Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

The earlier ones are better.

But suspect that the new Panda (Ford KA, Fiat 500) 4x4 is what people meant.

Bio diesel so problem solved ;)

I’d be tempted to look for a well maintained/looked after Subaru Legacy/Outback/Forester.

4 seasons. #natch

My missus has an XC60 (pretty sure @Bobbo has one too) and whilst it is a bit of a tank, it’s great. It’s been loaded up and driven down to the Alps a couple of times and it’ll happily sot there at 80mph all day without missing a beat. Pretty sure we got there and back on well under two tanks of Satan’s finest...

In spite of what BlueRinse said, I’m fairly convinced I’m going for a Boxster

Nice. What sort of age?

986 era around 2002/2003

There appear to be a fair few out there

Will you be embarking on any work on the engine?

I have a man for that but I’ll have a crack at it

this is within your budget dude. left field approach

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1984-Hustler-Six-6-classic-mini-based/124572480045

Look out for wet carpets and leaky doors

Ah, Orleans garage! - they used to make these there

https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/images/e/ea/Im050218Auto-Orleans1.jpg

They just scrape in under budget but with significant miles. We (the lovely folk of this forum) can do better than a Ford Kuga though! 😀

Will need those ear defenders going down the M4.

Cha.

Have you been in one? Been running round in a series2 4x4 version in France and fuel efficient.

Could have said Honda CRV or HRV if I didn't like you.

The engine allegedly having 85bhp doesn't get a mention?

I’ve spent the last six months researching them

'BlueRinse' is excellent. Have two points

Just seen this amazing .
I’ve seen tv/ film companies use it as a location now and then

I had a 987 , tbh I really prefer the look of an original 986 ... true modern classic .

i can't wait to see the paintjob you will have done on it

Get the Boxster, then if you are interested you can take the 911 out for a run, be interested in how they compare. Same car from the seatbelts forwards of course.

I'm going to go look at a Transit on Saturday. 2012 - 2.2 TDCI Trend. MWB

Any tips on what to look out for?