# šŸš— šŸš™ My Next Car Will Be **URL:** \ **Category:** Monkey Tennis\ **Created:** [4 September 2019 09:45 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275 "2019-09-04T09:45:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 20
**Author:** ![BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/btripz/32/75839_2.png) [@BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/u/BTripz)\ **Post date:** [5 February 2024 11:31 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/381 "2024-02-05T11:31:16Z")
> [@BTripz](#): > > A Nissan X-Trail petrol-electric hybrid. Only another 5 months to wait for it to arrive. And itā€™s here :- ![20240204_103833](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/1/3190b30aa642d2c47c1bb40f500da108a2840e27.jpeg) ![20240204_103839](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/9/e9a7beca759c349edcb594d711cda0627cef58ab.jpeg) ![20240204_103914](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/1/81ff52369e8b28c2faf3a260b960cc088c839cad.jpeg) ![20240204_103930](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/5/2/52c34d7b1d6ac8c81ba05e89d54fdfb34d75edc1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/lifeintheslowlane/32/690_2.png) [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Post date:** [5 February 2024 12:03 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/382 "2024-02-05T12:03:33Z")
My Kia Nero hybrid returned 80.4 mpg yesterday. OK it was only a 6 mile trip. šŸ™‚ Is yours a plug-in or self-charging? Mine is the self-charging variety. ---
**Author:** ![BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/btripz/32/75839_2.png) [@BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/u/BTripz)\ **Post date:** [5 February 2024 12:11 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/383 "2024-02-05T12:11:19Z")
> [@lifeintheslowlane](#): > > Is yours a plug-in or self-charging? Mine is the self-charging variety. Self-charging, or mild hybrid as they like to call it. ---
**Author:** ![PhilippineSaint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/philippinesaint/32/3978_2.png) [@PhilippineSaint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/PhilippineSaint)\ **Post date:** [5 February 2024 16:12 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/384 "2024-02-05T16:12:35Z")
So you use the petrol or diesel engine to charge a larger battery than a normal petrol or diesel car? Yes makes eco warrior sense that does šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ ---
**Author:** ![BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/btripz/32/75839_2.png) [@BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/u/BTripz)\ **Post date:** [5 February 2024 16:18 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/385 "2024-02-05T16:18:12Z")
> [@PhilippineSaint](#): > > So you use the petrol or diesel engine to charge a larger battery than a normal petrol or diesel car? And donā€™t forgot the regen when youā€™re braking as wellā€¦I know, I know. ---
**Author:** ![PhilippineSaint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/philippinesaint/32/3978_2.png) [@PhilippineSaint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/PhilippineSaint)\ **Post date:** [5 February 2024 17:05 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/386 "2024-02-05T17:05:11Z")
I am now assuming its that large to accomodate the litheum crystal battery that is required to get it off planet? ---
**Author:** ![BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/btripz/32/75839_2.png) [@BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/u/BTripz)\ **Post date:** [5 February 2024 17:10 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/387 "2024-02-05T17:10:05Z")
> [@PhilippineSaint](#): > > I am now assuming its that large to accomodate the litheum crystal battery that is required to get it of planet? I got me one of these insteadā€¦ ![image](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/2/f27cba17e535450b0070aa82c85e0f505b66d063.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Dizzyfeet](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/dizzyfeet/32/87709_2.png) [@Dizzyfeet](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Dizzyfeet)\ **Post date:** [5 February 2024 22:07 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/388 "2024-02-05T22:07:25Z")
Love itā€¦ I love the 80s and early 90s German classics. I want a nice mint condition Mercedes 230e. Runs like a roller! ---
**Author:** ![scotty](https://www.sotonians.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scotty](https://www.sotonians.com/u/scotty)\ **Post date:** [5 February 2024 23:12 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/389 "2024-02-05T23:12:24Z")
Itā€™s practically finished now. Paint done, interior retrimmed in leather, new alloys, new 80s-style Blaupunkt stereo and a host of refettling. When we get a decent day Iā€™ll post a few pics of the finished article. I also love those old Mercs. The estates were great, but _that_ coupĆ© with the concave roof is peak Mercedes for me. šŸ˜šŸ˜ ---
**Author:** ![Dizzyfeet](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/dizzyfeet/32/87709_2.png) [@Dizzyfeet](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Dizzyfeet)\ **Post date:** [5 February 2024 23:48 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/390 "2024-02-05T23:48:23Z")
However Iā€™m still in love with this German beauty, even after 6 years of ownershipā€¦ Doesnā€™t quite have the same ā€˜waftā€™ as an 80s Merc though! Sadly this ceramic coat has worn off somewhat now, so itā€™ll need another soon. ![IMG-20210817-WA0002](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/5/c/5cae4c83210e56929a5f5a610ffec03d13bcb0b4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![scotty](https://www.sotonians.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scotty](https://www.sotonians.com/u/scotty)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2024 00:28 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/391 "2024-02-08T00:28:19Z")
This model has a decent options list, but the one thing you canā€™t get for it is a cup holder. šŸ¤” ![IMG_20240208_002437](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/a/8/a81eb4c2147ef918575f45e9c5ec072a0d601db8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/lifeintheslowlane/32/690_2.png) [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2024 07:08 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/392 "2024-02-08T07:08:31Z")
You should never drink and drive anyway. ---
**Author:** ![scotty](https://www.sotonians.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scotty](https://www.sotonians.com/u/scotty)\ **Post date:** [12 February 2024 10:48 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/393 "2024-02-12T10:48:31Z")
> [@scotty](#): > > Itā€™s practically finished now. Paint done, interior retrimmed in leather, new alloys, new 80s-style Blaupunkt stereo and a host of refettling. When we get a decent day Iā€™ll post a few pics of the finished article. ![IMG20240212103538](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/1/4/144c9d3777cc765d04cce9cb26d53061a0f6c18b.jpeg) ![IMG20240212103510](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/7/b72ac9660c2ff7a10fea301e198c33b4a1b5d587.jpeg) ![IMG20240212103502](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/c/9c7c8221b808a7a48a1433dc9472956adb549b99.jpeg) ![IMG20240212103446](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/c/8c337146a5b675dba564da240b757fb02881265b.jpeg) ![IMG20240212103420](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/a/fa468b6ef64137fc2fcc0dfced6552394c878d97.jpeg) ![IMG20240212103412](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/a/0/a061a6365175f3e1875ab723539d8ab05f988414.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/lifeintheslowlane/32/690_2.png) [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Post date:** [12 February 2024 16:34 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/394 "2024-02-12T16:34:11Z")
Mineā€™s polished now we have a dry day and I can get it out of the garageā€¦took it for a spinā€¦ ![12-02-2024-ghia-baddesley-church](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/a/9a4b21bcbd9df932e5bebc0f5cd255d140671fc4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Polski\_Filip](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/polski_filip/32/75318_2.png) [@Polski\_Filip](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Polski_Filip)\ **Post date:** [12 February 2024 16:44 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/395 "2024-02-12T16:44:35Z")
You guys are mad spinning your ancient & valuable cars. ![](https://media.tenor.com/iSNU_x8wvlQAAAAC/donut.gif) ---
**Author:** ![lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/lifeintheslowlane/32/690_2.png) [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Post date:** [24 February 2024 19:22 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/396 "2024-02-24T19:22:59Z")
Here you are @scotty the MG I was talking about this afternoon. The one on display at The British Motor Museum at Gaydon. Itā€™s the 1957 record breaking MG EX-181 and driven by Stirling Moss on Bonneville Salt Flatsā€¦ ![276135499_10160186737433319_2026025433769829116_n](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/6/f6e4f5ee8ba1ba1d9f5ac8a32984c8b768ec18cd.jpeg) ![276318420_10160186737998319_4014347598547138195_n](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/c/b/cb081f89147c75d2b5a933ba284b7bd7844a5081.jpeg) ![277148393_10160186736878319_7294295816030931133_n](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/2/f20112f4fbb82d8ab6e0ddfa02057fa355da7f83.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/lifeintheslowlane/32/690_2.png) [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Post date:** [2 March 2024 12:17 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/397 "2024-03-02T12:17:50Z")
My next car will be a Veyronā€¦ ![ticket](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/5/e/5eaa3ec600c37c1d1354f939a64e4a44e9369e85.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/lifeintheslowlane/32/690_2.png) [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Post date:** [2 March 2024 13:15 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/398 "2024-03-02T13:15:12Z")
My mate built a very powerful hot rodded 1934 Morris 10 back in the '70s. It had a 7 litre V8 engine and was scary fast as you can imagine. One night he was clocked at over 120 mph on the M27 by a cop car who finally caught up (after my mate slowed down). The cop said he thought it was a light aircraft landing on the motorway, chatted for 30 minutes about the car and didnā€™t bother to write a ticket. šŸ¤£ It was our wedding carā€¦ ![wedding-pic](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/d/6dc838218e86e5b287e9994481daf5195a7c10bf.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![scotty](https://www.sotonians.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scotty](https://www.sotonians.com/u/scotty)\ **Post date:** [4 March 2024 10:20 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/399 "2024-03-04T10:20:10Z")
@Goatboy has added another van to the fleet. ![IMG-20240304-WA0014](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/a/4/a41c13017e5f6537b454643b69437b08b37457c1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![scotty](https://www.sotonians.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scotty](https://www.sotonians.com/u/scotty)\ **Post date:** [7 March 2024 10:10 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275/400 "2024-03-07T10:10:10Z")
I inadvertently found myself behind @PhilippineSaint in traffic the other day. šŸ‘šŸ‘ Naturally, I blew my hornā€¦ [//discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/e/3e88459989b8bd7c110752b076e8e543d9af1145.mp4](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/e/3e88459989b8bd7c110752b076e8e543d9af1145.mp4) [Previous page](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275.md?page=19) [Next page](https://www.sotonians.com/t/my-next-car-will-be/5275.md?page=21)