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[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

I still have a RR itch, and no matter how long I nick one of joshwyatts ones, itch doesn't go.

But when I put it on the driveway, its plain how impractical it is.

Speaking of young Mr Wyatt. Is he still in the RR selling business ? I know a bloke who is looking for an L322.

[aaronjb]

Crikey, I go away for three days and four pages of thread appear

In order of things I can remember to reply to:

1) I hadn't really thought about the Insignia - does seem good value, though, and I guess I could slum it in a VX again
2) Saab 9-3 - there was an LPGd (I think) estate for sale that I spotted, and seriously considered as an option - assuming I can find one when/if the Skoda sells
3) Old Yank truck - would love one, but if I got one I think it would be the end of the BMW as I'd be told to get shot and only have one 'toy'! (I swear I wear the trousers, honest..)

I still have a RR itch, and no matter how long I nick one of joshwyatts ones, itch doesn't go.

I would love a nice RR Sport, but not being a footballer or drug dealer means I can't really afford one

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Can I interest you in a nice MGB ? 

[aaronjb]

Can I interest you in a nice MGB ? 

If I wanted something I had to weld back together every other day, I'd buy a Defender 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Its like new. 

[Nick W]

Its like new. 

Oh dear.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Yeah I know. I drove newish ones back in the day. They were shite then, so I cant see why some people love them now.
Rose tinted specs and all that.

[Kevin Wood]

2 door Morris Oxford.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Zackley. 

[Shackeng]

2 door Morris Oxford.

Although without the pudding stirring column gear change.

[aaronjb]

We took a trip to Skoda today to see if they'd consider a part ex against a much smaller car to basically shift the car to being L's (something like a Skoda CitiGo) - and they would, but only if I paid them an extra £2400 to take it off my hands...

Ho hum, seems like I might be keeping it till the end of the finance agreement and then looking for something to buy outright; facelift L320 RR Sport, another Ranger Wildtrak, something silly..

Finance, it's a mugs game 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

We took a trip to Skoda today to see if they'd consider a part ex against a much smaller car to basically shift the car to being L's (something like a Skoda CitiGo) - and they would, but only if I paid them an extra £2400 to take it off my hands...

Ho hum, seems like I might be keeping it till the end of the finance agreement and then looking for something to buy outright; facelift L320 RR Sport, another Ranger Wildtrak, something silly..

Finance, it's a mugs game 

These PCP deals may be tempting with their low APR but in essence they are equivalent to renting a house as opposed to buying one.

After 2 or 3 years  and some £10-£15000 later you own SFA.

[Rods2]

We took a trip to Skoda today to see if they'd consider a part ex against a much smaller car to basically shift the car to being L's (something like a Skoda CitiGo) - and they would, but only if I paid them an extra £2400 to take it off my hands...

Ho hum, seems like I might be keeping it till the end of the finance agreement and then looking for something to buy outright; facelift L320 RR Sport, another Ranger Wildtrak, something silly..

Finance, it's a mugs game 

These PCP deals may be tempting with their low APR but in essence they are equivalent to renting a house as opposed to buying one.

After 2 or 3 years  and some £10-£15000 later you own SFA.

Youngsters these days lease houses, cars, tv content, music & books and as you say SFA of anything of any value.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

We took a trip to Skoda today to see if they'd consider a part ex against a much smaller car to basically shift the car to being L's (something like a Skoda CitiGo) - and they would, but only if I paid them an extra £2400 to take it off my hands...

Ho hum, seems like I might be keeping it till the end of the finance agreement and then looking for something to buy outright; facelift L320 RR Sport, another Ranger Wildtrak, something silly..

Finance, it's a mugs game 

These PCP deals may be tempting with their low APR but in essence they are equivalent to renting a house as opposed to buying one.

After 2 or 3 years  and some £10-£15000 later you own SFA.

Youngsters these days lease houses, cars, tv content, music & books and as you say SFA of anything of any value.

It used to be a case of 'if I can't afford it I can't have it'

.........That'll never work these days.

[tunnie]

1) I hadn't really thought about the Insignia - does seem good value, though, and I guess I could slum it in a VX again

They do represent excellent value, I think the last of the previous shape were crammed full of tech. The mummy bus has made me consider them for future.

A very reasonable sum will get you 2015 Elite, lots of standard toys, on paper great value I think:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201806137467493?onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&model=INSIGNIA&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&advertising-location=at_cars&make=VAUXHALL&postcode=tw89de&aggregatedTrim=Elite%20Nav&page=3

The mummy bus easily cruises at 80mph and is a very silent motorway mile muncher. However, after doing 750 miles last week in the mummy bus, it's very nice to be back in the 3.2 for work - The smooth effortless power is a welcome change from the CDTi. But that the bus is function over pleasure.

Don't think I would "enjoy" driving an Insignia quickly, the engine just does not lend itself to that.