Sherv Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yep,for me if I dont have the enthusiasm to take a car out just for the fun of it,then the car needs to go.I've always done it,whether it was in my old Escorts,Alfa or Celicas. My daily is a VW diesel.I dont go out in that unless it for an actual purpose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docterozlo Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I haven't been for a drive for ages it always been to somewhere etc, defo need to do go for one again when I next have some free time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuma77 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 see my v6 was a bit thirsty for fuel especially as we were paying £1.40 per litre more back then and i averaged 33mpg (best ) then i get the celica and yes i do use much more but just as Ger said by the time you take into account all the bills ,rent etc it only leaves you with a budget , but i will say the tsport is great for playing around in when i do go out in it ..i dont miss the v6 (only the growl) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetheforce Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I used to just go for a drive late at night quite a few years ago now and if other drivers were about we then might have had a 'play' But when petrol prices made it expensive to just go for a drive I had to cut down (especially as was in GT-fours) then other reasons meant later years couldn't go out late at night. One night in particular still sticks in my mind when I and another driver were out and I had just been round a roundabout and then in my rear view mirror I saw the other car spin out (he probably didn't think I had turbo & 4WD!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I rarely just go out for a drive, BUT when I do go out in the Avon it's because thats the car I want to take, rather than I have no option of what car to take. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINY Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 cant wait to get mine back together now, track day next weekend with a few buds(not the beer lol)but the 185 wont be on track until the new Hybrid is run in :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_p Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 One of my favourite things as an enthusiast. I've always chosen cars that make you want to drive them, anything else would just be a mode of transport. I've found Wales to have some great roads, so I don't like to miss the chance when I'm close by. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wezyboigt Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 When ever i get chance to, i always love just going for a drive in the celica, and very fortunate to have some great driving roads nearby also [emoji2] Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riiskyy Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 I used to where I used to live. But now I've moved I don't know the places as well so if I do go for a drive for the sake of driving its not normally very far as I'm scared of getting lost don't keep a road map in the car so always at the mercy of the 3g on my phone. But been planning a trip down the a82 and see where that takes me. Also want to go for a drive down applecross when there's a nice day next summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal670 Posted October 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Used to live not far from the A82, in Glenurquhart. Great road but have to watch for tourists driving on the wrong side of the road! Edited October 17, 2015 by Cal670 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riiskyy Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 I have planned a route down the a82 then back up the a86 to the a9 but with the roadworks on the a9 at the minute its a shit drive with 40mph zones. Applecross looks like a fantastic drive though. Anyone ever done it as I hear its one of the most dangerous roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuma77 Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) When ever i get chance to, i always love just going for a drive in the celica, and very fortunate to have some great driving roads nearby also [emoji2] Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk you defo have nice roads ... we live out in sticks so our scenary isnt too bad not quite like yours Edited October 17, 2015 by celica1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wezyboigt Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 you defo have nice roads ... we live out in sticks so our scenary isnt too bad not quite like yours Thanks, stunning photo! and yes you have got very nice scenery m8 fp [emoji2] Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zajc3w Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 do it all the time as: On a long and lonesome highway east of Omaha You can listen to the engine roaring one out of old songs You can think about the woman, or a girl you knew the night before But your thoughts will soon be wandering, the way they always do when you riding sixteen hours there is nothing much to do.... my fav riding song - turn the page (metallica version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex282 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Yes almost every day since I've had the car. If I didn't drive anywhere during the day I'd take it round the back-roads or into the country Would hate to see how much money I've spent on petrol for "pointless drives" but then again they aren't pointless just getting the most out of my pride and joy and it's like a hobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUToyota Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Yes almost every day since I've had the car. If I didn't drive anywhere during the day I'd take it round the back-roads or into the country Would hate to see how much money I've spent on petrol for "pointless drives" but then again they aren't pointless just getting the most out of my pride and joy and it's like a hobby Good for you, Alex...no such thing as a "pointless drive" in a Celica.!.. I get out every couple of days or so...just to drive it.!....a bit boring around here though with no real "driver's" roads. I yearn for my old stomping grounds of the Derbyshire Peak District and the North Yorkshire Moors/coast. Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINY Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 i will be driving on my favourite road on saterday with a few mates, its a good 25 miles with hardly a straight worth talking about plenty of long sweeping esses. We are going to a track day to watch so the drive back will be interesting lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david924s Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) Never had a problem just going for a drive have done since I first started driving, aimlessly driving about usually around North Yorkshire countryside either in the car on more often in the Summer on my Motorbike. Edited October 23, 2015 by david924s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUToyota Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) Never had a problem just going for a drive have done since I first started driving, aimlessly driving about usually around North Yorkshire countryside either in the car on more often in the Summer on my Motorbike. Lucky bugger.!...Bet yer get over to Saltburn and have those delicious fish and chips on the front.???? Neil Edited October 23, 2015 by RUToyota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 I havent done it for a while, just down to outgoings really but i used to and will again. Used to take the motorbike out and be out who knows where just enjoying the open roads on a summers night and slip back into the house about 3/4am Note to dads on here. If your daughter is returning at this time and you catch her, dont jump to conclusions - she may just have a secret motorbike...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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