I want a nice car to "get it out of the system". What's the best way to acquire one?

Ditzy_Mitzy

DullGreyGuy said:

Ditzy_Mitzy said:

However, there is a far more important thing to think about: cars that actually benefit the driver.  Were I in your position, I'd be looking for a sports car or hot hatchback.  Think about what will impress you, rather than the neighbours. 

Though sometimes they end up being the same thing... I went from a 4 seater cab with 2l and 154 horses to a 2 seater cab/roaster with 4.7l and 429 horses for me (and the mrs arguably). Only comment from the neighbour was getting into their space was harder as it was a much bigger car but lots of random people in car parks commented on it. 

Did have one or two pluses though... the hotel near us that we'd go to for Sunday lunch occasionally had valet parking but was always a wait for the keys/car to come back. With the new car they said to leave it parked out front and so we kept the keys for a quicker exit. 

I've got a 4.7 litre roaster myself.  Cooks a great chicken!  

Does sound nice, in all seriousness.  One never can tell with neighbours, though, they always seem to have odd ideas about one's behaviour and possessions.

onomatopoeia99

I bought a "nice car" to get it out of my system in 2004 (second hand Porsche).  I still own it, though since just before the pandemic it is no longer my daily driver.  In terms of total cost of ownership over time, it's the cheapest daily driver I've ever owned.

I get more car park comments about the Hillman Imp though, when it's working and I can use it.  It's probably worth more these days as well.

eskbanker

Ditzy_Mitzy said:

The BMWs were good for posing: everyone who travelled in them commented positively and passers-by would sometimes glance admiringly at the Teutonic solidity the cars were projecting.

Is a mind-reading kit one of the many optional extras?

Iceweasel

Lavendyr said:

Totally depends. I drove a hire car in Italy last year which I loved so much I wanted to have one. I also needed to fund vet fees for my cat (well over and above the £7k a year insurance - he was v poorly) so I sold my car and opted for a personal lease. 

Hopefully your cat has recovered.