Broken subframe- Ford Kuga

CreditCardJunkie

Mildly_Miffed said:

Let's put a wet finger in the air, and say it costs a grand to buy and fit a good used subframe... Add the £250 or so you'd get scrap value - and what are you going to buy for £1250?

Brand new subframe is £1250.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393529928188

Used rear - £550

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/316834087580 (but, tbh, I'd say the extra was worth it for the new - that's scaggy externally, how bad internally?)

chrisw said:

Ask your mechanic for his advice on the rest of the car. If it all looks ok, it might be worth repairing even if that costs as much as the car is worth. At least you have a known vehicle on your hands which would appear to meet your needs.

Thanks folks I really appreciate the advice! Going to call in with mechanic and have a chat!

m0bov

david29dpo said:

I buy cheap (£100/300) cars with 12 months MOT
Use for a few years,(one lasted 4 years!) then scrapped.
Depreciation, nil
Nextdoor lost £30000 in two years on there car!

You only get depreciation when you sell 

paul_c123

david29dpo said:

I buy cheap (£100/300) cars with 12 months MOT
Use for a few years,(one lasted 4 years!) then scrapped.
Depreciation, nil
Nextdoor lost £30000 in two years on there car!

Link to an advert for a £300 (or £100 if you like) car with 12 months MoT or it didn't happen.....