July92RS
Core Member
Been debating on a new run around,,,,,
Mercedes-Benz E Class 5.4 E55 AMG 4d
Mercedes-Benz C Class 3.2 C32 AMG 4d
Mercedes-Benz E Class 5.4 E55 AMG 4d
Mercedes-Benz C Class 3.2 C32 AMG 4d
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Renegades working with Beaulieu to put on this show on 16th June 2024. Renegades meeting at Rownhams Services to leave at 8.00am to convoy down to Beaulieu.
https://www.solent-renegades.co.uk/threads/beaulieu-custom-and-american-show-16th-june-2024.55909/
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30 year corrosion guarantee on the 3.2 sounds great. I'd say 3.2 auto, as then it won't take the fun away from driving the Camaro. 
AmericanThunder
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Parts costs on anything German are horrendous. My personal take is to have something really cheap to maintain and run as the daily which gives more cash for the fun car!!
Probably not for everyone, but works for me. And I really don't mind driving something Korean knowing that the cost of ownership over a period of say 7 years is far less than anything German/French/Swedish etc
Probably not for everyone, but works for me. And I really don't mind driving something Korean knowing that the cost of ownership over a period of say 7 years is far less than anything German/French/Swedish etc
I went for a little Kia as a run about. Comfy on long trips, great on fuel. Something like 65HP in something that dosn't weigh much. It's a little nippy thing. 7years warranty. I just wanted something that would be hassle free foe a number of years. The old fiesta run about did well, but always something would go wrong, I get fed up and brought the Kia new.
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
And our current daily is a Chevrolet Lacetti (basically a rebadged Daewoo).
Bought as an ex-demonstrator with 65 miles on the clock. Converted to LPG at 20000miles. Last saw a dealer for servicing at 40000miles (last free service).
Parts have been cheap, not thats its needed much. Ignoring service items, like brake pads/disks, tyres, spark plugs, filters and regular cam belt changes - it has probably cost no more than £500 over 8 years on other items.
It currently has a little under 188000 miles on it. Fuel consumption on LPG has averaged around 33mpg (80% efficiency) with 37mpg on petrol when used (infrequently).
Its been my daily driver the whole time, hauled us and the camping kit on holidays, done the runs to the local tip, bought home the white goods when needed, and hauled the parents around the country too
Really can't fault it for inexpensive motoring, and its meant I have had more cash to spend on the fun car and more time too.
It will be replaced very soon, and I'm looking at a Kia too, but it doesn't owe me a penny!
Bought as an ex-demonstrator with 65 miles on the clock. Converted to LPG at 20000miles. Last saw a dealer for servicing at 40000miles (last free service).
Parts have been cheap, not thats its needed much. Ignoring service items, like brake pads/disks, tyres, spark plugs, filters and regular cam belt changes - it has probably cost no more than £500 over 8 years on other items.
It currently has a little under 188000 miles on it. Fuel consumption on LPG has averaged around 33mpg (80% efficiency) with 37mpg on petrol when used (infrequently).
Its been my daily driver the whole time, hauled us and the camping kit on holidays, done the runs to the local tip, bought home the white goods when needed, and hauled the parents around the country too
Really can't fault it for inexpensive motoring, and its meant I have had more cash to spend on the fun car and more time too.
It will be replaced very soon, and I'm looking at a Kia too, but it doesn't owe me a penny!
July92RS
Core Member
Both very good answer's there and i agree totally with both statements.
My problem is the most normal cars i have had are the last two,,Both Volvo Diesels (ok i worked on them for close to 14 years so a no brainer really)
Previous cars have been the Volvo T5 s 2.8 capri/granada,, pinto powered escort van,even a MK2 mustang V6 and for 3 years i ran my 400 Trans am.
Parts cost is no issue as in the trade but i must admit a supercharged car will cost to run daily but miss the thrill of speed
My problem is the most normal cars i have had are the last two,,Both Volvo Diesels (ok i worked on them for close to 14 years so a no brainer really)
Previous cars have been the Volvo T5 s 2.8 capri/granada,, pinto powered escort van,even a MK2 mustang V6 and for 3 years i ran my 400 Trans am.
Parts cost is no issue as in the trade but i must admit a supercharged car will cost to run daily but miss the thrill of speed
I get the thrill of speed in the Kia as when it reaches 70mph it feels like it will blow away especially with a cross wind. Certainly a cheap thrill as you don't know if it's going to stay in contact with the ground.
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
The approach I will take with the Kia is this: buy as new as I can with as low mileage as I can. Service History is less important. Reliability is a known quantity on these sort of cars with plenty of "what car" type reviews to back it up plus Kia's 7 year 100000mile warranty.
Hopefully at least the first few years will be trouble free....... the best I can ask for given that whilst I do fix/modify cars I only enjoy if on something special. Working on the mundane leaves me cold.
Hopefully at least the first few years will be trouble free....... the best I can ask for given that whilst I do fix/modify cars I only enjoy if on something special. Working on the mundane leaves me cold.
Chriswrx123
Premier Users
If you were in the market for a 4 door king can truck with loads of room for people and kit (camping quote) I can highly recommend the isuzu d-max come with 7 year body and 125000 no quibble warren try and get 39.9 mpg and is free to drive in London. Had mine for almost two years now and have had no problems at all.
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
MPG is too low. 33mpg on LPG is equivalent in cost to a petrol or diesel car giving me 60mpg. Thats what I need in a daily and although manufacturers claims are usually off by a margin I can still expect close to that.
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