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Fix or get rid

  • 25-08-2012 7:06pm
    #1
    meoklmrk91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭


    Just looking for you guys opinions, vw polo 1L 00, needs timing belt done, clutch is getting on but will last another little while, and there is an issue with the back brakes, they aren't really working for some reason, needs to be investigated further, father thinks it is something to do with a seized cable but wants to get a second opinion.

    I've had the car for three years, I know these are all parts that need to be replaced anyway. My reasoning is that if I fix it up now it will last me another few years. My father and his friend will do the work so atleast I will get the labour at a discount, just have to pay the friend,also needs a new wing mirror and window winder which I'm getting from a breakers. So what do ye think lads, I think if I fix it up atleast I will know that the work has been done which I won't if I buy a new one. Loads of people are telling to scrap it as its not worth it to put that much money into a car that's not worth that much.


Comments

  • #2
    goz83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭goz83


    Sentimental value = fix it.

    Logic = scrap it.


  • #3
    mawk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭mawk


    Do you have the spare cash to replace it with? It would be cheaper to fix it than to replace it.


  • #4
    meoklmrk91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭meoklmrk91


    mawk wrote: »
    Do you have the spare cash to replace it with? It would be cheaper to fix it than to replace it.

    Would have to dip into the savings or get a loan to replace it, neither of which I would rather do.


  • #5
    Leonard Hofstadter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭Leonard Hofstadter


    meoklmrk91 wrote: »
    Would have to dip into the savings or get a loan to replace it, neither of which I would rather do.

    If this has been the first time you've needed to repair anything on it, then fix it. If it's been giving trouble constantly then get rid of it.


  • #6
    meoklmrk91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭meoklmrk91


    captainspeed wrote: »
    meoklmrk91 wrote: »
    Would have to dip into the savings or get a loan to replace it, neither of which I would rather do.

    If this has been the first time you've needed to repair anything on it, then fix it. If it's been giving trouble constantly then get rid of it.

    The only thing that ever gave bother was the pedal box, which is a very common problem for that mark polo.


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  • #7
    Leonard Hofstadter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭Leonard Hofstadter


    meoklmrk91 wrote: »
    The only thing that ever gave bother was the pedal box, which is a very common problem for that mark polo.

    Fix it then, it's clearly been pretty reliable up until this point:)!


  • #8
    coolbeans
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,124 ✭✭✭coolbeans


    goz83 wrote: »
    Sentimental value = fix it.

    Logic = scrap it.

    Funny sort of logic you're working with there.


  • #9
    Basil Fawlty
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭Basil Fawlty


    Fix it. Any car at the bottom end of the market will need the same repairs. Better the devil you know.


  • #10
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    OP I had one of those last year and drove it for ages to work. I sold it for 950 quid with a 2 year test. Fix it up and drive away just watch the seals on the gearbox, if the gearbox is wet get it seen to ASAP..


  • #11
    meoklmrk91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭meoklmrk91


    Thanks for the input, I think will fix it up and hold onto it for another while atleast, I would prefer to hold onto it for another few months and then sell it when I have some more free cash so I can get something better than getting another car of similar value to this one.


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