Economical and fun?

[jamcg]

Isn’t there something with the early turbo copper s where the tensioners decide they don’t want to tension your chain anymore and destroy the full engine?

[Explosive Newt]

Aren’t Boxsters notoriously expensive to maintain? Looks lovely that one.

I wouldn't say so. Of course they are more expensive than running a Ford but servicing is alternate years and not too dear - minor services alternating with major ones, an indie like Northway quotes £245 / £360 https://www.northway.co.uk/offers/porsc ... ing/113793

Parts and consumables is where the cost will get you - i.e. you'll shell out £150 a corner for tyres and any significant mechanical issue is going to cost you in parts. Of course Porsche is fairly reliable but >100,000 miles you are bound to start running into issues.

@GG., late of this parish, knows more on this if he is still around

[Rich B]

We've no idea the sort of mileage it's needed for, so doing 1000 miles a year they're probably quite cheap to maintain, doing 30,000 miles - they'll cost more.

[Zonda_]

We've no idea the sort of mileage it's needed for, so doing 1000 miles a year they're probably quite cheap to maintain, doing 30,000 miles - they'll cost more.

Job location changes regularly so mileage is never a constant. Rarely do mote than 8k a year I reckon. I thought it was an engine out job to change plugs etc.

[Shlergen]

Evonomics

[NGRhodes]

A 320D with i3 wheels.

[JonMad]

Sort of but not quite on the recommend-what-you-own theme

Don’t see many of these. Maybe for good reason. You won’t miss this one though.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 7258123839

[JonMad]

Or, barge-tactic
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9169825122
(Are these really £8k now, even for a really good condition one?)

[Rich B]

Or, barge-tactic
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9169825122
(Are these really £8k now, even for a really good condition one?)

I drive your grandad's car
I look incredible
I'm in this big ass car
From that car lot down the road

[Explosive Newt]

Oh we're going barge now, are we?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 8128720263
Not economical but hey.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 8289218307
That 3.0 twin-turbo V6 diesel will get you 50mpg on a cruise and 275hp isn't to be blinked at

I look incredible
I'm in this big ass car
From that car lot down the road

What you know about rockin' a jag on your noggin?
What you knowin' about wearin' a fur cat skin?
I'm digging, I'm digging, I'm searching right through autotrader
One man's trash, that's another man's darth vader

[Zonda_]

Oh we're going barge now, are we?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 8128720263
Not economical but hey.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 8289218307
That 3.0 twin-turbo V6 diesel will get you 50mpg on a cruise and 275hp isn't to be blinked at

I look incredible
I'm in this big ass car
From that car lot down the road

What you know about rockin' a jag on your noggin?
What you knowin' about wearin' a fur cat skin?
I'm digging, I'm digging, I'm searching right through autotrader
One man's trash, that's another man's darth vader

I’ve already got a Jag I’m getting rid of, most unreliable car I’ve owned!

[Sundayjumper]

If we're now considering 3 litre diesel barges as "fun" we can get a 7 series.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 8118706657

Silver & black with comfort seats. I could be tempted myself...

[Zonda_]

Arbarth 500 is looking favourite at the moment. This one is 5 miles away.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9079518687

[Gavin]

If we are recommending our own cars then get a TTS. It barely creeps into the low 30s on a run but it does go broom parp and Harris reckons it is one of Audi's best ever chassis.

[Gavster]

That looks very tidy

[Gavster]

Perhaps the first time in the history of the forum that we've had consecutive posts by Gavin, Gavin and Gavin.

[Zonda_]

I've looked for TTS but didn't see any in budget.

[Rich B]

Arbarth 500 is looking favourite at the moment. This one is 5 miles away.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9079518687

you only had three requirements, and that fails on one.

[Zonda_]

Arbarth 500 is looking favourite at the moment. This one is 5 miles away.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9079518687

you only had three requirements, and that fails on one.

Ah well I'm planing to haggle!

[Sundayjumper]

Arbarth 500 is looking favourite at the moment. This one is 5 miles away.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9079518687

you only had three requirements, and that fails on one.

Like I already said, suggestions need to ignore at least one of the requirements !