Should I get a beater or not?
10-17-2005, 10:35 AM
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I love my Scorpio
Much more comfortable than the S for the Edinburgh commute
Bit thirsty but thats my only complaint
cheap as hell to insure/service
2.9 v6 so no complaints when you need to overtake
course no substitute for snow tyres on the S in winter!
Much more comfortable than the S for the Edinburgh commute
Bit thirsty but thats my only complaint
cheap as hell to insure/service
2.9 v6 so no complaints when you need to overtake
course no substitute for snow tyres on the S in winter!
10-17-2005, 10:52 AM
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Kenny, you, like me and others bought the car because you love driving - forget the beater and just drive it!
ive thought about it before, and then thought, its a waste as im not enjoying it! Ok, you might get the odd door ding or whatever, but you could get them fixed annually for much much less than owning a beater!
Regarding miles, you could trade in every couple of years and get a newer one - cheaper than having a beater for 2 years?
You also have the risk of it breaking and costing you money.
MB
ive thought about it before, and then thought, its a waste as im not enjoying it! Ok, you might get the odd door ding or whatever, but you could get them fixed annually for much much less than owning a beater!
Regarding miles, you could trade in every couple of years and get a newer one - cheaper than having a beater for 2 years?
You also have the risk of it breaking and costing you money.
MB
10-17-2005, 10:55 AM
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Definitely go for one, My current beater is a renault 5 PRIMA! 
1.4 petrol, rust over white, 1995, 85K, 60K when I got it, Have had it two years,
Cost me
1.4 petrol, rust over white, 1995, 85K, 60K when I got it, Have had it two years,
Cost me
10-17-2005, 04:12 PM
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Hmmm lots of arguments either way. Got a job interview on Wed that would totally eliminate the work use of the car so the problem may solve itself 
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