add heywood Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I've decided mine is going to be used more this year. Think I did about 2000 miles max last year. I can't justify paying the amount of money I do each month anymore, just to say I have a nice car, but no one ever to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Heresy it may be, but I'm thinking..... "no". I've got a Ford Mondeo estate, diesel. It cost £2500. It does 38mpg in 30mph commutes every day. It can lug paving slabs and tables and stuff. It's comfy and has a nice stereo. I feed it diesel and I've put two front tyres and a headlight bulb on in 6 months, that's all the maintenance needed. Might change the oil one day. I've never washed it and never will. The paint is scratched and there is some sill/arch rust creeping in. I don't care, by the time it's an issue it'll be long gone from me. If a BMW cuts me up and hits me, I won't care. I'll park anywhere, it's got door dings off mums in MPVs already. I don't care if it gets more. There is a clonk from the rear over bumps and some cornering. I've checked the bearings and suspension for obvious problems, saw nothing, stopped caring. It's stress free and dirt cheap. Even the tax is cheap. And with the beady eyes of plod everywhere, diverting about 90% of the force's budget to catching motorists doing 3mph over the limit, there is no fun in road driving any more. So no, not really any point -Ian Ditto. I haven't advertised it yet, but my single turbo Supra is for sale for those reasons. Mrs T. has a 200,000 mile Citroen ZX diesel that - touch wood - appears indestructibe. It doesn't lock properly and is as ugly as sin - but demolished a 3,500 mile round trip to Spain and France with no problems. Worry-free motoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger1 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I had the protection treatment done by Christian (Stonkin) a couple of weeks ago and it has rained every day since! Oh well, at least it will be easier to clean if it eventually stops raining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I haven't washed the Supra since November and it's been used every day. Having a nice car is worth it if you appreciate those moments where you stand back and it puts a smile on your face.... Generally though, the answer is no.... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I too know what you mean. Last year i must have only took KITT out a handful of times and you start to think is it really worth it. Then when you drive it again, like i did a few weeks ago, you think........yeah, it is. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Just drive it and enjoy it - or give up. agreed i am a bit over the top with cleaning, my neighbours always saying youll wash the paint of that ha ha , but i use it every day, supras were built to be driven, i couldnt leave mine in the garage when the weathers bad ,we live in the uk not L.A i live in wales its always raining here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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