R Lee
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Registered: 15th Aug 03
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Totally the case for me 
Cars, have transitioned into transportation. They used to be my money pit, with every penny earned, thrown into modifying performance, chasing horse power figures, and also into general running costs.
Tyres would be changed excessively, exhaust tips would be polished, washing twice a week etc. 15mpg, whatever, who cares.
Nowadays, any of my cars would be lucky to get an oil check  A to B comfortably without any hassle. Easier parking, yes please. How often do I have to fill up?
I guess the General CS community would be in the same boat as we're all about the same age?
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Not at all.
I still chuck money at cars, just a bit more grown up so don't hurl money at it like I used to and have to ask myself if I "Need" things as opposed to buy now think later....
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Ian W
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Registered: 8th Nov 03
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Originally posted by Jambo
Not at all.
I still chuck money at cars, just a bit more grown up so don't hurl money at it like I used to and have to ask myself if I "Need" things as opposed to buy now think later....
Same here.
Still have an interest in cars but they are not the priority in my life that they once where and I can't justify to myself spending the money on them that I used to.
At one point I would scrimp and save and get loans for new cars, not anymore
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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Im the same, since becoming a father, more forced than anything as i needed a reliable, big car & the money for other things, still love cars and anything car related but i just drive a boggo standard 62plate astra now lol
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Tiger
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Registered: 12th Jun 01
Location: Leicestershire Drives:Astra VXR
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I like fast cars still but prefer to keep them really clean but standard and enjoy them as they were intended from the factory. I love my Clio 182 after 3 months but will never modify it past the milltek exhaust which was newly fitted when I bought it.
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R Lee
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Registered: 15th Aug 03
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I've realised, the last 5 cars of mine, have been automatic
I guess I don't like using clutch anymore.
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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I hate the fact that I'm driving a standard car with no real scope for modding.
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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Essex Drives: GLC63S
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I love my cars still but less interesting in moding them.
If i mod them i think nothing of what other people like or what the cool product is.
Biggest change is that i no longer have to buy the best or fastest mod . I just have to buy something that matchs my driving ability and what i will use the car for.
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Generation
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Registered: 7th Jul 09
Location: Essex
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Completely bored of mine:
Hasn't even been washed for about 2 months, couldn't care less about it. Weird how things change. They bore me a bit generally tbh. Rather just an easy life of parking where and when I want. Reliability, and more money.
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
Location: Berkshire
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The reality is most people use their car to drive to and from work so spending lots of money on it just seems barmy as it just means you have to spend more time at work to have it 
Its far more satisfying to have something 'special' you can enjoy when you're not working 
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Ellis
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Registered: 11th Sep 07
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Lucky enough to work within walking distance of my office so can justify having something I wouldn't otherwise have.
Modifying only for performance gain these days. Wouldn't do anything purely for aesthetic reasons.
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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Essex Drives: GLC63S
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yes i dont enjoy my daily drive anymore.
i enjoy the kit car at weekends and thats what keeps it special.
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
Location: Berkshire
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Originally posted by Ellis
Modifying only for performance gain these days. Wouldn't do anything purely for aesthetic reasons.
I don't get this either, The roads are so shit and there are speed cameras everywhere it seems pointless making a car fast
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anthcorsa
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Registered: 18th May 07
Location: Middlesbrough
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I'm still mad about cars to be honest but I think it's because most of my mates are still into the whole modified scene. I enjoy my daily (A3), it's sensible and doesn't look over the top in regards to mods. My passion is still there though, love nothing more than fitting new bits to either of the cars. That'll all change when the little one comes along no doubt.
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
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Originally posted by Ellis
Modifying only for performance gain these days. Wouldn't do anything purely for aesthetic reasons.
I don't get this either, The roads are so shit and there are speed cameras everywhere it seems pointless making a car fast
there's hotels everywhere but people still buy vans to sleep in...
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taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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I enjoy them still, makes a good bit of fun having a fuck on with pals...
Rather a nice car day to day though, not fussed on shows now
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
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Originally posted by Robin
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
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Originally posted by Ellis
Modifying only for performance gain these days. Wouldn't do anything purely for aesthetic reasons.
I don't get this either, The roads are so shit and there are speed cameras everywhere it seems pointless making a car fast
there's hotels everywhere but people still buy vans to sleep in...
What's that got to do with the price of fish? Using your logic you should be taking the bus, getting at taxi/uber...
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Mike
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Registered: 20th May 06
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I still like cars and can appreciate nicely modified cars but I no longer have the inclination to do it myself. These days I'm much more about cruise control, climate control, an automatic gearbox and loads of space. It's handy that my brother's got a 4 series that I can borrow when I fancy driving something that handles for a change.
When people are on about saving money though, my Navara will cost me more than either of my Corsas ever did so I'm definitely paying for my comfort.
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
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Originally posted by Robin
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
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Originally posted by Ellis
Modifying only for performance gain these days. Wouldn't do anything purely for aesthetic reasons.
I don't get this either, The roads are so shit and there are speed cameras everywhere it seems pointless making a car fast
there's hotels everywhere but people still buy vans to sleep in...
What's that got to do with the price of fish? Using your logic you should be taking the bus, getting at taxi/uber...
just saying, there will be someone who says 'I don't see the point in that' about literally everything.
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Lee_fr200
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Registered: 8th May 11
Location: West Yorkshire
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I love cars but go no interest in modifying them now would rather spend money on my 2 kids the wife or the house plus warranty hassles that I don't want or need so I'm happy with my mk7 golf gti pp
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3CorsaMeal
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I am hoping my plan will be complete soon and corrado will only ever need small jobs or little tweaks here and there, rather than a shit load of work and dealing with rusty bolts and dirty parts.
Got no enthusiasm for the audi, not in the same way as corrado, i look after it but don't really feel i want to spend any extra money on it for the sake if it.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Not at all.
I still chuck money at cars, just a bit more grown up so don't hurl money at it like I used to and have to ask myself if I "Need" things as opposed to buy now think later....
Same as Jambo.
Still absolutely love everything car related, but need to be a bit wiser with money these days.
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kz
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Registered: 9th Aug 02
Location: Southend, Essex Drives: Mini Cooper S
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Just turned 32 and actually I'd say I'm more into cars than ever tbh. Used to just do a few bits to cars during my 20s but now I can hardly leave any aspect not upgraded/modified! Also take far better care of them.
Actually surprised myself a little because I also bought my first property this year, and thought that'd take much more of my interest and money, but it really hasn't, I'm still more interested in doing up the car than the flat 
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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I wouldn't say I have lost interest in cars. But I'd say cars these days are bland and uninspirational and generic. Nothing new and realistically ownable appeals to me at all
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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Originally posted by Steve
I wouldn't say I have lost interest in cars. But I'd say cars these days are bland and uninspirational and generic. Nothing new and realistically ownable appeals to me at all
All the kids just want a new car on lease. No mods, just a banging sound system that rattles the doors to fuckery.
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