So what car do you drive?

[RedinSweden]

I just sold my 1994 BMW cabrio. I loved the car, but it was useless in the winter and I needed a more sensible one.

 

I bought a Scirocco 2.0 GT TSi. Immediately had it chipped to get 250 bhp. 

 

It's a lovely car to drive.

 

[RedinSweden]

 

Had this Tesla S P90D for a couple of weekends on test drive from them. Think I'm gonna get one next year. 

 

INcredible car. Genuine game changer. 

0-60 in 2.7 seconds and basically drives itself. never known a car so addictive to hit the go pedal, it's like being on a fucking space ship, but it's a bog, family car. 

 

Fucking expensive, mind, but minus fuel and tax savings and all that it'll only be a couple quid a month more than, say, another new 530i. 

 

WANT

 

Test drove one of those last year. Insanely fun to drive. i also have plans, but mine probably won't come to fruition as soon as yours. 

 

The interior space is amazing. Me and my mate both drove so i got to sit in the back. I don't think i have been in a roomier car. The display is incredible too, but, as you said, the power is the thing. No gears. It's like a ridiculous go-kart.

[Total Longo]

Sold the saloon, and got a sensible* estate version, due to my advancing years

 

 

*It's a hooligan

 

Your garden is boss and i like the way you throw caution to the wind and just park on it. 

[cochyn]

Your garden is boss and i like the way you throw caution to the wind and just park on it. 

 

Cheers. I wanted an Audi and a garden room. Luckily this does both jobs.

[Alan Sex]

Test drove one of those last year. Insanely fun to drive. i also have plans, but mine probably won't come to fruition as soon as yours. 

The interior space is amazing. Me and my mate both drove so i got to sit in the back. I don't think i have been in a roomier car. The display is incredible too, but, as you said, the power is the thing. No gears. It's like a ridiculous go-kart.

Must be roomy if you could both drive at the same time. Did you sit in the back the whole time, or did you get a go on his lap as well?

[RedinSweden]

Must be roomy if you could both drive at the same time. Did you sit in the back the whole time, or did you get a go on his lap as well?

I had one of those fake steering wheels that you give to stupid kids so they think they're driving

[Rico1304]

Isn't the Tesla £100k?

[VladimirIlyich]

Just took a 2003 off my sister as she has got a new car,I havent had a car for a couple of years and just use my two lads for things like hospital appointments etc.

It needs a new wheel bearing and possibly the head gasket has gone too. The mobile mechanic who looks after all our cars tells me it might not be too big a job as its an 8valve engine rather than a 16valve(which is the size of my lads Clio and would cost over £400 to repair.) In answer to the question,I might be driving an 2003 astra for a short while or I might be scrapping it and not be.

[littletedwest]

Just passed my test I'm 36 never needed to drive in past but need it for work.

Was looking at getting a 2nd hsnd yaris for 1500-2000 on a 0% purchase card.

I've heard from people and reviews these are generally reliable cars with decent fuel economy and insurance.

 

So any opinions on other cars also who's best to look at for insurance and what's cheapest way of doing it?

 

Also how do you drive home from the dealership without insurance?

Basically I'm pretty clueless.

Used a diesel in my lessons but think I'll be buying petrol so daunted as I know I'll probably stall about 50 times

[Chairman Meow]

Every Yaris I've ever had anything to do with has been pretty much faultless, can't speak for the latest models (2011 and newer) but everything before that is really good.

 

For your insurance, you'll either need to have your proper insurance ready for when you collect or get one of those day cover things (I've no experience of how they actually work as I have trade insurance). 

 

As long as you have all of the details on the car from the dealer you can get it all sorted easily enough. 

[lifetime fan]

My mum had her Yaris for 6 years and never had a days trouble with it.

 

She'd still have it now if some twat hadn't rear ended her and written it off.

[Curly]

My mum had her Yaris for 6 years...

 

She'd still have it now if some twat hadn't rear ended her.

 

[General Dryness]

My mum had her Yaris for 6 years and never had a days trouble with it.

 

She'd still have it now if some twat hadn't rear ended her and wiped his cock on the curtains before he left .

Some people will use any excuse for a new car.

[bigbak]

Just passed my test I'm 36 never needed to drive in past but need it for work.

Was looking at getting a 2nd hsnd yaris for 1500-2000 on a 0% purchase card.

I've heard from people and reviews these are generally reliable cars with decent fuel economy and insurance.

 

So any opinions on other cars also who's best to look at for insurance and what's cheapest way of doing it?

 

Also how do you drive home from the dealership without insurance?

Basically I'm pretty clueless.

Used a diesel in my lessons but think I'll be buying petrol so daunted as I know I'll probably stall about 50 times

 

You'll to buy insurance and the road tax before you can drive it anywhere legally.

The dealer will give you a tear off portion of the V5.

 

I drove a Yaris as a courtesy car once.  I thought it was quite nice.

 

Take someone with you who knows a little bit more about cars and get them to drive it as well.

[Champ]

Just passed my test I'm 36 never needed to drive in past but need it for work.

Was looking at getting a 2nd hsnd yaris for 1500-2000 on a 0% purchase card.

I've heard from people and reviews these are generally reliable cars with decent fuel economy and insurance.

So any opinions on other cars also who's best to look at for insurance and what's cheapest way of doing it?

Also how do you drive home from the dealership without insurance?

Basically I'm pretty clueless.

Used a diesel in my lessons but think I'll be buying petrol so daunted as I know I'll probably stall about 50 times

Re your insurance, I don't think there's any avoiding the price comparison sites. As a novice, it might be worth looking for any advice on Martin Cleverclogs' site before you start.

 

They ain't very cool, I know, Hades, but Japanese cars do seem to get great reviews from those that know about these kind of things

[littletedwest]

Thanks for your help. Fucking bank haven't sent my pin so it's a no go till I get that.

[Tom R]

 

Had this Tesla S P90D for a couple of weekends on test drive from them. Think I'm gonna get one next year. 

 

INcredible car. Genuine game changer. 

0-60 in 2.7 seconds and basically drives itself. never known a car so addictive to hit the go pedal, it's like being on a fucking space ship, but it's a bog, family car. 

 

Fucking expensive, mind, but minus fuel and tax savings and all that it'll only be a couple hundred quid a month more than, say, another new 530i. 

 

WANT

 

Update - binned off the Tesla. Too early for me to make the leap to electric - the spiel they gave me about the superchargers charging it in 20 mins etc was all bollocks, frankly. I spent an hour and a half charging at a hotel in Warrington and it only gave me a 25% charge. 

Totally unpractical. 

 

I bought an Audi A8 instead. 4.2 TDI V8 identical to the one below. 

It's fucking ridiculous and I love it. It's the world's most powerful production diesel engine and goes like shit off a fucking shovel. 

 

[Rico1304]

Mines up for renewal now

[lifetime fan]

Choices?

[VERBAL DIARRHEA]

My missus still hasn't replaced the one she got nicked, think she is a bit nervous this will go too.

[Rico1304]

520d MSport or GLC 220 AMG. 5 is half the PUC of the Merc

[Ginny]

Do you drive stick?

[moof]

Go for the beemer.

[Rico1304]

Auto because I'm old.

 

I've got a 5 now and love it so that's favourite.

[PestiRed]

What's a PUC?