Ocsltd 133 Posted October 18, 2016 We're quite fortunate in our jobs that we get to try / drive lot's of different cars, but what do you drive personally? I would love something nice, but find it hard to justify having money tied up in something.... Do you have a daily runaround, and / or something special tucked away for those special days...? I'm sure someone will come along and say, whatever's on the pitch!! But interested to know what you all drive....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betginge 73 Posted October 18, 2016 My Daily Drive Was Jags Until Recently, I had a XJ8 and Then a Stype 3.0 Petrol Auto Badged up as an R, I got very Cheap From the Block as a smoker, Lovely Driving Cars and So cheap To buy, No one wants them due to fuel costs, but 23mpg will do me fine. I Keep saying I am going to buy a range rover sport to use but just cant hand over the money, So Drive around in old saloon executive whips. My Current New daily drive as of this month is a Lovely Lexus Is200 Mk1 These were a cracking car in the day, This is a sport one with the LSD, in Black That shines so bright due to being waxed within a inch of its life. My special Car Hidden away is a MG Maestro EFi In Trophy Blue, (The Only one in this Colour In the World) Its a bit of a legend in the Maestro Owners World & yes I know its a Maestro lol 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted October 18, 2016 I've got a 1988 Saab 900 Classic in white with a nice faded red stripe down each side... ...and a 2010 Hyundai ix20 1.4 diesel which (apart from the massive A pillars) is just fine for day to day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted October 18, 2016 Great start, keep them coming.... That's the nicest Maestro I've ever seen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betginge 73 Posted October 18, 2016 1 minute ago, Ocsltd said: Great start, keep them coming.... That's the nicest Maestro I've ever seen! She is a Beauty, This was a few years ago now, its off to paint soon for a refresh for next years shows. Love the old Saabs, Great to hear your running one, I used to have a saab 900 Turbo about 9 years ago, went like a rocket. Lovely Car. Not sure about this i20 diesel though, Think you need to get a grip there lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted October 18, 2016 22 minutes ago, betginge said: She is a Beauty, This was a few years ago now, its off to paint soon for a refresh for next years shows. Love the old Saabs, Great to hear your running one, I used to have a saab 900 Turbo about 9 years ago, went like a rocket. Lovely Car. Not sure about this i20 diesel though, Think you need to get a grip there lol Haha, the Hyundai is great...after a long day of old boys coming in and telling me all about their past Jags and Fords they owned in the seventies getting into something quiet, boring and functional is just what I need sometimes. Also being massively overage and £30 tax might be part of the reason i'm in it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mat C 77 Posted October 18, 2016 Went from my £60k Lexus to a £400 Mini Last year. Never been happier!! I've had a couple of Lexus IS200's, beautiful car one of my all time faves and after woring for Lexus for 10 years, I still would rather own one of these than pretty much anything else. Been smoking literally anything I could over the last year though - however when i've taken in anything tasty - X5 3.0 D MSport/Audi TT 3.2/Mini JCW - I literally sell it the same/next day I just picked up a new Mini Cooper S D on lease through my old company to stop me swapping every day. Its nice to be in a new car again, however I still fancy taking the odd snotter home, just for the fun of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted October 18, 2016 Currently a BMW 645ci Drop head in black with ruby red leather Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.J 35 Posted October 18, 2016 A Porsche Cayenne 4.5s currently averaging just over 15mpg! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russp 10 Posted October 18, 2016 Some interesting cars mentioned. I used to pick whatever I fancied that had some road tax on it but now because of the new road tax rules I miss out on driving the cars I would really like to. No point putting a new owner on and taxing them so I have lost incentive to take in interesting cars now as I don't get to drive them. I know I could use my trade plates but its not practical to do that for everyday use let alone legal. I assume from the way some of you are using cars that you must have found a way around this? I would be interested to know as I fancy a nice 4x4 for the winter but not wanting to add an owner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted October 18, 2016 '02 Focus 1.6 ghia 130k that cost me less than you guys spend on a takeaway 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david gott 58 Posted October 18, 2016 Any part ex that's got fuel in it, preferably one that I don't care about getting dirty, my neighbours must think I work in a scrap yard, I never seem to bring a car home newer than 2004 haha 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted October 18, 2016 Beast of an M4. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fixedgear 4 Posted October 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Rory RSC said: Beast of an M4. Best all rounder on the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby who 41 Posted October 18, 2016 The latest car that I I've purchased, so I can scrutinise it for faults before it's advertised. I find it the only way, otherwise you get customers phoning or calling back once sold with stupid complaints like squeaky wipers, tracking off a tad, pollen filter blocked etc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted October 19, 2016 9 hours ago, Scooby who said: The latest car that I I've purchased, so I can scrutinise it for faults before it's advertised. I find it the only way, otherwise you get customers phoning or calling back once sold with stupid complaints like squeaky wipers, tracking off a tad, pollen filter blocked etc. I used to do this, but however thorough you are, after a couple of weeks sitting on the lot, it will develop a puncture/misfire/exhaust blow the first time you start it up 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparky 274 Posted October 19, 2016 Just a word of warning. If you are a Ltd Company and you are using a 'stock' car then that is seen by HMRC as a benefit in kind and liable for tax depending on the CO2s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fixedgear 4 Posted October 19, 2016 2007 330D M sport Coupe Stock is mainly Nissan GTR's, BMW M cars etc . People always always ask why I don't drive one of those everyday but I feel better in my oil burner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted October 19, 2016 2004 Volvo S60 2.0T. 84k on the clock Runs mint, heated seats, love it. Owes me £1200 quid and I've had it for 18 months. I always run about in the part exchanges though, love doing that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJ Underhill 34 Posted October 19, 2016 Highly modified Satria GTI... yes i havent grown up yet , a classic Saab 900 convertible for the summer, and a Porsche 944 for some fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted October 19, 2016 2 hours ago, CJ Underhill said: Highly modified Satria GTI... yes i havent grown up yet , a classic Saab 900 convertible for the summer, and a Porsche 944 for some fun Nice to see someone else loves a 900 classic! I've gone down the 4 door Scandi business man route myself...200k on the clock and it never misses a beat with panels thicker than those on a tank. How's your Satria...always fancied one from when they first came out but never taken one in chop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted October 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, grant8064 said: Nice to see someone else loves a 900 classic! I've gone down the 4 door Scandi business man route myself...200k on the clock and it never misses a beat with panels thicker than those on a tank. How's your Satria...always fancied one from when they first came out but never taken one in chop? Everytime winter comes, I fancy getting behind the wheel of a Saab 9-5 Aero, nice comfy heated seats! Currently making do with a Clio 172 Cup! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted October 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, Ocsltd said: Everytime winter comes, I fancy getting behind the wheel of a Saab 9-5 Aero, nice comfy heated seats! Currently making do with a Clio 172 Cup! Heated seats but every 9-5 we've ever taken in has had more issues than you would ever think possible. They're one of the few cars on our 'NO, NEVER, I DON'T CARE HOW CHEAP IT IS' list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.J 35 Posted October 19, 2016 I've taken in px today a 2003 Ford Mondeo with 170k miles, with a full tank of fuel So that's my new ride for the next couple of weeks 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted October 19, 2016 I ran an old diesel 4x4 for 10yrs. It did everything other than a track day. Towed my bangers, carried white goods home from Makro without having to put the back seat down, even slept in it once. But the winter and snow experience wasn't what you'd expect. I'm guessing it depends on whether you live in a rural location or inner city, but I live in North East London and regardless of how capable your 4x4 is, if the council/police shut the road because of snow you've had it; if the super hero in front of you gets stuck and blocks the road, you've had it; everybody wants a tow then complains about damage afterwards; Nobody seems to understand the consequences of using a kinetic tow rope. These days when it snows I prefer to stay indoors 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
