kvwloon 0 Posted May 17, 2004 Well, have agreed in principle to buy a nice 71k Auto VR today, subject to a few things being sorted. One thing I picked up on was a leak apparent on the top of the autobox, and was after some advice about it before I complete the transaction as not overly familiar with the Auto box or VR engine. Basically, towards the centre of the engine bay, on top and inwards from the box dipstick there was fresh autobox fluid. On the dipstick the box seemed overfilled, and way above the upper dot on the dipstick so I'm hoping this is the cause in the oil finding it's way out elsewhere. Before test drive I cleaned off the fluid, but on my return there was more appearing. It seemed to be coming out of two round bits with an allen key in the centre on top of a flat alloy section. Any ideas anyone, advance warning of failure etc, easy to fix? Sorry about the crap desription of the location :? Any advice much appreciated before I hand over the money! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm 0 Posted May 17, 2004 Sounds well ropey to me. Avoid unless it passes professional scrutiny. Sounds as if the owner knows all about this as the box has been filled to compensate. Could be megbucks to repair. Also If this is the case you should be able to knock him for the repair cost. How much is the car. Autos are worth less, for the simple reason that the market for them is smaller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kvwloon 0 Posted May 17, 2004 Well, this is the Scotts / Oettinger car I've been looking at today. Thanks for the pointer,anyone else got any ideas! I have agreed to pay 5.5k. Am I perhaps being foolish. Personally I thought a fair price given the cars apparent spec rarity and 71k mileage, however, the agreement is subject to a few bits being professionally sorted, the paperwork checking out and identifying what the score is with the autobox leak, so not too late to give it a miss yet. Drove perfeclty though, and sounded sweet all round. My instinct is that the guy was genuine, and that if he knew of the leak he would have removed the evidence prior to me taking a look at it. Car was recently serviced so could have been a service f#ck up!? Arrgh, having a crisis of confidence! :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoonlightVR 0 Posted May 17, 2004 As Storm says it's definitely worth getting a professional opinion on what the cause is - it could be a major repair or as you say a service error, best to be sure I say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kvwloon 0 Posted May 17, 2004 Cheers guys, will deffo get that leak professionally looked at before handing over the hard-earned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted May 17, 2004 as ive said before in the other thread take it to a well recognised AUTO-Transmission specialist..........they should be able to give a more honest idea as to whats needed doing.....though for ultimate bargaining :twisted: ........also take it to your local $tealer....pound to a penny they'll condemn it and quote over £2k for supply and fitting a new one :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm 0 Posted May 17, 2004 I wasn't watching the Oettinger thread, but here's my view. On valuation. "Body kits = Lower Ground Clearance and Lower Resale Vale" Dont know how much though. If its got Oettinger wheels on it + £150 max. Cheap on Ebay when they turn up. If its got an Oettinger engine in it then pay what you think its worth as an extra. Leather + £300 Auto - £500 than equivalent manual. Air con +£300. What is the spec? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kvwloon 0 Posted May 17, 2004 Thanks all. If anyone else can pitch in with a 'yep, I know what causes that, it's # seal, at # price that would be good! Otherwise, thanks all, will deffo get it checked out more thoroughly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kvwloon 0 Posted May 17, 2004 Storm, Yep, it's all you list, minus and plus, but without aircon. The leather however I would say is worth more than 'normal' leather. Engine is Oettinger. Don't know what to say at moment, cogs are whirring in head again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted May 17, 2004 Leather + £300 ? i would definetley value a leathered-up C as worth more than £300 over a cloth interior one.........of course dependant on condition :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kvwloon 0 Posted May 17, 2004 vr6storm, Yep, tend to agree. Additionally the one I saw today was soft Connolly leather in great colour, and in near perfect nick. Could give me something nice to sob against if I proceed with the purchase and the autobox packs in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
