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Post by EspadaIII on Feb 26, 2024 14:58:11 GMT
No idea. Espadrille and I have agreed on a budget of £10,000 plus his car. He is now working and since he is living at home, saving well as we don't take housekeeping from him; but we are protective of him given his mental health history and he is not sure than the path he is on (Civil and Structural Engineering) is right for him long term. He is more creative (music and cooking) and so if he decides to change tack, we want him not to be limited by lack of money or reliable transport.
Previously I said I was looking at the Seat Arona or Skoda equivalent and I am still considering those but I am happy to give him a budget to let him choose, with the proviso that the car needs to meet likely medium term future requirements and reliability.
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Post by WDB on Feb 26, 2024 16:46:01 GMT
New Renault 5 looks fabulous. Renault…electrics…what could possibly…
…I don’t care. I’ll have a yellow one, please. With a baguette basket.
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Post by EspadaIII on Feb 26, 2024 17:03:44 GMT
Given the baguettes my son ate in Paris a few weeks ago, he may well agree with you.
We saw one at Retromobile and it looked fantastic.
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Post by Humph on Feb 26, 2024 17:32:06 GMT
Yes, I might quite like that new R5. Not that I’m shopping for one of those new fangled electric things of course, but it is a bit nice. I suppose. 🤔
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Post by Alanović on Feb 27, 2024 9:09:14 GMT
New Renault 5 looks fabulous. Renault…electrics…what could possibly… …I don’t care. I’ll have a yellow one, please. With a baguette basket. Green for me, please.
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Post by EspadaIII on Feb 27, 2024 10:10:02 GMT
Espadrille had a moment of common sense this morning....
As she uses the bus to go to the bridge club and to the Magistrates Court, she doesn't do much driving these days. She had the idea of giving her Clubman to our Captur driving son (assuming he wants to drive it and subject to insurance costs). Clubman has done about 34,000 miles compared to the 62,000 of the Captur. She is happy to drive the Captur or the Punto for the local journeys she does. Gets our son into a better car for his regular commute and longer leisure trips and we are both happy to use my car more of the time or even use the Captur for some easier trips to the Lakes. Saves spending £10,000 on another depreciating asset and that can be used to fund the probably slightly increased insurance costs.
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Post by Alanović on Feb 27, 2024 10:15:03 GMT
Crikey. Hope you recorded that.
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Post by EspadaIII on Feb 27, 2024 10:30:32 GMT
The dog heard it. He will confirm.
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Post by Humph on Feb 27, 2024 10:32:03 GMT
Get it in writing. 😂
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