well the vrs was up for 4k so top money for a slightly above average car, told the bloke over the phone do me a cam belt on it and replace the rear light that was cracked and we'd have a deal. he just laughed at me said it wasn't worth it so i pointed out that i didn't want to spend 4k on a car then have to go and spend another 300 quid having a belt changed and replacing a light, again he laughed said it wouldn't cost even half that to do the belt and light.

so why not do the fucking job and sell the car and have the cash to go out and put another motor on the forcourt?! was pissed off at the time cos i really did like the car but now i've had time to reflect i'm glad as i have no doubt the after sale service would have been shocking.