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Original poster

To ask what car you drive?

135 replies

franceslucia · 26/05/2024 14:20

What did it cost? Is it being financed? Did you buy one brand new or is it used?

I'll start: I drive a brand new Mercedes-Benz B200.

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PonyPatter44 · 26/05/2024 15:48

@franceslucia what did you pay for your NEW MERC? Is it on finance or did you pay cash?

I drive a 7 year old MX-5. I paid cash.

plominoagain · 26/05/2024 15:47

Which car do you mean ? My fun car ? My commuting car ? Or the dog’s car ?

LeopardPrintIsNeutral · 26/05/2024 15:45

2016 Citroen C3
paid 5k cash in January
it’s lovely
can’t be dealing with anything on finance. Gives me huge anxiety living in the countryside and working in a community nursing team.
cheap, reliable, don’t mind if it gets battered
bang on for what I need

Arlanymor · 26/05/2024 15:41

Eh? Q3, own it outright but 12/3 years old with 130,000 on the clock. So not living the insta life. I love it though, even though the MOT is due next month and I am highly anticipating a painful bill.

pinkwaterbottle9 · 26/05/2024 15:39

Subaru

VolvoFan · 26/05/2024 15:21

I have 3.5 year old XC40 Inscription on finance. I love it. The only niggle with it are the tailgate struts; they begin to grind and the tailgate movement becomes gritty as it opens and closes. It's such a common fault that the manufacturer has a goodwill scheme for it to help with the cost, so I got them replaced for a good price. My previous car was a V40 R-Design from run-off stock. It was a sporty number so the fuel economy wasn't great, but it was a spunky little thing and went like shit off a shovel.

peakygold · 26/05/2024 15:13

I imagine the OP is very unhappy.

PrincessHoneysuckle · 26/05/2024 15:12

BMW X2 2019.Part financed.

GoofyGoldie · 26/05/2024 15:04

Peugeot 2008e.
It's on motability.
Just over a year old, first time in my 55 years I'd ever had a new car. I call it my cancer perk.
Uses all my PIP mobility money & think down payment was £1500.
I love it.
Before that always had 2nd hand cars on finance.

Hoppinggreen · 26/05/2024 14:58

Tesla Y.
Bought it through our ltd company so it works out pretty inexpensive but I am not saying how much it cost.

SnapdragonToadflax · 26/05/2024 14:54

I have a Focus, it's quite old but runs well so far (touch wood). I bought it outright secondhand a few years ago.

I have no idea what a Mercedes-Benz whatever it was looks like or costs, but I assume I'm meant to be impressed...?

Chely · 26/05/2024 14:54

Never had a car on finance, our Smax was a few years old when we bought it with very low mileage. DH maintains it himself and had it over 9 years, will upgrade for better leg room in 3rd row at some point but again save for it. Had our last car for over 9 years and only got rid because we needed more seats.

Newheadche · 26/05/2024 14:51

I have Audi q7 , but I can’t see the point of this thread really..

SnowyPetals · 26/05/2024 14:47

I have a collection of classic cars. If my chauffeur is working, I usually take the Bentley, or the Rolls. If I am driving, then I often plump for the Ferrari but if I'm going into town, what other choice is there but my Tesla? And what is this "finance" of which you speak?

TheShellBeach · 26/05/2024 14:46

We used to have a Mercedes.
Does that count?
Grin

AlexandraJJ · 26/05/2024 14:46

X5 2 years old £57k bought cash this year.

SoupDragon · 26/05/2024 14:45

Sahara123 · 26/05/2024 14:32

Do we really care🤣

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Of course not, but they said they were going to start and then didn't answer their own questions. 🤷🏻‍♀️

OldTinHat · 26/05/2024 14:43

A 2009 Aveo. Bought it cash about 3yrs ago. Had 40k on the clock and only has about 42k now 😁

I'd never waste money on a new car. It's pointless imo.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 26/05/2024 14:37

Ummmm it's white.

bridgetreilly · 26/05/2024 14:36

Corsa. Bought lightly used in March 24 for about £8500. Fully paid off. Currently just under 40k on the clock and I anticipate driving it for another 4-5 years.

OneTC · 26/05/2024 14:33

I ride a bike 😎

mycatsanutter · 26/05/2024 14:33

@alittlequinnie wish I had looked after my Mazda and kept it instead of getting the Insignia , it never let me down once , brilliant cars!

GeckoFeet · 26/05/2024 14:32

I have a 20 year old lamborghini. I bought it outright.

Sahara123 · 26/05/2024 14:32

SoupDragon · 26/05/2024 14:29

I'll start: I drive a brand new Mercedes-Benz B200.

What did it cost? Is it being financed?

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Do we really care🤣

WaitingfortheTardis · 26/05/2024 14:29

An old Polo, not on finance. Wouldn't bother with a brand new car as I usually have to park (almost) in the hedge at work.