Originally Posted by doggboy

Thanks for the replies & best wishes, much appreciated folks....I really do have my heart set on one....as has been stated about the Aston comparison that is what peaked my interest, never been a huge petrol head but always loved the look of the Aston's be it on tv or getting the green eyed monster on the roads & I was drvng to a job one day when a xf pulled out in front and I thought what the hell is that? Gotta be Aston......low & behold the want of an xf was born lol!,
I have put aside 4k to get me one (if possible) & each year I get a bonus of at least 1k which should cover my insurance & tax near enough, factored in a yearly service which I got a quote for £220 full service (do I need to do more than that?....I work 2 mile from workplace so mileage will be minimal), got a tyre quote of £60 fronts, £90 rears each fitted and aligned.
I also have factored in a belt change which I was quoted approx £450....I'm just trying to work out figures best as possible and make a decision.
Any other factors I should be thinking of folks, need to get my mind right as the missus will be grilling me