fulabeer wrote ...

Hi, i haven't posted much for a long while.
But the thread title basically sums up my experience.

Some might remember me from about 5 years a go. I bought a decent condition 2006 C4 Coupe 1.6 HDi VTR+ in black.
It was supposed to be a cheap car to start a second no claims discount. The plan was to run or even scrap it after a year and go buy my new car. gyuto knives

I fixed a few niggles myself when i bought it. And had all the major service items done straight away. Every single thing/switch worked. bim tools
The previous owners had just fitted new tyres/brakes/springs. So nothing needed doing.

Well the first year went so well, that i kept it second year. Friends and family have borrowed the car when needed.

The thing has never broken down, and the only glitch was recently when the reversing sensors threw up a fault warning. That only needed the wiring harness/box in the boot being given a quick wiggle!

When i bought the car, i felt the clutch pedal/biting point was a little high. I assumed the clutch might be worn, but it didn't slip and it was only a throw away car at the end of the day.

Five years later, the car is still here!
I actually bought a new car, but i've kept this.
Costs so far have been a new battery. It was stood for a few months over the winter two years ago, and the battery went flat. It didn't charge very well from my battery charger. So rather than risk breaking down or not starting, i changed the battery.

A few months ago, i noticed the clutch starting to slip a bit in 5th gear. I'd had the engine remapped from the start, so how the hell it has lasted this long is anybody's guess!

I was left with a dilemma. The car had cost me nothing in 5 years and had been totally reliable. If i binned it now, it was the bargain of the century.
To fit a new clutch would probably cost more than the car was now worth.

Yep, it got it's new clutch!
Totally worth it. I was charged £350 all in. The flywheel wasn't replaced as it was deemed ok.

So for the last few months i have been wringing it's neck absolutely loving it. The remap is making it a fast fun car.
If it goes pop, so be it. But my son is starting driving lesson soon and i have said he can have it.

In the mean time i'm going to get the wheels refurbished in graphite grey. It makes no financial sense to do this. But the car is in great condition and it's only a few bubbles on the wheels letting it down.