Quote: Originally posted by badinvincible on 24 March 2005
Mainly just general stuff like cambelt, headgasket rust round the arches?
Well, I guess everyone would be different.
Receipts are good, cambelt at 72k/5 years. Just generally if its been maintained OK, which, should be obvious with how it looks.
Loose steering around the centre (steering column probably), stiff clutch (they all are stiff, but if its rediculous, then itll probably need changing.)
Service history is fine.. but, receipts are better IMO.
[Edited by Daz on 24 March 2005 at 11:29am]
General common sense I guess.
Start it up, listen for noises, look at oil pressure, take it for a drive, look at all temps etc..