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GingerMagic
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The countdown has begun...

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Well, I've just put the dump trip bargain basement 406 for it's MOT - it passed again for the 5th year in a row but Sven the MOT guy has whispered in my ear that it won't pass next year due to rust on the rear subframe, arms, pretty much everywhere.

I paid £150 for the car about 5 years ago and it's reliable as clockwork, but I only do around 500 miles a year nowadays as I walk to work, and I still have the Volvo.

I was wondering which one of the two cars to part with but it's decision made - I have just one year left to further abuse the 406 before either parting it out or scrapping it.

Looks like I'll be without a 406 for the first time in about 12 or 13 years which is a shame as I still believe it's the greatest allw rounder Peugeot ever made ( the 306 and 405 are also gems though.. )

I'll let you all know this time next year regarding parts or whatever.

365 days to go...

Kelv
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
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Re: The countdown has begun...

Post by steve_earwig »

:cry: :cry: The end of an era :cry: :cry: AH well, 5 years of trouble free motoring for 150 quid is bloody amazing, something you'll be very lucky to get with anything more modern.
GingerMagic wrote: Tue Sep 17, 2024 6:29 pm I only do around 500 miles a year
Crikey, do you even need a car? :shock: Tax & insurance doesn't care how many miles you do but would pay for quite a few cab rides :wink:
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GingerMagic
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Re: The countdown has begun...

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Well, I certainly don't need 2 cars...

My insurance, tax and MOT ( all passed so far ) is around £400 per year, so for just over £1 per day I can haz a car for literally abusing, dump trips, trampolines on the roof - that sort of thing, while keeping the Volvo as a car for best.

364 days to go.
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
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