Same here Mike. Due to change 1st March next year which means I can order from 1st December… which isn’t that far away now – about 10-weeks or so. I must have watched several million YouTube videos & read another million car forum reviews too!!! I always do this every time I get near changeover though. It’s kept me sane during lockdown to be fair although the missus thinks I’m incredibly sad lol.
To be fair – I definitely do my homework and I haven’t chosen a bad/unsuitable car yet in almost 20-years on the scheme!
I hope to test drive a few cars on my list in the coming weeks. I love the Toyota GR Sport 2 litre & the new Golf 8 R-Line looks good and would also be more than suitable for my needs… although I’m not sure about those touch screens in the cabin. My very first car ever was a Mk.I Golf many years ago now which I remember fondly.
The rise in AP’s and car prices in general is a tad worrying though. It’s strange really because I would have thought that after a pandemic like we’ve just had (and indeed – are still going through), car manufacturer’s would be discounting their models left, right & centre in order to get us buying again. Instead, all I seem to read is that the motor industry are increasing prices across the board in the face of a looming worldwide recession! I was honestly expecting, midway through the covid outbreak some months ago, really decent AP’s come this December when I can order. Looks like I am going to be somewhat disappointed on that note! 🙁