Your other car? [Archive]

Kevin

21-07-2008, 08:27 PM

Because I find driving on the road mind numbingly dull, scary, just a method to get from A to B etc etc, my other car is a cheap 10 yr old Honda CRV.

It can carry building materials, snowboards, bikes. It can park up next to kerbs without danger of scraping front spoilers and wheels. It's roomy and reliable. It is stress free motoring, which is what I want for the public roads.

I have always used 'sports' cars as my only car, until I had to get a cheap car to drive to work afew years ago. Since then, I will always have such a stress free, practical daily driver. It's almost enjoyable, just to know I'm driving something I really don't care about.

donnac

21-07-2008, 08:44 PM

Believe it or not i mostly drive a Toyota AYGO 1 Litre Sport with sport spec being front spots; better seats; rev counter and rear spoiler :D :laugh: :laugh:. It gives me 60mpg £35 p.a. road tax and cheap insurance and can do 61mph in 2nd gear standard (not too may times though as i would imagine it would not be a good idea). When i go from Aygo to NSX there seems a big difference like earth to moon :) It has never let me down since new and corners great for a puddle jumper.

britlude

21-07-2008, 09:19 PM

hmmm, my other car is for special occasions and weekend fun...

I use my nsx daily! oh, and it lives outside as the garage has too many toys in it!

mutley

21-07-2008, 09:49 PM

My other car is a BMW 520.

I was using the NSX as an everyday car until I got my BM back on the road, so I fluctuate between them.

Sudesh

21-07-2008, 10:19 PM

For me its a BMW X5 4.6is! But possibly changing shortly to either a 4.8is X5 or M5 Touring.

Silver Surfer

21-07-2008, 11:41 PM

Should I need to say more? :)

SS

JQD84983

22-07-2008, 12:54 AM

An 05 Vectra Diesel & Ulysees People carrier. Now you know why I wanted he NSX for excitement!:)

NoelWatson

22-07-2008, 04:10 AM

O.K, you have the NSX tucked up at night, so for when the family runs come to hand, what 2nd car do you all have?

I am looking for some ideas.

Another 6 cylinder, RWD high revving 270+ bhp machine - 330 touring

DAVEMAT

22-07-2008, 04:31 AM

300ZX with another shiny engine bay to polish

Lankstarr

22-07-2008, 06:12 AM

Sudesh - go for the M5 touring... everyone hates X5 drivers;)

I'm considering a new S3 sportback as a family wagon. You can get one for £320+VAT a month contract hire.

If running costs are out of the window I'd recommend an RS4 (as I'm sure SS would!) or an M5 touring. The sensible choice is probably a A4 TDI or 320d if you're doing any quantity of miles.

L*

328

22-07-2008, 06:41 AM

My other cars is a BMW 735i Newer shape...which is great for distance driving.....the run around is an Mercedes A-Class which is crap and falling apart.....it was on e of the first model and so build quality is rubbish...

indi pearl

22-07-2008, 08:41 AM

Winter and wet days I drive my 20 year old (16 years with me) Lotus Isuzu Piazza Turbo.Unmarked bodywork,annually Waxoyled,rear wheel drive,limited slip diff and 12lb of boost when needed still gives a shock to many a BMW/Audi,hot hatch!!Only problem is most of them have no idea what it was that humbled them.
Occasionally,if I am "very good" (read given in to shoe/handbag/dress purchase) I get my hands on my wifes S2000,after all it needs a regular "Italian tune Up" to keep it in good order.
Today the sun is out,the sky is blue and I took the long route (20 miles instead of 2) to work,Targa off,TCS off,and "the Goddess" howling all the way to 8,000rpm changing up through her JDM short gears...................absolute heaven.

Auto Spirit

22-07-2008, 10:35 AM

My other car is a rather unique 2006 model Nissan 350z S-Tune Nismo. I bought it about 6 months before getting the NSX so have been trying to sell it but without much success so far :(

Its actually a great drive but seems there's not too many out there who appreciate it enough to part with 20k... i guess I'll have to alternate between the two for now ;-)

Senninha

22-07-2008, 10:43 AM

2nd vote for the CRV as the family transport.. later 2.2d version with all the toys as thats how she likes her cars ... very practicable / economical ... easy access for the baby seat :)

My daily is an Accord Tourer 2.2d ... soon to be going but has been a trusty old steed pounding the 72k+ motorway miles in the last 3 yrs ... I'm yet to find something the load area wont carry, from garden benches (assembled) to building rubble. Even picked up a sofa bed the other week and went in the back no issue!

Looking for a lazy economical auto to replace the Accord ....

regards, Paul

Sudesh

22-07-2008, 11:50 AM

300ZX with another shiny engine bay to polish

Love the 300ZX!! I've had many of them over the years I think 6 or so. Great car, still looks well, personally I think its much nicer than the 350Z! I'm actually a long time member of the 300ZX.co.uk club also. My cousin is interested in a Strosek/Zentre/wide body 300ZX at the moment, he has a standard white UK 300 Twin Turbo but looking for the wide body one also.

Boomin33

22-07-2008, 01:01 PM

current Daily Driver. Lexus SC430 ... very nice ride, cost me £81 to fill the tank the other night though..:(
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o136/boomin33/croppedSC-1.jpg?t=1216734027

Toyota Vigo 3L Diesel Workhorse.

http://193.189.74.83/~elaborat/Zdjecie/DSC_0024.JPG

So much for a low carbon footprint.... eh.

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simonprelude

22-07-2008, 01:21 PM

Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, it's OK it's pre 01/03/2001 so it's almost zero emissions ;)

Baz

22-07-2008, 01:30 PM

My list below. The CRV is the daily driver and regulary achieve around 42 mpg. For local summer journeys it has to be the Triumph - huge fun, especially with the, erm, slightly illegal exhausts!

Baz

nigel

22-07-2008, 03:47 PM

I have four 86/87 Preludes i've picked up over the years for $400 to $600 ea. and invested a few hundred U.S. to bring them back to good maintenance standards and get in the low thirties per gallon in all. R-12 a/c in all, c/d changers, etc, etc...
I leave them at different airports for transportation when I get there so I don't have to nick a crew car. Sometimes never seeing them for 6 or 8 months at a time and they always start right up, sometimes with a small push or a jump to get them back to life.
I use a white one for every day driving.
Two with 315,000 +, two over 210,000.

Cheers
nigel

TheQuietOne

22-07-2008, 08:45 PM

OK, so someone had to say it but I only have the NSX...lame I know :D

22-07-2008, 09:06 PM

Two HJ100 Landcruiser Amazon 4.2L, one 5speed one manual, but looking to get GL 420.

Cheers,

AR

Martin

22-07-2008, 09:38 PM

TheSebringOne

22-07-2008, 10:06 PM

Beamer X3 3.0 Sport, 1988 Fiat/Bertone X1/9 & my other half's Alfa GTV 3.0 V6 24v 6 speed, thats it I think! oh 3 racing push bikes & 1 mountain bike too! :D

Steve

22-07-2008, 10:46 PM

Just sold my Rangy 4.4 vouge as 5 year VIP package was about to expire.
Now own VW Touareg V6 3.0 Deisel. Top Drawer Motor.
Wifey drives Mini Cooper S Convertable, goes like sh*t off a shoval.

Boomin33

23-07-2008, 07:03 AM

OK, so someone had to say it but I only have the NSX...lame I know :D

Respect.

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WhyOne?

23-07-2008, 07:10 AM

And moving to the diametrically apposed position to Matt.

My 2nd car is........a Daewoo Matiz!!! (in bright metallic orange). Affectionately known as the 'baked bean' by my kids!

My excuse? I have a 6 mile drive to/from the station each day & needed something that was small, cheap to run & for me to not care about abandoning for 9 hours a day.

I bought the little Matiz on ebay (brave I thought!), 4 years old, FSH, 14,000 miles for £1500. Nothing like a manufacturer going bankrupt to speed up depreciation!!!!

I feel it is likely that I am the only person in the world to own an NSX & a Matiz. Whether that is something to be proud of is another matter all together!!!

NSX 2000

23-07-2008, 07:45 AM

Wifey drives Mini Cooper S Convertable, goes like sh*t off a shoval.

We had one of these but with the John Cooper Works Kit fitted, we got crap service from all the BMW dealers we visited to get things sorted (it was in for 4 weeks once when the exhaust fell off (only got fixed when we rang mini direct)) it rattled more than Bezzas maraca’s and we had to check to make sure our fillings were still in place after every journey. A lot of hype over an OK car. What makes me laugh most is the press now slag off the ride of the old version when they all said how wonderful it was!

simonprelude

23-07-2008, 10:33 AM

My new beast ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2694599731_687a39a065_o.jpg

278kmh

23-07-2008, 01:24 PM

for family and daily use we have a black civic 2007 5door 1,8l

BabyG

23-07-2008, 01:31 PM

OK, so someone had to say it but I only have the NSX...lame I know :D

What he said...

NSX and Streetcar for me at the moment.

Midnight Blue

23-07-2008, 01:37 PM

Oh God, how embarassing.....do I have to admit to owning a Volvo V70 on a car enthusiast's web site?
Also a Renault Laguna, (one free to each Airbus pilot), a Kawasaki Z1000 as the weather is almost always hot and sunny here and a Honda RC45.

Cheers,

Andy

NSX France

23-07-2008, 02:35 PM

daily :
Suzuki 400 Burgman K7 2007 (scooter)

for family:
Red Volvo 850 station wagon automatic (1994)

but also :
BMW 700 convertible (1964)

Honda motorcycle:

Dax ST 70 1973
MBX 125F 1984
Spacy 1985
RC30 1991

another brand:

Kawasaki GPZ900R Limited 1989
Suzuki GSX-R 750 limited edition 1986
Suzuki GSX-R 750 Racer track only 1985
Suzuki GSX-R 50 Gag 1986
Suzuki RG500 Gamma 1985
Yamaha FZ750 1985
Yamaha V-Max 1985

that's all

Greybloke

23-07-2008, 07:39 PM

Jaguar XF
MG RV8
Mini Cooper D (wifey drive)
Honda CB1300S:)

TheQuietOne

23-07-2008, 07:46 PM

Mini Cooper D (wifey drive)

MPG out of interest?

TheQuietOne

23-07-2008, 07:47 PM

What he said...

NSX and Streetcar for me at the moment.

Exclusive club Mr.G! :)

Rob_Fenn

23-07-2008, 09:54 PM

I really like the new Jaguar, i hope it is a success for them.

The Fenn fleet is widespread and random!

M3 CSL - Arguably better than an NSX but lacks involvement slightly.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/robfenn/XSP_6840.jpg

Mercedes SLK - Slow but much better handling than previous generation.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/robfenn/P1050090.jpg

Lotus Motorsport Elise - Awesome in every respect.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/robfenn/P1040462.jpg

Smart Cabrio - Cheap to run and suprisingly fun to drive.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/robfenn/P1030557SMALL.jpg

Also a Merc C Class Coupe and BMW X3 which are both pants.

Greybloke

24-07-2008, 07:21 PM

MPG out of interest?

Not quite as good as quoted in all the sales bumph, but averaging about 63mpg:) and she not using the auto stop / start function (she's too scared it wont re start!) so guess it would improve slightly in urban driving.

Brilliant, fun car with some nice features, and a hoot to drive.

jaytip

24-07-2008, 08:04 PM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/robfenn/P1040462.jpg

Lotus Motorsport Elise - Awesome in every respect.

What,including the school run ;)

michaelw

31-07-2008, 07:44 AM

Mine:

Caterham 7
Talbot Sunbeam Lotus

NSX as a daily driver.

My Wifes:

Audi S6
Nissan Figaro

Now there's a weird mix!

Michael.

sorepaws

31-07-2008, 09:59 AM

Civic Type R - the new one Clarkson doesnt like :-D

only gripe - flaky paint !

paulius

31-07-2008, 01:48 PM

Toyota supra 3.0 l twin turbo, landcruiser amazon 4.7 and saab 95.

Deuce

31-07-2008, 02:26 PM

There are some good ideas here, still don't know what to get though.

I have an 07 525d Sport, but the deal with the mrs was that if I got the NSX I had to get rid of the BMW and get a £10k-12k car...... any ideas?

I have been toying with the idea of a cooper or a later cooper s... can't make my mind up.

Help!

TheSebringOne

31-07-2008, 09:56 PM

Later old shape Cooper S is brilliant car! :) The Cooper is great, but lacks a little poke especially after the NSX!

Silver Surfer

31-07-2008, 10:54 PM

'Cooper S' is good. Just about quick enough, the 'Cooper' is very asthmatic and frustrating!!

SS

Lankstarr

01-08-2008, 06:05 AM

NoelWatson

01-08-2008, 07:09 AM

Later old shape Cooper S is brilliant car! :) The Cooper is great, but lacks a little poke especially after the NSX!

I think the Cooper is overrated. Terrible ride (much worse than NSX). My old 106 Rallye was a much better drive

gsuds

01-08-2008, 10:54 AM

Defender for wife's dog-walking business. Such a cool vehicle, love driving it even though it feels like nothing's connected to anything else!

Range Rover top Vogue LSE for £1500. Fabulous long distance cruiser and true multipurpose vehicle. On LPG but range terrible. Love this bangernomics thing!

MX5 for £1300. Can't think how in any way you could get this much fun any cheaper. It does need the suspension upgrading & alignment tweaks done though (fully adjustable just like the NSX...). This is the current daily driver. Upgrades on the way ;) Like the Rangie isn't going to depreciate any more.

NSX fabulous but has to go, hence the other cheap c**p.

Deuce

01-08-2008, 12:21 PM

Later old shape Cooper S is brilliant car! :) The Cooper is great, but lacks a little poke especially after the NSX!

Not worried about the 'poke' too much as I have the NSX anyway if I want a blast!

What year cooper/cooper s are you on about, 05/06?

TheSebringOne

01-08-2008, 08:12 PM

Luke, I think Deuce fancies some cheeky ickle fast fun with a Mini rather than a saloon? :D

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/used-prices/Valuation.aspx?deriv=28151&plate=82

NoelWatson

01-08-2008, 08:37 PM

Luke, I think Deuce fancies some cheeky ickle fast fun with a Mini rather than a saloon? :D

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/used-prices/Valuation.aspx?deriv=28151&plate=82

Parkers are way way high on the valuation

Senninha

01-08-2008, 09:40 PM

Parkers are way way high on the valuation

I agree, and FWIW I think the current style of Mini has always been over-priced for the quality you get. Same applies for 2nd hand value. There are better cars available for similar or less ££

Deuce

02-08-2008, 08:35 AM

I agree, and FWIW I think the current style of Mini has always been over-priced for the quality you get. Same applies for 2nd hand value. There are better cars available for similar or less ££

What do you recommend?

Nick Graves

02-08-2008, 09:42 AM

I think the Cooper is overrated. Terrible ride (much worse than NSX). My old 106 Rallye was a much better drive

Generally true of most allegedly modern cars (modern Pugs included).

Cars really did seem to hit a zenith in the 'nineties.

NoelWatson

02-08-2008, 12:09 PM

What do you recommend?

Has the build quality of Renault improved in recent years?

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/used-prices/Valuation.aspx?deriv=35521&plate=82

Ferris Bueller

02-08-2008, 07:43 PM

Has the build quality of Renault improved in recent years?

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/used-prices/Valuation.aspx?deriv=35521&plate=82

Not in that specific instance, no. Interior is very cheapo and I'd doubt it would be very durable. Decent enough hot hatch though.

Deuce

02-08-2008, 09:20 PM

Has the build quality of Renault improved in recent years?

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/used-prices/Valuation.aspx?deriv=35521&plate=82

Thought about a R26 or a 197, but having a 525 kept me at a BMW/MINI dealer, so hence the Mini. May look at a new shape Type R Civic.

Deuce

04-08-2008, 06:35 AM

I've found a nice 6 month old Cooper S Clubman in Chili Red - Black Roof, with a lot of spec, although not for the original £10k-12K I originally wanted to pay! I like the extra rear room for my 2 kids (5yrs old) and also the idea of being able to put the works kit on it in the future.

NoelWatson

04-08-2008, 08:31 AM

Thought about a R26 or a 197, but having a 525 kept me at a BMW/MINI dealer, so hence the Mini. May look at a new shape Type R Civic.

What about a Focus ST?

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/used-prices/Valuation.aspx?deriv=32572&plate=80

and get a chip

http://www.worldcarfans.com/7051230.001

Senninha

04-08-2008, 08:42 AM

Or sticking with german build quality of your BMW (not the Mini IMO), you could consider this at similar pricing to the ST...

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/used-prices/Valuation.aspx?deriv=29078&plate=80

Golf GT TDi DSG ... 3 x economy of the ST, more comfort, good fun and this one has the DSG so when you want to cruise or get stuck in traffic, you can let the car do the work :)

regards, Paul

TheSebringOne

04-08-2008, 09:18 PM

My other half was serious about a Clubman, but I'm still not convince about the looks, the side doors & the fact when you open the side doors, they are on the road side & potential kid hazard (ok if in Euro)! I test drove a manual GT TDI & very impress with peformance & had it on 3 legs once! Great that you could get combined 45 to 50 mpg if thats important & lower insurance than its big bro GTI!

Sudesh

05-08-2008, 10:34 AM

I have one of these rare machines coming in from Japan that I'm thinking of driving for a while plus it frees up the X5 so I can sell it.

Its called a Nissan Elgrand, the one I have coming in is the "Highway Star" version which is top of the range. It has the Nissan 350Z engine and gearbox and some nice extras like auto/tiptronic, electric sliding doors, captain seats, sports bumpers, Xenons etc etc etc.

Heres a few pics of them.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/J44W/NissanElgrand.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/J44W/NissanElgrand1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/J44W/NissanElgrand4.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/J44W/NissanElgrand7.jpg

Silver Surfer

05-08-2008, 07:44 PM

Looks like a mini-me coach. A people carrier like you said! Just need Mr T behind the wheel. Has some road presence nevertheless.

SS

Lankstarr

07-08-2008, 05:34 AM

Beast... I think I like it!

How much is one of those once it's landed?

L*

Sudesh

07-08-2008, 04:42 PM

The one I have coming is a 2002 model, 15,000miles, grade 5 vehicle and with all duties paid/SVA/MOT/Stereo/TV conversion, it will be around £13,500

Deuce

07-08-2008, 05:18 PM

c11nky

07-08-2008, 10:01 PM

I bought a Mini for my wife as a wedding present (I had money before I was married.... coincidence?).

Worst car I've ever bought.
I feel qualified to speak on this subject as the new CRV in the drive is number 45. The range goes from the best - CRV's/NSX etc down to the worst - original Mini's (2), Fiestas (3), Truimph Dolomites (2; an 1850 and a Sprint. I actually liked them too), Spitfires (a Mk4 and a 1500), and..... a Matra Rancho. 1979, in Green.

Anyway, back to the Mini....
It's had 6 speedo units at £700 each just because the clock keeps running fast (all under warranty). The dealer can't fix it, f* knows why, it's only an effin' clock. I can get one for £2.99 from any corner shop and it'll keep better time!

It's also had a new front bumper and repaired bonnet after the dealer (Peter Vardy/Dunedin in Seafield, Edinburgh) run it into something hard while changing a speedo unit.

More rattles than the annual mother and toddler convention.

Alarm problems (driving through central Edinburgh in the rush hour with the alarm and hazzards at full tilt is NOT pleasant!)

Faulty boot warning light.
Or was it the switch?

SERIOUS crunch when selecting reverse.

Loose spotlights on delivery.

Damaged rear bumper on delivery.

The warranty is up in a month, I'm terrified :eek:

The only redeeming factor is that when the sun shines and you've got the roof down, the problems are soon forgotten and it's the second best car in the world.

I still wouldn't have another one even if you held a gun to my head.

It wouldn't be so bad if the dealers even PRETENDED to take it all seriously.

Silver Surfer

07-08-2008, 11:58 PM

c11nky,

You got a lemon I think! :(

SS

NSX 2000

09-08-2008, 08:20 AM

c11nky,

You got a lemon I think! :(

SS

No he didn't! We had nothing but problems with our mini. Ours sat at the main stealer for 4 weeks waiting for a new exhaust which had fallen off after just 12 months! After paying £24.5K it really left a bad taste in the mouth!

markdas

09-08-2008, 08:43 AM

Our fleet is constantly changing and trying (half heartedly to downsize a little)......But apart from the NSX...

Everyday and towing the trailer - Audi Allroad Quattro 2.5TDi

My dreamcar as a boy - 1986 Audi UR Quattro - the one and only

The British sportscar that never was - Reliant Scimitar SS1 1600

Japans old best kept secret - Nissan Figaro - Cool as..... ehh MichealW?

An underestimated supercar - Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo with mods

New hobby for us both - Peugeot 106 GTi/VTS Challenge Rally Car - Brilliant so far in our first two Tarmac and Autocross rallies!

TheSebringOne

09-08-2008, 11:30 AM

Paul, a Mini at that price would leave a taste in most people's mouth! Abeit a very higly specd one! :eek:

TheSebringOne

09-08-2008, 11:58 AM

Forum Admin, please can you give me a kick start on the post counter. Cheers :)

Senninha

09-08-2008, 02:42 PM

What do you recommend?

Sorry, missed this earlier ... :embarassed:

If a 3dr is ok there's not a lot wrong with the Fiesta IMO, but if you want 5dr and better quality then the small car of the year since it was launched (and I love them everytime I get into one as a courtesy car) is the trusted Honda Jazz, personal fave of mine is with the tiptronic style variable auto box which is great fun if you fancy safe play!

regards. Paul

Deuce

09-08-2008, 05:27 PM

I am gonna keep the 525d sport for the time being. It came down to a crap trade in price they wanted to give me. I am going to wait until March and have another look!

woodbridger

20-08-2008, 11:43 AM

Embarassing... not quite got an NSX yet, but my other car is a... ahem... Civic, and not even a Type R. To be upgraded to an Accord Tourer sometime soonish (depending how much dough is left over after buying the NSX).

Sagacitas

20-08-2008, 05:57 PM

Well I don't have an NSX yet - so my real cars are
new model CRV (which replaced a well run in Honda Stream) because they work so well as a family car
a Honda Jazz (run around for the wife).

sad to say but in all my years of owning cars I have had:
1 Chevy (American version of a Vauxhall - I bought it cheap from my dad)
1 Vauxhall (gift from the inlaws)
1 Toyota Corolla (replaced the Vauxhall)
4 Honda Civics (and not one of them a TypeR - but I did blow up 3 engines!)
1 Honda Accord
1 Honda Stream
1 Honda CRV (current)
1 Honda Jazz (current)

so you could say I keep finding myself driving around in Hondas. :)