Our Cars (dream or actual)

[NickD]

I buy cars outright, no loans, finance etc and keep them a long time so an EV makes no sense, massive battery costs if it goes wrong, and in my experience of battery powered things (phones, cameras etc) the batteries will fail in the next 10 years.

I get why they work for some people, just not me. And I agree with Giles that they are an interim solution, I can't see how they are properly scalable in the UK.

We bought a very low mileage 3 year old 320d in 2020 and it's been brilliant, no plans to change it at the moment.

[Daysleepers]

In the UK we are lucky to have a drive with plenty of space to charge so an electric car works for my wife’s long commute. We regularly drive to the south of France, and worked out that getting there isn’t a problem but when we get there it would be challenging. We have an A6 Allroad too, so that’s our comfortable cruiser.

I’ve got a weird car history.

From the start:
Alfa Romeo Spider
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta ST
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
2007 Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab
Audi A6 allroad

Can you guess when my dad stopped working for Ford?

[Matt]

@Daysleepers that upgrade to the Fiesta ST really set off an avalanche for you didn’t it?

[Daysleepers]

@Matt 100%

I still miss the ST, and the Alfa but the allroad is a do everything car that is hard to beat for my needs. And the old boy I bought it from specced it to match his Bentley, and paid £8k for the paint!

Bonus photo of old man Audi, our dog Gus in the Vantage and the only place he was allowed in an F430.

[Bridger]

Marylebone - someone's had a long drive

[Matt]

Man, my stepdad had one of these in the 80s. I had a matching Hot Wheels and he did body work so he painted his iridescent purple and painted my Hot Wheels to match. He’s a good dude.

[Bridger]

Sounds like a very good dude.

Love the tires on this one. Kind of gives it a Hot Wheels feel.

[Bridger]

Marylebone just now. There's a McLaren around the corner but this is cooler.

[DeeDee85]

@Bridger most beautiful care ever made for me

[Bridger]

Hey @DeeDee85, I'd say it's one of the most badass cars ever made (in a Erika Eleniak kind or way)

In terms of beautiful, I would say the Ferrari GTO 250, Toyota 2000 GT or an E-Type (I even have a sweet spot for a Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA junior).

[Bridger]

This was a few blocks away from the AC. It had its own paparazzi

[Gavin666]

I do 25-30k a year so an electric is a no for me. Too many long trips and then worrying if I can get a charge at the hotel or traffic and a mid journey charge leaves me late. The cost here of charging outside the home is ridiculous. Plus I would miss the noise! Last car before I retire and I still get 37mpg!

[DeeDee85]

@Bridger my dad and I have had many a discussion over the better looking, better overall car between an AC and an E-type, I don’t think there’s a wrong answer though is there really..

[Bridger]

@DeeDee85 It would be a difficult decision of which to take out of the garage each day!

Your dad and you might enjoy this vid. They drive them like they don't mind if they get a knock or two.

[DeeDee85]

@Bridger that was brilliant! Thank you very much

[endo]

really like this concept

[endo]

[deanclean]

Those slate trucks look pretty cool @endo i put the $50.00 deposit down for one but since I am in Canada we are not on the list yet. It still keeps my place in line though for when they eventually sell here. In the meantime I’m looking at a 1985 VW Transporter single cab to keep me busy.

[Matt]

I was looking at them too. I’d like to see some reviews from customers after they’ve been out for a while though.

[deanclean]

Lots of reviews on 1985 VW Single Cabs haha @Matt