RSBryden

Hi guys off to view a 08 st2 in orange tonight, it's fsh 77k the current owner has had it for 7 years!

is there anything I should be looking for when purchasing the car, any common faults or problems,

i am concerned as I have landed it so cheap and I'm doubtful of it being such a steal, all hpi reports are all clear etc.

any info is much appreciated, thanks in advance

Rowe

pressurised coolant system would generally indicate that the liners have split in the block..... could explain the low cost.

check for crash damage obviously, and triple check the VIN number and vehcle identity, including a proper HPI (not a cheap one)......... keyless ones are easy to steal and clone


there's not a great deal of common issues other than that. Rear arches tend to lift the lacquer where the bumper meets, and the same at the front and around the fog light bevels.

RSBryden

The hpi check was £19.99 seemed really thurroigh,
how will I check for the coolant being under pressure, after a test drive will it be overflowning if I pop off the cap?

Rowe

It'll be empty after a drive and then fill up rapidly and let out a notable amount of gas when you undo the cap

be careful

RSBryden

Ok thanks mate so I'll take it for a drive and then pop the bonnet and undo the cap if it's empty, if it's still flowing throw the pipes it be ok yeh