1 car, for life (Another izoneiz thread)

GeezerButler · 29 Jul 2008 at 22:28

A 124 series Merc 500E - effortless performance and probably unbreakable.

or

An early 70's 911 2.7RS - will probably always have enthusiasts and therefore spares and support.

Rhyzz · 29 Jul 2008 at 22:49

It'd have to be an X5 V8 or an M5. Both very practical and bomb proof, although expensive to maintain, but hey, that's what we work for!

commited · 29 Jul 2008 at 23:48

MagicBoy said:
I'm keeping my Skoda.

Cheap to run, enough in-gear poke to make me smile and big enough for 4 people or a pile of crap with the seats down.

What?

Seriously?

olv · 29 Jul 2008 at 23:55

Bugatti Veyron.

Economical, practical, cheap to run. Perfect.

BigglesPiP · 29 Jul 2008 at 23:59

FIAT Panda 4x4 Sisley (the original panda).

Fully re-built, with the shell dipped in zinc. Stripped out, external roll cage, those shields over the lights, and a winch on the front.

[TW]Fox · 30 Jul 2008 at 01:05

MagicBoy said:
can see no reason to change it even if I win the lottery.

How about becuase its a cheap nasty diesel hatchback?

allllec · 30 Jul 2008 at 01:46

Stick with my golf mk2. Its bullet proof™

aproctor · 30 Jul 2008 at 02:08

allllec said:
Stick with my golf mk2. Its bullet proof™

Until it goes wrong

snowdog · 30 Jul 2008 at 03:10

2008 lexus ls600

Reliable.
Hybrid ( elec engines are nice for acceleration in towns).
Comfortable.
Nippy.
Stunning looking, both outside and inside.
Big enough I guess.

MikeHunt79 · 30 Jul 2008 at 03:35

Hilux as it's indestrucable and can even be used as a boat for nipping across to France.

adam cool dude · 30 Jul 2008 at 03:47

A Lotus Carlton without a doubt. I can remember when i was only 5 years old and our next door neighbor had one. Everyone has a love for one car in particular and the Lotus Carlton would be mine.

Witor · 30 Jul 2008 at 07:13

Last of the line e46 330d - optioned up.

Its what im aiming for in the next 2-3 years...

Scania · 30 Jul 2008 at 07:26

izoneiz said:
Just out of interest, what kind of mpg do you get out of one of those things?

Between 4 and 9 MPG depending on load & type of driving conditions, i.e. More on Motorway cruising (9MPG) considerably less stop-start.

task · 30 Jul 2008 at 08:14

izoneiz said:
I'll start: a new defender 110 XS. Big enough to carry friends/family/stuff. Timeless. Spares will be around for ever. Easy to maintain since there are few complex electronic bits. Appears to be "built tough" so should stand the test of time.

I wouldn't say there are few complex electronic bits to be fair, Traction/ABS, fly by wire, engine ECU etc. That's quite a lot of electronics for a Land Rover.

I'd probably go with something slightly earlier, say a 1990 Range Rover or a Land Rover or Discovery up to 98. Perhaps a early Schuler/Overfinch.

Duke · 30 Jul 2008 at 08:25

3 Series Touring.

jamoor · 30 Jul 2008 at 08:40

With all the toys and a V8 diesel engine.

Schizo · 30 Jul 2008 at 08:51

i was gonna say toyota,good reliable car's and made to last imo.

Michael Myers · 30 Jul 2008 at 09:14

ill stick to a mk2 golf as well, so easy to service and repair, parts will be around for aggggggges

alexisonfire · 30 Jul 2008 at 09:30

allllec said:
Stick with my golf mk2. Its bullet proof™

Until it realises its a VW

commited · 30 Jul 2008 at 09:42

izoneiz said:
I'll start: a new defender 110 XS. Big enough to carry friends/family/stuff. Timeless. Spares will be around for ever. Easy to maintain since there are few complex electronic bits. Appears to be "built tough" so should stand the test of time.

Have you driven one?