Thinking the unthinkable

MustBeGettingOld · 24th September 2016, 20:41

After a miserable trip to get my tyres replaced - I was informed that the rear subframe was crooked, and I could swear the faint knocking from the front left was getting more insistant - it's more or less the end of the road for my lovely blue tourer. But how to replace him? These cars are getting too old for my weekly 500mile commute, but I can honestly say this is easily the most satisfying car I've ever owned. I don't have much money, so what are the options? Find a less-used version and keep my fingers crossed (there's a lovely wedgie with a dodgy clutch on ebay)or go for what i see as the only alternative for comfy cruising, an old Merc. They're big, and a manual will be well-nigh impossible to find, but at least the manufacturer still exists. I bet the owners club isn't a patch on this one though. Any thoughts?

24th September 2016, 20:41	#1
MustBeGettingOld Avid contributor Oldie but goodie Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northampton Posts: 175 Thanks: 48 Thanked 51 Times in 23 Posts	Thinking the unthinkable After a miserable trip to get my tyres replaced - I was informed that the rear subframe was crooked, and I could swear the faint knocking from the front left was getting more insistant - it's more or less the end of the road for my lovely blue tourer. But how to replace him? These cars are getting too old for my weekly 500mile commute, but I can honestly say this is easily the most satisfying car I've ever owned. I don't have much money, so what are the options? Find a less-used version and keep my fingers crossed (there's a lovely wedgie with a dodgy clutch on ebay)or go for what i see as the only alternative for comfy cruising, an old Merc. They're big, and a manual will be well-nigh impossible to find, but at least the manufacturer still exists. I bet the owners club isn't a patch on this one though. Any thoughts?