CJ Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I inherited my sons Fiesta Encore when he left for Oz in December and knew the MOT was due around the middle of Jan but as it had been running as sweet as a nut I didnt think it would be a problem - how wrong was I? It has failed on 3 tyres (OK, I should have noticed that sooner), welding work, track rod end and a few other small bits n bobs. It looks like the costs is going to be 350.00 which, in my current situation, is quite a bit of money So, I now have to decide whether to do it and have a car that is probably worth the same value as the repair (maybe more as it is a Y plate Fiesta Encore) or scrap it for about 120.00 and then put that money plus the repair money towards something a bit more fun? I have been looking on Ebay at MR2's and MX5's for around that money (they are there is you snipe late) but my concern would be out of the fire into the frying pan so to speak. What thinks you folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm no use here at all Col. I keep just saying to everyone to get a £1000 tdi Astra...no matter what they actually want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Mazda or mr2 would be a fun alternative and they are great value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I inherited my sons Fiesta Encore when he left for Oz in December and knew the MOT was due around the middle of Jan but as it had been running as sweet as a nut I didnt think it would be a problem - how wrong was I? It has failed on 3 tyres (OK, I should have noticed that sooner), welding work, track rod end and a few other small bits n bobs. It looks like the costs is going to be 350.00 which, in my current situation, is quite a bit of money So, I now have to decide whether to do it and have a car that is probably worth the same value as the repair (maybe more as it is a Y plate Fiesta Encore) or scrap it for about 120.00 and then put that money plus the repair money towards something a bit more fun? I have been looking on Ebay at MR2's and MX5's for around that money (they are there is you snipe late) but my concern would be out of the fire into the frying pan so to speak. What thinks you folks? I Certainly agree that an mr2 or mx5 will be more fun than the fiesta, my brother sold his mr2 when he bought a house and bought a fiesta instead, he says its a massive regret now, even the fuel costs aren't that far different. In my opinion, go for the mr2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 In my opinion, go for the mr2 I'm thinking this too. Let the search (and ebay sniping) begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 you just missed a member's mr2 in the other items section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 you just missed a member's mr2 in the other items section. I saw it my friend but IMO, it was too much money for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam1 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 just sold my daily(£500 corsa) after three years of driving it every day to work and back i fancy a change picking up a m5 mk1 v special in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm thinking this too. Let the search (and ebay sniping) begin! Good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 MR2 is a great car if it's viable. I loved mine. Great fun and cheap as chips. Are you hoping for the 170hp variant? If so they are fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 MX5s are fantastic, though they're not ideally suited to everyday use. They're noisy, cold not great on fuel (a mk1 will only just get over 30mpg on a run) I'd be looking for an cheap new shape Celica or MR2 if you can live with no practicality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 I wonder if its worth putting the Fiesta up in the for sale section? At 200.00 for a 2001 Encore that needs a bit of work? It is probably a bargain for someone who can weld and get 3 part worns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 ...I'd be looking for an cheap new shape Celica or MR2 if you can live with no practicality. I've sort of decided on an MR2 as my budget really is tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have just done a deal for a very nice looking 1997 R plate MR2. Loads of service history and MOT til Dec 2012. I am a very happy bunny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have just done a deal for a very nice looking 1997 R plate MR2. Loads of service history and MOT til Dec 2012. I am a very happy bunny! Nice one CJ, get some pics up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Nice one CJ, get some pics up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I just saw a very similar MR2 on Faceache. That looks great Colin. Hope you have loads of fun in that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 I just saw a very similar MR2 on Faceache. That looks great Colin. Hope you have loads of fun in that! I think I shall my friend. I spoke to the buyer and despite him being a Scouser ( ), he sounded very genuine and knowledgeable. To be honest, after looking around at the prices being bandied about for very old models, this was a bargain at just 600.00. Cant wait to pick it up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Let me know when the welsh are invading the Scouseland, and I'll try to meet you for a brew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Let me know when the welsh are invading the Scouseland, and I'll try to meet you for a brew I like that idea. It will either be Thursday or Saturday. If Thursday I will be coming up on the train and stopping at Runcorn to be picked up. If Saturday my son Josh will be bringing me up in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I should be around both days, I'll get the Supra out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 I should be around both days, I'll get the Supra out It is definitely Saturday now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thats a nice car, alot more fun than a fiesta too, looks tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thats a nice car, alot more fun than a fiesta too, looks tidy. I think so too. I am not picking it up until next Saturday but cant wait to drive something with a little more poke than my recent cars. I have now sold the Fiesta too and with the money off that and what it was going to cost to repair, I paid for this. Bargain I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I think so too. I am not picking it up until next Saturday but cant wait to drive something with a little more poke than my recent cars. I have now sold the Fiesta too and with the money off that and what it was going to cost to repair, I paid for this. Bargain I reckon Definitely a bargain, my brother bought his whilst I had my celica gt (st202), I was gutted when I drove the mr2 for the first time, it was quicker and definitely more more fun to drive than my celica and it cost less than a third as much , It was then when I decided it was time to get a supra. We are seriously considering buying a non runner GT-S as a project car but realisticly once we bought it we aren't in a position finacially to do anything else with it for a year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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