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Dan-P

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11th Sep 07 at 16:22

1.2 16v SXI
V Reg
106,000miles,
5 spd manual
New 35mm All Round PI Suspension kit put on last month feels much better now
16" Alloys
Full BodyKit
Rear Black lexus lights
Front JBM Angel Halo Ring Lights New put on last month with TWIN rings
Tinted Windows
PiperCross Induction Kit
New Powerflow Exhaust with recent yearly service
Clifford Concept G5 650 Alarm System inc Proxy Sensor, Tilt Sensor, Omnisensor, Boot popper

Down points

Paint work on side skirts need touching up
Front driver side wing and mirror has knocks on it

Im going to have a look at it today but am a little unsure whether to buy it, im no good and knowing whats right under the bonnet really...dont know anyone who is etc I know the previous two owners have driven it to death but was wondering how many more miles you can guess the engine has left in it?

Long story cut short, i sold my old corsa, now looking to buy another (still a kid at 22 lol) but is roughly a £1000 a good price for it? hes ripped all the ICE out so i'd have to get my own etc...I know hes ahavin problems selling it, is £1000 too much?

Any help/advice/opinion i'll take..cheers.

[Edited on 26-10-2007 by Dan-P]

M4tt_Envoy

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11th Sep 07 at 16:24

1.2k?

Dave A

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11th Sep 07 at 16:28

900-1200 max

Dan-P

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11th Sep 07 at 16:29

he said £2000 ono, way over priced no? whats a good offer to give him?

Steve

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11th Sep 07 at 16:30

quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
900-1200 max

Dan-P

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11th Sep 07 at 16:31

safe

Hamish

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11th Sep 07 at 16:32

blud

Dan-P

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26th Oct 07 at 14:54

Im going to have a look at it today but am a little unsure whether to buy it, im no good and knowing whats right under the bonnet really...dont know anyone who is etc I know the previous two owners have driven it to death but was wondering how many more miles you can guess the engine has left in it?

Long story cut short, i sold my old corsa, now looking to buy another (still a kid at 22 lol) but is roughly a £1000 a good price for it? hes ripped all the ICE out so i'd have to get my own etc...I know hes ahavin problems selling it, is £1000 too much?

Any help/advice/opinion i'll take..cheers.

[Edited on 26-10-2007 by Dan-P]

Jill

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26th Oct 07 at 15:05

quote:
Originally posted by Dan-P
I know hes ahavin problems selling it, is £1000 too much?

My first concern would be why is he having problems selling it? How many people have already been to view it, is there something wrong with the car that they've picked up on and decided against buying it? etc etc.
Also the mileage is a bit high for my liking (but then I have a thing about cars with high mileage anyway and I personally wouldn't touch it). What's the service history like, does he have any receipts, is there any MOT documents and information about things that were possibly picked up when previously tested ie: things that may be a problem for you in the future if you were to buy?
Knocks on the the front wing and mirror and sideskirts need touching up you say? Therefore I reckon £1000 is a bit too much cos of what it may cost to get these thing fixed etc? And at the end of the day if you're unsure about buying it, go with your gut feeling. You'll find another corsa/other make of car soon enough- no point rushing in is there

JILL

[Edited on 26-10-2007 by Jill]

messham11

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26th Oct 07 at 15:26

I have to agree that it doesnt sound too good. Personally i'd stay away, either buy one thats not modified or one that has been looked after. You can normally tell as they'll have folders of receipts etc

And like Jill says I personally wouldnt buy anything with that high mileage

MatthewR

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26th Oct 07 at 15:40

i wouldnt not buy a corsa with that sort of mileage

AlunJ

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26th Oct 07 at 16:03

quote:
Originally posted by MatthewR
i wouldnt not buy a corsa with that sort of mileage

why ever not? Alot of corsas have that sort of mileage now - mines got 122k on the clock and it runs sweet as a nut (it is a diesel given)

Dan-P

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26th Oct 07 at 20:24

Hi, thanks for the advice, i checked it out and now know the reason for all this uncertainty around it. The revs sometimes falls and the engine stops sometimes forcing him to restart the engine in the road. He says it only happens now and again and often only when its cold or just started up. Any ideas what the reason for this could be? and how much to repair, it has obviously been well looked after from what I could see as there is alot of pride been taken in it. thanks

Kurt

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26th Oct 07 at 20:34

could be an airflow meter.. id wait for some other opinions though

Dan-P

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26th Oct 07 at 20:48

airflow meter? he mentioned something about that

ShEp

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26th Oct 07 at 20:50

idle air control valve is more likely

Dan-P

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26th Oct 07 at 20:53

cost much to repair?

ShEp

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26th Oct 07 at 20:55

try takin it off and cleaning it, if not call vauxhall 2moro

get prices for air flow meter and IAC valve, then get him to knock that off the price of the car

Dan-P

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26th Oct 07 at 21:01

is it minor or major problem m8?

ShEp

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26th Oct 07 at 21:11

not really no,

Tommy L

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27th Oct 07 at 11:22

quote:
Originally posted by ShEp
idle air control valve is more likely

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