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Bargain Elite Estate, for forum members....
« on: 31 May 2009, 13:05:32 »

99, T Elite Minifacelift Estate in Blue

All the toys, incl BOSE, Cruise, memory seats, climate, computer - you know the spec.

MOT until mid June (soon due) and Tax until end October -just recently taxed.

Great bodywork - NO rust, apart from on the badge on the boot and the usual few stone chips on the bonnet. The wheel arch liners are also a bit detatched from the bumper but it's never been a problem.

It has had, in the last 2000 miles -

3.0 Cams (18bhp improvement)
New GM Oil cooler
New head gaskets and head refurbs
New timing belt kit, aux belt, w/pump - fitted this month by me
New manifold gaskets (proper metal ones)
New Wishbones
Gearbox software updated (by Mark, some time ago) and level checked by me recently.
Spark Plugs
Oil and Filter
Coolant bridge seals, front and rear transfer pipe seals
New thermostat

Alignment recently done - not at WIM, but all appears straight, with no uneven wear.

Towbar fitted and electrics wired in - I've personally only ever towed a light camping trailer with it.

Starts on the first turn, every time, with no fault lights. All of the instruments work as they should and no missing pixels on the screen.

The front tyres are brand new - couple of weeks old - and the rears are fine for some time yet with no uneven wear.

The price for this car, which is non negotiable - is £600

This is due to the following Items I am aware of that need looking at. There is NOTHING seriously wrong with the car, just a collection of very small jobs needed to make it A1.

Air-conditioning. May need a re-gas and the system checking out - it's never worked for me.

Oil filler neck seal wants replacing at it's leaking a bit, (30 second job, matter of pence) - I will try to do before it's taken away.

The one way valve on the front vacc tank has seen better days. As a result, multiram operation not good and not as much kick as their should be. Few pounds off a breaker, and a couple of torx bolts, v easy job.

The oil filter seal leaks when the car is switched off - this will be rectified with a new oil filter. (Again, I'll try and do this before she goes - with some fresh oil).

The heat-shield on the cat occasionally rattles a bit at idle only (I promise you, it IS the heatsheld, it stops completely when you hold it). Probably just wants the beggar cutting off :D

Sometimes a little clonk from the OSF when going over bumps - suspected droplink (£10 or £20 a pair)?and two bolts.

The wishbones, being honest, wasn't the best job I've ever done  :-[ - I didn't have new bolts (for the pinch bolts) like you're supposed to and I re-used the old ones. I also re-fitted one of them a different way. All totally secure, torqued, and dosn't affect safety or make any difference - but I want to be honest when I think something is not A1.

I'm taking a considerable loss on this one, but I don't mind at all if she goes to someone who will enjoy her.

Personally think she's a steal at £600 - the only reason for sale is because

A) after buying this, I accepted a facelift Elite MV6 project - and due to personal preference, I much prefer facelift (and 3.0 MV6!)

B) I'm getting my ears chewed off about driveway space......   ;D



Note, private VRM belongs to another member - the original "T" plate is fitted....
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Re: Bargain Elite Estate, for forum members....
« Reply #1 on: 31 May 2009, 13:20:35 »

Headlight washers are also now fitted...
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Re: Bargain Elite Estate, for forum members....
« Reply #2 on: 31 May 2009, 13:22:32 »

Whats the mileage James?
Does it have tax and MOT?
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Re: Bargain Elite Estate, for forum members....
« Reply #3 on: 31 May 2009, 13:26:07 »

Hiya Dazzler

As per the ad - MOT until mid June (soon due) and Tax until end October -just recently taxed.

Mileage, my apologies, I missed that one. It's high, on circa 180k, but you would easily pass it off for a 90k car - especially with the refurb work just done.. :y
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« Reply #4 on: 31 May 2009, 13:26:12 »

looks like a bargain for somebody, what area are you in
« Last Edit: 31 May 2009, 13:28:07 by jemis »
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Re: Bargain Elite Estate, for forum members....
« Reply #5 on: 31 May 2009, 13:29:15 »

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looks like a bargain for somebody, what area are you in

Gloucestershire :)

For OOF members, I will chuck in the tax - that's worth near on £100 on it's own...
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Re: Bargain Elite Estate, for forum members....
« Reply #6 on: 31 May 2009, 13:49:31 »

Hi mate
    Nice looking motor, is their any chance of interior pictures, does she have sat nav and is the hard drive positioned in the tailgate roof instead of between the rear seats, i take it you have both keys and the usual booklets and codes.
    Look forward to hearing from you
                 Cheers
                            Simon  :y
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« Reply #7 on: 31 May 2009, 14:02:08 »

Here you go Simon.
It has all the booklets, and the radio code. Pretty sure I have a spare key somewhere - need to check.

Not aware of any sat nav - although it does have a sim card slot for the in car phone.






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« Reply #8 on: 31 May 2009, 15:56:16 »

Anyone think she's maybe worth breaking?  :-/
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« Reply #9 on: 31 May 2009, 15:59:25 »

Hi mate
             No don't break!!!  thanks for the pics, im looking into this, i hope to sort shortly, if so i will be back
                            simon
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« Reply #10 on: 31 May 2009, 16:23:07 »

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             No don't break!!!  thanks for the pics, im looking into this, i hope to sort shortly, if so i will be back
                            simon

No worries - I'm afraid the engine bay isn't that clean at the moment though  :D
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Re: Bargain Elite Estate, for forum members....
« Reply #11 on: 31 May 2009, 19:07:16 »

2.5 Elites never came as standard with Satnav (Only the 3.0/3.2 did).  The correct Satnav for this is the CARiN, and on a 1999 model (which this must be due to ccrt700 stereo) the cd unit would normally live up in the headlining if it was fitted
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« Reply #12 on: 31 May 2009, 19:08:25 »

Hello TB, are you in stealth mode?  ;D
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« Reply #13 on: 31 May 2009, 19:16:09 »

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« Reply #14 on: 31 May 2009, 22:44:06 »

Hi
   Sorry to the boy, i got excited, yes thats right 2.5 elites do not come with sat nav or leather, they were options   :-[ :-[
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Re: Bargain Elite Estate, for forum members....
« Reply #15 on: 02 June 2009, 23:15:51 »

Dont break her James, as you well know i know this car very well and she is a cracker, especially with the work you have carried out on her. Somebody will have a cracking car for that money. If circumstances were different i would have her back in a flash instead of my new facelift, she is twice the car the facelift will ever be, sorry you are parting with her so soon.
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Re: Bargain Elite Estate, for forum members....
« Reply #16 on: 05 June 2009, 12:57:23 »

Righto -

Space needed, and would prefer collection before MOT expires.

£500, rock bottom price :y
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« Reply #17 on: 05 June 2009, 14:18:32 »

Hi James, should know in the next couple of days if mine has a definite buyer. If so then I'll probably haved it off you (providing you've still got it!). Where abouts in Gloucestershire are you?
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« Reply #18 on: 05 June 2009, 15:59:44 »

Cheltenham mate... If a member doesn't register any interest this weekend, she's going on ebay at 1p and no reserve....
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Re: Bargain Elite Estate, for forum members....
« Reply #19 on: 10 June 2009, 14:56:59 »

going on ebay very soon.

If anyone wants to save me the listing and final value fees - drive her away for £450

(Or 400 without the tax)...
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« Reply #20 on: 10 June 2009, 15:19:00 »

I am very suprised no one has bought this  especially at the bargin price you are selling it at.

I would have had it my self but am currently rebuilding a pre facelift. and would not have time to sell my face lift 2.2 poxy Gls saloon.
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Re: Bargain Elite Estate, for forum members....
« Reply #21 on: 12 June 2009, 01:09:54 »

Question and PM sent James, yesterday no reply yet!
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« Reply #22 on: 12 June 2009, 07:36:28 »

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Question and PM sent James, yesterday no reply yet!
Same here, PM has been read but no reply.
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« Reply #23 on: 12 June 2009, 11:28:34 »

Guys whoa - it's not unreasonable to take a day to respond to emails etc.... especially while you're laid up sick. I don't check them every few minutes  :y

I had a flurry of interest all at once - and the first person that emailed me may want to do a deal this weekend.

I will keep you updated  :)
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« Reply #24 on: 17 June 2009, 14:00:52 »

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Guys whoa - it's not unreasonable to take a day to respond to emails etc.... especially while you're laid up sick. I don't check them every few minutes  :y

I had a flurry of interest all at once - and the first person that emailed me may want to do a deal this weekend.

I will keep you updated  :)

Sorry to hear your well James, How did you get on with the sale.

Cash is still waiting in my Bank. Still no reply yet James.

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« Reply #25 on: 18 June 2009, 09:54:36 »

The car hasn't sold mate.

Last night she wouldn't start - Crank sensor failed.  I will be fitting a gen GM one later. I can let you know once she's up and running later, and we can have a chat?

Cheers,
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« Reply #26 on: 18 June 2009, 11:07:41 »

i have a 1999(v) 2.5 elite with leather,just passed its mot,couple of advisories,was auto but changed it to manual,just going to get the cruise sorted out.
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« Reply #27 on: 18 June 2009, 12:10:46 »

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Guys whoa - it's not unreasonable to take a day to respond to emails etc.... especially while you're laid up sick. I don't check them every few minutes  :y

I had a flurry of interest all at once - and the first person that emailed me may want to do a deal this weekend.

I will keep you updated  :)

Sorry to hear your well James, How did you get on with the sale.

Cash is still waiting in my Bank. Still no reply yet James.

Chris.
LOL hoping to get it cheaper then if he was at deaths door  ;D this looks a brilliant bargin whoever has it
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« Reply #28 on: 18 June 2009, 15:36:32 »

Now available as spares or repairs only, due to non starting and suspected HG  :'(
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« Reply #29 on: 18 June 2009, 16:49:31 »

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????? Did you not replace the heads/gaskets on this already James??
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« Reply #30 on: 18 June 2009, 17:50:01 »

HG?? She ran as sweet as a nut in my ownership before you did the cams james, whats gone so wrong? Really sad to she the old girls dimise  :'( :'( :'(
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« Reply #31 on: 19 June 2009, 17:06:38 »

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HG?? She ran as sweet as a nut in my ownership before you did the cams james, whats gone so wrong? Really sad to she the old girls dimise  :'( :'( :'(

Dumped all it's coolant, without indicating any warnings on the mid or temp gauge.

Therefore went on to cook, unbeknown to me until damage was done....  :-[
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