Reader's Drives - What's your current motor? :-)

Greatoldone
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Haven't seen a thread in here for this, so thought I'd start one. What's everyone tooling around in?

Here's mine - an Blue XF Portfolio. Picked up from the dealer pre-owned, she was a year old and had only done 4K.

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She replaced Kitty, my old S-type that I'd had for 10 years (on the left). The XF is called Netty. Which is short for Neytiri - another big blue cat:

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And yes, I am a gigantic Nerd. I know. 😁
 
elbeik
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My daily driver in Saudi Arabia where I am expatriated and work is a GLK350.

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Back home in Lebanon, I have a couple of restored modern classics.
1988 560SEC
1992 E60 AMG
1995 SL320

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Not shown still under restoration is a 1972 280SE.
 
dtf
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Love the 560SEC, I always had a soft spot for that shape. The 90s SL has aged very well too 😀
 
Calibre11
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elbeik elbeik
My daily driver in Saudi Arabia where I am expatriated and work is a GLK350.

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Back home in Lebanon, I have a couple of restored modern classics.
1988 560SEC
1992 E60 AMG
1995 SL320

w126_1.jpg 500E_1.jpg r129_3.jpg


Not shown still under restoration is a 1972 280SE.

Very nice...and look forward to seeing the 280SE!
 
Calibre11
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I've gone through several old and new Alfa Romeos. Back in Melbourne I have this one waiting for me...
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elbeik
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Calibre11 Calibre11
I've gone through several old and new Alfa Romeos. Back in Melbourne I have this one waiting for me...
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One of my favorite BMWs - the shark.
That and the 850.
There's something about the good old eighties coupes.
 
Hubert
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elbeik elbeik
One of my favorite BMWs - the shark.
That and the 850.
There's something about the good old eighties coupes.
I agree, very distinguished.
 
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I've gone through several old and new Alfa Romeos. Back in Melbourne I have this one waiting for me...
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Beautiful, one of my biggest regrets is getting rid of my 635
 
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1986 928S 310HP 4664 V8 and a 2016 Peugeot 2008 from which I don't even have made one picture yet...😁
 
elbeik
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^ Now look at that; my three favorite 80's coupes one page.
Fantastic car and great color.
 
dtf
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elbeik elbeik
^ Now look at that; my three favorite 80's coupes one page.

I wonder if that says anything about the users of this forum!
 
elbeik
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dtf dtf
I wonder if that says anything about the users of this forum!
They have good taste in the finer things in life 😀
 
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I am a big automotive fan, especially when it comes to performance vehicles. I have owned a number of performance cars including Alfa Romeo’s and BMW’s.

My daily drive at the moment is a BMW 550i M-Sport. I have been looking at upgrading it but I can’t bring myself to replace it as it is the best full sized family car I have ever driven. It ferociously fast, exceptionally agile and brilliantly composed while still carrying 5 people in luxurious comfort, unlike the newer 5 series which has become bloated and dull.

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While the BMW I quick I still turn to my modified twin turbo 300ZX slicktop when I really want some fun. It was stock and near new when imported from Japan almost 20 years ago after which I spend a number of years modifying it to significantly increased the performance as well as some cosmetic upgrades. It doesn’t see a lot of action these days as it is only a 2 seater but I still try to get it out when I can.

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We also have a soon to be replaced Mazda Premacy. I bought this for my partner who wanted a small practical car but she rarely drives it these days so it is time for a change

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Hubert
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Your 300ZX looks like it's a beast.
 
elbeik
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E-class AMG is your next upgrade after the 550.

That ZX is wicked!
 
dc42
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Picking this up tomorrow. Should be nicely valeted and sparkly.

XE R-Sport 240
 
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Greatoldone
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Nice. I tried to persuade the wife that she should get an XE as her new company car. 😎

She didn't listen though. She's getting a Hyundai Ioniq 😵‍💫😀
 
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Awesome car. Actually changing my current diesel xe to petrol. Best car I've ever driven.
 
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Picking this up tomorrow. Should be nicely valeted and sparkly.

XE R-Sport 240
 
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