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Originally Posted by JST
One way to do this would be to get the MCS and then replace the Land Rover with something that could do what the land rover does and also be a commuter for you. Like an X7? Or an X5 hybrid.
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It's a thought. But we do love our LR4 and few cars can do what it can do in terms of volume per vehicle length. I'd rather not drive an SUV everyday.
The future as of next year will be:
718: FC's toy car and basically useless
M5: FC's commuter and designated nice family/luxury car
GTI: Mrs FC's primary car and car for sons to drive as needed (Mrs FC commutes to train station 3x per week).
LR4: Backup car for Mrs FC's car or for sons to drive as needed. Also roadtrip/winter/utility vehicle.
So yeah, no need at all for a Mini unless there is a world where I am at work and both kids AND wife need to drive cars at the same time. This is very unlikely until maybe when oldest goes to college if he needs to take a car with him.
The plan next year is to simply leave the GTI outside. No sense in shoving a car next to the 718. The back garage fits two cars, but getting in and out requires care (this is largely due to having so many things back there). It's the kind of thing you reserve for winter storms or long-term situations like vacations and such.