gazza1591

hi all


im going to start the hunt for a tidy, well kept, and standardish 2000 im not sure if they still exist ? im in no hurry and i wont be buying the first i see, what i want i know all the usual checks when buying a car, but never owned a turbo car so was wondering if there is anyhting i need to look for on the classics ?


cheers

blackvenom

There are some nice clean classic out there, but you will need to pay more for a nice one, there are so many thrashed, unloved, chav'ed cars out there. Rust is an issues on the rear arches and bottom off the front wings, classics are also prone to marked glass. I would suggest a late classic as they have the 440 injectors and 4pot sti brakes as standard. The later engines are prone to Maff issues but it's a common issue and easy to fix.

blackvenom

As with all cars, belts need to be changed regularly, service history is important, clutches arent cheap or quick to fix, so check the biting points and check for slipping or noises.

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

How odd: TWO almost identical posts in two days about buying a classic....from differernt people.

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

To test the clutch in a late UK classic, get upto 45-50mph normally, pop it into 5th (should be around 1,800-2,000rpm), and plant it. This will be the clutch under full load and the best scenario (with mechancial sympathy) to see if it slips.