Emotionally attached to your Clio/car?

[Harpham]

I can't see myself getting rid of the Sunflower any time soon. Really grown attached to it. Love the little yellow shed.

Out of the 6 cars i've now owned, the only one that I was properly gutted about seeing drive away was my first sport, the Flamer 172. Still wish that I never sold it.

 

[Alex5]

suprisingly i couldnt of been happier when i sold the RB 182 after nearly a year of owning it, thou that was more because of money reasons and i knew i had to sell it before summer because of uni.
loved it to bits but for some reason im so excited about my new 1.2 dynamique! it was so cheap haha

 

[LY04 GAV]

I just bought my old clio back sold it 6 months sorriest thing i ever did but it came back up for sale and he will sell it back to me for what he paid for it . he has done 1500 miles since he bought it . so i know he aint wrecked it . Hehe so happy got it back .

 

[Chili Red]

I was genuinely gutted when the 182 went, it seemed so wrong watching someone else drive MY car away. I really felt upset! I felt similar when the R26 went, it was such a great car. I nearly changed my mind about selling it.

Didn't give a fcuk really when the 370z was sold, I actually felt quite happy knowing the new owner would LOVE it. Haven't really thought about it since, I love the 500 too much. I'm going to be keeping this car for some time.

 

[Richyy182]

Mate, can feel your pain. I don't think I can get rid of the 182. Mainly as I've pumped about 3k into recently. That's how much I love it. Will keep it for a good while yet. 4 years + and not bored, not one bit

 

[Rob]

I was genuinely gutted when the 182 went, it seemed so wrong watching someone else drive MY car drive away. I really felt upset! I felt similar when the R26 went, it was such a great car. I nearly changed my mind about selling it.

Didn't give a fcuk really when the 370z was sold, I actually felt quite happy knowing the new owner would LOVE it. Haven't really thought about it since, I love the 500 too much. I'm going to be keeping this car for some time.

On the wine, again?

 

[Will.]

The only reason I was glad to see my 1.4 go was because I was getting a 172. I loved that car.

 

[GiT]

When the 200 went, I was ripped to bits. Glad I had sunglasses on because I could hide the eyes glazing over.

And when I was at the train station coming back, on the phone to the missus she asked "are you ok". I answered yes. Total Lie.

 

[DB.]

Never missed my 206, as I upgraded from the 1.4 206 into my Clio 182, so was an upgrade. Missed the interior a little bit as the Clio cabin is a bit of a downgrade from the 206.

Then I haven't missed my 182 moving to my Golf, as again, I feel I have upgraded as my Clio was becoming a bit rattly and a few things were starting to go wrong with it.

Doubt i'll miss the Golf either providing i move onto a better car!

Both previous cars i had for about 2-3 years, this wil be the same.

I can see why people do when they have them for a lot longer!

 

[Gally]

Dave I seen your tweet today. The golvebox picture was enough to make you realise how different in class some cars are!

Quiet.

 

[DB.]

Lol

It's just certain things I miss, like the rawness and feel to the 182, never felt that in any other car the way you do in the Clio. The 182 felt amazing when booting it around a bend and accelerating out.

 

[MikeCracknell]

My 197 went today, swapped it for 182 + cash....had no choice really!

I was sad to see her go, but the only car I really miss is my Saxo - I have never loved any car as much as that - even if it was a Saxo.

 

[NickM5c]

Definately attached to mine. Had it from new and I've tried a couple of times to part ex it before backing out of the deal. My mate was going to buy it off me last month but he couldn't afford it, when he said that to me I breathed a sigh of relief! It made me realise I just can't part with it so I'm currently on the hunt for another car as a daily even though I don't need one, just to keep the mileage down on my Clio.
It's bloody stupid as it is just a Clio - but it's my Clio and always has been.

Maybe I need psychiatric help.

 

[MikeCracknell]

Definately attached to mine. Had it from new and I've tried a couple of times to part ex it before backing out of the deal. My mate was going to buy it off me last month but he couldn't afford it, when he said that to me I breathed a sigh of relief! It made me realise I just can't part with it so I'm currently on the hunt for another car as a daily even though I don't need one, just to keep the mileage down on my Clio.

It's bloody stupid as it is just a Clio - but it's my Clio and always has been.

Maybe I need psychiatric help.

It is "just a clio" but it is YOUR pride and joy.

Can you imagine seeing your mate driving it round, imagine you were walking down the road and he drove past you, how would that make you feel?!

Mine went 240 miles from here, made sure it was far enough away to prevent me seeing it incase of emotion lol!

 

[Chili Red]

On the wine, again?

Actually no. I have to be up for work at 6.40am tomorrow, so far from it. Why?

 

[Goodj]

I only miss my Mazdas really.

I can't see myself being overly fussed about when my 172s days are over.

 

[DaveDreads]

Reading everyones posts has made me feel a bit guilty about letting my car get in a bit of a state,
the poor thing's in desperate need of a damn good wash.

But then again so am I, so I guess we suit each other.

 

[Christopher]

Petrolhead.

I was gutted for mine to go after five years. Still am, despite the 200. :dapprove:

 

[leeds_182]

Never really give a s**t about my cars but only tend to keep them less than 6 months.

 

[MikeCracknell]

New sometimes isn't better...

I don't feel bad about not having the 197 as such at the moment, but reality will hit when I get that letter from DVLA confirming I am not registered keeper loL!

Petrolhead.

I was gutted for mine to go after five years. Still am, despite the 200. :dapprove:

 

[NickM5c]

It is "just a clio" but it is YOUR pride and joy.

Can you imagine seeing your mate driving it round, imagine you were walking down the road and he drove past you, how would that make you feel?!

Mine went 240 miles from here, made sure it was far enough away to prevent me seeing it incase of emotion lol!

This is very true - the thought of him parking it in his street (he lives in a bit of a rough area) was giving me nightmares!

 

[MikeCracknell]

This is very true - the thought of him parking it in his street (he lives in a bit of a rough area) was giving me nightmares!

Should see where mine is spending her first night away from me!!! She had a carpeted, warm garage, now has a main road in Plymouth

 

[NickM5c]

I bet it's crying in the road - like the modified Golfs from that VW ad a few years back.

 

[MikeCracknell]

I bet it's crying in the road - like the modified Golfs from that VW ad a few years back.

I can't imagine the pain

The 182 must love it's new surroundings - carpet and warmth after a street lol! (I swapped with the guy who has my 197 now!)

 

[Mike@Rentech]

Well it's not even my car , but I'm gutted put many loving hours into it and I must say I will miss her ):

 

[dmallett]

Im pretty attached to the clio, its a love hate thing.

IF circumstances change which they may well do, and i have to start doing more than about 10miles a week in the clio it will get demoted, but would still be kicking about on my drive.

 

[Keith Lemon]

I had this when I sold my first 182, So I brought a Trophy thinking it would make everything ''ok'', but I still missed my original car, So I sold the trophy and brought another 182, and then after 18 months sold it..

My original car was not as good mechanically as the Trophy or 182 which followed, but its still the only one I would buy back, the others in my eyes just didn't feel the same. My lad even has the number plates on the wall in his bedroom!! Was a BIG mistake selling that car, it sold so quickly I didn't have time to really sit down and think about it.

So if your driving around in BA04NFK and your thinking of selling.. Give me a shout.. :S

 

[jenic]

I had this when I sold my first 182, So I brought a Trophy thinking it would make everything ''ok'', but I still missed my original car, So I sold the trophy and brought another 182, and then after 18 months sold it..

My original car was not as good mechanically as the Trophy or 182 which followed, but its still the only one I would buy back, the others in my eyes just didn't feel the same. My lad even has the number plates on the wall in his bedroom!! Was a BIG mistake selling that car, it sold so quickly I didn't have time to really sit down and think about it.

So if your driving around in BA04NFK and your thinking of selling.. Give me a shout.. :S

I agree, it's never the same

 

[Daniel]

I will never sell my valver unless a minter than mint mk1/2 Escort comes up that I can afford.

Its got to the point where its worth so little its just not worth getting rid of!

(And i'm a bit gay with it...)

 

[Christopher]

I had this when I sold my first 182, So I brought a Trophy thinking it would make everything ''ok'', but I still missed my original car, So I sold the trophy and brought another 182, and then after 18 months sold it..

My original car was not as good mechanically as the Trophy or 182 which followed, but its still the only one I would buy back, the others in my eyes just didn't feel the same. My lad even has the number plates on the wall in his bedroom!! Was a BIG mistake selling that car, it sold so quickly I didn't have time to really sit down and think about it.

So if your driving around in BA04NFK and your thinking of selling.. Give me a shout.. :S

You're doing a lot of bringing.

 

[200 Alex]

Very attached. Your a true petrol head.

Attached doesn't describe how I feel for mine. You know your attached when you don't care what people think of your car, because it's how you want it. As you imagined, all you wanted. And once you get it to your idea of perfect it's very hard to let it go.

Know how you feel mate.

 

[Keith Lemon]

Lol, I have been drinking since about 3 so I think I am doing pretty well.

But thanks for the grammar check.

 

[VIICarCare]

I love my cars no matter what I come to own, even when i had the 106 as the first daily, I always parked as far away from the superstore as possible, and the 106 was certainly nothing special but mine. As you may have seen with the 1.2 clio I sold recently, I love cars too much to not look after them.

The vee I totally adore, but I am thinking its a waste her just sitting in the garage. I would find myself alot better off selling the vee & 172 for a 197, but I just cannot do It, I love them !

 

[Jonathan]

I cant say I'm not ! I don't think I would have gone down the road of hunting one down (as in a car I first owned 11 years ago) at random to re live the old days, but the fact it was 'the one' I bought new meant I couldn't say no.

 

[Joe#]

Oh god yes! It'll be a sad day when she goes

 

[Russ_16v]

Anything thats fun I get attatched to.

My black 172 I did over 50k in, turned it from a standard car to exactly how i wanted it, but then again i miss my 4 mini's - classic ones btw - not quick but had 'soul'

iv had Duf a week and im already attached to it

 

[DanDare]

The only two cars i've missed & still miss is my old Strada Abarth (& sold it back in '94 when i was 22 !) & my 3.0 v6 Courtenay converted mk2 Astra GTE which i owned from '98-'06. Have some good memories of them both & still think about them.

Not sure why but i have no 'connecton' with my ph1 172, i just drive it thinking they're over rated, lol.

 

[Munson]

I wasn't sad to see my Clio go. I loved it and enjoyed it a lot, but I didn't look in my rear view mirror when driving away in my new shed. Not really missed it since. Sometimes I do wonder where it is though, and how it's being treated.

Maybe you feel that your new car just isn't as much fun? Although I suppose it's perfectly normal to miss something that you put so much effort into. Personally I wouldn't go back. Not a hope. It was a great car, but I wouldn't have upgraded if I didn't want to.

Just my experience.

 

[aucky]

I don't think I could bare to sell mine.

Even when I get my next car I'll be keeping the Trophy. Beside the fact it does what it's designed for better than almost anything else, I just don't want to sell it

Its worth more to me as a car than the cash I could get for it.

 

[deutsche_blonde]

Yes I miss mine, although not sure whether that's actually the driving experience rather than the car itself. I thought a diesel for Mon to Fri commuting, MX5 for wk'end blasting would satisfy me. I was wrong.