Hello
I've posted a couple of times a while back and you guys were awesome help. I've run into a bit of a dilemma with my NA. Unfortunately after two years of problem-free ownership and flying through 2 MOTs without any issues at all, my engine has completely died.
The mechanic believes that an issue with the timing belt caused some of the valves to get damaged and it would require an engine replacement, or rebuild. Both of which are way out of my budget at the moment..
Its not the prettiest VX without its issues.. Its a CAT C. The paintwork really needed to be redone, along with some fibreglass fixing and baking. And I had planned to save up to renovate it back to its former glory. I still loved it. Now I don't know if I'll ever get the chance.
Part of me wants to put it into storage until I can get the money together to have it fixed up. Another part of me wonders if it'd be better off just to sell it as is so maybe someone can take it on as a project and future track slag if need be,.
Issues are as follows:
- Took a risk and bought it with no service history, and CAT C. Checked body and everything and couldnt see any major damage. Its driven like a dream since I bought it until this engine problem
- Paintwork is dire. There was bubbling, pealing over the bonet, doors, etc. I plasti-dipped it myself to cover it temporarily until I could afford a respray
- I reversed into a small wall causing a smallish (about fist-sized) hole in the corner of the back bumper
- a week later I got hit by a lady while my car was parked in a car park of halfords, causing another fist-sized hole in the other corner of the bumper, along with a crack just below the exhaust
- The roof leaks
- The engine is completely dead now
Given the above, I wondered if I could have your honest opinion on what you think I should do with my baby? Should I ebay it, how much do you reckon i could get as is? Should I hold onto the dream? How much would I be looking at for an NA engine replacement?
Edited by _Achilles_, 07 March 2016 - 10:25 AM.
