A Really sad day of reality checking today :'-(

[Smego2]

It has finally hit me that it is just not financial viable for me to own a 4x4 as just a plaything anymore, so next month when I get through it's mot and ask Tony (expect my call) to have a gander at what the load clicking is when I turn right with 4wd engaged after my last heavy off-roading. get that fixed, valet it and then sadly it will be...

UP FOR SALE.

So if anyone wants an off-road ready 3rd Gen watch this space, would sell it now but I don't think I would get much for it with one months MOT left and a click 4wd system. it's such a shame as I have spent so much on m baby and love it to bits but now I am not working it is an extravagance too far.

Off to have a cry now.

Gary.

[gwh200]

Sorn it, park it up and stop blubbing you big girl.

[che2318]

Sorn it, park it up and stop blubbing you big girl.

ditto.


park her up and keep her ready for when you can affford to have fun with her.


just make sure you start her up every so often.

[Smego2]

not worth it, could do with the money at the moment and I can't see me being able to afford it in the next couple of years so in order to afford to fix it I have to sell it.

[gwh200]

Ok....bye then.

[JUDWAK]

i dun this 3 times
its parked up now
i have no idea when i can aford it done and back on the road
i underseal it every few years and start it up about 3 times in a year
even tho i cant aford it
i know lifes not going to be like this for ever
but mi surf will always be here

[Smego2]

My 3rd gen was built to be driven if I can't afford it then someone else should be allowed to.
unless I win the lottery and lets face it THAT ain't gona happen it will be going, Our hot tub is broken and the kids love it so monies will be going towards fixing that.

[JUDWAK]

most people have hiden gems in there house with out ever knowing it
i collect alsorts of stuff
it pays off coz i use em to pay for things i cant aford
i bet most of you lot have things that you have forgot about or dont think is worth owt
i bet most of you lot have things like this
most of you can rummble up a few grand with out even knowing it

[Rustinho]

It's tough when you have to make decisions like this but if it's something you enjoy I'm sure you'll be back sooner or later.

We've been wrestling with one or two budgetary costs at the moment and trying to prioritise what can go and what is essential...

Best to really weigh up the options before you make any big decisions though. Difficult to afford a "toy" when times are tough though. My Surf is the daily family drive so we're stuck with it really...

[andycook]

I would ditch the hot-tub, my btother had one and it cost a fortune in electricty - just be wasted to be used now and again - a 3rd gen would be cheaper to run!

[che2318]

ditch sky and tv.

[Twisted Instigator]

Stop eating, or sell the wife & kids!

[Diezel Weazel]

I would ditch the hot-tub, my btother had one and it cost a fortune in electricty - just be wasted to be used now and again - a 3rd gen would be cheaper to run!

Ditto that Andy ... n shower instead ....

Jess

"Cos short cuts cost more in the long run"