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Jul 24th, 2021, 17:25 | #1 |
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What do we think?
Is only 5 miles from me thinking of having a look.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-det...nr148jb&page=1 |
Jul 24th, 2021, 19:47 | #2 | |
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Have a look by all means. If you like the car, you could always try an offer, but I think you may well do better. Have you tried posting a wanted ad, either in these forums or elsewhere? Regards, John.
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Jul 24th, 2021, 20:01 | #3 | |
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Jul 24th, 2021, 20:55 | #4 |
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That's been for sale for a long time and is way overpriced for an automatic 180k mile car.
The mismatched budget tyres say to me it has been serviced on a tight budget. |
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Jul 24th, 2021, 20:59 | #5 |
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That's not even a 1.5k car. Agree with Luke on the cheapo ditchfinders as well
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Jul 24th, 2021, 22:35 | #6 |
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I fully agree.
Looking at the MOT history the pattern from 2008, it's had the absolute minimum spent on it to get it through the MOT! That's not even taking into account Oil/filter, servicing, cambelt and new cooling system, rad and hoses etc. Tyres as you say budget. Body looks OK but not a 4k car. My advice, I wouldn't even view. Find something lower mileage and less owners. James |
Jul 25th, 2021, 09:57 | #7 |
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I am probably a bit out of touch not having had a 940 for, shall we say quite some time. I know the 180k is not a problem with proper regular servicing. What I found odd was to get it through the MOT it had the immediate faults done and the pitted rear brake discs but not the front ones, or was it just a different tester? I have not posted a wanted here, as generally look at for sales on here. Have posted a want in other places and get inundated with all sorts, lots not even the correct model.
Now here is another one that does look rather tasty but at a price. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1337199 Last edited by bogart; Jul 25th, 2021 at 10:02. |
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Jul 25th, 2021, 13:17 | #8 | |
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The second car looks nice but the cambelt is due. As 5 years old. Green isn't my favourite colour for reselling but looks nice. There was a green 940 at the VOC and it looked a great colour. 5K is mad though. Make sure mileage is genuine and just hasn't recorded or clocks swapped. Check the MOT history. If straight passes then great. Has matching goodyear efficient grip tyres. James |
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Jul 25th, 2021, 13:28 | #9 |
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MOT history looks fine. You are right that cambelt due. Not sure on cost to use as a lever in price, but as you say I think price is somewhat high even though in good nick. And yes agree green would not be my top choice.
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Jul 25th, 2021, 16:18 | #10 |
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"Three enthusiast former owners"; the timing belt is due for replacement. Enthusiasts for/of what?
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