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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Sasquatch on 23 February 2010, 11:19
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Hi could anyone please pass comment on this car? 220560552089
I bought it because 1 it was cheap and 2 the bodywork looks like its in great condition which was one of the probs with my old one.
My old one also had gear link probs but got sorted pretty easily and not too expensive as far as i can remember.
What would be causing the over heating? My old one got pretty hot too but never caused a problem. The guy says it prob wont do the 500 miles to get it back to my house, depending on what it is, is it worth the risk?
Any advice would be much appreciated, I haven't parted with the cash yet....
Thanks
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I pressume you've seen the car before you commited to buy it? If not, you really don't know what you have bought.
I hope it turns out to be a really good car. If it is then it is a bargain at £800. If it isn't, then you've only got yourself to blame for agreeing to buy it without seeing it first.
If you have concerns about getting it home, then I would advise that you trailer it. If you don't have a suitable towing vehicle, you must know someone who does and trailers can be hired for not too much money.
When buying a car from 500 miles away with just a few small photos to go off, you have to factor in a contingency fund to go towards transporting it back home and repairing it should anything need doing.
Good luck, and I hope it turns out to be a good one. If it isn't then put yourself in the sellers shoes and think how you would react if your buyer pulled out.
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Linky: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220560552089&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D220560552089%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220560552089&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D220560552089%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)
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Just noticed the sellers name. You really don't want to mess with him :grin:
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if you're unsure i'll swap you for mine :laugh:
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Haha What you got just out of interest???
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Have you got breakdown cover?
You could drive it home and if the worse happens, ring the AA (or whoever you are with?)
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Yeah im with Greenflag, hopefully wont get stranded somewhere along the way! Looks like im heading down sun night so will be a long drive home to the early hours of monday morn! Hopefully wont have to sleep in the car at the side of the motorway!
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She looks nice...
Hope you enjoy owning her...
There is bound to be something that goes wrong with a car thats 20+ year old...
But thats part of the fun!!! :laugh:
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I've got a H plate valver, space shuttle miles, bits of rust, rattles n creaks, runs sweet tho and I loves it!
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very tidy!
Old and new cars go wrong all the time but try and stick to VW parts and they should last that extra bit longer.
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Keep us posted on how the trip home goes. :smiley:.......& good luck. :wink:
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Looks nice mate hope it all goes well :smiley:
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i have the same prob gettin 5th gear when mine gets to running temp. i just live w it, i think if i mess could make it worse. it helps if i push the gearstick down (like when you choose reverse) when engaging 5th.
nice car thou. shame he didnt vac the drivers foot well before taking pics for ebay. :laugh:
just have a steady ride back, check all fluids b4 setting off, keep an eye on the gauges and listening for odd noises.
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Ok well unfortunately the deal fell through :cry:
It was a mutual thing and no bad feelings ( I wasn't a tosser I promise!) but looks like the car will be relisted on ebay just to let you all know. If it was closer it would have been a bit easier, I would have bitten the guys hand off at that price. So take a look if your down that way at what looks like a bargain.
I will be back if I can source a similar deal soon! :sad:
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That's right near me.. I'm sure that'll go to a mate of mine :)