
If you want a Lotus Elise I know of one race tuned with a Honda Vtec engine just rebuilt and one of a very few road legal Radicals just retuned by Radical themselves.
Mr L. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Personally,I've recently got a bee in my bonnet about getting a Porsche 944. Growing up in the 80s/90s, that's EXACTLY what a sports car is supposed to look like in my eyes. You can pick up one that looks in decent nick for well under 5k, and classic car insurance should only be a couple of hundred quid even in my ghetto. If only I had a drive or a garage, I'd be having a nice little chat with the bank manager as we speak..."
Might know someone who has just rebuilt one. He may still have it for sale. Mr L. |
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"Personally,I've recently got a bee in my bonnet about getting a Porsche 944. Growing up in the 80s/90s, that's EXACTLY what a sports car is supposed to look like in my eyes. You can pick up one that looks in decent nick for well under 5k, and classic car insurance should only be a couple of hundred quid even in my ghetto. If only I had a drive or a garage, I'd be having a nice little chat with the bank manager as we speak...
Might know someone who has just rebuilt one. He may still have it for sale. Mr L. "
That's really kind, but I just haven't got anywhere to keep it. I don't want to park it on the road. It'll have to be a new house before a new motor! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I always said I'd treat myself to a TVR when I turn 40, but as I get closer to it I find the idea less appealing.
Ginger"
Ooohhh TVR .. forgot about that one. Oh and mate from work has a mint condition old Lotus Else.. small, but fast and handles like it's on rails.
Still on the side of old American though. I also old, beat up Ford Flat bed trucks, with a big grunty engine under the bonnet. |
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By *horltzMan
over a year ago
heysham |
"Unless we are filthy rich, we don't have a garage full of cars. I currently drive an extremely low mileage Honda Jazz automatic. Had it for 3 years now and has never let me down. I absolutely love it.
When I hit 55 in 4 years, gonna draw a lump sum and treat myself to a second, fun runabout.
Currently my choices are .
A American Rat Rod Truck.
AC Cobra replica.
Or a new Tukuk.
Do you have a second quirky or fun vehicle. If not, what would you like.. achievable with your finances?"
When I was a teenager - Lamborghini countach
Now ( teenage years a distant memory ) - Landrover Defender SWB |
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Sold my almost fully restored very late Mini 1275gt....about 6 months before the price of used classic minis started to sky rocket 
Soon as i've sorted a new house out (space to build a triple garage is high on the wish list), the plan is to buy an earlyish Porsche Boxster S, in need of a little TLC- with the idea of doing something between a restoration and a little light 'ride pimpin' |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Unless we are filthy rich, we don't have a garage full of cars. I currently drive an extremely low mileage Honda Jazz automatic. Had it for 3 years now and has never let me down. I absolutely love it.
When I hit 55 in 4 years, gonna draw a lump sum and treat myself to a second, fun runabout.
Currently my choices are .
A American Rat Rod Truck.
AC Cobra replica.
Or a new Tukuk.
Do you have a second quirky or fun vehicle. If not, what would you like.. achievable with your finances?
When I was a teenager - Lamborghini countach
Now ( teenage years a distant memory ) - Landrover Defender SWB"
My first ever motor was a twin tank series 2, ex army lightweight. Bought in 1985 for £1750, ran for two years and sold for £1850. God only knows what it would be worth now if still around and in reasonable condition. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Sold my almost fully restored very late Mini 1275gt....about 6 months before the price of used classic minis started to sky rocket
Soon as i've sorted a new house out (space to build a triple garage is high on the wish list), the plan is to buy an earlyish Porsche Boxster S, in need of a little TLC- with the idea of doing something between a restoration and a little light 'ride pimpin' "
Crikey, have you seen the price of the good condition/restored originals?
There's a 1963, race prepped Mini Cooper S on sale on Car and Classic, for £45.000  |
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