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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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Struggling here guys!

I now thinking of selling my esc cos because the stress is getting to much!!.........I dont have the time and effort to put up with the repairs and bills that the esc cos constantly gives me! I only get to drive the car when the weathers half decent, but know i think that i should be getting much more from a car with this much value.

I've owned an esc cos now for two years, and i know you get big bills and lots of stress, but i cant justify keeping it, when theres faster and cheaper cars out there...

So im asking you all, what do you think i should do?
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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Is the car paid for ? If so, fuck it. Get a garage, park her up for the winter and then next year when the suns shining you'll have that BIG grin on your face like I do when I take my S1 out of winter storage.

worth it's weight in gold that smile and feeling
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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If your not enjoying it sell it, there are BETTER cars out there for the money
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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IMO only one worth getting in replacement is an Evo 7 as a minimum. Subaru's - overrated, IMO.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie_love
Struggling here guys!


So im asking you all, what do you think i should do?
stick it in the garage and leave it for a couple or three months...
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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Get rid of it mate, there's much better built & more reliable cars out there for esc cos money.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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i tell you what, since i'm a nice chappy, i'll swap you for my sierra, i know i'd probably lose out but hey it's nearly christmas and i'd like to help you


























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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie_love
Struggling here guys!

I now thinking of selling my esc cos because the stress is getting to much!!.........I dont have the time and effort to put up with the repairs and bills that the esc cos constantly gives me! I only get to drive the car when the weathers half decent, but know i think that i should be getting much more from a car with this much value.

I've owned an esc cos now for two years, and i know you get big bills and lots of stress, but i cant justify keeping it, when theres faster and cheaper cars out there...

So im asking you all, what do you think i should do?
Sounds like you've answered your own question already mate
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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just waiting for the ITS NOT A FOR SALE POST to appear now
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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i would like an evo but i have always had a ford and i do love the cossie to bits but i need something i can drive and not be frightend of breaking it!.the thing is i never get to drive quick because i dont want to do any damage!!!! i know it sounds stupid but thats how much respect i have for it
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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M3's are at good prices now.......E46 on Y plates are at £18k now....top value for money I think
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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Drive it as you would a normal car... no need to treat it with kid gloves. Nothing more to go wrong with it than any other car. Mine has been totally reliable for over 5 and a half years, except for a couple of minor things.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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well i'll see how it goes after xmas and if i havnt changed me minde by then i might look towords an evo!!!

cheers for the advice lads
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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your title is cossielove,so love it and keep it
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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they don't have to be a money pit (mine isn't) especially if only used as a second car, so stick it in the garage and forget about it until april like I do, I havent drove mine since the week after national day and don't miss it sat in the garage under a cloth..
but every april it puts a smile on my face the first time I drive it!!
steve
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