opinions please say what you think

[kamil]

have a bit of dilemma. basically since spending more than few hundred for the first time on a car i was hoping for few years relatively free of any problems with it. being a n00b before buying i did not found out more about the car than the info i needed ie. fuel economy, insurance cost the basics. after the purchase i found out about the FAP, DMF and the rest of the toys since then i have done just over 4k miles without any major issue had few niggles but managed to sort them out. all in all cost me about 250£ including full service.
Now i am torn between keeping the car knowing that i will have to fork out over a grand next year on new cam belt kit, water pump, brake discs, bushes, services and probably eolys with fap (this one i am prepared to clean myself). also another 300 odd for lexia and remap if i am gonna keep it. the other option is to sell it and get something relatively less complex and more economical, cheaper to run ie parts prices etc. so my question really is what your recommendation would be if you were in my position? must add that i love the car hence this thread and not quick sale. we are talking about 110bhp 2ltr DTurbo 307 from november 03. car has got full service history currently at 52k has had the dmf replaced in 08` at around 30k. sensible side telling me to sell whilst there is no flashing lights and warnings (reckon i could recoup the cost i paid) but my heart doesnt want to know i know i sound really dramatic but want to make the right decision at the end of the day have spend on the car several grand so its no a banger territory no more. hope some of you can voice there opinion on this matter. cheers

[john_h]

hi, to be honest with you most people who get to this point, do go on to sell their vehicle onto someone else before all these problems come up, especially when they know when they cant afford it or it costs more than what the vehicle is worth. if it was myself i would get rid asap and get a new car. but i would look into the new car in more detail to see what the service interval is, how much parts, mpg the list goes on.

in the end its all down to you.

[kamil]

cheers for reply. i know what you say makes sense also think that. on the other hand if i do go ahead fixing those things could prove to give me car that has a decent engine for another 150k. this is my only hope do you not think that staying on top of it would prove to be good choice in the end i mean well maintained car will last forever or am i being hopeful with it being french?

anyway how is your focus and how does it compare to 307? also thinking about either focus or astra maybe even corsa.

[chopper1192]

And where will you find a less complex diesel vehicle without DPFs, DMFs etc in this day and age without buying something prehistoric?

Unless you're planning on buying new or nearly new with a warranty, you still run the same risks, and one months repayment on a newer car would be what you've spent so far fixing it up so it doesn't make economic sense either.

Unless the car is an absolute shonker, I'd stick with it. Jumping ship to something else, unless you can up your budget seriously, will only land you in a similar boat.

[kamil]

yeah also aware of that reckon will be very difficult to find decent, younger car for the same amount of money. only thought that maybe parts will be cheaper (ford for example) the ride is super the comfort and the look and the rest of it. hasnt got any problems at all only brake disks and pads need doing immediately the rest is case for the future. this is why i simply dont know. might be worth forking out on the repairs and be happy thereafter providing something else wont creep up or trying to find older cheaper car with cheap aftermarket maintenance. crap so undecided with this on! really itching to put a remap on it as well and tint the windows lool

[chopper1192]

Well, if you've only spent £250 doing minor bits to it, and that includes the service, then I can't see what the problem is?

Apart from front brakes on my 308 (the brake parts were unique to the 110 HDi, shared with no other bleeding car in the world, including other 308s, annoyingly), I've never found pug parts expensive, but then I used to work at the same dealers as my local pug parts manager so I always smile sweetly.

Get your brakes done, keep her in tip top condition, and there's no reason why the old girl won't give you years of pleasure. And the car too

[clanless]

Give it the boot. Get a petrol/lpg car - cheapo fuel, no dmf, fap blah blah blah. I replaced my duel fuel astra with a diesel 307 - big mistake.

[stevoxsi]

My '03 110hdi 307 had 120k on the clock. No faults. My 05' 136hdi 307, my more 'reliable' newer car had a fortune spent on it and can be traced all through these forums. Stick with the oldie but goodie!

Oh and my '03 had a tuning box fitted, approx 125-130 bhp. Like a different car!

[john_h]

Originally Posted by kamil

cheers for reply. i know what you say makes sense also think that. on the other hand if i do go ahead fixing those things could prove to give me car that has a decent engine for another 150k. this is my only hope do you not think that staying on top of it would prove to be good choice in the end i mean well maintained car will last forever or am i being hopeful with it being french?

anyway how is your focus and how does it compare to 307? also thinking about either focus or astra maybe even corsa.

yeah the focus's are pretty spot on to be honest...not one problem yet apart from the fuel filter, but that was probably down to the previous owner not servicing it right. i have just found out that my 1.8TDCI engine does not have a DPF or any other diesel emmisions filter which is a bonus...but they are hard to come by nowadays.

your thinkin the same way i did i was torn between the astra and focus, in the end focus came up trumps...not much difference in specs wise but i think i may come out on top on this DPF thing.

[kamil]

Originally Posted by chopper1192

Well, if you've only spent £250 doing minor bits to it, and that includes the service, then I can't see what the problem is?

it boils down to the fact that i know that i will have to spend quite a bit on it later on in the year cam belt etc etc. all together it will cost me quite a bit therefore thinking about bailing out and going for an easier option. on the other car its a decent car and will probably last me good few years if i maintain it properly but whos to know anything can creep up with any car. this is bit academic cause at the end of the day i will have to make the decision. at the moment i am leaning towards kepping it. it might be costly mistake but atm i have this gold rac warranty so might stick it out till its up maybe renew it for another year and then sell? anyway are those warranties any good anone had any experiences with those in the past?

guys thanks all for responding to this. hopefully ther decision i make will be the right one