We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.
Comments
-
Morning @beanielou I've never had a Toyota (just went through the list of cars I've had in my memory 🤣 ) so can't comment on that. I didn't realise you leased your car. Do you not get a free mobility one? If you don't and you have a small amount of cash would you think about buying one?
We've just bought our daughter a really sweet fiat 500 which is great to drive (and our car is a much nicer sports line but I enjoy driving hers!) I'd buy one for myself next time if all I was doing was local journeys. We got hers discounted because it was a cat s so much cheaper than usual prices. I can send you more details in pm if you want but understand if you'd rather stick with a lease. My friend swears by leased cars but I'd rather own mine. 💖Emergency Fund goal - £717.77/1500
Weight loss goal 1 - 0/7 lb
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £10/£4500
New Diary- https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6647063/investing-in-us-holidays-health-and-the-road-to-150k#latest2 -
Thanks. It’s a hybrid automatic I’m considering.maggiem said:Happy New Year Beanie (sorry it’s a bit late). Hoping that karma will come into play for you this year as you do so much to help others on here and in rl seems fair to be returned to you! I have a Toyota hybrid but it does need driving regularly as when we were away for 4 weeks it wouldn’t start when we got back.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.1 -
Motability cars are all leased and are not free. You give up all of your mobility part of your allowance and that’s currently in the region of £320 every 4 weeks. Not sure what a cat s is. 🤗debtfreewannabe321 said:Morning @beanielou I've never had a Toyota (just went through the list of cars I've had in my memory 🤣 ) so can't comment on that. I didn't realise you leased your car. Do you not get a free mobility one? If you don't and you have a small amount of cash would you think about buying one?
We've just bought our daughter a really sweet fiat 500 which is great to drive (and our car is a much nicer sports line but I enjoy driving hers!) I'd buy one for myself next time if all I was doing was local journeys. We got hers discounted because it was a cat s so much cheaper than usual prices. I can send you more details in pm if you want but understand if you'd rather stick with a lease. My friend swears by leased cars but I'd rather own mine. 💖I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.1 -
Ah I didn't realise how it worked sorry, that's quite a lot to give up isn't it. Cat s means DD car was in an accident. The pictures I was shown shows damage from it hitting something on the side and was an economical write off. It was fixed and done up before we bought it. 💖Emergency Fund goal - £717.77/1500
Weight loss goal 1 - 0/7 lb
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £10/£4500
New Diary- https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6647063/investing-in-us-holidays-health-and-the-road-to-150k#latest3
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 353K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.8K Spending & Discounts
- 246.1K Work, Benefits & Business
- 602.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.8K Life & Family
- 260K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards