SpottyCat

I did also notice that you said you didn't want to spend more than the car is worth earlier. That's always been a bit of false equivalence as the monetary value of the car isn't necessarily related to what it's value is to you. If you enjoy the car and it helps you do what you want to do, in a way that gives you enjoyment, then isn't that a better comparison to decide if something is worth it? While it would be daft to spend more than needed, trying to make the sums add up all the time will result in abject failure; if that were the overriding factor, none of us would drive these things at all probably.

Glad you got good results from mgfntfbitz; I don't know of anyone who has been let down by them, absolutely straight-up folks. You are definitely in the right place for advice here as the experience on offer will help you avoid the false economies too.

SC