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purple666,
Sep 10, 8:41pm
My every day driver is knocking 50yrs, maybe worth $4k on a good day, interior a bit shot. Has cost me about $11k in the 11yrs I've owned it (including purchase price). I figure a thousand bucks a year to drive a cool set of wheels is a small price to pay, and it's only ever let me down 3 times. It may be a bit rough and ready but it fits me great.
Forgot to make my point - about 12months ago I sold it to a younger family member as it needed a bit of work and got myself an XR8. Was ok untill 6 months later he found another project and asked if I wanted to buy it back. Sold the Ford right away and have never been happier to be back my classic.
unclejake,
Sep 10, 11:34pm
TBH I assumed from your first post that it'd be a French car
But it's worse. Much worse.
LOL
EDIT: As you hopefully can tell I jest. Tweak it, call the cost entertainment, drive it and be happy
tgray,
Sep 11, 5:27am
Wow. And I was thinking a Honda Civic or something. The simple fact you are posting on here, tells me this is more than 'just a car' to you and I have a feeling you would regret selling it.
intrade,
Sep 11, 8:45am
you know these cars are even rear now in europe they where rear mid 90s already . my mk1 golf diesel is only become rear in the last 10 years
bjmh,
Sep 11, 9:43am
intrade wrote: you know these cars are even rear now in europe they where rear mid 90s already . my mk1 golf diesel is only become rear in the last 10 years[/quote . is that like a backdoor fetish ?
extrayda,
Sep 11, 9:44am
If you still love it, don't sell it unless you have to. If you are a bit 'over' the cost of repairs, wait until summer and use it a bit, see if the smiles are worth it (I think you will find they are). If you have to ask, you aren't ready to sell.
mainlander05,
Sep 11, 2:11pm
Mate you're dreaming.what the hell are you doing for a grand a year? Two oil changes,I air filter and that's it. Unless you call the window washer bottle a $50 job. Modern cars need stuff all. Gearbox oil maybe once in ten years.
tub4,
Sep 11, 3:45pm
Seen one in a paint shop in the Naki last year that had a full resto, It was a stunning wee thing. While I'm more the big block gas guzzling yank tank sort, I think you should stick with it as its only going to become better with a little love
lookoutas,
Sep 11, 5:28pm
Had to ask oncle Google.
If it's a good one, that's a keeper.
xs1100,
Sep 12, 7:15pm
hahaha my weekend car will be gone the minute it costs more than $300 to get it a wof,ive had it 16 yrs now its done over 300ks and is really only used for dog transport and boat towing duties. last 3 yrs it got to $50 bux for a headlight switch (that's over the 3 yrs)
harry353,
Sep 12, 8:04pm
I lose $000s each year just in depreciation and I don't love those cars. So if you are spending a grand or so a year to keep something you really like then imo I think you are getting a great deal.
purple666,
Jul 4, 9:34pm
I don't spend $1,000 a year on mine, that $11k over 11yrs included a repower, a fair bit of body work and a great set of mags and tyres
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