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[Mister Rog]

It's bit Weird. The Mrs and I have always had our own cars, I had a Volvo XC70 that was used quite a bit for work, lugging stuff around. But I've given up my little business, the XC70 had quite a few little niggly things (Auto gear stick would stick, dull headlights, broken door handle, hand brake cable) nothing terminal but hard to get fixed and annoying. Also, I just didn't use it much. The garage would tick me off for not putting enough miles on it.

So, with annual service, MOT, Tax, and insurance all due, I got shot of it, with Mrs and I now sharing a V70 (she uses it more than I do). I'm not a petrolhead and see cars as purely functional. So far I've seen no compelling reason or had any big urge to get something and it's been quite nice not having to think about stuff that needs doing. But it's just a bit odd 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Have you thought about getting something fun, like a little hot hatch or something Rog?

Y'know something that puts a smile on your face when you get in it? 

[Raeturbo]

Or shaking hands when you get out

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Or shaking hands when you get out

I rolled two plastic pigs in my youth......and yes my hands were shaking as we tried to get it back on it's wheels (3)

[Raeturbo]

Ha ha🤣 I rolled an Anglia 1200 delux when I was 17

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Ha ha🤣 I rolled an Anglia 1200 delux when I was 17

I rolled a 600cc Regal saloon.....and a 700cc Regal Supervan.

Fools and Horses van was a Regal although for some reason people think it's a Robin.

[Andy B]

Ha ha🤣 I rolled an Anglia 1200 delux when I was 17

I rolled a 600cc Regal saloon.....and a 700cc Regal Supervan.

Fools and Horses van was a Regal although for some reason people think it's a Robin.

and they think they're a Robin Reliant too! 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Or shaking hands when you get out

Now now, we don't want poor old Rog to have heart attack or anything! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Or shaking hands when you get out

Now now, we don't want poor old Rog to have heart attack or anything!

 Absolutely not. A nice sedate Morris Minor Woody should fit the bill. Picnic rug and a thermos flask and some bread to feed the ducks.

[Raeturbo]

And a set of trunions for when the wheels fall off

[Rangie]

Or shaking hands when you get out

Now now, we don't want poor old Rog to have heart attack or anything!

 Absolutely not. A nice sedate Morris Minor Woody should fit the bill. Picnic rug and a thermos flask and some bread to feed the ducks.

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Saw a beautiful K reg woody in Sainsbury's car park yesterday totally immaculate, always liked them would have one without a doubt.

[VXL V6]

Do like our V70 D4, it's a car that your never in a rush when you drive it. Pushing it on isn't on the agenda because there's no feedback just a wallowy feeling!

[Sir Tigger KC]

Do like our V70 D4, it's a car that your never in a rush when you drive it. Pushing it on isn't on the agenda because there's no feedback just a wallowy feeling!

I like my V70 D5. 

It has a bit of grunt if I give it a bit of welly and the straight 5 has a nice growl, but compared to the BMW 530d it replaced, it's like driving a narrow boat! 

[VXL V6]

Do like our V70 D4, it's a car that your never in a rush when you drive it. Pushing it on isn't on the agenda because there's no feedback just a wallowy feeling!

I like my V70 D5. 

It has a bit of grunt if I give it a bit of welly and the straight 5 has a nice growl, but compared to the BMW 530d it replaced, it's like driving a narrow boat! 

Yes our D4 is early enough (2012) to be a 5 Cylinder model, 2.0 with a lazy 160BHP, I think they went to 4 cylinder the year after. The V70 feels quite a small car (Feels Omega sized) after driving the 530D.

[biggriffin]

May Volvo rip as they've gone full Milk-float.