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One car I never wanted was an open topped sports car, my sister has one. I like to be enclosed in a car not open to the elements!

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Very much like your Mazda Buttercup.

I am happy with my VW Beetle. It is getting on a bit now, 10 years old but goes so well. I love all the roominess at the front and what other car has a flower holder?

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I know - it's lovely isn't it, although most MX5 enthusiasts turn their noses up at the graphics (put on by previous Japanese owner) but I love them but can't sneak off anywhere as everyone recognises the car - not that I do a lot of sneaking you understand

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[QUOTE=Elizabeth;75145]Very much like your Mazda Buttercup.

Thanks Elizabeth - it does always put a smile on your face as lovely to drive.

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Hello Buttercup, What a beautiful photo of your Mazda car. Did you have the special paint-job arranged yourself, or was it already looking swish like that?

(Definitely not one for travelling with the dogs)!!!


Rainbow

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The graphics on the car were put on by the owner in Japan before it was imported to UK in 2006. Some hate them, others quite like them - I love them. I have got two dogs in the car before just to take down to my Mums about a mile away. I quite like the idea of driving on a hot summers day with the hood down with Jasmine, my Saluki , in the front seat but I don't think she would be too impressed

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You should have a picture of Jasmine sitting behind the wheel (stationary of course) - with the hood down, wearing a pair of sunglasses, and yourself in the passenger seat.

Lovely name - suits the breed.


Rainbow

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I drive a KIA Ceed diesel which I got for £1000 less than the price of the petrol model, also being able to con the very young saleman, via info from a car supermarket, I now drive a car which makes me very happy.

I also took out a three year service contract for £695 inclusive of parts and labour.

It does 60mpg on long runs and nearly 50mpg around town so it is ecconomical.

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Got yourself a bargain there Antibrown!


Rainbow

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I think I did Chris and seeing that the car now costs more than a £1000 extra to buy makes it more of a bargin.