kz
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Registered: 9th Aug 02
Location: Southend, Essex Drives: Mini Cooper S
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Well as time has gone on, I've got more and more fed up with cars in general. Nothing's actually gone wrong with my car, just lost interest... I hardly drive anymore as me and the girlfriend split up, and it's only 3 miles to work so I've started cycling!
Worked out driving has cost me me just under £23k since I started, and for what! lol... I know I'd much rather just have the money now 
So my insurance renewal is due come september, and I'm going to sell it and own no car  the only thing I might do is sell my mum's old Corsa too and get something in between the two that we can both get insured on, halves on TAX, MOT etc 
Would love a project car one day, something I would actually have an interest in.
Will I regret this!? 
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3lfz
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Registered: 16th Nov 08
Location: Torquay
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Keep the corsa as a project car!
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philip2
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Registered: 1st Oct 06
Location: n.wales/chester
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how old are you? way your going on your about 50 haha (no offence btw)
but i can see your point if dont use it or anything anymore, why have money sitting there.
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Squips
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Registered: 27th Apr 09
Location: Canning Town
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How can you live in Southend and not own a car, its what its all about there...............
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andyc1234
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Registered: 7th Nov 06
Location: Lancashire
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mines been on the go for over a year now. lost all interest in it but put way too much money into it to just let it go need to get my arse in gear. off on holiday first though 
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daymoon
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Registered: 1st Aug 08
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
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i was just about to give up on cars few weeks ago.
even said that if another engine goesbang in my next ( now current) car that i will buy a moped! lol
but i cant imagine my life without a car..
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kz
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Registered: 9th Aug 02
Location: Southend, Essex Drives: Mini Cooper S
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quote:
Originally posted by 3lfz
Keep the corsa as a project car!
Nah, it used to be mine! The reason why I joined here... 1.0 12v 5dr  not the basis to a project car imo lol.
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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I've got the Corsa but don't use it. Since I got a mk5 Golf i've been used to new cars.
I love driving it when I can. Have only done about 1500 miles in it this year though.
Sadly it's not my priority any more
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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fazza
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Registered: 7th Feb 08
Location: Plymouth
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ive just finished my corsa let, decided it wasnt up to the standard that i wanted as i rushed to get it ready for castle combe
So its now in pieces
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
Location: Berkshire
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Cars are a money pit but I LOVE them.. I've currently got 3 cars and a motorbike plus I've got a fully fitted workshop I rent to work on them all.. Theres always enough money for cars!
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fazza
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Registered: 7th Feb 08
Location: Plymouth
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
Theres always enough money for cars!
indeed, wish the gf would realise this though
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3lfz
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Registered: 16th Nov 08
Location: Torquay
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quote:
Originally posted by fazza
quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
Theres always enough money for cars!
indeed, wish the gf would realise this though
They just don't understand do they!
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Bonney
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Registered: 14th Nov 04
Location: St Helens
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Yes, it gets to a stage where there is nothing you see for it that you like the look of, so it all goes down the pan
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rustyarchs
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Registered: 29th Aug 04
Location: scotland
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not gave up on them but i have grew out of them, used to buy a car thinkng about what i would change on it but the last 2 iv not botherd with at all
lil runabout and a bike is where its at
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Matt L
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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pretty much gave up on mine the day i bought it plus the parents and gf dont like me spending/throwing money at cars and i think thats bin drilled into my head so much that i agree with it now .
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Bonney
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Registered: 14th Nov 04
Location: St Helens
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quote:
Originally posted by rustyarchs
lil runabout and a bike is where its at
No piont in having a nice cam imo, People only start to vandalise them in some form. Bikes the better bet because it can be easily hidden away somewere safe!
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jibjob
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Registered: 6th Apr 08
Location: Elworth, Cheshire
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
Theres always enough money for cars!
i'll take a job wherever you are mate 
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oli_the_thread
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Registered: 26th May 09
Location: Leighton Buzzard
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lots of talk about gf's not liking money spent...
single FTW!
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
Location: South Wales drives: Vxr
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yeah my parents always tell me to stop spending money on my car just get a load of stuff turning up in the post then
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Andrew
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Registered: 5th May 04
Location: Skoda Octavia Estate, Ford Puma
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I've just got a daily runner now that i'll keep clean and tidy.
Probs keep this blue pug for a couple of years or until i get a company van.
Once in my new place and money is setled i'll get myself an old mini as a project.
Just found that blowing money on cars is not for me, i'd rather have cash to go out with.
[Edited on 30-05-2009 by Andrew]
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K17VGY
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Registered: 26th Aug 08
Location: Bradford West Yorkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by gez c16b
yeah my parents always tell me to stop spending money on my car just get a load of stuff turning up in the post then
not just me then lol an my gf aint to bad she seems to understand its a hobby and all good hobbies cost money she evan helps out now and again.
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saj_123
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Registered: 6th Jan 09
Location: Berkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by K17VGY
quote:
Originally posted by gez c16b
yeah my parents always tell me to stop spending money on my car just get a load of stuff turning up in the post then
My mum doesnt understand, your spending more than its worth is the usual quote a get when something turns up. I will have to give my car up soon when i go to University, will have to invest in a bike.
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ChrisBoom
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Registered: 6th Dec 06
Location: Highland
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Cars are awesome, more in your ownership the better
Most ive had at 1 point was 5;
Corsa
XSI
Renault 19
Seat Ibiza
Polo
Only got the XSI now, but picking up and VTS tomorrow.
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john_c20xe
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Registered: 10th Feb 08
Location: Eastbourne, EastSussex
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quote:
Originally posted by gez c16b
yeah my parents always tell me to stop spending money on my car just get a load of stuff turning up in the post then
get stuff delivered to work!!
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CammyMick
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Registered: 22nd Dec 08
Location: Scotland, Aberdeen
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Take up bikes....
I got my full bike license the week i turned 17 (4 days after it)
Was the best thing i ever did... one year later after driving it in the snow going sideways for 2 weeks, i thought fuck it - so bought a car and did my license... sold the bike when it had problems and my mate bought it (knowing the problems)
Best thing i did because biker runs = 50+bikes on a nice day all going out to somewhere far away, normally speeding... lol always events to do i.e glasgow egg run is a good example (youtube it - its for charity at easter)
Nothing beats a bike, im still kicking myself for selling my bike but im going to be holding out till the reccesion is over (they think its the start of 2010 that it will end) before i get a new bike... (they say deals will go on then lol)
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