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What to do with the car in summer #723669
08/12/2008 22:09
08/12/2008 22:09
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I'm needing a change this summer and thinking of getting a RWD convertable like an M3, just for a change for a while...

Have spent a lot of time and money on my car, and know selling it now would be daft. But by the same token I won't have room to store two cars. What are my best options? Is it best paying a firm for profesional storage for a year? Any recomendations?

Re: What to do with the car in summer [Re: paddy] #723687
08/12/2008 22:27
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m3 is a great car but do you realy want everyone calling you a c**k everytime you drive past wink lol you cant sell your coop paddy! you'll regret it! just buy a bigger house laugh

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Re: What to do with the car in summer [Re: TurboNick] #723743
08/12/2008 23:46
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I know I wouldn't keep the other car, just looking for a temporary change - have had the for more than 5 years now!

Re: What to do with the car in summer [Re: paddy] #723768
09/12/2008 00:13
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What about a late X/19, and yes I know we are looking at a 20 year old vehicle. I have seen them advertised in "Auto Italia".

Although the design is now 38 years old, they still attract bit of attention. They are fun to drive but were susceptible to the dreaded "tin worm".

Could be a cheap alternative.


Re: What to do with the car in summer [Re: Possum] #723803
09/12/2008 01:29
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Or a MK1 MR2..
Great fun, if a little niche styling-wise.

Also a rust-bucket if you don't buy wisely though.
Mind you, that still doesn't solve the Coupe problem.

Can't you give it to a relative to run for the year? I know I'd bite my cousin's hand off if he let me run his Lotus for the year, perhaps someone would feel similarly about your Coop..!

Re: What to do with the car in summer [Re: ] #725206
10/12/2008 20:10
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Good call - perhaps a relative is an option...

Re: What to do with the car in summer [Re: paddy] #725259
10/12/2008 21:11
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Originally Posted by paddy
Good call - perhaps a relative is an option...

Or a forum member rolleyes
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