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

They live in Surrey, they are getting rid of the people carrier to replace it with a car that have no vehicle tax (under 100g/km) and at least min 50mpg in petrol.

As in one main car (BMW) and one runabout.

A Toyota is suggested because of their positive experiences with it, we never had a Toyota that had a major problem, the only big job it received is getting the belt changed.

Because occasionally, one of them is out of the country with the main car.

That something that haven't cross my mind, good point.

Does off street parking however still keep the insurance down as well?

Can you answer as to why they need a backup car?

I did, one of them is using the main car out of the country most of the years, leaving no car in the country.

It is second hand, and an 2012 Aygo can be had for £2,000 (2012+ is the model that's under 100g/km).

Fiat Panda twinair. Bigger than the Aygo, free everything, quick as sin due to hysterical turbo and two cylinder lawnmower engine. I have one and it's a hoot.

Pretty much, I said back-up because they used bicycle for most of the journey except for the usual longer than 10 miles trip.

@Bullheart excellent suggestion, the Fiat Panda is a very practical cars.

This weeks "will it fit" challenge:

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I was surprised.

I'm ignorant to Porsche, does it have some kind of back seat?

It has two back seats

For tiny people.

Nissan micra? Or other older Japanese small hatch fits the bill.
Panda two cylinder are excellent European choice

It also appears to be the ideal bike carrera in Surrey.

Now this I can get behind.

They are a hoot and want one when they get cheap.

Super cheap Alfa here that would be a bit of short term fun. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182402420078

#neverbuyitalian

https://www.gumtree.com/p/caterham/caterham-7-classic-1999-1600cc-vauxhall-engine-mileage-9183./1208826789

Cheap fun?

Why not get the full fat 2l or v6?

https://www.gumtree.com/p/ford/ford-sierra-cosworth-h-1990-4x4-barn-find-needs-to-be-finished/1209050055

Can find a good example for £250-500, even with a high mileage, and higher emission, it work out cheaper in the long run.

For tiny people

Meh. I've gone to Le Mans in the back of a 996.

If that's a 16v (or even if it's not) it's bloomin brilliant value. IMHO Caterhams handle best with a VX, much sweeter turn in than a K series.

I once had a go with a 1600 VX 16v in a kit car that made 190bhp at >8000rpm, it was a lovely, lovely little thing.

Even bricks look hot wid phatallayz

That saloon door always bugs me

But look at the majestic length of the c-d pillar fenestration