Show Us Your Motors!

ScarySquirrel · 17 Dec 2019 at 13:03

After 2 years of driving this hand me down car I finally have a new one!

Old car:

New car, not that exciting but I absolutely love it. I wasn't sure about a white car but I feel like it suits it quite nicely. It's a 2015 Focus Zetec S, I wanted a diesel for the economy it offers.

It's so nice having a car with a DAB radio

Cleisthenes · 17 Dec 2019 at 13:09

Looks smart, congrats.

Always nice to see a white car with silver alloys!

e: And you live in TW! I thought I recognised that car park

ScarySquirrel · 17 Dec 2019 at 13:15

Well spotted! The interior pic is from the back car park of Dunorlan Park

Honestly I'm so happy with it, feels so nice to drive, obviously anything would be an improvement on the Peugeot, but still.

AiiR · 17 Dec 2019 at 13:20

2 years driving a 207, how did you last that long?

New one looks tidy!

ScarySquirrel · 17 Dec 2019 at 14:04

AiiR said:
2 years driving a 207, how did you last that long?

New one looks tidy!

It was a financial necessity unfortunately.

AiiR · 17 Dec 2019 at 14:24

ScarySquirrel said:
It was a financial necessity unfortunately.

To be fair it does make you appreciate a good car when you get one though.

ScarySquirrel · 17 Dec 2019 at 15:54

AiiR said:
To be fair it does make you appreciate a good car when you get one though.

Oh definitely, it's a massive upgrade for me and isn't an embarrassment to drive which is a bonus

McDaniel · 18 Dec 2019 at 00:40

Cleisthenes said:
That does look very smart.

Not sure it makes sense to save money though! I spend about 160 a month on a similar commute in my MX5 so £240 for a mustang doesn't seem all that bad. Surely the A35 won't be that much better will it? Maybe 10mpg more?

I'm getting about 15 at the moment and the car costs less a month so I'm about 200 a month better off which when I live alone and have a mortgage can be quite a nice buffer. Also it was about having a more comfortable journey and more tech / practicality, I'm not a big drinker so often the taxi after a night out, no so fun in a stang.

the clutch on the mustang was heavy and when you're in constant traffic and getting old it used to give my dodgy knee some jip haha.

Cleisthenes · 18 Dec 2019 at 08:56

McDaniel said:
the clutch on the mustang was heavy and when you're in constant traffic and getting old it used to give my dodgy knee some jip haha.

Old git

Get yoiur points though, enjoy the car

stument · 19 Dec 2019 at 15:57

Recently picked this up - BMW M140i Shadow Edition

I can honestly say it is an absolute pleasure to drive

Conscript · 19 Dec 2019 at 16:15

Great pics. Going by the second picture, it will be pretty capable off-road.

neocon · 20 Dec 2019 at 13:29

Acme said:
Took a quick acceleration video of the Celsior the night before I got rid of it. Really does move pretty well for a 1.8 tonne slushbox auto 90's barge. Foot wasn't flat til I was under-way as it was damp out.

Did you import it?
How much was the road tax, as I know they are 4.3L?

Akagi · 20 Dec 2019 at 18:49

neocon said:
Did you import it?
How much was the road tax, as I know they are 4.3L?

I didn't import it no.

Its a 4.0 1UZ-FE VVTi.

VED was £265 because it falls under the pre 2001 rules which is a flat rate for all vehicles over 1600CC.

LiE · 21 Dec 2019 at 09:49

Still loving my Audi A4 B9 2.0 TFSI 252. The back looks so right, I think they made it worse with the facelift with the fake exhaust surround things.

Image from when the weather wasn't so shocking.

Recently added the TFSI badge back, it was specced with model delete by Audi for their press car weirdly.

[TW]Fox · 21 Dec 2019 at 10:09

LiE said:
, I think they made it worse with the facelift with the fake exhaust surround things.

It's such a shame everyone is doing this now. I followed an 840 last night, looks great but from the position of following behind you can clearly see two small pathetic look exhausts inside the fake huge plastic surround.

All the more odd as the 5 series has the same style exhaust but it's genuine.

chroniclard · 21 Dec 2019 at 10:19

McDaniel said:
After 2 and a bit years I got rid of the Stang, couldnt keep up with its thirst! £65 a week to do a 40mile round trip 5x a week for work was a bit much.

Wanted something with a lot more comfort and tech, but with some zip to it! Ended up deciding on Merc A35 but wanted saloon over the Hatch. Premium Plus Model, Adv Nav, Night/AMG Kit, Smartphone Package and Designo Matte Grey paint

Ooo didnt know they made a saloon version. Mercedes finally made a decent looking car, nice!

McDaniel · 21 Dec 2019 at 10:43

chroniclard said:
Ooo didnt know they made a saloon version. Mercedes finally made a decent looking car, nice!

Yea, new this year I believe. Not seen any in the wild outside of my own yet

cuke2u · 21 Dec 2019 at 11:28

LiE said:
Still loving my Audi A4 B9 2.0 TFSI 252. The back looks so right, I think they made it worse with the facelift with the fake exhaust surround things.

Image from when the weather wasn't so shocking.

Recently added the TFSI badge back, it was specced with model delete by Audi for their press car weirdly.

The facelift version of your car still has proper twin exhaust outlets though, unlike the S4 diesel version.,,

LiE · 21 Dec 2019 at 12:49

cuke2u said:
The facelift version of your car still has proper twin exhaust outlets though, unlike the S4 diesel version.,,

Does it? The configurator shows the new surrounds.

[TW]Fox · 21 Dec 2019 at 12:52

Looks so much nicer before