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its not a turbo jap thing that you cant get parts for. the two cars came off the same production line! only difference being someone fitted an alarm at the docks instead of at an alarm centre. I really dont see why it matters
yea my exhaust lasted about 5 mins, stealthed up now tho;)
He did know his onions, took a mate with me whos had a 182 for about a year so knows the score and he said he was spot on with his knowlege.
Apart from the advice 'I wouldn't change the cambelt till 72k personaly, doesnt need doing just...
No he didnt tell me. Not bothered either! my log book took ages, around 6 weeks. he forgot to give me the mot aswell and only got that after 3 phone calls asking if he could look for it.
Bought it the last week in April, did a trad in with him so difficult to give a REAL price but probably...
My '02' plate is an import too. They all came out of the same factory. Only difference is it hasnt been "officaly" imported through Southampton, were all "uk spec" cars get treated to an alarm, locking wheel nuts and window etchings. After the car has left the factory. Big deal!
Someone posted on here recently a similar fault and it took out the cambelt, so probably been lucky.
They were telling the truth about laws and having to change trucks. They came in recently. All recovery vehicles can only operate within a 100km (62 ish miles) radius of thier base, by eu law...
Sorry to hear that man, Glad you agree, shows you are sensible and mature. seen it too many times when people get powerful cars and show off. (some even post on here bragging about it) Some people wouldnt change their ways even after sth like that.
On a lighter note, I know its a bit of a trek...
Cheltenham this morning, at the lights thinking you looked the nuts. One hand on the wheel, shades on, window down, then.....................
oooppps not enuf revs just as the lights changed to red. there you were fumbling for the 'START' button in the middle of the road as i...
yes it does quieten down (mine has) sounds even better now. probably done about 800-1000 miles on it. Mine sits a bit higher as well, cant see it at all.