I've been using Poppy almost daily and she starting to show her age, although she still returns over 40+mpg on a run and about 30mpg in round town.
She had her windscreen replaced recently and the rust bug has got into certain places. It hasnt stopped them from replacing the windscreen but its indicative of her condition.
I wound the drivers window down the other day to be greeted with a snapping sound and now a rusty grinding noise when i touch the switch ( which i'm trying not too until i get a chance to look in the door)
I'm upset as I dont have the time to spend on her anymore, yet shes a good car. I feel i'm running her into the ground
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Theres reasons for this - wont go into them in too much detail, but my circumstances have changed - now separated from the mrs and looking after my lad.
Poppys due an MOT in september - i think i've got a front disc warped - i''ve got new discs and pads to put on, but not the time. ( tried to but couldnt find the right poxy bit for my impact driver ! )
I can see rust spots appearing on the lower edge of the drivers door - i know they need work now to stop them progressing.
Tax is due before the months out and at £120+ for 6 months its an ouch in the wallet just at the time the kids are on holiday.
Poppys not been an expensive car to run - but she needs time spent on her to keep her that way.
I know this sounds like a 'for sale ' advert but its more my state of mind at the moment.
My boy loves Poppy and doesnt want me to sell her, so I'll try and get her through another MoT - my worry is corrosion.
I know the last thing you want to be driving is an unsafe rusty car.
I've a squeak at the back of the car sounds like a bush has gone on the suspension..... or the suspension unit ....
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Maybe i'm just a bit paranoid at the moment.
Been passively looking at £700 Micras........... thats how bad it is!
But on the plus side me and the boy are healthy and he's happy that he's got no school for weeks now!
I would look forward to winning the lottery ........but I dont do it - so i cant ! lol
oh i'll figure something out .......dont mean to be so depressive on the forum, but its good to get this out!
Heres wishing everyone a great summer and some carefree motoring
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