To be fair time wasters was a bit harsh, they did seem genuinely interested but I had already answered about 30 emails of questions from them and sent them photos of all the rust on the car (of which there is not a lot!). I told him repeatedly to come on here and ask about the car because it had been owned by people on here and the guy who built the engine posts on here - I thought it'd be the first thing he did before driving all the way from London. What annoyed me was that they ragged the bollocks off it on the test drive even though I'd explained it hadn't been used for 5 months and only just been put back together, then said they'd go and think about and come back later. Never heard a thing after that despite waiting in for 2 hours.

The front brakes were making a horrible noise which I haven't investigated yet but other than that I would like to know what else was wrong with it? I made it clear its an XR3i shell - the car is on ebay and its in bold letters in the description so they knew that already.

I think they were expecting a 16 year old Escort with a ZVH engine and great spec in perfect showroom condition for £3500 which is obviously not going to happen. Its a good car for the money though as I'm sure the people on here who've owned or seen it will know.

If anyone else wants to come and see and drive it, please be my guest, I have nothing to hide.

Cheers,
Bryn.