This one is mine
Not the oldest around, but then they never did look much different
Has a few creature comforts thrown in
As for the debate on why someone chooses and older car over a new one, for me it's all about the fun & the character.
My company see fit to give me a very nice, well spec'd VW Passat CC. It goes well, does many to the gallon and has virtually every available gizmo & gadget there is. It gets me around the country with no hassle. It's very nice, but has no soul. It does a job & that's it.
More often than not, if I am in the office, the mini will be in the car park with the euro box sat at home on the drive. I love the fact that you have to put a key in the door to open it, rather than simply press a button. The most sophisticated piece of electronics contained within, is probably the radio. If it breaks down, (which it only has once in the 3 years i have been driving it) I know exactly how to fix it.
On nearly every commute, I get people looking, pointing or giving me the thumbs up. A bus driver a while back got out of his cab at the lights and started taking pictures! The only gesture I ever get in the Passat? Well, you can imagine
For those that think I may be missing out, let's take a look. Auto lights & wipers? If I turn the switch, they automatically start to work. Central locking? I can easily reach both doors from the drivers seat. Air con? If I turn the handle on the door, the air con works perfectly. You get the picture. Oh, and in the Manchester traffic, it's just as fast as a Ferrari.
Like all things, each to their own but given the choice, I'll take the older car thank you.
Regards
Steve
