what things do i need to check going to have a look at one what faults do i need to check for

 

structural rust rust and more rust, and there might be rust you can't see too

if you don't find any rust check for noisey engine leaks and bodged repairs.

if you find none of the above make sure all the lights and electrics work and the VIN numbers are correct.

and don't get caught up in how fast it feels because your better off buying a slow good one and doing the work yourself.

and HPI it

then you might get a good one.

 

One other thing Dan forgot to mention..............................RUST

 

Yup agree RUST! check back chassis legs especially.

Make sure the car is started from cold! If the car has a bit of piston slap, dont worry this is common on 2wd's and should go as soon as got a bit of heat are start driving! If it stays there then its fook.

Usual things like smoke etc. but make sure the car is cold when starting!!!!!

Oh and check for RUST!

 

the amount of cars I've taken apart to find the the beam mounts arent connected to the car is unreal

or they have been mig'd up with a "my little pony" welders plated with 1mm steel

and the sellers are like "i drive it everyday" rather you than me

 

I think that there is one thing that the above havent touched on at all, and it is more important than even the rust!

Check your bank balance, and your marital status. If you intend to use the car in the winter/ wet/ summer/ warm/ cold, then its gonna break - a lot!

You will need money, and then excuses as to why that money is not being spent on your better half.

PRactice saying "Of course I love you darling, but the car is important too, and I need it to get you presents etc. If I dont fix the car, I cant buy you anything, and neither of us would want that!"

Hope this helps

JJ

 

there's that too.... also speak to Ran about some pills too

 

wont need the pills as the mrs prob would let off until the car is sold

 

its cheap im i going to end up with lots of problems

 

Properly!! Cheap ones are normally cheap for a reason unless you know what your looking for and truly find a bargian.

 

true - but it would stop her rolling you out of bed though

begins with B........




















breaker where is it I'll take a look

seriously, if you check the above you might be okay but as said they do feel fast but don't get the rose glasses on after the passenger ride. watch his knuckles as he/she is driving if they are white there is a problem

 

What about . ..

- Head gaskets
- Cracked blocks
- Gearboxes
- Diffs
- Tappets
- Piston Slap
Other than that they are great

I got one, you will spend money!

 

best finding one with a really good shell and then just replace evrything connected to it

 

- Warped discs
- Sticky callipers
- Smokey Turbos
- Misfires
- Racks
- Burnt valves
- etc etc etc

Dont wanna put you off but be careful!

 

I was looking 4 months ago for my 3rd Cossie.....


Upto £3000...

WILL require work and imo lots of it

£3000- £4000

Bargains out there and more so the closest to the £4000 mark

£4000-£5000

Cars getting much better and expect some good choice mods/new parts or an engine rebuild the closer to £5000 you get

£5000 plus...

Cars with either lots of good tasteful mods and alot of new parts or a recent engine rebuild...


Like the rest have said RUST/ROT is the biggest problem and I'm sure most will agree you are better off buying a Cossie that needs maybe some mechanical work than a car with rust/rot issues and the latter can be very very expensive as you never know whats hiding beneath.... Buy more on condition than mileage....

I looked at 2 cars around the £4000 mark and both of them were actually complete sheds that had the owners been honest I'd have not bothered viewing!!!! Then I bought mine which imo compared to the other 2 was worth twice the £££



Steve


PS... mines for sale click link below

 

That is so true.

Spend as much as u can on buying the car, but be prepared to budget the same again for repairs.

I personally thought 'yeah right' to that ststement and so far the car has cost me 3k to buy, and is touching 10k on repaiirs over 2.5 years.

Be warned!!!

I have to admit, it is worth it when it goes and ur tearing down the m/way (ahem...test track) at 100+, 'specially when ur tanning evos worth 3x the money

Thats what makes me smile