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I'm not planning on selling my 1st Gen Rav 4 (1997, "ocean mist metallic," awd, 5 spd manual, moonroof, 186,000 mi, 10 disc cd changer under the drivers seat) BUT . . . at some point I may get sick of caring for two cars.
The Rav is in pretty good shape for its age: I bought it new, maintained it regularly and have performed any necessary repairs to keep it reliable and safe and/or prevent future damage due to neglect. It's got a few small dents and dings, nothing significant.
However - - there is one repair I'm really stalling out on: Fixing the drivers side window, which goes down but not up, something that started last fall. Right now it's up about an inch from the top and won't go any further. The top of the window is sealed off on both sides with some lovely shiny black duct tape that definitely makes it look like a beater.
It's more than likely going to be an expensive repair and I'm trying to decide whether to live with it or get it fixed. I'm inclined to fix it if, in the long run, it ultimately adds to the resale value or desirability of the vehicle (assuming it's otherwise mechanically sound.) I'm not so inclined to fix it if it's going to be a financial wash. And I know the car isn't worth all that much to begin with.
Do I want it fixed? Yes. Do I want to put hundreds into it for something that isn't going to effect safety or reliability? Not unless I can justify it somehow.
Whaddaya think? Would something like that make you think twice if you were in the market for an old reliable car and how much less would you offer for it because of the window issue?
Thanks!
Red
The Rav is in pretty good shape for its age: I bought it new, maintained it regularly and have performed any necessary repairs to keep it reliable and safe and/or prevent future damage due to neglect. It's got a few small dents and dings, nothing significant.
However - - there is one repair I'm really stalling out on: Fixing the drivers side window, which goes down but not up, something that started last fall. Right now it's up about an inch from the top and won't go any further. The top of the window is sealed off on both sides with some lovely shiny black duct tape that definitely makes it look like a beater.
It's more than likely going to be an expensive repair and I'm trying to decide whether to live with it or get it fixed. I'm inclined to fix it if, in the long run, it ultimately adds to the resale value or desirability of the vehicle (assuming it's otherwise mechanically sound.) I'm not so inclined to fix it if it's going to be a financial wash. And I know the car isn't worth all that much to begin with.
Do I want it fixed? Yes. Do I want to put hundreds into it for something that isn't going to effect safety or reliability? Not unless I can justify it somehow.
Whaddaya think? Would something like that make you think twice if you were in the market for an old reliable car and how much less would you offer for it because of the window issue?
Thanks!
Red