jonny69 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Let's say hypothetically that you were in a position where you could replace your current car, but you couldn't get the same again. There aren't any more left or something. You want to replace it with the closest you can get but let's also say hypothetically that you can UPGRADE it at the same time! Luxury huh? What have you got now and what would you get as your logical* Autoshite upgrade? Currently got: Ford Anglia. Would replace it with: Ford Ka. Logical reasons:-Similar size - tick-Got a ride in one once and it was almost identical to my Anglia inside - tick-Inherent structural rust problems from factory (note: copyright Ford 1959-2008) - tick-Same engine as an Anglia innit - tick-5 speed - UPGRADE-Red - tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Logical reasons:-Similar size - tick-Got a ride in one once and it was almost identical to my Anglia inside - tick-no rust problems from factory (note: copyright Ford 1959-2008) - tick-Same top speed as an Anglia - tick-small of urine - UPGRADE-Red - tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Ok, i would get a Rover 75 1.8 petrol in blue and remove one wheel. It would suffer OMGHGF like the Reliant and have the same number of wheels and be uk built. mat_the_cat and purplebargeken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny69 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 box.jpg Did you just scan a photo of a phone box, not bother to trim the rest of the A4 scan away and then post it on the internet? Using a scanner like it's 1996 mat_the_cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I'll go from a ZX to Xantia when the time is right I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Logic? What is this 'logic' that you speak of. Autoshite: logic is not able to be applied to any car purchase present or future. Such use of 'logic' would automatically close your AS account and forever ban you from posting on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 The thought of replacing my 75 brings me out in a cold sweat, gives me the shakes and very dark thoughts. The inside of a 75 is tranquil place to be, like your old grans living room sitting in a comfy old armchair with a pot of tea and some homemade cake, two bars on the fire. Step outside and the general doom and gloom of everyday life soon kicks back in... gordonbennet, stormee, stripped fred and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 on the e30 front the 1 series is pretty much a match in terms of dimensions. twin turbo available too. for the skud skuddingstons there is no like for like- all thon modern pd crap is non vegitabletarians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Currently got: Peugeot 405 2.0 GTX Auto: Would replace it with: Peugeot 505 2.0 Douvrin suitcase Auto: Logical reason: Upgrade from a post-1986 appliance to a pre-1986 car. EssDeeWon, brickwall, Sigmund Fraud and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 The logical upgrade from a Princess is an Ambassador because it's exactly the same but you get a tailgate. For that reason, my logical Autoshite upgrade would be an Austin Three Litre. danthecapriman, Jim Bergerac, gordonbennet and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Currently got: Would replace it with nothing. Logical reason: There is nothing to upgrade to from a P6 V8. groovylee, LC Torana, hairnet and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Its funny you should post this thread....Im currently looking at changing this:For this: Seats 7 - CheckIrrational electrical faults - checkStrange blue colour the missus likes - checkCan tow a caravan - checkBig boot - checkLiable to perform open wallet surgery at unexpected times - check Twiggy, eddyramrod, EssDeeWon and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novanick1 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Just sold this... To get one of these.. Its a car: Bonus!Its a Rover: Double Bonus!!Its big: Triple Bonus!!! brickwall, EssDeeWon, anonymous user and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 The first logical 'upgrade' that is as similar as possible that comes to mind would be a brand new Pakistani built Suzuki Cultus... But that probably falls foul of the "There aren't any more left or something" rule. In which case it would probably be the new Suzuki Celery Celerio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Currently drive Volvo S90. No upgrades available! Asimo and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan58 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Was thinking along these lines just yesterday in fact. currently have one of these: Autoshite upgrade would be to one of these: No explanation needed... brickwall, stillOrange, LabRat and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickwall Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Only one think upwards: Twiggy, Junkman, eddyramrod and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Its funny you should post this thread....Im currently looking at changing this:For this: Seats 7 - CheckIrrational electrical faults - checkStrange blue colour the missus likes - checkCan tow a caravan - checkBig boot - checkLiable to perform open wallet surgery at unexpected times - check My dad had one of those on a W plate, it was a 2.5 Dizzler, 80K with FSH, he didn't have any grief except an airlock (IIRC) somewhere in the cooling system that cost £0.00 to sort out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 This could usefully be upgraded to Jerzy Woking, Junkman and brickwall 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eifion Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 The logical upgrade from my XM would be a C6, but at the 10th Anniversary C6 Rally at the weekend someone told me that a replacement wing mirror from Citroen costs £800. For that sort of money I'd expect the rest of the car to be attached. Therefore I suspect that my upgrade path is going to be XM -> slightly better XM until all the XMs have gone. That said I do find myself admiring Rover 75s more and more these days. They're ageing very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickwall Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 You could buy a generic mirror and bolt it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 The thought of replacing my 75 brings me out in a cold sweat, gives me the shakes and very dark thoughts. The inside of a 75 is tranquil place to be, like your old grans living room sitting in a comfy old armchair with a pot of tea and some homemade cake, two bars on the fire. Step outside and the general doom and gloom of everyday life soon kicks back in...How about a P4? brickwall, scruff, anonymous user and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Got a V50... love it to bits, the Wife hates it. So, we're looking at a Freelander 2. Sort of related, like this (Puts thumb in mouth and blows cheeks out) Ford C1 (Focus/Mazda 3) platform, PSA 2 litre 16V diesel. Getrag "Manual" Wet clutch Autobox for a Japanese soft-roader. . FL2? S80 platform, PSA 2.2 16V diesel, Aisin (Japanese) 6 speed Autobox. all made pretty much by Ford, both of them.... Upgrade? The FL2 will be the highest trim level which has only a sunroof as an addition to the spec of the Volvo. But we'll lose keyless entry, Blind Spot Warning mirrors, and the stealth mode of a dark blue Volvo Estate at dusk on a busy motorway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Pros: Would be very comfyLooks great from the backGearbox probably works Cons: That front end. Just don't think I could put up with seeing that gurning face outside my house every morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 How about a P4? P5B maybe. I passed a lovely blue one on the Eastwood Rd last week that I have never seen before. There used to be a lovely white coupe knocking about in Ashingdon when I had my SD1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 W701SWL? Well if i didn't, someone else would have. No but close, he did have D701SWL back in about 1987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloth in a bowl Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Got Would upgrade to (once its 15 years old) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloth in a bowl Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Got No upgrades possible as they have stopped making SAAB 95 Aeros, though if anybody wants to buy me a Jag XF estate, I might be tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeyethenoo Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 from L100 252.jpgJust sold this... $_571.JPG To get one of these.. Its a car: Bonus!Its a Rover: Double Bonus!!Its big: Triple Bonus!!! You are so winning there it's no true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Current... Next one already arranged...Yes, you may well say it looks familiar, it should be! Upgrade? From this? Anybody's guess! Ideally though, one of these...(that's the one I had 32 years ago...) DVee8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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