I need a replacement daily drive

[Flytvr]

They rattle and I'd  have to deal with Lexus  even more than I do now :(

I didn't see that one coming!

14 mile trip there ???? 14 mile trip back??? Have you considered an electric bike? Before you say "But when it rains...." buy a wetsuit!

 

Busy dual carriageway

 

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[Tom24]

GS450h, RX400h, Passat CC, Grand Cherokee, Jag S-Type or XF, or a 7 Series BMW?

I like your thinking with the Skoda and Saab, plenty of other Volvos too. 

 

 

 

[Malc]

Dav hi, have you ever thought of a Ls400 ?  old but as sharp as a needle for acceleration and speed when you want it, wafting around for sure, supreme comfort and longevity, very reliable and very few bills if you get the right one.........................  and a quarter of your budget probably

Malc

[Spacewagon52]

Or even a LS430 ? That would be a contrast to the ISF. My only concern is that you will like it more than your ISF!

[Tom24]

Or maybe an Alfa Brera or Spider. Do a 2.4 diesel version. 

Chrysler 300C? 

[JonP]

I've thought about this daily driver thing on and of for a while. Yes, it would be cheaper to have an econobox to do the commute in, however, it wouldn't put a smile my face every day like the F does. 

I used a Ct200h for a while when I was getting the paint sorted on my F, came to the renewed conclusion that life is too short to spend the hours behind the wheel that I do driving something that's less engaging than the F.

So yes, the fuel cost is more than I necessarily have to pay and I'm aware that I'm clocking up some depreciation, however my daily travels are a lot more fun than they otherwise would be and I know that the F is always going to work/not let me down, which is important when I'm doing nearly 20k a year.

[emjay82]

8 minutes ago, JonP said:

I've thought about this daily driver thing on and of for a while. Yes, it would be cheaper to have an econobox to do the commute in, however, it wouldn't put a smile my face every day like the F does. 

I used a Ct200h for a while when I was getting the paint sorted on my F, came to the renewed conclusion that life is too short to spend the hours behind the wheel that I do driving something that's less engaging than the F.

So yes, the fuel cost is more than I necessarily have to pay and I'm aware that I'm clocking up some depreciation, however my daily travels are a lot more fun than they otherwise would be and I know that the F is always going to work/not let me down, which is important when I'm doing nearly 20k a year.

I feel the same. Couldn't leave the F on the drive each morning, would rather sell it and have a complete change.

[Jgtcracer]

On Thu May 04 2017 at 10:33 AM, Tom24 said:

Or maybe an Alfa Brera or Spider. Do a 2.4 diesel version. 

Chrysler 300C? 

Used to have a brera, nice looking car but although it's sold as a 2+2, it's a 2 seater.

Beautiful car though, totally reliable, only cost me £2400 for an engine rebuild 3 weeks into ownership!!!!

It's a piece of art, not a car.  Just leave it on the driveway where it belongs.

[Flytvr]

On 04/05/2017 at 0:03 PM, emjay82 said:

I feel the same. Couldn't leave the F on the drive each morning, would rather sell it and have a complete change.

I don't leave mine on the drive! It's in the garage! ;)

Having a slight issue with that at the moment. A pair of swallows have decided to nest in one of our garages - and it just had to be the one that the F lives!

Out comes the car cover guess :)

[Spacewagon52]

You have a kind heart towards wildlife! I salute you sir!

[Big Rat]

57 minutes ago, Spacewagon52 said:

You have a kind heart towards wildlife! I salute you sir!

@Flytvr There is a highly illegal isF  protector 🤔

[emjay82]

Don't let it get out of hand. Borrow 🐀 's ISF protector 

[Flytvr]

Now swallow proof!!!

 

[Flytvr]

And some Volvo porn.....

 

 

[Big Rat]

19 minutes ago, Flytvr said:

And some Volvo porn.....

 

 

@Flytvr Now that's what I'm talking about, never mind all this pointless talk about modern day second cars this is what you want

i can see you in it now wearing a pork pie hat and a sheepskin coat smoking a pipe 😂

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[emjay82]

Thoughts on these @Flytvr?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705115322498?atmobcid=soc3

 

[Flytvr]

6 hours ago, emjay82 said:

Thoughts on these @Flytvr?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705115322498?atmobcid=soc3

 

Looks nice!

[emjay82]

Not a bad looking car, not sure on the interior but an option that hadn't come up before.... 

[Flytvr]

On 5/27/2017 at 8:39 PM, emjay82 said:

Not a bad looking car, not sure on the interior but an option that hadn't come up before.... 

I'll have to do something soon - I had to take the F to work yesterday!!!!! 

 

[Flytvr]

There was an RS4 soft top parked up in the car park, getting loads of attention.

Those paying attention to the F - NONE 

[steveledzep]

Untrained eyes.....missing the wolf in sheep's clothing !

[Womble72]

17 minutes ago, Flytvr said:

There was an RS4 soft top parked up in the car park, getting loads of attention.

Those paying attention to the F - NONE 

Iam gutted, spoke to a mate on Friday who tells me he's just got a TT-s......he HAD a lovely A4 cab in blk with blk leather etc on a 54 plate n Audi gave him a grand for....😢....gutted as I'd have had it for my commute car 😢

[Big Rat]

12 hours ago, Flytvr said:

There was an RS4 soft top parked up in the car park, getting loads of attention.

Those paying attention to the F - NONE 

@Flytvr Couple of things about that the people paying the RS4 attention were they 'wearing ski masks and carrying baseball bats '

The kind of attention that VAG performance cars get with massive regularity is when the owner is in bed with his family from this kind of individual, bent on relieving you of it no matter what Security measures you have in place.

It is an undeniable common occurrence, whereas as you with an equally impressive car and in many ways superior car can soundlysleep safe in the knowledge that they are not the slightest bit interested in it,even if they were to make that arduous trek up your driveway 😂

Big Rat

[emjay82]

1 hour ago, Big Rat said:

@Flytvr Couple of things about that the people paying the RS4 attention were they 'wearing ski masks and carrying baseball bats '

The kind of attention that VAG performance cars get with massive regularity is when the owner is in bed with his family from this kind of individual, bent on relieving you of it no matter what Security measures you have in place.

It is an undeniable common occurrence, whereas as you with an equally impressive car and in many ways superior car can soundlysleep safe in the knowledge that they are not the slightest bit interested in it,even if they were to make that arduous trek up your driveway 😂

Big Rat

Good point, often overlooked that it's lack of attention is a huge benefit in other ways! Just be careful if you're ever in Bradford and decide to pop into Morrissons for coffee and cake......

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14477062.display/

[Big Rat]

3 minutes ago, emjay82 said:

Good point, often overlooked that it's lack of attention is a huge benefit in other ways! Just be careful if you're ever in Bradford and decide to pop into Morrissons for coffee and cake......

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14477062.display/

@emjay82 I rest my case 🙁

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