Moral dilemma - selling a wedding present

Person_one

[quote=[Deleted User];65774701]

My problem with selling it is what to get in it's place? A 2nd hand car of similar age with possibly other problems I don't know about? A new car and pay as much if not more in depreciation? Go for bangernomics? The real money-saving expert answer of course is not to have a car, I wish I had that option![/QUOTE]

A car that's about two or three years old with reasonably low mileage is usually a safe bet without being a waste of money.

I don't really understand why anybody ever buys brand new cars I'm afraid!

barbiedoll

[quote=[Deleted User];65774701]Thanks for all the replies, it needs a new DPF, and timing belt change is due. At the main dealer this will be between £3000 to £4500 depending on how many DPF sensors also need replacing. The trade-in value of the car is £4500, and I couldn't in clear-conscience sell it privately.

Getting it changed at an independent will cost £1200, but this will be a non-OEM DPF, and a couple of independent mazda specialists I've called have refused to take this job, saying it's a minefield and should only be done at the main dealer. Others have even offered to remove the DPF and remap the ECU, which is now illegal - and unethical - the DPF is there to keep our air clean.

The question can really be distilled down to: "what % of the resale value of a car is it worth spending on maintenance?"

My problem with selling it is what to get in it's place? A 2nd hand car of similar age with possibly other problems I don't know about? A new car and pay as much if not more in depreciation? Go for bangernomics? The real money-saving expert answer of course is not to have a car, I wish I had that option![/QUOTE]

You should definitely post this on the motoring board, they know their stuff over there!

DUTR

[quote=[Deleted User];65774701]Thanks for all the replies, it needs a new DPF, and timing belt change is due. At the main dealer this will be between £3000 to £4500 depending on how many DPF sensors also need replacing. The trade-in value of the car is £4500, and I couldn't in clear-conscience sell it privately.

Getting it changed at an independent will cost £1200, but this will be a non-OEM DPF, and a couple of independent mazda specialists I've called have refused to take this job, saying it's a minefield and should only be done at the main dealer. Others have even offered to remove the DPF and remap the ECU, which is now illegal - and unethical - the DPF is there to keep our air clean.

The question can really be distilled down to: "what % of the resale value of a car is it worth spending on maintenance?"

My problem with selling it is what to get in it's place? A 2nd hand car of similar age with possibly other problems I don't know about? A new car and pay as much if not more in depreciation? Go for bangernomics? The real money-saving expert answer of course is not to have a car, I wish I had that option![/QUOTE]

Until I read further , I thought the vehcile would have been a Porsche Cayenne diesel, a run of the mill car should cost that much for a timing belt replacement. But as others point out, usuing a diesel for lots of short hops is not good for the car or the pocket.
Your post reminds meof when I decided to get myself a car for my 40th (1st ever brand new one) obvioulsly the car won't last forever, so opted to get a personal plate which could move from car to car with me, so that was my real 40th present.
I digress, it shouldn't be a dilemna whether to sell the car, though I suspect realistically, £1k max should be full service including timing belt and accessories replaced plus mot which should see you good for another few years .

Newly_retired

First time I've heard of a Mazda having serious problems after only 5 years.
I'd use it to trade up.