I like the fact the rust is marked with yellow crayon in case you can't find it again
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I like the fact the rust is marked with yellow crayon in case you can't find it again
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Thanks meego. I will do my best to check. I will have to take a check list with me!A list off the top of my head.
1/ Chassis rust ( has anyone said this yet?)
2/ Injector harness / red plug oil
3/ Sunroofs leaking
4/ ACE pipes / block leaking
5/ FPR leaking
6/ Rust on roof above windscreen
7/ Air suspension leaking
8/ Wheel hubs (three Amigos)
I have sorted all of the above on mine. (apart from chassis that has been Waxoiled from day one
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If you're going anywhere near the Glasgow area to view, let me know and I'll tag along.
Might even bring my Nanocom to plug in, usually get a few quid off if you can point to faults in the systems, even if they are historical and only needing cleared!
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Perfect thanks. I live in the Scottish Borders so not to far away. If I find a discovery up ur way I will Giv u a shout. Thanks again
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Yeah Lockerbie is only an hour from me. Can I get in touch with him on here?
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As I've added @ to his username, he will be notified of this thread.
He' ll be busy in his shed playing with whatever new toy/tool he has bought today.
He' ll be busy in his shed playing with whatever new toy/tool he has bought today.
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Thanks again for ur help. Cheers, Al keep it posted how my search is coming on!
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Actually I'm in bed cuddling my poorly baby to sleep
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I've just bought a nanocom as I can't be arsed to drive the 60 or so miles to biggee's lol
So if anyone needs a scan in the area let me know
So if anyone needs a scan in the area let me know
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If I find anything in your area I might Giv u a shout if that would b ok?
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No worries
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I'd do as I have done and buy one that was already bust.
I got my es spec with mint bodywork dl fir 850 quid with 11 months mot from over Newcastle way.
Oil cooler failure, dead easy fix. It's got a few more small issues but simple and cheap fixes.
I always buy cars that are broken. You get them for pennies. Better than blowing 4 grand on one and then it go wrong the following day!
I got my es spec with mint bodywork dl fir 850 quid with 11 months mot from over Newcastle way.
Oil cooler failure, dead easy fix. It's got a few more small issues but simple and cheap fixes.
I always buy cars that are broken. You get them for pennies. Better than blowing 4 grand on one and then it go wrong the following day!
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Is there a better year than others to go for?
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Think the later ones have very expensive road tax. Mine is 240 a year, 2001 is 480!
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I will b going for an older one then. No way I will b paying 480 a year for tax!Think the later ones have very expensive road tax. Mine is 240 a year, 2001 is 480!
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V8s are a great buy as well, Much cheaper than the diesels. Mine was 1200 quid with a years ticket from a private sale!
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No it's not,mine is a 51 plate and is £240Think the later ones have very expensive road tax. Mine is 240 a year, 2001 is 480!
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Must be later on they go to the emissions based system, then? Or maybe diesels pay less, if yours is diesel?
According to this the rates changed on March 1st 2001
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables/rates-for-cars-registered-on-or-after-1-march-2001
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Sorry its £290 for my TD5 registered Sept 2001
http://carfueldata.dft.gov.uk/new-vehicle-tax.aspx?t=23ude39
http://carfueldata.dft.gov.uk/new-vehicle-tax.aspx?t=23ude39
