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Is it time to shoot her or fix her up? - READ ONLY

8 messages,  Last post on Mar 16, 2004 at 9:35 PM

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#2 of 8 My advice by bigfur

Mar 15, 2004 (1:50 pm)

Say a prayer, have a moment of silence...then have the wrecker haul it away.

#3 of 8 Any other ideas ?? by wjl3

Mar 15, 2004 (2:53 pm)

Anybody have any other ideas?? Please!!

#4 of 8 Put Her DOWN ! by kg11

Mar 15, 2004 (6:34 pm)

You seem to be looking for an excuse to not do what you know must be done. That's something only you can decide. If I say to put $2000 into a $1000 truck, which is your situation now, then it's still your choice. Do you want the $1000 truck for $2000?

#5 of 8 Hate to say it.... by jim3425

Mar 15, 2004 (9:52 pm)

sign it over for scrap.

#6 of 8 What can save her? by akjbmw

Mar 15, 2004 (10:48 pm)

Since the only way the repairs can be less cost than the vehicle is worth is to do it all yourself, it comes down to your emotional involvement.
 
Given that there appears to be some emotional attachment (we're having this conversation aren't we?), the next step is to rationalize the journey of resurrection/restoration.
You could consider is an educational tool to learn about automotive repair. And, therefor, cost does not have to pass sanity checks.
 

#7 of 8 OK, :( by wjl3

Mar 16, 2004 (10:20 am)

Ok, I hear you. I'm off to the used car lot. Do you think a car dealer would take her as a trade in? Or will I have to pay them to take it? Again thanks for the comfort, I hate to see her go.

#8 of 8 Disposal? by akjbmw

Mar 16, 2004 (9:35 pm)

Sometimes there is a need to make the numbers work by providing a trade in.
The real quandary is what works best for you.
Don't forget that you can donate it to a non-profit eligible organization and take the tax write off.
 
Good Luck

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