BigErn

Im having an "I dont like/need my car anymore" tantrum at the minute and Im thinking of getting rid of it.
(Partially down to the fact I think the head gasket has gone, I hope!)

Our lass has told me Im mad and thinks I should keep it, after all the moaning about wanting another I did, between when I sold the last one and got this one.

I think most people get this every now and then but I have a few options in mind as to what I could do, what do you lot think?

1 - Take my Sapph off the road and get a half decent runaround till I have the whole thing fully stripped, painted and completely rebuilt (including the engine) the way I want it. Its not needed but if Im to keep it and be totally happy with it its getting done once, properly. This however will take a very long time as money is very tight at the minute because just running the thing is crippling. Hopefully a new day job soon and eventually getting round to getting back into door work will sort this out.

2 - Keep my Sapph as an everyday car and get a loan for a nice 3dr as a toy to play in and keep minted.

3 - Sell the Sapph, buy a runabout and get a loan for a mint 3dr plaything.

4 - Sell the Sapph and get the loan and buy an Escort Cosworth to use as an everyday car and toy all in one. Never had a 4wd performance car and I like the Escorts.

5 - Sell the Sapph and get the loan and buy a Focus RS. Never been much of a fan of newer cars but the Focus is appealing to me at the minute for some reason.

6 - Sell the Sapph and get something sensible, I quite like the Audi A4 TDi at the moment.

Decisions decisions???????

xr_craig

iTrader: (2)

I wouldn't have thought option 2 was a good idea if money is tight running one cossie like you say in option 1.

Do you use it everyday?

Personally i would look at a cheap runaround, few hundred quids worth tops and do what you want to the saph as and when.

BigErn

Its hard running the one I got at the minute because Im trying to get it how I want it while using it every day and repairing it when it goes wrong.

Think Im fighting a losing battle doing things the way I am.

If I was to get a 3dr and keep that minted then the Sapph would only get the essential maintenence done and wouldnt be as costly.

xr_craig

iTrader: (2)

In that case i suppose it depends on how much you want a 3dr

BigErn

Our lass just read this and gave me an ear bashing about wanting to sell the Sapph.

BigMouthBillyBass

I'm surprised by that....my mrs would have me sell it so she can buy more handbags and shoes

Lambchop

iTrader: (1)

Sounds like you're trying to live the dream and cant afford it

Cossies are expensive enough when a 2nd car but used daily you're asking for bother

If money is tight as said in option1 then i dont think that a big loan and an FRS is the answer. CERTAINLY not an esc cossie that would be silly. A4 tdi is more sensible!

Best option might be to buy a runabout until you can save and get the saff how you want it

Harris.

We have a saff for everyday use and my 3 door and mk1 xr2 for weekends etc, The saff has been excellent so far,we have only had new tappets and a cam belt fitted , the 3 door has been a money pit tho as its now 21 years old bits are going wrong. Remember if your going to get a loan for a 3 door you have to pay that back each month aswell as running the 3 door and sorting the saff

COSWORTH = MONEY PITT

BigErn

This is my second "money pit" now, at the minute its just a case of me living beyond my income I think. Ill have to stop spending as much as I do and look at my options properly. An Escos is definately the next one for me but hopefully in the near future a new job and getting back into door work should sort me out financially and I might be a bit closer to living the dream.