26-07-2012, 07:47 AM
Right, as per my other thread(s) I'm now successfully Ford-free and cash rich. Well, for the moment anyway.
Like a fool I want a 3-door D-turbo HDi, so I'm on the hunt. Now 2 'potentials' have come up, so I need your advice.
1. Someone on 'the other forum' is considering selling me his car. He wants high money for it, but it's in good condition. It's moonstone blue and has 87k on, smoothed bonnet and boot running the original cyclones but has been very, very well looked after.
Pro's - It's been cherished, won't need any work doing on it for months and months, it's local to me too
Con's - It's expensive, I was supposed to be looking for a budget motor!
2. A lady in Peterborough is selling her D-Turbo. It's up for £1400, however, and this is a big one - it has NO SERVICE HISTORY as far as she can make out...But 72k miles and all the old MOTs.
Pro's - Very low mileage, could knock down considerably on price due to lack of history
Con's - Cambelt will want doing for peace of mind. What's the rest of the car like? It's a long way away too! However it could be a cracker.
In my opinion if I can get car number 1 for £1500 or thereabouts I'll be happy, as it's about as mint as I can get. If I can get car number 2 down to a bag of sand or less, then I'll be happy, but would immediately take it to a garage for a major service.
What would your advice be guys? Open to honest opinions...
Like a fool I want a 3-door D-turbo HDi, so I'm on the hunt. Now 2 'potentials' have come up, so I need your advice.
1. Someone on 'the other forum' is considering selling me his car. He wants high money for it, but it's in good condition. It's moonstone blue and has 87k on, smoothed bonnet and boot running the original cyclones but has been very, very well looked after.
Pro's - It's been cherished, won't need any work doing on it for months and months, it's local to me too
Con's - It's expensive, I was supposed to be looking for a budget motor!
2. A lady in Peterborough is selling her D-Turbo. It's up for £1400, however, and this is a big one - it has NO SERVICE HISTORY as far as she can make out...But 72k miles and all the old MOTs.
Pro's - Very low mileage, could knock down considerably on price due to lack of history
Con's - Cambelt will want doing for peace of mind. What's the rest of the car like? It's a long way away too! However it could be a cracker.
In my opinion if I can get car number 1 for £1500 or thereabouts I'll be happy, as it's about as mint as I can get. If I can get car number 2 down to a bag of sand or less, then I'll be happy, but would immediately take it to a garage for a major service.
What would your advice be guys? Open to honest opinions...
Disclaimer: The above is not to be taken to heart and is probably a joke, grow up you big girl.
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