Somebody has offered me their old banger

andygb

A relation has just come into some money (well, quite a lot actually), and they have offered me their car, which they don't want to use any more. They seem surprised that I am pretty cool about their "generousity", but in this case, I just do not think that it is worth me taking it.
The car in question is a 93 Vauxhall Astra (bottom of the range model, no central locking, manual windows), petrol, automatic, scruffy paintwork, and the MOT is due at the end of this month, as well as the tax.
If I take it, then I will have to insure it (I already have my Mondeo), then spend all the money putting it through the test, then tax it.
Although I like the concept of "Bangernomics", I just cannot see how accepting this car would be a good move, added to which, I would have to travel 70 miles to get it and then drive it home and keep it somewhere (probably off road).
How much could I sell it for without an MOT and tax?
The person concerned thinks that I sound really ungrateful, but if I do take it off his hands, then I will be most likely left with a "shed" which will be trouble.

motorguy

andygb wrote: »

A relation has just come into some money (well, quite a lot actually), and they have offered me their car, which they don't want to use any more. They seem surprised that I am pretty cool about their "generousity", but in this case, I just do not think that it is worth me taking it.
The car in question is a 93 Vauxhall Astra (bottom of the range model, no central locking, manual windows), petrol, automatic, scruffy paintwork, and the MOT is due at the end of this month, as well as the tax.
If I take it, then I will have to insure it (I already have my Mondeo), then spend all the money putting it through the test, then tax it.
Although I like the concept of "Bangernomics", I just cannot see how accepting this car would be a good move, added to which, I would have to travel 70 miles to get it and then drive it home and keep it somewhere (probably off road).
How much could I sell it for without an MOT and tax?
The person concerned thinks that I sound really ungrateful, but if I do take it off his hands, then I will be most likely left with a "shed" which will be trouble.

Its probably worth 450 with a years MOT but sounds like it could take a fortune to put through.

The best route to bangernomics is to buy something that already has a years MOT on it at a few hundred pounds.

anotherbaldrick

andygb wrote: »

A relation has just come into some money (well, quite a lot actually), and they have offered me their car, which they don't want to use any more. They seem surprised that I am pretty cool about their "generousity", but in this case, I just do not think that it is worth me taking it.
The car in question is a 93 Vauxhall Astra (bottom of the range model, no central locking, manual windows), petrol, automatic, scruffy paintwork, and the MOT is due at the end of this month, as well as the tax.
If I take it, then I will have to insure it (I already have my Mondeo), then spend all the money putting it through the test, then tax it.
Although I like the concept of "Bangernomics", I just cannot see how accepting this car would be a good move, added to which, I would have to travel 70 miles to get it and then drive it home and keep it somewhere (probably off road).
How much could I sell it for without an MOT and tax?
The person concerned thinks that I sound really ungrateful, but if I do take it off his hands, then I will be most likely left with a "shed" which will be trouble.

Suggest they solve their own rubbish disposal problem

maginot

I would definitely be like you.
It is likely to cost you money when you don't even need it and I bet your bottom dollar this relation will keep mentioning it over the next 20 years.
You'll probably be asked for a lot more favours and feel obliged as they gave you a car
Tell them you have a car and thank them lots for their generosity (if you want to be cheeky - if they sell it you will be more than happy to take the cash or you could just ask them for cash instead)

Norman_Castle

Many years ago I was offered my grandads Renault 14. No mot and rust "repaired" with emulsion paint. No thanks.
Politely refuse and explain you prefer your Mondeo.

NeverEnough

It isn't necessary to be rude or sarky with the relative offering you the old car- simply decline the offer politely and point out you already have a car and have no need for another, and you are sure someone else could benefit from their generosity? I agree that taking it may just cost you money unnecessarily as you already have a car and don't need another, especially an ancient one approaching end of usage life. Just say no, its not that difficult!

jaydeeuk1

These a bloke with a thread on here after a £300 banger for a stag party. Maybe get them in touch!

Mr_Thrifty

typical spendthrifts, they inherit some cash and go straight out to buy themselves a new car. let me guess - a BMW

verityboo

Get a quote from cartakeback.com to get the astra scrapped. Get them to pick it up, scrap it and send you the cheque

(If your relative asks, just say a mate is picking it up and that as its a modern classic your restoring it and its in a lockup somewhere - hence why you're not using it)

Mr_Thrifty

i like verity's idea! very clever! get one up on the suckers

andygb

Mr_Thrifty wrote: »

typical spendthrifts, they inherit some cash and go straight out to buy themselves a new car. let me guess - a BMW

No, he is giving up altogether (and to be honest the roads will be a safer place as a result:D), and will be using public transport.
Cheers for the suggestions folks, if it was in decent nick and had a year's ticket then I may have been interested.