Hi guys,
As you all know by now i know nothing about cars, so im faced with a bit of a dilema. i dont know wether its work keepin or trading in for something new.
i own a 1998 R reg 1.2 60sx fiat punto. bought it second hand in oct 2004 for £2195, 40-42K, which is now 62K miles. i have to drive everyday to get to work or see my boyfriend, as public transport is non-existant.
i had a mechanic come to see my car tonight because it is loosing coolant from somewhere, goes from max to min in about a week. looking at my car he said he can see oil and water coming from around the head/head gasket (but not mixing), and signs of an old radiator leak. the aa looked at it the other day when i had to call them out and did the check for head gasket (negative) and no leaks around main radiator pipes.
he said that to find out what it was and to get it sorted would probably be more than the cars worth, i also need knew brakes and theres a creaking coming from over the wheels going round corners. the engine also sounds rattlely.
since i got it ive had to have new brake drums(?), middle exhaust welded, new exhaust, brake pads/disks, head gasket and cambelt, new fan, the bonnet release handle broke the other day and im sure theres a few things ive forgotten. i can only really afford about £400 of repairs, but then thats a chunk of money to a new car!
could any one offer an opinion to whether they think its worth trying to get fixed? anyone want the car lol?
ta
As you all know by now i know nothing about cars, so im faced with a bit of a dilema. i dont know wether its work keepin or trading in for something new.
i own a 1998 R reg 1.2 60sx fiat punto. bought it second hand in oct 2004 for £2195, 40-42K, which is now 62K miles. i have to drive everyday to get to work or see my boyfriend, as public transport is non-existant.
i had a mechanic come to see my car tonight because it is loosing coolant from somewhere, goes from max to min in about a week. looking at my car he said he can see oil and water coming from around the head/head gasket (but not mixing), and signs of an old radiator leak. the aa looked at it the other day when i had to call them out and did the check for head gasket (negative) and no leaks around main radiator pipes.
he said that to find out what it was and to get it sorted would probably be more than the cars worth, i also need knew brakes and theres a creaking coming from over the wheels going round corners. the engine also sounds rattlely.
since i got it ive had to have new brake drums(?), middle exhaust welded, new exhaust, brake pads/disks, head gasket and cambelt, new fan, the bonnet release handle broke the other day and im sure theres a few things ive forgotten. i can only really afford about £400 of repairs, but then thats a chunk of money to a new car!
could any one offer an opinion to whether they think its worth trying to get fixed? anyone want the car lol?
ta