Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
Posts: 1161
Decision made...I'm keeping it...
Well the finance is cleared, the auto trader was bought, dealer websites trawled, conversations with other manufacturer dealers (Merc ML, Volvo XC70/90, BMW 530d, FL2 HSE) but it's a no...she's staying.
Not as flash as some of you boys but I seriously can't find a car in my price range that does the job as well or better than my 05 SE...with just 60k on the clock....so it's staying and if the wife doesn't notice I am gonna look at a faster Catheram or an M3
I have decided to treat the old girl though with a little help from some members;
New Leather steering wheel - Nick @ Yeovil
Service and check up - 10
Full body make over - JKP 8)
New 20" Overfinch's.....maybe ??......if i can find Ron's pictures !
And if I ask nicely I am hoping Steve Smith with take my steering wheel off with his special tool
Its been such a pleasure....after 50k miles and 2 3/4 years owner ship this THE only ever car I have kept this long, the only one to put such a smile on my face and I cant see that changing so here's to another 60k !!!!
NickD4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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23rd Jun 2009 12:32 am
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6266
I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
23rd Jun 2009 8:25 am
Renton
Member Since: 13 Jan 2009
Location: Somewhere in the middle
Posts: 1718
Phhew, close call!! Wise decision.
23rd Jun 2009 8:35 am
goodfella
Member Since: 03 Apr 2007
Location: Salford
Posts: 533
Good decision.... I'm usually bored senseless after having a car for 2 years but all I want to do is add to it with bits here and there. So thats the plan. Badda bing.......How you doin'?
Java black SE, standard spec. Clean and shiny.
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23rd Jun 2009 9:30 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
Re: Decision made...I'm keeping it...
n1cktdv6 wrote:
New 20" Overfinch's.....maybe ??......if i can find Ron's pictures !
these ones ?
Click image to enlarge
Got more images if you want, they all went when my previous gallery disappeared.
Reckon you've made the best decision re keeping it.
I went through the same process 1.5 years ago.
Now got 127k on clock and even though I've had the odd repair bill, I've not regretted it.
If you've no finance, you should be prepared for the odd hit.
Oh btw, if you don't have one, take out an aftermarket warranty - I'm with AA at under £18 per month.
I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
23rd Jun 2009 9:35 am
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26702
I'm sure you have made the right decision BTW, did I see your car 'sans' A-Bar the other week
23rd Jun 2009 8:40 pm
captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
Posts: 1095
another intelligent personSome people get by
With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding
24th Jun 2009 7:58 am
frenchy
Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1036
You'd look daft with your inflatable kayak sticking out of the Caterham
24th Jun 2009 7:24 pm
ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
Posts: 4866
would look even dafter with a cateram sticking out of an inflatable kayak.. one wife.......livid
24th Jun 2009 7:46 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
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