Fluffy Myself and a few friends used to do market research groups for various supermarkets and items. We were all not supposed to know each other. Used to car share, then all walk in at different times and pretend to be complete strangers 
Used to pay £30, was worth it.
Love the picture Polka. Obviously on the other side of bi-polar given I am the supporter of it/partner, so we can help each other along. 
Now the only thing with the car in SWFL is the residual value of a car like that.
I had the same model for 4 years. Bought new for £34k after a years wait when they just came out. Sold, after 4 years, 2 dogs, above average mileage not in brilliant condition, for £32k. Never had a car hold it's value quite like that, or will again. A Kia most certainly wouldn't retain like that, my current one an X3 won't either.
DH always factors in potential residual value for calculations and the higher end cars will do better overall. He's a petrol head, I am less concerned but it floats his boat.
Seacow I drive a 4x4, always have, always will. Perfect for farms, dogs, ponies and UK family holidays. Nowt wrong with a 4x4 I say.
Had a wonderful run with my friend in the countryside today, where I somehow agreed to a 25 mile race in 2 weeks. Should be fun. Cheap day though at £7 to enter, I have the gear.
Spends.
£60 M&S
£25 cleaner
£160 carpets being cleaned, can't get over the difference that has made.