Just a bit of fun, not meant to be a divisive thread, just a bit bored.
I've had good experiences and bad experiences with cars over the years and I do enjoy my car, whatever it is.
Currently I'm driving a Phase 1 Volvo V70 TDi Auto. Would I recommend it? Totally, one of the best cars I think I've ever owned. Had it for almost four years now, paid £1400 for it blind off eBay in October 2012. Travelled to Peterborough on the train to collect it without ever having seen it. Mad I know, but it's been a really good car.
I have a nasty habit of buying cars and by the time I come to sell them on it's always a better car than I bought, so I've decided to keep this one for a while.
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I've had some shockers in my time, but then I've been driving for 40 odd years. The worst have been a Renault 14 and an Austin Maxi.
Had a couple of decent/fun ones in the past too. Early 80s Audi 100, Rover P6 V8 and a Mk1 MG Midget.
I would definitely recommend it. Nippy enough, economical, reliable, well made and has acres of space inside. I like it a lot.
I do wish it had a six-speed gearbox though, just so it doesn't scream itself half to death on the motorway. And the air conditioning is borked, which is extremely trying in the current temperature conditions.
Nope, wouldn't recommend it. It would have been nice of them to finish it before sending it to me. To many things have broken, too many faults.
Drives well though....when it works....
Would definitely recommend if you just need transport. If you're a car enthusiast then look elsewhere.
Second car MGTF 160. As simple as you get fairly quick and coat peanuts to buy
Plenty of go, geared low, so no massive top speed (not that you can really use it on the roads round here). Plenty of space. Comfortable.
And everything works.
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It's pretty good for town driving. 70+ mpg if you're sensible, free road tax, 30 quid to fill up.
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I think my best car was my Focus. It was so reliable. Passed 5 MOTs with no servicing at 14 years old.
(Can probably tell I'm not a Car Person)
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Its the car equivalent of a Yamaha Pacifica- does exactly what it's supposed to, with zero fuss. It probably won't set many pulses racing but is utterly reliable. (Not that I do many miles- I've done 15000 miles since I got it 5 years ago. The car has only done 68k).
The first was a MKIII Supra Turbo with 160k miles on the clock. They were meant to have problems with head gaskets and gearboxes but mine was incredible. Comfortable, incredibly quick and just a joy to drive.
A few years later I bought a cheap Carina E auto. Not exciting at all but incredibly well engineered and utterly reliable.
That one had to go simply because it's MPG was poor. It was a 1.8 litre but with the auto box I got less out of it than the old 3 litre turbo straight six that was in the Supra!
There is no 'H' in Aych, you know that don't you? ~ Wife
Turns out there is an H in Haych! ~ Sporky
Bit of trading feedback here.
I know Vauxhall have a dreadful reputation with people on here but both cars have been truly excellent. We've had both from new and they've never let us down. The Zafira is an excellent 'van', too - I dan get my entire DJ rig in it, with room to spare.
Best car I've owned was a 1990 Honda Prelude 2.2vtec.
Other people have less positive experiences of this model regarding reliability though, I have to say...
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There is no 'H' in Aych, you know that don't you? ~ Wife
Turns out there is an H in Haych! ~ Sporky
Bit of trading feedback here.