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daktulos · 14-05-18, 07:35 AM

Hi,

I'm looking for advice - I have a 2000 curvy with very low milage (it was unfortunately off road for most of its life). Apart from its first service, I've always looked after it myself.

While I love it, it's getting to the age where more is going wrong. For example, I have a small coolant leak from the pump, and I don't really have the time or confidence to rebuild the pump myself.

I'm almost tempted to buy a new AL7, but I'd have to put it on the never-never and I guess I'd end up paying the dealer for annual services, too. I've had a look at second-hand AL7s, and the prices seem to be almost as much as new.

Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of pointies (sorry!) and don't want a Gladius, so what would your opinion be? Keep going with the curvy, look for a good second-hand AL7 or bite the bullet and pick up a new one?

Thanks!

Richard

14-05-18, 07:35 AM	#1
daktulos Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Albans Posts: 364	What to do? Hi, I'm looking for advice - I have a 2000 curvy with very low milage (it was unfortunately off road for most of its life). Apart from its first service, I've always looked after it myself. While I love it, it's getting to the age where more is going wrong. For example, I have a small coolant leak from the pump, and I don't really have the time or confidence to rebuild the pump myself. I'm almost tempted to buy a new AL7, but I'd have to put it on the never-never and I guess I'd end up paying the dealer for annual services, too. I've had a look at second-hand AL7s, and the prices seem to be almost as much as new. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of pointies (sorry!) and don't want a Gladius, so what would your opinion be? Keep going with the curvy, look for a good second-hand AL7 or bite the bullet and pick up a new one? Thanks! Richard