The short and long of the crash an older man failed to look before making a left turn onto a major highway blocking my vehicles path. We hit the front of his car, reaping the front of it off causing us to roll an estimated three-six times, hitting at light pole with the car ending upside down.

Hearing my son screaming in the backseat as the car was flipping down the road is the scariest thing that I have every gone through in my life. Once our car was at a complete stop I unlocked my seatbelt, slide back to my son that was still in his car seat and I unlocked him and then slide out the driver side window.

The crazy part out of all this!! Neither one of us had a signal injury at all!! It’s now been six days since the accident, I only have a bruise on my left shoulder and my son it still “A-OK” of-course I’ve had him checked out twice now by doctors to make double sure.

I was driving a 2005 Land Rover Freelander and to be completely honest I had never given thought to safety when purchasing car. Since the wreck I checked the rating of my vehicle and come to find out it had excellent safety rating for keeping people safe in the event of a wreck.

So, it’s just a week later now and I’ve already settled and received my insurance check and believe or not I have already decided, paid and order our new 2009 Land Rover LR2 HSE it’s due to be at the dealer in Germany in just four to six weeks. It’s even safer than the old one, seven airbags and if you’re really interested you can check it out more at landrover.com

Also wanted to note that my son’s car seat is a Confront BeBe “Moby” Oxygen 2/3, not sure if the brand is available in the states or not we purchased at John Lewis in England it’s also available in several locations throughout Europe and “YES” I’ll be replacing the seat with another one.

Here are some pics of my crashed Freelander and our new 2009 LR2 HSE.

Our Crashed Land Rover Freelander

Our New 2009 LR2 HSE (here in just 4 weeks)

Afterwards my wife and I went to Beach Combers a great sea food restaurant in Greenwich that we occasionally have a bit to eat when we are carving seafood. If you are ever in the area I recommend trying it out.  

Audi A8

Jaguar XK

P.G.O Cevennes

Alfa Romeo 8C

At the moment the pricing sheets and car have not been released to the dealership so I started searching for car shows. How lucky I found one the International Motor Expo in London 11 June – 17 June and we arrive on the 14th just in time to catch the show before going to Butlins (Fun Park) on the 15th for 3 days for my son’s first birthday celebration.    

Set in a unique environment, the Motorexpo is unlike any other motor show in the world: The first and most unmistakable difference as compared to traditional shows is that it is free for visitors to attend; however visitors will also enjoy its exceptional setting and its unique, relaxed atmosphere.

During Motorexpo week the Canary Wharf estate is literally transformed into a giant showroom for the latest vehicles, enabling Canary Wharf workers to view the latest vehicles right on their doorstep. Since the first Motorexpo ran in 1996, the working population based on the estate has grown from 13,400 to over 90,000, and the show offers manufacturers unique access to this time-pressed audience.

I am seriously one lucky guy just noticed on the website that the car show is free and my wife loves cars just as much as I do!

The 2008 Audi A5 slotted between the A4 and A6 of course considerably larger than the TT coupe and marketed as a true four-seater. Said to be first true competitor to the BMW 3 series!  I’ve been a BMW owner for quite a while and I am sold on this car.  Take a look and you will see why I’m sold on it – you get so much more luxury/room and it’s in the same price range. 

I’ve spoken to the Audi dealer in Germany and they estimate that it should be available to order in 2 months time – the excitement/anticipation of getting a new car not even released yet! At least I get to see it next month at the Motor Expo in London.

There is nothing more exciting than a debut. Especially with a new car. The first sight of it; the first time you accelerate. The first corner. The first long journey. For this special feeling there is now a very special car: the new Audi A5. For new ways, new thoughts, new ideas. Get in and experience every journey like it was the first.

The A5 expected to offer a 3.0 liter TDI V6 model, 3.2 liter FSI V6 and also a performance model S5.  What’s more, an up and coming A5 convertible is said to be eventually replacing the A4, S4 and RS4 Cabriolets.

Audi A5 sports package choice; the S line sports package plus that combines a sporty suspension and 18 inch 5 spoke alloy wheels or an alternative 19 inch alloy with 20 spoke design. The interior to include; sports seats, electrically adjustable lumbar and secure positioning, cloth/leather combination or fine Nappa leather, 3-zone air conditioning, Bang & Olfusen sound system, smarter navigation system, and FSI®, fuel is injected directly.

On the other hand though considering the new 335 is a 300-hp Six Speed twin turbo charged  six cylinder that has the force that throws you back in your seat and doesn’t stop until you redline. I think that I can easily forget about the color contrast now!

To name just a few more optional features to sink you teeth into; Bluetooth wireless technology, iPod Adapter, HD Radio, Active Cruise, Active Steering, Adaptive Brakes and Logic7 Audio System. Bottom Line I’m Sold On It! If you want it base price is $49,000 and then you still have to add your options. Take a look at her here, BMW.  

An educated owner’s – quick lesson:   BMW (Bavarian Motor Works), Origins 1913, Began with Aircraft Engines, 1923 Motorcycles, 1928 Automobiles. The logo round in style representing a rotating airscrew – the blue representing the sky but some say it also represents the Bavarian flag which is blue and white. 

Our Current 325 BMW Convertible

New 335 BMW Convertible