Buying a 2005 Blob STI with no service book
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Buying a 2005 Blob STI with no service book
Hi Guys.
Just wanted some thoughts really.
Allthough it goes against everything i've ever said about buying cars i'm considering buying a 2006 55 Blob STi with 29k on the clock with no service book.
Obviously the asking price reflects the fact that it has no service record and no cambelt done but I was just wondering if there was anything i should be looking for?
It's HPI clear which might not mean a great deal but at least it has nothing recorded and it's only 2 private owners.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Just wanted some thoughts really.
Allthough it goes against everything i've ever said about buying cars i'm considering buying a 2006 55 Blob STi with 29k on the clock with no service book.
Obviously the asking price reflects the fact that it has no service record and no cambelt done but I was just wondering if there was anything i should be looking for?
It's HPI clear which might not mean a great deal but at least it has nothing recorded and it's only 2 private owners.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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As above really, I never take the service history at face value and always do some background checks, the key is finding the dealer who sold it - they normally have a fair amount of history on it as they usually do the first few services, or find the one nearest to the last owner?? It's worth a bit of research if you like the car
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If price is right and condition reflects mileage and you are planning on keeping it a while then take the risk and just get a full service as soon as you get it, better to buy with no history rather than a high mileage rough car with history. Also as above if the owner knows where it was serviced then the garage should have some records
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walk away and wait till right one comes up buyers market,i service my car myself and keep every receipt to the car for the new owner if/when the time comes to sell as most enthusiasts do,history is important as previous mots etc to help back up mileage/usage the car has had.
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Like others have said, just get the details of where it was serviced. Then you can build a picture of all services carried out on the car. Surely, even if the service book was lost, they should have invoices from the dealers of the services.
If the car has no receipts invoices, old MOT's, then I'd also walk away.
If it does all check out, then it would indeed be quite a low mileage bargain. Have you checked if its a CAT C, D etc.
If the car has no receipts invoices, old MOT's, then I'd also walk away.
If it does all check out, then it would indeed be quite a low mileage bargain. Have you checked if its a CAT C, D etc.
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