Buying a UK classic now they are old - what to look out for?
23 September 2008, 09:04 AM
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Buying a UK classic now they are old - what to look out for?
Considering buying an 'old' (MY99) UK 2000 classic scoob as can pick them up from £2.5k with 90k on the clock. This means I can keep my family diesel car, get rid of my bike I hardly use any more and replace the bike with a scoob as my weekend toy with 2 days use in the week to drive to work and back. Also keeps the low tax bracket being pre 2001. Biggest issue will be insurance as a 2nd car which I will find out about today but might need to find a multi car policy.
I had my MY98 classic for 3 years and did 30k in it to 65k and never had any issues with it a few years back and was the most reliable car i've ever had.
Once they get upto 90k+ what do you need to replace/know is on its way out by this mileage? Turbo? Suspension? Engine issues?
I had my MY98 classic for 3 years and did 30k in it to 65k and never had any issues with it a few years back and was the most reliable car i've ever had.
Once they get upto 90k+ what do you need to replace/know is on its way out by this mileage? Turbo? Suspension? Engine issues?
23 September 2008, 09:13 AM
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e-car do multicar policies
im 27 and missus is 34 7 years no claims and fully comp on the car you are looking at is £295 with them.
added the missus clio on there too and it was only an extra £100
im 27 and missus is 34 7 years no claims and fully comp on the car you are looking at is £295 with them.
added the missus clio on there too and it was only an extra £100
23 September 2008, 09:25 AM
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23 September 2008, 09:47 AM
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90K on a classic is when the belts need changing - probably why a lot of them come up cheap with this mileage ! If they have already been done, then no problem, but otherwise look at adding £500+ to the price depending on what other things need doing at the same time and where you get them done.
Other than checking for specific wear or damage, which can happen at any higher mileage then there shouldnt be any real problems.
Other than checking for specific wear or damage, which can happen at any higher mileage then there shouldnt be any real problems.
23 September 2008, 09:56 AM
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My clutch finally gave up the ghost @ 90K, As said make sure the servicing is up to date because the cam belt and the major fluid change services are quite expensive.
Get it bought and enjoy, Mine is on 120K and still running strong @ 330BHP
Get it bought and enjoy, Mine is on 120K and still running strong @ 330BHP
23 September 2008, 10:09 AM
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I just got me a 1 owner 2000 (W) Wagon 115k, fsh upto 95k, most of its miles done in last 2 years, lots of stone chips etc but interior is like new, no rips or wear
done about 3000 miles in last 3 week of owning and runs great (fingers crossed)
just needed a MAF and air con re-gassing when I bought it
Going of this experience i'd say it depends how many owners its had
I was lucky I think, i only paid £1500
Get one bought, you cant beat it
done about 3000 miles in last 3 week of owning and runs great (fingers crossed)
just needed a MAF and air con re-gassing when I bought it
Going of this experience i'd say it depends how many owners its had
I was lucky I think, i only paid £1500
Get one bought, you cant beat it
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23 September 2008, 10:31 AM
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Will have to try some others. However can add the scoob as a second policy with current insurer for £650 fully comp etc or £850 for me and the Mrs on it. Not 'that' bad.
23 September 2008, 01:03 PM
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Nice fella but too much for me, I am looking for a direct replacement for my bike and Rover 214 in terms of combined value so I am not actually spending anymore than what I spend/have now. Plus insurance needs to be minimal so needs as few mods as possible.
23 September 2008, 01:33 PM
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£1900 for both cars??
how are old are you and ur missus and what no claims u got??
try the scoob as the 1st car and then the passat as the second, see if its any difference!
how are old are you and ur missus and what no claims u got??
try the scoob as the 1st car and then the passat as the second, see if its any difference!
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I'm 35 and the Mrs is 25 both with full ncd. We both have 3 points and I have 2 non fault claims in the last 3 years, both times women driving into me at Christmas time not thinking what they were doing 
Even though non fault I guess this will not help.
Even though non fault I guess this will not help.
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Wifey had hers on ecar last year at £350, added a blobeye for the last 3 months for £100. Had the renewal thru £1600. HAHA PMSL do they really expect repeat custom with stupid renewals like that!!!!!! We are both over forty with full no claims FCS.
Now insured with Norwich Union Direct, MY97 minor mods (4 pots, prodrive zorst etc) for business use at £220 comp. Obviously does not include the blob, which we were lucky enough to resell for the asking price.
Sent all our info to A plan and Keith Michaels but neither of them replied. Probably nothing in it if they matched the Norwich union quote. So I thought, major insurer, £220, what the heck and signed up. Wonder what the renewal will be next year
Now insured with Norwich Union Direct, MY97 minor mods (4 pots, prodrive zorst etc) for business use at £220 comp. Obviously does not include the blob, which we were lucky enough to resell for the asking price.
Sent all our info to A plan and Keith Michaels but neither of them replied. Probably nothing in it if they matched the Norwich union quote. So I thought, major insurer, £220, what the heck and signed up. Wonder what the renewal will be next year
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23 September 2008, 02:07 PM
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Got my 2000 MY99 abt 3yrs ago now it had just over 90 on the clock with the new belt, only mods was the de-cat exaughst system with a sweet sounding Hayward and Scott downpipe. Cars done abt 126000 now and not had a problem so far, except for a MAF going and the rear caliper problem I have now its been great 
, got mine with the leather bucket seats too real nice! 
, got mine with the leather bucket seats too real nice!
25 September 2008, 08:44 AM
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hi, ive got a classic uk spec w reg, im 24 (not usual boy racer type, i use, but dont abuse) and so is my partener both got 5 years no claims. we are both insured on impreza as she brings down the insurance alot. not had the impreza long but had to stay with the insurance and just pay difference as would have lost to much trying to cancel policy and starting a new one, ended up costing bout £900 with bell direct. Well worth every penny but will be searching around for cheaper when renewal turns up in may. Ill be 25 in june aswell so hopefully that will help also.
25 September 2008, 09:09 AM
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go for one that has been loved and cosseted, well maintained using quality products. not a cheap nasty abused example.
I would look for clutch, cambelt, tensioner, even the centre viscous coupling (££££). engine knock, slap etc.
Tyres, brakes (discs and pads) can be procured efficiently.
If its someone who has looked after the car you will feel it.
I would look for clutch, cambelt, tensioner, even the centre viscous coupling (££££). engine knock, slap etc.
Tyres, brakes (discs and pads) can be procured efficiently.
If its someone who has looked after the car you will feel it.
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to be honest, i think the main problem will be rust starting on the rear arches
it gets in, at least on the 4 door cars, from the ****e rubber seals and plugs above the rear door latches.
the rubber seal has some metal inside, that rusts and crumbles like hell, letting loads of nice rusty water inter into the inner arch and start to rot them from the inside out.
you would be suprised how much has actually rusted on the inside (even if the outside looks fine and bubble free like mine was!!) when you cut the rear lips off and have a proper look.
mechanical stuff can all be fixed with ease so i would not really worry about it
it gets in, at least on the 4 door cars, from the ****e rubber seals and plugs above the rear door latches.
the rubber seal has some metal inside, that rusts and crumbles like hell, letting loads of nice rusty water inter into the inner arch and start to rot them from the inside out.
you would be suprised how much has actually rusted on the inside (even if the outside looks fine and bubble free like mine was!!) when you cut the rear lips off and have a proper look.
mechanical stuff can all be fixed with ease so i would not really worry about it
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go for one that has been loved and cosseted, well maintained using quality products. not a cheap nasty abused example.
I would look for clutch, cambelt, tensioner, even the centre viscous coupling (££££). engine knock, slap etc.
Tyres, brakes (discs and pads) can be procured efficiently.
If its someone who has looked after the car you will feel it.
I would look for clutch, cambelt, tensioner, even the centre viscous coupling (££££). engine knock, slap etc.
Tyres, brakes (discs and pads) can be procured efficiently.
If its someone who has looked after the car you will feel it.
25 September 2008, 10:48 AM
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nah, just generally what to look for in a good classic.
sometimes everything doesnt fall immediatly in to place. you will find a good one
sometimes everything doesnt fall immediatly in to place. you will find a good one
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Poo, just seen your in Kent I'm in Stockport, near Manchester! To be honest, I'm not sure if I want to sell or not at the minute - long story, but my girlfiend wrote her car off at the start of this year! She doesn't want to drive again, pretty shook up about the crash still (nearly lost her arm!!) so I'm driving her to work, shopping etc... I really need something a bit more practical for this sort of thing, but I really don't wanna get rid! Heart says no, but head says yes
I'm in Stockport, near Manchester! To be honest, I'm not sure if I want to sell or not at the minute - long story, but my girlfiend wrote her car off at the start of this year! She doesn't want to drive again, pretty shook up about the crash still (nearly lost her arm!!) so I'm driving her to work, shopping etc... I really need something a bit more practical for this sort of thing, but I really don't wanna get rid! Heart says no, but head says yes