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Originally Posted by '97ventureowner
I would have the vehicle "looked over" especially the underside and frame to see the extent of any rust or previous damage.
If you decide to keep it, keep in mind that age is also a big factor in expense of vehicle upkeep. To put it in simpler words, keeping a car in storage costs money as well s you will eventually have to replace parts due to "non use" as they age. Items such as fluids, tires,brakes, etc. may need to be replaced over time as they degrade. Keep that in mind when calculating on whether to keep it or not. You can lessen some of these factors by using synthetic oil which would allow you a longer oil change time frame, coating the tires and keeping them covered, keeping mice at bay so they don't chew on wires or other items such as air filters to name a few. I've stored vehicles for years myself and can say it costs a bit of mone to get them road ready once again when taken out of storage.
One more thing to keep in mind is the availability of parts for your vehicle 11 years from now.Some items may be harder to find than others.
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Very good points, thanks for the info. Yeah, the more and more I research and read about it, it doesn't seem worth it to keep. I'm thinking selling would be the best option, perhaps looking into how much could be gained by donating it.