Calm down James,
I know how you feel, I'm going to have to sell Sophie!
What is the detailed diagnosis?
Some garages over exagerate somewhat.
Cheers
Tim
James Carruthers wrote:
>Dearest Listers,
>
>
>
>My engine problem has been diagnosed, and its not good.
>
>After a year of ownership, and never letting me down, finally its
>decided to drop a bomb shell on me.
>
>To fix the engine and gearbox, I have been quoted 2000, thats for my
>engine to be reconditioned and a new gearbox.
>
>All this to a car I bought for 1300 and have spent about 700 on in the
>last year. To spend another 2000 on is not worth it. Considering the
>bodywork also needs making good - at a guestimate thats another
>1500-2000 at least. If I had the money and were attempting a resto then
>this would not matter. But unfortunatly being a student, and on a tight
>budget this is all too much for me.
>
>So I don't know what is going to happen next. Maybe I try and sell this
>car (which is pretty much worthless) and buy another one (if you believe
>it, I'd probably go for another Spit) - I don't know. I can't imagine
>life without a Spit. I was planning to keep this one forever, even if it
>meant keeping this current one in storage for a few years - it has too
>much sentimental value.
>
>My first car I ever bought, my pride and joy, is going to have to go. My
>emotions are running wild, and the only thing stopping me from actually
>crying at this point is the fact Im in a computer room with 20 other
>people.
>
>It's not just a car...
>
>
>
>
>James
>
>
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