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Post by Karl on Dec 5, 2012 23:20:52 GMT 1
Right folks here's a genuine what to do question. I drive a ageing ford focus 1.8 petrol 1999 year now with 130,000
I have mot do at the end of the month aswell as tax
Now there's quite a few jobs I need to do or get shot of it
Jobs inc clutch which has been slipping for months
Exhaust is rotten and leaking
Discs are shoot and vibrate
Rear anti roll links broken/rusted
X2 tyres on limit
Drivers door lock failing (have a good spare under by bench)
Rest of the car is consitant to age/miles
So do I do the repairs/mot/tax ?
Or get rid?
I figure parts are gonna be around $350-400
Plus me road tax at £120 for 6 months
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Post by natedog on Dec 5, 2012 23:23:09 GMT 1
Have you seen anything else about that takes your fancy?
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Post by Rhubarb on Dec 5, 2012 23:26:55 GMT 1
It's borderline innit  It's been reliable and trouble free to date? If so then I think I'd be doing the repairs. Also is it still solid enough underneath? What else will you get for £500 that won't need anything doing?  |
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Post by Karl on Dec 5, 2012 23:27:39 GMT 1
No really I'd fancy a little tut tut like brummy a skoda which does 99 mpg
I don't care to much for what I drive or style etc
Thing is budget would only stretch to max of $1000 and what can you get for that? Not much
So I'd be buying another shitter
Which would need work
Think ill get a push bike
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Post by bigdave95 on Dec 5, 2012 23:33:40 GMT 1
Right folks here's a genuine what to do question. I drive a ageing ford focus 1.8 petrol 1999 year now with 130,000 I have mot do at the end of the month aswell as tax Now there's quite a few jobs I need to do or get shot of it Jobs inc clutch which has been slipping for months Exhaust is rotten and leaking Discs are shoot and vibrate Rear anti roll links broken/rusted X2 tyres on limit Drivers door lock failing (have a good spare under by bench) Rest of the car is consitant to age/miles So do I do the repairs/mot/tax ? Or get rid? I figure parts are gonna be around $350-400 Plus me road tax at £120 for 6 months if you do change how much wonga would you have to spend? because if you only have £1000 to spend,would you get anything as good for the money  |
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Post by french crap fanatic on Dec 5, 2012 23:36:49 GMT 1
dont your place take in any trade ins? we used to get first refusal in most dealers that i worked in,got some right bargins over the years! get to know your local friendly traders,if your not fussed over the car 3 door or 5 door theyll flog you a nice 2/3 door motor,these are always cheaper than their 5 door brethren. the ford guy two doors away sold a fiesta cheap yesterday,ill ask him if hes got any more cars,does it have to be a ford? funny enough my v reg xantia decided to throw a hissy fit after i left it running at 6pm tonight while waiting for a customer,flippin steam and smell everywhere under bonnet!!!! only taxed it monday  |
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Post by natedog on Dec 5, 2012 23:36:50 GMT 1
if you only have �1000 to spend,would you get anything as good for the money Yes you would, but it would take a bit of looking sent from my HTC using proboards android app |
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Post by Rhubarb on Dec 5, 2012 23:38:58 GMT 1
if you only have �1000 to spend,would you get anything as good for the money Yes you would, but it would take a bit of looking sent from my HTC using proboards android app Personally I think a £1000 now is banger money  |
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Post by bigdave95 on Dec 5, 2012 23:43:28 GMT 1
No really I'd fancy a little tut tut like brummy a skoda which does 99 mpg I don't care to much for what I drive or style etc Thing is budget would only stretch to max of $1000 and what can you get for that? Not much So I'd be buying another shitter Which would need work Think ill get a push bike in your possition i would definatley stick with the focus yes i love my skoda but to get one in similar condition to mine you would need £2000 minimum  only 2 1.2 fabia's available round your way both 12v, which have the more troublesome engine than my 6v  |
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Post by Karl on Dec 5, 2012 23:44:08 GMT 1
I'd push to a grand tops
Anything at or round $1000 will be a banger/turd unless your very lucky
I might keep my eye out for the trade cars trouble is you've got to be quick because no sooner are they in the yard there gone again
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Post by natedog on Dec 5, 2012 23:51:20 GMT 1
I'd push to a grand tops Anything at or round $1000 will be a banger/turd unless your very lucky or just something no one wants. get something with a big engine and grab a bargain ;D |
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Post by Karl on Dec 5, 2012 23:55:44 GMT 1
Think i will do the repairs on the focus and run her for a bit longer
It's been a good car for the last 5 years
And to be fair I haven't spent hardly anything on it
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Post by Karl on Dec 5, 2012 23:56:20 GMT 1
And the body work is in ok condition
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Post by Noberator on Dec 5, 2012 23:57:52 GMT 1
And the body work is in ok condition There's your answer then. |
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Post by rhyds on Dec 6, 2012 11:20:59 GMT 1
If the shells good then keep it.
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