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Simon_16v
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10th Jan 08 at 18:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Im looking to view and possibly a arden blue sport.

Iv been told by the guy it has:

1.4 16v 71,000
Full electrics
Aircon
New cambelt/Waterpump
New disc + pads
New exhaust

But no service history though.

What do you think? Im really interested

Thanks
andy1868
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10th Jan 08 at 18:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
how much does he want for it?
Simon_16v
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10th Jan 08 at 18:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
£1095 ono
SAL
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10th Jan 08 at 18:50   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
sounds fair
Simon_16v
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10th Jan 08 at 19:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So even thought there is no service history, the fact the cam belt is done and a full service sort of makes up for it?
Dave A
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10th Jan 08 at 19:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
depends on the cars conditon.
LukeD
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Sounds good price! Ask if he has the reciepts for cambelt change etc!
Rob E
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As long as he has receipts for all the work/parts he has mentioned and the condition of the bodywork i would go for it. Offer him £900 and go from there
VegasPhil
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10th Jan 08 at 20:09   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
12-1400 depending on what it looks like


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Simon_16v
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Yeah well i would start from about 900. I would want to see the proof the cambelt was done and service etc.

Any other things i should look for on the 14XE engine?
cunningham
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cheack oil and water the usual
VegasPhil
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Has the HG failed before

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Simon_16v
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10th Jan 08 at 20:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Well i'd check the coolant bottle for gunk and under the oil cap.

Any specific noises to listen out for when on test driving?
Simon_16v
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10th Jan 08 at 21:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by SRi_Si
Well i'd check the coolant bottle for gunk and under the oil cap.

Any specific noises to listen out for when on test driving?
16V_1600
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10th Jan 08 at 21:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
what year?
Simon_16v
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its a T 1999
Simon_16v
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bump
ShEp
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11th Jan 08 at 08:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
offer him £900 cash

say cos you'll have to get a belt and a service done as he has no history for it
Simon_16v
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12th Jan 08 at 12:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Bought the car for £1100 with 6months tax.
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pics
Simon_16v
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Dont pick it up until tuesday

 
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