chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

ive contacted a guy selling this car on pistonheads.

can i ask what others think of it? is it the 150bhp model or the 115bhp model?

im sort of negotiating a p/x deal with around £2000-2200 coming my way. not too sure if hes seriously interested, but id like to ask for some general info, good/bad points, niggles etc about these cars.

any help or info would be nice, just general stuff that someone like me would miss.

Cupramax

I'm guessing the fact he says its a 154hp is a clue 16v is the 150 and the 8v are 115hp.

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

yeah i know, but i wasnt sure if some of the seat boyos sometimes tried to pass on their "wrx's" as "sti's" if you follow.

found this which gave me some clues...

guy hasnt been back in touch yet, but il keep looking as these cars interest me.

Cupramax

No, if its got 16v its the full fat 150. Make sure it really has, not just a badge. Basically a Golf mk2 gti 16v running gear so if serviced regularly should be fine. Its had the belts done so looks a good un.

hectic

Andy, get the guy to send you an open bonnet shot ( oo-eer missus!!)..

If its the 16V it'll look like this >>> and wil be full fat 150 Bhp.

if it looks like this>>>


its the 8V and he's mis selling it..

HTH

*Andy. any more info , give us a pm

CupraDave

iTrader: (1)

Agree with everyone elses comments

If the car is not local to you for viewing make sure you get loads of pics and as much info as possible, same with buying any car really

I had the 8v, both the 8v and 16v are failrly bullet proof if looked after, although a Spanish marque it is nothing but German technology and build quality

Just my view but that cloth in the half leather seats is a bit

good cars though

I loved mine and had it for 7 years, bought it for £10k when it was 1 yr old then sold it last year for £1750

hectic

Dave, the tiger stripe is not the most alluring interior, (thankfully my old leather was a mk3 leather )

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

well unfortunatley the guys not got back in touch, so i presume hes not interested. probably again the mileage putting him off, but not a lot i can do about that unless someone appreciates the replacements i have done.