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Old May 5, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by hpoolsteve
I really want a scoobie. I have limited budget (£2000). Can't seem to find one that is half decent. People are asking so much money for classics now.
It's ok picking one up cheap but will you be able to afford to run it? You don't wanna buy one, get a few unwanted bills and have to sacrifice others things or skimp on running costs mate

That's why I recently sold my 4th classic as I'd rather spend my expensive cash on my family (groan)

For £1,500 I'd buy that if indeed it was panel damage and not a shunt etc. But I'd be wary from a lack of service history. Warranted miles is great but a few stamps and receipts are pretty good too

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Old May 5, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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Picked it up this afternoon. Straight car no problems that way. Some lacquer peeling off on roof spoiler. One mechanical issue so far it that sometime feels underpowered. And other times fine. As if its holding back.
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Old May 5, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Brim the tank with some fresh v power if the fuel that's in it is old then it can cause a bit of hesitation.

Well done, what did you pay in the end?
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Old May 5, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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I paid the 1500. I was happy with that to be honest. I did brim it with v power when I left. I did 150 miles home in it. No rattles squeaks noise nothing. Just hesitation. If I gently accelerate there is less of an issue.
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Old May 5, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by hpoolsteve
I paid the 1500. I was happy with that to be honest. I did brim it with v power when I left. I did 150 miles home in it. No rattles squeaks noise nothing. Just hesitation. If I gently accelerate there is less of an issue.
Dirty MAF, plugs or dodgey leads
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Old May 5, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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First things to check then. I did use a code reader and there was none stored.
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Old May 5, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by hpoolsteve
I really want a scoobie. I have limited budget (£2000). Can't seem to find one that is half decent. People are asking so much money for classics now.
Keep looking mate there are some bargains to be had out there, I paid £1600 for my 2001 Bugeye, Full service history, 3 owners & was totally standard



Had it about a month & it now looks like this



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Old May 5, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by hpoolsteve
Picked it up this afternoon. Straight car no problems that way. Some lacquer peeling off on roof spoiler. One mechanical issue so far it that sometime feels underpowered. And other times fine. As if its holding back.
Well done Steve, it seems like you've got a bit of a bargain there! Cat D doesn't really mean a lot at that price point.

Enjoy
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Old May 5, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Justme103
Keep looking mate there are some bargains to be had out there, I paid £1600 for my 2001 Bugeye, Full service history, 3 owners & was totally standard



Had it about a month & it now looks like this



You have been a busy boy lol...

It looks mint buddy, really nice.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Justme103
Keep looking mate there are some bargains to be had out there, I paid £1600 for my 2001 Bugeye, Full service history, 3 owners & was totally standard



Had it about a month & it now looks like this




good work looking nice.. like the wheels.
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