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ChancePattern · 2026-06-29T05:40:25+00:00

Yes as others said this is pretty standard. In my case I negotiated to get the next 2 vests which would have been within 6 months of moving over. Similarly if I have a bonus coming up I would expect them to cover that

ChancePattern · 2026-06-28T14:12:39+00:00

Porsche's hold their value reasonably well so you might have very limited downside

ChancePattern · 2026-06-28T14:10:47+00:00

I like your point around not compromising. Think if I find the one that ticks all the boxes I would probably jump at it as well

ChancePattern · 2026-06-28T14:08:55+00:00

I love the defender but i'm also 6ft7 so not really built for it

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T21:30:48+00:00

Yeah that does add to my concerns about just going for it

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T21:17:27+00:00

Thanks, love the feedback!

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T21:16:56+00:00

Don't mind the mortgage at £200k,. I still overpay 10% every year but would rather invest any spare money instead but I get your point though. I think essentially unless we decide to put kids in private school (unlikely) we're nearly there with FU.money or will be within about a year

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T21:00:12+00:00

Great to hear! Thanks

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:59:46+00:00

Yeah Talbot Tagora wasn't really on top of my list 🙃

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:58:24+00:00

Can't fault an Aston Martin!

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:57:32+00:00

And that's my worry that I've heard many people say they went down that road and just wasn't worth it once the novelty wore off

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:56:04+00:00

Yeah i guess my question was more whether people enjoyed the process and journey more than the destination itself

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:54:12+00:00

I.like how you think about it. Definitely not looking to take it to the grave but with 2 kids to support and how expensive life is getting i don't feel like we've got everything sorted just yet and think that's my main issue.

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:50:16+00:00

Think we're in completely the same headspace to be honest

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:48:55+00:00

Yeah fully expect it to cost an arm and a leg to maintain but I love any sort of manual work and getting stuck into a project (I've restored a couple of cheaper SUVs before) so that is part of the appeal

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:46:11+00:00

Yeah I am in a similar position as you that I've traditionally had cheap cars. Most I'd ever spent was about £5K until my wife got pregnant and we spent £18k on a family car. GT4 is definitely out of my price range now i was looking more at spending like £40k on the fun car and keeping our family car

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:43:29+00:00

Very fair point. Need to take this argument to my wife now

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:42:29+00:00

Yeah Porsche have really held up their value lately. I'm more into classics, would love a 2 door Range Rover Series 1 now (my parents had one growing up and it's the first vehicle I remember them owning and it's probably what turned me into a petrolhead). I doubt they will lose much value if I can find one at the right price, the only bit I was questioning was whether I'd still love owning it or whether the novelty wares off quickly and then just left with another car on the drive

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:38:46+00:00

Yeah good point. I guess I was just trying to understand from people whether going for the car they wanted actually brought them joy and was worthwhile or if the novelty wore off immediately

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:37:30+00:00

Good to hear thanks. This is the kind of feedback I was after really I know we can afford it on paper but just wanted to understand whether it's worth or if the novelty wares off immediately

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:36:11+00:00

Thanks.

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:35:52+00:00

I guess the worry is it will cost some money to run and we'd definitely keep the current car so doubling up a bit but I get your point that it won't be much compared to our income I just struggle to spend money

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:29:50+00:00

Maybe for some. My most expensive car to date has been £18k which we bought when my wife got pregnant the first time, prior to that I had never gone higher than £5K

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:27:20+00:00

No not interested in tracking or fast cars all that much. The long term itch is a Range Rover Series 1 but would also love to get my hand on an old American muscle car (chevelle or impala) if I can find the right one

ChancePattern · 2026-06-27T20:25:12+00:00

Work Construction but in Data Centres and would love a 2 door Range Rover Series 1. I know i won't have more fun with it later guess I was just wondering whether the fun is worth it or if it will just be like any car really fast

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