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Old 12 November 2006, 05:34 PM
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Hi all

I am interested in a scooby on auto trader (2003 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 WRX STi 4dr Saloon (private) £12,000) on page:

Auto Trader UK - Used Car Search - Used Cars for sale online.

can any of you help me compile 10 of the most inportant questions i should ask the seller..

i have thought of a few :

1. Has the car been involved in any accidents?
2. Is there any finance owing on the car?
3. why are you selling?
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Thanks in advance

Julian
Old 12 November 2006, 06:07 PM
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I'd ask him why he didn't hoover it out before taking pics for potential buyers lol Seriously though, you think people would want to make a good impression?

It doesn't say it's a UK car, would that put you off?
Old 12 November 2006, 06:18 PM
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The car's an import.
When was it imported
What is its previous history
How many owners before it was imported
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I would advise taking someone adept at buying cars and with some knowledge of the marque along with you. If you need help compiling a list then you will be easy meat for an unscrupulous seller.
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If it is a grey import then ask if it has got a BIMTA certificate & what was the auction grading (will give you an idea of the condition of the car when it was imported from Japan).
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remember your insurance may possibly be higher, but not in every case. This may mean that for the difference you could buy a type uk with lower milaege
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1. Has the car been involved in any accidents?
2. Is there any finance owing on the car?
3. why are you selling?
4. do hpi check
5. how many owners
6. mot
7. service history
8. mileage
9. condition(honest opinion required)
10.any modifications, not on my list of requirements.
11.tracker fitted
12.both sets of keys

hope these help.
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just looked at the add.
sorry, i wouldnt waste my petrol money. its not been cleaned inside, and d/v and exhaust would put me off, but im a fussy git.
Old 12 November 2006, 09:14 PM
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ask why the gear **** has been changed and has he still got the origanal always nice to see the origanal one for signs of wear to indicate millage discrepencys
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If you need to ask us what to ask, youd be better to take someone with you that knows what to look for. Itl be a safer bet mate.
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Originally Posted by bob r
just looked at the add.
sorry, i wouldnt waste my petrol money. its not been cleaned inside, and d/v and exhaust would put me off, but im a fussy git.
I agree, chav in the picture, obvious chav dump valve....who doesnt clean the carpets? Whats the rest of the car like....?
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cheers all.
thanks for the advice.

not going to bother now as it does look a bit grubby

julian
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good decision.

best advice is bide your time and look at a few before committing yourself.
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cheers
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