eldavo69 Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 MrsEldavo's Nissan Leaf Lease ends soon so we've been sniffing out some potential replacements. Criteria was practical, economical hatchback and we'd settled on a Mercdes A-Class 180d AMG-Line with Premium Plus Pack for about £325 a month on a 3+35 lease. Having sold the MX-5 the plan was to replace the garage space that occupied with my Grandad's 1966 Triumph Tiger 90. We'd briefly discussed an early 986 Boxster but felt it wouldn't get used enough to justify the purchase. So, I think I've smashed it on this one - one car to replace an MX-5 and a Nissan Leaf that ticks no boxes whatsoever on the original brief. Pick it up next week: Boxster 987 2.7 (practical - 2 boots, economical - not an S, hatchback - erm, the roof comes off). Submissions for Eldavo's car man maths are welcome, you tell me what you/your Mrs' wants and needs are and I'll provide you with an unsuitable Porsche model variant and a list of excuses! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Good use of Man Maths there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Ha! Loving the man maths and sheer blindness to the brief. That'll been a fun motor now spring has sprung. Year, miles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 practical - 2 boots, economical - not an S, hatchback - erm, the roof comes off Top skills I'd like a new tow car that's also good for carrying two huge greyhounds, loads of Caterham spare parts, and fun to drive to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) No need to submit anything. A* on the maths. Oh, if you drive the Merc A (as Mrs Eldavo might not approve.....), check the gearbox. I found the auto gearbox on the equivalent B-class was fecking shite. Sounded like an old man riding the clutch and worse, it had the shift on the steering column. (why?) Oh, and their stupid parking brake foot and hand job thing. Edited March 22, 2016 by cruiser647 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Top skills I'd like a new tow car that's also good for carrying two huge greyhounds, loads of Caterham spare parts, and fun to drive to work Easy - Porsche 924. My friend Adrian sold his 36 year old example to a lady who travelled up to Manchester from Kent with her husband in a 2012 Skoda Yeti. 10 miles from home the cambelt went on the Yeti and they used the towrope they'd brought "just in case" for the 924 to use it to tow the Yeti home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Ok, I need a reliable, economical, 7 seat mpv for taxi work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 An 06 with 55k, full history and I had it inspected by my Indy's - it's going in for a service and a couple of remedial works with them before collection. The interior is Metropole Blue which looked a bit purpley in the pics but is far less offensive than thought and the Mrs prefers it to black. We'll run it for a year or so as her DD until she gets bored or needs something bigger and then it'll stay with us as a weekend car most likely. We need to change the head unit to something with Nav for MrsEldavo's job and I plan to add in the Bose-style rear speakers and upgrade the factory components at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 10 miles from home the cambelt went on the Yeti and they used the towrope they'd brought "just in case" for the 924 to use it to tow the Yeti home. The interior is Metropole Blue Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Ok, I need a reliable, economical, 7 seat mpv for taxi work. Easy - New 718 Boxster. Most economical Boxster made, brand new car so meets council regulations on age - also warranty so reliable too. But here's the best bit - by clever use of two ladders and some rope you can make use of the unlimited vertical storage that only comes with a convertible and have a 15-seat minibus going on (just avoid low, well any bridges). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-bmw Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 It seems you have FINALLY found your calling LD. Porsche ambassador. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 It seems you have FINALLY found your calling LD. Porsche ambassador. (Actually - it's "Porsch - uh") 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 It seems you have FINALLY found your calling LD. Thought you were going to say "hairdresser" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Easy - New 718 Boxster. Most economical Boxster made, brand new car so meets council regulations on age - also warranty so reliable too. But here's the best bit - by clever use of two ladders and some rope you can make use of the unlimited vertical storage that only comes with a convertible and have a 15-seat minibus going on (just avoid low, well any bridges). Not sure I can see the council licensing that for more than one passenger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Not sure I can see the council licensing that for more than one passenger? Tsk. Bloody red tape gets everywhere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Tsk. Bloody red tape gets everywhere Bloody ridiculous! If I were running the country....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Have we actually found a career you haven't tried yet Tipex? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Have we actually found a career you haven't tried yet Tipex? Well I've never been a traffic warden, although some may say that I'm still a **** in spite of that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 MrsEldavo's Nissan Leaf Lease ends soon so we've been sniffing out some potential replacements. Criteria was practical, economical hatchback and we'd settled on a Mercdes A-Class 180d AMG-Line with Premium Plus Pack for about £325 a month on a 3+35 lease. Having sold the MX-5 the plan was to replace the garage space that occupied with my Grandad's 1966 Triumph Tiger 90. We'd briefly discussed an early 986 Boxster but felt it wouldn't get used enough to justify the purchase. So, I think I've smashed it on this one - one car to replace an MX-5 and a Nissan Leaf that ticks no boxes whatsoever on the original brief. Pick it up next week: Boxster 987 2.7 (practical - 2 boots, economical - not an S, hatchback - erm, the roof comes off). Submissions for Eldavo's car man maths are welcome, you tell me what you/your Mrs' wants and needs are and I'll provide you with an unsuitable Porsche model variant and a list of excuses! Other than colour (mine was speed yellow) - this is what I won and loved for 4.5 years. Fabulous car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8CKN Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Twinspark in disguise 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Rachel in drag.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Rachel in drag.. Given some of your previous comments on Rachel - I'll take that as a large compliment? Rachel - won a Boxster??? I have a vague recollection of this but can you remind me - sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I remember, but can't say (I don't want to appear like a junior version of the man that knows every paint code ever produced). It was Speedbird yellow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Rachel - won a Boxster??? I have a vague recollection of this but can you remind me - sounds great! She entered a competition, and won. The prize was a Boxster. There you go 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Rachel in drag.. WTF?!?!? drag - dressed as a girl drab - dressed as a boy ... drat - dressed as a TWAT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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