Just got some work done on my 37 year old weekend car, and the cost was eye watering. Im loathed to sell it as I'll never find another one in this condition, but at the same time. Ahhhhhhh, so much money! And deliberately not saying make / model :)
When would you call it quits on your baby?
kazbanz,
Sep 10, 4:38pm
NEVER--- at 37 years old well looked after it will start to become an appreciating asset. its a 1979 car. I'd be gathering spares and making sure work is of the -lifetime type not a temp patch
sifty,
Sep 10, 4:40pm
Delends entirely on the make and model.
intrade,
Sep 10, 4:40pm
well if you buy a 2005 model you can make sure you got 2 to 3 grand for servicing each year because thats what it will cost you. if you think not then it will work for a few years and then you have electronic modules and sensors worth tousends of $ each to replace and the servicing will still need doing or it wont be long before its broken down all over for older cars 1000$ a year to service correctly
sifty,
Sep 10, 4:44pm
But really, it is pretty close to cheap rego, which really makes a difference, and the only question you need to answer is 'is this car special to me. ?'
tamarillo,
Sep 10, 4:51pm
If it's your baby, never. Store up parts.
mugenb20b,
Sep 10, 4:52pm
Yeah, but it's got no air bags.
tgray,
Sep 10, 4:59pm
I think you need to tell us what it is, so we can give you some advice, although I suspect it is more of an emotional thing and that is something only you can answer.
m16d,
Sep 10, 5:03pm
It's only a piece of machinery. don't fall in love with it. move on.
rosiejoy,
Sep 10, 5:15pm
A mix of opinions! Too late, I've fallen in love, yes, trying to accumulate bits (although some very good local and international contacts available too) and air bags? It doesn't even have a radio!
I think it's just that big smack in the wallet that hurts, but you know, totally worth it (hopefully)
kazbanz,
Sep 10, 5:28pm
rosiejoy- you do realise that not telling Car guys what the Year/make/model is is kinda like walking between hubby and the TV screen in just your best Victorias secrets.
seadubya,
Sep 10, 5:35pm
If you love it, keep it. All cars cost money to maintain and as a general rule newer cars have more to go wrong. At 37 years old it will only devalue if you ruin it, even the most humble of daily drivers increases in value as they become rare.
Was it eye watering because you had to fly "Antonio" in to work on your weekend car? Sometimes you just have to Fix It Again Tony.
john1623,
Sep 10, 6:23pm
Just sold my 57 year old toy. It owed me squillions,they dont appreciate in value.It is like shovelling money into a black hole.The true cost of doing up and maintaining an old vehicle is eye watering.On saying this it was a lot of fun and I probably will do it again if I dont kark first.
seadubya,
Sep 10, 6:27pm
All of mine have appreciated in value, just not as fast as I pour money into them.
melonhead1,
Sep 10, 6:28pm
Go to the local ploytech to get your structural welding ticket and go nuts on it yourself.
rosiejoy,
Sep 10, 7:36pm
Hmmmmm ok, a 78 Fiat X1/9. All manner of little things, and not so little things to get sorted. But when summer comes around, all will be forgiven!
kazbanz,
Sep 10, 7:52pm
X1/9 or were your fingers shaking ? do ya mean a mark 1 X19? IMO the inspiration to Toyota for the MR2 (wedge)
rosiejoy,
Sep 10, 7:57pm
Yep, X19, X1/9, X1-9. Pre US style bumpers. Love the thing, but it's really testing me ATM!
smallwoods,
Sep 10, 8:06pm
Keep it, move the missus out. A man has to make a sacrifice somewhere. The car won't go shopping.
franc123,
Sep 10, 8:07pm
I'd console yourself with the fact it is after all a mid engine Italian sports car (how many people can say they own one of those?) and is a hell of a lot closer to vintage registration than an equal money pit in the form of a MGF, and is much more interesting than a MR2. When its going right and its a sunny Sunday and you've just washed it and not found any new rust and just been for a blat up a twisty road you forget the bills.
lusty9,
Sep 10, 8:29pm
simple answer: When you die.
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