480 Wanted

[GettinJiggyWidIt.]

Hi, im after a 480. Just post up what youve got if its within reasonable travelling distances from West Yorkshire...

Will

[migrator]

You may find that you will need to look in a wider area. As I write, 360dood and his mother are on their way back here from Taunton with a 480 that has just been collected (eBay purchase) with a detour past York to collect some snow tyres. Good luck with your hunt.

[GettinJiggyWidIt.]

I dont mind travelling abit of a distance for the right car but dont want to be going to the end of the earth.

[GRN Motors]

have a look on pistonheads.

chech this one out

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1422466.htm

or

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1415186.htm

hth

chad

[john h]

Originally Posted by GRN Motors

have a look on pistonheads.

chech this one out

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1422466.htm

or

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1415186.htm

hth

chad

Yeah, both of those seem as if they could be good candidates, as long as they're not rusty.

Will, have you looked into insurance costs with the different engines? May be work doing that first, in case you end up buying one that's too dear to insure.

John

[GettinJiggyWidIt.]

Originally Posted by john h

Yeah, both of those seem as if they could be good candidates, as long as they're not rusty.

Will, have you looked into insurance costs with the different engines? May be work doing that first, in case you end up buying one that's too dear to insure.

John

Hi John thanks,yes iv looked into insurance abit and its looking pretty promising,due to being 17 insurance is going to be steep what ever car i buy but suprisingly for a 1.7 its only a few pounds more than my 1.5 civic.

Is rust the biggie i should watch out for?Where are the main places to look?

Thanks will

[john h]

Will

I don't know much about the 480, but I'm sure others on here will advise.

As far as I know:
Rust, especially rear wheelarches
Electrics - check everything inc the pop up lights work exactly as they should

As I'm sure you know, a big factor in getting a good used car is looking at the ownership profile (not too many owners, people not selling on too quickly, and evidence of good maintenance - service invoices, good quality matching tyres, that sort of stuff).

Luckily the 480 tended to attract owners who wanted to (and could afford to) look after the car properly, so there are good ones out there.

Cheers

John

[GettinJiggyWidIt.]

Yes i have been told by a few people about the rust and electrical issues,so i am determined to find the best possible one within my budget(should be fun lol)

Thanks again for your help john.

Will

[john h]

Get a good one and you'll love how it drives.

When they were fairly new, I had a fast drive on some windy roads and I was very, very impressed. The 480 handling was in the same league as the my Peugeot 309GTi (that's the best handling FWD car I've ever driven, and I've driven lots!).

The Peugoet is a bit sharper, but the 480 has equally strong roadholding and is more forgiving at the limit.

No disrepect to the Civic - Hondas are good on smooth surfaces - but on our bumpy twisty Yorkshire roads, you'll be amazed how much better the 480 is.

Couple of films...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W8XDDI3mPs&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT-9GOaig2o&NR=1


John

[244T]

I have noticed a 480 parked up in a drive near my home... I can post a note through the door of the house asking the owner if its for sale if you wish?? PM me your wishes