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Considering he's younger than me would you like to let me know what insurance company he's with as there's no way I could get, let alone afford insurance on that kind of vehicle at his age!!!

Yes, my parents are the same - I've been banned by my mother from ever getting a bike (ahem bike, what bike?) my theory being that if your going fast enough then you wont survive to worry about explaining yourself to your parents :-)

This market is SO slow - Ascot no doubt to blame! - I'll off to clean the bathroom, if things speed up please shout loudly! Thank you :>)

JS - Yes I know, I think that's why he grins when I say I'll be after him when his written off, he knows even I can't manage that LOL
Insurance I know I've thought about that, at 21, mind you with a clean license and full no claims I think he's hoping but will leave him to find out himself, although his current car is relatively reasonable for him to insure (TPF&T basis) that one would be much more difficult and that's without the postcode nightmares of course.
But if he finds a way I'll let you know.

"at this stage, young, no commitments, mortgage"

But not at the next stage. Why not save the money now for the future rather than blowing it on a fast depreciating asset, and moaning in a few years' time that houses are just not affordable?

:-)

Kayak - can't put old heads on young shoulders......more mature eyes see the world differently. Property is way out of the question, if it was more affordable it would give an incentive but I think like many youngsters - round here anyway - they are resigned to owning a home being something for much later life. Shame...I remember being 21 and us getting our first property, but it least it was feasible then.

Either Ascot or waiting to see if US can break through 13700 on Mortgage report.

Just been doing some digging around whilst waiting for the market. Can't even get a quote on the Beemer. Value of car after 3 years approximately half of purchase price. Good luck!

Think we've got to wait for the Americans to wake up before anythign happens, so best get some other work done :-(

Back again before doing lunch....oh what he would buy wouldn't be new-new JS, he's worked out the brand new ones aren't worth bothering with even if you can afford them, which he can't...it would be newer then the one he's got currently LOL

Doing ham sarnies here for number 2 son and mate - in midst of exams these past few weeks bless 'em - and a tuna one for me but I can russle up another sarnie if anyone wants one?

stockbunny, houses are perfectly affordable for those who plan for them. Just ask him to work out how much he'd save over 5 years by driving a reasonable second-hand car rather than the latest new beamer convertible, in monthly payments and insurance premiums. That is how much money he is thowing away. 30K perhaps?

Don't think it's anything to do with young or old heads to be honest, I know many people who spent a lot as youngsters and still do as adults, they have little to show for it, and a few who spent little and now have the money to afford a great lifestyle. Spending money isn't something you stop doing at any given age.

I don't spend money... I give it all to the charity called pension fund managers :-)

Cheese and onion toastie I think for lunch. Tea Grommit?

zzzz zzzz zzzz

LOL JS ;>)
Kayak - we'll agree to disagree on how affordable property is I think. Anyone fancy a slice of cherry and walnut cake?

Ohhh lovely thanks Bunny. Do you think we'd better leave a slice next to sleeping beauty as well?

Gawd! I think I'm supposed to wake him up...but can't remember when...I'll take him a cup of coffee give him a call and stand well back in case it's too early - yes leave him a slice for later ;>)

Come on Bunny wake him with a kiss :-)

I wont answer that Opto on account of the fact my response would not be seemingly to this hour of the day or ladylike! ;>)

Don't forget the single red rose ;-)

I will be asking where people would like the rose deposited if you two don't pack it in!
;>)

I said wake me in an hour not 10 to 2 in the afternoon.

(Trundles off to the shower room)

Tell you what I'll wake you up at a decent time tomorrow K. However it'll be a bucket of cold water and perhaps a dead stinking fish on your pillow, not a nice fragrant rose :-)

LOL I think he could pass on that amazing offer JS ;>)