wanting to buy thoughts please

hi guys im new to the coupe was looking at getting one last year but couldnt get insurance. have been very patient and now can get the insurance ... wooooo haha

what are you thought on this looks ok imo

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-COUPE-20V-TUR...b#ht_920wt_1137

thanks

peachey

By the time you have spent £450 + on belts, god knows how much to sort out the rust and damage to the RQP, replaced the seats with leather its simply not worth it
Its cheep, and its cheep for a reason, at least the avert is very honest in that respect so hats off to the seller here

Hi Peachey welcome to the forum.

Once you factor in cambelt change, cracked manifold and dodgy bodywork (what's the deal with the stickers on the damaged rear 3/4 panel??) it doesn't look like much of a bargain anymore.

On the positive side it is the best colour

I'd give that one a miss if I'm honest. Looks rather shabby.

Leave it, you can get something very together for the total you'd be shelling out on that. £1500 buys you a lot of solid together coops in these times. Sad for us owners (if we are looking to sell), but great for potential purchasers!

thanks for the advice thanks guys only problem is funds are low. so off to bank for a loan me thinks

this one looks a little better?

http://www.motors.co.uk/Fiat-Coupe#carid=18221610

Honestly time!

If your going to struggle to find the 1.5-2k needed for the coupe, then struggle with the insurance don't buy one would be the best advice I can offer.
For the most part there solid reliable cars BUT there not cheep to fix or service.
I could go on for pages but Im just going to point you to a wonderful post written by our own Neil

http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=931827#Post931827

Which one? The link goes to a page of six coupés for me?

Oh, and read this: good, solid, realistic advice on buying a coupé!

On the cheap green coupe are there 2 tailpipes on the exhaust???

The green one was previous listed saying it had a blown turbo, which it no longer says, so its either fixed or they forgot to mention it again

I guess it depends why you want a Coupe?

If insurance is an issue perhaps opt for a 16V NA?

It doesn't mention whether the car has been modified but there is a boost gauge in the dash and a "huge amount of power".

If it is modded you would need to think about what that might do to the insurance and the longevity of the car.

thanks for the advice guys much appreciated ohnestly it is.
insurance isnt an issue as thats been quoted and im happy with the price what you tink of these £1500 each one is apparently on here?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/a.../true?logcode=p

and

http://www.trade-it.co.uk/cars-fiat-coup...BO-9595598.html

Second one looks sound, but as always check recent service history as you could easily face spending the £1500 again inside a few months if belts and work is required for mot etc...

Nice colour

I'd go for the one that Edz has just put up at £1695...

Whatever you get.......take someone with you because if you don't, you will overlook all the faults,if there are any and just buy it.
Made that mistake before before with an MR2 Turbo.
Beautiful looking car but a dog I found out later.
Paul

I'm going to look at second one tommorow. Belts etc don't scare mr to much as I can use a spanner lol done a full custom engine change on a megane just want somthing as a lil project so to speak thanks guys

Spiderscotts in the for sale thread too, as well?

i have 2 in for sale section & would sell the red coupe for about £1500 & its had most of the work done or i would take about £600 on black coupe if you fancy a project...

going to look at this tomorrow just spoke to the guy sounds genuine cambelt was done at 64k anyone recognise this?

thanks

If the cambelt was done at 64K, then it'll be ready for another (if you mean the one two or three posts upward).


Check the clutch, turbo, wishbones and CV joints. Look at the oil colour, check the oil cooler and pipes, look for accident damage front and rear (front cross member & rear where the spare wheel sits)

There is also a how to on buying a coop.

really sorry ment to add this link http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1799444.htm

bump!

Not much to say, go take a look and see. If its as good as he says its worth the money.

Take the buyers guide along just in case and make sure you HPI check before buying.

Gold wheels, after having a good look at the photo's, i kinda think the wheels suit the green !...Nice little touch with the filler cap as well!.........seems a fine car (if the description is genuine!)

However, i aint to keen on the scotts green !! personal opinion.

just to let you know im the proud new owner of this car
seems like a minter very good condidition only 1 paint scratch on front bumper:O

well i hope to be seeing more of you all

anyone from swindon?

lee

Congrats on your purchase Lee

Which one did you buy in the end, the gold wheels one?

Gareth

Nice one
Welcome to the fold matey.
paul

yea the one with the gold touches

Swindon's got to be the worst place on earth for coop ownership what with all those roundabouts

Few of us lurking not far away. I'm in Brizzle myself. Get yourself to an event and say hi

Congrats with the purchase!

dont talk to me about roundabouts lol
yes i will try and get to some meets soon just joined as a full member.

see you all soon