My car

Well, you may remember that my car broke down. We finally had it assessed & it ain't good news. The engine is completely b*ggered!

So, new engine would be about £2500 plus fitting - no way, it isn't worth that sort of money.

Reconditioned engine would be about £1000 plus fitting - uh, uh too much.

We've gone for a 2nd hand engine (only 21,000 miles on the clock) which cost £260 & the garage will fit it for about £800. So it'll cost us about £1100 but it's worth £1750 - £2000 trade in price so it's worth it in the long run.

Luckily I got a £750 tax rebate recently which I haven't spent yet, so the cost isn't too bad - bad enough, though!

Jesus, now thats why I don't drive, pure and simply couldn't afford too

Cars cost a arm and leg these days.

me to janey

Cars can be expensive

OUCH.......prices like that hurt

yes... cars can be a pain in the backside, as well as a pain in the wallet!

well done for finding a cheaper alternative i would not have a clue

They really do cost a fortune, i've just had to declare my car of the road as it's MOT and insurance have just run out but i can't to get them at the moment as my insurance still costs loadsss

Steve wrote:Cars cost a arm and leg these days.

me to janey

I have bought a car for 200 in good nick for year.Still going strong,
Cars are cheap to buy just not insurance fuel and tax lol.

Cars are abit like doggies aren't they.

Buying them is the only the beginning..then you have food, vet bills, etc etc.....for the rest of your life..

But I would rather have my doggies and be poor anyday!!

Ouch, I am dreading Wednesday, my car is going in for its MOT, have a feeling the bill at the end is going to make me choke, and stupid me didnt put her student bursary forms in last month, so am £500 down this month and will probably be the same next month too silly me! So its my own fault if this comes back and bites me lol