Cooks Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 On saturday I test drove a Vauxhall Meriva and a Citroen C4 as I liked both models. I was looking for a Diesel so that ruled out a lot that were available so after a second test drive I opted for the Vauxhall Meriva not BRAND new but an 08 plate so almost, as it was slightly larger than the C4 and I just preferred the drive. I pick him up Thursday, all being well, he's black with black tinted windows at the back which I thought was great as one of my sons gets car sick if the sun comes through at him. Sorry just had to share my excitement, as I have saved all my wages for a new car for AGES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Congratulations Does he have a name yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 yes Kooey As his number plate starts KO0 and I said 'oooh that what I will call him' to hubby and it's stuck, he's not even here yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 The car we have now was our first ever brand new car (he's nearly 3 now) and we were really excited too Can't help it He's called Arthur by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Wonderful. Has it got that sexy new car smell? I have a diesel peugeot and I get nearly sixty miles to the gallon and £35 annual road tax I don't think It's the sort of car I could name. I do covet a VW camper and I'm trying to win one with Dorset Cereals ... some hope Now, such a camper would have to have a name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 The car we have now was our first ever brand new car (he's nearly 3 now) and we were really excited too Can't help it He's called Arthur by the way! The one I have how is a Citroen Picasso and like you I bought him brand spanking new, but the depreciation was so great I thought I would buy almost new and save a bit.. My current car is called Pablo! DA he's a year old so I dont have the new car smell, but I got it with my current car and had to put an airfreshner in there as it drove me mad.. When I get him I will take his picture, he is rather gorgeous! edited to add, I have just thought of another name for my new car.... Koo Koo Kachu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 It has to be Alvin then Cooks !! Great news, congrats on the new motor - lucky girlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I have a Picasso and it is called 'the egg'. My OH hates it, because you need a six lane motorway to turn it round and a whole car park to park it in, the turning circle is pants . I quite like it, comfortable seats, high driving position etc. He has never forgiven me for not buying a Berlingo. I liked it but not as much as my Picasso, but with hind sight the Berlingo would have been a better car for our lifestyle, but it was my first new car and I wanted it to be a car. Congrats on the new car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Congratulations Cookie !! Alvin is a much better name . My car is called "Fred" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Congratulations Cookie, enjoy him. My Picasso is six years old now.......I would quite like a new car too, but I don't think I'll get one unless I win the lottery Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Thats brill well done, tinted windows eh? break out the rap music madam! Do get it valeted though for the new car smell, my 8 month old car smells brand new when it has had a valet - fools me in to thinking there isn't really 26,000 miles on the clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 My car is called Einstein but it is a Smart car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 I love the name Alvin not sure hubs would though thanks Cloots, I would dearly love a car like yours though :lol: Yes tinted windows at back and reart but more because it came with them than I requested them, but they are great for my OS who gets horribly sick in cars at times. so no rap music for me Chickencam - Yes that is the one thing I do not like about my picasso, the turning lock, shame as it lets the car down I think. I will be sad to see Pablo go, he's been a trusty friend He is the exclusive model so he has all the mod cons so when I looked for another car I couldn't get a basic one, it didn't feel right.. Tasha - it will come valeted and network q'd ect so I will have a good sniff when I pick him up. thanks everyone, I am stupidly excited, haven't been this excited since hubby bought me a shiny cherry red Citroen AX off the dealers showroom floor for me when I was his girlfriend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I am stupidly excited, haven't been this excited since hubby bought me a shiny cherry red Citroen AX off the dealers showroom floor for me when I was his girlfriend. Hey, where do you find a BF to buy you a car? ? When I was first married in 1978 I used to drive hubby's brand new TR7 when he was away on assignments Little cars used to try to burn me off at traffic lights ... what fun .... I was very blond then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 hubs is a keeper I have to admit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Not sure where I have gone wrong then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 hey your not doing bad at all, yours lets you have chickens upon chickens, mines drawn the line at 4 for now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Congratulations on your new car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 well I collected him today and have called him Jack, as in Black Jack... cos well errrm he's Black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Have fun cruisin' ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 ooooh I bet she is driving around the village with all her windows down and load base music BLARING from the stereo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 wearing her shades too givin it some ................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Yep, the teenage lads will be sooo jealous! Cookie - you poser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Cooks won't see this for ages - she's out drooling over poor Jack! It'll need a wash soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
