going to view a vr6... what should i look out for

[b16dev]

after crashing my mk3 gti at xmas ive had a mr2 and a bmw 320, but my love for the mk3 has drawn me to a vr6 on ebay, im going to view it tomorrow just wondering if anyone knows the car, or can give me advice of what to look for, looks a tidy example.
any advice would be much appreciated

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300336789584&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[andc1]

i wouldnt  pay much more for it, looks tidy tho, see how bad the rust is on the arches, check head gasket, servive history, makes sure electrics all work, and the normal stuff really,

[gtigolfthree]

Nice and shiny, but why has he not put an mot on it?

[b16dev]

the seller tells me has only had it 2 weeks, and hes had a bit of a mid life crisis, hes in his late 40's... which is under stable lol!

hes told me i can have it for £1250...  which i think is a fair price, just don't want my heart to rule my head!

[jonnyb]

I would be cautious about the miles.  120,000 is nothing for a VAG, but this is a VR6, guaranteed to have been abused, and it also has a tow bar, so extra stress on the engine over the years :S  (i think im right in saying that)

[gtigolfthree]

I would still be wondering why he hasnt put a years ticket, mabye he has tried and it has failed dont pay that amount of money without giving it a good once over first.

[GOD]

have a good listen for cam chain rattle and check the back bushes just cos no one wants to change back bushes lol

[b16dev]

lol i take ill notice if cam chains rattling?! how to i check the back bushes?

[GOD]

grab the back wheels and try to twist them in to the car

[faz186]

or take it for a good ride going over some bumps or pot holes if its ruff at the back then they will need doing,

and trust me they are a pain in the bum to replace