Should I break my car?

[blackie_2k5]

Really not sure what to do with it, do really love it but fancy a change, weighed up the options and its doing my head in

In the one hand the Saxo is really good fun, it's really cheap to run, tax, insure surprisingly, and has the fun factor of showing up a lot bigger cars

On the other hand it's old, dated, not very safe, and not a very grown up car.

All I keep thinking is, if I break it ill really regret it, and to have a car that's as fast or faster, it's gonna cost a fortune to run, tax and insure!

I have thought about running two cars again, but when you add it all up, will it end up costing the same to run as say for example, a 350+bhp evo or scoob

Head is up my arse with what to do lol

[Manu]

will it end up costing the same to run as say for example, a 350+bhp evo or scoob

loooool. No

[saxo_singh]

Sell it me!

[Prickle]

No. I wouldnt want the expense of 2 cars, 2 mots, 2 taxs, insurance, mods, repairs, fuel, tyres.

[Bean]

Breaking a car is more hastle than it's worth, well a standard one is! (Especially a Saxo) just keep it and enjoy it while you can :)

[Giraffe]

Why do you want to break it?

[blackie_2k5]

Why do you want to break it?

It still need about £300 spent on it to get it back to a standard I'd be happy to sell it, to sell it whole would mean I'd lose a fair bit on it, as no one will give me what it's worth in parts (I don't think anyways)

[Giraffe]

It still need about £300 spent on it to get it back to a standard I'd be happy to sell it, to sell it whole would mean I'd lose a fair bit on it, as no one will give me what it's worth in parts (I don't think anyways)

So it's not already broken?

[blackie_2k5]

So it's not already broken?

No ;)

Been using it daily again for about 3 months now

[Brettles1986]

It still need about £300 spent on it to get it back to a standard I'd be happy to sell it, to sell it whole would mean I'd lose a fair bit on it, as no one will give me what it's worth in parts (I don't think anyways)

Similar same situation as me and I'm breaking mine.

I don't want to shell out money on a car knowing I'm not going to get any of it back when I am getting a more economical car now anyway.

Would rather take the hit on money I have already spent tbh.

[Giraffe]

No ;)

Been using it daily again for about 3 months now

Ah sound, well I don't think you should break it again mate, they are better when they are working.

Right, stopping the unfunny joke.

Why do you actually want another car, like what do you want out of it? Speed isn't everything, and other than being reasonably cheap to run and fix, but also very cheap in it's build and looks, a Saxo doesn't really have much else going for it... Obviously yours is bound to be bloody quick, but speed isn't everything.

[monka]

get a little 1.5d as a runaround and keep it.

i'm 16v'ing my xsi, and i got to the point where is was just going to get rid. but after a chat with the miss's, the car is going in her name, she's insuring it, and its being used for track days only sorta thing. now that she's 25 as well wont cost much. lol

[blackie_2k5]

That's the point exactly bret

Ah sound, well I don't think you should break it again mate, they are better when they are working.

Right, stopping the unfunny joke.

Why do you actually want another car, like what do you want out of it? Speed isn't everything, and other than being reasonably cheap to run and fix, but also very cheap in it's build and looks, a Saxo doesn't really have much else going for it... Obviously yours is bound to be bloody quick, but speed isn't everything.

I just want something newer and more comfy etc for my daily and running two cars I don't really want to do anymore

So it would need to be a good all rounder

For me I like to go fast haha, so it would have to be fast and handle relatively well, I want something bigger and more comfy, to be as quick etc Itd need to be 300bhp minimum if its s bigger car, which means its gonna be a fortune to run, insurance is going to be more

Tax is going to double, as will fuel bills

Totally head fucking

[blackie_2k5]

get a little 1.5d as a runaround and keep it.

i'm 16v'ing my xsi, and i got to the point where is was just going to get rid. but after a chat with the miss's, the car is going in her name, she's insuring it, and its being used for track days only sorta thing. now that she's 25 as well wont cost much. lol

I had one mate, wanted to kill myself and that means I have two shit cars lol

[Giraffe]

What's your budget? I have a car in mind that will do you nicely that you've mentioned before as well. It's quick, easy to drive and comfy as fuck. Dunno about how well it handles... Although you did say it was too expensive to mod, although any big car probably will be...

In fact, what about an E36 M3?

[blackie_2k5]

What's your budget? I have a car in mind that will do you nicely that you've mentioned before as well. It's quick, easy to drive and comfy as fuck. Dunno about how well it handles... Although you did say it was too expensive to mod, although any big car probably will be...

I was thinking sacking it all off and going for the s60R haha

But I don't know if I want to fork out fro a decent 1, budget I'd say 5/6k

Which would get me one... But I'm still not sure :p

They do hadle very well too


Edit, don't like the 36.. Was looking at 46. But insurance is stupid on them

[Brettles1986]

That's the point exactly bret


Two T's :wall:

[Giraffe]

I was thinking sacking it all off and going for the s60R haha

But I don't know if I want to fork out fro a decent 1, budget I'd say 5/6k

Which would get me one... But I'm still not sure :p

They do hadle very well too


Edit, don't like the 36.. Was looking at 46. But insurance is stupid on them

What's not to like about the 36?! Crazy boy.

To be honest, there isn't really much that fits the bill... If you weren't after 300+, there'd be so many more. I'd say Vectra VXR, but they probably handle like a sack of shit and aren't cheap to run... Looked at Audi S4's or anything like that?

[Brettles1986]

Let's be honest, anything close to 300bhp isn't going to be cheap to run or maintain

[Scott83]

not a very grown up car.

I'm 29 and I have just bought a Saxo....am I doomed?

I'd say keep it, but be sure you sell me that brace.....

I broke my first Turbo Proton and regretted it (although I did manage to get a bike and go through my lessons and test using the money). That had a similar appeal to your car, not a lot to put together and was quick (the engine was dyno'd at 262bhp).

Keep it for another 6months (or until towards the end of the summer) and if you are still unsure break/sell it then as you'll at least have had a decent amount of time to decide properly and drive it in dry weather.

[Ryan]

keep it as a toy. BUy a new daily :D

8 more valves would help you too.

[holdawayt]

I voted Yes, but only because it's a saxo.

Personally I'd do what I'm doing with the mx5 and run a sensible boring thing and work on the project (Saxo) in your case when you get time and the cash.

That way I can take the timing belts etc all off and not have to worry about getting it up and running again instantly. I can just take my time and do it properly.

[blackie_2k5]

Two T's :wall:


Sorry dear :homme:

What's not to like about the 36?! Crazy boy.

To be honest, there isn't really much that fits the bill... If you weren't after 300+, there'd be so many more. I'd say Vectra VXR, but they probably handle like a sack of shit and aren't cheap to run... Looked at Audi S4's or anything like that?

I just don't like them haha

Astra Vxr I like, but if going for decent car I want moooaaarr doors :p. and they're pretty heavy, even 280/300bhp isn't very quick at all, and that's about as far as you can take them before they start eating pistons and needing forged internals

This is why it's such a head fuck lol

[Giraffe]

But what about a Vectra VXR? At one point they were the fastest production saloon to 60 weren't they?

[blackie_2k5]

I voted Yes, but only because it's a saxo.

Personally I'd do what I'm doing with the mx5 and run a sensible boring thing and work on the project (Saxo) in your case when you get time and the cash.

That way I can take the timing belts etc all off and not have to worry about getting it up and running again instantly. I can just take my time and do it properly.

I think this is what I'm going to have to do lol :(

keep it as a toy. BUy a new daily :D

8 more valves would help you too.


No, 16vs are too heavy ;)

Nice double post btw :p

Sounds like ill have to get a boring diesel I think

[blackie_2k5]

But what about a Vectra VXR? At one point they were the fastest production saloon to 60 weren't they?

Hate vectras with a passion :p

[Giraffe]

Hate vectras with a passion :p

Yeah and they actually don't seem as fast as I thought haha.

If going diesel, Mondeo ST?!

[Brettles1986]

Yeah and they actually don't seem as fast as I thought haha.

If going diesel, Mondeo ST?!

Yes, Mondeo is a lovely looking car and not too bad speed wise, also Top Gear love a Mondeo ...

[blackie_2k5]

Seen a lovely white diesel st estate in Workington the other day, but its brand new :p and that's out of my budget tbh hahaha

I do like the st's around the 05 shape though, probs go for an estate (family and all that)

[MartinObviously]

Mongdeo

[josh11490]

Keep it, although I'm never gonna turbo my vtr as much as I would like, it's your car that made me want a saxo haha

[AdamB]

Asw....

[MrChris]

Buy a car with a towbar, get a trailer

Drive the car daily and sorn the saxo

Then youve got it for track days, and can switch the insurance over in 1 phone call if you fancy a road blast (on the same policy)

[RobVT]

Asw....

Lmfao!!


Blackie keep it and put a 16v in it and turbo that after you sold all your bits for the 8v

[Gandi699]

Keep it. Either drive it or sorn it. I think you'll regret selling or breaking it for parts

[16vdady]

Been here before. U can't have it all in one car! If u can't afford to run 2 cars why not have a summer car and a winter car?

[blackie_2k5]

Asw....

Cock off cunt ;)

Everyone wants me to keep it :p and I don't want to get rid, I think I'm going to have it a long time at this rate lol

[AdamB]

Cheer up :)

I think you should keep it. So does Sarah and she has boobs

[blackie_2k5]

Cheer up :)

I think you should keep it. So does Sarah and she has boobs

Lol I know.. Good points..

tee he he

[Giraffe]

S60R. You know you want to.

Or a Jag XJR. In fact yes, get a Jag XJR.

[blackie_2k5]

S60R. You know you want to.

Or a Jag XJR. In fact yes, get a Jag XJR.

I do love the s60R.. Have to see them upfront to appreciate them properly

[vts-dave]

thought about a 5 door MK5 golf gti? i have a 3 door one running 271bhp and 300lbft plenty quick enough with loads more tuning potential and im still getting 36mpg running around town.
Really well built easy to tune handle really good and plenty space inside aswell

[Giraffe]

thought about a 5 door MK5 golf gti? i have a 3 door one running 271bhp and 300lbft plenty quick enough with loads more tuning potential and im still getting 36mpg running around town.
Really well built easy to tune handle really good and plenty space inside aswell

What's boot space like though? He has a nipper and from what I've seen of boot space, it doesn't look to be enough...

EDIT: More interested about boot space for my own info though... I'd definitely consider one in the future for myself

[vts-dave]

boots pretty big tbh ive just travelled up north for new year and it was more than sufficient for luggage and other stuff. would fit a pram easy enough and the back seats have isofix for the seats too

[Yates]

get rid mate I'm glad I did

gets to a point when you just think what's the point. u can't go any further. I've never missed mine I love speed the vectra done good enough for me

[Spanky]

keep it

get it runing right

take off road

sort body work

get back on road for summer

take off road next winter

sort more power

get back on road

you know the above makes sense! find a not so perfect vts for the 2nd car :-)

[blackie_2k5]

Boz is selling a nice vts I think

But if I have two cars ill probs end up with a vrs or something

[Giraffe]

Why don't you just get a MK2 Octy VRS and set about modding it?

[TomT]

I say get rid, seems like you've lost the love

[blackie_2k5]

Why don't you just get a MK2 Octy VRS and set about modding it?

I have been very tempted by these as well tbh, it's one of the only modern cars I really like, so much car for the money and very tuneable

[blackie_2k5]

I say get rid, seems like you've lost the love

I have and haven't, I just want to have something a bit less 'Kiddy' and with some creature comforts

[vts-dave]

Why don't you just get a MK2 Octy VRS and set about modding it?

This! same engine as the golf and audi s3 bigger than the golf and they are great cars the skodas id gladly have one as a family car

[AzzAW93]

I say get rid, seems like you've lost the love

+1 if your debating getting rid youve clearly lost the passion

[logic_guy]

If you can afford to run two cars, then you might as well do that.

[Giraffe]

This! same engine as the golf and audi s3 bigger than the golf and they are great cars the skodas id gladly have one as a family car

Aye, it's why I asked you about the Golf. I've been looking at the VRS cos they don't carry the premium the Golf does, but I slightly prefer the looks of the Golf, but I'm so used to a big boot, like passat/vectra/volvo sized boot, that I'm thinking I might just carry on waiting for the VRS prices to drop. We'll see... Still wanting an XJR mind, which you should definitely get Blackie!

[vts-dave]

Aye, it's why I asked you about the Golf. I've been looking at the VRS cos they don't carry the premium the Golf does, but I slightly prefer the looks of the Golf, but I'm so used to a big boot, like passat/vectra/volvo sized boot, that I'm thinking I might just carry on waiting for the VRS prices to drop. We'll see... Still wanting an XJR mind, which you should definitely get Blackie!

If you want boot size then i'd take the octy over the golf. I would happily have one the price they go for is really good for what you get.

[blackie_2k5]

The prices on them are really down already

Can pick a decent one up for pretty cheap tbh

[Aaron]

Break it............
Now..........

Ps send me your paypal ;)

[Jay_]

Stop being a faggot.

Everyone knows you're going to keep it.

[blackie_2k5]

Stop being a faggot.

Everyone knows you're going to keep it.

Wouldn't. Be so sure mate, nearly bought an impreza last week lol

[sexy_gt]

All the promises made of tracking it... tut tut. Use it as a 2nd car. Mrs and i run 3 cars, isnt as bad as expected. Have a stab at it, i know saxos ur toy. Ive had other quick cars, boosted saxo by far the most laugh out loud of them.

Id like to see you keep it mate ;)

[choko_h]

No, for sure dude. Your car is awesome :y: Fast and nice looking...

[blackie_2k5]

All the promises made of tracking it... tut tut. Use it as a 2nd car. Mrs and i run 3 cars, isnt as bad as expected. Have a stab at it, i know saxos ur toy. Ive had other quick cars, boosted saxo by far the most laugh out loud of them.

Id like to see you keep it mate ;)

No, for sure dude. Your car is awesome :y: Fast and nice looking...

Cheers lads, I don't want it to go that's for sure, more thinking needed

The car was aimed at being track toy but being 2.5 hours from the nearest track (well decent one, Teesside autodrome is about 40 mins away but it's shit lol)

It would end up costing me about £250+ every tile I wanted to do a day :(

[Simon]

I voted for "run two cars"

But it does depend on what you get as your daily.

How much does the insurance drop by on the saxo for removing commuting, just having it as SDP?

[blackie_2k5]

I voted for "run two cars"

But it does depend on what you get as your daily.

How much does the insurance drop by on the saxo for removing commuting, just having it as SDP?

Never tried mate, it's not really that much anyway tbh

[Simon]

Just wondering.
As a guy I work with wants to change to using his Supra as his daily (currently weekend toy).
By adding commuting and increasing mileage from 2k to 5k
The cost has gone from £250 to well over a grand.

Obviously you are doing it the other way round.
Might be worth looking into it.

[blackie_2k5]

Ill give them a call

I always pay upfront anyway so it's all paid for anyhow :D

But be nice to get a few pennies back ;)

[Giraffe]

What's your car history mate? Just interested to see what other cars you've had

[blackie_2k5]

I've had all sorts mate lol, I used to buy/sell cars and bikes

[Giraffe]

I've had all sorts mate lol, I used to buy/sell cars and bikes

Ah ok, in all honesty I was just wondering if you've just always had saxos and not really tried living with anything else day to day, hence the reluctance, or whether you really do just don't want to part with it... Granted my saxo wasn't fast, was just a lowered VTR with a zorst, but I've not really missed it. It was reliable and cheap, but I just find that in quality, the saxo really really lacks.

[blackie_2k5]

Yeah I've had a few cars lol

If it wasnt turbo'd I'd probs have moved on a long time ago, but fun factor in it is amazing, never fails to make you smile when you put your foot down

Even better when some prick in a Beemer or a scoob etc comes booming up behind you with a cheesy grin on their face trying to show off to their lass and wind up liking fu king retarded lol

[MJ05LLY]

I wrote a reply but the windows crashed on me so I gave up and came on my iPad.

I'd get rid and get something you will enjoy no matter, not just when your having to plant your foot to beat a Beemer or something.

[DAMSK11]

Run 2 cars.

[jones91]

Even better when some prick in a Beemer or a scoob etc comes booming up behind you with a cheesy grin on their face trying to show off to their lass and wind up liking fu king retarded lol

That is an awesome feeling and one I admit I do miss a lot

But tbh only you can really make the decision whether you keep it or not, if your prepared to spend even more time working on it, and spend more money on it that you probably won't make back on mapping, failing parts etc then keep it for a while longer, if not then get rid.... the two reasons above are the reasons im getting g rid, and should probably be the two deciding factors on what you do with the saxo

[RobVT]

People get caught up on making some money back when having a car, I could not careless in making money back on a car. ( i have my ibiza up for 2k ;) but thats average price) That shouldn't be the deciding factor on keeping the car, It all boils down to can you afford to run it? maintain it? enjoy it? if you can't? get rid man but if you can keep it! and use it to its full potential

[Gabbastard]

Im totally with Rob. I couldnt justify keeping my VTS, so decided to sell. Got no joy as a whole car so broke it for WAY more than Id have made selling it complete. Shame to break a car that works fine, but money is king.

[blackie_2k5]

Don't get me wrong, I'm not bothered about losing money, was never my intention to make it back, but fact is, I could make alot more splitting it then someone would pay to buy it outright, so that would be where I'd take it tbh

Less someone made a decent offer

[Jazz]

I'm 29 and I have just bought a Saxo....am I doomed?
.

You certainly are. But then again Ross on here has a 106 and he is sprouting greys, so you're not the worst.

Blackie- sounds like you might be ready to get rid, we've a been there, it's difficult dude. You'll miss her but only you really know how you feel about your sax now :n:

[blackie_2k5]

Very true jazz

This is mainly the way it is tbh

Having a good think about it las night, I think I'm probably gonna get it back on form, keep it for the summer and sell it as a whole, much rather someone else enjoyed it for a bit tbh, saves me getting stuck with loads of parts as well

[AdamB]

This still going. Adding to Andrews ego

[blackie_2k5]

This still going. Adding to Andrews ego

trollolololol :homme:

will you shake my penis mr b?