My car saga continues....

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:19 am

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:13 am He could aways shock us and buy his FIRST Z4

That was below the belt Mr McD. I did buy the Z4. I mend it, service it, wash it and even pay for the fuel. I just don't OWN it!

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:33 am

Time to own one then, Pondrew. All essential boxes ticked and you get the benefit of this forum as card carrying Z head.
Forget the alternatives. You’re dancing around the solution.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:07 am

There's always a bus pass instead, take the strain off and meet new friends

Tim.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:21 am

Pondrew wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:19 am
Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:13 am He could aways shock us and buy his FIRST Z4
That was below the belt Mr McD. I did buy the Z4. I mend it, service it, wash it and even pay for the fuel. I just don't OWN it!

And you wanted to ban me even though I already had two and was a short while in between before getting my third one

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:13 pm

TitanTim wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:07 am There's always a bus pass instead, take the strain off and meet new friends

Tim.

Tim, same age group as he’d meet on his Jaaaaaaggggg forums

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:17 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:19 am
Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:13 am He could aways shock us and buy his FIRST Z4
That was below the belt Mr McD. I did buy the Z4. I mend it, service it, wash it and even pay for the fuel. I just don't OWN it!

Tomatoes/Tomatoes ok, I’ll reword, you could maybe own your first Z4

straight into a 35i your limited use (cough cough) would stop some of the running cost issues.

Either that or just get into an ///M or CL/AMG of some sort and scratch that itch

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:49 pm

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:13 pm
TitanTim wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:07 am There's always a bus pass instead, take the strain off and meet new friends

Tim.
Tim, same age group as he’d meet on his Jaaaaaaggggg forums

True, thank God I'm not into Jags

Tim.

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:14 pm

I reckon a proper S54 ///M car should be on the cards for anyone looking to spend that sort of money. If you’ve never experienced it, then its a good box to tick off.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:10 pm

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:13 pm Tim, same age group as he’d meet on his Jaaaaaaggggg forums

Funny you should say that....the chap I've been talking to about one of them is 77 and giving up driving.

I would feel bad (a bit) about beating him down on his price.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:16 pm

So today I was on one of my rare excursions 'daaan sarf' to see my old mum, possibly for the last time.

My attention was drawn to a beautiful red XK8 'vert which I passed. It really was gorgeous looking. Then on the orbital car park I followed a black M6 (F13) coupe which rekindled my love of those too.

I also followed a 2020 RS7 which are weird looking things but the width of the rear tyres is absolutely mahoosive.

Got to stop looking at cars, it only confuses me more.

jenniferlouise · Post by **jenniferlouise** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:02 am

Some of the best window shopping is done whilst behind the wheel. I went out to look at an aging Alfa 159 Shootbrake and have come back with a Merc CLS 350 AMG shootbrake. Didn’t know I needed one in my life. Turns out I do! 2013, family ownership and full dealer history. Every toy going has been thrown at it too - never had cooling and massaging seats before!?!? And always fancied a column shift for the gears. The puppies are going to be very pleased.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:23 pm

jenniferlouise wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:02 am And always fancied a column shift for the gears.

I had a 2013 E class a few years back (about 10 actually). Never liked the column auto shift, it seemed too American and nowhere to rest your left hand when bored!

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:03 pm

Well I won't be buying an old Jag!

Piles of rusting shite, all of them! Went to look at a couple and, boy, how they could make cars that badly in this day-and-age must be an artform.

I've seen cars which had chassis corrosion mentioned on the MOT at 4 years old FFS!

I travelled 2 hours to look at one yesterday and had to wait around for an hour cos the battery was flat so it wouldn't start! The silly old duffer selling it didn't seem bothered in the slightest...

Got a new plan now.....one I should have put into place last year; it would have saved me a small fortune!

I hate to admit it, but my friend PVR was right all along.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:15 pm

Thank goodness for seeing the light

So …. Now what?

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:33 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:15 pmSo …. Now what?

Golf R mate. Can't beat a Golf.
Keeping the Z4, get shot of the Mazda3 and replace that with an R. Wife can use both and I can have a fun car. Makes complete sense.
Got to buy my daughter a car soon (apparently!), four cars will clutter up the place so makes even more sense; financially and practically.

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