So £1900 over 7 years? I don't see how that's too bad. Changing a relatively reliable, and certainly cheap to run car for a £200+/month lease makes no sense, unless it's just a case of you wanting a new car (i.e. don't try and justify it on repair/running costs).
When do you call it quits?
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So £1900 over 7 years? I don't see how that's too bad. Changing a relatively reliable, and certainly cheap to run car for a £200+/month lease makes no sense, unless it's just a case of you wanting a new car (i.e. don't try and justify it on repair/running costs).
When it's something major - like the recent headgasket and gearbox failure on my e39 - potential £1k+ bill on a car that cost me £1550 18months ago, consumables such as those in the op are not reason to change more a convenient excuse to do so.
If you like the car fix it.
If you like the car fix it.
And only £400 of that on non consumables. £57.14 a year on stuff that you wouldn't have to replace as a matter of course is bargain motoring.
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servicing, tyres, consumables... All should be added to standard running costs of a car tbh.
The leaking caliper, what £50-80 to replace.
I must say Id have done the discs and pads all at the same time like.
Clutch on a 10year old car, kind to be expected imho
As for quotes, don't forget to ask for a price inc parts and one for labour only.
Then check the cost of a clutch on on Carparts4less or Eurocarparts
Beest part of 30miles to get to a garage?
Surely theres somethign a bit closer?
The leaking caliper, what £50-80 to replace.
I must say Id have done the discs and pads all at the same time like.
Clutch on a 10year old car, kind to be expected imho
As for quotes, don't forget to ask for a price inc parts and one for labour only.
Then check the cost of a clutch on on Carparts4less or Eurocarparts
Beest part of 30miles to get to a garage?
Surely theres somethign a bit closer?
You'll probably need the flywheel skimming as well, so that will be circa 60 rips... as worn clutches causes wear and tear so. If I only had these problems and expense, I'd be classing myself VERY LUCKY. Tbh, nothing lasts forever, but for me, you've had a good run and nothing sounds like you should actually change based on this... so... fix, carry on! Yopu'll be better off... then when you get a BIG BILL, maybe reconsinder.
Metal shavings off what? Sounds like you are being taken for a ride, did they show you photos of shavings?
Gearboxes & differentials will always have a small amount "metal shavings" when fluids are drained, especially in between long service intervals. If the gearbox felt fine before you took it in for clutch I wouldn't be bothered "fixing" it
Gearboxes & differentials will always have a small amount "metal shavings" when fluids are drained, especially in between long service intervals. If the gearbox felt fine before you took it in for clutch I wouldn't be bothered "fixing" it
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Quite simply:
1/. When it stops working entirely and/or you just cannot afford to fix it, or cannot find the parts.
2/. When the cost of repair is enough to buy and insure a replacement.
Nope, no photos. He's put on the invoice an advisory 'gearbox rough + slight noise'. I told them not to bother.
Would they be draining the fluids for changing the clutch?
They shouldn't need to be draining the gearbox oil when changing the clutch so where they're seeing these metal shavings from is anyone's guess. If you haven't noticed any problems with the gearbox then I think not bothering with it is a good call.
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3./ when you decide you really can't be bothered any more and what something new and shiny.
Wanting nice shiny new toys is nothing to be ashamed of. If you want something new, just go out and do it. You don't have to buy a new car because you've had some stuff go wrong on your 10 year old one.
But if you've got the money, and want something new. Who are we to tell you otherwise ? why shouldn't you get yourself something nice ?
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Covered by 1 - If I can't afford to fix my heap, I certainly can't afford a new car!!
Not at all.... But wanting and affording are two very different things!
I 'want' a Mk II Supra, but could never afford to keep it running. I 'want' the RX8 that was offered to me for absolutely free, but definitely couldn't afford to run it.... for example!
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This could also be down to driving style. My focus I never force into gear. Giving each gear a little wiggle is the only slack you will get as it's still tight. Tighter than most cars 1/3 of its age. You may be rough with second gear?
They should have put new gearbox oil in when splitting the gearbox and engine.
Just wondering what will go wrong next
Probably nowt it's a Suzuki & in my own experience they are Ultra reliable, I took my Vitara off road & proper monstered it & still couldn't break anything.
E.G.