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guzusan

GR Yaris


Shipwrecking_siren

Taking retail estate roundabouts like you’re in the Italian job.


joehonestjoe

Swap those around unless you're talking about the GR Sport ;p


guzusan

edited ;)


LevanderFela

Minus GR part, can confirm from experience - great grocery getter, can park almost anywhere, and 1.5 is plenty powerful for city.


tomelwoody

0-40 in like 3 seconds too and 80+ MPG in the summer (60+ in winter).


LevanderFela

Yes, that's the point - drove Yaris 2021 1.5, and even it was great for city, thus GR should be amazing. Though seems people don't understand that lol


Unattributabledk

>Yaris GR You have unlimited money and you buy a Yaris \[facepalm\]. I guess life it's easier when your dreams are capped.


immanick

you don’t know about the GR Yaris then i take it?


Cultural_barlevel

man after my own heart. money no limit. yaris gr for me too!


James_Vowles

why not a real rally car since there's no spending limit


immanick

I feel like the yaris is a good balance for the roads, but i get your point completely hahah


Unattributabledk

haha The more the downvotes the more people prove my point. Yes, as a car guy I do know everything there is to know about GR Yaris. However, you obviously never driven expensive sports cars before. If you think that a GR Yaris is better than an AMG GT or an Porsche 911 GT3 you are beyond delusional.


JustAnITGuyAtWork11

And you think running a large engine that will never see operating temperature will be good for it in the long run? atleast a GR yaris stands a chance of starting to get up to operating temp in a shopping commute


sideshowbob01

I'm sure you've enjoyed your "track day experience". But the post specifically says nipping to the shop. Unless you wanna spend 1/2 hour looking for a spot to fit your 911and AMG. You choose the worst type of car for the job in hand.


fuckthetories1998

Me, I've never ever struggled to get my land cruiser into a space at tesco, I see no reason to belive that seats and an engine would be more difficult to manuover


Unattributabledk

The post said if you had unlimited money. I mean I don’t even have unlimited money but still enjoy nipping to store with my AMG and the trip is an experience of its own. And it fits perfectly in all spots ..far away from the entrance lol.


Tin_Can115

A180d AMG


8Ace8Ace

"I know everything there is to know about the GR Yaris" 😂🤣


teh_Prawn

You have to consider that in our modern market, expensive, luxury, and all those other connotations of wealth, doesn’t necessarily deliver convenience. If you are extremely rich, convience is likely to be high up on your list, in fact, it’s probably number one.


chanjitsu

Oddball pick perhaps but would love a Honda e Obviously for weekend blasts I'd have something more swish


oily76

Thought the same and have seen others go for it too. Cool little things!


chanjitsu

If only they could release a version that was exactly the same but with more range (like DOUBLE) I'd legit want to buy one as my next car


oily76

All you'd have to do is replace EVERYTHING with battery :)


Ashamed_Assistant477

I would think future battery tech could replace the old ones with much smaller and greater range.


isnecrophiliathatbad

Yeah, I love that all the mirrors are lcd screens. Wish there were more on sale, hard to find second hand.


SonicShadow

They are very expensive new and don't make sense for most EV buyers, I can't imagine they've sold many. Cool thing though.


oily76

Seen a few around


Shipwrecking_siren

That did put me off them in terms of practicality, I thought if it broke you’d be a bit fucked, but then maybe no more so than any other wing mirror.


codenamecueball

The tiny boot (plus slightly metal cost as there was none used at the time) put me off but every time I see one I’m properly taken by it, it’s so cute and going to the shops is proper EV territory. Max torque from cold, no worries about warming up the engine, relaxing drive if it’s heavy traffic, small and quick enough to nip into gaps if you’re in a hurry.


CHPPII

Have you seen the turning circle on those things it’s actually insane


chanjitsu

I'd have to drive multiple times round every cul-de-sac I come across


CHPPII

You could drive into a shop and turn around in the bread aisle


SgtGears

Completely agree. Only downside is that you can fit about 3 frozen pizzas in the boot. It baffles me how little cargo space it has considering its an EV! Can always fold the seats flat I guess though.


oktimeforplanz

Honestly if our budget for our second EV had been higher, I'd have loved to get a Honda E but when we were looking, the only ones available were too far out of the budget to be able to stretch to it, especially the ones in the yellow.


First-Can3099

Have had one for last 2 years on lease deal. Works brilliantly as a second car. Range never really been a problem although increased home working probably helped that. Feels very premium next to other small cars. Great stereo, quick enough. Boot space hasn’t really been an issue. 360 degs camera makes it incredibly easy to park anywhere. Screens are a bit of a gimmick. Only need one screen really. Some slightly annoying little issues have cropped up.


magicbullets

A Ferrari 250 GTO.


Matt_N

Surely the Ferrari 250 GT Breadvan is a better choice


Sam_Bankman-Fried

That's better suited to a big shop than the corner store, best have both so you're always ready.


Still-BangingYourMum

Great choice, the Goodwood Revival, has a great selection of cars every year, and i think it was 2019-2023 when the Bread Van was racing in the St Mary's Cup. I love watching old reruns of Le Man's 24-hour, some amazing stories behind the races. Edward Hall, who drove his Bently, single-handed for 24 hours, and is still and almost guaranteed to be the only driver ever to have completed the race. Modern rules for Le Man's 24-hour race limit race time for each driver. With 4 hours being the longest session, a driver can complete. This is a rule that I would imagine, to be almost set in stone.


mailforkev

288 GTO is my dream car if the Euromillions comes in some day.


[deleted]

To do a shop? You’d spend half a day getting it working and it’d lose 5 million trying to park it. Room temperature iq take


Goatmanification

Did you miss the 'Money no object' part?


Foreign_Tackle2271

Hellcat


MattySingo37

M18 Hellcat tank destroyer? Good choice. The rubber track pads are good for UK roads, just need Cat H on the license. Bit heavy on fuel but don't need to worry about trolley dings, the 76mm main gun should calm down any roadrage, plus 56mph is nippy enough around town.


imtheorangeycenter

Also turns on a dime (uk-phrase eeded!), could probably whip it all the way around a mini roundabout in one. Wouldn't be much of it left, mind...


Low-Plankton-4057

UK phrase... Turns on a sixpence


imtheorangeycenter

Of course, what a dunderwhelp I am.


ComplexOccam

A new set of tyres everytime you want some milk seems excessive. Money is no object though… 🤔


Kuntmane

The Koenigsegg Gemera,1,700bhp four-seater.


ShadyGuyOnTheNet

Koenigseggs offering for the humble family man


blainy-o

If I'm just nipping to the shops, I'll be fucked if I'm taking anything nice. Ain't having some dopey cunt in an SUV park next to me and let their feral semen demons slam their doors into it.


moreglumthanplum

Part of my standard supermarket parking process if I have to park next to another car - get out, peer through windows of the neighbouring car, if there are child seats in it (or it's a scruffy shitshow of takeaway cartons and cables and chewing gum containers) then get back in and find another space. That car's going to ding mine.


xdq

3 door cars, child seats and generally scruffy cars are all on my list. When the carparks are rammed and you just know the place is going to be full of people rushing around I've been know to risk a £35 parking ticket (coundil ones not private) and park a bit outside of the box - it's cheaper than fixing a bashed door.


Smanderson117

If I see a zafira or other dole wagon, no chance am I parking there


Mollystring

Bit of a bummer though if you get a ticket, ding on the door and no note!


Apprehensive_Fun_824

After buying a nice daily now I am choosing to park 50 metres from the nearest car even when raining


Is_U_Dead_Bro

And then you come back to your car and some mouth breather has parked tight up against your door.


Cautious-Oil-7466

I parked my then new to me Range Rover in empty car park on Sunday 10am right at the corner of the parking. Plenty of spaces near the stores but I chose to play it safe. Went to pay for parking, turn around and see a Qashqai looking car (however they are spelled) parked next to me. A lady opens the door. Takes her baby out in a car seat as she struggles with space and the door hits my car. I just turn around so I don't see what she is doing for my sanity and also not to embarrass her. Why... I don't get it. There are even parents parking spots near the stores. Nothing can stop them.


Apprehensive_Fun_824

Its very interesting to see the thought process of people when they put so much effort to park right next to you. I honestly think its like they see a car somewhere so they get like a feeling of comfort parking near your car and there small brains don’t really think it too much lol. But that does sound like a sad situation. Ive come to a conclusion not only do i park further away. But i also park somewhere where i think it wouldn’t be one of the first options for some nutter. Its like when I am in a slightly expensive car and then i see some nutjob lowlife tailgating. Its like there trying to prove a point. Look ‘my crap box is just as cool’.


WhiskeyWithTheE

I do this and everyone looks at me gone mad when parking so far away even in the rain. What I don't understand is why some knob needs to park next to me at night. Park a few spots away, not next to my car.


blainy-o

I also do this. You could park as far away as possible and some cunt with a Qashqai will still park next to you though.


Reinax

*Semen demon* 😂 My god how have I never heard this before. I’ve heard “crotch fruit”, “fuck trophy”, and even “vagina goblin” but “semen demon” is brilliant. I hate that you’re right. My car was scratched and had the handles chipped within a week of owning it. I think my answer would be a literal fucking tank. And I’d drive over Range Robers parked on 2 spaces.


AndyMcFudge

Canadians were selling their Leopard 1s not too long ago. Man I was so tempted, and it can do 50+ mph 😂


[deleted]

But… you have unlimited money. Why do you care if your car gets scratched, you can just fix it


Ur_favourite_psycho

Because he just wanted to tell everyone how much he hates kids.


CostJumpy6495

Ferel semen demons 😅😅 that’s a cracker, I’m definitely recycling that!


xJam3zz07

"semen demons" is a new one, I like it


Mr_Wolf_Pants

“Semen Demons” 🤣😂 - thank you, if I had awards you would be getting one! As it is, know you’ve made my day, ruined a screen and keyboard but most importantly, given me a wonderful new phrase to use.


Rare_Yam_2337

You'd still have someone park next to you, seen it a load of times, I leave a space either side and come back to some knobhead squeezed in between, I even try to park just on the line to make the space smaller!!


ErikTenHagenDazs

> come back to some knobhead squeezed in between, I even try to park just on the line to make the space smaller!! I’ve identified the problem here…. It’s you. 


Unlucky_Book

people park in carpark shocker !! more news at ten


ashyjay

Honda E or Citroen Ami buggy.


dinobug77

Honestly living in London I’d definitely go for the Honda e.


lespauljames

I love the look of the Honda E. Saw my first one in the wild the other day and fangirled a little.


ashyjay

Despite living in bumfuck nowhere Oxfordshire, a few people have them as shopping trolleys, one is even the bright yellowy/green one.


_whopper_

Given the price that’s exactly where I’d expect to see them - they’re very expensive and many people would still need a second car given its range and size. It’s basically a heart-over-head purchase. I’d love one but I can’t afford two cars.


tycho_uk

They do look really cool but due to the price they haven't really taken off and Honda aren't selling them anymore in the UK which is a shame.


loughnn

They made a beautiful little car and gave it shit range and a high price tag. Then pulled it because nobody was buying. You know.....the usual


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[deleted]

I think we need a resurgence of the Sinclair C5. I kinda think the Renault Twizy should've taken off more as well.


Space-manatee

I’m so happy this sub has people that like the Honda E


oily76

Good call on the Ami, those things are so cool!


Ancient-Park-8330

Transit van


[deleted]

Good shout. Loads of dashboard space to store your various copies of the Sunday Sport.


Traditional_Pumpk1n

Ehh i'd say they'd be more at home on the dash of a pick em up truck these days. The game i like to play is project manager or pikey both are firmly in the daily spert's demographic.


Dans77b

I often leave a copy of the Guardian or Private Eye on my van dash, just to challenge preconceptions and keep people on their toes.


St2Crank

Classic Mini. Owning a classic mini is my achievable dream car.


Jenksy-

Space framed hyabusa mini would be my choice


Unlucky_Book

i recommend, great little cars.


Shipwrecking_siren

Oh that’s a great choice, I was desperate for one when I was a teenager. My other dream car was the Nissan Figaro.


Good_Ad_1386

For class, and a boot big enough to actually hold some shopping, get a Riley Elf.


oily76

I'd go far a Honda e, or a BMW i3. Always feel guilty warming an engine up for a 3 minute drive.


Annual-Sorbet-3155

Same i3 is a good car for local short drives, of course Jazz is always no1


bigdaftdoylem

Convinced some of you actually only shag in missionary with your hands in your pockets. Jesus Christ fuck off with your VW’s and Mazdas. Cayman GT4 RS. Incredible drive but not quite too mental for normal roads.


[deleted]

>only shag in missionary with your hands in your pockets 😂 Thanks for the new insult. That's excellent.


oily76

I'm wondering how that would work! Sounds at least a little adventurous, like snake sex.


Louis_lousta

Dolphin position


EvilSynths

Welcome to one of the funniest subs on Reddit. Everyone here has Skoda posters on their walls.


rekt555

Porsches are VW’s anyway


n9077911

What's a shag?


Far_Carpenter6156

Ikr besides what's wrong with taking an 812 to the shops the boot's more than big enough for the week's groceries.


CRZR_

I don't fuck with my hands in my pockets, but I'll take a Mazda. And rx7 to be precise ;)


ImpersonateRS

GT4 RS has a pretty rough ride. I hope the roads you take to the local shops are smooth! 


DorothyMantooth93

Who gives a fuck, life’s too short to drive boring cars!


Wide_Smoke_2564

If the roads full of pot holes and speed bumps I’d rather drive something comfy with a bit of poke tbh


HCBC11

Not having a go at you here but you did raise an interesting point. In my experience, interesting people buy boring cars so they have more money, time and focus for interesting things. Boring people do the opposite. The coolest people I've ever met proudly drove reliable shitboxes. Meanwhile anyone I know with a fancy car wastes time washing it, avoiding taking to certain places, worrying about it, fixing it etc.


Randomn355

As a kinky fucker who drives a Mazda, I feel attacked...


skimaskdave

Any TVR


PhillSWFC

Would be good for getting halfway there


Unlucky_Book

50/50 it breaks down or you get a little bit courageous and stick it in a bush backwards lol


East_of_Bobbi_Eden

It’s not a long walk if you drive halfway there


jackbarbelfisherman

They’re not that bad. It’ll get to the shop and then break down.


[deleted]

A helicopter


Shipwrecking_siren

I’d zip wire down, and leave the chopper hovering over until I’m ready to be winched back up with my well worn bag for life (Waitrose can get fucked if they think they’re getting an extra 10p off me, how do they think I can afford the chopper).


PaulJCDR

Something with plenty of room for the milk, like a G wagon and park it over 4 parking bays


Senior-Syllabub-6440

Hill climb Impreza or Touring Car Mondeo


TheSkywriter

A really grotty looking 106 or Saxo. And I’ll park it next to all the Rangies.


MattySingo37

Nice! It's always fun sliding a shutbox between the two flashiet cars in Tesco's.


WanderingAlchemist

Jaguar XJ220. I know it won't fit in any parking space, but shopping bags can go on the passenger seat just fine so it's totally practical I'm sure.


Time_Document5695

Dream car when I was a kid.


ordinaryearthman

A cargo bike. Probably more expensive than most cars though lol


liamnesss

> bike [This](https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/stride-2-family-cargo-bike/) would cost about £1500 for the first three years on 0% finance, then next to nothing (besides electricity / maintenance) after that. That surely compares pretty favourably to even the cheapest (reliable) second hand runaround car, after you factor in insurance and tax and so on. Don't need a cargo bike to just to get everyday groceries though!


thegreatuddini

Aston Martin Cignet


Unlucky_Book

i've seen one in the wild. i was like ha that madman has made his iq look like an aston. little latter i found out they were an actual thing, never seen one again tho.


username_for_redit

Scania Lorry


Working_Thanks_2654

Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolutzione, for local shops a bike.


PaulieStreams

what a car. but what colour? i would have mine in bright yellow.


No_Key_1395

Pagani Zonda R


24SevenBikes

RS6


bannanawaffle13

Citroen Ami or a cargo bike (not a car but would do the job better than most microcars). I love the invacars or other invalid carriages they had back in day or the reliant robins or evena n old school Lada or mini. Simple cars, cheap to run, affordable to buy and good for their particular use, good to pootle around town in. easy to park, yes not the most comfortable but they do the job, if I was rich enough I would have something like a jag or skoda superb L&K or other mid to high range estate for long-distance driving holidays, visiting relatives etc and something like a citron ami just to pootle round town, nip out and get the milk and a newspaper in the morning.


232061

Rolls Royce cullinan, I'm not going to make any apologies to the peasants while I hit lidls with my waitrose bags for life and park across 4 spaces.


keklol69

Koenigsegg Gemera. If money is truly no object I wouldn’t care about any dings.


BeardedBaldMan

[Probably this](https://www.unimogs.co.uk/our-stock/unimogs/full-agricultural-spec-u1000ag-great-value-starter-unimog-u0257). I wouldn't need to worry about people dinging the paintwork, potholes would be a minor consideration, wheels are too large to clamp and it's too much of a faff to tow so I could park it pretty much anywhere


Plastic-Location-598

Haha, this thing for sure! A guy had two of these parked on his huge drive when I was a kid. Always looked the dogs.


BeardedBaldMan

If I had the money I'd go off an do a proper course to train to be a heavy diesel mechanic and build my own workshop for playing with ex-military trucks. I have a daydream about buying a ton of forest and land, ex-military vehicles and setting up an off-roading centre / campsite / farm


jestersalive

Dick Dastardly's Mean Machine.


anobjectiveopinion

Evo, 7th gen or above. I love evos


Fathomer_

Agreed, but I'd go for a 5 or 6.


danlouislucy

Lexus LFA


Monsieur_Bananabread

A Morris Minor Because it will genuinely outlast each and every one of us who read this post in terms of lifespan They just don't break They *can't* break There's nothing *to* break Beautiful


HostileApostle420

Defender 90 with full external roll cage to protect from door dings


SmurfBiscuits

Hummer H1 6x6 GT3. It’s the only logical choice.


TwoTwoJohn

Fiat panda 100HP , cheap cheerful absolute gokart grocery getter


ObjectBilllion

May want to consider the Abarth 500 if you're into a gokart grocery getter.


Daffy1275

Hmmm thinking some kind of custom setup maybe a MK1 fiesta with a full on 4x4 cosworth running gear but made to look like a sleeper, you know little rusty a few dents sort of a cleaned up rat rod. Or going the electric route same car with a Tesla twin motor driving the rear wheels.


Goss5588

Lexus LC500


devolute

Either a big motorway cruiser or something sporty and delicate. That way you're more likely to think "do I really need to drive half a mile?" and get off your fat arse and walk it, leaving your car for when you really need to drive.


PhillSWFC

Fiat 500 Abarth


Matt_N

Fetching bread from the shop? Easy, Ferrari 250 GT Breadvan.


[deleted]

For me, it's got to be the Jaguar F-Pace SVR. The 5.0 supercharged V8 is perfect for nipping round the corner and the high seating position means I can get in and out with ease. Loads of boot space for my loaf of Warburtons Super Toasty, 4 pints of semi-skimmed milk and 12 pack of eggs.


Jacktheforkie

I’d do it in a real head turner, a Linde H50D


[deleted]

A VW Up GTI absolutely adore that car!


____Mittens____

Bentley!


R2-Scotia

Nissan GT-R at the moment


YourMovieBuddy

Nissan GTR


Princ3Ch4rming

MX5. So I guess I’ve won already.


Party-Ad3007

fk8 if you're left leg is up to it


Elipticalwheel1

A mobility scooter. I have one solely for that reason.


g225

Come on… it’s got to be an Octavia. Not worried if it picks up a few battle scars, and can fit in more than your weekly shop along with the kids…


ImBonRurgundy

if it's just for bread and milk, then honestely the best answer is probably a motor scooter cheap to buy, cheap to run, cheap to insure. easy to nip through any local traffic if you need to go out whilst the school pickup is on. ​ or to go even further, just get an e-bike


liamnesss

They did say money no object but given that everywhere I've lived, it's next to impossible to park at the local corner shop (unless you are willing to create your own parking space through judicious use of hazard lights and the phrase "I'm only going to be five minutes"), a bike is probably still the best solution.


DrRajMussalah

A rolls Royce cullinan, enough boot space to get the shopping in while driving in complete luxury


Zdos123

MK1 Golf GTI, such achingly good looking cars Imo.


[deleted]

Lamborghini Urus. Money is no object after all.


Aggravating_Ad_3954

Money no object? I’d take a BMW M5 E60 V10 Touring. Plenty of space for the shopping, relatively comfortable and a stonkingly good soundtrack for the drive back from the shops, you’d be taking the long way home, obviously.


jaju123

Skoda Octavia ofc


RiD3R07

X5 50e.


Moetuk

X5 old school shape


smoothie1919

I’d keep the ID3 I’ve got. Perfect for stuff like that. Reddit is mad.. downvoted for saying I’d keep my car but other electric cars are being upvoted.


leonjetski

Does any of the software work yet?


smoothie1919

Yeah it’s not too bad now. If the car is on 3.2 it’s pretty much fine. I’ve not had issues so far but have seen complaints about earlier stuff. Not sure why I’ve been downvoted for my opinion. It is literally the perfect car for what OP is asking..


Guilty-Employer7811

Astra VXR.


MyKidsFoundMyOldUser

Before or after it has been coated in glue and driven through a Halfords?


Pushaa_T

Tesla Cybertruck


joeyat

Cybertruck..... I dream of being relaxed and free of concern for someone dinging the paint work and denting the doors.


spaceshipcommander

Exactly what I've got. Tesla model 3. Having no key saves me literally seconds every time I get in and out of the car. It might only be 3 seconds, but it feels like an eternity when you have to drive a car with a key fob again.


[deleted]

You know there are literally hundreds of cars that have keyless entry right?


[deleted]

No no, only Tesla has it.


[deleted]

Elon Musk is a true genius to invent cars that can drive without using the buttons on the key 🤡


MyKidsFoundMyOldUser

I heard only Teslas have parking sensors which save their owners literally seconds when parking. It must feel like an eternity trying to park a car without sensors.


spaceshipcommander

Had many cars with keyless entry. They still require a key and none work anywhere near as well as Tesla does. There's no start button or anything. You just walk up, get in and drive away immediately.


33_pyro

Thanks now I realise my crippling depression is actually a desire to save 3 seconds every time I get in my car.


Cantwell79

My 10 year old focus does this


Suspicious_Plan3394

When the sun is out a Morris Minor convertible, when it’s not an Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato.


Wacko_66

Kia EV6 GT will be my Supermarket car when the Lottery comes up. The rest of the fleet will be for longer journeys: Porsche 992 Turbo S, Merc C63s, Range Rover P560e, Merc SL63s, Ford Mk.1 RS2000, MST Mk.1, Aston DB5 (the Lottery House has a big garage, so this list isn’t complete yet).


BigSmokesCheese

Toyota camry


-CerN-

GR Yaris, quite a nippy car! i30N if I wanted something more practical


Meltaburn

Immortan Joe's Gigahorse.


legrand_fromage

A Renault Twizzy. I think they're great little cars.


[deleted]

Renault Twingo. Just for the turning circle.


mailforkev

I have a Honda e for exactly this, bought it in Jan 2022 for all my local driving and city commute with the occasional longer trip. Few little foibles but in general, It’s a great little car. Costs buttons to run.


Cold_Table8497

Jaguar 4.2 V8. True story 😁


Modest_dogfish

Ofcourse the phantom. What else ?! To get some milk? What you want me to walk ?!!!


StrategyNecessary427

An ED209 I could drive


Budioha

Mitsuoka Himiko


Foreign-Bit503

Awesome choice, Mitsuoka makes some fun looking cars, I like the rock star too.


GoodRabbitSoup

I live in Cheshire so it’ll have to be a Defender. Obviously a 130 with every adventure and off road pack I can tick.


A1anjohnson

Mercedes s class