What next?

[Rich B]

I'm half way into my Golf lease and whilst it is clearly a very good car - fun to throw around, economical, practical, etc it definitely isn't the direction I want to go when it goes back.

I'm currently at that "what shall I get next" phase with all sorts of strange ideas. Top of the list are:

- manual M2
- something like an Elise and a crappy old Hilux/Fourtrak for biking duties
- Nissan S15 with silly bolt on arches etc
- Ford Ranger with silly bolt on arches etc and an MX5

????

What weird and wonderful automotive thoughts are tempting you guys at the moment?

[scotta]

Elise and an M240i I find that to be a great combination alongside a diesel F31 touring...

[mik]

- something like an Elise and a crappy old Hilux/Fourtrak for biking duties

That if you can.

[scotta]

on a more serious note im asking myself the same "What next" question. Im spending £400 a month on the 2 series that just sits in the garage. Contemplating selling that and selling the elise to buy a V6 Exige and put the budget in to the deficit for that. At a squeeze we might be able to live with two cars for a bit. Or failing that spend a couple of grand on a good Mk1 Focus. Ive got a bit of a soft spot for the Mk1 Focus. They are just simply good cars.

[Rich B]

- something like an Elise and a crappy old Hilux/Fourtrak for biking duties

That if you can.

strangely, the crappy hilux/fourtrak part of that combo interests me most! Sadly, crappy Hiluxs (late 80s/early 90s ones) are big money these days.

[Nathan]

spend a couple of grand on a good Mk1 Focus. Ive got a bit of a soft spot for the Mk1 Focus. They are just simply good cars.

Is that because of what Chris Harris said ??!

[Jimmy Choo]

I'm enjoying whafting in the Jag. Depending on how things work out over the next couple of years, there'll be something small and light to go with it.

[Mito Man]

Where’s the engine swap choice?

I’d try and find something with a peach of an engine, not long for this world now.

[Sundayjumper]

Are we doing another "recommend your own car" thread ?

Touareg & BMW rally car

7-Series & 911

Although I keep looking at ads for Ford Excursions, e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274540527013

[mik]

What’s your driving “picture” now? I am guessing less time alone in the car without wife and / or sprog?

Why don’t you want another Golf? Too fast? Too slow? Not tactile enough? Too Golfy?

Also - PM me your sort code and account number.

[Coaster1]

What’s your driving “picture” now? I am guessing less time alone in the car without wife and / or sprog?

This.

Are you working from home more / driving fewer miles now?

I have a shortlist of what I want next but I’m a long way from achieving it.

[Rich B]

What’s your driving “picture” now? I am guessing less time alone in the car without wife and / or sprog?

Why don’t you want another Golf? Too fast? Too slow? Not tactile enough? Too Golfy?

Also - PM me your sort code and account number.

we have the F31 for family duties, that isn't going anywhere. I'm not necessarily after suggestions as I'm a year away from changing - more that everyone else has daft car ideas all the time too and what they are!

The Golf is good at everything, except it's FWD and sounds lame. But I knew that when I got it, and it's done/doing its job admirably and I do enjoy it. Just not as much as I would a RWD car!

[scotta]

spend a couple of grand on a good Mk1 Focus. Ive got a bit of a soft spot for the Mk1 Focus. They are just simply good cars.

Is that because of what Chris Harris said ??!

Funny that - I watched that video and said to myself exactly that be fore he did.

[Jimexpl]

Although I keep looking at ads for Ford Excursions, e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274540527013

Why?

Aside from the V10 novelty, they're pretty crap.
I remember taking one as p/x against an Escalade when I ran Cadillac & Corvette London and Reading in 2007 and not being able to find any redeeming feature on it.

[DeskJockey]

Although I keep looking at ads for Ford Excursions, e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274540527013

Why?

Aside from the V10 novelty, they're pretty crap.
I remember taking one as p/x against an Escalade when I ran Cadillac & Corvette London and Reading in 2007 and not being able to find any redeeming feature on it.

According to Hoovie you need the 7.3L Powerstroke diesel.

[integrale_evo]

M2 is the only current / recent bmw I have any interest in, not sure I could buy one while the Giulia qattroformaggio exists.

[Jobbo]

While I liked leasing new cars, the 'What's next?' question does come up quickly when you have a defined period with the car. I may not have kept any car (other than my second MX5) more than 2 years but I changed because I wanted to, at the time of my choosing. Of course, we all like finding cars so it's not necessarily a bad thing...

The Hilux/Fourtrak idea sounds good but the reality is you'll either pay a fortune, end up with a shitter or compromise and regret it. Why not go for option 4 and put some silly bolt-on arches on the MX5 too?

[ZedLeg]

- something like an Elise and a crappy old Hilux/Fourtrak for biking duties

That if you can.

strangely, the crappy hilux/fourtrak part of that combo interests me most! Sadly, crappy Hiluxs (late 80s/early 90s ones) are big money these days.

Aye, Hiluxs always hold their money and you’ll be lucky to find a Fourtrack that’s not full of holes.

[Mito Man]

If you want a relatively modern pick up you want an Isuzu apparently but I’ve been in 2 and they’re pretty shit. Might be worth getting just getting a big estate or 4x4 to ferry your bikes in. Insurance prices can be pretty silly on commercial vehicles too.

[Sundayjumper]

Why?

Aside from the V10 novelty, they're pretty crap.

Not even a novelty, I've already got a V10 sat outside !

It's huge and OTT and a bit different to the other obvious choices when you need space & towing ability.