Resisting the temptation

[Smokinrubber]

Ben, what track car are you planning on?

Mk2 Clio 172, but I am tempted for something RWD ?

Old skool beemer 3 series lol or or or mk2 escort or or a CAPRI

[tallandy]

200sx!

[Sam_K]

How about this BenG?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1474609.htm

Me like!

[wlshyd182]

I too get this same feeling every now and then. I think what does it for me is seeing all these people commuting daily in their Focus and Golfs, comfy (er) suspension and soundproofed doors etc, especially with the current state the roads are in cheshire and the rest of the country for that matter. Clearly, this all fades once on a nice B-road. I have a couple of other mates running CTRs, Astri GSi turbs and a 172 Cup, and none of them hold a candle to the T on the back lanes (save the Cup).

Problem for me at the moment is cost. I am trying to save for a house deposit with my lovely lady and although 007 doesnt cost loads to run, bits and bobs cost money. For instance, this year 007 will need the cam/aux belts doing at some point (though i am some way off 72k ATM), tyres are always a pain at £100/corner, front discs £70, rear discs £130... all mounts up!

I would condiser selling 007 for a decent price (with T700 PHY reg plate) and maybe pocket a couple of k and get a runabout for anything below £4,500.

Breaking the bond isnt going to be easy, mind

[marrow]

All cars cost money to run even those costing < £4500. At least you have a good idea of what the T is going to cost you in the future.

[Not a Diesel]

I have missed all the cars I have owned for different reasons.

But I am glad I have owned them all. If you change try to get something really different - Scooby, M3, M5, 2 Seater.

Dont just get another hot hatch or else comparisons wont be favourable. You can always come back to another RenaultSport in future. I'm sure the will still be making them my cycle has been.

Something Crazy (cost me to much & is impracticle)
Something French ( Practical & Fun but Rattly)
Something BMW (Well built but a little boring)

Then repeat.