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IMS / RMS / EMT / PMT and other things to worry about when buying a Porsche 911 (996).

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 Mike F

Fancy a ‘cheap’ 911? A sort of buying guide to finding a good one… Continue reading IMS / RMS / EMT / PMT and other things to worry about when buying a Porsche 911 (996).

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The art of using Man Maths (to avoid depreciation)

February 6, 2020February 7, 2020 Mike F

I have a friend, who I’ll call Roger.  Back in 2015 he bought a 6 month old BMW M3 for a little over £50k.  It was a very lovely thing. I have another friend, I’ll call him Bob, and around … Continue reading The art of using Man Maths (to avoid depreciation)

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Modern Classics: Sure-fire investment or bottomless pit?

January 30, 2020February 6, 2020 Mike F

Is it worth investing your hard earned cash into modern classic cars? Continue reading Modern Classics: Sure-fire investment or bottomless pit?

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Driving the dream – owning a Porsche 911

January 27, 2020January 20, 2020 Mike F

I’ve always liked Porsche 911s. I think having mostly owned German cars they always seemed the best of their breed. Unfortunately when you could pick up a 964 for £12k I had spent all of my £3k budget on a … Continue reading Driving the dream – owning a Porsche 911

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The strive for perfection – now where’s my 10mm spanner?

January 23, 2020March 27, 2020 Mike F

Let me start by saying I am reasonably certain I don’t have OCD.  Or should that be reasonably sure I don’t have OCD? I do know I like things to be neat and orderly as when I want to find … Continue reading The strive for perfection – now where’s my 10mm spanner?

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What makes a good family car?

January 20, 2020February 6, 2020 Mike F

What makes the perfect family car? Continue reading What makes a good family car?

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Progress is… An accident waiting to happen?

January 17, 2020February 6, 2020 Mike F

I recently had a new Audi A6 for a week and overall I was rather impressed. It had a 2.0 litre diesel engine, which suited the car immensely, a lovely comfy interior, it rode well, if looked great. It really was a good car, and that’s before you get to the tech. Continue reading Progress is… An accident waiting to happen?

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Doing my bit for polar bears

January 16, 2020February 6, 2020 Mike F

After 4 years driving a BMW fuelled by politically incorrect, polar bear killing diesel when the time came to buy my own car there was only one ethical choice… to go back to petrol. Continue reading Doing my bit for polar bears

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4 years with a BMW 330d Touring 

January 8, 2020February 6, 2020 Mike F

After averaging a new car every 8 months what’s it like having one car for 4 years? Continue reading 4 years with a BMW 330d Touring 

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