yeah, so i'm not gonna buy that one. things i saw that rang alarm bells: :jawdrop:
1) all the tryes were different makes n types
2) 1 tyre was bald to the canvass
3) loads of marks on bodywork and stone chips, far more than i expected
4) aerial doesn't retract properly
5) bins onside pretty much all knackered and loose
6) water in bottom of boot around spare wheel
7) clutch had ultra low bite point (is that common?)
8) couldn't hear turbo spin up despite having my ear next to it
9) oil level covered the nipple at bottom of dipstick AND THAT WAS IT!
10) lubricant coming out the botton at 1 drip every 30secs
11) no spare tyre on rim in boot
12) interior lights wouldn't turn off when on door opening mode
13) no surge of power in gear except for 1st
14) just water in the coolant reservoir, not even any antifreeze
15) other fluid levels low
16) excessive movement of engine on the mounts when revving
17) no service history, paperwork or receipts of any kind
18) MOT certificate didn't have mileage on it (whoever wrote it is a tit)
19) loads of wear on half leathre seats
20) "open door" and "SRS" lights permenantly on
21) didn't know when cambelt etc had been done
that said, the lady selling it was incredibly friendly and apparently the lack of paperwork was due to her bro being a mechanic and having a small dealership. but, if you were a mechanic/dealer, wouldn't you make sure that your car had reams of paperwork?
illepall
i said i'd give her £600. she's going off to get the oil leak and lack of oil, lights etc checked out and then get back to me, but i reckon i'm gonna pass. seems like a bit of a dog to me. reckon i'm doing the right thing?
shame tho, drove well, just lacked that Ti kick on the throttle. thanks again for the help folks!