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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 ...

Your Tesla is/was presumaly the pre-facelift version so there's at least an updated model if you went for the same thing again. But that has no stalks. Still, should be pretty cheap and the seats in the Performance model look comfy. Oh, and:

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation ...

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 ...

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 Tesla ...

The Ionic 5N is £577 x 18 with nothing down at the moment.

Seems like a steel to me.


5k miles though, at 15k miles it's £745 per month. Ideally would like it longer than 18 months which makes it more expensive again.


It's apparently 9p/mile including VAT excess mileage fee (need to ...

Whilst youngest is going to Uni and paying for her car, trying to keep payments under £500.

Carlos wrote: Thu Aug 21, 2025 2:05 pm The Ionic 5N is £577 x 18 with nothing down at the moment.

Seems like a steel to me.

5k miles though, at 15k miles it's £745 per month. Ideally would like it longer than 18 months which makes it more expensive again.