JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
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thats right may be visiting a GSi tonight to see if i want it..... it has a tow bar 83k on the clock
so whats to check put it in third bring it to biting point check for rattles?
anything else rust points etc
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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rusty underneath, rusty suspension arms.
Leaking petrol tank, clean idle and no hestitation through the revs
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JM_16v
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ok thanx
dont think ill drive it as im not insured to do so and im sensible
its a first look if i like it ill go back with my old man get him to have a look before i agree to anything
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Ian
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My mums had a tow bar, Smoke Grey M reg.
Rust points are under the leading edge of the bonnet, front wings where the arch meets them, pillars, bottom of the spoiler and underneath the spoiler.
[Edited on 23-09-2006 by Ian]
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JM_16v
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thanx Ian hopefully ill be laffin
any more advice
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SetH
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what have they been towing? check for whining/dying gear box.
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philrussell81
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my gsi had a towbar, the lad before me towed a trailor for his crosser
but as Ian said, rust around the spoiler, rear window wiper, under the front of the bonnet, and cracks in the b pillar
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JM_16v
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going tonight at 8
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deano119
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check smoke form the exhaust for burning oil, rust, any tapping noises. And the abs system is known for being poo.
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Robin
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if there is a twin axle caravan on the drive, walk away 
make sure you ask what they were towing of course
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Mattb
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also check the edge at the top of the front window for rust
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JM_16v
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thanx ur being very helpful
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deano119
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in my opinion..dont buy one! will end up going wrong..
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JM_16v
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all cars go wrong thats trhe fun part
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