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Grandparents old car - What would you do?

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  • 25-01-2012 4:55am
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    Carson10
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    Hi Everyone

    My grandmother stopped driving last June aged 90 and her car has been parked in the garage ever since. The question is what to do with the car.

    1992 Nissan Primera 1.6 petrol Saloon. Was bought brand new. Has a lot of the old tax discs/ sales invoice, main dealer service history. It has only 78,000 miles and only done about 5,000 in the last 10 years. Was always mostly kept in the garage where it now lies. NCT expired Tax and Insurance. It has no rust whatsover and the inside is as new. Have taken it out and a few times since June to start it up on the driveway and wash it etc, starts every time. Would need about €500 spent on it to nct, new tyres, tax, service to put it on the road again

    My family of uncle/aunts are not into cars at all and only see it as a 20 year old piece of Junk. They say its taken up room in the garage and were actually going to pay for someone to take it away and scrap it :(.

    I would love to take it and enjoy it in a few years when iam older (iam 26) only that it would be left outside in the rain. I know its not the most desirable old car, but surely a 1 owner car like this with all receipts etc is worth more than scrap.

    Id say it will stay in the garage till summer at least when lawnmower has to be taken out etc..

    What would you do/suggest?

    Also can you get vintage type tax/insurance for a car this old that i would only drive say on a sunday. I have owned a vintage car before that had vintage tax/ins but it was a 1970 beetle.

    Thanks for help..


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    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    You would get classic insurance it being 20 years old. Also it being an early Primera it would be fairly scarce. It wouldnt be worth a huge amount, but if you are selling let me know. Post up some pics if you could.


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    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    i get a perverse kick out of driving my 22 year old piece of junk...I'd say keep it if you can and use it, if not sell it to someone who will care for it (beware the banger racers...) Carchy would be a great custodian for it.


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    si_guru
    Registered Users Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭si_guru


    corktina wrote: »
    i get a perverse kick out of driving my 22 year old piece of junk...I'd say keep it if you can and use it, if not sell it to someone who will care for it (beware the banger racers...) Carchy would be a great custodian for it.

    LOL... only as it is not a Punto!

    I agree though... 5 more years and it will be rarer than an E-type... if it isn't already.


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    carchaeologist
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    si_guru wrote: »
    LOL... only as it is not a Punto!.

    Or an Almera at the moment, you haven't seen that one have you?


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    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    I bought a 99 323f for beer money last week, it was heading for the crusher, &50 quid of parts later it's ready for the test, I sold the van and intend to use the car as a daily from now on. There's loads of stuff out there to be had like that.


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    bookerboy
    Registered Users Posts: 428 ✭✭bookerboy


    Put a ballpark price on it here.Don't give it away,it could be worth a few quid.


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    The Internet Explorer
    Registered Users Posts: 789 ✭✭✭The Internet Explorer


    Wouldn't be bothered make coherent post. Will just use bunch of words to get point across.

    Get car cover. Keep car. You know what you have to to. OP says it all. Keep car. Gone.


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    patwicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 1,937 ✭✭✭patwicklow


    Its a good make and has had no hardship so many many years motoring left in it
    if i were you id keep it as its also a piece of your family history.


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    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    Family history is nice to have. Just dont let it get ratty and keep it original. :)


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    Carson10
    Registered Users Posts: 556 ✭✭✭Carson10


    Thanks for your replys everyone. Yeah thats why i would like to keep it. I would definitely keep original. It still has all the original stuff bar one hubcap, which i think il get on ebay. Its a good car. max speed was ever about 40mph in the last 11 years @ an average of 6 miles everytime it was taken out

    Would be nice to keep it as family history, as the day my grandparents got it, it was also my communion and they drove me to the church in it as proud as.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Carson10 wrote: »
    Thanks for your replys everyone. Yeah thats why i would like to keep it. I would definitely keep original. It still has all the original stuff bar one hubcap, which i think il get on ebay. Its a good car. max speed was ever about 40mph in the last 11 years @ an average of 6 miles everytime it was taken out

    Would be nice to keep it as family history, as the day my grandparents got it, it was also my communion and they drove me to the church in it as proud as.

    No question, keep it, and keep it standard. In years to come, you'll be glad you did.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    galwaytt wrote: »
    No question, keep it, and keep it standard. In years to come, you'll be glad you did.

    Yep. It's only an old car now but it will become better with age. I'd like to see it sometime, original untouched stuff is great.


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    hi5
    Registered Users Posts: 3,105 ✭✭✭hi5


    Carson10 wrote: »
    Its a good car. max speed was ever about 40mph in the last 11 years @ an average of 6 miles everytime it was taken out

    Well that won't have done it much good,but nothing that a good blast down the motorway won't sort:D


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    Carson10
    Registered Users Posts: 556 ✭✭✭Carson10


    carchaeologist wrote: »
    Yep. It's only an old car now but it will become better with age. I'd like to see it sometime, original untouched stuff is great.

    sure thing. Never actually got any pictures of it. Mite take some of it next week and post them up. Always mean to take one of my Nan standing beside it cos she was the last driver and its her car, for family history sake.

    Already found on ebay an identical match for the missing hubcap..:) in UK for about 15pound posted


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    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    Carson10 wrote: »
    sure thing. Never actually got any pictures of it. Mite take some of it next week and post them up. Always mean to take one of my Nan standing beside it cos she was the last driver and its her car, for family history sake.

    Already found on ebay an identical match for the missing hubcap..:) in UK for about 15pound posted

    See, you are already getting into the spirit of it!
    Pics would be good, we like pics on here!


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    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,147 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    With €500 needed spending to get it going again, the car has negative economic value unless scrapped. I owned one of them and it was nothing to write home about but the spec was very good (UK import) and the handling was better than any other similar Japanese car of that time.

    That said, worth is not all about money. You should keep it for sentimental value alone :)

    And if you realistically can't mind the car yourself, you really should consider giving it away to a good home!


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    yourpics
    Closed Accounts Posts: 904 ✭✭✭yourpics


    Hang onto it. A car like that is worth more to have than to sell if you know what I mean. Also, it seems to have a sentimental value for you.

    I was in a similiar position and sold a car which I since regret.


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    YBTurbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 365 ✭✭YBTurbo


    Keep it!

    They are really rare (Can't remember when I last seen one)

    Be different at shows to the Granadas/Sierras/Cavaliers.



    Ohh and pics :cool:


    ETA: If you want to sell.... I mite just be interested in it.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Carson10 wrote: »
    .................

    I would love to take it and enjoy it in a few years when iam older (iam 26) only that it would be left outside in the rain. ...............


    Why can't you take it now, unless you meant to type 16 rather than 26?


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    Carson10
    Registered Users Posts: 556 ✭✭✭Carson10


    RoverJames wrote: »
    Why can't you take it now, unless you meant to type 16 rather than 26?

    no not 16, 26 is right. :D Have a garage at home but my dad wont want it there. Id say i will probably take it soon and let it keep me busy. Think id be happy even if i was to NCT/tax, valet/polish replace a few things and drive it every now and again for a while. Mite actually go to the Nissan garage where it was bought as its old skool and see if they have any, tax disc holders/ window stickers from 90s. It ust to have the original dealer sticker on the back window and another one about nissan 100,000km warranty, but my uncle tore them off when my grandad passed away, cos he never liked the garage wheres its out off and said there gettin free advertising :confused::rolleyes:

    I will keep ye updated on my progress.


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    Carson10
    Registered Users Posts: 556 ✭✭✭Carson10


    ok so i took the car last week and gave it a full valet. its going for the NCT in the morning. I found the old nct sheet, and has only done 900 mile since nov 09. I know it will fail on tyres, but just want to run it throu and get a list of all small bits that need doing and see if its worth spending the money on.


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    unkel
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    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    G'luck with the test and keep us posted :)


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    patwicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 1,937 ✭✭✭patwicklow


    Yes as above poster, good luck with the nct what a fab bit of history for you,
    keep it.......


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    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    best of luck...I'm sure it would be of interest at a show, many people would rememeber these and they've all been bangered or scrappped by now.


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    jimmyw
    Registered Users Posts: 3,383 ✭✭✭jimmyw


    I assume its the model like so, and yeah they are rare now.A colleague at work had a 96 one until it failed the NCT on too many things I think.He now has an 01 model.


    http://img1.hyperinzerce.cz/x-cz/inz/2639/2639883-nissan-primera-2-0-slx-1.jpg


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    Carson10
    Registered Users Posts: 556 ✭✭✭Carson10


    done NCT yesterday! failed as i knew it would, becasue had not done anyting to prepare for it.

    Needs 2 new front tyres and 2 rear brake hose pipes as they were aged not worn.

    passed fine on emissions despite it lying in the garage since last year :)

    I reckon all the work should cost about €200? not bad considering age. I thought it would need a lot more spent on it.

    Here are some pictures after i gave it a valet. Going to wax/bumper polish etc soon.

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    what do you think?


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    alfa beta
    Registered Users Posts: 763 ✭✭✭alfa beta


    car looks good - but the view from your house looks seriously good!!


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    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    thats a fine result and a fine car (for a Nissan :D)


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    jimmyw
    Registered Users Posts: 3,383 ✭✭✭jimmyw


    Ford, Toyota, Nissan etc, hardly going to set the heart racing:), but it would have been an absolute crime and a shame to scrap that car, glad you didn't because its really immaculate.Well done.Fair play for the pics.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    jimmyw wrote: »
    Ford, Toyota, Nissan etc, hardly going to set the heart racing:), but it would have been an absolute crime and a shame to scrap that car, glad you didn't because its really immaculate.Well done.Fair play for the pics.

    +1. I don't care what badge that car wears, it looks great, and would be a crime to wreck it. For 200 you have the bargain of a lifetime, tbh, and if you are half as good as your Grandad at minding it, you're laughin.' The ultimate Bangernomics car. FREE car, cheap fix AND immaculate ! :D

    Win-Win-Win all day, methinks !

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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