The beginning of the end?

[Mork]

After many years of hassle free motoring the torque converter on my surf has started making some bad noises.

I'm wondering if this is the start of a mechanical chain reaction.
If I replace the torque converted I have a gut feeling that the gearbox will just break next, then I'll fix that only to find the diff goes wrong.

Am I being paranoid, or is there some truth in my negativity.

It's a 16 year old car, it's got over 150k on the clock.
I think it might have just about reached that point where it's not hassle free motoring anymore.
What do you think?
Is the car at that sort of age/mileage where it's going to need constant repair and maintenance?
Or is it only just run-in, and has plenty of miles left on it once I change the noisy part?

[bullet513]

If the diff and gearbox aren't giving you any problems now then there is no reason they will after changing the torque converter, being a Toyota it should only just be run in as long as its had it's servicing etc

[slobodan]

It's finished. You should now start looking for a low mileage Renault Twingo.

[Bogus]

It's finished. You should now start looking for a low mileage Renault Twingo.

Do they sell them in the UK? Ive only ever seen them in the abroad.

[slobodan]

Do they sell them in the UK? Ive only ever seen them in the abroad.

I've no idea. But as an 'Import' it would be more attractive.

I suppose a Daewoo Matiz could be considered as an alternative.

[Rustinho]

Do they sell them in the UK? Ive only ever seen them in the abroad.

I reckon they must do cos I remember hearing radio ads for them with free sat nav & various other upgrades to standard spec...

[slobodan]

I checked on Autotrader for them, there were pictures.

I didn't cover the screen

My teenage daughter started crying when she saw them.