skinny
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 posted on 23/11/04 at 11:01 AM |
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Used Car Check
Hi, who does the used car check where they go round and inspect the vehicle with a big long checklist and make sure it's ok (not just the check
to see it's not been in an accident and is hpi clear etc). I thought it was the AA but apparently not. Also, any idea of cost?
I'm going to look at a 944 today and dont' have time to really have a good look, and i am not familiar enough with the car to know what
i'm looking for really. it's quite cheap but i want to know if it's a bargain or just or a lemon. i figure the wrong one would set
me back a lot so best to make sure...
cheers
if you don't fail, you aren't trying hard enough.
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James
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 11:03 AM |
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I'm sure the AA used to do it. Was about £150 IIRC.
James
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 11:04 AM |
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Well, the RAC do it.... clicky
rgds,
David
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skinny
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 11:05 AM |
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just checked RAC - they do it but want to charge me £260! ouch.
if you don't fail, you aren't trying hard enough.
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 11:42 AM |
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But if the car is a lemon your loss will be much higher (cost of purchase) than just the 260gbp
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skinny
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 01:54 PM |
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yeah, that's true, especially if what i have heard about the cost of porsche parts is to be believed! and they are thorough. It would def make
sense if i was really keen to go for it, but the battery was flat just now when i saw it so couldn't start it or drive it - not going to make a
decision yet and hopefully it will be ready tomorrow.
only prob is the interior, quite tatty, quite a few big holes in the seats. If i got it i think i would have to chuck the rear seats and replace the
fronts with new sports front seats (the originals are horrible crazy black white checker pattern that i am sure would give me a headache after 5 mins)
and then a wet vacumn. if all's said and done for £2000 i still get a bargain.
if you don't fail, you aren't trying hard enough.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 01:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by skinny
... the battery was flat just now when i saw it so couldn't start it or drive it
That would worry me! Are you sure that he really wants you to see/hear the engine running?
David
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skinny
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 02:05 PM |
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it had been stood for a little while and it seems the immobiliser had flattened the battery. bit stupid to have a car on your lot without being able
to let people drive it tho, doesn't create a great first impression, or fill me with confidence with regard to the reliability of the car...
hopefully it hasn't sold this afternoon (although i doubt anyone would buy it without hearing it running at least, or driving it) and he will
get it sorted tonight for me, i'll take it out for a spin tomorrow lunch before i decide anything more
if you don't fail, you aren't trying hard enough.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 02:21 PM |
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Be REALLY critical - if it sounds the slightest bit rough, or you have a single doubt, walk away. I'd have already made up my mind to leave it
alone...
David
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skinny
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 03:54 PM |
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never one for letting a bargain slip thru my fingers, but also have no problem walking away from a pile of junk (i've already got one of them in
the garage  )
my rationale is that if you aren't sure, don't try to convince yourself - it will have to be a very good drive for me to take it. but
it's only 2 miles from work so it's def worth a look and if it is a lemon, then i have a frame of reference for the next one i look at.
if you don't fail, you aren't trying hard enough.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 04:34 PM |
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before I biult the se7en - i was considering one of these... i think they are gorgeous.
A good one is quite rare - due to the cheapness of them. However, the parts are as you say expensive. I've been told the calipers are a
particular weak spot - the 2.5 NA engine is the best one to go for - I've been informed.
Got half way through considering then started on the se7en - so not much mre info I'm afraid. Have a good search on the net for info...
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skinny
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 04:57 PM |
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i'm the other way round - just going to finish off my locost and sell it to help fund this (tho there will be an overlap where i am skint, quite
a large one if progress remains how it has the last few months) - kind of losing a bit of heart with the little car. I think for a sensible (well it
has a roof) car that goes and handles well, there is really nothing to touch it for under 3 grand.
if you don't fail, you aren't trying hard enough.
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