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Is it worth it
#904387
22/09/2009 20:53
22/09/2009 20:53
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Riddy
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I have seen a Fiat coupe 20v turbo on ebay which has got a lpg conversion, the owner says that it requires a new turbo, he has no paper work with the car and does not know if the cambelt has been changed. I just want to know is it worth buying and would that lpg conversion possibly cause any problems. Check the car out the ebay item number is 260480438461.
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Re: Is it worth it
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22/09/2009 20:59
22/09/2009 20:59
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Looks ok to me, if it goes cheap enough then worth a punt. Someone trusted it enough to spend a shed load on getting it LPG converted so worth a look for sure. As for LPG causing problems, I doubt it, other than an even tighter engine bay.
Have a look, report back, a turbo is an easy enough fix.
Gareth
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22/09/2009 21:05
22/09/2009 21:05
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Had the guy ring me Monday because he put the lock set in and couldnt get it going. Turned out to be no EFI fuse so he put one in and off it went. He then rang back and said it was smoking and he wanted a turbo. I would say stay away from it, it has no history and seems a dog. Heres a direct link Ebay Coupe
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Re: Is it worth it
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22/09/2009 21:51
22/09/2009 21:51
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Re: Is it worth it
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22/09/2009 22:14
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Riddy
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He said that the lpg works fine as he took it for a test run today.
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22/09/2009 22:17
22/09/2009 22:17
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shinyshoes
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he would though wouldn't he?!
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Re: Is it worth it
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22/09/2009 22:25
22/09/2009 22:25
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sugerbear
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he would though wouldn't he?! what he said If its just a smokey turbo then get him to put the car back together and go for a test drive. If he declines then run a mile. You would get some of your money back if you broke it (not very much if the engine is though).
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Re: Is it worth it
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23/09/2009 07:19
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Riddy
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I dont think that I will take the risk.
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23/09/2009 08:57
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There a far better ones out there, that run, It really depends how cheap you could get it for.
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Re: Is it worth it
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23/09/2009 09:19
23/09/2009 09:19
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Riddy
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Well he said £600 is the lowest he will go.
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Re: Is it worth it
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23/09/2009 10:12
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Hasn't he got it on an auction with no reserve, so its quite possible he will get less!!
So you set your budget and give it a go if its what you want
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Re: Is it worth it
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23/09/2009 12:15
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sugerbear
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Well he said £600 is the lowest he will go. a working 20vt in decent condition with lpg would I reckon go for about £2000/2500. Why would he be prepared to let it go for so little when all it needs is a secondhand turbo for £200 plus another £100 to fit. Doesn't make sense.
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Re: Is it worth it
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23/09/2009 19:39
23/09/2009 19:39
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Big_Muzzie
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Has anyone looked at the interior pic? Looks like it's been nicked! All the ignition wires look to be hanging out?
No history? Turbo blown?
Run a mile!!
Bought cheap, would never do it again!
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Re: Is it worth it
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#906328
25/09/2009 16:24
25/09/2009 16:24
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rudkin
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makes me laugh the way he says..."so now im giving someone else ago as i have to many cars to finish"....then says, "not looking for a p/x swap or swop as not allowed wink wink try me!" Why does he want a swap when he just said he is selling it because he has to many cars already? Walk away and keep walking lol
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