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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! Got the soft brown leather, so some serious enjoyment is pending

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 1d

Possibly, possibly and possibly.
And thanks!

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

Aaanyway. 2017 BMW i3 REx.
The obvious replacement for Nicola's 1995 Peugeot 306.
We welcome it to the fleet.

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

BMW 1 Series (E87).
Nicola always liked the idea of these, only the first gen (best looking), and I love how they drive. They're old now, though, and mostly knackered, and even a good one is probably a bit needy. Plus one elderly BMW per household is enough... right?
NEXT...

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

Kia Soul EV
We both absolutely loved the one I had on long-term test. Decent range, drives nicely, pleasingly odd to look at (way nippier than it looks, and great re-gen), obviously packed with safety kit and mod-cons. Might still get one one day. But out of budget for now.
NEXT.

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

Suzuki Jimny.
They're just cute, okay? Plus Nicola still misses her old work Defenders, and this is like a pocket-sized version, right?
Vetoed in the end because she occasionally enjoys exceeding 60mph, and HOW MUCH????
NEXT...

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

Honda CR-V. Any of the generations with removable picnic tables. Because removable picnic table. We actually already have a CR-V table, but not the car to put it in.
Nixed because... thinking about it... the table was more important than the car.
NEXT...

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

Peugeot 306 Cabriolet. It's actually killing us that we can't do the six vert, but it doesn't deliver on the "more modern, safe and practical" that the adults buried deep within us are in search of. Although I might still get one one day and just not tell her.
NEXT...

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

Here's a thread of the cars we considered to replace ye olde 306 of legend.
Citroen C4 Aircross. We both love these; it's all about dem airbumps. But a bit dull to drive and a relative already has one. NEXT...

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Warren @warrennel.bsky.social · 4d

Afternoon! Here's a #saabsaturday spot.

#weirdcarbs
#BlueskyCar
#carbluesky
#carspotting

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Front view of a silver Saab 9000 hatchback.

Rear view of a silver Saab 9000 hatchback.

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 7d

Enviable combo!

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 7d

It passed... as if there was ever a doubt.

Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 8d

MoT day for the Rover. Handbrake evidently holds okay, so that's a good start...

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 8d

Not an awful lot by the looks of things!

Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 8d

MoT day for the Rover. Handbrake evidently holds okay, so that's a good start...

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 11d

EAT YOUR VEG

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 12d

Damn right!

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 15d

540i has just passed its MOT; that's just as well, given that it's Nicola's daily until her new whip arrives

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Simon Craven @simoncraven.bsky.social · 17d

Who wants a pretty old car?

Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 17d

Can barely believe that we're looking for a new home for Donkey; AKA the Peugeot 306 that my wife has owned and loved since she was 18. Failed MOT, needs engine work, but such a pretty car. We'll miss it terribly.
Link to rehoming details:
autoshite.com/topic/23283-...

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 17d

Yep. Really, really hoping we can find a home for it. Don't want any money, just want it to live.

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 17d

Oh it's far from minty (pic doesn't show the advanced lacquer peel), but it's very solid.
And very wonderful.

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 17d

It's the most depressing reality we've faced for years. Hence we're desperate to find it a home.

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · 17d

Can barely believe that we're looking for a new home for Donkey; AKA the Peugeot 306 that my wife has owned and loved since she was 18. Failed MOT, needs engine work, but such a pretty car. We'll miss it terribly.
Link to rehoming details:
autoshite.com/topic/23283-...

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · Sep 13

Osterley Underground station is gorgeous

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · Sep 9

The utter perfection of the Peugeot 306's lines shines through even on an example as neglected as this

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Chris Haining @roadworkuk.bsky.social · Jul 28

To have loved and lost is better than to have never loved at all

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