Keep it or get rid?

[dabofoppo]

I have a punto GT. Its an S reg and is on 140,000 miles it has loads of service history and runs really well. But it needs around £800 of work including about £400 welding. I could get rid of it and get something like a vtr which is cheaper to insure etc but not as fun to drive. I do like the car but would it be a good idea to keep it? opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks

[dabofoppo]

doogz said:

VTR is ten times more fun to drive than a Punto.

And surely it's not even worth the amount of money you're talking about spending on repairs?

Well i bought it for £850 so pretty much not worth it but it is a fun car. Im only unsure because i really like the punto.

[utgjon]

spent 800 quid on repairing yours, or to buy something for 800 which could potentially need a load more work.

sometimes it's better to stick with the devil that you know?

[v8will]

Can you carry out the work yourself? Learn to weld? That might be worthwhile and enjoyable if it is a practical option for you.

[BoRED S2upid]

Get rid, it might be £400 worth of Welding this year and then another £300 next, get what you can for it on ebay and experience a VTR or similar.

[dabofoppo]

I was going to do the work myself but it needs: welding, Clutch, Timing belts done, few bushes, turbo hooked up to the boost controller, and some other stuff and im not hugely practical. Does anyone know if saxos rust badly?