Basically as above, im going to see one tommorow just wondering what to look for, all i`ve had is s2 turbo`s and im ready for the leap, any info on bad points, good points well appreciated, as well as performance

 

rust

just make sure its a real cossie, and the rear beam aint bent

 

and be carefull of that rear end ...read about too many on here where they have lost the rear end

 

cheers troops, as you said gaz i need to watch " THAT " back end, i`ve been kind of expecting that, dont want to jump in it and loose it at my first roundabout

 

Unless its recently had it done....

Expect an engine rebuild within a year and save at least Ł2000 to do it. !!!

Sorry to sound negative, as much as I love cossies they are money pits !!!

 

watch that rear end son , it can bite you

 

the best advice that can be given is take someone with you that knows more than u


failing that i know someone that for Ł40 will give it a proper look over for you, jack out underside etc included

 

Your 1st island in the wet,will be GREAT fun!!!!

Pete...

 

Always try to find out a little about the bloke who is selling it ,, this is as important as the car If he is an ok fella he will probs be more honest with you

 

Where abouts is it terrier? might know of the car if its from up Scotland way.

 

Its below the border mate, dont want the usual fools shouting that was ma "mates" if you no what a mean

 

Dude, check the front inner wings for ripples and as someone else said check the rear wheel sit the same distance from the arches each side as the rear beams bend easily. A lot of old saphs suffer from rotten chassis rails – check where the rear beam bolts up etc.

I’ve seen a few dogs in my time...

Not wishing to put you off and they are so much fun but finding out you have a bent or rotten car can wipe the smile off of your face! Totally agree with the north yorks rs guy, ask plenty of questions - good luck

 

Thanks alot paul, your advice will be well noted mate, as well as the others, cheers

 

Johny ive got a spare saph cos bodyshell sitting here for ya just incase that nasty back end catches you out

 

N I GOT THE 4X4 BONNET

 

as you prob no m8 you get what you pay for and take some one who no s what they are on about mine was up for 3.5 got it for 2

 

look out for bridges

 

Hope you understand the theory of opposite lock when things get a bit tense cause they dont like staying straight in the wet, they are fooking lethal but at the same time unless you go on to own a Koeniggsegg or a McClaren F1 then you probably wont ever have a better driving experience in your life cause they are just amazing ....so with that in mind ENJOY!!!

 

just be careful i the wet. make sure its straight b4 you plant it.

get some good fat rear tyres, none of the nankang, marshall rubbish

225's too

 

best off taking someone m8, someone i asked told me to check under the skirts, run your hand along to see if there is black gunk coming out.

 

Well boys i went all the way to doncaster today, five hours to get there and the car wasnt what i`d hoped it was, needed alot of work done and the guy still wanted Ł5500 for it, i told him try 3k mate, and even at that i still probably wouldnt have took it, SO the hunt continue`s

 

You should have called in at my place on the way home and bought my 2wd cossie ,,less money and a propper minter

 

You should have called in at my place on the way home and bought my 2wd cossie ,,less money and a propper minter

 

You should have called in at my place on the way home and bought my 2wd cossie ,,less money and a propper minter

 

Who in doncaster m8 and what car ?

That blue un of yours does look a good un paul.

No need to tell us 3 times though

 

Had mine or 3 months or so and now its time to start stripping it done already But as said i only paid Ł3k ish for it
Try not to buy one thats too low as i have lost count how many time i have had to fix the exsursted Just put new spring under the back of mine and now it sits alot better
Before (too low)

And now (alot better )


Ps i went from a s1 to a 2wd cossie And all i can say is enjoy And in the wet it can bite also in the dry aswell

Good luck with the hunt
Ps has SappMike Broke his up for spares yet if not pm him as it looked like a good one

 

how the hell did that get up 3 times

 

Very true about atleast 2k for engine build, and that's if you do it yourself!


Also agree with what Paul said

 

thats not LOW you can still see the top of your tyres
this is low get middle box cut out
will still pass a MOT bit late now

 

gotta love 2wd


i remember my first drive in one LOL

 

bad company what shox do you run on the back as my saff has been lowerd about 50 i think not buy me lol used to hit diff and every thing i put koni s shox on not a prob even wid 4 fat fookers in her and giving it the beans and its on 15s just a thought

 

mine has konis and only suppose to be -25 H+R springs but still farr too low for my liking.

hit my exhaust off the ground all the time

 

[quote="john"]Who in doncaster m8 and what car ?


It was a crystal blue one funny enough, its been at the back of fast ford for a while, the guy really doesnt no what he`s talking about and thats the only reason i didnt go mental at him, it needs the bonnet painted as well as the front and rear bumpers, it doesnt have any jacking covers, the spoiler on the boot lid has rust around it and coming of, theres a blister just below the rear cluster which is pretty bad, the drivers seat has a tear in it, it has no road tax, and there was a serius leak not long ago,as there was oil all over the floor, it also had standard breaks and suspension, he said he would take Ł200 of for the tax, i said more like 2k, he really thought it was worth Ł5300 at that time waister

 

I wouldn't go back, but spend as much as you can afford, watch rear chassis legs for rust, check chassis number's and try to have a spare grand in the back all the time cause she will go wrong a LOT



PS It will be the most fun you can have with your clothes on!

 

Yeah terrier was a dog , the guy will have that car forever if he continues with that attitude mmm crystal blue

 

If your planning on modding it dont buy a standard one,it will be cheaper in the long run.I paid 4000 for mine 3 years ago and have probably spent three times that on mods

there not cheap and theres always somthing else you wanna do to it

im telling thee now its never ending but well worth it