Buy a new car, or get the current repaired?

[Darren]

Worked out today the Vectra needs about £600 worth of work (not including the nice scratch).

New stainless steel backbox (Irmsher)
New brake discs all round
Cambelt change on next service

The car is worth about £1,000 and got 114,000 miles on it.

Opinions, worth getting the work done or just buy a new car?

Darren

[MiniClubmanEstate]

By a nice british something from the 70's and keep it for life

[TripleS]

Buy a nice British something from the 70's and keep it for life

Yes, something that does not lend itself to being fitted with gadgets so that you're monitored by the busybodies on every journey. I keep hearing blood curdling stories about how we are to be checked up on every time we drive anywhere.

Is the motoring community really going to accept all this intrusion. I sincerely hope not, but our previous track record is not good.

Sorry Darren, I've wandered off into a mini rant, but I expect you know how I feel about this sort of thing.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

[Dandu71]

I`d get rid Darren, if you do the repairs in order to get your money`s worth you`ll need to keep the car alot longer in which time there could be several other repairs need doing and then you`re back to square one.

I made the mistake with my old Escort RS Turbo, please don`t get into this viscious circle and do the right thing.........dispose.