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I do that often enough, I had 4 cars in 23 for example because I can’t have them all at the same time so selling one and getting another allows me to experience more.
The fd2 for example was a great car but I had my fun with it, took it to the ring etc and sold it on. The only keeper for me is the s2000 but even that may go as I’ve had it for a few years and that’s never the case with me and cars really.
Was posting in another thread relating to Nissan's situation and the Xtrail as an example, their cars are in such a funny place at the moment and they've effectively priced themselves out of the market.
I like the look of the Xtrail but it is around 10 grand too expensive for what it is and too many things which don't live up to the marketing.
They've been trying to market it heavily as having a certain amount of off-road credential lately but it really isn't that - if it was the 40K price point might be a bit more appropriate.
I actually like the light steering on Nissan - it takes a bit of getting used to and there is a certain amount of trust it is doing what you want - but it does and you kind of miss it going to other cars.
Related to this and the above one of the things which disappoints me with Nissans lately - the higher trim level interiors look nice, if understated but I like understated, at first glance with soft touch materials on passenger facing surfaces, premium looking and feeling controls and a connected aesthetic, etc. but then you notice the hard scratchy plastic say used for the base of the centre console which just rattles and creaks, etc. and think you (Nissan) just have to do better for a 40 grand car.
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First of all Merry Christmas.
Only one car has been sold within three months, which was the Gen2 GR Yaris and well yes amazing it was but I was made a strong offer so I flipped it, made financial sense and I did 1000 plus miles so had my fun and got out with a few grand tax free in my pocket. Also also monetised my YouTube channel so a weee bonus.
Alpine still with me and owned for ten months now, I generally keep cars a year and move on as I enjoy trying different cars and to truly know a car I feel I need to own to discover as in general even an hour test drive is not good enough, not every dealership wants to loan me a car for several days only McLareb and Porsche have really done that.
My second shortest lived car was 991 GT3 and though great it was I feel was a bit I met my hero and did not live up to expectations its weakness was it did not feel special it was also only fun flat out at jail time speeds. So it went!
Only other time is when I can buy a car cheap so I know full well in six months I can move it without much loss, Giulia QF for example good to try, just like trying different stuff and stuff I buy even for a short time are great cars but to stay on the driveway it really has to pull at my heart strings.
Agreed on road tax and insurance yes it’s a nightmare and cost thousands, just taxes R8 as owned it a year now, £735 and insurance is due in a couple of weeks which will be around £2000 for the fleet.
Got no purchases planned just looking forward to getting McLaren back as it’s been in for a gremlin for weeks now so thank god for warranty which I’ve just renewed last week for two years at £4328 but worth it as I do love that car, if I ever went GT3 again have to be an old one but for now McLaren is probably best supercar I’ve owned and it will be sticking around for a third year.
Doubt I’ll ever sell Corvette as it cost zero to own, tax £0 and insurance is £150, it never breaks and it’s thirst for dinosaurs is fine and eventually the E30 be same and was always my dream car though battling rot is expensive as is upgrades, so doubt it will ever go plus it’s kind of my sensible car, well it’s got 4 seats and a big boot.
Some people store cash in their bank, some store it on their drive. Doubt he has lost much given the models he buys/people he rips off (Porsche GT3 comes to mind that he got from a mate and flipped for 10k more a month or two later
Six months later!
I buy nice spec examples and rarer brighter colours as come resale they are always easier to move on and for strong money.
The whole buy a safe colour is utter nonsense in my experience. My yellow 458 sold so fast and for strong money over five years later simply because it was not red or black. Market has changed and buyers of rarer colours is better nowadays.
Don’t hate the player nothing better than owning a car, having some fun and it then making you a profit.
Family and proper close friends get the good deals, if your just an acquaintance or a random then as the saying goes I know what I got and you need to pay.
I store my cash everywhere, under the bed, banks, pensions, crypto and yes cars and property.
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Always my problem is when I buy cars I just get too attached and cannot sell them. When reality is while the money is still good it is best to sell and try something different. Unless you are the sultan of Brunei and just buy 100 of each.
I don't generally get attached to cars but 1-2 have ticked all the boxes for me and/or have some history attached to them and it is hard to move them on.
I tend to go through 3 or 4 each year, generally the lower end of the scale, but I love trying things and sometimes the "project", learning about them and joining various owners forums etc. We're all different.
Longest I "owned" is the R32 GTR, only ever driven a few miles and sat in storage for 10+ years but deposit taken just before Xmas. Second in line was the Vito Tourer of all things as it done the family business superbly, at 4 years kept it did very well. Most other things last 6 months to a year.
The power of experiencing new stuff is too much for me.
Longest I "owned" is the R32 GTR, only ever driven a few miles and sat in storage for 10+ years but deposit taken just before Xmas. Second in line was the Vito Tourer of all things as it done the family business superbly, at 4 years kept it did very well. Most other things last 6 months to a year.
The power of experiencing new stuff is too much for me.
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is it that bad that you've tried to squeeze it into the litter bin ?
it must be that colour
Nice Car @Gibbo
it must be that colour
Nice Car @Gibbo
Stunning cars the Emira. Yet to see one in person though.Yep they are stunning (this is mine collected this morning with its graphene ceramic coating applied looks so damn good!) but more importantly the engine is an almighty screamer !!
I don't wanna spoilt the honeymoon period with a lovely car, but thought you might want a heads up.... I read some less than positive things about the Auto100 stock on the owners club... Did yours have 1 or 2 keys with it? P.s. I'm sure you are aware but keep a very close eye out for paint blister/bubbles, particularly on the doors!
Yep I knew all about that already mine is pristine its an August 2024 build no blisters at all if they develop it will be replaced under warranty (Lotus even go so far as blend the surrounding panels if it does not match). The issue also affects Ferraris, McLarens & some Lambos. Its caused by poor QC at the composite panel manufacturer. It also clearly states in the owners manual hand wash only no jetwash or car wash helps somewhat!
Don’t forget Audi and Alpine also but in defence of Ferrari, Lambo and other brands except McLaren the paint issues tend to take years to show, whereas Lotus it’s been months simply as their QC is very poor and lots of horror stories with poor repairs also, similar issue at Aloine as well with dealers doing very poor repair jobs. Got a couple of friends with Emiras and both are having issues from water leaking into cabin, AC not working, paint issues etc in short Lotus made lots of promises but fell very short especially on early cars, fingers crossed yours been a late 24 build it’s better put together.
Auto100 took a load of Emiras from Lotus cheap as Lotus could not shift them, that’s rumour anyway.
Alpine having similar issues with corrosion poor manufacturing and thus corrosion issues a year or two down line but they do have a 12yr corrosion warranty so better than most others, Ferrari is 3yr for example but Alpine are poor at sorting it from poor blending of panels and then making of difficult to sort quite hit and miss.
Enjoy it they are great looking things.
Love the Emira. What is the powertrain like, I’m really curious as this type of vehicle has been an old V6 since forever?
Don’t worry about small issues. Both of my Lotus had little issues. Don’t remember what they all were, had a decent dealer. It’s part of buying from a smaller brand imo, although in my experience QC has transformed massively for the better over the last decade. Doesn’t take away from the unmatched driving experience.
Don’t worry about small issues. Both of my Lotus had little issues. Don’t remember what they all were, had a decent dealer. It’s part of buying from a smaller brand imo, although in my experience QC has transformed massively for the better over the last decade. Doesn’t take away from the unmatched driving experience.
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