Daryl

Right so that could be a ball ache depending on how far away the specialist is, closest I've found so far with a good rep is SW motorsport in penicuik, an I take it they're not cheap either lol, only thing close to me I found is octane tuning. I could probably tackle a service... got to admit though not a big fan of working on cars dont have alot of patience for it. Just a bit wary of a car that age got people my end tryin to put me off sayin I'm mad buyin one of them that age waiting to say I told you so🙄

Quick thought how much you think itd cost to get a scoob mechanic local to bury to come an check it out with me?

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Not.even aloud to swear in this cuntin place

Ok mate I'll listen out for that, is the cat a dear job if it does come up? But then again I wouldn't know without the doohicky. So get her running for 5 10 mins or so before ya get goin, no muppet driving an itll all be good ,great advice their sir Haha. From what I can gather it's not a good idea to put these in your average garages? Or depend what for Like faults an what not? Shame cause I've a garage just down the road.been with a few yrs good honest lads, hafto ask if any have any scooby exp.ah right it's the 2.0 2.5 thing right that's what hes talkin about I thought !Removed! that then paying 4 k for a car then rebuilding the engine 🤣 I ain't money bags. **** I used to pay 400quid for a motor run into the ground scrap it same again next yr lmao

Just been reading from another thread someone similar situation to me, hatchback 08 109.000 on clock someone said unless you dont mind big Bill's for the engine rebuild with those miles unless it's already been done??? What😱

Heard of octane tuning in haddington?

Cheers lads wouldn't have known where to start with one of these, I've been on the dirty diesel crew a few yr now ,might miss that mpg now though Haha. Worst case it blows up on the way back then what?😅 should their be any tapping at all while listenin in bonnet open? Or just your belt noises etc, can i tell by giving her a rock? Should be firm I'm guessing?someone mentioned watch for steering wheel rattling while idling what would that mean? Only problem siluro it's a sales court maybe they have previous owners details? Be sure to check that rosscosm no warning emergency stop🤣 I don't have the tool mate no what would that mean? And wouldn't it throw a dash light up? One more thing do these cars need to be babied or can you give em a bit within reason obviously. Gonna need a few quid for juice money on the way back all goes well east Lothian to bury an back rosscosm you in Scotland?

An oh yes siluro especially cause I've not driven one before driving through the borders will be fun😈. Though therell be that paranoia innmy mind listenin out for noises an waiting for a lamp to come on 🙄

Yeah mate I'm planning to go see it Monday, I've been looking at a few videos of what to look for like signs of regular fluid changes, residue on oil cap burnt fluid smells etc , check for clear brake fluid? Check for rust everywhere any knocking sounds on test run check suspension for play & steering wheel. Check for engine movement at a.stand still? Erm exp tank leaks any oil leaks. Anything to add gents?

Cheers rosscosm got it organised to go down on Monday only hang back is it was last serviced at 93000 is that a problem? Did you read the description mate?

Oh an its had 4 Toyo proxy tyres just on an cam belt an pump done 👍

At face value this one seems the best of the lot not tinkered with much full history 1 f keeper , checked mot history no rust problems yet not that that means their isnt , just trying to pick out the best one to see cause they're all hellish drives away https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201911023965170?atmobcid=soc3

One thing that's put me off that one rosscosm checked the mots an its had alot of rust problems the last 3 or 4 or is that a good thing so it's already been fixed?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201909172298956?atmobcid=soc3 Anyone ho near this pro drive kit on it?

How much do I need to pay yous to find me a good one lmao

One I was gonna look at Monday I'd.guess it's been fixed but doesnt bode well for the rest of it ?

Cheers lads appreciate the advice, I'll just keep looking around I'm not really up on any of the mechanical side so.ill just have to use your advice best I can an hope i land a goer, so not messed with much matching tyres evenly warn check around exp tank, service history etc, cambelt w pump n idlers, only thing is if I did see one slightly modded most of them I've seen are in used car lots cant see them knowing if it's been mapped? So say for whatever reason I picked one up that had rust issues is it a disaster?

Guy in Sheffield wanting a few hundred quid deposit to get car prepared etc says can get it back if I dont like the car . Not a chance.

Just sick of family cars been stuck with this golf 5 yrs had a 106 xsi before that what a little rocket round the lanes that was, so yeah need something with a bit of somethin about it

I dont spose had chance to have a look at the links I'd put up? I wonder if I'll have more.look with it being a wagon as they're still a family car maybe more.likely to be looked after ? Both those links are a fookin long way away from me 😅

May be able to find a decent mechanic online? In forums?

I can imagine that being sore on the old sky rocket like, the price ya pay for a fun car though I spose, not sure i can afford this to be honest, may be a bit unwise to buy a car I cant afford to keep running especially if the age range I can afford is likely to be unreliable🤷‍♂️ fuel I can handle services etc but unreliability i cant do