Monaro Tunnie?
To expensive for that V8 itch, if I would get one would still be doing car share. But only really want to burn few grand (sub £5k) - I do like them though, thing is, I guess I'm getting old. I would prefer an auto.
So VXR8
- But for the cash to buy one of those, I'd probably get XJ like the fatty admin.
For me, nothing Saab came up with after the early 90s ever floated my boat.
Don't get me wrong, if I could have landed a 9000 that hadn't been feasted on by the tin worm, I'd have gone for one of them years ago, but (I think) they're all at least 21yrs old now - so probably will never happen.
I quite like the Jaaaags of the early 2000's era, well XJ and s-type, not the x-type. In fact most things in the 220-300 bhp <£5-6k bracket will get a look in when I can get a change. Sadly 20-25k/yr (even after the move) rules out anything too exciting.
The Swede is mighty comfortable and is proving reliable, touch wood, but (to quote clarkson) its as dull and grey as sitting in Eyore's bottom. But 35-40k/yr rather forces my hand atm
Same, an XJ-R from this era still looks good. Effortless power as well, which is what I like.
Trouble is finding examples, some appear to be around ~3/5k or crazy 10k+ - Then who knows how to actually work on them.
I'll continue to run 3.2 for some time yet, as it ticks all my boxes for now. If I lost if for what ever reason, I've no idea to be honest what I'd get.
I'd like to scratch that V8 urge, given my current low miles. Maybe something like e39 5 Series 540i.
I was even looking at Astra GTC's other day on Autotrader, for the cash, they offer great value. That would be a head over heart decision though!
Hairdresser's car.
Way back in the eighties we knew a kid who drove a white XR3i cabriolet. He thought he looked cool. The girls liked the car but thought that all the drivers were benders.
I think there are decent enough cars, but for similar money can get facelifted previous shape Insignia. Be it diesel
I like the diesel mum bus, we've been really, really pleased with it. Just not sure I could live with inline 4 pot diesel as my commuter. Not exactly smooth or effortless