As much as I can afford. Worst thing that can happen? New engine. Not exactly hard to come by are they? I know of at least 2 people on Metropower that would come and help me fit a new engine for almost free to my Metros.

Only getting rarer.

 

About a grand, maybe, but I've not had a big bill with MG Rovers so hopefully it won't come to that. A replacement BMW engine for our CDTi would probably be the biggest cost unless a shunt occurs!

 

It was £4.5k before I threw in the towel. Though by the end there was nothing wrong, I just kept going "what's that noise" when it was nothing... Maybe I will try a V8 one in the future haha

Tom

 

Think it would have to be the value of the car...

 

Having had mine all of it's life and the fact it's immaculate, probably a lot more than it's market value.

It would have to be in the price region of being a considerable car upgrade kind of budget before giving up for me.


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Just reached it.

Had our 75 tourer from new in 2001 and it needs a new inlet manifold and has a cambelt change coming up. Also the car is making more noise than she used to so suspect other things are wrong so thought it is time for a change.

Looked at the XF estate but is is only available with a tractor engines and all my friends who have been conned into moving to diesel report that they are a complete pain in the rear if you do a lot of short journeys (under 20 miles!) with the additional filter to remove the soot they used to belch out of the back. So it is a Hun mobile for me and have ordered a new BMW 328 estate. The good news is the engine is made in Brum!

 

Its not a monay thin imo, its a confidence thing.

When i had my mx-5 that had issues, it was all fixed under warranty, didn't cost me a thing, but i was still looking at it in the morning, and deciding to take the bus or asking to borrow my mums car rather than have it break again

 

i spent 3k on my wise before i threw in the towel...

it cost 2.3k to buy 14 months before i got rid of it.

 

I've had mine only 6 months. Since buying it, it's hard new master, slave and clutch kit. New starter motor. New door locks. Had to reseal the rear lights, rubber seals and drill two holes in my spare wheel compartment. In need of new brakes, there's a knocking coming from one of the wheels.. the car makes a vibrating sound when driving etc... I only bought the car for £900, it has 142000 miles on it now (only done 4000) and am at the point now where I'm thinking of selling it.

 

What will you replace it with though? And won't that have similar issues?

 

I bought my 416SLi auto for £700. So, if any single Bill came to £700, I'd consider getting another Rover. Then I'd forget it. Get the car fixed and keep driving.

 

So long as the car is not in a crash then I don't see why I wouldn't just keep spending money on it as parts for the 25 are cheap enough.

 

Surely it will depend on how much you like the car!

we recently threw in the towel with the Vauxhall Frontera it had just got to the point of losing faith in it. That car had cost us a bundle and int he snow at Christmas when we needed it it broke down again. Turned out to be simple plugs and leads. However just gettign a set of lead that didn't cost a fortune proved to be a problem.

Ordered a set online after the local motor factors simply didn't get back to us on price and delivery then noticed a few days later a refund. no message just a refund. Seems QH couldn't supply for at least two months???? of course we know why now.

Vauxhall wanted a small fortune and of course didn't have any in stock. So to e-bay we went and got some leads. By this time the snow had gone and the tax had run out while she sat on the drive not running.

MOT was coming up so was thinking what yo do when I phoned and spoke to the vendor about the 623. The Frontera came up in the conversation and he offered to take it for a small amount. Mother who had totally lost faith in the car said take it so we did.

The 623 is more economical and a better ride. Of course comparing what was an executive saloon to a 4x4 is not quite fair but there you have it.

Once loses faith in the car it becomes very difficult to see the sense in spending more.

 

I was going to say when something non-service gives up the ghost. But then I love the Ti, and as there's only about 350 - 400 of them left on the road I keep fingers crossed resale prices will rise in a few years.

Having recently changed jobs and being home based the Ti doesn't get out much and the missus nags me to sell it. She's also well cross about the oil she's dropped on the new block pave drive. However, we've spent a bit on top of the £350 I bought it for (3 new tyres, belt change, new rad, new alty, new water pump, rear seatbelts, approx £1500 all in). Because of that monetary input she thinks we should maybe keep it cos of the money we'd loose if sold.

Also it's a brilliant car in the snow.

As Plezier says, I think it depends how much you like/love your car.