Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
Oh I knew that, I thought you'd been to look at it.
Slight play in dephaser... As long as its not rattling who cares?
Gearbox.... They all do that. I've driven brand new ones that did it! Full box refurb costs next to nothing from Agency.
Bonnet pins... meh.
I thought you'd been to see...
This is a prime example of what i'd buy with your budget.
Sadly small minded people think at exactly 100,000 miles, the car will explode and their mothers will burst open all over the living room. :(...
The best advice I can offer you is this...
Buy on Condition/Service history and reciepts for parts replaced over mileage. A prime example is jamesstone's car in the cars for sale section. The car needed nothing and was mechanically perfect. But it wdidn't sell due to mileage so he broke it for...
I've got a toyota D4D estate 2.2. Don't like it.
I've got a Saab 93 1.9tdi. Don't like it.
I've got enough VAG's to last me until 2099.
My point is, I loved those cars when I was younger. They were iconic back then. TO find one in that condition, in an estate or saloon, would make me happy.
Ridiculous tax bracket is for cars reg'd 2006 onwards.
I've had Vectra C's. I've had a GSI, a cdti 16v, i've had a 2.2 Sri (best one imo!) and even a crappy 1.8 ls.
But they're not Vectra B saloon/estate 2.6 Gsi's are they. Which are special.