Reading this thread literally thinking the same.
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Reading this thread literally thinking the same.
Don't fix the car, sell it and use the money + the £700 to buy a new car.
But then you could run into similar issues on a new car.
They are common for having loads of issues, is it £700 for a new turbo and a belt? Or?
I bought an 2007 Clio for about £700. I’d rather sell the fiesta for what ever I could get for it and buy almost anything else with the money. You have a money pit of a car I’m afraid.
These ecoboosts seem really problematic. We nearly got one, two year ago, until I read up about all the issues with them. Personally I would be looking to move it on if at all possible although I understand that may not be viable.
I had a problematic Golf a while ago. It was a constant drip of expensive issues. Eventually the engine catastrophically failed. I could have put a reconditioned engine in, but by then I just decided to cut my losses and sell it as is. It was painful at the time but looking back it was probably the right decision.
I had a problematic Golf a while ago. It was a constant drip of expensive issues. Eventually the engine catastrophically failed. I could have put a reconditioned engine in, but by then I just decided to cut my losses and sell it as is. It was painful at the time but looking back it was probably the right decision.
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Watercooled turbos are common in OEM and aftermarket applications. Failure really isn't common, its a simple loop to the turbo and back. Not sure how it would be cost cutting, it adds cost, at the benefit of turbo lifespan and durability due to increased cooling. Watercooled turbos also manage heat better / cool down more effectively after being shut down hot.
Any car can have issues but that specific engine has serious design flaws. The point i was making was I’d have more faith in that car than yours to not drain my bank account of money.
You do you by all means and good luck with it because you might need it.
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Agree You won’t get much today for £700 since used car prices have gone up a lot recently, but you could get a reliable car for 2k if you do your homework first on the make and model and get something a little older.
I wouldn’t be pumping any money into that, you should have gotten rid of it ASAP after the oil change following the low oil pressure light.
Have you actually had a quote from the garage yet.
For all you know it could be as simple as a new hose clip and/or a hose and £50-100 later you’re on your way.
Quite easy to get caught up in replacing or doing work which isn’t necessary.
For all you know it could be as simple as a new hose clip and/or a hose and £50-100 later you’re on your way.
Quite easy to get caught up in replacing or doing work which isn’t necessary.