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[Shackeng]

I will have another look a Merc.
Problem with the CRV - and any SUV - is the limited space for golf equipment unless the seats are down.
Reference the vitriol poured on Fords, I have had 6 Fords over the years, the Cortina was a bag of .... but I had no problems with the rest, easy for spares, and easy to work on, Oh, I forgot, I don't want to work on them any more.

[Shackeng]

Looking at used AMG Mercs. Do they all have that hideous front lowered bumper? If so I do not want one.

[Doctor Gollum]

Looking at used AMG Mercs. Do they all have that hideous front lowered bumper? If so I do not want one.

Elegance or Avant-garde don't AMG simply means stupid valance bigger (but not necessarily wider) wheels and some silvery bits inside...

Both the cars I linked to are SE spec not AMG, also if you prefer a more traditional grill and bonnet emblem, both are available as factory items... The rationale behind the UK grill is Marketing driven rather than guided by customer choice

[Shackeng]

SWMBO has I've decided that I am getting too long in the tooth to maintain my cars ........

Can't offer any advice on a future car choice and apologies for going off track but I was only recently thinking how I admire the likes of yourself, Terry and others who are getting on in years, for still working on your own cars.    It crossed my mind as I crawled out from under my car and I wondered how much longer I would be able to work on mine and family vehicles. You guys have a fair few years on me so I sincerely respect you for that. 

At the risk of being trolled for still driving, I have now worked on my bikes and cars for over 60 years, and they have rarely visited a garage except for MOT's. I wish I had kept a tally of how much I would have spent. It must be a small fortune.

[TheBoy]

I wish I had kept a tally of how much I would have spent. It must be a small fortune.

Its probably as well you didn't, you'd probably be depressed

[hoody]

Here you go
I just found a great car on Auto Trader:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201609217987044

[pauls]

I wish I had kept a tally of how much I would have spent. It must be a small fortune.

Its probably as well you didn't, you'd probably be depressed

I was in a touch over 2 years repairs maintaince and personnal add ons not including car purchase car cost me just over 2 grand

[Shackeng]

I've spent the last few days looking and sitting in cars. Firstly, I'm very disappointed with the quality of seating comfort in modern cars, I've tried top of the range E-class, Passat, and Volvo, and only one had what I deem comfortable, and near to Omega comfort, and it was a Volvo, I think, V70. Unfortunately the newer Volvos only come with Diesel engines. The E Class seat was very disappointing, apart from which the only newish petrol ones are mid £30k+, and the C class seats are similar, and anyway its load bay is too small. I am just waiting to try out the Mondeo Titanium X seats, which, 'I am assured' by a completely objective and unbiased salesman, are very comfortable.
We shall see, but I am not hopeful of finding a large petrol engined Estate up to 3 years old, with comfortable seats, large load bay, for much less than £30k.

[Nick W]

I spent £90 on mine between the last two MOTs, but didn't use it much.


I have 2 1/2 times that in it already this year(some of which is deferred from last year when I didn't have any money) with more to come when I get home. But it's been paid for almost six years, so a £100 parts bill a couple of times a year is both trivial and to be expected on  a 17 year-old car with 190k miles.

[Shackeng]

I agree, and given the problems I'm having finding a replacement, the TD Estate will have to soldier on and I'll try to find a local garage who will look after it.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Here you go
I just found a great car on Auto Trader:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201609217987044

3.6.

That's a decent sized lump for a Skoda. It should prove reasonably swift.

[STEMO]

Here you go
I just found a great car on Auto Trader:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201609217987044

3.6.

That's a decent sized lump for a Skoda. It should prove reasonably swift.

I like that.

[Viral_Jim]

Here you go
I just found a great car on Auto Trader:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201609217987044

3.6.

That's a decent sized lump for a Skoda. It should prove reasonably swift.

I mentioned these about a page back. Mr Gollum was particularly scathing 

[STEMO]

Here you go
I just found a great car on Auto Trader:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201609217987044

3.6.

That's a decent sized lump for a Skoda. It should prove reasonably swift.

I mentioned these about a page back. Mr Gollum was particularly scathing 

No I'm shocked 

[Viral_Jim]

No I'm shocked 

I know, he's usually very complementary of other brands, VAG in particular