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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
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23rd Sep 06 at 11:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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
Steve
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23rd Sep 06 at 11:24   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
rusty underneath, rusty suspension arms.

Leaking petrol tank, clean idle and no hestitation through the revs
JM_16v
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23rd Sep 06 at 11:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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
Ian
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23rd Sep 06 at 11:30   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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]
JM_16v
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23rd Sep 06 at 11:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
thanx Ian hopefully ill be laffin

any more advice
SetH
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23rd Sep 06 at 12:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
what have they been towing? check for whining/dying gear box.
philrussell81
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23rd Sep 06 at 12:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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
JM_16v
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23rd Sep 06 at 13:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
going tonight at 8
deano119
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23rd Sep 06 at 14:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
check smoke form the exhaust for burning oil, rust, any tapping noises. And the abs system is known for being poo.
Robin
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23rd Sep 06 at 14:42   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
if there is a twin axle caravan on the drive, walk away

make sure you ask what they were towing of course
Mattb
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23rd Sep 06 at 14:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
also check the edge at the top of the front window for rust
JM_16v
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23rd Sep 06 at 14:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
thanx ur being very helpful
deano119
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23rd Sep 06 at 15:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
in my opinion..dont buy one! will end up going wrong..
JM_16v
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23rd Sep 06 at 15:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
all cars go wrong thats trhe fun part

 
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