Louise Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I am so upset My car is very old but I have just had the garage on the phone telling me he is on his way out I have had him for nearly 11 years Apparently his fuel tank is almost rusted through and they say it is a very expensive job They think they can fix him to get him through the MOT but say the fuel tank is going to go soon Not sure what to do with him any suggestions (be polite I am very fond of him) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin and Sian Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I can understand why you're so upset - I presume from it's name it's a Beetle? I'd listen to the garage though - I bought a second hand beetle years ago without getting it checked out I spent about two weeks driving around the lanes of North Wales and then back home wondering why I was having to fill up with petrol so often. I finally took it to a garage and they told me it was really dangerous, that the tank was about to corrode through and there was a real chance of it catching fire!!! Very very scary. Of course the person I bought it off was long gone - seemed they had forged the MOTs and everything. It doesn't sound like yours is anything like in such a bad state but I'd still play it safe with old cars. Maybe you could turn it into a hen house? That would be original! Sian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 No Herbie is an MX5 but he does tricks hence the name he is very good at telling me when he needs his roof down because he is too hot he flashes his headlights at you I am getting him through his service and MOT as he will have a value to someone who can do the work themselves as he is a classic from the first year they were built but I am only putting 6 months tax on him as the plan is to get rid Trouble is I am stuck now looking for something else Can't afford another one so what next Looks like I am going to be forced to grow up and buy something sensible Life sucks sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin and Sian Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 How bizarre - we've now got an MX5 Sian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 You could always get a nice green van Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Apply for pimp my ride on MTV? Maybe they could add chicken customisations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 I don't have MTV Sarah Thanks guys you are cheering me up I know its stupid but I love that little car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Sorry I should have said I'm sorry about your car It's on Friday nights channel 5 it's entertaining but more in an ironic way and the UK one is presented by Tim Westwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Bizzarely I have a buyer for him The vultures are circling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Bizzarely I have a buyer for him The vultures are circling Thats good. Its time to let go of him Louise. Am sure he is going to a good owner Have a flick through auto trader to get some ideas for the next love of your life. Keep your chin up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 So sorry Louise! I do empathise... I'm so lucky, because we have a huge barn, I've kept all of my old cars. They're like old friends aren't they? Hopefully the person who wants Herbie will be able to fix him up and you'll still see him around? DON'T get a sensible car!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I agree with Annie, Louise. I've never had a sensible car yet! Even if I do have to drive something the size of a small bus, there's no reason why I can't fill it with every gadget known to man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I love my van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Louise so sorry to hear about Herbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 I have to have a sensible car as I can'r afford anything daft My budget could only stretch to a 7 or 8 year old MX5 which means in about another 2/3 years I am in the same boat so I think it has to be sensible now and them in 5 years maybe if I save really hard I could have another Herbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
