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[Shackeng]

As a simple 'best car', got to be the Rover I have on the driveway.  OK, it eats HGs quicker than petrol, but generally been mega reliable. Had it for 102k and 10yrs, which is the longest I've had any car (both mileage and time).


I think my old tractor (now belonging to Squealey) has to be up there as well.  Something about that car, can't put my finger on it. Loved it.

I have to say that my tractor is certainly up there with my '59 beetle. I've had it nearly 11 years now, and (touches head) had no problems other than the driver's door check strap. I've recently changed the wishbones as a precaution, bushes were still OK, and for the same reason also just changed the water pump and drive belts, which were original at 94k and still good. Amazed how good the belts were, not a sign of cracking or wear. Only one new battery, and otherwise service items. So it will probably top my list next year, and I still love driving it. 8-)

[Stevie-blunder]

Got to be my Rolls Royce, 6.8ltr V8, pulls like a train and 110% luxury. Funwise an MGF. 

[cruisetopoland]

Citroen 2CV

When you understand its foibles, respect its limitations and admire the minimalist aeronautical engineering, it is the ultimate car to relate to.

If you don't understand it, it is the ultimate car to hate.

In 2003, I rebuilt mine, drove it non-stop around Europe via Rome, Prague, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2 weeks without fault.

On my return, an old lady drove into it and wrote it off.
I still cry when I think about it 

They are not practical with all the SUVs etc and distracted drivers programming nav or texting on our roads-if I did not have to encounter these, I would have another TONIGHT.
It is the ultimate car-if everyone had one....

[acura]

Has to be my 1991 Nissan Maxima.

3.0 V6 auto, terribly bland to look at so no-one noticed it. Put on a stainless straight-through Blueflame exhaust, add a K&N filter and stiffen the suspension but leave it looking bog standard. For the money (not much) it certainly surprised a few beemer drivers and was utterly reliable.

[cruisetopoland]

Has to be my 1991 Nissan Maxima.

3.0 V6 auto, terribly bland to look at so no-one noticed it. Put on a stainless straight-through Blueflame exhaust, add a K&N filter and stiffen the suspension but leave it looking bog standard. For the money (not much) it certainly surprised a few beemer drivers and was utterly reliable.

I do like sleepers. Fun 

[albitz]

always liked the chevette hs, and lotus sunbeam, rear wheel fun, not forgetting the iconic MkII RS2000

Well if you want one......
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1978-VAUXHALL-CHEVETTE-2300-HS-SILVER_W0QQitemZ130359705037QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item1e5a0b3dcd

RS2000,s were pretty over rated as a performance car tbh.

[ScottieMV6]

My mini turbo. 130BHP but looked very standard. Surprised many people at lights etc.

[pembroke]

I had a gold 1999 merc E300TD, amazing car, very quick and a real head turner!

[webby23]

Mk 1 Fiesta XR2 (round headlight one!!!)

2001 MINI Cooper

2001 Mondeo Zetec S 2.5 V6

[yatesDELTA]

Im sure many wont like but hey:
1995 1.8 mondeo estate, LX. I did atleast 100k miles in it over about 7/8 years. serviced it maybe twice, did 120mph in it more than a few times and several thousand miles towing a caravan to heavy for it. Took loads of abuse, only decided not to have the first major problem i had in years (something to do with engine, would have been a 500quid job) becuase fancied a change.
But, my last omega, 1995 2.5TD had so many problems, cost a fortune to keep running, quite sluggish etc i absolutly loved. No idea why but i prefered it to my current 3.2 manual lol.

[deltaman]

For me it was a 3ltr ford granada ghia coupe, a rare car in its day had it from new as a company car, the finish was great inside with great big armchairs at the front, it went well to.

As a fun car my sunbeam tiger 4.2 good fun but not easy to drive around town.

[f13platform]

My mini turbo. 130BHP but looked very standard. Surprised many people at lights etc.

me??
 

[ScottieMV6]

My mini turbo. 130BHP but looked very standard. Surprised many people at lights etc.

me??
 

What makes you say that?

[Shackeng]

Forgot to mention my '53 Mk1 Consul, another good solid car, rallied it for 3 seasons, won a couple of special stages (They were low grade rallies, although still under RAC), and it survived that pretty well, only thing missing was a four (or even five) speed box.