Well, a really hard decision had to be made. All quotes in this area were around the same....a clutch plus the cable was needed, so just replacing the cable wouldn't be job done. I couldn't do the work myself and knew no one who could take it on. The high mileage of the car plus other work need (rear suspension, rear brakes, rear arches, steering issue...although hadn't looked into that yet) meant that I decided that enough was enough. I could plough even money into the car or buy another better one for less.
It completely broke my heart doing this I can tell you, but I had to think sensibly. After the crash in the ice she was left with a door that didn't fit properly, dents and bruises. Something in the front passenger side was twisted, so even with tracking done summit wasn't right. I had though always kept up with repairs when needed, and I have kept loads of spares for my next 480, so her soul will live on.
Please don't be harsh anyone, I've had a little cry everyday since it happened
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I guess people will now come back with things I should have done, but I was under a certain amount of pressure from the garage where she was to remove her, and I'm very short of space at home, so when they offered to help take her apart and then remove the remains I agreed. This way was much less painful. yeah I could have tried to sell her as she was, but I would miss out on all the recent Volvo parts I splashed out on along with all the other good parts and besides I couldn't see anyone giving me much for her.
So there you have it. I'm currently waiting to pick up my next 480, which couldn't happen soon enough. I've been lent a Rover which is eating away at my soul and really bringing me down
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I don't understand how anyone wants to buy these cars
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Anyway, thanks to those who have helped with her stay alive in the past...you know who you are...she really has lived much longer than she could have
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xxxx
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and to those who have shown their support throughout this whole episode
RIP Vanessa....I miss you like you wouldn't believe.
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