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Old 18-02-2010, 11:45 AM
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Default am tempted need some help to see if it is worth it

right heres the link
have a look as i am tempted to get it and is it worth it
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1469119.htm

if it is i will buy it today but the problem i have4 is there anyone that lives down that area as im in essex

many thanks
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well its had paintwork atleast on the n/s wing and front door or they have been replaced.
The stripes only go half way down that side
I know its an old car, but it may have had a canny smash at some time.
Other than that, it looks alright in the photos.
Old 18-02-2010, 11:54 AM
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yeah i did notice that with the paintwork
and the stripes but for the age and it will be a prject
have asked for more pictures aswell
Old 18-02-2010, 11:58 AM
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The driver side front wing looks rusty and there is duck tape on the bottom of the wing aswell and if you can go and see it in the light
Old 18-02-2010, 12:02 PM
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It might also be a import due to the year of maufacture and date of registration, wouldnt really bother me though but it does some people.

The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for M343 APU are:
Date of Liability 01 03 2010
Date of First Registration 28 07 1995
Year of Manufacture 1991
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2000CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Due to Expire
Vehicle Colour WHITE
Vehicle Type Approval
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate Ł104.50
12 Months Rate Ł190.00
Old 18-02-2010, 12:13 PM
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chers for checking that out so its a grey does that make much difference on the price ?
and what differnces are there to the car?
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Originally Posted by cossiejsy
The driver side front wing looks rusty and there is duck tape on the bottom of the wing aswell and if you can go and see it in the light
chers for the info and how much is a replacment wing or a pattern part

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Old 18-02-2010, 12:15 PM
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I think a new wing about Ł25
Old 18-02-2010, 12:17 PM
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try here
http://www.autopanels-castleford.co.uk/MENU.htm
Old 18-02-2010, 12:26 PM
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ahh excellent pennies then reall and do you think that Ł40 for the cossie boot and spoiler in white is a good deal
Old 18-02-2010, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cossiejsy
cheers for the link mate where are the prices do you have to ring up?
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Yeah the boot and spoiler for Ł40 quid is a good buy
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Just give them a ring
Old 18-02-2010, 12:30 PM
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ahh cheers will ring up in abit and will ask for him to throw that in

right this is my next big question to someone who knows sierras if i am to view the car i would like to have some one there who could help on all the pointers and to see if the car is a good buy ill happily pay for a few drinks if someone could help me on this
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I would come with you mate but i think i am abit far away lol
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it was made in 91' but wasnt first registerd until 95' ?? did i read that right
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Originally Posted by m4tt274
it was made in 91' but wasnt first registerd until 95' ?? did i read that right
Yep you sure did mate.
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Originally Posted by macturbo
Yep you sure did mate.
is there a problem with the dates of it
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Originally Posted by cossiejsy
I would come with you mate but i think i am abit far away lol
haha yeah jersey mite be a lil out of my reach haha
need sumone on the way on in essex really haha
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Originally Posted by Conor Harrington
is there a problem with the dates of it
Its probably an import, ask the seller see what info he gives you abou the dates.
I would have had a look for you but im geet miles away mate.
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I hope you get someone to go with you mate
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Originally Posted by macturbo
Its probably an import, ask the seller see what info he gives you abou the dates.
I would have had a look for you but im geet miles away mate.
yeah will give him a ring to see what he sais about it and yeah can understand from newcastle like i said need sum1 on the wayt really lol but cheers for the offer mate
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Originally Posted by cossiejsy
I hope you get someone to go with you mate
yeah so do i thats the only thing stopping me now haha
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intresting
phoned up and said thast a bloke has just phoned and brough the car
highly suspiciouse
think i know what ill do next time
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hello mate i no the car and the seller i supplyed the cossie kit and the boot pm me and i wil help you with any questions you have
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pm sent
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Originally Posted by Conor Harrington
intresting
phoned up and said thast a bloke has just phoned and brough the car
highly suspiciouse
think i know what ill do next time
Its not showing as sold on ph yet
Old 18-02-2010, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by macturbo
Its not showing as sold on ph yet
yeaah i know his mate said he will ask him now thats what i fought he said he sold it this morning just after i called him
i will wait and see
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