I have blown my turbo/engine

[OldWelshGuy]

Today, while driving back from Blackburn, I blew either the turbo seals, or the piston oil rings on my Saab

The ironic thing is though, that I was going to view a replacement car (which I bought) I am TOTALLY gutted as I loved my Saab and was going to keep her as a spare car for when I fancied getting back behind the wheel of a beast

My new car is Ok, it is a new 607 2.2 HDI, but it is not a patch on the Saab when it comes to cabin, speed, handling etc. Damn shame Saab got bought out by GM and screwed up their entire range of cars.

 

[temi]

GM taking over most European car makers is a shame, I was shocked when I realised that they now own Volvo as well.
What make is your new car?

 

[OldWelshGuy]

I have bought a Peugeot 607 HDI 2.2 with tiptronic box and lots of toys!

I have owned many cars, including Porsche 911T, Ferrari 308GTBi (when they were real Ferrari's), lotus Escort & Sunbeam, Mini, 1.1 escort & and even a vauxhall viva 1.1 which was slower than a snail on rohypnol! I adore cars, and one of the nicest (sad term) sic was a 406 16v Mi16. i really enjoyed that car.

So this time Tracey and I have done a deal, I am buying this 607, we are also buying a people carrier (because we have one child and need 8 seats :wacko and I can also spend a couple of quid on something for fun. At the moment I am leaning towards something off-road like a 900ccquad or the like. She wants me to have something boring like a lotus Elise

 

[temi]

because we have one child and need 8 seats

Whao, I am impressed with you child, I used to think my daughter was two girls wrapped into one, yours seem to be 8 children wrapped into one

 

[clangallacher]

I finally got the car I always wanted, bought it in Poole Lexus!

RX300 LSE

 

[OldWelshGuy]

Getting what you want is a great motivator. Oddly enough, my main motivator now is time, as much of it for myself as possible