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Fri 04 Apr 2007From banger to BMWUpgrading to a flashy new car or splashing out on a boat will be common temptations, writes Laura SlatteryWalking and cycling will make you fitter - as long as you've got the knees for it. Public transport is better for the environment. But sometimes getting from A to B courtesy of your own well-oiled, purring engine is the most satisfying way to travel.