The search begins.... NEWBIE HELP REQUIRED

RROB · Post by **RROB** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:53 pm

hopefully and I doubt it not a fellow forums member car..... or if it was please get in touch

she s a cheapy.....

roof motor is a issue... that wont put me off though...

not much service history..... should that ?

searching MOT gov history..... noticable oil leaks..... over last few years ?

where should I be looking ? and which are the worst buggars to sort ?

One key ???

Owned by same person 4 yrs and last proper service was then.... they tell me hardly uses any oil,

its their second weekend car..... most ads say that ??

Ok i do need some advise but if shes bought at the right price ?

ps the first three reg letters are my initials !!!... no that wont swing me either !

If I got it right could I sort without it costing hundreds ?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... ars&page=1

Kieran_Z4 · Post by **Kieran_Z4** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:18 pm

After reading all that me personally would avoid due to no service history for the last 4 years. I have noticed the E85 have roof problems often too. I would wait till another one comes along

RROB · Post by **RROB** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:28 pm

I appreciate that.... and agree there are loads out there...
still going to look as shes only a few miles away.... plus i love to haggle !

Anmarube · Post by **Anmarube** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:31 pm

C,mon. That's cheap enough. Just sold an 54 plate Auto with 136K for £1900.
Under 100K for £2.5k. No brainer. Manual too. Not a lot of money to be fair and a bit different colour wise to the normal silver/black.

Anmarube · Post by **Anmarube** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:31 pm

RROB wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:28 pm I appreciate that.... and agree there are loads out there...
still going to look as shes only a few miles away.... plus i love to haggle !

You'll bag that for £2300.

Anmarube · Post by **Anmarube** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:33 pm

Seems to have some extended leather(doors) too.

RROB · Post by **RROB** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:35 pm

im hoping a bit less...... its the oil issues that concern me ?

previous MOTs mention oil latter ones dont....

what do i pay for additional keys ?

RROB · Post by **RROB** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:38 pm

What should I be looking for as their is not much history ?
I agree its cheap....

yes roof motor will be £s, anyone local to me ? Worcs/ Warwick based ?

Anmarube · Post by **Anmarube** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:40 pm

Usually gaskets of which their are plenty of write ups on the forum and plenty of knowledgeable guys willing to help out.
Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and just have a go at it.
Not a new car so it's going to have issues. Deal with them and enjoy it.

andystone · Post by **andystone** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:48 pm

I bought mine without history as it’s an ongoing project so wasn’t worried.

RROB · Post by **RROB** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:53 pm

andystone wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:48 pm I bought mine without history as it’s an ongoing project so wasn’t worried.

What was first thing you did ?

andystone · Post by **andystone** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:06 pm

RROB wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:53 pm
andystone wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:48 pm I bought mine without history as it’s an ongoing project so wasn’t worried.
What was first thing you did ?

Serviced it!

RROB · Post by **RROB** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:13 pm

I guessed that !
a bit of a daft question.... the bleeding obvious was never my fav subject !

have you had any ongoing issues ?

Anmarube · Post by **Anmarube** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:44 pm

Are you going to go and see the car, talk to the owner who's owned it for 4 years. Make sure the engine is cold. Have a drive, look around it. Check the oil now that it's settled after a run. If all ok strike a deal and drive it home or walk away.
If your looking for full history and no faults. 2.5 K ain't gonna cut it.

RROB · Post by **RROB** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:51 pm

yes I am tomorrow late afternoon...…
if you fancy joining me for morale support it would be extremely appreciated !

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