saph 4x4 buying guide
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hi all my brother is buying a saph cossie 4x4 what things does he need to look out for is there a short list
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Hi there here is what I would look for
Is the car original Ie wings, doors, vin plate the engine should have a 200 block 4x4 head and sound healthy no smoke. bad for warped front discs also rear callipers as for the rust problem, boot floor, sills, drivers floor pan, rear strut tops and the odd rear chassie leg. noisey gear box main bearings. ask to see any paper work for parts and work done to the car hope this helps
Is the car original Ie wings, doors, vin plate the engine should have a 200 block 4x4 head and sound healthy no smoke. bad for warped front discs also rear callipers as for the rust problem, boot floor, sills, drivers floor pan, rear strut tops and the odd rear chassie leg. noisey gear box main bearings. ask to see any paper work for parts and work done to the car hope this helps
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Hiya, if you want to email me at sapphire4wd@rsownersclub.co.uk I'll email you back a copy of the buyers guide i did for Rallye News (RSOC Mag) i also helped out the Fast Ford Buyers Guide back in December 2006.
Just put in the email that you want the guide so i know what its about.
Mike
Just put in the email that you want the guide so i know what its about.
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thanks guys
he has bought a silver 4x4 now but has ran in too a few probs.
the dvla claim its crushed but vosa say its not and has just been mot'd do these computers always mix up like this as same happend to my brother in law.
the saph was a cat d and he has all pics of the work that was done. just waiting on a inspector coming to identify the car.
vin plates and security codes are o.k and he hpi'd it before he bought it all sound but this is a bit gutting for him as show time is upon us.
cheers for any light on the subject
he has bought a silver 4x4 now but has ran in too a few probs.
the dvla claim its crushed but vosa say its not and has just been mot'd do these computers always mix up like this as same happend to my brother in law.
the saph was a cat d and he has all pics of the work that was done. just waiting on a inspector coming to identify the car.
vin plates and security codes are o.k and he hpi'd it before he bought it all sound but this is a bit gutting for him as show time is upon us.
cheers for any light on the subject
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