James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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What should i look out for?
The only thing i know is B pillar cracks/rust
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BeArDy
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Registered: 7th Aug 00
Location: Manchester
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engine mangment light on (make sure they havent just taken the bulb out)
and the normal
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Mark Petty
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Registered: 26th Jul 01
Location: Bournemouth Drives: Suzuki gsf600
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Is it this one? Autotrader link
Top 1?
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Ditch
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Registered: 29th Nov 02
Location: St Albans Drives: JDM Celica GT4 WRC
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the obvious-
uneven tyre wear
filler in the bodywork - take a magnet
any welding should be easy to spot...
look for wear on the steering wheel, pedals, handbrake and sills - does this match to the miles on the clock
you want to make sure the engine is cold before you start... check for leaks and rattles... mayo under filler cap
they are the obvious ones... you can be as thourough as you like!
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Petty
Is it this one? Autotrader link
Top 1?
sssssssshhhhhhhhhh  yes it is
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Mark Petty
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Registered: 26th Jul 01
Location: Bournemouth Drives: Suzuki gsf600
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quote:
Originally posted by James
quote:
Originally posted by Mark Petty
Is it this one? Autotrader link
Top 1?
sssssssshhhhhhhhhh yes it is
 good guess
It looks good from the pic, the only thing I would be thinking is the cambelt change thing at 70k, find out whether its been done if it hasn't get some money knocked off 
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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Mark you dont know the previous owner do you by any chance?
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James
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the previous ower painted the drums, calipers and the grille red  looks wank, not hard to sort tho 
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Mark Petty
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Registered: 26th Jul 01
Location: Bournemouth Drives: Suzuki gsf600
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quote:
Originally posted by James
Mark you dont know the previous owner do you by any chance?
No don't have a clue who owns it
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X 60RSA
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Registered: 20th Aug 01
Location: Lincoln
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Date of Liability 01 06 2005
Date of First Registration 01 08 1995
Date of Last V5 Issue 30 11 2004
Year of Manufacture 1995
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1598CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour GREY
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £93.50
12 Months Rate £170.00
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PaulW
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Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Atherton, Greater Manchester
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listen for rattle from engine - could meen oil is too thin / needs changing / noisy tappets
let it heat up, make sure the coolant res cap doesnt loose pressure
start the car up & listen to the back seats, you SHOULDNT be able to hear anything (like a high-pitch whine, etc) mine is getting worse
check clearance between all panels, should all be equal..
does the car have a factory fitteed alarm?? do a quick test of it (leave the window down, lock the car WITH deadlocks, wait 20 seconds, then put your hand through the open window & try start the car WITHOUT unlocking the door) the alarm should go off (mine does!)
Color of Coolant / condition of oil
Condition of radiator top-hose & any other hoses you can find (squeeze them)
rust under the bonnet, on the slam-panel, front chassis legs & lower crossmember, under the front of the bumper beneath the cross-member...
there is much more, but probs not worth going into!
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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quote:
Originally posted by James
quote:
Originally posted by Mark Petty
Is it this one? Autotrader link
Top 1?
sssssssshhhhhhhhhh yes it is
2nd 1 down..........Metallic Kingfisher Blue That was a fucking rover colour isnt it
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dannycorsa c
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Registered: 8th Mar 03
Location: manchester (astley/tyldesley)
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kingfisher blue is an audi colour
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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Buy a Sport
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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Just got back, everything seemed in good condition, he said its going to get a full service before i take it and he will give me 3 months warranty.
Wot do we think then people?
N reg GSi, 65k on the clock, pretty good condition, full service history, electric windows/mirrors, MOT until 12/05 tax until 05/05.
We agreed on my T reg 1.0 12v with 50 k on the clock and £500
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Colin
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Yeah do it
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Carr
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Registered: 1st Oct 04
Location: Leicestershire (Home) Ambleside, Lakes (Uni)
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Sounds coolio 
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Badges are in the wrong place - has it had a boot lid?
Nearside arch also is unclipped.
Lift the boot carpet and have a nose.
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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I noticed the badges and arches Ian so id imagine its had a bit of a ding, HPI check was clear though so that should be ok shouldnt it?
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Depends on the quality of the repair work, it might still be more vulnerable to rust. Its not the end of the world but it will cost you some time and possibly money putting the badges on where they should be.
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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Well im gunna get it mopped when i get it so i will probably just debadge it
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Yeah good plan.
Don't forget to knock another ton off though. 
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
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mav
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Registered: 19th Jun 01
Location: Scotland
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go for it m8..
that all your t reg worth though...........
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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the parkers part ex value of my car is only £1200 
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