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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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#430181
07/09/2007 03:44
07/09/2007 03:44
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damien
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damien
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My engine bay is dirty, and the car runs sweet...just buy Damien's n/a and you'll be happy and gay (it's porto blue)
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 03:47
07/09/2007 03:47
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Tyler_Durden
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Tyler_Durden
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I have now driven or been driven in a 20VT and 2 20V.
So I am getting to know what's what. At least more than I did 2 weeks ago.
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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#430189
07/09/2007 03:48
07/09/2007 03:48
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Vickster
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Vickster
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 03:48
07/09/2007 03:48
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eldinho
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eldinho
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time for a 16vt
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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#430202
07/09/2007 03:56
07/09/2007 03:56
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Vickster
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Vickster
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wait for barnacle to come along and voice his opinion about the best model
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 04:02
07/09/2007 04:02
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Fergie
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Fergie
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3 or 4 years ago I travelled from Glasgow to a dealer in Bolton to look at a 20vt with a mechanic m8. We didn't physically drive the car, but had it running from cold and checked it over thourorly. The car had no history and only one blue key, but everything checked out with the report. The dealer also offered a 6 month warranty. It was the 1st 20vt I actually looked at and I put down a deposit there and then. I picked the car up a week later and I still love it to pieces Moral of the story? As Carlt says, milage etc counts for nothing, its the condition of the car in the cold metal. Go see some coupes and take a calculated chance I hear so many people saying I wish I'd bought that car but I was too slow...
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 04:06
07/09/2007 04:06
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Vickster
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Vickster
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I haven't heard many real horror stories in the few years that I've used the forum, it seems most are sound given that these are sub £5k Italian sportscars ...get the car HPI'd to make sure it's not nicked, crashed, clocked etc, be prepared for some bills but try to avoid too much paranoia and enjoy
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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#430256
07/09/2007 04:57
07/09/2007 04:57
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Tyler_Durden
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Tyler_Durden
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Nice one guys, some positive thoughts. I really like the look of this one. http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/228635.htmI have spoken to the seller and it is due it's second cam belt change (within the next 15k or 15 months) at the price I could buy and put it straight in the garage to avoid any paranoia. I also have considered this one http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/234136.htmbut not sure I could "Pull it off".
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 05:03
07/09/2007 05:03
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Vickster
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Vickster
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Like the colour of the second but not the kit
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 05:06
07/09/2007 05:06
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Tyler_Durden
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Tyler_Durden
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Not a fan of the Dark Red Metallic / Tan Leather combination. Looks classy to me
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 05:10
07/09/2007 05:10
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coupedave
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well in the second one the seller says original condition which it is far from!!! it looks very nice but i would be wary when something like that is said when it obviously isn't!! dark red and tan looks very nice. think of it like this then, if you are not a fan of dark red/tan then don't get it and make yourself a list of what combinations you do like. then see them until you reach the one that you like best. those two are completely different and a grand apart.
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 13:30
07/09/2007 13:30
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Tyler_Durden
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Tyler_Durden
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well in the second one the seller says original condition which it is far from!!!
Do you mean that it is modified, or just not "as new"? those two are completely different and a grand apart. I think I am leaning towards the more classy looking dark red/tan over the body kitted yellow monster!!
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 14:06
07/09/2007 14:06
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Starsky72
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whats your budget? what colour do you like? do you want a turbo or not?? standard (ish) or modified/kitted etc?? what sort of mileage are you happy with?? how far are you willing to travel? once you have answered those questions you will narrow down your options no end
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 14:26
07/09/2007 14:26
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Tyler_Durden
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Tyler_Durden
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whats your budget? - £3.5k Max
what colour do you like? - Any except Yellow and Green
do you want a turbo or not?? - Turbo, unless a perfect N/A comes along first
standard (ish) or modified/kitted etc?? - Standard Engine, kit optional
what sort of mileage are you happy with?? - 85k Max
how far are you willing to travel? - 150 miles.
Perhaps I need to start a wanted thread
Last edited by Tyler_Durden; 07/09/2007 15:17.
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 14:41
07/09/2007 14:41
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eldinho
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 14:48
07/09/2007 14:48
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Tyler_Durden
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Tyler_Durden
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Shrewsbury, but travel the country with my current job.
Working in South London for the next two weeks.
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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07/09/2007 15:07
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coupedave
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coupedave
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You're only in Shrewsbury, which is about an hour from me if you wanted to come here and go out in a 20vt.
Grrrrrrrrrrrr! Step away from Theresa! classic i really did LOL!!!!
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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08/09/2007 12:45
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Dr. Frankenstan
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You're only in Shrewsbury, which is about an hour from me if you wanted to come here and go out in a 20vt.
Grrrrrrrrrrrr! Step away from Theresa! classic i really did LOL!!!! Even better if you do it with the Chief Wiggum voice
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Re: Engine Bay Pic - Anything Obviously Wrong?
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11/09/2007 01:25
11/09/2007 01:25
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Big_Mike
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well in the second one the seller says original condition which it is far from!!!
Do you mean that it is modified, or just not "as new"? those two are completely different and a grand apart. I think I am leaning towards the more classy looking dark red/tan over the body kitted yellow monster!! yellow monster..... goooooooooooo on. l love that one.
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