Cars and Stuff

I promise, I absolutely promise I’m not going to become a car bore. Promise.

But anyway – for today, before I go off and most likely buy something, a few things.

• Thanks to those who made comments yesterday – the feedback was much appreciated
• No, I won’t buy a BMW. I doubt I ever will. Don’t like them, and don’t like a large majority of the people who do drive them.
• No, I most likely won’t buy anything French, Jann. Although I do love the Laguna 2 Estate (sorry, Sports Tourer) it’s currently way outside my practical budget
• I’m taking all the costs into consideration, believe me. Anything I’ve prospectively looked at, I’ve been checking what the insurance will cost, and wading through vehicle licensing bollocks in order to attempt to figure out what road tax it’d be likely liable for
• I’m working to a budget and payment method – it’s one that works for me, and means I’m not screwed financially, nor lumped in to 18% APR finance deals for 3 years, or whatever. Which, to me, sounds like the best option
• The type of car I’m looking at is disturbingly practical. Gone are the days when a little two-seater coupe or whatever would’ve been of any interest at all. (Actually, if I’m honest, they were never really there in the first place. But well, you get the drift)
• Unfortunately, all the cars I’d really like to have are currently way outside the budget. Also, well, it’s a first car, so getting something I’d really like is unfeasible.
• Thank God for being a named driver on a Tesco car insurance policy already – it’s saved me a hefty whack compared to most other places

And that’s it for now.