lovedoctor
Member
Went to look at this car today
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-...vely-condition-full-history-taxmot/1053348117
1.4 SE with full service history. Cosmetically could do with a really good wash and polish - rear left of bumper has lost a big D shape piece of paint and not hanging right - bumper sitting slightly proud,ding of front passenger door and driver side skirt from front arch hanging low. Also drivers front headlight steamed up.Not 'lovely' condition after all. Interior wise it was better though with only rub on the climate buttons and clearly a smoker owner
It was the drive that was very disappointing though - started her up/ticking over and driving the engine sounded like a diesel -rattly and unrefined. Clutch also had a high biting point and throttle needed to be depressed an inch or so before revs kicked in and rocketed! It made me look like a learner driver!!!!
I take it this is not the driving experience of an A2 (petrol or diesel)? Claims on advert to have been fully serviced back in Feb but seller made statement it had its cambelt done at last service 12000 miles ago Didn't even look at the paperwork. Oil was as black as night sky and while no leaks when looking underneath car noticed front tyres bald on inside - drivers side was through to threads (cheap rubbish tyres all round too).
One to avoid I'm afraid in my opinion.
Was meant to look at the red diesel
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-...mpg-new-timing-belt-fully-serviced/1052178555
En route seller phoned to delay as a buyer travelling from Leeds had booked tickets to view tomorrow and didn't want him to be out of pocket for tickets
Oh well. Hunt goes on!
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-...vely-condition-full-history-taxmot/1053348117
1.4 SE with full service history. Cosmetically could do with a really good wash and polish - rear left of bumper has lost a big D shape piece of paint and not hanging right - bumper sitting slightly proud,ding of front passenger door and driver side skirt from front arch hanging low. Also drivers front headlight steamed up.Not 'lovely' condition after all. Interior wise it was better though with only rub on the climate buttons and clearly a smoker owner
It was the drive that was very disappointing though - started her up/ticking over and driving the engine sounded like a diesel -rattly and unrefined. Clutch also had a high biting point and throttle needed to be depressed an inch or so before revs kicked in and rocketed! It made me look like a learner driver!!!!
I take it this is not the driving experience of an A2 (petrol or diesel)? Claims on advert to have been fully serviced back in Feb but seller made statement it had its cambelt done at last service 12000 miles ago Didn't even look at the paperwork. Oil was as black as night sky and while no leaks when looking underneath car noticed front tyres bald on inside - drivers side was through to threads (cheap rubbish tyres all round too).
One to avoid I'm afraid in my opinion.
Was meant to look at the red diesel
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-...mpg-new-timing-belt-fully-serviced/1052178555
En route seller phoned to delay as a buyer travelling from Leeds had booked tickets to view tomorrow and didn't want him to be out of pocket for tickets
Oh well. Hunt goes on!