Would love some feedback on my current dilemma.
I own a 95 Series that has just ticked over the 400k km mark. Been a brilliant car, bought it at 280k for $11,000 almost 10 years ago. I recently moved to Queensland, so now need to register, which requires a road worthy. Unfortunately, the timing belt needs to be replaced, a few other biggish items, a few other bits and pieces, and heaps of little things (tinting, seat belts), which is going to cost upwards of 6k all up.
My partner is buying a Rav 4 to replace her 2014 mazda, and the Toyota dealer offered 4k trade in (not budging) for the Prado. I would normally laugh at this, but considering what I need to spend immediately, just to get it up to date again... well, it's an option. I can't sell the car either without most of the work being done. (Toyota don't require a road worthy).
Do I spend the money, and then likely drive it into the ground, hoping it will go another 50-100k> or take the money, and just drive my partner's older car. I don't really go hardcore off-road at the moment, but do love being able to fit the surfboards in the back.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. TIA
I own a 95 Series that has just ticked over the 400k km mark. Been a brilliant car, bought it at 280k for $11,000 almost 10 years ago. I recently moved to Queensland, so now need to register, which requires a road worthy. Unfortunately, the timing belt needs to be replaced, a few other biggish items, a few other bits and pieces, and heaps of little things (tinting, seat belts), which is going to cost upwards of 6k all up.
My partner is buying a Rav 4 to replace her 2014 mazda, and the Toyota dealer offered 4k trade in (not budging) for the Prado. I would normally laugh at this, but considering what I need to spend immediately, just to get it up to date again... well, it's an option. I can't sell the car either without most of the work being done. (Toyota don't require a road worthy).
Do I spend the money, and then likely drive it into the ground, hoping it will go another 50-100k> or take the money, and just drive my partner's older car. I don't really go hardcore off-road at the moment, but do love being able to fit the surfboards in the back.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. TIA
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