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I've only gone and done it!

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Bakerfoot · 29/03/2024 11:30

I've been dithering about buying myself a completely unsuitable car, that I don't need and actually won't drive that much, for ages. I've just ordered it!

There's absolutely no sensible way to justify the decision, it is undoubtedly mid life crisis related and I daresay that's what many people will say about it.

Exciting though.

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Smartiepants79 · 29/03/2024 11:32

If you can afford it. Who cares! Have fun.

saveforthat · 29/03/2024 11:34

What is it?

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Bakerfoot · 29/03/2024 11:36

MX5 RF

I've only gone and done it!
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InTheShallowTheShalalalalalalalow · 29/03/2024 11:38

Good for you op, I hope it brings you lots of happiness.

Its bloody nice too.

BraveFacesEveryone · 29/03/2024 11:39

Oh love it! I had a feeling it would be a MX5!! I love them, I really hope you enjoy it!!

abbey44 · 29/03/2024 11:45

I did this for my 50th, bought a convertible. Loved it then and 15 years later I still love it. Never regretted it for a moment, it was one of the best purchases I ever made.

Enjoy your new car!

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Bakerfoot · 29/03/2024 11:47

abbey44 · 29/03/2024 11:45

I did this for my 50th, bought a convertible. Loved it then and 15 years later I still love it. Never regretted it for a moment, it was one of the best purchases I ever made.

Enjoy your new car!

Did you keep a practical car too? I have a newish, modest family car, which I'm planning to keep, but two cars seems the height of extravagance!

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MoisturiseYourMoose · 29/03/2024 11:50

Why the fuck not.

Life is short. Enjoy your new car!

MurderousCheekbones · 29/03/2024 11:51

That is pretty sweet. Have fun in it!

ImWearingPantaloons · 29/03/2024 12:00

Phenomenal!!!!

Hope you enjoy every mile you drive in it

Compash · 29/03/2024 12:02

RaaaAAWWwwrrr! Looks lovely! Drive safely, have fun! 👍

Compash · 29/03/2024 12:02

(Is it navy blue? I love a dark blue car - so smart!)

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Bakerfoot · 29/03/2024 12:16

Compash · 29/03/2024 12:02

(Is it navy blue? I love a dark blue car - so smart!)

Yes. Standard was white, which I didn't want. Other choices were red, black and grey. I thought this was more interesting than black or grey and less flash/more classy than red 🤣

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Compash · 29/03/2024 12:20

It is classy! So nice to have something a bit different - I recently switched to blue after years of grey.

I bet you end up grinning and waving at other MX5 drivers... 😄

MWNA · 29/03/2024 12:27

Bakerfoot · 29/03/2024 11:36

MX5 RF

Holy crap. That's beautiful.

Clariceamelia · 29/03/2024 12:28

Envy has descended !!

Enjoy every minute of your new toy!

HellonHeels · 29/03/2024 12:32

My dream car! How wonderful - congratulations 💙

Loopsielou · 29/03/2024 12:35

What a beauty! Cream leather interior?

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Bakerfoot · 29/03/2024 12:39

Loopsielou · 29/03/2024 12:35

What a beauty! Cream leather interior?

No it's black, which I'm not 100% sure of on a black car either.

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Bluebellsinthewind · 29/03/2024 12:41

I've never heard of a mx5 before. But oh what a bueuty. Enjoy op Grin

MrsBosomworth · 29/03/2024 12:43

As a 50 year old I most definitely approve to the point that I'm almost green with envy! Enjoy it and happy motoring!

DebbieElsden · 29/03/2024 12:43

It's beautiful, enjoy!

MatterNot · 29/03/2024 12:45

Such a cliché car

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Bakerfoot · 29/03/2024 12:48

MatterNot · 29/03/2024 12:45

Such a cliché car

Yay, first one, but yes, absolutely.

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MatterNot · 29/03/2024 12:50

Bakerfoot · 29/03/2024 12:48

Yay, first one, but yes, absolutely.

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I know… I’m such a cliche 🤣

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