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Old June 15th 04, 08:41 AM
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Carl Farrington wrote:
> Simon wrote:
>
>>"MarkK" > wrote in message
>...
>>
>>>"NC" > wrote in message
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>>>
>>>>All,
>>>>I am looking at buying a used 156 1,8. I am booked to see 2 private
>>>>cars
>>>>on Tuesday next week:
>>>>1) 1999(v) Veloce, 69000 miles, cambelt done as part of main
>>>>service at 60000. (£4.5k)
>>>>2) 1999(T) Veloce, 50000miles. Owner has done "nothing" to the car
>>>>outside of things like brake pads and wiper blades. (£4.7k)
>>>>
>>>>I am more interested in (2), mainly due to the lesser miles, its
>>>>much
>>>>closer, and the wife prefers the colour (I know.. I know..). I am
>>>>planning on trying to use the Cambelt change as a bargaining tool in
>>>>(2). So, how much can I expect it to cost, and when should I be
>>>>getting
>>>>it done ?
>>>
>>>Hi Neil,
>>>Our local dealer recommends it's done at 5 years or 60k miles, but
>>>36k is
>>>safer. Either way (2) needs it doing as others have said. I had mine
>>>done a
>>>month ago at Desira on Woodbridge Rd for £390 for my 2.0TS.
>>>
>>>I inspected the old belt afterwards and it was in perfect condition
>>>after 5
>>>years and 30k miles. Better safe than sorry, though.
>>>
>>>I'd be wary about buying (2) if what you say is literally correct,
>>>i.e he
>>>hasn't serviced it. If true, find another.
>>>
>>>Cheers,
>>>
>>>Mark

>>
>>
>>I completely agree with Mark on this one. If it hasn't got a service
>>history don't think about it. The damage this guy could have done with
>>low oil could haunt you. Your AA check is not going to find this
>>unless he takes the head off... Low oil will also put further wear on
>>the timing belt (he's lucky it hasn't gone already).
>>There's plenty about, plus I got a 2.5V6 S2 1998 60,000 FSH for £5K,
>>so are those a bit overpriced? Maybe not if they give a reasonable
>>'haggle'.

>
>
> I got the impression he meant the owner had done nothing himself, but that
> perhaps the services have still been completed by the dealer?
>
>


yep - thats the impression I got
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