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What to do?
#1522386
20/01/2015 17:01
20/01/2015 17:01
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 12,302 Sandhurst
Begbie
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Well the inevitable happened today.
Driving to Sheffield and less than half a mile from my destination the car conks out at the lights and won't restart. A call to the AA and 2.5 hours later, my worst fear has been confirmed. Cambelt has had the teeth stripped off and it currently going to Torque Automotive.
It's only really just starting to sink in what has happened and not sure if I'm in the right frame of mind to even be at a clients site today (till Friday).
I still had a shed load of debt paying off (5 figures) and this year was going to be the year to try and clear a lot of it down, but now this has happened, I don't know if I even want to continue with the car.
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522389
20/01/2015 17:10
20/01/2015 17:10
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 6,795 In the coupe.
magooagain
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Thats very bad luck mate. I just love your car. Chin up and sleep on it mate.
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522390
20/01/2015 17:11
20/01/2015 17:11
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ice900
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ice900
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That is sad news mate, is she your daily driver and how long ago was the belt done? BTW voted for repair
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522391
20/01/2015 17:13
20/01/2015 17:13
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nismo
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nismo
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break it and sell all the good bits to me  . you know in your own heart that its going to be repaired and back on the road for Spaitalia 2015  . gutted for you mate 
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522396
20/01/2015 17:24
20/01/2015 17:24
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pjdm
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pjdm
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Can you get the car to my garage in chesterfield? Guarantee to be cheaper than anywere, unless you doing work yourself?
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522397
20/01/2015 17:28
20/01/2015 17:28
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pjdm
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pjdm
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if it went at lights on tickover damage will be valves, pitons and bearings should be fine. Worth taking a chance and just do cyl head.
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522398
20/01/2015 17:49
20/01/2015 17:49
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Posts: 1,650 Dark side of the Moon
H_R
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Really gutted for you Begbie! My head is with coupedummy! if it was me, i know i would be repairing it to be stronger and better! but probably over a long period of time on a budget not a "repair now, money's no object" Definitely debt and money comes first if its bad enough to worry about it Just shelve it sort your head out and buy bits here and there when they present themselves at decent prices and then sort it out when the times right! All the best! 
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522400
20/01/2015 18:05
20/01/2015 18:05
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Posts: 6,731 Surrey
Emjay
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Alexis, really sorry to hear this.
What you don't do is bung money at it.
Either get what you can for it, focus on getting rid of the debt, then come at this again if the itch still needs scratching.
Or Sorn it, focus on getting rid of the debt, and then if the itch does not need scratching get what you can for it.
Does our law condemn a man without first hearing him to find out what he has been doing? (John 7:51)
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522402
20/01/2015 18:17
20/01/2015 18:17
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Posts: 2,252 Windsor/ Reading
knight7660
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Repair it mate don't split such a nice 16vt
LE53 (452BHp & 389ftlb's with Quaife) Wine red VIS FOOFY Audi RS4 B7
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Re: What to do?
[Re: mrc]
#1522409
20/01/2015 19:51
20/01/2015 19:51
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proccy
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proccy
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I can't see you driving an M3! As a current, mapped, M3 driver coming from a 355bhp coupe, i agree the M3 isn't for you imho - it would feel gutless, but then anything will if you trash/break it. Same dilemma i faced 3 or 4 times and as you know i was stupid/brave enough to repair it every time. Now its gone i miss it so much, to the point i nearly bought it back recently.........however we're all different and you're your own man with responsibilities, i just feel sorry its happened and would support whatever you decide 
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522419
20/01/2015 21:29
20/01/2015 21:29
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Posts: 17,374 Staffordshire
Nigel
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I feel your pain Alexis - been there myself on more than one occasion However, as you well know, the car is worth very little in its current state (TBH, we all know that a modded Coupe running perfectly isn't worth very much either) My recommendation would be to park the car up somewhere safe and dry and spend a year or two throwing the same money at your debt as you have done with the Coupe. Get yourself a half-decent oil-burner, such as an Alfa 156 or 147 - 50+ mpg will help with the cashflow and you won't feel the same traitorous feelings that you must have done driving that bloody Clio for all those years  The LAST thing you need to do is to make a decision in the next few days - walk away from it and see how you feel when the emotions have died down a bit - there's less chance you'll do something daft (like sell it) Good luck
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522423
20/01/2015 21:46
20/01/2015 21:46
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Posts: 2,719 My name is Daniel
Burbum123
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Sorry mate what wAs reason? Im sure belt change wasn't so long ago was it ? Was it power /torque ?.my vote was repair but as you say I haven't spent what you have.
Last edited by Burbum123; 20/01/2015 21:48.
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Burbum123]
#1522427
20/01/2015 22:01
20/01/2015 22:01
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Posts: 1,829 kidderminster
nick_d
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First dibs on manifold and exhaust...  Gutted for you mate, without doubt the best spec'd modded 16vt on this forum for sometime! I very much doubt that alexia would just swap his cylinder head for another one as the head is probably the most special/costly part of his car due to all the head work he had done by guy croft! I think you need to work out the exact cost of repair before making any decisions bud, isn't it possible it could just be valve damage?? What I do know is that if anything major like this happens to mine after new turbo is fitted it WILL be broken this time, I'm already on my 2nd forged engine.... I estimate my 16vt has cost 12k plus since ownership, I won't be rebuilding engine again that is a certain fact! Good luck buddy!!! Nick
368bhp @ 1.5 bar
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Nigel]
#1522429
20/01/2015 22:05
20/01/2015 22:05
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Posts: 2,252 Windsor/ Reading
knight7660
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I feel your pain Alexis - been there myself on more than one occasion However, as you well know, the car is worth very little in its current state (TBH, we all know that a modded Coupe running perfectly isn't worth very much either) My recommendation would be to park the car up somewhere safe and dry and spend a year or two throwing the same money at your debt as you have done with the Coupe. Get yourself a half-decent oil-burner, such as an Alfa 156 or 147 - 50+ mpg will help with the cashflow and you won't feel the same traitorous feelings that you must have done driving that bloody Clio for all those years  The LAST thing you need to do is to make a decision in the next few days - walk away from it and see how you feel when the emotions have died down a bit - there's less chance you'll do something daft (like sell it) Good luck Well said 
LE53 (452BHp & 389ftlb's with Quaife) Wine red VIS FOOFY Audi RS4 B7
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522433
20/01/2015 22:22
20/01/2015 22:22
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Marco20ValveT
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Evening all.
As I've been talking to Begbie all day on the phone. I can honestly say I'm gutted for this man.
He is in the sh*t luck club that me proccy, Nigel, Mario and a few other have been in.
All I can say is, If you break it for parts, you will still be out of pocket regardless. If you repair it, you will have to spend out a fair wack again.
But.. One thing you will never EVER get back is that feeling of YOUR coupe. You can strip it, and crush the shell ect But you will miss it.
You will never be able to get it back.
And you Will miss it. I will do what ever I can to help you mate! Just sitting by the phone waiting for the AA to let me know it's there!
Chin up mate..
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522441
20/01/2015 23:02
20/01/2015 23:02
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Marco20ValveT
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Marco20ValveT
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Begbie is far too attached to that coupe to not be emotionly evolved
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522447
21/01/2015 01:42
21/01/2015 01:42
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Linton
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Linton
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I'd repair it, but over a period of time. You'd buy another car, but every time you saw a Coupe you'd be kicking yourself. Sensible route not an option, or you wouldn't be driving a coupe in the first place.
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Re: What to do?
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#1522449
21/01/2015 02:06
21/01/2015 02:06
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Theresa
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Gutted for you Begbie  I haven't voted in the poll as I really couldn't decide. I dread the day this might happen to mine. I wouldn't have the money to fix mine, but I would still keep it (even if it never got fixed and rotted away on my driveway) and get a cheap runaround until I could sort mine. The above is probably my advice to you too - don't break, repair or sell until you're absolutely certain you have made the right decision. Whatever you do, you have my support and again, so gutted for you 
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522520
21/01/2015 16:25
21/01/2015 16:25
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Posts: 17,832 Auld Reekie
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Gutted to hear this news Begbie, I mean it was nothing short of great pleasure being blown off course by your yellow peril at Spa, even if you went slightly down that road yourself so to speak  Have my video to catch the flash of broom anyway to always remind me From what I've read your time and patience that's gone into this car is only to be surpassed by that which you will eventually afford, when the time is right, to nurse her back to health. Although I had a temporary (near) lapse of faith, I'm glad I stuck with the BumbleBee, life just wouldn't be the same.
BumbleBee carer
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522521
21/01/2015 16:31
21/01/2015 16:31
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Brickfoot
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Brickfoot
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Really gutted for you Begbie. That said, if youre breaking it im interessted in the engine with everything from the air filter to the back silencer and will pay good money for it.. Pm if intrested..
And as said before, take your time to think before making any desision on this..
Last edited by Brickfoot; 21/01/2015 23:38.
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522539
21/01/2015 19:24
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samsite999
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samsite999
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For all your effort and time thats gone in to this, id be inclined to agree with Theresa. Don't make a rash decision. Buy a oil burner or a cheep small petrol car and use this as the daily. Park up the Coupe some where secure and when you have the money start again. More important than any car is your long term financial goals. Meet these then come back to the car.
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522598
22/01/2015 13:37
22/01/2015 13:37
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,845 Darlo / Leeds
Darlo_Nick
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I almost voted but then changed my mind! I think this is something you have you have a good think about, even if it means parking it up somewhere for a few weeks/months/years.
If it was me I would do all I could to keep it, but you need to make sure your finances are in a fit state too.
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Re: What to do?
[Re: Begbie]
#1522694
22/01/2015 21:42
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Pondman
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Alexis, I can only say how sad I am to hear of your BIG problem  As others have said, another car will not be your car. It is unique and no other car will really replace it, at least in your mind. It will always be your "first love". You've put too much energy and emotion into your car already, to do that all over again with a different car!? Head, cut your losses and move on. Heart, sort it when the time is right. Either which way, not an easy desission  if you have time to make it, decide once the emotions and a clear head and heart prevale. Good luck mate 
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