5 years today since I joined this forum. It is testament to the forum that I continue to contribute despite not owning an FL2 since 2013.

Many notable things have happened over the course of my time on here, including:

The epic snow of 2010.
Patented, serrated, snow groove winter tyres
Organised an off roading day in the Peak District
Started a new job
Finished my law degree

With my first house on the cards, it is bye bye car finance and hello older car for cash in April next year so another regeneration for me

Thanks for the input folks

PM sent to Martin. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

Be sorry to see you go Doc. All the best in your new adventures

I'll continue my input Rog Another change of vehicle next year will see me use other forums too but I'll still be knocking around

Cheers LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

I don't think other forums have the same level of 'reasoned' input that this forum has. Most Ive looked at have mainly been aimed at modifications and go faster bolt ons (Vectra and Astra forums were full of it)

This forum is excellent in that you can get info on anything at all, and LR actively monitor it which proves how worthwhile a forum Freel2 is.

Glad your sticking around if nothing else than for free legal advice

Any advice I give is most certainly limited but I'm happy to help if I know something about whatever subject crops up. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

Hope all goes well with you Doc

Have you decided on your next mode of transport Doc? I'm also possibly leaving FL2 ownership for the next rung on the property ladder. I have been looking at the "cheap and cheerful" end of the car market. I need an estate ideally so have considered one of these;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-Jaguar-X-Ty...2ee4152d95

V6, 4wd for under £3k seems, on paper, good value!

Not yet. A Subaru Legacy Wagon or Outback is the current leader. Either 2.0 or 2.5 (both auto) and tax isn't too bad (bands I and J I believe).

I only like the X-Type with silver or graphite interior trim. The wood just makes it feel too old. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

Quick pinch me someone, The Doctor getting an Auto  p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

I must be getting old

I won't if I end up with another hatchback but I thought I'd go that route with an estate car based on research online. Notwithstanding a test drive of course.

 LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

One of Jeremy Clarkson's more reasonable quotes " there comes a time in a man's life when he knows in his heart that the time has come to buy a people carrier" .
Luckily for me I have been there and moved on as the kids grew up. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE