Adam C
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Registered: 10th Jan 07
Location: Cornwall UK Drives:Arden Blue Gsi T
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Well down our local scrappy me dad spotted this red vectra gsi, looks nice, high mileage though but we will go back to check the engine and gear box etc. but from what we saw it looks like it needs a new wing headlight and indicator, the front bumper will need some touch ups.
Its up for £1395, but we got them down to £1000.
We have not bought it yet but i just wondered what you opinions are on it, it is cat d so doesnt need a VIC test.
http://autos.blue-sock.com/clients/26/sitem.php?count=30&makemodel=Vauxhall&trimlevel=&fueltype=&pics=pics&orderby=MakeModel&value=187015
let me know what you guys think
Adam
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Mark330d
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Registered: 25th Apr 06
Location: Netherlee, Glasgow City
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Id buy it if i had the money
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Kano
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Registered: 29th Aug 04
Location: Fife
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Look at the pics closely... both front wheels are pointing diff directions, so it has mechanical damage aswell as what youve listed above. Could be as simple as a snapped steering rod but could be rack etc aswell.
Also steering wheel is a mess, doesnt look like its had the easiest of lives..
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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highish miles & could be more than just cosmetic damage, do you know whats going on underneath???.
[Edited on 28-01-2007 by Colin]
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BeArDy
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its about its money at £1000
Theres one on MIG with a blown engine for £800
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Adam C
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Registered: 10th Jan 07
Location: Cornwall UK Drives:Arden Blue Gsi T
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we would change the steering wheel for sure, we only got a look of it just as they where about to close so we had no real time to get a good look at it.
But will definately check out whats up with the wheels, bound to be something wrong, cheers for the help guys
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nickyboy01
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Registered: 10th Sep 03
Location: Oxford-ish
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Not worth it
You can get decent running ones for £1500 or so. That may cost £1000 to get running and high miles
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davey_jack
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Registered: 28th Jan 06
Location: Horley, Surrey Drives: Clio 182
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quote:
Originally posted by nickyboy01
Not worth it
You can get decent running ones for £1500 or so. That may cost £1000 to get running and high miles
I agree, a decent example with lower miles can be had for £1600 or so, I was looking for one a while back.
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mav
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Registered: 19th Jun 01
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I have never seen a decent low miles Vectra GSi go for £1600
But I think that one has under lying problems, Personally i would stay clear.
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Colin
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Ive never seen one that cheap either.
Is there no engineers report available if its been written off??
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STEvieXE
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Registered: 21st Jan 03
Location: Ballymena N.I.
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buying cars like this always turns into a nitemare of expense, u think ur onto a bargain but by the time it be road legal and fixed and mint, u could have just gone out and bought a straight one..
i have never done this and i am a panel beater, even with saving on labour charges wouldnt be worth my while.
these cars are written off for a reason...
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