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19 May 2012, 06:10 PM
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Opinions please
The seller has offered 700 + my Clio 182 ..
If it were someone from here I'd be more enthusiastic but the caps lock in message and lack of actual detail makes me a little uneasy .. That's not to say its dodgy ..
What do you lot think ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-SUBAR...#ht_1910wt_922
If it were someone from here I'd be more enthusiastic but the caps lock in message and lack of actual detail makes me a little uneasy .. That's not to say its dodgy ..
What do you lot think ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-SUBAR...#ht_1910wt_922
19 May 2012, 06:41 PM
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It looks a decent enough car to be honest Mark.
I'd ask about the PPP though and reciepts. If it's got any mods which haven't been mapped in. Also, what tyres does it run on - could give an indication of penny pinching if on cheap tyres.
Have you a mechanical minded mate who could go view it with you?
I'd ask about the PPP though and reciepts. If it's got any mods which haven't been mapped in. Also, what tyres does it run on - could give an indication of penny pinching if on cheap tyres.
Have you a mechanical minded mate who could go view it with you?
19 May 2012, 06:45 PM
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It looks a decent enough car to be honest Mark.
I'd ask about the PPP though and reciepts. If it's got any mods which haven't been mapped in. Also, what tyres does it run on - could give an indication of penny pinching if on cheap tyres.
Have you a mechanical minded mate who could go view it with you?
I'd ask about the PPP though and reciepts. If it's got any mods which haven't been mapped in. Also, what tyres does it run on - could give an indication of penny pinching if on cheap tyres.
Have you a mechanical minded mate who could go view it with you?
Just asked them would they MOT it, which I think will give me a good idea of their confidence.
19 May 2012, 07:18 PM
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Why would an MOT cost £150 though? £40-50 max... unless a couple little jobs need doing. If it's spot on, for a sale I'd expect them to put it through for cost, not thrice times cost LOL.
19 May 2012, 07:33 PM
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I think that they are a trader TBH, look how many cars they have sold in their feedback. Ask for more pictures sent to your email close ups of the back and engine bay and what exhaust is on it as obviously should have a PPP one on. I just don't think they're being completely honest. Ask for the vin number or v5c reference number and do the free mot check so you can see the recent history including all advisory's.
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19 May 2012, 07:37 PM
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Just to add, I always run email addresses through facebook as it can sometimes bring up useful info, which is why I ask for more photos as hey usually send from their private email 
. Like the car that had never been abused that I was going to look at, being on their profile with photos at numerous different track days
. Like the car that had never been abused that I was going to look at, being on their profile with photos at numerous different track days
19 May 2012, 07:45 PM
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I think that they are a trader TBH, look how many cars they have sold in their feedback. Ask for more pictures sent to your email close ups of the back and engine bay and what exhaust is on it as obviously should have a PPP one on. I just don't think they're being completely honest. Ask for the vin number or v5c reference number and do the free mot check so you can see the recent history including all advisory's.
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19 May 2012, 08:20 PM
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I think what they are getting at is their car is worth more with an Mot. As in if there where two identical cars one with Mot and one without, the one without wouldn't only be the cost of an MOT cheaper if you get what I mean Andy
Still, I would make them MOT it as it could quickly end up more than a £150 to MOT it.
Still, I would make them MOT it as it could quickly end up more than a £150 to MOT it.
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I think what they are getting at is their car is worth more with an Mot. As in if there where two identical cars one with Mot and one without, the one without wouldn't only be the cost of an MOT cheaper if you get what I mean Andy
Still, I would make them MOT it as it could quickly end up more than a £150 to MOT it.
Still, I would make them MOT it as it could quickly end up more than a £150 to MOT it.
Even if you're handy under the bonnet a second unbiased opinion would be of help to any concerns you have mate
Then you'd buy with your head not your heart (I knew you'd be back in a Scoob )
19 May 2012, 08:30 PM
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LOL no, I was giving them
My car and £700 ..
I offered £500 with MOT .. they said £550 with MOT .. so £50 for MOT.
The more I read up on them, the more I think they are a trader and the less I trust them .. think I'll walk away from this one .. just to be safe.
My car and £700 ..
I offered £500 with MOT .. they said £550 with MOT .. so £50 for MOT.
The more I read up on them, the more I think they are a trader and the less I trust them .. think I'll walk away from this one .. just to be safe.
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