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gooch

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Registered: 24th Oct 06
Location: ireland
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2nd Nov 06 at 11:28

buying an sri in a week or 2 and would lik some advice on the main things 2 look out 4.cheeeeeeeers!

[Edited on 02-11-2006 by gooch]

Jenko_Sport

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Registered: 25th May 06
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2nd Nov 06 at 11:34

Try find one which an old lady has ownd

Dean_W

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Registered: 13th Dec 05
Location: Downham Market, Norfolk
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2nd Nov 06 at 11:39

Proper spelling

daz_SRi

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Registered: 9th Apr 06
Location: Wolverhampton Drives: Astra 1.6
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2nd Nov 06 at 13:22

quote:
Originally posted by Jenko_Sport
Try find one which an old lady has ownd

Bought mine like that

52,000 miles, absolutley perfect inside and out was doin 2,000 a year for 7 years. Bargain at £400

[Edited on 02-11-2006 by daz_SRi]

deano87

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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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2nd Nov 06 at 14:12

An engine, at least 4 wheels, steering wheel are a must. Windows and doors aren't essential. I suppose some kind of seats would be handy.

[Edited on 02-11-2006 by deano87]

powey

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Registered: 6th Nov 05
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2nd Nov 06 at 17:39

check for rust underneath

Teknologikal

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Registered: 11th May 06
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2nd Nov 06 at 19:27

Check the b pillars for cracks since if left they can fail you on MOT....how that hasn't been mentioned is beyond me.

Gregor

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Registered: 28th Nov 03
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2nd Nov 06 at 20:46

Check the chassis rails and arches for rust.

Check under the bonent (put your fingers under) as this I find a common place for them to rust.

Robin

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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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2nd Nov 06 at 21:36

quote:
Originally posted by Jenko_Sport
Try find one which an old lady has ownd

bad idea IMO. will have never been in 5th gear, so the first 4 get more wear. clutch is more likely to be buggered, will be covered in parking dings, bumped up and down kerbs, brakes won't have been checked regularly.

Jules S

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2nd Nov 06 at 21:48

quote:
Originally posted by Robin

quote:
Originally posted by Jenko_Sport
Try find one which an old lady has ownd

bad idea IMO. will have never been in 5th gear, so the first 4 get more wear. clutch is more likely to be buggered, will be covered in parking dings, bumped up and down kerbs, brakes won't have been checked regularly.

Add to that....

Everything that probably should have broke probably hasn't yet

Robin

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2nd Nov 06 at 21:52

good point.

and if it's a woman with kids, the interior would be a mess more often than not.

deano87

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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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2nd Nov 06 at 22:20

Also with old ladys short, cold start journeys = more wear.

PaulW

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