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Have you ever sold a Toyota and bought another one, as opposed to fix the current one?
The only way to get rid of a toyota is to sell it, there isn't much fixing on them
Gearbox repair is being quoted something like €600 for a replacement and that's not including a clutch replacement. That's big bucks for a 1996 car with 140k miles on it, whether he's an enthusiast or not.
you're hardly saying you'd pick up a gtv in better condition with a known history for say €750 are you?0 -
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No need for that kind of attitude man.Are you ****ing serious?
But sure doesn't an enthusiast usually keep a car well maintained and in tip top condition so as repair costs won't build up? Or is this "Alfa can be as reliable as anything once it's maintained" thing (which is usually spouted on here) a myth?There comes a time when someone has to call it quits, when the cost to change to another car you've hankered after is less than the repair bill on your current car.
Yes but If I didn't manage to sell it I wouldn't send it to the scrap heap. I couldn't see the car I loved sitting in a scrap yard for no good reason. A gearbox Imo is not a good enough reason for scrapping a car.Have you ever sold a car, that you loved because a car that you've wanted has come up at a better price?
With regards the Toyota yes I have sold and bought another one but not because it had an issue or anything, I just changed to a different model is all. If my beloved car gave gearbox trouble though and I was a true enthusiast Id have it fixed before id have it scrapped.Have you ever sold a Toyota and bought another one, as opposed to fix the current one?
Have you ever put more money into a car than it's worth?
Your the one who says only buy an alfa of an enthusiast. Is that because they look after and maintain their cars?If you haven't, then its a bit rich to say an alfa enthusiast isn't one, because of a repair bill thats 150% more than the price of the car.
Gearbox repair is being quoted something like €600 for a replacement and that's not including a clutch replacement. That's big bucks for a 1996 car with 140k miles on it, whether he's an enthusiast or not.
If so how did an enthusiast leave maintenance accumulate to 150% of the cars worth? Or do these cars give issues that maintenance can't prevent?
If this car was for sale by Joe soap there would be comments on here about Irish lack of maintenance.
That's kind of my point why scrap a car if it's in otherwise good nick.
Theres a couple of cars that come up every so often, that get stripped for parts and even though its so cheap and the parts worth so much, I couldn't strip it, it has been so well looked after.
If I didn't have the funds now id stick it in a shed or in the garden under a cover until I had the money 0 -
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No need for that kind of attitude man.
But sure doesn't an enthusiast usually keep a car well maintained and in tip top condition so as repair costs won't build up? Or is this "Alfa can be as reliable as anything once it's maintained" thing (which is usually spouted on here) a myth?
Yes but If I didn't manage to sell it I wouldn't send it to the scrap heap. I couldn't see the car I loved sitting in a scrap yard for no good reason. A gearbox Imo is not a good enough reason for scrapping a car.
With regards the Toyota yes I have sold and bought another one but not because it had an issue or anything, I just changed to a different model is all. If my beloved car gave gearbox trouble though and I was a true enthusiast Id have it fixed before id have it scrapped.
Your the one who says only buy an alfa of an enthusiast. Is that because they look after and maintain their cars?
If so how did an enthusiast leave maintenance accumulate to 150% of the cars worth? Or do these cars give issues that maintenance can't prevent?
If this car was for sale by Joe soap there would be comments on here about Irish lack of maintenance.
That's kind of my point why scrap a car if it's in otherwise good nick.
If I didn't have the funds now id stick it in a shed or in the garden under a cover until I had the money
Opening post my Gav who owns the car, last night:
I brought my car in to Gerry a few weeks ago as it was making a few funny noises going up through the gears.
He thought it may be a power steering whine as the fluid was low. Topped it up, but the next day the noise was back.
Brought it in for a closer inspection and it turns out that something happened to the gearbox and there is a hole in the casing and the gears are FUBAR.
Gerry is going to see if he can source a 2nd hand replacement and I'm waiting for a quote from him but either way the fix ain't going to be cheap.
The really bad news is that it doesn't really make economical sense to fix it given its current value and it can't possibly come at a worse time for me financially as I am getting married in March and we are saving every last cent for it.
Furthermore the plan was always for both of us to trade in our cars for something more practical. I was holding out for something like a Giulietta and she was going to get something smaller like a Fiesta. But with this latest development and with the finances being the way they are I may have to get the smaller car now as I need something to get to work.
If the quote comes back from Gerry and it is beyond what I am willing to pay I will unfortunately have to sell her for next to nothing as that is what she us worth.
Obviously I'd love for her to stay within the family here and whomever may end up with it, once the gearbox is fixed will end up with a great car.
It has just had a t belt service and 2 new toyo proxies within the last 6 months. Within the last year its also had a new exhaust. The suspension and alternator has been done also. All work has been carried out by TI Autos.
If anyone wants any more details please let me know.
Sorry for the brain dump and sorry for being so quiet recently but I really am not taking this very well!
Can I ask? What sort of maintenance do you suggest carrying out to stop a hole in the casing occurring???
If i was to buy a gtv tomorrow, thats the one I'd be buying.0 -
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Here's a fixer upper you can drive home according to the seller :eek:
http://cars.donedeal.ie/damagedcars-for-sale/12-vw-passat-2-0tdi/6032645
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I can assure everyone on here that gtv's gtv has been enthusiast owned.
Here's a pic of some of the stuff that's been done. That folder is full by the way. Everything is there, including the original order form.
Or should I say scortho's gtv!
And unkel....she has tan leather!:p
All bought for a fifth of the money spent keeping her on the road over the last 5 years of his ownership!0 -
I can assure everyone on here that gtv's gtv has been enthusiast owned.
Here's a pic of some of the stuff that's been done. That folder is full by the way. Everything is there, including the original order form.
Or should I say scortho's gtv!
And unkel....she has tan leather!:p
All bought for a fifth of the money spent keeping her on the road over the last 5 years of his ownership!
Congrats on your new car .. long may you wear.0 -
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