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Bumbazor

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What can I say to my parents
« on: 09 February 2010, 19:10:10 »
I'm fixing my oil leak and hopefully the coolant leak too if I can find it, but my parents say I should sell the car when fixed.

Of course I don't want to sell it but they say at 123000 miles it is 'past it'. I've tried saying that the engines last much longer than that with proper servicing and maintenance but they say that it's only going to get more expensive even when I do fix the leaks. They are of the opinion it is not worth keeping.

I can't tell them to .. off because they have helped financially with some bits recently, but I just don't know what to say to get them to understand. I don't want to sell the car and I enjoy working on it.

They also say that with a baby due soon I won't have time to mess around with the car, but that's not a problem because I have my wife's car while I'm doing the work on mine.

How can I talk them round to my (our?) way of thinking that it's not a depressing and expensive downward spiral from here?
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To do: Replace brake discs and pads; adjust already replaced shoes; check for leaks in oil cooler, cambelt area, crank seals, sump, dipstick; replace osf door; replace a tyre; clean, MOT.

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Re: What can I say to my parents
« Reply #1 on: 09 February 2010, 19:16:19 »
Tell them its worthless so theres no point selling it :y
Also tell them it is far better for the planet and your pocket to run and preserve an older motor. 
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Re: What can I say to my parents
« Reply #2 on: 09 February 2010, 19:27:36 »
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but they say at 123000 miles it is 'past it'.  ......

Past it???   :-? It's only just run in!  My T reg is almost at 160k  ;) ;) :y
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Re: What can I say to my parents
« Reply #3 on: 09 February 2010, 19:36:33 »
Remind them that god forbid you are all involved in an RTA at least you are in a big tough motor with airbags everywhere.
  Also that you are grateful for thier help so far so why sell for a low price, buy another car they approve of & start again with repairs which will cost more in the long run.

  Best of luck, Guy. ::)
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Re: What can I say to my parents
« Reply #4 on: 09 February 2010, 19:39:49 »
I agree with your parents. ;D ;D

You need a nice astra, young man. ::)
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Re: What can I say to my parents
« Reply #5 on: 09 February 2010, 19:41:45 »
Lots of space for buggie ,travelcot etc for when going to see your parents. 8-)
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Re: What can I say to my parents
« Reply #6 on: 09 February 2010, 19:44:17 »
Great for a growing family

Also only just run in

I deheaded mine last year 113000 bores were like brand new
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Re: What can I say to my parents
« Reply #7 on: 09 February 2010, 19:53:21 »
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I agree with your parents. ;D ;D

You need a nice astra, young man. ::)
Stop grooming the young men Steve...you've been warned about this!!!! ::)
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