[tonejam]

Hi all, I'm not a "car" person, but I've had a 1994 4 speed Excel hatchback for the last 14 years.

Last time I had it serviced my mechanic told me it was time to start looking for another car, as new parts are no longer available, and it's unlikely I'll find worthwhile 2nd hand parts. It's only just clicked over 200,000 kms, and the engine is going great.

Any ideas, or is he right, and I should just call it a day?

Cheers, Bill..

 

[benignbrent]

Hi all, I'm not a "car" person, but I've had a 1994 4 speed Excel hatchback for the last 14 years.

Last time I had it serviced my mechanic told me it was time to start looking for another car, as new parts are no longer available, and it's unlikely I'll find worthwhile 2nd hand parts. It's only just clicked over 200,000 kms, and the engine is going great.

Any ideas, or is he right, and I should just call it a day?

Cheers, Bill..

Your mechanic is probably being careful because these "car parts" are rarer than before. Maybe try looking in specialty part shops first like karlknudsen.com.au before deciding to buy a new one.