New clutch or new car 😢
#1
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New clutch or new car 😢
My beloved ST170 started slipping under load in 5th and 6th this morning. I know it's not going to be cheap and having only paid 800 for her I'm debating whether I'd be better getting another car altogether 😞 I could use the clutch kit cost toward a deposit on a MK2. Thoughts and advice gents?
#2
Skint
first thing, your car is worth nout with a fucked clutch.
secondly, the price difference between a mk1 and mk2 ST is vastly different. Be wary of the cheaper ones, most of which need a clutch and timing belt replacing as they're getting to that age now.
Don't expect change from +£1200 for both of those jobs.
secondly, the price difference between a mk1 and mk2 ST is vastly different. Be wary of the cheaper ones, most of which need a clutch and timing belt replacing as they're getting to that age now.
Don't expect change from +£1200 for both of those jobs.
#4
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Thanks guys. She's in mostly good condition and minimal rot, certainly not enough to worry about. My mate in the local garage is working on one today bizarrely, he said he can for a new kit for around 400-500, I was expecting twice that so I think I'll go that route and hold back the urge for a MK2 for now. Had a look at some today and the prices are still fairly high for a decent example with low mileage, not far off getting a nearly new one with some deals!
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Thanks guys. She's in mostly good condition and minimal rot, certainly not enough to worry about. My mate in the local garage is working on one today bizarrely, he said he can for a new kit for around 400-500, I was expecting twice that so I think I'll go that route and hold back the urge for a MK2 for now. Had a look at some today and the prices are still fairly high for a decent example with low mileage, not far off getting a nearly new one with some deals!
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#8
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to me that sounds like he is only covering cost of clutch, on these its a false economy not to change the DMF at same time which is what brings the price up to a more realistic £800 fitted area as parts along total up close to £500 without labor, arse is falling out of mk2 values at moment as the market is flooded with them from 2k to 10k so Im with Richie as decent 170s are thin on the ground