Going to look at a G40....

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 5:41 pm

Sallys G40 infact.

Now im sure she'll tell me most things when i go see her...but can someone give me a run down on things to look out for? or to expect in the near future.

Im aware of the charger situation, and the seals etc, but is there anything like the gearbox/clutch? (gti shivers)

Any help will be appreciated, thanks!

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:35 pm

i think your just about there really. the charger is probably one of the most important things to look for. also check to see when the cambelt was done, you don't want one like mine was when i bought it:

apart from that, check service history add up, check for overspray etc. also check for any water in the boot under the carpet! mine suffers from that and i'm yet to find where it comes from!

but all in all, it looks like quite a straight car! good luck, you'll love it!

Mk2Adam · Post by **Mk2Adam** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:50 pm

check for cracked chasis legs

seems a lil worryingly common nowadays

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:51 pm

Mk2Adam wrote:check for cracked chasis legs

seems a lil worryingly common nowadays

How did i forget that one?

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:43 am

thanks for that, i remember you posting about your cambelt doug! it was done at 70ishk miles, and is now on 110k so should be okay for the time being.

I went to look at it last night anyways, and it is all mint and spot on....just as Sally described and i'm very happy with it

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:42 pm

so whats the verdict? yay or nah?

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:13 am

the verdict....is YAY!

going later to collect

<---that will be my face driving back lol.

pettsy · Post by **pettsy** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:06 pm

olop_chris wrote:the verdict....is YAY!

going later to collect <---that will be my face driving back lol.

That'll be G Smiles

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:59 pm

you know it makes sense!

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:18 pm

congrats on ur new purchase Chris, u will not be disappointed!!

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:26 pm

Thanks!

had some good fun driving it home, i love it so much

sally_healey · Post by **sally_healey** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:11 pm

Glad you like it

I'm missing him already, I've got to find my project car quick or I'll get withdrawal symptoms!

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:18 pm

Sorry i didnt text you back....but yeah we got home okay thanks! lol

sally_healey · Post by **sally_healey** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:24 pm

good

Got a list of plans for him yet?