i have resigned myself to extending my lease if allowed i am not going to even look anymore until the 3 years is up. usually i am adding and subtracting contenders almost monthly in part as i like seeing whats new and tempting. but at the moment anything that does come on is either electric or has a huge ap or both. i will wait and see whats around in 18 months time i suspect not a lot that i can afford or use.
Mitch,
As and when the time comes, don’t forget that there are many ex-forces organisations who should be able to help get you into a suitable vehicle.
You may not like to ask, but that is the organisations’ reason for existing – to help veterans such as yourself.
From my welfare work with the RBL, about 4 to 6 months in advance is usually a good time for the initial approach, as generally one organisation will approach a couple of others as a collaborative effort. However it can take a little while to pull it all together.
Dave