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The problems Rallypug has had should prove that it's far better to stick with the devil you know.
But there does become a point where an older car will start costing more than a new(er) car; imo 72k is alot, I'd be tempted by something new.
When I had my Punto I so wanted one of these, but they are such a let down.
Abarth!!?! God that brand has so died :(
Is it an auto, most of them are, which again was a negative for me.
Love the claw alloys on them though, they are a must if he has one.
Well it is faster than your old car, that comes with some costs, lol.
Seriously though, this is why especially in the world of Reno, it's better the devil you know!
Hope you get her sorted out soon though!
That's a lot of miles mate.
Can you fit the gearbox yourself? If it's going to cost a lot I'd just scrap it, you can claim money back on the tax as well.
When the head gasket blow on my old Mk1 Prima I sold it to the garage for £300 and cut my losses and bought a new car.
Here, here! :approve:
When I've had my car serviced, it never feels any different. Maybe if I was to wait say 18k when it's running s**t, and then service it I would notice it.
I do think my car is now nicely run in, I got it at 14k, now on 38k, altough I haven't noticed a change, I...
I hated Uniroyal Rainsports, I had them on the rear when I got my car, after about a month I quickly put them on the front so I could chew through them to get rid!
Talk to tuning companies and ask them about options and prices.
If you have some spare cash and want something different then why not. Personally like others I wouldn't do it, but I certainly respect and envy those people that have highly modded Clios.
I agree on these two points :approve: :o
In regards to the first point, I think he's trying to convince himself this one is quicker just to jusify him going all girly! lol :p