Today is my Brera's third birthday. Well, under my ownership. And for its birthday, it received a bill for £818.40. New discs and pads all 'round, rebuilt rear calipers and fixing the O/S door check strap. Wow. Bad time of year for that kind of outlay.
But, it's worth it. I love this car. Except for a dead battery in the first week of ownership, and having to get a jump start after the car sat idle for six weeks last May, it has never let me down.
However, I have kept a record of all receipts for any money spent on the car: MOT, insurance, road tax, petrol, service, parts and supplies (cleaning, tools, etc.)
£248.24/month. Sort of took my breath away. One of the reasons I had to replace the brakes is because I don't use the car very much. Sometimes, it sits for two weeks, then just gets used for a shopping run. I only put on just over 3,000 miles last year. The brakes basically rusted up. The mechanic said, "Try to drive the car more often."
I guess this definitely classifies this car as a luxury item. As such, I wonder how much more it could be to own a new Giulia? £299/month and my car, according to Motor Village Croydon's website. (I know, I know... but I'm trying to sell myself the idea.)
Hmmmm...
But, it's worth it. I love this car. Except for a dead battery in the first week of ownership, and having to get a jump start after the car sat idle for six weeks last May, it has never let me down.
However, I have kept a record of all receipts for any money spent on the car: MOT, insurance, road tax, petrol, service, parts and supplies (cleaning, tools, etc.)
£248.24/month. Sort of took my breath away. One of the reasons I had to replace the brakes is because I don't use the car very much. Sometimes, it sits for two weeks, then just gets used for a shopping run. I only put on just over 3,000 miles last year. The brakes basically rusted up. The mechanic said, "Try to drive the car more often."
I guess this definitely classifies this car as a luxury item. As such, I wonder how much more it could be to own a new Giulia? £299/month and my car, according to Motor Village Croydon's website. (I know, I know... but I'm trying to sell myself the idea.)
Hmmmm...