dave17
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im looking to buy a 97+Reg Corsa 1.4 Sport. Ive got about £3300 in funds for the car. Ive been cheking auto trader for a few weeks now waiting for the right one to crop up and ive come accross this:
2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 16V, 2000,
V reg. 40000 miles, e/windows, c/locking, CD player, air bag, power steering, MoT, tax, was stolen/recovered, exc condition, any inspection welcome. £3,000 . ono.
Bens Autos
Tel: (020) 8654 3528 or (07904) 058772
Distance: 2 miles
Price: £3,000 ono
what does it exactly mean by stolen/recovered?
should i steer clear or go for a viewing? its a very good price for a 2000reg car??
[Edited on 28-05-2003 by Dave17]
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Makarus
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Dont quote me on this but I think that stolen/recovered means that the car has obviously been stolen and the insurance company has paid out for a new one but then the car was found.
Could be wrong though, it could also mean that the car was stolen and then recovered and the owner no longer wants to drive it so is selling it.
But I think its what I said first.
Not really much help seen as I couldnt be certain. Sorry 
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dave17
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lol oh right ok then mate cheers for the effort! but would u go for it?
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3CorsaMeal
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if i was gonna steal a car, i'd give it the hammering of its life, i would be wary.
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dave17
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thats what i was thinking.
im on 70% NO
30% YES
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dave17
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i rung thme up and he said that when he got it it hada smashed headlight anda dented wing. it has 3months TAX and 8months MOT.
hmmmm decisions!!
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paul_spurrell
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i wouldnt bother. stolen/ recovered cars are normally dificult to insure for some reason
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dave17
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ahh right ok then. anymore replies welcome!
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jm960326
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can also be taken by bayliffs to pay off debts so they sell them cheap. What U be best doin is getting it checked out by a mechanic or paying the AA to run checks on the plate.
AA can check car history and stuff i think, for that price be worth it.
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dave17
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seems alot of hassle! and id b always waiting for something dodgy to happen if i did buy it!
my brother has been an audi mechanic for about 6 years so il get him to check whatever car i go for. cheers 4 the advice people!
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Gambit
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some stolen recovered cars are considered to be write off's, Cat D
a car is considered to be stolen/recovered if it is missing for anything greater than 8 weeks
i'd check it out, was watching Deals on Wheels last night and they where going on about bargains to be had in this area, u can save a couple of grand on a car that may have hardly anything wrong with it
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morty
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its what it say its been stolen doesn't matter what lengh of time its still been stolen then it was recovered I would get it hpi'd by someone like rac then take it for a test drive just to see if there is any bad noises or anything get your brother to check over it for the usual stuff oil in the coolant and vice versa in the oil filler. check for blue smoke on start up and if every thing is alright buy it BUT also look for similar priced stuff which hasn't been stolen/recovered. Also it may not be recorded as stolen recovered so you should be fine.
Darren
P.s The Gsi that I bought was stolen recovered but was not recorded.
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TOMAS
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LOL talking of Bailiffs, ive just become one!! LOL havent towed anyone yet but i may have to clamp some peoples cars in the dead of night! Yahahaha
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