E.T. 2 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 Decision made. My BMW R1200 GS is going as is my All New Mazda 3 (just over a year old) all for the sake of a totally impractical hard ride car with worse fuel consumption, higher insurance and road tax. Why oh why oh why? Anyway what to tell you all?? I'm based in NE Essex. I work in the building industry dealing with architects and consultant engineers , specifically on specialist fire and smoke ventilation systems. Been a petrol head all my life been riding bikes since I was 17 (well 16 if you include my Honda SS50), 53 years young now! So I thought I'd quit whilst I'm ahead, and get something fun to drive instead. I'm a regular contributor on Commuter Motorcycle Forum, so hoping to make some new friends here too! 2 JamesP1991 and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP1991 222 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 Welcome to the club fellow Essex member, whereabouts in North Essex are you based E.T? There are quite a few members this way now and we should certainly arrange a social meet sometime! I am based in Colchester so if you ever fancy a ride in a car before you buy or want to meet up once you have yours and you are near I will be more than happy to help Essex isn't that large after all! You'll have a cracking time here, plenty of like minded petrol heads for sure with all 1 joint love for this car! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 Welcome aboard! I think you'll find the car a bit more usable than you think. I use mine daily for work and have done for over two years. It's actually not that bad at all. Pretty comfortable on the motorway and fine around town. At least it's a bit more exciting than a Mazda 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 Congrats and welcome to the club! The 86 really isn't that bad, for a sports car it gets pretty good mpg and reasonable tax and insurance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E.T. 2 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 Lancaster Toyota lent me the demo for a 300 mile round business trip a week or so ago. I could certainly live with it. And I think I can accommodate Stella (my dog) too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 Lancaster Toyota lent me the demo for a 300 mile round business trip a week or so ago. I could certainly live with it. And I think I can accommodate Stella (my dog) too. Well better than your bike anyway :-D 1 smudge reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted September 12, 2015 Hi and Welcome to the GT86/BRZ Drivers Club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
