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Going to look at a G40....
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 5:41 pm
by olop_chris
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!
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:35 pm
by SpikeyG40
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!
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:50 pm
by Mk2Adam
check for cracked chasis legs
seems a lil worryingly common nowadays
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:51 pm
by SpikeyG40
Mk2Adam wrote:check for cracked chasis legs
seems a lil worryingly common nowadays
How did i forget that one?
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:43 am
by olop_chris
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
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:42 pm
by SpikeyG40
so whats the verdict? yay or nah?
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:13 am
by olop_chris
the verdict....is YAY!
going later to collect
<---that will be my face driving back lol.
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:06 pm
by pettsy
olop_chris wrote:the verdict....is YAY!
going later to collect
<---that will be my face driving back lol.
That'll be G Smiles
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:59 pm
by SpikeyG40
you know it makes sense!
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:18 pm
by DanDiesel
congrats on ur new purchase Chris, u will not be disappointed!!
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:26 pm
by olop_chris
Thanks!
had some good fun driving it home, i love it so much
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:11 pm
by sally_healey
Glad you like it
I'm missing him already, I've got to find my project car quick or I'll get withdrawal symptoms!
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:18 pm
by olop_chris
Sorry i didnt text you back....but yeah we got home okay thanks! lol
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:24 pm
by sally_healey
good
Got a list of plans for him yet?