Caveat Emptor ?
30 April 2013, 06:26 PM
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30 April 2013, 10:16 PM
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Not JDM is it? It's hard to tell as there's no clear view of the rear windscreen to see if the wiper's there. Even if it is, it's not completely Type 25 spec with BC coilovers rather than ASTs. And if it was a genuine Type 25, I suspect the price would be higher.
As has been said, it still looks a good buy for somebody though.
As has been said, it still looks a good buy for somebody though.
01 May 2013, 01:08 AM
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At least the guy isn't intent on scamming people.
A Type 25 of that era would I think fetch £18k+ ?
As everyone is probably aware, I posted to show how careful one has to be.
It's not a Type 25, and the clear proof is that it doesn't have a number.
All T-25's were numbered, badged under the bonnet and in the car, with a 'Type 25' badge on the back.
I think it's a bit overpriced for a highly modded Hawkeye, notwithstanding that its performance etc. should be close to that of the genuine Type 25 in the video that's linked to in the ad.
A Type 25 of that era would I think fetch £18k+ ?
As everyone is probably aware, I posted to show how careful one has to be.
It's not a Type 25, and the clear proof is that it doesn't have a number.
All T-25's were numbered, badged under the bonnet and in the car, with a 'Type 25' badge on the back.
I think it's a bit overpriced for a highly modded Hawkeye, notwithstanding that its performance etc. should be close to that of the genuine Type 25 in the video that's linked to in the ad.
01 May 2013, 08:59 AM
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The seller has been quite crafty putting the Type 25 'spec' so as not to be accused as misselling. The power/torque and performance figures are identical to the genuine Type 25 (actually the torque figure is 10lbs less)
The seller would have been better off selling it for what it is a well specced Hawkeye as someone has already said. No point dressing it up as something else, pretentious and sly imho.
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01 May 2013, 09:03 AM
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It's not been done by Powerstation/Litchfields that's the big giveaway. Furthermore the base car isn't a Spec C, there's no Porsche brakes or leather interior or Enkei alloys (although these may have been optional). No mention of head work (Type 25 had extensive head work done by Cosworth and Powerstation) or cam work. BC coilovers as opposed to AST. No ceramic coated bespoke twin scroll manifold. The Type 25 had one specially done by Miltek. There's possibly other bits as well.
The seller has been quite crafty putting the Type 25 'spec' so as not to be accused as misselling. The power/torque and performance figures are identical to the genuine Type 25 The seller would have been better off selling it for what it is a well specced Hawkeye as someone has already said. No point dressing it up as something else, pretentious and sly imho.
The seller has been quite crafty putting the Type 25 'spec' so as not to be accused as misselling. The power/torque and performance figures are identical to the genuine Type 25
The seller would have been better off selling it for what it is a well specced Hawkeye as someone has already said. No point dressing it up as something else, pretentious and sly imho.
01 May 2013, 04:05 PM
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It's not been done by Powerstation/Litchfields that's the big giveaway. Furthermore the base car isn't a Spec C, there's no Porsche brakes or leather interior or Enkei alloys (although these may have been optional). No mention of head work (Type 25 had extensive head work done by Cosworth and Powerstation) or cam work. BC coilovers as opposed to AST. No ceramic coated bespoke twin scroll manifold. The Type 25 had one specially done by Miltek. There's possibly other bits as well.
The seller has been quite crafty putting the Type 25 'spec' so as not to be accused as misselling. The power/torque and performance figures are identical to the genuine Type 25 (actually the torque figure is 10lbs less) The seller would have been better off selling it for what it is a well specced Hawkeye as someone has already said. No point dressing it up as something else, pretentious and sly imho.
The seller has been quite crafty putting the Type 25 'spec' so as not to be accused as misselling. The power/torque and performance figures are identical to the genuine Type 25 (actually the torque figure is 10lbs less)
The seller would have been better off selling it for what it is a well specced Hawkeye as someone has already said. No point dressing it up as something else, pretentious and sly imho.
01 May 2013, 05:00 PM
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http://www.type-25.com/home.asp
01 May 2013, 07:14 PM
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It's not been done by Powerstation/Litchfields that's the big giveaway. Furthermore the base car isn't a Spec C, there's no Porsche brakes or leather interior or Enkei alloys (although these may have been optional). No mention of head work (Type 25 had extensive head work done by Cosworth and Powerstation) or cam work. BC coilovers as opposed to AST. No ceramic coated bespoke twin scroll manifold. The Type 25 had one specially done by Miltek. There's possibly other bits as well.
The seller has been quite crafty putting the Type 25 'spec' so as not to be accused as misselling. The power/torque and performance figures are identical to the genuine Type 25 (actually the torque figure is 10lbs less) The seller would have been better off selling it for what it is a well specced Hawkeye as someone has already said. No point dressing it up as something else, pretentious and sly imho.
The seller has been quite crafty putting the Type 25 'spec' so as not to be accused as misselling. The power/torque and performance figures are identical to the genuine Type 25 (actually the torque figure is 10lbs less)
The seller would have been better off selling it for what it is a well specced Hawkeye as someone has already said. No point dressing it up as something else, pretentious and sly imho.I do think it is very close to, if not in fact, misselling because he's saying it is the same spec as a Type 25.
It's not as bad as having a kit car and calling it a Countach but then what would anyone think of an ad that described a kit car as 'Lamborghini Countach spec'.
01 May 2013, 07:17 PM
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He's dropped the price by over £1K already.
Looks like there's a few emptors who are good at caveating.
My main whinge is that he makes those who have T20/T25's look as if they are overpricing their cars.
Looks like there's a few emptors who are good at caveating.
My main whinge is that he makes those who have T20/T25's look as if they are overpricing their cars.