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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: JonArgraig on 28 October 2008, 11:21:26
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Just out of intrest,
How many of us just go out for a drive for fun?
I do it often, it's great way to chill after work, cheaper than a night on the beer and a great chance to play with the camera.
What about you guys?
(BTW it's a multi vote poll - tick all that apply)
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Used to years ago, but although I still love driving I don't find it so much of a pleasure these days with the traffic congestion and the price of fuel.
:( The 50 miles a day getting to and from work is enough. ::) Occassionally go out for a drive in the country at weekends to find a nice pub for a meal.
Still go out for drives when I'm at my house in Devon though. :y
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Just wish I had the time. Used to love driving and would think nothing of a run from the South Coast up to Cumbria or further....now I have to fight to get a couple of hours to myself which wouldn't get me to the M4 and back
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Since I got the MX5, if there's a bit of sun, the roof's off and im on my way to Wales :y
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Yes :)
Quite regular for me to go to Lancaster Services on the M6 for just a Hot Chocolate! Or around North Wales for shits & giggles!
Bike too when its nice, weekend jaunt to Prestatyn purely for fish & chips by the sea!
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Do quite a lot of driving "for fun" in the Westfield. Go on a tour once or twice a year with these guys: http://www.se7ens.net/. Great bunch of
guys maniacs. Time is generally spent finding the best roads during the day and in the evening we are either fixing broken cars in Hotel car parks or getting bladdered in Hotel bars. ;)
Quite often head down to the South Coast on a nice day. Loads of nice roads between me and there if you avoid the main roads.
Kevin
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I love driving for fun in my Mustang, i dont care how much fuel costs it doesnt stop me...who want double figure fuel consuption!! lol ;D
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I'm wanting to go for a drive today... but the weather is not really up for it, car needs a wash, some fuel...
sod it where are the car keys? :)
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I used to, but that was a long time ago. I would drive some were & explore (uhm, were does this road go etc).
Now i hate it, i think of reasons not to drive :(
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I used to, but that was a long time ago. I would drive some were & explore (uhm, were does this road go etc).
Now i hate it, i think of reasons not to drive :(
Much the same as Pete & Bob -- used to love it -- but the hassle these days takes the joy out of it! When the buggy is up and running it will be a different matter !!!!
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Mostly weekend nights with miggy when the traffic is a bit normal..
For daily usage clit is the work horse for this mad traffic and drivers..
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As long as there is no hurry and no compulsion to be somewhere at a given time. Last year we headed into North Yorkshire, ended up at the Tan Hill Inn, the real ale was so good we ended up staying and had to sleep in the car.
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if im bored i'll drive anywhere or cruise. never worried about how much fuel i burn up. id get a micra or a corsa otherwise. i used to drive around the country meeting people off the chat rooms, women of course ;) but then i got stalked real bad and packed it all in, still go out randomly driving though, foot to the floor when possible :) :)
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Sometimes but very rarely these days.
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you missed an option......
with the music loud :y
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in my young days :) a random drive in a r6 carlton (then omega) always cheered me up.
These days i tend to drive with a purpose eg.creamy hot choc in harvester or a blow-dry for goldie after a good scrub ::)
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Often pick a walk 50-70 miles away and enjoy the drive as much as the walk. As Jon said, taking the camera.
Depending on the mood it can be a 'progressive' drive or a motorised amble.
I enjoy driving. That's why I have a driver's car (despite my modest budget).
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I drive now as its a nessaciary evil for me now :( being a truck driver and having the magic roundabout (M25) to contend with most days,but i still like to get out in me miggy for a soiree down to the kent coast now and again at w/ends .Must admit I used to love having a tear up on me honda 1000 in the early morning in the summer time when no one was around :) :) but thats a pleasure i dont have now as i sold it :( The more i think about it ill have to buy a M/c next year 8-) 8-) 8-) Rocket 3 ,CB1300 or a GSX 1400 not sure, better start saving me pennies up then :y :y
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driving for fun is not possible at the moment :'(
i need a better car to enjoy :'(
so i need more money to put my miggy better :'(
i need to drive a truck to earn more money 8-)
by the time i've earnt enough money i will have covered too many miles too still enjoy driving :(
but as sad as my miggy is until its made good :'( its soooooo relaxing to drive it home after driving a truck :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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like i stole it
till the fuel light comes on
till relaxed
on my own
just head out
you need another option Jon.. all of the above ;)
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like i stole it
till the fuel light comes on
till relaxed
on my own
just head out
you need another option Jon.. all of the above ;)
Just tick them all :)
Mine where....
Your vote choices were: Like I stole it..., As far as I can afford, just till relaxed, To a favorit place, Alone, With my partner, With firends, In Convoy, Just head out randomly
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i enjoy driving, and i do a lot of miles in my car, so for me it has to be up together and something that i WANT to drive.........
Im not sure i could drive something mundane and wishy washy, in every car i have had there has been something that i have enjoyed, and i have to say pne of the ones i have enjoyed the most would have to be my Alfa Romeo GTV, just a cracking little car to drive in so many ways.....
for me the adventure is the journey, any trip we take in the car is something i try to make into a fun time, Mia loves coming out in the car with me for drives, when she asks where are we going my most common answer is 'there and back to se how far it is' :y :y
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I'd drive more for fun if i had a 3.0/3.2 . A change is on the cards me thinks :y :y :y :y :y :y
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I only voted once. Have a few chosen routes around the Lincolnshire fens, i can get to Markey Marks without using the M180. A little spirited in the Beastie or a quiet cruise in the Cortina.
Must be getting old, i love driving through the countryside!!! ::)