My 2p is that i simply couldnt do with only one car, there is no one car which isnt a mega compromise. No car is good at everything nor am i always in the same mood or want the same thing from a car.
As a result i have ended up with a situation where i have at least three cars.
Car 1) Fast convertible, +500HP, mega thirsty, but roof down V8 fastest thing on the road is a lot of fun and requires a certain mood. Ideal for the O/H to go to the shops locally in, see her friends, etc.
Car 2) Massive family 4x4, mega thirsty but ideal for running around locally, very nice and comfortable for family needs, seats 5 adults with loads of space, baby seat excellent in the back, amazing driving position in traffic, loads of shopping space, and fun to take down the greenlanes and over fields etc when you feel like it.
Car 3) Rubbish tip bus, large for family needs, ideal for chucking bricks and wood in the back, scuffing all of the trim in the process. Park it anywhere you want, chuck it in a tube station carpark in a bad area etc, if it gets scratched and dented who cares - carefree motoring. Also fairly economical for thrashing to a client miles away or something like that if necessary.
So yeah, do the weekend car thing, but if you do, make sure that the weekend car is actually special. Otherwise it is a waste of money and you wont use it.
