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    I've had quite a few nippy cars, all of them favourites at the time. Honda Z600, Suzuki SC100 GX, Honda Beat. OH has just bought a Suzuki Cappuccino, so I think that is going to be another favourite (if I ever get to drive it!) But my all time favourite has got to be my Mk3 MG Midget, owned for 22 years. Still have her, and she's a joy to drive! She has taken us on holiday to Ireland, done John O'Groats to Land's End, and several long haul holidays in the UK. I've pledged with the MGOC to keep her forever. Now that's got to be the highest accolade a car can get!
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    Ill let you know when i find it!!

    in the 3 years since passing my test ive had 6 cars!!!
    first - a Zafira 1.6 that a relative turned into a hood ornement on a lorry, second - another Zafy that left me due to ex's finances, third - (found as quick replacement) was a wee rover 1.2 that developed a limp and had to be put down, forth - Fiat Ulysee with rusty bottom, also put to sleep, fith - Mondeo with iffy breaks/suspension/abs, traded in for current car - Skoda felicia that sofar is proving the most reliable.

    of them all i cant say i have a favorite, i liked my Zafys, and would happily take one again, i prefer the bigger mpvs (with 5 kids to taxi about they are more practical anyway) the mondeo was nice to drive, for all its issues it had a sound economic engine. getting used to the the wee skoda was hard ( i miss my power steering!!) but its certainly proving itself for now.


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    We've had a number of Skodas over the years, and all have proved to be very reliable, and economic on fuel.
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    My own favorite is the Sabura, but recently have gone over to the Jeep Cherokee, by far the best by anyone's standard, in saying that you cannot beat a good landrover.

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    Any of the 3 litre capri's or the 2.8's i had ,great fun and happy days also a few morris minor vans and pick-ups .

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    Good one......must be the white Escort Harrier I had back in the late 80's real head turner back in the day, easy to work on (simple mechanics). Unfortunately it was stolen back in 1990 and never seen again, can still remember the day she went like my heart had been tore out.

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    Mk 1 RS 2000 - light blue with dark blue decals. Oh I loved that car and now, of course, wish I still had it!

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    It has to be my Octavia 1.9TD the other day the trip computer had the fuel consumption down to 80mpg, have had it six years and it has only been to garage for servicing and MOT, I almost wish it would give trouble so I can change it for a newer model, but that might be the worst move I could make.

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    my partner and i have had quite alot of cars....

    toyota celica
    subaru impreza
    jaguar x type
    bmw 325
    bmw X3
    Porshce cayenne
    ford focus
    ford fiesta
    mitsubishi evo 8 FQ 300
    audi rs4
    audi Q7
    and now a mercedes C63 AMG

    (those are just the ones of the top of my head! partner is a car fanatic and averages a car a year sometimes more if he doesnt like it )

    now my favourite out the lot without doubt was the rs4. i adored it, from looks, sound, handling and general comfort to drive!
    was also an excellent family car with plenty space and a big boot, but still having the power to enjoy too.

    my oh however swears his new mercedes C63 AMG is the best thing since sliced bread lol
    i find it a bit hard on the suspension and too easy to put your foot down in!!
    Last edited by annemarie482; 18-Dec-11 at 20:20.
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    Quote Originally Posted by annemarie482 View Post
    my partner and i have had quite alot of cars....

    toyota celica
    subaru impreza
    jaguar x type
    bmw 325
    bmw X3
    Porshce cayenne
    ford focus
    ford fiesta
    mitsubishi evo 8 FQ 300
    audi rs4
    audi Q7
    and now a mercedes C63 AMG

    (those are just the ones of the top of my head! partner is a car fanatic and averages a car a year sometimes more if he doesnt like it )

    now my favourite out the lot without doubt was the rs4. i adored it, from looks, sound, handling and general comfort to drive!
    was also an excellent family car with plenty space and a big boot, but still having the power to enjoy too.

    my oh however swears his new mercedes C63 AMG is the best thing since sliced bread lol
    i find it a bit hard on the suspension and too easy to put your foot down in!!
    I'd go with any of those apart from the Cayenne. You'd have to be some kind of sociopath knowing everybody hates 4x4 drivers and everybody hates Porsche drivers.

    ADVERT. When you have more money than sense.......and a Range Rover is just too cheap.
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    just came across this thread again and LOL ducati!

    my new favourite car, is my new car a ford focus rs so much fun to drive, so easy to drive!
    handles/grips the corners beautifully, comfortable to drive, plenty oomph for overtaking and suprisingly easy on the fuel! love it.
    Last edited by annemarie482; 24-Aug-12 at 19:32.
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