SillyBilly Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Mercedes E-Class Estate. Love it. Could fit Derby's 1st 11 in the boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 A yellow 3-wheeler. Bit of a smokey exhaust but enough room for "dodgy gear" in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram1964 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Bentley gt, nice drive but not worth the wonga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) On 04/10/2019 at 18:03, bimmerman said: id just changed the rear shocks out on it,they were made of rust ? its all good fun,paid naff all for it and parts are cheap so something to do over the winter Looks pretty similar to mine - an old style graphite grey 3.2 DSG Quattro. I should have got rid years back but it's a lovely bit of kit and a lot of fun on the rare occasions it can be given a bit of a blast. Bought a 2.0 litre A3 Sport which was meant to be a more practical replacement it but ended up keeping the Quattro instead! Environmental concerns mean that it'll be the last car of it's kind I buy unfortunately. Looking at whatever Tesla is around at time of next purchase as a likely next car as they don't seem so stupidly expensive these days and the reviews seem quite positive. Edit - I'll pop a pic up tomoz if I remember. Quite a pretty car. Edited October 10, 2019 by 86 Schmokes & a Pancake bimmerman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 On 04/10/2019 at 18:10, SillyBilly said: Mercedes E-Class Estate. Love it. Could fit Derby's 1st 11 in the boot. Well some of them do need a lift ThePrisoner, uttoxram75, Comrade 86 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Vauxhall Zafira. fits the grandkids in and the dog, very versatile, 7 seater for day trips (Grandads mini bus), good runner, easy for me mam to get in and out. Found it at the side of the road...... Mucker1884, Alph and ramit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 On 04/10/2019 at 18:10, SillyBilly said: Mercedes E-Class Estate. Love it. Could fit Derby's 1st 11 in the boot. I wouldn’t.... the wheels will be falling off around February Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 8 hours ago, uttoxram75 said: Vauxhall Zafira. fits the grandkids in and the dog, very versatile, 7 seater for day trips (Grandads mini bus), good runner, easy for me mam to get in and out. Found it at the side of the road...... Same here. Ugly car but practical heaven uttoxram75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyth_18 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 I drew the short straw and drive the little Peugeot 107 mostly. Really like it tbh and very cheap to run. The Mrs drives the Nissan Qashqai which i'm not really a fan of. Good for space for the little one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Ram Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Mercedes AMG CLA45 I tend to have a "sensible" car in-between Porsche's and this is it :-) I have had it 2 1/2 years and I usually have gotten bored by now but it's such a good car. quick, fun, and I can choose between settings, so when wifey in I can toodle along and when I am on my own sport+ But another Porsche will at some point come along, last one was a new Cayman GTS , wow loved that car, but a dealer offered me nearly what I paid new for it, and after 2 and a bit years, I thought too good to turn down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Hathersage Ram said: Mercedes AMG CLA45 I tend to have a "sensible" car in-between Porsche's and this is it :-) Humble brag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 12 hours ago, uttoxram75 said: Vauxhall Zafira. fits the grandkids in and the dog, very versatile, 7 seater for day trips (Grandads mini bus), good runner, easy for me mam to get in and out. Found it at the side of the road...... Had it got any good footballers in it? uttoxram75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Hi All, Need advice. I've narrowed down the never-ending car search down to these: Golf R MK7 (15-16) Golf GTI MK7.5 (2017) Audi S3 (15-16) BMW M140i (2017) As a 19 year old with 2 years NCD Insurance ranking as follows: GTI - Cheapest Golf R S3 M140i - Expensive I'm not sure on which to get? Anyone had any of these cars before ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 On 11/10/2019 at 09:27, Hathersage Ram said: Cayman GTS Good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Treated myself to Juke Nismo just before Christmas. Proper little pocket rocket as it's been tuned. Like the higher vantage point as well. Nice little motor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 15 minutes ago, Squid said: Hi All, Need advice. I've narrowed down the never-ending car search down to these: Golf R MK7 (15-16) Golf GTI MK7.5 (2017) Audi S3 (15-16) BMW M140i (2017) As a 19 year old with 2 years NCD Insurance ranking as follows: GTI - Cheapest Golf R S3 M140i - Expensive I'm not sure on which to get? Anyone had any of these cars before ? All good cars ,the odd one out from a drivers perspective is the BMW as it's rear wheel drive. I love RWD but a front /four wheel drive car is inherently safer for the less experienced driver IMO . Golf R is a cracking car ,the Audi S3 is the same platform as the Golfs but perceived as a "better badge" in reality they don't drive as well from an enthusiasts point of view. For me it's a toss up between the BMW and Golf R ,enjoy the decision making . Bubbles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, King Kevin said: All good cars ,the odd one out from a drivers perspective is the BMW as it's rear wheel drive. I love RWD but a front /four wheel drive car is inherently safer for the less experienced driver IMO . Golf R is a cracking car ,the Audi S3 is the same platform as the Golfs but perceived as a "better badge" in reality they don't drive as well from an enthusiasts point of view. For me it's a toss up between the BMW and Golf R ,enjoy the decision making . Cheers mate. Golf R does tickle my fancy to be honest, I just prefer the interior of the Audi. BMW is a class car however I'm not sure if it justify's the extra 400-500 on insurance over the Golf R... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Squid said: Cheers mate. Golf R does tickle my fancy to be honest, I just prefer the interior of the Audi. BMW is a class car however I'm not sure if it justify's the extra 400-500 on insurance over the Golf R... No worries ,Audi do make a nice interior it's a nice first world problem to have. With regard to the insurance if you can afford it and you want it life's too short not to. Having said that you are asking a man who has spent far too much on cars. Edited March 9, 2020 by King Kevin Bubbles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1of4 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, Squid said: Hi All, Need advice. I've narrowed down the never-ending car search down to these: Golf R MK7 (15-16) Golf GTI MK7.5 (2017) Audi S3 (15-16) BMW M140i (2017) As a 19 year old with 2 years NCD Insurance ranking as follows: GTI - Cheapest Golf R S3 M140i - Expensive I'm not sure on which to get? Anyone had any of these cars before ? As we've been told that the German car industry will need us more than we'll need them. I'd hang on till Johnson gets his great deal done with the EU. You might be able to afford a brand new shiny car instead of a used second-hand one. Bubbles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Squid said: Hi All, Need advice. I've narrowed down the never-ending car search down to these: Golf R MK7 (15-16) Golf GTI MK7.5 (2017) Audi S3 (15-16) BMW M140i (2017) As a 19 year old with 2 years NCD Insurance ranking as follows: GTI - Cheapest Golf R S3 M140i - Expensive I'm not sure on which to get? Anyone had any of these cars before ? Let's have the insurance prices! Eye watering I bet. Haven't had any of the above, but my last car was a 3Dr 16 plate Cupra 290 with the DSG box, so a similar driving experience to the GTI, but more in line with the Audi and Golf r in power. If the GTI is anything like the Seat, I found the traction control a real pain in the arse, far too willing to interrupt a quick get away from the lights, which doesn't happen in the 4wd Golf R and S3. Your list are all fairly recent cars, if you're buying on finance, or renting as I think of it, is there much difference in monthly payments to a brand new model? Bubbles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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