computerangel

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midnight

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Why do people when they advertise a car not show a picture of the most important thing imho, the engine .Most people will have a good idea of what the car looks like, but a good clear photo of the engine bay certainly wont hinder the sale.

mickywrx

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Proof?

computerangel

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zayd

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I have brothers in the trade and taking a photo of the engine doesn't really sell a car. If anything, it merely satisfies a small percentage of enthusiasts query.

jaygsi

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Oh my pet hate is no pictures of the engine, puts me off a car, feels like they trying to hide something

MattyB1983

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I must admit, it is nice to see a well looked after clean engine bay in an advertisement.

mickywrx

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No proof there!

Put up, or with the greatest of respect, **** off.

Proof is the V5, with Pete's name on it.

Terminator X

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Never driven over 3000rpm ... amazing!

TX.

Edit - if Pete used to own it, wouldn't it be worth less

computerangel

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dazdavies

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A link to a one post page with a link in the one post. Why not just post the fecking link here instead of to a page where we click on a link

computerangel

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urban

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Whats with the editing of all the posts?

Perhaps posted while under the influence, and now only just realising

mickywrx

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Links eventually led to a Wagon, supposedly owned by Pete with no proof to back the claim up.

pimmo2000

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What like everyone on this forum ? or 90% of people looking to buy this kind of car

MattyB1983

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I agree, on stuff like mondeo or astras then engine shots don't really matter, but with cars like Imprezas, evo's, skylines etc I think engine pics make a big difference. Cars like ours are 'usually' owned by car enthusiasts not just a Joe bloggs looking for a daily runner.

Coffin Dodger

The biggest failure with this post is that I very much doubt Lewis ever owned a Scoob let alone this fabled wagon that did 40 mpg and 100,000 miles on a single set of brake pads

scoobsy

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millzy555

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I do no of a certain scoob that he DID drive and was owned by a boss at mclaren;-)

albob

DOH"!!! I thought he was referring to lewis HAMILTON ....................

midnight

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Sorry mate,you need to read my post,,i never said it would sell the car ,but if you were to buy a car and the engine bay was spotlessley clean,it certainly would not put you off from buying the car imho.

Also as said above depends on the car your selling,a picture of a 1100cc fiesta engine might not be needed for someone looking to buy there 1st car.But a high performance car which can develop 200+ bhp std, then i would want to see a picture of whats developing that power.

mik

I'm another in the camp of "why would I want to see pictures of the engine" ? Unless it looks non-std of course.....

I've never felt the need to clean my engine bay though so maybe I just don't get it? It's never stopped me keeping it properly maintained.

I also have never posted pictures of the gearbox, driveshafts or fuel tank when selling a car