Your thoughts please............

[M777CUSGTI 0]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 29618&rd=1

 

:roll: :roll: :roll:

 

i may buy this tommorow

 

worth it? ???

[dinkus 10]

Doesn't look too bad, although the 16v badge on the back is in the wrong place.

 

It sounds like it's certainly had a lot of work done to it, which may be a good or bad thing depending on how well it's been done. Things you need to check when you go look at it (in addition to the buying guide points) are...

 

1. What's the interior like? It says 'good condition' but if it's done 220k + miles it's probably going to be looking rather tired

2. What exactly was replaced with the engine? Find out exactly what was done and who did it etc. Dunno much about 16v's so some specialist tips would be good there.

3. What exhaust is it? A good quality one is obviously better, but have a listen to it to see if it's gonna get on yer wick on the motorway.

4. What lowering springs are fitted? What shocks are fitted? If a) both the springs and shocks are crap or b) the standard shocks then it'll ride like crap. You need uprated shocks to go with lowered springs otherwise the standard shocks will be bottoming out all the time. Also check the bumpstops (particularly rear) to see if the shock is riding on it, if so then they need trimming down.

5. Inspect the doors VERY closely... do they match properly? Are they fitted properly? Does the same key work in both?

6. What brake pads are they? Again, if they're crap they'll need replacing.

 

And probably some other stuff too... good luck :D

[M777CUSGTI 0]

thanks dinkus mate :)

 

ok, the deal with the doors is they are a diffrent shade of atlas grey than the rest of the car. fully ok with this as i plan on getting it resprayed anyways :wink:

im gonna offer him 700 bar, no messing. do you think its worth it for that much :?:

 

(love your sig pic btw mate) :lol: :wink:

[dinkus 10]

TBH for £700 it doesn't look bad on (electronic?) paper.

 

However, you're not gonna know until you see it and go through the buying guide checklist. If the doors don't match then it's a sign that they don't really care about it that much and could mean that other things have been done 'well enough' rather than properly.

 

It might not seem like a lot of work, but make sure you have an idea of how much all the things will cost to put right. You'll be amazed at how quickly it all adds up.

 

e.g.

 

New suspension all round (springs and shocks) - min. £380

New pads all round - £120

New stainless exhaust - £400ish

 

And you're then well over the value of the car, let alone the cost of the re-spray.

 

It might be absolutely fine when you see it, but don't hold your breath.

 

Then again, for £700 you're gonna struggle to a mint Corrado. If you're planning on spending a lot on it then that's fine.

 

Lastly, make sure you get an hpi done first tho? ;) - http://www.hpicheck.com

[M777CUSGTI 0]

im impatient i guess, and at £700 punds it seems like a good oppurtunity.

 

should i wait a couple of more months and get a G60?

 

or should i get a 1.816V :?:

[dinkus 10]

im impatient i guess, and at £700 punds it seems like a good oppurtunity.

 

should i wait a couple of more months and get a G60?

 

or should i get a 1.816V :?:

 

That, my good man, is entirely up to you. Personally I'd want a G60 or VR, but that's just me.

 

The 1.8's seem to go pretty well and are a whole bunch cheaper to buy, run and insure.

[M777CUSGTI 0]

thanks again dinkus mate :wink:

 

ill have a good think about it tonight :|