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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #30 on: 28 October 2016, 18:42:03 »
Can't see a compromise with it... No different to an estate VXR8... ie, everything you could need from a car with a fixed roof ;)
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #31 on: 28 October 2016, 18:51:34 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 October 2016, 18:42:03
Can't see a compromise with it... No different to an estate VXR8... ie, everything you could need from a car with a fixed roof ;)
I agree, no different. That's why I wouldn't have a VXR8 estate either.  I think you're confusion me with the Readingham one ;D
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #32 on: 28 October 2016, 18:58:34 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 October 2016, 18:51:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 October 2016, 18:42:03
Can't see a compromise with it... No different to an estate VXR8... ie, everything you could need from a car with a fixed roof ;)
I agree, no different. That's why I wouldn't have a VXR8 estate either.  I think you're confusion me with the Readingham one ;D
No chance, he only bought his estate because he couldn't bring himself to buy a van :D although it might be argued that he has both his perfect cars...
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #33 on: 28 October 2016, 19:11:51 »
Waiting for the right VXR Monaro to come along and then I'm DONE!! no more cars ever.....honest! ::) :) no really!!
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #34 on: 28 October 2016, 21:44:40 »
Interesting TB, I've been contemplating this myself recently and I think I now have my final wish list. I have always loved Range Rovers and although not as practical as my Volvo XC90, it'll do very nicely thank you now the kids have grown up - early TDV8 or 4.4 Supercharged  :D
Then onto the 2nd one at a time of life when if you haven't already, a V8 saloon to replace the Omega when the time comes  :-[ (I had thought about the Volvo S80 V8 - but not as exclusive). I looked at a 55 plate Maserati Quattroporte this week - the search is over  :-*, I have to have one of these in my life - it was gorgeous and not as expensive to run as you might think  ???. OK fuel consumption is never going to be it's vote winner   :o - but who cares
Now it's just a question of timing and SWMBO to figure out  :-\
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #35 on: 28 October 2016, 23:01:24 »
Best of luck, Ian...lol :)
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #36 on: 29 October 2016, 01:30:04 »
Id have an e38 750il and Volvo 850 t5-r estate
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #37 on: 29 October 2016, 08:29:56 »
Quote from: frostbite on 29 October 2016, 01:30:04
Id have an e38 750il and Volvo 850 t5-r estate

I came perilously close to buying one of those 6 months ago, but it was sold just before I went to view it so I went to take a look at what is now my Omega.
Half of me is very glad that I didn't end up with the 750, as it would be utter madness to run something like that. The other half is still heartbroken that I didn't get to own such a magnificent car.  ;D
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #38 on: 29 October 2016, 09:25:57 »
Full fat Range Rover and a classic Mini Cooper.  :y
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #39 on: 29 October 2016, 10:02:13 »
Quote from: ianu on 28 October 2016, 21:44:40
Interesting TB, I've been contemplating this myself recently and I think I now have my final wish list. I have always loved Range Rovers and although not as practical as my Volvo XC90, it'll do very nicely thank you now the kids have grown up - early TDV8 or 4.4 Supercharged  :D
I do have this irrational urge to get a Range Rover (again, practicalities of a 140m round trip commute means its likely to be a soot chucker), thinking it could be a comfortable mile cruncher (perhaps? Not driven one for long enough) and a more practical car than the Battlebus, thus replacing 2 of my existing cars....
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #40 on: 29 October 2016, 10:04:18 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 October 2016, 09:25:57
Full fat Range Rover and a classic Mini Cooper.  :y

Anyone particular year?
I like the p35 myself


Quote from: Migv6 on 29 October 2016, 08:29:56
Quote from: frostbite on 29 October 2016, 01:30:04
Id have an e38 750il and Volvo 850 t5-r estate

I came perilously close to buying one of those 6 months ago, but it was sold just before I went to view it so I went to take a look at what is now my Omega.
Half of me is very glad that I didn't end up with the 750, as it would be utter madness to run something like that. The other half is still heartbroken that I didn't get to own such a magnificent car.  ;D

To be honest I have been looking for long time at an e39 530, 540 and e38 730 and 740. Merc equivalents are not in the same league.

They would have to be gas converted for sure
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #41 on: 29 October 2016, 10:18:57 »
Quote from: frostbite on 29 October 2016, 10:04:18
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 October 2016, 09:25:57
Full fat Range Rover and a classic Mini Cooper.  :y

Anyone particular year?
I like the p35 myself


As new as I could get basically!  :y

The latest Range Rover Sport isn't that practical as the back seats don't fold flat. ::)  My mate had one and last year we went camping.  2 blokes, beer, camping kit, more beer, couple of boogie boards, few more beers and a dog was a tight squeeze!  :( 

Lovely car to drive mind!  :y
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #42 on: 29 October 2016, 10:27:44 »
Quote from: frostbite on 29 October 2016, 10:04:18
Anyone particular year?
I like the p35 myself
The oldest I'd go is the first facelift of the L322 (about 2005).  However, as I need a soot chucker, that puts me at about 2007 as the earliest, as the BMW diesels fitted were hopelessly underpowered (and thirsty).
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #43 on: 29 October 2016, 22:18:07 »
hello TBhow are you keeping hows your garage or arnt i allowed to menshon it
hope you and your are keeping well
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Re: What pair of cars, if you were a bit richer
« Reply #44 on: 30 October 2016, 12:55:03 »
I would still keep Phaeton or go for A8 LWB but at some stage I would like to change the Astra for a VW Transporter T28 to take families up to see their great grandparents and days out. At present needs two cars to go everywhere or one or more adults stays behind. Unfortunately Astra is still best car for running around and leaving at station. As my board wants me to carry on working for a few more years beyond retirement this is going to need thinking about as need to have sufficient days free to make use of T28. They are very pricey but for 320k would get a 2014.
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