What Do You Drive?
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tinkspixiedust
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I drive an 02 Skoda Octavia....I have to say its a very reliable machine, but my passion is to own a Morris Minor my dad always had them and since he passed it has been my dream to own one.....only thing is Im not sure if I could cope with the lack of power 
My dad had a grey one with red leather seats with a white trim (prob plastic ) the last one he had I still remember the reg GIO 782....I checked out the reg and its been scrapped how cool it would have been to have been able to locate it and restore it!!! Ah how one loves to dream!
My dad had a grey one with red leather seats with a white trim (prob plastic ) the last one he had I still remember the reg GIO 782....I checked out the reg and its been scrapped how cool it would have been to have been able to locate it and restore it!!! Ah how one loves to dream!
Dorsetmike
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Had not noticed this thread before, so here goes; until I reached the age of 70 I was driving this 1962 Ford Classic, it got us into classic car shows for free in the summer months
I finally decided I'd had enough of crawling under it etc so sold it.
Now since my wife passed on I have 2 Mazdas, her burgundy 2003 Mazda 2 diesel, which costs very little to run, £35 road tax per year and 60+ miles to the gallon.
I also have the blue 2000 Mazda Demio 1.5i. I must sell one soon, but which?
I now only do maybe 2,000 miles in a year, so fuel and road tax costs don't add much to the overall cost, the newer car would sell for considerably more than the other; thinks new camera, new ..............
I finally decided I'd had enough of crawling under it etc so sold it.
Now since my wife passed on I have 2 Mazdas, her burgundy 2003 Mazda 2 diesel, which costs very little to run, £35 road tax per year and 60+ miles to the gallon.
I also have the blue 2000 Mazda Demio 1.5i. I must sell one soon, but which?
I now only do maybe 2,000 miles in a year, so fuel and road tax costs don't add much to the overall cost, the newer car would sell for considerably more than the other; thinks new camera, new ..............
White Knight
Spectral Warrior con passion
I bought a 2010 Nissan Altima, black 4 door sedan in June of this year. Even though it's a 4 cylinder engine, pick up and acceleration are most excellent. If I could get it on the parkways and interstates more often, I should be able to get about 30 mpg; the city driving really cuts down the fuel efficiency. Overall, no complaints and quite happy with this vehicle. :grin:
teddy
Duckmeister
A ten year old 520sei BMW. I cannot bear to get rid of it as it is like old old pair of shoes. 28-30mpg on local use, but on the trip down to the South of France (650 miles non-stop) it returned 34mpg cruising at 80-85 mpg. i will be very sad when it dies as it still looks lovely. Also have the convertible Porsche which will shortly be up for sale due to my deteriorating eyesight. Beautiful car, love it. the most fun I have ever had in a car - with my clothes on that is.
teddy
teddy
Corno Dolce
Admiral Honkenwheezenpooferspieler
What do I drive........today??? My wife crazy.............
White Knight
Spectral Warrior con passion
Corno :lol: Welcome to the club; it's only right and fitting that we return the favor to our "better halves" is it notWhat do I drive........today??? My wife crazy.............
teddy
Duckmeister
I have joined the old farts club and purchased a second hand Pequot 307 diesel estate. This is partly in preparation for my semi retirement and partly because the BMW had reached the stage where it was becoming uneconomical to maintain. Enjoying the economy but missing the effortless driving of the old car and all the useful gadgets. I find it is a bit like marring an ugly woman who can cook really well................
teddy
PS Loads of room in the back for the ducks!
teddy
PS Loads of room in the back for the ducks!
JHC
Chief assistant to the assistant chief
Just for once I would love to drive right down the middle of the fairway for about 300 metres! in your dreams laddie
teddy
Duckmeister
Having just completed two trips to the SoF I cannot wait to buy another five series BMW. The Peugeot is very good, and economical for local driving, but if you want an effortless drive over 650 miles it is a pain in the bum. It is so good to be able to step out of a car after that sort of drive without any aches or pains you did not start with. And over that sort of distance you need a car that can cruise effortlessly at 80-90 miles an hour. I now regret selling the BMW and will replace it as soon as possible.
teddy
teddy
Nikam
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With all the 20mph zones, that seems a bit OTT Teddy. :shake: