I need help

[Dippydog]

Since retiring 3 yrs ago I don't cover anywhere near the mileage I used to do yet I now have three cars-1995 960 2.9L auto saloon,2000 V70 2.4 petrol manual and 2000 Omega 3.0L auto saloon.I have no off road parking and rent a lock up single car garage about quarter of a mile from home[there are none any closer]yet I'm now tempted by an S70 auto that's on e-bay at present I know full well I don't need a fourth car-especially another big,thirsty one-I've not really got anywhere to keep another one and I can think of all sorts of other arguments as to why I shouldn't buy another one,yet I'm so,so tempted Do I need help

[Whippy]

You live in Scunthorpe, of course you need help.

[Laird Scooby]

I think also that you need help - to find a suitable storage facility for the fourth car!

Seriously though, i was in a similar position a few years back - Rover 827 Coupe, Rover 827 Sterling, Jeep Cherokee XJ 4.0HO and Volvo 760 GLE.

I then lost my lock-up garage and although the Jeep was already up for sale (the Volvo was the replacement) i was still stuck with having to sell one of the other two which in the end was the 827 Coupe.

Only you can decide how many is too many and while it's nice having a fleet of cars, it can be a burden at times. I would say decide which of your current fleet are definite keepers then decide whether you can run all 4 cars, if you can't, sell one of them (not the keeper) to provide space for the fourth - however, if the 4th one is likely to be a "passing fancy", keep all three of your current ones, run the 4th for the experience of owning/driving it and then sell it on or if it wins a place in your heart, decide which of the others to sell.

Even at three cars, unless you're fairly fit and active and can keep on top of them yourself, you're always playing catch up and the once enjoyable hobby becomes a chore.
That's the time to put your hands up and decide what's going to give.

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

I think also that you need help - to find a suitable storage facility for the fourth car!

Seriously though, i was in a similar position a few years back - Rover 827 Coupe, Rover 827 Sterling, Jeep Cherokee XJ 4.0HO and Volvo 760 GLE.

I then lost my lock-up garage and although the Jeep was already up for sale (the Volvo was the replacement) i was still stuck with having to sell one of the other two which in the end was the 827 Coupe.

Only you can decide how many is too many and while it's nice having a fleet of cars, it can be a burden at times. I would say decide which of your current fleet are definite keepers then decide whether you can run all 4 cars, if you can't, sell one of them (not the keeper) to provide space for the fourth - however, if the 4th one is likely to be a "passing fancy", keep all three of your current ones, run the 4th for the experience of owning/driving it and then sell it on or if it wins a place in your heart, decide which of the others to sell.

Even at three cars, unless you're fairly fit and active and can keep on top of them yourself, you're always playing catch up and the once enjoyable hobby becomes a chore.
That's the time to put your hands up and decide what's going to give.

Psychotherapeutic!
Very good way of processing your future feelings towards sorting out the best way to proceed.
It recognises the desire, gives alternatives and even finds a solution, if buying the fourth car turns out to be a step too far!

My hat is raised🎩.

[griston64]

Originally Posted by Dippydog

Since retiring 3 yrs ago I don't cover anywhere near the mileage I used to do yet I now have three cars-1995 960 2.9L auto saloon,2000 V70 2.4 petrol manual and 2000 Omega 3.0L auto saloon.I have no off road parking and rent a lock up single car garage about quarter of a mile from home[there are none any closer]yet I'm now tempted by an S70 auto that's on e-bay at present I know full well I don't need a fourth car-especially another big,thirsty one-I've not really got anywhere to keep another one and I can think of all sorts of other arguments as to why I shouldn't buy another one,yet I'm so,so tempted Do I need help

What do you mean........you've only got three Volvo's

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by griston64

What do you mean........you've only got three Volvo's

He only has 2 at the moment Mark! He's tempted by a 3rd, the S70 auto, he also has the 3.0 Omega that i seem to recall from another thread is a definite keeper................

[griston64]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

He only has 2 at the moment Mark! He's tempted by a 3rd, the S70 auto, he also has the 3.0 Omega that i seem to recall from another thread is a definite keeper................

Even more reason to go for it then !

[ITSv40]

I found four cars were too much, so the Rolls had to go, after 33 years, and now I am down to three very usable cars - each for their own purpose, but nice to stand in front of the garage and decide 'which one shall we take'.

[griston64]

Originally Posted by ITSv40

I found four cars were too much, so the Rolls had to go, after 33 years, and now I am down to three very usable cars - each for their own purpose, but nice to stand in front of the garage and decide 'which one shall we take'.

Did you keep the chauffeur on ?

[ITSv40]

Originally Posted by griston64

Did you keep the chauffeur on ?

We were never posh enough to warrant a chauffeur, so made do with a poverty spec owner driver saloon.