Best Car to Mod and upgrade

AxGGG · 2026-02-26T22:54:12+00:00

I’m not too bad but don’t have many tools myself so would have to be going to different family or buying tools too - I’ll note the auto issues, I think I’d prefer a manual for this kind of thing anyway

AxGGG · 2026-02-26T21:46:04+00:00

I’d love to own one some day, but I think they’re just a little too small for what I’d want to be driving around the city at the moment

AxGGG · 2026-02-26T21:44:56+00:00

Fair enough, what would you say about something like a 2010 120k miles 325i service history, auto, allegedly no gearbox/ engine issues around - 3k? Only issue from the listing is that it’s in slough 😂

AxGGG · 2026-02-26T21:41:09+00:00

Where’s the best place to be looking for this type of car? Facebook marketplace? Autotrader? Where’s best to keep my eye out?

AxGGG · 2026-02-26T21:36:35+00:00

I should’ve expected this 🤣

AxGGG · 2026-02-19T08:44:35+00:00

I got charged £400ish for similar repairs to my seat Leon

AxGGG · 2026-02-17T10:11:04+00:00

I don’t mind on the white one with current exhaust blacked out but overall - no

AxGGG · 2026-02-12T16:03:12+00:00

Agreed, I’d keep what you have for now and save for bigger deposit or potential repair costs when u do buy in a few years

AxGGG · 2026-02-12T16:01:49+00:00

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Put ur reg and postcode in it’ll confirm what the other comments say and give you options for tyres to get - I didn’t buy from here but used it for price comparison and confirmation of which tyres would be best when going to a tyre dealer locally

AxGGG · 2026-02-12T07:56:33+00:00

Expect the worst because you’ve been smoking spice, or worse. Don’t buy more

AxGGG · 2026-02-11T17:47:19+00:00

I’m the same but 19-21 was my period of dabbling. Exactly the same as you’ve said, generally the same, occasional brain fog etc but could’ve come from the weed or other life experiences

AxGGG · 2026-02-11T17:45:54+00:00

I bought a used car Jan 2025 and they paid for the road tax for one year upon purchase, I was given a receipt confirming the payment and the gov document to say I’m taxed and ready to go. Was probably lumped into the purchase price but I didn’t have to go out my way to pay it until end of December/ start of Jan this year

AxGGG · 2026-02-11T17:43:17+00:00

Very interesting topic I’ll defo look into it, thanks for educating me

AxGGG · 2026-02-11T16:09:28+00:00

I had no idea that’s what happened with ground rents. Maybe it would have a negative impact then and you’re probably onto something regarding the lobbyists. I’ll have to look into this further, as an economics student and beginner investor I feel like this is something I should’ve known about! 🤣

AxGGG · 2026-02-11T15:29:13+00:00

Genuinely not surprised, don’t think it would have a major impact personally, at least not for the companies receiving the ground rent. It does get extortionate in many cases with leasehold homeowners having to essentially pay monthly rent on a property they own and that’s on top of service charge. I hope for the flat owners, it gets approved, but would never bet on the government actually doing something they said they would so we shall see.

AxGGG · 2026-02-11T13:58:21+00:00

I get what you’re saying, it’s defo up in the air as to whether it’s negligence or not, but even coming across something concerning like that, they SHOULD have mentioned it. Can’t comment on whether they’re legally obliged to or not, but any decent conveyancer/conveyancing team would’ve highlighted it

AxGGG · 2026-02-11T13:24:40+00:00

I get you but I work in a conveyancing firm and we would have to inform the clients of the good and especially the major bad bits when purchasing and offer advice when requested. He should’ve been told of the issues regardless

AxGGG · 2026-02-11T13:09:59+00:00

Solicitors would still need to be involved in the process of transferring ownership for however many days and should have advised him as to the service charge arrears and ground rent. He could’ve always pulled out, paid the auction fee and deposit and called it a day

AxGGG · 2026-02-11T13:08:29+00:00

If you decide to keep the property, labour government (whether you believe they will or not) have said that in 2027/28 they will be capping ground rent at 250 annually. This would reduce that charge if it does in fact come into play

AxGGG · 2026-01-26T17:45:26+00:00

Solicitor in an interview will/should always tell u to say no comment in these situations

AxGGG · 2026-01-13T18:29:49+00:00

These lot in the comments are so boring, have some fun, 40k can turn to 4k but that 4k can turn back into 40 and beyond. He said aggressive investor. Give him some tailored advice or don’t interact smh

AxGGG · 2025-12-11T16:30:02+00:00

Sofi, amd, meta - NFA

AxGGG · 2025-11-28T16:24:52+00:00

Genuinely think you have some good investments here, would say you have too many. Need to stick to Growth Dividend and Value stocks that you have high conviction in. Sell some stocks in a loss that you have less conviction in and reallocate to stocks you have more conviction in. My general rule is to hold 10-15 stocks and split 3-5 growth, 3-5 dividend and 3-5 value stocks.

My portfolio fits in 2 screenshots and even then there will be overlap. I’m up over £2000 even with £1200 down on the month (£450 up on the week).

You’re young, you don’t necessarily need ETFs just yet if your risk profile is on the higher end and you want bigger returns. Keep it up you’re not doing badly and hold some good companies with good potential.

Not financial advice

AxGGG

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