Stick or Twist

[halo34]

So my trusty VW Passat estate (all 140 bhp of diesel power) has hit 107k. Its paid off.

However its needing a bonnet respray as lacquer peel, new clutch/DMF is on horizon, new discs/pads are needed. Generally it passed its last MOT with not much else mind you.

I reckon to get it into reasonable shape its going to take IRO 900 for the clutch, 150 for discs/pads, 400 for the bonnet (needs done if keeping as looks awful). Maybe wheel refurb if being picky.

So your talking £1450 and that's assuming it doesn't through another big bill for 12 months or so (I do 15k PA).

Its that or trade in for a seat leon/octavia type car - but I kind of hate the thought of paying finance again.

Also its going to be worth less and less - so is this the ideal time to cut the delta between big bills, trade in value and new car?

[Doofus]

It's no help, but I have a 4x4 that rarely gets used. I was about to sell it, but then it handed me a £700 bill for rear shocks, so now I have to keep the bloody thing.

[ZX10R NIN]

Spend the money better the devil you know.

[Summit_Detailing]

Spend the money and keep the car...cheapest car is always the one you own and once clutch/dmf is done it shouldn't throw you a bigger than normal bill for another 100k, assuming you service it every 10k!?

Cheers,

Chris

[Jamescrs]

Just keep what you have and spend the money on getting it as you want it to be.

The money you are looking at spending would only cover 5-6 monthly payments on a new car.

[halo34]

Summit_Detailing said:

Spend the money and keep the car...cheapest car is always the one you own and once clutch/dmf is done it shouldn't throw you a bigger than normal bill for another 100k, assuming you service it every 10k!?

Cheers,

Chris

Yup serviced on the button @10k even though its meant to be long life servicing. Its had a few wobbles that are quite common on top, like abs/speed sensors (new hubs needed on back) and a Airbag switch for the passenger side.