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Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
#599688
27/04/2008 18:15
27/04/2008 18:15
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I was going to place a bid on this coop but after having looked at the photos and his previous feedback, decided not to. Is it my imagination or does this coop not have a handbrake!!!!? what on earth.......! What a nasty piece of work, selling someone a car like that, stating it has no faults! Has 1 footmat too!
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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27/04/2008 18:15
27/04/2008 18:15
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
[Re: Guzbod]
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27/04/2008 18:28
27/04/2008 18:28
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I can't see it at all mate
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599699
27/04/2008 18:38
27/04/2008 18:38
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Vickster
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That really is very odd ![crazy](/forum/images/graemlins/default/crazy.gif) The lack of mats is nothing to worry about! If you don't like the car, find another! And it's sold now anyhow... ![rolleyes](/forum/images/graemlins/default/grin.gif)
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599702
27/04/2008 18:49
27/04/2008 18:49
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I do like the car though but was just asking you guys if it has a handbrake or not as i cant see it at all, surely it is illegal to drive in that state?
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599709
27/04/2008 19:02
27/04/2008 19:02
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It may just be pulled up very high There are some good looking cars in the sale section for sub 2.5k ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
[Re: benje]
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27/04/2008 19:43
27/04/2008 19:43
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agree with benje, if you look at the mirror adjustment knob you can see its slightly covered by the handbrake ![confused \:\?](/forum/images/graemlins/default/confused.gif) Joe
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
[Re: djjd05]
#599726
27/04/2008 19:49
27/04/2008 19:49
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The handbrake is RIGHT THERE! ![rolleyes](/forum/images/graemlins/default/grin.gif) Who cares that it's only got 1 footmat???????? ![confused \:\?](/forum/images/graemlins/default/confused.gif) Looks quite nice but the sellers feedback would put me off slightly!!
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599727
27/04/2008 19:51
27/04/2008 19:51
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I wouldnt touch that car with a barge pole.
"Q: hi when was cam belt last changed ? A: assume 75k stamped service..."
ASSUME?!?!
it's done 100k and possibly not had a cambelt change since 30k something miles!
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
[Re: benje]
#599728
27/04/2008 19:51
27/04/2008 19:51
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that guy is a complete crook!!!!
i drove the full width of britain to buy a car off him that was completely [censored]!!!!
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599729
27/04/2008 19:52
27/04/2008 19:52
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oh yeah theres never any proof of the cambelt changes either!!!
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599732
27/04/2008 19:55
27/04/2008 19:55
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I sold my car with proof of 2 changes ![tongue \:P](/forum/images/graemlins/default/tongue.gif)
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599733
27/04/2008 19:56
27/04/2008 19:56
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I wouldnt touch that car with a barge pole.
"Q: hi when was cam belt last changed ? A: assume 75k stamped service..."
ASSUME?!?!
it's done 100k and possibly not had a cambelt change since 30k something miles! Didn't read that far down - run away run far away!!! ![shocked \:o](/forum/images/graemlins/default/shocked.gif)
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599736
27/04/2008 19:58
27/04/2008 19:58
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If you want a sound budget 20vt, look at wainy's, solstar's or benje's ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) Frankly, many sub 2k coupes are hounds needing £££ spent
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599744
27/04/2008 20:11
27/04/2008 20:11
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Sorry guys, i do see the handbrake now lol just strange that the car is stationary and yet he has the handbrake down, still seems dodgy to me.
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599745
27/04/2008 20:12
27/04/2008 20:12
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599747
27/04/2008 20:17
27/04/2008 20:17
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Because he is selling it with only a bit of mot left and it has just been sat on his drive for weeks? He also doesnt show the surface rust repair that he has carried out which strikes me as a bit odd. Do you think i should place a bid on it or do you think i should look elsewhere, bytheway, my first coop n reg broom yellow 2.0 16v na has lights under the drivers and passengers doors and thought it was a fantastic touch, do they all come with that as standard or was it discontinued later on? Thanks
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599750
27/04/2008 20:20
27/04/2008 20:20
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I would not bid on a car without checking it out and HPI'ing it first. Just noticed that it is a 20v non turbo, not a prblem, but do you want a 20vt?? Why not ask him to provide pics of the rust Only the 16v have the lights, not the 20v's I have posted links above to the cars that would be good for you to look at ![rolleyes](/forum/images/graemlins/default/grin.gif)
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599761
27/04/2008 20:33
27/04/2008 20:33
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Hi Vickster, thanks for all your advice ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) The car is completely hpi clear which is good news, i did an rac check for a fiver like you said. He has only owned the vehicle since nov 2007 though and hes selling it already, hmm....
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599763
27/04/2008 20:36
27/04/2008 20:36
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Hi Vickster, thanks for all your advice ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) The car is completely hpi clear which is good news, i did an rac check for a fiver like you said. He has only owned the vehicle since nov 2007 though and hes selling it already, hmm.... Presumably a second car if it's been sat which he is not using enough, hence the sale? ![confused \:\?](/forum/images/graemlins/default/confused.gif)
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599776
27/04/2008 21:03
27/04/2008 21:03
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Yeah, you're most probably right, probably just worry for the sake of it lol. Just one last question, what fuel is best to run the coop on as i wasnt too sure when i had my old one, is it unleaded, super unleaded, bp ultimate or shell optimax?
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#599778
27/04/2008 21:04
27/04/2008 21:04
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20v n/a, normal unleaded is fine. Turbo best to use Super/V-Power
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#599780
27/04/2008 21:06
27/04/2008 21:06
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is bp ultimate a no-no as i live right by a bp garage?
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#599782
27/04/2008 21:07
27/04/2008 21:07
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Why, isn't it similar to V Power? No offence, but it's a 10 year old car, not a Ferrari...using good oil, checking it every week and changing it every six months is more important to standard coupe health ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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#599784
27/04/2008 21:09
27/04/2008 21:09
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Yeah, apparently it cleans out the deposits in the engine? The chap says that the car has surface rust on the leading edge drivers door but i cant see it at all ![crazy](/forum/images/graemlins/default/crazy.gif)
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599786
27/04/2008 21:11
27/04/2008 21:11
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Worryingly, you appear to have coupe paranoia before even buying one! This may not be the best car for you if you are of a nervous disposition ![shocked \:o](/forum/images/graemlins/default/shocked.gif) They are often not cheap to run and can be quite stressful to own!
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#599793
27/04/2008 21:18
27/04/2008 21:18
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Jeez, i was only asking vickster! I am well aware of the coupe quirks and problems as i owned a broom yellow 2.0 16v na before and i sort of like it about them as it gives them character and a bit of a soul ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) I don't know a massive amount about them although i do know quite a bit. I dont mind spending money on it as they are old cars and it is expected but i was just wondering what fuel is best to use and how to keep it maintained thats all. Thanks anyway
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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#599798
27/04/2008 21:25
27/04/2008 21:25
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Erm, but you couldn't see the handbrake in a photo? As I said, normal UL for the non-turbo and a higher octane for the turbos seems to be the norm. As to which super, it makes little difference, although some owners report that their cars prefer one type over another but this varies from car to car. If you find one, you'll need to see which the car runs best on or ask the current owner. An long-term enthusiast forum owner selling on here should be able to tell you If I were in your shoes with a small purchase budget, I'd go for a non turbo as they cost far less to maintain usually. Mechanically, the 20vt seems to behave very differently to the 16v n/a ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) The biggest tip is actually to see and drive cars before driving, this is why I wouldn't buy a car from eBay if unable to check it out first
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#599801
27/04/2008 21:31
27/04/2008 21:31
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I know, i know lol. I think i need to go to the opticians, though to be fair, the photo is blurry and it is hard to make out as you would naturally assume that the handbrake would be on as the car is still. Anyways, thanks for all your help, hopefully by next week i will be the proud owner of a coop 20v na! I will post some pics of it up on here when i get it! Cheers, bye for now, tom
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#599803
27/04/2008 21:34
27/04/2008 21:34
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![cool](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cool.gif) Forum car or otherwise?
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27/04/2008 21:35
27/04/2008 21:35
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
[Re: Brewster]
#599848
27/04/2008 22:57
27/04/2008 22:57
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dont believe a word the seller says he is completely full of sh!t
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#599851
27/04/2008 22:57
27/04/2008 22:57
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Which seller? ![confused \:\?](/forum/images/graemlins/default/confused.gif)
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
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28/04/2008 00:17
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Just wondering, maybe my memory is getting worse, but isn't this the same seller as sold LE 197 ? Or have I really got lost? ![laugh \:D](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
[Re: stan]
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28/04/2008 00:21
28/04/2008 00:21
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Only Jamest will know for sure I guess ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
[Re: stan]
#599988
28/04/2008 02:54
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Just wondering, maybe my memory is getting worse, but isn't this the same seller as sold LE 197 ? Or have I really got lost? No your memory serves you well ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) Dr Fenwick did sell 197 at some point last year before 20k miles fell off it. John
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Re: Does this coop have no handbrake!!!!!!?
[Re: stan]
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28/04/2008 15:44
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I bought mine from a garage in Leicester, but I assume the 'dodgy' dealer bought it from ebay not sure what the ebay name was. Got a file full of stuff that got sent to the Trading Standards...will have a look later.
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#601298
29/04/2008 17:48
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dr fenwick! i went to buy the one that had a blown turbo!!!!!!!
shame he forgot to mention everything else wrong with it, denied buying a trader pleading ignorance about coupes to try and get around havcing to explain the faults with the car................. the list is endless
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#601773
30/04/2008 04:12
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I wonder who bought that red coop in the end that was going dirt cheap on ebay, did any of you guys bid/view on it, was it a pig or just cheap as im currently after a fairly cheap one....?
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30/04/2008 04:13
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30/04/2008 04:20
30/04/2008 04:20
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Dead link BTW there's a new £1800 silver one in coupes for sale Voila ![smile \:\)](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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30/04/2008 04:24
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