Your HONEST Opinion

[sounds2k]

bear in mind that although the "timing belt change" has supposedly been done, at that mileage you'd be best off changing it (and the tensioners) and waterpump to be safe!

It's also currently up on autotrader for £3,895

[Auto Addict]

Hmmmm....that engine bay is a bit of a worry.....hmmmmmmm

Well at least you know it hasn't been high pressure jet washed.

[MikeDundee]

Hmmmm....that engine bay is a bit of a worry.....hmmmmmmm

Well at least you know it hasn't been high pressure jet washed.

LOL

[STMO123]

Now that I've slept on it, doesn't seem such a sound proposition. I'll see how it goes on ebay. Thanks for your input guys

[Admin]

To add to the above comments....

Why is the radio showing 87.5mhz? This suggests battery has been reconnected recently...

6 years old, 90k... in need of a new exhaust system then £250 for centre sections and back box.

What happened to that engine bay? Doesn't look like anyone has been near it recently.

Personally, I would not pay the money it is at. It is worth over 3k, if it looks the part... which this does not.

[TheBoy]

Why is the radio showing 87.5mhz? This suggests battery has been reconnected recently...

I thought Omega radios remembered stations after battery disconnection?

Though agreed with rest of your other comments...

[Bo Bo]

Why is the radio showing 87.5mhz? This suggests battery has been reconnected recently...

I thought Omega radios remembered stations after battery disconnection?

They do, maybe the battery was off for some time?

[STMO123]

To add to the above comments....

Why is the radio showing 87.5mhz? This suggests battery has been reconnected recently...

6 years old, 90k... in need of a new exhaust system then £250 for centre sections and back box.

What happened to that engine bay? Doesn't look like anyone has been near it recently.

Personally, I would not pay the money it is at. It is worth over 3k, if it looks the part... which this does not.

Why do you say it is in need of a new exhaust Dave?

[Markie]

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 Well loved from new - as evidenced by the small things such as the cargo net in the boot.  
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...and the lovely clean cared for engine bay  :-/

AA would have a fit!  

[Markie]

oh and personally keep looking  

[x25xe]

Personally, I would not worry so much about the engine bay - I don't believe in washing this area or keeping it spotless.  As AA says, at least it has not been pressure washed.  That being said, I would expect to see the bonet slam panel clean if it was a cherished car - in this example it is just a grubby as the rest of the bay.

Other than that it does not look bad, but shame that the pics are not better quality.  Agree with the Timing Belt change being required.  Ad does not mention anything about tyres etc.

To add to the remarks about the radio remembering the stations, this is indeed correct - my battery was off for over three weeks and the stations were still recalled.  Strange.

Also, why is the climate on high?  Is this because the lower settings are not providing enough heat?

Just my thoughts and 2p worth.

[Bo Bo]

There's a guy on ebay selling "titianium" filler caps & dipsticks.

I could'nt find the titianium ones , but I did find the titanium ones, looks like they are just sprayed? could'nt find the dipsticks though

They do look like they've been sprayed. I can't find the titian....... titain........ titin......... metal dipstick either, must have been sold.

[STMO123]

Its gone waaaay too dear now

Thanks for all the input

[Admin]

To add to the above comments....

Why is the radio showing 87.5mhz? This suggests battery has been reconnected recently...

6 years old, 90k... in need of a new exhaust system then £250 for centre sections and back box.

What happened to that engine bay? Doesn't look like anyone has been near it recently.

Personally, I would not pay the money it is at. It is worth over 3k, if it looks the part... which this does not.

Why do you say it is in need of a new exhaust Dave?

At 6 years old, the original exhaust will be at the end of its natural life.
The genuine Vx exhaust is excellent, but it has a finite lifespan, and since there is no mention of this being changed I would expect it to be on the original.

[Chopsdad]

Personally, I would not worry so much about the engine bay - I don't believe in washing this area or keeping it spotless.  As AA says, at least it has not been pressure washed.  That being said, I would expect to see the bonet slam panel clean if it was a cherished car - in this example it is just a grubby as the rest of the bay.

Other than that it does not look bad, but shame that the pics are not better quality.  Agree with the Timing Belt change being required.  Ad does not mention anything about tyres etc.

To add to the remarks about the radio remembering the stations, this is indeed correct - my battery was off for over three weeks and the stations were still recalled.  Strange.

Also, why is the climate on high?  Is this because the lower settings are not providing enough heat?

Just my thoughts and 2p worth.

Climate on high and on windscreen - may be to clear the damp.