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What’s everyone driving these days ??

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    #81
    5 series for motorway cruising / longer trips
    1 series for popping to the shops, ferrying kids etc

    Had both for more than 5 years and they've been rock solid since I got them and got rid of the money pit that was an XC90

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      #82
      Originally posted by SimonMac View Post
      Odds are if you’ve got a flashy car you’ve got it on credit, those with money don’t need to flaunt it
      The longer the Volvo has been in the family the wealthier the family.

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        #83
        Originally posted by Lockhouse
        23 years for our 1997 V40 and still going strong. We're the exception.
        Um, yeah. You kind of need a 240, 850 or V70 to carry it off properly.

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          #84
          Originally posted by clearedforlanding View Post
          Um, yeah. You kind of need a 240, 850 or V70 to carry it off properly.
          An old neighbour of mine is still running the same 740 estate he bought in 1987.
          Former IPSE member
          My Website

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            #85
            Originally posted by courtg9000 View Post
            An old neighbour of mine is still running the same 740 estate he bought in 1987.
            I deliberately didn't list the 740. Didn't last the old money look and ended up as the car boot sale workhorse for the masses after half a decade of landed ownership. The 2.4 Auto fuel economy was just too silly for the usual demographic.

            I would have loved to have owned one that long.

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              #86
              Originally posted by clearedforlanding View Post
              I deliberately didn't list the 740. Didn't last the old money look and ended up as the car boot sale workhorse for the masses after half a decade of landed ownership. The 2.4 Auto fuel economy was just too silly for the usual demographic.

              I would have loved to have owned one that long.
              The owner is a lovely old chap. Been at the house since the early 80's He has certainly taken care of the car over the years. I drove past there about 6 weeks ago. The car is still there. Looked in good condition, I know he is still alive from other people I know in the locality. I last spoke to him about 4 years ago. He must surely be in his mid 80's now. I think the car will leave the house when he leaves the house in a box.
              Former IPSE member
              My Website

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                #87
                Originally posted by clearedforlanding View Post
                Um, yeah. You kind of need a 240, 850 or V70 to carry it off properly.
                240 (245GLT), 760 (765GLE), never owned an 850 but many, many V70 before people knew what a V70 (Phase/Generation 1) T5 actually entailed. Then a V70R (but too skittish) so bought a V70 (Phase 2) T5, then into V70 D5s (Phase 2 and then Phase 3). Hated the V70 T6. Never owned a XC90 as the V8 was rare but have run S60 and S80.

                Left Volvo a decade ago for Mercedes - yes another ML owner (450 not 63) but use an E Class for work/contracting.

                As one MD said to me whilst we were discussing next car at dinner - "for *uck's sake do not turn up in a Maserarti or the FD may start to ask questions". Car park envy is very much still alive and well at many clients. A 3-5 year old E Class does not upset many people.

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                  #88
                  Originally posted by FMCG View Post
                  A 3-5 year old E Class does not upset many people.
                  So you say. I'm ******* triggered.

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                    #89
                    Originally posted by clearedforlanding View Post
                    So you say. I'm ******* triggered.
                    Particularly when it’s sitting in one of the overtaking lanes on a motorway.
                    …Maybe we ain’t that young anymore

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                      #90
                      57 plate Lexus RX

                      50k worth of kit for about 8 grand. As much as I miss my Cayman, a used Porsche still needs expensive new Porsche parts to look after it properly. Saves having a practical car as well.
                      The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't exist

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