My apologies if there is already a topic like this (I didn't find one) or if it's not wanted but I thought it might be worth sharing opinions on cars which are for sale elsewhere e.g. Auto Trader, Pistonheads etc.
There are a lot of people with vast experience on viewing Corrados here and I'm sure some of that knowledge will help out those of us who are less seasoned at spotting good/bad cars right from the off. Also I think it'd worth passing on any info gained from viewing a car...perhaps in conjunction with the fantastic pre-viewing idea we can save people lots of time and worry.
So post here any cars you'd like a second opinion on or any information you think is worth sharing on cars you may have seen.
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Firstly there is the main reason I started this topic:
I've noticed this car on Pistonheads which seems like a potential good deal but my concerns are whether the faults are only those described in the ad.
The ad states that there's "a problem with the front suspension setup" due to aftermarket shocks and springs and while the original suspension is provided with the car I can't understand why the owner wouldn't simply put them back on himself and fix it both for his own benefit and to make the sale.
Secondly the car miss fires, supposedly due to needing new HT leads but again why would anyone NOT simply change them if they were the only cause of the problem.
My worry is that while it seems like the problems are easy fixes, they may turn out to be something worse. What do you guys think...simple jobs or hidden dangers?
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Secondly I recently viewed this Corrado in Liverpool and learnt that I should ask more questions before going to look.
Good Points:
Engine bay looked decent
No timing chain rattle
Seller honestly answered all questions when I was there (shame he didn't mention the following in the ad or on the phone)
Bad points:
Huge gouge down to the metal along the NS door which is also dented in for at least half it's length
Missing paint and rust on NSR arch
Inverted dent in the bonnet as though it was slammed shut on something
Front bumper needs respray
Cracked grille
Cracked rear numberplate surround
Window rubbers coming away
ABS light stayed on
Heard a clunk from gearbox when restarting the engine!
To be honest it was immediately apparent that this car needed plenty of work so I didn't check the rest of the car over that thoroughly but I hope that gives an idea of what to expect if you're considering taking a look at this one.
Cheers,
Mik
