This Saturday, barring any Fcuk Ups am waving goodbye to my trusty punto derv...

It was brought with 18000miles and now has 103000ish miles and it is finally worn out after 9 years of motoring.

Rad is leaking
Wiper Linkage is falling apart
Air Bag warning light is on
Alternator is not charging fully
Clutch was slipping but then cured itself (never understood that one)
Rust on the roof where it meets the edges
and sounds like the rear shock is trying to hammer its way into the boot

Don't think it was always neglected though, it has received up to now,

New EGR Valve
New Injector
New MAF
New Power Steering assembly

It is being replaced with a Subaru WRX sportwagon which I am pleased to say is bog standard and will remain that way...

The fuel costs are going to double if not tripple but the jump from 80bhp to 225bhp will be worth it...

thats not worn out!

GL with the new car... will cost you way more to fix, service and run. But fair does... ever time you put the foot down it will be worth it

only just run in :devil:

best of look with the scooby, and the 4wd should help in this weather

I am not about to compare a impreza wrx to a punto jtd. They are poles apart in that they are cars designed for different purposes.

I have had 6 years of solid motoring from the Punto but I didn't want another one, it was time for a change. I would however recommend the Jtd punto to anyone looking for a small car that can munch miles for little money.

Impreza has managed to develop a fault already though. Seems like a sensor has gone acording to the light on the dash, apparently if it was flashing, which it is not, then it would be worse. Came with 12 month warrenty though so back to dealer in the morning!

Ho hum... Cars, I am sure we spend more money on them than we really should!