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Old 11-09-2014, 12:03 AM
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Okay people so I'm new to This, am looking to buy my first ZS after many different cars, last being a VAG :/ finally decided I won't settle until I get my fez! What I need to know is what should I be looking for to make sure I'm buying a good one? (Mk5 btw) any help appreciated!! Thanks people
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Old 11-09-2014, 04:48 AM
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Okay people so I'm new to This, am looking to buy my first ZS after many different cars, last being a VAG :/ finally decided I won't settle until I get my fez! What I need to know is what should I be looking for to make sure I'm buying a good one? (Mk5 btw) any help appreciated!! Thanks people
Check for rust especially the rear archs that's where the go, but other then that check the usual. Stuff
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Old 11-09-2014, 05:30 PM
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I was told apparently the blacktop engines are stronger than the silver? Is this true?
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I was told apparently the blacktop engines are stronger than the silver? Is this true?
The zs come with the sigma engine they are quite a good engine not the most powerful
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