i think its time to say goodbye to the frontera

[andytats]

i got my car in november all i have done is spend money on it. fit one thing then somethink else go's wrong
i think its time to say goodbye to the frontera

[andysd1]

i know that feeling very well, but when you think about it, the person before you just drove it, you are now driving it, if you know what i mean, plus you are geting it to your standard of a car,

it feels like i have spent more than what the car is worth, and then another thing pops up, if you are in no rush to get it fixed, step away for a day or two, dont look at it, dont touch it,

and i know at the end of the day, it keeps taking money you have not got, but the rewards are great.

[horses45]

i know how you feel i felt like that when the tonka was constantly going wrong but i dont know about help down your area but i had a good hand off some members up in the midlands and even had one friend drive from cheshire to matlock 3 weekends in a row to help (frontycustoms)and help from stone (alchamist).if that had not of happened i would not be on this forum now.but with luck you can get your truck sorted and hopefully not have as many problems with it.

[gregster]

Sorry to hear this fella...not good news...

Best bet is if the car is driveable is to get out and have some fun with it, this should remind you of what its all about and make the hassles worthwhile or bearable at least...

If your car isnt driving, drop badboy a pm and see if he can bring you down to the workday at the woods, down here next weekend, for some fronty focused activitys that should get you hooked again...
will be nice to meet you if you can make it down...

Like andy said...step away from it for a while, have some fun...then sneak up on it and repair it when it least expects it!

[bigdazz]

[BadBoy]

Just read through your members ride, and I'm asking ''Why?'
I take it that something big or expensive has or is just about to break, hence why you want to get rid?
The fact that you even did a members ride post, shows how much you like this car.
The work you have done to it
Your first green laning pics a few weeks ago

There are 2 cars you can own.
A brand new one which you loose money on every mile you drive it or an old one which cost you money every mile you drive it.
My logic on owning an old car is that if I dent or scratch it, then it's a cheaper accident than if I owned a new car, and I don't have to get a main dealer to do repair and servicing work on it. Plus would you really want to go laning in a brand new car?

Like Greg says, why not come down to one of the meets, or join us on the next laning day if you can. PM me if you want a lift. Either that or if you car is still running, why not join me on a reccy of the lanes around Epping & Dunmow next weekend.

[andytats]

[drinksoptional]

hotel califorania.

[4x4 bobby]

You got to remember these are old girls still trying to be young when we drive them, so there bound to go wrong. They will allways need TLC as they are old like me and i need lots of TLC!!!! Stick in there and keep the old girl happy, YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENCE!!!!!!

[RatCav]

Old girl ... mine has a good 10 years on some of your Fronty's and she still keeps going. Ok she needs money on her now and then, but she always makes me smile when I am behind the wheel.

Cars are like women. Cannot live without them, but will always cost you money

[Drift]

If like some you take it off road you are going to wear things out double fast, its expected and a price we have to pay for that hobby

[gregster]

[Fatbaz]

Here here, I agree whole heartedly with every word of Gregsters sermon. However, I will add; just use it, don't abuse it. That way it lasts a lot longer.

Glad your still here......

Regards

Stuart

[andytats]

[Drift]

[horses45]

niceone

[4x4 bobby]

Well done that man!!!!!!

[gregster]

Good on ya Andy...you got the wagon sorted now (and suffered doing it) so its time to reap the benefits of your sweat/bleeding/£££ and have some fun!

(by the way...have you checked your breathers recently...you know the one! )

[andytats]

i have been checking breathers every 2 week's they are still clear the only leak i have now is the rocker cover again i have replaced the gasket with added silicone sealant twice now. i may just get a new cover and try again.

[2much]

every now and then i get the same feeling, i have a classic vw which has had no time spent on it, my car for work and my wife's car plus the fronty to pay for - when i got the initial insurance quote on the truck i did wonder if its worth it!

with the topless frog now sitting outside my house, it makes me smile every time i open the blinds in the morning (sad?) and wifey made some sense when she said "sod the money if if makes you happy then keep it" when i think that some of my biggest laffs have been with you guys in various frontys, i guarantee there is nowt better to spend your money on - drugs, women and beer dont work as well as i get older and as i havent got any life insurance the fronty is best bet to keep me bringing the money in to fund the wife's spending...

see you soon fronty brother!