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I did take pictures but can't be bothered to download an app just to upload some pictures and I don't have a PH account.

For some reason I've got quite lazy with technology as I've got older. I haven't even bothered to create a login for the car (I started, got irritated after 2 minutes and left ...

Tesla now gone. Quite sad to see it go but I do get quite attached to cars. For some reason I can't remove myself from the app so keep getting notifications every time someone is driving it. Must resist the temptation to open the boot from the app!

Picking up the A290 from Cambridge this ...

Ooh, photos of the A290 when you get it please!

I've seen people on the R5 forums saying the 5 logo charge indicator on the bonnet gets condensation in it. Ours is fine but it lives under cover when at home. The Alpine presumably doesn't have the same thing (a 5 logo would be weird when it's not ...

Tesla now gone. Quite sad to see it go but I do get quite attached to cars. For some reason I can't remove myself from the app so keep getting notifications every time someone is driving it. Must resist the temptation to open the boot from the app!

Picking up the A290 from Cambridge this afternoon ...

I would probably get someone to install it as I will likely get upset very quickly if it doesn't go right immediately .

Will look into your ant suggestion Mik, they will probably do a far better job than I would do!

Fingers crossed my daughter passes her driving test on Monday. Mrs Holley is very keen for our daughter to have a front/rear dash cam fitted once she passes.

Anyone got one? Ant recommendations?

I wouldn't have any of the 22 cars he currently owns. Some I quite like (such as the project 8, Testarossa, McLaren) but can always think of something else I'd rather have instead.

Countach and 911 are likely investments, so can see why he's keeping them.

<checks calendar, yep, it's early October>

Have an Eccles cake and stop with this Christmas food shenanigans.

Dave!


Genuinely would have mince pies all year round. Hot cross buns are sold throughout the year, I think mince pies should be as well! (I could just make them myself, but I can't ...

Couldn't resist buying a pack of 6 from Greggs yesterday. For a cheapo bakery, they're pretty good.

Explosive Newt wrote: Mon Sep 22, 2025 10:54 am Great choice! Hope you enjoy it.

I've decided to go down the two car route to save my missing the Petrol Fun Car. Watch this space...

F-Type?

Order in for a A290 GTS, should be delivered some time in December.

Took me a couple of weeks to make up my mind as obviously very different and will be losing a lot of practicality. But mind made up whilst listening to Matt Prior on the Autocar podcast saying he's favourite cars are the flawed ...

On one hand I feel the base 911 represents poor value compared to an M3 which now far exceeds its BHP (they were always similarly powerful from the 90s onwards I believe). But on the other hand a base 911 is pretty much all you really need as a road car and don't think you'd ever think it slow. And ...

Quite the price to pay for having controversial views. I'd like to think that out of this situation there would be a rethink around gun rules. Unfortunately it seems the most likely outcome is to keep the existing rules and get rid of those who don't agree

I don't mind it, would probably look better in a different colour. Maybe white with the black sideblades and black moustache.

But they're all kinda merging into one now without a clear identity. If one went by I wouldn't know which model it was.

I'm sure after a few years of being on call you will find yourself wishing for a quiet night rather than a busy one!

I don't think this qualifies as a midlife crisis - but there is definitely something about becoming older and feeling more a part of your community so you want to give things back ...

I'd love a Conti GT, there's just something about them that's just so right.

Congratulations, I'm sure Mrs Mike will love the uniform

IanF wrote: Fri Aug 22, 2025 11:18 pm Is keeping your current an option?

I can extend the lease by another 12 months, but they quoted another £100 per month extra.

i4 I would place similarly as Polestar, heavy, slower and more expensive. Likely will buy a used performance as depreciation on a new one is horrific. Or A290 could ignite the younger yob in me (I suspect it will feel too slow though).


A few of my mates have got Renault 5s on salary ...

Have you looked at Polestar or Volvo?

They have some interesting lease offers on just now.

Yes, I realise how predictable it is to drop in after being quiet and recommend Volvo :lol:


I was talking with my neighbour after he suggested Polestar. They are nice, but in direct comparison to ...