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Fri 27 Jan 2006 10:15
What to Do? - drbe
I have a MB E320CDI estate. Bought new in Jan 2001, it now has 148,000 miles on it.

Should I keep it and run it into the ground, or sell it while it still has some value - although I have no real idea how much value?

Touch wood, nothing major has needed replacing, is it a question of when, not if?

Don
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Fri 27 Jan 2006 10:45
What to Do? - local yokel
A quick flick through autotrader suggests it's worth upwards of £8,000 were you to sell privately.

You could keep it 2 more years and it still might fetch £5,000 - which could be cheap, comfortable motoring. What would it cost you to replace it and own that replacement for two years?
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Fri 27 Jan 2006 11:44
What to Do? - romeo156
Since buyin the Alfa, my views have changed.

I bought from new and only intended to keep for 3 years. I evauated the "cost to change" at the 3 year period, and decided that it was better to run the car till it dies and then start again.
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Fri 27 Jan 2006 16:54
What to Do? - drbe
Since buyin the Alfa, my views have changed.
I bought from new and only intended to keep for 3
years. I evauated the "cost to change" at the 3
year period, and decided that it was better to run the
car till it dies and then start again.


I omitted to mention that my car is used for business and I carry passengers "for hire and reward" so the appearance is another factor to take into consideration.
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Fri 27 Jan 2006 11:53
What to Do? - artful dodger {P}
I would check the bodywork for any rust, as they can be badly afflicted.

If the mechanicals are fine as well, then I would keep it as it will still be a relatively modern car that has been used for longer runs, so should last for years.


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Fri 27 Jan 2006 13:02
What to Do? - Happy Blue!
What to do? - Sell the car to me!

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