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Adrian,
Man maths at work here too -- possibly post heart attack maths playing their part as well. I am thinking that if life now has a finite aspect to it(doesn't really, but this is part of the thought process!!) then it would be best to spend the money on things now so as to get the maximum benefit from ownership -- makes sense really!!!!!!
The blue Aero looks nice BTW!!
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It's time for a bunny at Easter 😉🐰 Are you offering sweetie 
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Drive on the Wild Side Part of the Furniture
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Adrian,
Man maths at work here too -- possibly post heart attack maths playing their part as well. I am thinking that if life now has a finite aspect to it(doesn't really, but this is part of the thought process!!) then it would be best to spend the money on things now so as to get the maximum benefit from ownership -- makes sense really!!!!!!
The blue Aero looks nice BTW!! Well I actually had started the process off before the medical event(I drove it a week earlier), and had left it with Berrybrook to come back to me with some financial thoughts. When I finally got home I heard from them and gave them a call. The lovely Henry presented a very good plan to get me into the Aero and suggested that I came down when I felt able and had a really good look again. So Mr Budster a fews days later took me out for the morning, we had already arranged to meet, and to Berrybrook. I spent quite a long time checking the car over and Henry put it on a ramp. The more I looked the more convinced I was. So the deal was struck, which I am very pleased with, and so is  . Lusting after an Aero goes back to when it first appeared at the NEC Motorshow, I was into TVR's then, we were there to see and decide whether to put a deposit on a new Tuscan. The Aero at the show was the dark blue one in the MMC collection, I very nearly ordered the Aero instead  of the Tuscan(that never came, I pulled out a year later). Anyway I am very excited, I never thought I would be able to own one, I think its particularly good, and has been looked after well, a couple of minor niggles that Henry is getting sorted. So 8 April is the big day, when I can drive again, I will miss my Roadster its a great car, but I think the Aero is the right one for me and several TM pals think the same. I just need to come up with a suitable name    
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Learner Plates Off!
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That looks great, happy days ahead.
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Just call me Physic Steve.. It looks terrific Adrian & I'm pretty certain you'll enjoy not only the new focus but the many miles you'll be putting on. Well done, you..!! 
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Mark - No Longer driving Archie the Old English Sheep Mog........... 2010 Roadster 3.0 V6 (S3) 
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Well, there's a turnip...  I know you'll enjoy that Can I get a lift up Shelsley???  Ahh, so you'll be bringing the blue beast to Curborough? Look forward to seeing it.
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I think Graham has just named it.
The Blue Beast
Mark - No Longer driving Archie the Old English Sheep Mog........... 2010 Roadster 3.0 V6 (S3)
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Congratulations Adrian that's a lovely colour.
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well, now that Adrian has admitted it I can add my "congratulations"!!
Adrian and I went over to Berrybrook on Saturday and spent an hour or more looking at the car and talking to Henry and his team.
I have to say I'm ever so slightly envious...the car is immaculate and photos don't do justice to the colour and overall condition.
In the workshop was another S1 Aero 8 with the nearside wing removed. I was surprised just how different the S1 engine layout is from the +8/S4 and S5, in particular the oil filter and power steering pump under the wing. Now I understand why on these cars a service means "wing off"! The later 4.8 cars are, in that respect, much more user friendly.
The ride in Tarka, over roads he knows very well, confirmed that Aero suspension is superior to that on a Roadster and there is nothing quite like the sound of a big V8 - especially as the Blue Beast has a sports exhaust.
I know Sue is going to like it, I can see her stepping elegantly out of the car.
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