LeeM
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Registered: 26th Sep 05
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looking at one tomorrow for the mrs, its a black 1.7 with 80 odd thousand miles and tax+test until january and ive been offered it for the grand sum of £300. insurance is a grand, but then a 1.0 micra is 890 so it not too bad in comparison.
what common stuff do i need to look for? im not expecting anything immaculate but as long as its mechanically sound it will do her as a runabout (its her first car so theres no point in getting anything expensive)
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Jake
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Registered: 24th Jan 05
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rust, bottom arms, steve hiding in the bushes
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LeeM
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Registered: 26th Sep 05
Location: Liverpool
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steve sat inside polishing a knob?
minor rust im not too fussed about really, as long as they dont suffer any serious structural stuff that hides?
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corsarooney
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Registered: 21st Nov 09
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
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Rear bushes
Corsa 1.6 sport - 1
1.7 puma engined fiesta - 0
Keeping corsa's on the redline since 2008
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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At 300quid,snap it up if it isn't a complete bucket in need of serious work.
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LeeM
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could it split for that if the engine and box are in good condition?
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Corsa_Sport21
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Probably.
Engine would sell on the Fiesta forums.
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brebaz
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Registered: 11th Dec 09
Location: newcastle
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Not want my saxo then??
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big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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If you don't buy it let me know and I will.
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LeeM
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quote: Originally posted by brebaz
Not want my saxo then??
this is round the corner so im looking at it tomorrow. other half thinks its better looking as well the mong
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Chris F
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Registered: 26th Dec 05
Location: Newmarket Drives: Escort Van 1.8
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Seam to be a good track car!
Ian might buy it he likes collecting them!
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Brett
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Registered: 16th Dec 02
Location: Manchester
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quote: Originally posted by Jake
rust, bottom arms, steve hiding in the bushes
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Engine on it's own will go for £150ish, with the bits to convert a Fiesta you can at least double that.
Gear knob, silver dash trim, wheels and you're already up on that money.
Major things are corrosion, arches I would guess will be shot although no biggie as it's just cosmetic unless it's very bad. They'll be advisories on the previous test normally - brake pipes, sills, seat mounts on the floor.
If you have the previous certs you'll get a clue for it. Either way that is a cheap car.
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Twiggy
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Its worth that money as its got decent tax and mot regardless of what car it is!
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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Rusty sills, rusty chassis rails, corroded rear brake lines
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adiohead
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Another major thing is engine failure.
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LeeM
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Registered: 26th Sep 05
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quote: Originally posted by adiohead
Another major thing is engine failure.
really? in what way?
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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Engines are good, as long as oil level is maintained
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Cylinder liners and VCT.
Neither of which I would worry about if they're not currently apparent. The car is worth that much in bits even without the engine.
[Edited on 30-05-2011 by Ian]
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LeeM
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cool cheers, i need to give it a good going over it today. its from my mate whos a trader, hes giving it me for what it owes him apparantly
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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Liners and hydraulic vct both rely on correct oil and levels
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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clutch release bearing has gone on mine, makes a funny noise when changing gear. not sure if it's a common problem on puma's.
also waterpump is on it's way out, but coud happen to any car i suppose.
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JordyCarter
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quote: Originally posted by Jake
steve hiding in the bushes
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