Now What ??
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Drifting
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Now What ??
So my '90 ZF vert now sits in the garage and all I can do is look at it. My neuropathy prevents me from driving it which I haven't done in 3 years. I'm not mobile so I can no longer maintain it.
I really don't want to sell it but I'm concerned that that the fuel in the tank will soon deteriorate and won't
start again.
I bought it new so its been with me for 35 years and I still enjoy sitting in it on occasion.
What should I have done to preserve it or just say good by? As always, your thoughts and advise is appreciated.
I really don't want to sell it but I'm concerned that that the fuel in the tank will soon deteriorate and won't
start again.
I bought it new so its been with me for 35 years and I still enjoy sitting in it on occasion.
What should I have done to preserve it or just say good by? As always, your thoughts and advise is appreciated.
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I'm very sorry to hear of your condition. All of us are or eventually will be affected by health issues. If I were in your position, I would ask myself the following:
1) Will your condition improve with time? (either through the natural healing process or via therapy) If so, and you want to keep the car, then do so. If not, go to question #2.
2) Do you have heirs who you would like to have the car or want it?
3) If your heirs would just benefit from the money, it would be easier for you to sell it since you know more about it than they do. Sell it and give the proceeds to your heirs or put it in a interest bearing account or one which bears returns to hedge against inflation until such time as you are ready to give it to them.
4) If you don't have heirs, consider close friends / family members who don't annoy you..
or a charity
It's been three years so likely the fuel is already bad. I would have a trusted friend or mechanic go through the car for you before doing anything.
Take care and be well! - Rusty
1) Will your condition improve with time? (either through the natural healing process or via therapy) If so, and you want to keep the car, then do so. If not, go to question #2.
2) Do you have heirs who you would like to have the car or want it?
3) If your heirs would just benefit from the money, it would be easier for you to sell it since you know more about it than they do. Sell it and give the proceeds to your heirs or put it in a interest bearing account or one which bears returns to hedge against inflation until such time as you are ready to give it to them.
4) If you don't have heirs, consider close friends / family members who don't annoy you..
or a charityIt's been three years so likely the fuel is already bad. I would have a trusted friend or mechanic go through the car for you before doing anything.
Take care and be well! - Rusty
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I own 5 cars, and I drive them all, (at least a little bit) just to keep them running, and the oil seals intact. anything that sits just rots from the inside out.
Take a lot of pictures, and I mean alot, and sell it.
Take a lot of pictures, and I mean alot, and sell it.
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If you really enjoy sitting in it don't sell it. Have some one drain the fuel tank and replace the fuel. Can you have someone drive it around- maybe with you in it.
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I know a guy (who will remain unnamed) who has a collection of about 100 cars, mostly 60s gm muscle cars with a few mopars and fords. All get driven, but not by him. The poor guy is in a wheelchair and is unable to drive them, but he rides along and really enjoys sharing his cars with others
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Man, I'm right there with you, mickey.
Having recently been discovered to have stage 4 kidney cancer and spreading to my lymph nodes, i've been debating on what I'm gonna do with my '90.
It's such a trivial thing to think about, but it is something I think about, given I've spent to much time restoring the thing. I've put a lot into it. But I don't know if I have it in me any more as the days get tougher.
Having recently been discovered to have stage 4 kidney cancer and spreading to my lymph nodes, i've been debating on what I'm gonna do with my '90.
It's such a trivial thing to think about, but it is something I think about, given I've spent to much time restoring the thing. I've put a lot into it. But I don't know if I have it in me any more as the days get tougher.
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So I’ll just add this, and I hope I don’t come off ghoulish - I know you’re just looking for feedback on options. I’m speaking from the vantage point of having a beloved relative in a similar situation.
Never underestimate the sentimental value associated with your favorite car when it’s a prized possession, labor of love, etc. Especially if you have memories with your family involving the car at all. If you think the thing is a Time Machine for you, that effect is often exponentially higher for your loved ones.
I had to swoop in and save my grandparents SL one day when some others thought it was simply a nuisance to rid themselves of. I couldn’t believe it - it was like they wanted to sell their dog. But now it’s a permanent testament to them, preserved for everyone to come.
Never underestimate the sentimental value associated with your favorite car when it’s a prized possession, labor of love, etc. Especially if you have memories with your family involving the car at all. If you think the thing is a Time Machine for you, that effect is often exponentially higher for your loved ones.
I had to swoop in and save my grandparents SL one day when some others thought it was simply a nuisance to rid themselves of. I couldn’t believe it - it was like they wanted to sell their dog. But now it’s a permanent testament to them, preserved for everyone to come.
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Man, I'm right there with you, mickey.
Having recently been discovered to have stage 4 kidney cancer and spreading to my lymph nodes, i've been debating on what I'm gonna do with my '90.
It's such a trivial thing to think about, but it is something I think about, given I've spent to much time restoring the thing. I've put a lot into it. But I don't know if I have it in me any more as the days get tougher.
Having recently been discovered to have stage 4 kidney cancer and spreading to my lymph nodes, i've been debating on what I'm gonna do with my '90.
It's such a trivial thing to think about, but it is something I think about, given I've spent to much time restoring the thing. I've put a lot into it. But I don't know if I have it in me any more as the days get tougher.
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I concur.
I know a guy (who will remain unnamed) who has a collection of about 100 cars, mostly 60s gm muscle cars with a few mopars and fords. All get driven, but not by him. The poor guy is in a wheelchair and is unable to drive them, but he rides along and really enjoys sharing his cars with others
I know a guy (who will remain unnamed) who has a collection of about 100 cars, mostly 60s gm muscle cars with a few mopars and fords. All get driven, but not by him. The poor guy is in a wheelchair and is unable to drive them, but he rides along and really enjoys sharing his cars with others
Is it an automatic? There are conversion kits that will allow you to control the car with hand controls... like a gas pedal and brake pedal by hand. Something to consider.