New (old) Car Dilemma

[captain avensis]

So there was I happily eaking out as many years and miles as possible from very trusty 2001 Avensis estate

when someone I work for took her Subaru Legacy in to part exchange it for a new one, and was offered £280 for it !

So I said I'd have the Subaru. And ever since then I've been undecided about which car to keep. I can't afford to tax and insure both, so one has to go !

Subaru Legacy 2.0 2004 118,000 miles

30 to the gallon (ouch)

looks cool

bigger.

4x4 could be handy in the winter

needs cam belt (i will do this if I keep or sell it)

Avensis 1.8 vvti 2001 185,000 miles

I know it so well

40 mpg

just passed the MOT again

owes me nothing

cam chain

reliable old friend. (will I regret it if I sell it?)

WHAT DO I DO ??

[frankie406]

£280 for a subaru? Nice buy!both great cars you have.which do you like driving?which will cost more in running,servicing,insurance and tax and whatever else then go by that!. (Though the subaru looks good)

[Wayne2015]

I had the 2004 Legacy 3.0Rn - fantastic car and even with summer tyres it went up snow hills following range rovers!

But it was LPG so 50mpg :)

Toyota will be cheaper to run, maintain and insure etc etc

Main difference u have there is the mileage difference...

[captain avensis]

looks more and more like the scooby...

The Toyota's done a lot of miles and bits are starting to go wrong.

recently:

Alternator

Coil pack

Sensor

so maybe it's time for a change. Also Subaru is nice to drive albeit a bit noisy compared to the Toyota...

[Wayne2015]

looks more and more like the scooby...

The Toyota's done a lot of miles and bits are starting to go wrong.

recently:

Alternator

Coil pack

Sensor

so maybe it's time for a change. Also Subaru is nice to drive albeit a bit noisy compared to the Toyota...

U might even get MORE money for the Toyota than the Scoob! :)

[Konrad C]

Being biased, I would say keep the Avensis if the mileage was lower. Sell the Avensis first then see how things go with the Subaru.

Then I would sell that and get something slightly newer and economical.

It is hard moving from a vehicle you have had a long time. I am running my old Mk1 and Mk3 Tourer. The Mk1 is close in some respects like flexibility and economy, slightly less refined and the brakes need a harder, but more modulated, and softer ride.

See how much the Subaru will go for, then buy a late Mk2 Avensis which are much cheaper now. Basically sell both.

[avensisd4d786]

+1 to sell both and get mk2. mk2 better looking than mk1 IMO. and will be better fuel economy.

[Druid Boy]

Wash and wax the scooby and sell it on - before it costs you anything. Keep the cash safe to put towards a replacement if the Toyota dies or gets too expensive to keep running.

[captain avensis]

sound advice !

I'll sell the Avensis - keep the Sub for the winter - then get a newer Avensis ! Perfect solution .

Many Thanks !

[captain avensis]

hmmm ! another Idea !

the dilemma continues !

[captain avensis]

OK so I've decided to sell the toyota...

Trouble is I don't know what to ask for it !

It's in good order and has a lot of new bits on it so I figure it must be worth £500 ??

It certainly doesn't owe me anything and I'm tempted to just put it into storage as I know how damn good it is !

[Wayne2015]

Keep it as your 2nd car and enjoy at your leisure!

Check out prices on eBay

Car this old with such mileage will probably be valued by Glass s guide / CAP as almost pennies.

Still, no harm in getting a free valuation from Autotrader

Plus it will be worth MORE to someone who appreciates these fine cars!

Seriously, if u have space keep it for the summer to enjoy and SORN during winters :)

[avensisd4d786]

alot of the old avensis get exported to asia/africa so if you place an add on gumtree or eBay put in title ideal for export.

[Druid Boy]

12 months MOT or thereabouts = £800 of anyone's money in a private sale.

And no, I don't need another car.....

yet.