Posted By: Vinno
Coupe quandary - 20/08/2018 13:53
Hi,
As the title suggest I’m currently in a bit of a quandary about what to do with my Coupe.
It’s been a bit neglected to be honest and ideally I would like to sell it but I’m not sure what its worth in its current state. There are a few things which need doing but I’m not sure if they’re worth doing before selling it or even if they’re worth doing at all?
Ok so here goes, in an attempt to keep it as brief as possible I’ll just list the facts.
• 120,000 Miles
• MOT done in June and sailed through with no advisories.
• Cam belt is way overdue, to the tune of about 8 years (this is turning me into a nervous wreck every time I drive it
)
• Exhaust manifold gasket needs replacing
• Partial service history
• Steering alignment issue from hitting a pothole as detailed here
• The car runs fine once it’s warm and the manifold issue isn’t as apparent
• Had a £3,400 engine rebuild in 2005 at 70,500 miles (I’ll just copy what’s on the receipt)
- Rebuild with replacement crankshaft ground with new shells, 2 new conrods, new oil pump
- Overhaul head, remove valves and cut all seats and faces.
- Rebuild with new gaskets and seals
- Replace timing belt and tensioners, replace clutch with kit
• Bodywork isn’t great, very dull and faded with a couple of dings from stones and careless people in car parks etc. It looks great after a wash and polish/wax but fades after a few weeks.
• Wheels are absolutely knackered. They were like that when I bought it and I just never got around to having them done.
• Rust wise I have no idea about underneath (never mentioned in any MOTs), but there is a bit on the back wheel arches.
• Interior of the car is actually in really good shape apart from a small 1 inch rip on the driver seat. I’ve had passengers in it probably about 10 times in 12 years (sad). The carpet on the driver’s side is quite worn in one spot come to think of it.
I still use the car daily just to keep the battery charged more than anything else. I’ve averaged less than 500 miles in each of the last few years mainly due to me being in and out of work, which also explains the mounting up of jobs which need doing.
It’s never let me down over the 12 years I’ve had it apart from stupid things like a jubilee clip breaking causing me to block traffic on the A500 at rush hour. I actually think that’s the only time it ever broke down.
I am well aware that its far from a great example and if I could have poured money into it over the years I would have
- I’m just after some advice really as to what I should do with it. I really can’t afford to get the jobs done and I don’t know if they’re worth doing?
If it’s worth saving I’d rather sell it to someone who has the money and desire to sort the car out rather than it just languishing in front of my house until its sent to the big scrapyard in the sky whenever that may be.
Cheers in advance for any advice and I’ll answer any questions. Pictures can be taken if needed.
Vinno
As the title suggest I’m currently in a bit of a quandary about what to do with my Coupe.
It’s been a bit neglected to be honest and ideally I would like to sell it but I’m not sure what its worth in its current state. There are a few things which need doing but I’m not sure if they’re worth doing before selling it or even if they’re worth doing at all?
Ok so here goes, in an attempt to keep it as brief as possible I’ll just list the facts.
• 120,000 Miles
• MOT done in June and sailed through with no advisories.
• Cam belt is way overdue, to the tune of about 8 years (this is turning me into a nervous wreck every time I drive it
)• Exhaust manifold gasket needs replacing
• Partial service history
• Steering alignment issue from hitting a pothole as detailed here
• The car runs fine once it’s warm and the manifold issue isn’t as apparent
• Had a £3,400 engine rebuild in 2005 at 70,500 miles (I’ll just copy what’s on the receipt)
- Rebuild with replacement crankshaft ground with new shells, 2 new conrods, new oil pump
- Overhaul head, remove valves and cut all seats and faces.
- Rebuild with new gaskets and seals
- Replace timing belt and tensioners, replace clutch with kit
• Bodywork isn’t great, very dull and faded with a couple of dings from stones and careless people in car parks etc. It looks great after a wash and polish/wax but fades after a few weeks.
• Wheels are absolutely knackered. They were like that when I bought it and I just never got around to having them done.
• Rust wise I have no idea about underneath (never mentioned in any MOTs), but there is a bit on the back wheel arches.
• Interior of the car is actually in really good shape apart from a small 1 inch rip on the driver seat. I’ve had passengers in it probably about 10 times in 12 years (sad). The carpet on the driver’s side is quite worn in one spot come to think of it.
I still use the car daily just to keep the battery charged more than anything else. I’ve averaged less than 500 miles in each of the last few years mainly due to me being in and out of work, which also explains the mounting up of jobs which need doing.
It’s never let me down over the 12 years I’ve had it apart from stupid things like a jubilee clip breaking causing me to block traffic on the A500 at rush hour. I actually think that’s the only time it ever broke down.
I am well aware that its far from a great example and if I could have poured money into it over the years I would have
- I’m just after some advice really as to what I should do with it. I really can’t afford to get the jobs done and I don’t know if they’re worth doing? If it’s worth saving I’d rather sell it to someone who has the money and desire to sort the car out rather than it just languishing in front of my house until its sent to the big scrapyard in the sky whenever that may be.
Cheers in advance for any advice and I’ll answer any questions. Pictures can be taken if needed.
Vinno