Lexx

What's your budget? Jurgen at JM-Imports has recently started imported US vehicles. Based on his success with JDM cars, they should be top notch. Newera Imports would also be worth a shout.

You know my feelings on that engine Ian So much want. I'd love to buy a z32 with a blown engine and drop a LS2 in.

That's a pretty fair quote I think. 4 claims in 2 yrs is gonna ring alarm bells with any underwriter.

Nice to see some things don't change....

If you're willing to travel, then one of the best places in the country for custom work is AAS Exhausts in Newcastle.

I was sorely tempted by one back in 2010. I test drove a Rousch tuned 2007. Loved the looks and the sound. But the ride is horrendous, corners like a Bus, and the interior trim just isn't up to scratch in quality or looks. In the end I went for the VXR8 to fill my V8 need.

jm-imports may be able to help out. Or perhaps A1 Jap Spares

If you are only using a hotel as a base to see everything, and will be spending your time sight seeing an eating out, the I highly recommend staying in 'Yotel'. It's only 2 blocks walk from Times Square. It's clean, modern, has access to the largest terrace bar in NYC, and as much muffins and tea/coffee as you can eat.

That's not far off the truth Dave! We've a 1 in 5 chance of twins again!

Andy - Elgrand was no good in the end. I'm too bloody tall!! As for the plate - retention was due next month. If its on a car it's free, saves paying for another yrs retention. I'm actually very impressed with it so far. Lots of gadgets and toys. Storage everywhere in it. And the Ford Convers+ (colour dash cluster) is a great thing. The 2.2 diesel is quite pokey, and gives a nice kick on boost that I wasn't expecting.

Collected and pics: Full driving review to follow.

You could use a plastidip spray to repair it. Failing that, zmanalex will have them in stock.

Possibly a contractor? The station is on shut down so there are lots of contractors around. There are a few black ones in town though

It's literally down the road too. 5 mins walk from the Engine to the pub we're using as a base, and another 2 mins to the car park we're using

There are dedicated companies that provide one day insurance. A quick google should pop up some places.

We actually looked and the estate Mondeo Titanium X Sport. But you can't turn off the passenger airbag, so that was game over for it. Hence the S-Max. Same chassis and interior styling, just bigger!! lol

Sick of the sight of those bridges! Welcome back mate. Me and Mart work in Rosyth now, so if you're around our way when on a visit to your east coast empire then drop me a line and we'll get you a drive of the boat.

Well, with the arrival of my twin boys 5 weeks ago, my small sports cars are temporarily numbered. After much searching and test driving involving a brief deposit on an X-Trail, a longer deposit on a Nissan Elgrand, we have finally found a car that does everything we want and can transport the whole family and all the paraphernalia. I give you the new Lexx family mobile; It's the 2.2 diesel, titanium X sport. Full review and non dealer photos to come once I get time.

We pick a car up on Wednesday. Finally.

I think it's pretty good value (for a new car) in the current market. There are better cars second hand to be has for that money. But for a new from the factory car, it's a good shout. How much is the equivelant spec MX5 cc, or VW Scirocco R?

My wife took me car shopping for Valentines day. Much better than a card!

It's standard. But some people have lost or sold on the BT adapter that slots into the cradle.

+1 on the Sat Nav. Don't bother with it. For the budget you have, you are already limited. Pointless limiting yourself further. The Sat Nav is ok, but it doesn't take postcode imput, and you'd be better off spending £70 on a Garmin.

Bug eye impreza. EP3 civic type R Z32 Twin Turbo Ooooold M3 Oooooolder M5 Early model A6 3.0l RX8 Lots and lots of options for that price if you ain't worried about age. Personally though if I were getting rid of a sports car to save money, I'd spend £3k on a focus and see where finances were in 6 months and re-assess.

I do find it entertaining when people stop eating meat because 'meat is murder', but they continue to eat fish. I was a British Sea Fisheries Officer for Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency for a year on a patrol vessel and boarded countless boats. Live fish are dumped on a hopper to asphyxiate, and the sliced open and gutted whilst still alive. Dozens at any one time on any one boat. But killing a cow or pig is somehow much worse? Selective morals.