Been to see a car...

[StevenMc29]

Dont know all that much about it at the minute. Guy had to leave work early today so going to see it properly tomorrow if the price is right etc. Only got some crappy fone pics.

1.2 16v Dynamique
2003
60k
12 months MOT
Unsure about tax as yet
Unsure about the belts too

A few things annoying me...

Both wing mirrors have some scraps. This one being the worst. Easy to fix? Expensive to replace?

Steering wheel seems to be well worn and possibly mouldy. Sign of sunroof leaking? Car may have been sitting about for a while because tax was up in January so Im not sure until I get inside it tomorrow.

All of the black trim seems to be faded and grey. Maybe it just because the car has be washed and polished? Anything I could use to get it back to black?

If anyone could answer any of my questions it would be greatly appreciated. Any comments, advice or criticism welcome.

Steven.

 

[Cro]

Definately need to be asking about the belt situation. The steering wheel is all too common to look like that, the plastics can be solved with some trim cleaner.... back to black etc etc. The scrapes on the mirrors arent that big a deal, easy replacements found or easy to spray the outer covers

 

[StevenMc29]

So you dont think the steering wheel issue will have anything to do with a sun roof leak? The rest of the inside was spotless so I was just wondering why it was like that.

 

[Cro]

lol no its the sun does it. More than likely has a leaking sunroof regardless anyway

 

[Curley]

ask the right questions about that car!!

As for the trim, peanut butter will get that back to new

 

[Inferno]

When do the belts need doing on these? Cam and aux belts need doing like the sports? Just as expensive too?

 

[LFCJosh]

why you after a new one btw? yours is nice

 

[StevenMc29]

Its either 5 years or 60,000miles i think. And its 6 years old so heres hoping but I duno. I think my expectations are too high because my car was mint in pretty much everyway. One small dent on the boot would be my only criticism but it was 8 years olds. To be expected really.

Crashed it sadly Stupid mistake.

 

[Bux]

Doesn't look too bad, it's similar to my current car. (First Car)
I know that you only recently passed your test (congrats) so i wouldn't really bother about having a 'perfect' car. Chances are that you may knock it into something or someone will scrape it with their car.
My advice is get a cheap runaround for a year or so, then upgrade to something a bit more perfect
Mine has a large scratch on the bonnet and i noticed today that someone has scraped the rear bumper..grr

 

[StevenMc29]

That works as an idea. Kinda like the idea of me keeping it standards. I say it but it means nothing. Its gota be perfect and the way I want it really. Love my cars

 

[Bux]

That works as an idea. Kinda like the idea of me keeping it standards. I say it but it means nothing. Its gota be perfect and the way I want it really. Love my cars

I know what you mean, im just the same
Im gonna sort out the couple of scratches on my car and then i was gonna get an RS Grill for it. Ive already put in some silvervisions and bought a dynamique spoiler And im also gonna buy a new gearknob because mine is completely knackered.
Thats all im gonna do to mine, dont wanna modify it too much because of insurance and also because its sometimes nice to keep it simple.

Although when I renew my insurance in December im gonna put on the OZ SuperTurismos that I have in my garage at the moment (came with the car when i bought it)

 

[The Boosh!]

what you paying for it?

il be putting my 2002 1.2 16v pearl black dynamique up for sale in march..

CC side strips, body work in good condition, belts done. 4month T&T and FSH, 67k...

£1900

Simular?

 

[jonny_g]

if its really good money then go for it. if not, personally you could probably get a tidier example for the same proie as there are plenty out there. good luck with the search

 

[PS autoshine]

remember it's a buyers market,the belts probably need doin.add them into your budget.
could be a nice motor.

 

[StevenMc29]

61k.
No service history.
But he knows the belts have been done at 35k. How does he know this with no history:S And why would the belts be done at 35k? And he's recomending I get them done again soon. Sounds dodgey.
No leaks in the roof.
MOT'd by Monday.
2600 quid.

Boosh your car sounds like what Im looking for. Pity your across the water

 

[The Boosh!]

yeh bit of a shame mate...

was only asking as i didn't know if mine was over/under priced... sounds about right though! cheers for that mate

 

[MikeyK18]

Steve, Matt (Matty_SMB) is looking to sell his black dynamique, 02 i think it is and hes looking 2k AFAIK. hes from newtonabbey

Drop him a PM

 

[StevenMc29]

Steve, Matt (Matty_SMB) is looking to sell his black dynamique, 02 i think it is and hes looking 2k AFAIK. hes from newtonabbey

Drop him a PM

Ahh cheers for that.

Opinions on OP after that added bit of detail. Im put off tbh.

 

[StevenMc29]

Gota let him know tonight if I want him to keep it for me until tomorrow afternoon

 

[Cro]

Dependant on price and belts its nothing that couldn't be sorted into a mint car. Or drop matt a shout see what the story is with his

 

[StevenMc29]

61k.
No service history.
But he knows the belts have been done at 35k. How does he know this with no history:S And why would the belts be done at 35k? And he's recomending I get them done again soon. Sounds dodgey.
No leaks in the roof.
MOT'd by Monday.
2600 quid.

Cro^^

 

[jonny_g]

i would leave it based on that. no SH, may as well have 161k as far as you could be concerned

 

[StevenMc29]

Why can't I just find a good car like the one i had

 

[AlexG]

Id leave that one if there is no service history. Dont take peoples word for it that its had the belts done as some wont even know what they are, they will just say yes. Make sure it has a stamp in the book from a garage. Trim can be easily restored but if there is scrapes on it, it would need replacing or colour coding.

Take your time mate. Its annoying when you dont have a car and you just want to buy one but you have to hold out for a decent one rather than be stuck with a piece of s**t.

Good luck.

 

[StevenMc29]

Cheers^^^ The sooner the better, yes, but i dont want stuck with something I dont want or like. Hopefully one comes along soon