Hi everyone, I'm having to sell my Persian Red, 2001 Elite Estate, it is the 2.6 V6 and I have owned it for about 3 years. It has been a fantastic car for my family but I now need something more economical as I have a new job which is quite a few miles away. For the benefit of guests of the forum who may not know the spec of these cars, it has quite a few features, including:-
- Self-levelling suspension, with towbar - ideal for towing a caravan
- Cruise control
- 4 heated seats
- Bose sound system with 4-CD multichanger
- Trip computer (MID)
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 4 one-touch electric windows
- Electric sunroof
- Dual climate control with air conditioning, regassed last August
- Massive boot with load cover and dog/luggage net
- HID self-levelling headlights
- Electric memory seats
- Self-dimming interior mirror
- 4-speed auto box with sport button
- Traction control
Good Points - All of the gadgets work! There is also a spare genuine, known working, crank sensor included with the car
- Cambelt was done at 115,000 miles in March last year by JamesMV6. At about the same time I changed the oil, oil filter, spark plugs, pollen filter, fuel filter, front brake pads and air filter
- Bodywork, although 11 years old now, has only 3 tiny spots of rust - on each wheelarch and on the tip of the rear bumper where it meets the rear wing. Each spot is about the size of a 5p piece. There are a few minor scratches here and there but nothing serious
- Engine is good and smooth, the auto box works properly and smoothly. I have changed the engine oil and filter every 3000 miles or so with the proper Vauxhall semi-synth oil and genuine filter. I changed it last less than 500 miles ago.
Bad Points - I suspect that one of the front wheel bearings is starting to go, as there is a slight rumble when turning right
- The emissions light is on, and has been, ever since I've owned the car. It has made no difference to the running, economy or actual emissions from the car. It passes the MOT with flying colours on emissions every year. I have tried cheap Mass Air Flow sensors, which put the light out, but only for a couple of weeks at a time.
- I think one of the coilpacks may need replacing soon, as there is a slight hint of a misfire at idle - drives perfectly though
- There is minor damage to one corner of the rear bumper where a car glanced it going down my street - you can see this in my pictures. Also a corner of the front bumper has been scraped and touched up at some time before I had the car
- The rear seat piping has come through in a couple of small areas, this has never bothered me
- A ticking from the engine when cold, this completely disappears when up to temperature. Could be exhaust manifold?
I have tried to describe this car as honestly as possible, and will be very sad to see it go. It's only now that I've bought a Mondeo that I really appreciate how good this car is
Any trial is welcomed, but it's not insured at the moment
£700 ono
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Topic: F/S 2001 Elite Estate 2.6 (Read 5131 times)