[mcoops]

Originally Posted by Bryans69

So in the spirit of recent purchases that seem to miss completely miss the point of the original post, we've just bought this

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Rented a Cali a few years back - they are great. The packaging is so clever, amazing what they pack in.

[MashinBenzin]

Originally Posted by Bryans69

So in the spirit of recent purchases that seem to completely miss the point of the original post, we've just bought this

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Great purchase!!

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Bryans69

So in the spirit of recent purchases that seem to completely miss the point of the original post, we've just bought this

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Fab. Is the intention to use it for holidays, the odd night as a base for something else, or more of a day van to allow walking with dogs or something?

[RustyBitz]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

Fab. Is the intention to use it for holidays, the odd night as a base for something else, or more of a day van to allow walking with dogs or something?

Amazing, always wanted a camper van.

[Bryans69]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

Fab. Is the intention to use it for holidays, the odd night as a base for something else, or more of a day van to allow walking with dogs or something?

Thanks

Holidays mainly. We tend to go camping a couple of times a year anyway, and especially when it's just a weekend or so loading the car, then setting up etc is always a faff. We hired one of these in August few a few days, and it worked a treat, once we got the hang of things. Wife plans to try and take the girls away somewhere very school holiday.

It will also be used as a day van though when out on the river or trips to the coast, nice to be able to cook up something warm after a bit of canoeing / paddleboarding etc

Depending on what happens next year, may do a trip to Spain to visit my parents, taking in a bit of Europe on the way

It does kind of make the 540 a bit redundant though......

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Bryans69

Thanks

Holidays mainly. We tend to go camping a couple of times a year anyway, and especially when it's just a weekend or so loading the car, then setting up etc is always a faff. We hired one of these in August few a few days, and it worked a treat, once we got the hang of things. Wife plans to try and take the girls away somewhere very school holiday.

It will also be used as a day van though when out on the river or trips to the coast, nice to be able to cook up something warm after a bit of canoeing / paddleboarding etc

Depending on what happens next year, may do a trip to Spain to visit my parents, taking in a bit of Europe on the way

It does kind of make the 540 a bit redundant though......

Sounds perfect. I am not sure I could do a week in one but a couple of nights for me and the dog it certainly appeals. I have no room or money for one sadly!

[Goneinsixtyseconds]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

Sounds perfect. I am not sure I could do a week in one but a couple of nights for me and the dog it certainly appeals. I have no room or money for one sadly!

Why? Have you bought something? You currently have an M5 sized gap to fill.....

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Goneinsixtyseconds

Why? Have you bought something? You currently have an M5 sized gap to fill.....

I have to allow for something in that gap - or a camper. And much as I like the idea of a camper, I’d prefer a car.... and a hotel when I need to go somewhere!

[Bryans69]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

Sounds perfect. I am not sure I could do a week in one but a couple of nights for me and the dog it certainly appeals. I have no room or money for one sadly!

We'll have a drive-away awning for when we do a week in the same place, as I think that would test even our patience

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

I have to allow for something in that gap - or a camper. And much as I like the idea of a camper, I’d prefer a car.... and a hotel when I need to go somewhere!

As much as I like a nice hotel, they don't really work when you have a young family, as you always end up going back to the room early, with often no-where to sit or keep the wine cold

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Bryans69

We'll have a drive-away awning for when we do a week in the same place, as I think that would test even our patience



As much as I like a nice hotel, they don't really work when you have a young family, as you always end up going back to the room early, with often no-where to sit or keep the wine cold

You use the wrong hotels...

Whisper it but I love self catering do what you want in your own time relaxation but in city centres or when on business, nice hotels win....

I think I am more likely to get the car and nick my brothers caravan though!

[TouringPleb]

So I've decided to stick with the 440i for now.

Like I said, I still love the car and I've decided to swallow any costs that come up between now and when I do eventually change. The deals aren't great at the moment, even through Park Lane. A new 420i coupe with no options and 8k a year, is £3 a month more than I'm paying for my 440i for 20k with some options! I know it's a new model but I'm not going to pay that.

I'm still interested in the Minis, the new S3 saloon looks good to me and intriguingly the M235i has crept onto the list but I'll need to see one in the metal. I'll keep looking around and I can move quickly if I need to, but I'm not going to change for the sake of it.

Edit: I saw a new Merc CLA the other day and that's a good looking car in AMG trim!

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by TouringPleb

So I've decided to stick with the 440i for now.

Like I said, I still love the car and I've decided to swallow any costs that come up between now and when I do eventually change. The deals aren't great at the moment, even through Park Lane. A new 420i coupe with no options and 8k a year, is £3 a month more than I'm paying for my 440i for 20k with some options! I know it's a new model but I'm not going to pay that.

I'm still interested in the Minis, the new S3 saloon looks good to me and intriguingly the M235i has crept onto the list but I'll need to see one in the metal. I'll keep looking around and I can move quickly if I need to, but I'm not going to change for the sake of it.

Edit: I saw a new Merc CLA the other day and that's a good looking car in AMG trim!

No decent deals around at all = everyone sit tight and dealers don't seem fussed about this either.

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by JustChris

No decent deals around at all = everyone sit tight and dealers don't seem fussed about this either.

At least one dealer group had their best Q3 results for an eternity and are handing back govt furlough cash for that period / not claiming for Q4. That's why dealers are as yet not too fussed...

There are some good deals around but tend to be very garage / model specific, often around stock they have....