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2003 Focus - Ignition barrel and starter motor replacement

  • 20-11-2014 12:27PM
    #1
    genius7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    My current scenario: Ford Focus, 2003, 1.4L, Petrol, ~125,000 miles - Ignition barrel broke and starter motor burnt out (caused by broken ignition barrel which was causing the starter motor to not switch off properly).

    I was looking to sell the car before this happened (talk about bad timing!) but now not sure what to do. NCT'd up to May 2015 and taxed up to end of Jan 2015. I am being quoted between 400-500 euro's to purchase and fit replacement parts but reluctant to pay that much when I want to get rid of it.

    I would appreciate any advice on what my best option is ...

    1. Would anyone be willing to buy the car in its current state? (Not a sales pitch, just wondering if it has any value in its current state)
    2. Is it worth the cost of repairing the car just so I can sell it?
    3. Would I save much by sourcing the parts myself and then hiring someone to fit them?
    4. Any other suggestions???
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  • #2
    martinr5232
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    genius7 wrote: »
    My current scenario: Ford Focus, 2003, 1.4L, Petrol, ~125,000 miles - Ignition barrel broke and starter motor burnt out (caused by broken ignition barrel which was causing the starter motor to not switch off properly).

    I was looking to sell the car before this happened (talk about bad timing!) but now not sure what to do. NCT'd up to May 2015 and taxed up to end of Jan 2015. I am being quoted between 400-500 euro's to purchase and fit replacement parts but reluctant to pay that much when I want to get rid of it.

    I would appreciate any advice on what my best option is ...

    1. Would anyone be willing to buy the car in its current state? (Not a sales pitch, just wondering if it has any value in its current state)
    2. Is it worth the cost of repairing the car just so I can sell it?
    3. Would I save much by sourcing the parts myself and then hiring someone to fit them?
    4. Any other suggestions???

    Where abouts are you if youre not too far away i might be interested in taking it if the price is right.


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