sammy13
MOVED ON
Joined:May 2013
Posts: 8,594
Location:
Likes: 4,945
Recent Posts
Last Online Jan 16, 2015 23:16:56 GMT
|
Post by sammy13 on Oct 4, 2014 19:41:47 GMT
ive just spent a small fortune on a new to me car and its ruddy scary main things to look for is wear on the peddles you know how meny miles your car has done have a look and youll see what i meen most peps who mess with the mileage forget to change peddle rubbers and gear nobs door and panel gaps should be even use a pound coil to check the gaps look at the reflections in the paint to see if the panel has been repaired as well as the finish of the paint check wear on tyers is even look underneath to see if if there is any damage from dukes of hazzard style driving about all i can say for the engine is make sure its cold before they start it(less reputable seller have been known to warm up the thing before peps look at them as it hides starting probs,smoke and nocking on start) above all else trust no one who is trying to sell you something oh and there is a hpi check you can do by text for £3 i thinks but it dont tell you much sept no pennies are owed on the car this is the minimum check that must be done in my mind hope that helps how badly fubared are the wing mirrors and is it a 206 Its a little 106, the wing mirrors need completely replaceing as they will not adjust, I'm only 5ft, and have to have the seat right up to the steering wheel so I can not see anything in the mirrors at all.
|
|
decoy
Super Member
Joined:February 2014
Posts: 4,119
Location:
Likes: 3,118
Recent Posts
Last Online Apr 1, 2023 20:12:03 GMT
|
Post by decoy on Oct 5, 2014 8:12:35 GMT
|
|
sammy13
MOVED ON
Joined:May 2013
Posts: 8,594
Location:
Likes: 4,945
Recent Posts
Last Online Jan 16, 2015 23:16:56 GMT
|
Post by sammy13 on Oct 5, 2014 17:39:56 GMT
That's so kind, but I went out shopping today and I can hear the exhaust blowing.
So no turning back she has to go.
I looked in our car park to see what cars my neighbours have, mmmmmmmmmm, well this is what I saw - some I can not see/tell the model of depending which way they are parked-
2012 - Ford Fiesta 2011 - Vauxhall Merivia 2011 - Peugeot - convirtible 2014 - Seat Toledo 2010 - Kia 2005 - Renault Clio 2014 - Peugeot sports Private Plate - MR2 convertible 2011 - Mazda sporty looking thing 2014- Honda 2012 - audi 2014 - Vauxhall 2014 - Seat estate 2006 - Ford Fiesta. 2014 - some big black Range Rover.
Then mine 2000 Peugeot 106 with a 2014 bmw parked next to it ???
|
|
flavourtank
VENDOR Employee/Associate
Vape cloud Brighton :)
Joined:March 2013
Posts: 4,803
Location:
Likes: 2,786
Recent Posts
Last Online Jul 17, 2019 8:07:14 GMT
|
Post by flavourtank on Oct 5, 2014 18:40:26 GMT
sammy13 it dont matter what car you've got as long as it goes, not many people can say they've made there car last as long as yours. I would stick a citroen 2cv in there lol
|
|
sammy13
MOVED ON
Joined:May 2013
Posts: 8,594
Location:
Likes: 4,945
Recent Posts
Last Online Jan 16, 2015 23:16:56 GMT
|
Post by sammy13 on Oct 5, 2014 18:46:37 GMT
sammy13 it dont matter what car you've got as long as it goes, not many people can say they've made there car last as long as yours. I would stick a citroen 2cv in there lol Thankyou, that actually means a lot - when I look around the car park, which is for 40 people who live here, they all have big expensive newish cars.
I can't match that but whatever I get will be loved, rather than just driven
|
|
ronaldo
MOVED ON
Joined:February 2014
Posts: 7,956
Location:
Likes: 6,048
Recent Posts
Last Online Oct 15, 2014 9:31:34 GMT
|
Post by ronaldo on Oct 5, 2014 18:52:56 GMT
My minibus is 2002 sammy13 and you already know it goes all over the country its a bit ill at the moment and needs a new windscreen a tyre and new brakes but all will be done this week
|
|
flavourtank
VENDOR Employee/Associate
Vape cloud Brighton :)
Joined:March 2013
Posts: 4,803
Location:
Likes: 2,786
Recent Posts
Last Online Jul 17, 2019 8:07:14 GMT
|
Post by flavourtank on Oct 5, 2014 18:55:43 GMT
sammy13 Think how pissed they would be if there new car got scratched? They drive them like its made out of very thin glass, tbh I would not get a brand spanking new motor cos I would be annoyed if scratched. The older cars 2009 downwards are easier to replace parts imo, try finding a replacement of some sort for a new car at sensible price? I try and buy off old people cos you know the cars been looked after. The youngest car ive had is 2001 The oldest car was 1987 mk1 Fiesta ( bargin for £100)
|
|
sammy13
MOVED ON
Joined:May 2013
Posts: 8,594
Location:
Likes: 4,945
Recent Posts
Last Online Jan 16, 2015 23:16:56 GMT
|
Post by sammy13 on Oct 5, 2014 19:15:03 GMT
sammy13 Think how pissed they would be if there new car got scratched? They drive them like its made out of very thin glass, tbh I would not get a brand spanking new motor cos I would be annoyed if scratched. The older cars 2009 downwards are easier to replace parts imo, try finding a replacement of some sort for a new car at sensible price? I try and buy off old people cos you know the cars been looked after. The youngest car ive had is 2001 The oldest car was 1987 mk1 Fiesta ( bargin for £100) I had an ex police van, ford , the dayglo stripes down the side made everyone wonder C reg it was. Then I got into cars, and although I never bought anything new I bought fast. Hence the mazda which I wrapped around a lamppost. My fave was the modded pug 205xs, god knows how I kept it on the road. I remember driving back to Leeds from Stanstead airport something went underneath , I crawled home in the slow lane doing 30. I decided to get sensible and bought a Daewoo - pristine condition probably 5 year old. I took it out for a drive, and suddenly ( I sit right up close to the steering wheel ) flames were shooting out across my lap, out from the key slot. I pulled over, and whilst my passenger lifted the bonnet and put the flames out with his jacket I was running up the road faster than Linford Christie. The car got towed away, the insurance refused to pay out because it was an electrical fault and the garage refused to speak to me even though I had only owned the car 10 hours. It cost me £4,000 to repair - I drove it up Dewsbury road in Leeds, and swapped it for a car worth £400, I could not drive it I was terrified of it.
I then got into escorts 1.8, older ones and added stuff, ( think 2 fast 2 furious ) I had more lights than an xmas tree.
Gear knobs, pedals, big exhaust tubes, ICE, etc.
So then I grew up
My little pug has served me well, she is at the end of her life, but whatever I get will be well and truly looked after
|
|
flavourtank
VENDOR Employee/Associate
Vape cloud Brighton :)
Joined:March 2013
Posts: 4,803
Location:
Likes: 2,786
Recent Posts
Last Online Jul 17, 2019 8:07:14 GMT
|
Post by flavourtank on Oct 5, 2014 19:25:54 GMT
Bloody hell sammy13 thats bad about the garage bloody cowboys. I went through the racer phase I swapped my 51plate corsa for a n reg escort rs2000. Now I got family I went sensible route. Im sure you will find that lil car for you just dont rush into it (ive learnt the hard way lol) What sort of car you looking for? Once a week shopping trolley? Everyday use? Petrol or diesel? And what budget you got? Oh and what ltr?
|
|
sammy13
MOVED ON
Joined:May 2013
Posts: 8,594
Location:
Likes: 4,945
Recent Posts
Last Online Jan 16, 2015 23:16:56 GMT
|
Post by sammy13 on Oct 5, 2014 19:38:15 GMT
Bloody hell sammy13 thats bad about the garage bloody cowboys. I went through the racer phase I swapped my 51plate corsa for a n reg escort rs2000. Now I got family I went sensible route. Im sure you will find that lil car for you just dont rush into it (ive learnt the hard way lol) What sort of car you looking for? Once a week shopping trolley? Everyday use? Petrol or diesel? And what budget you got? Oh and what ltr? What I want and what I can afford are miles apart, so we will stick with what I need. Small hatchback type car, £5,000 miles per year max, petrol, manual and if it is going to last me - don't grimace now - £2500 1,0-1.2 L
|
|
sammy13
MOVED ON
Joined:May 2013
Posts: 8,594
Location:
Likes: 4,945
Recent Posts
Last Online Jan 16, 2015 23:16:56 GMT
|
Post by sammy13 on Oct 5, 2014 19:40:46 GMT
Suzuki alto's are cheap, but I don't really like them
|
|
flavourtank
VENDOR Employee/Associate
Vape cloud Brighton :)
Joined:March 2013
Posts: 4,803
Location:
Likes: 2,786
Recent Posts
Last Online Jul 17, 2019 8:07:14 GMT
|
Post by flavourtank on Oct 5, 2014 19:44:42 GMT
|
|
sammy13
MOVED ON
Joined:May 2013
Posts: 8,594
Location:
Likes: 4,945
Recent Posts
Last Online Jan 16, 2015 23:16:56 GMT
|
Post by sammy13 on Oct 5, 2014 19:52:14 GMT
The clio looks promising thankyou. I don't do private sellers, only garages. I really have to decide if I want to buy a car for now and the immediate future, or buy a car with a chance of it lasting 10 years. Part of me says one, but the other part of me says live even more frugally and get the more expensive version, difficult but can be done . Mind you £2,500 doesn't go a long way with cars regardless of the sacrificies I have to make
|
|
flavourtank
VENDOR Employee/Associate
Vape cloud Brighton :)
Joined:March 2013
Posts: 4,803
Location:
Likes: 2,786
Recent Posts
Last Online Jul 17, 2019 8:07:14 GMT
|
Post by flavourtank on Oct 5, 2014 19:57:55 GMT
sammy13 that is true about the money it really doesnt go far. Its difficult to help you choose as you know what you like.. the only things we can do is suggest. Im not sure how far away that clio is from you either lol Only you can decide what to do or flip a coin lol
|
|
sammy13
MOVED ON
Joined:May 2013
Posts: 8,594
Location:
Likes: 4,945
Recent Posts
Last Online Jan 16, 2015 23:16:56 GMT
|
Post by sammy13 on Oct 5, 2014 20:05:05 GMT
sammy13 that is true about the money it really doesnt go far. Its difficult to help you choose as you know what you like.. the only things we can do is suggest. Im not sure how far away that clio is from you either lol Only you can decide what to do or flip a coin lol I will probably walk into a garage and buy something I can afford, but totally different from what I wanted originally. I will let you guys tell me I was stupid
Did I mention I don't do red either? That cuts it down, but there is no way I will have a red car , its a woman thing
|
|