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Title: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: Pez on 23 April 2013, 23:03

Anyone think i would be stupid to start putting money into exterior styling (wheels, lowering, R32 body kit etc) on a V6 with 130k on the clock? FVWSH, mechanically sound apart from an oil leak from the oil filter housing which i will be sorting this weekend. My dad keeps telling me i'm stupid and just wanted your opinions.

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: GTi_James on 23 April 2013, 23:06

its down to you, that engine can go into the hundreds of thousands if looked after. ive come to the conclusion that my motor is going to die of old age or die on the road and seeing that the insurance covers like for like then its a win win for me

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: Dave_IOW on 23 April 2013, 23:07

130k, just run in....    :cool:

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: Pez on 23 April 2013, 23:48

cheers lads, better start saving for my porsche twists then :D

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: barrym381 on 24 April 2013, 01:07

my 4mo had 190k on it before i sold it an it still gave a mates mk5 r32 a decent run for its money  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 24 April 2013, 07:04

The worst that could happen is the engine going bang, which would leave you two options.
Stripping it and selling the extra parts you put on or putting another engine in.
It's not dead money because you will reclaim some of it

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: GTi_James on 24 April 2013, 11:43

never stop doing anything that makes you smile, otherwise you'll never smile again  :evil:

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: xtetx on 24 April 2013, 11:55

everyone told me to buy a 1.8T instead of doing an engine conversion. If making your car how you want puts a smile on your face, then thats your answer.
Best thing ive done is invest in to my golf, its the only car i want to drive, so to me, it makes sense.

 :smiley:

Quote from: Pez on 23 April 2013, 23:03

Anyone think i would be stupid to start putting money into exterior styling (wheels, lowering, R32 body kit etc) on a V6 with 130k on the clock? FVWSH, mechanically sound apart from an oil leak from the oil filter housing which i will be sorting this weekend. My dad keeps telling me i'm stupid and just wanted your opinions.

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 24 April 2013, 16:22

Quote from: xtetx on 24 April 2013, 11:55

everyone told me to buy a 1.8T instead of doing an engine conversion. If making your car how you want puts a smile on your face, then thats your answer.
Best thing ive done is invest in to my golf, its the only car i want to drive, so to me, it makes sense.

Only because he hasn't driven mine yet lol

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: xtetx on 24 April 2013, 20:51

Hahaha

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: matty james on 24 April 2013, 21:04

entirely up to you what u want to spend your cash on, as already posted if it makes you happy , do it  :smiley:         but if theres a little voice in your head questioning ur spending money on ur car then maybe its time to stop  :smiley: dont think ive been much help  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: Pez on 24 April 2013, 21:14

Quote from: matty james on 24 April 2013, 21:04

entirely up to you what u want to spend your cash on, as already posted if it makes you happy , do it  :smiley:         but if theres a little voice in your head questioning ur spending money on ur car then maybe its time to stop  :smiley: dont think ive been much help  :smiley: :smiley:

It's not me, i thoroughly want to spend money on it. Just my dad put a slight doubt into my head. Just signed up for 12 hour day weekend overtime at my work today, time and half saturdays and double time sunday which means i basically double my hours by working two days. Let the modding begin!

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: matty james on 24 April 2013, 21:18

splash the cash then bud , and enjoy  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: Dave_IOW on 24 April 2013, 22:28

Most of what you buy can be sold back on at a later date anyway.. :wink:

Title: Re: Mileage limit before stopping putting money into it.
Post by: brewey on 25 April 2013, 07:01

Worst comes to the worst drop a 1.8t into it and have an s3/TT golf. Sounds like a win win.