Ricey Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Dumb just appears to be my middle name at the moment! Previously - offered a stealer full price for a ropey god awful Zed - provided he recon'd the alloys - only to be told get knotted!!!!....... now we've just bagged up our Zed from Edinburgh.........without even seeing it. Keeping everything crossed (which is most painful!!!) until Thursday - to be fair I think we did pretty well out of it. He's said we can return it if there is anything wrong that he hasn't mentioned. Sunset, UK GT pack on a 53 plate, 29k, FSH, taxed, MOT serviced and delivered to our house for £8700. No piccies yet unfortunately as the adverts been taken down off autotrader. I think I've now officially crossed the line between taking a chance and just plain being a bit mental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy P Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Haha! Best of luck. That is cheap though. I hope it all works out well, you have bigger balls than I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I saw the pictures in the original post and the first thing that got the alarm bells going for me was the 29K on a 7 year old car. However good luck with your purchase and I hope all is well with the car. Perhaps an independent engineers report on the car may be a good idea even at this late stage. The AA provide a comprehensive service for such checks and a full HPI check would also certainly be advised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 i bought my last car blind, got there, signed the docs, got in and drove it without even walking round. but that was 300 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 i bought my zed, blind, but then it was still in warranty and i did all the checks. had no issues with mine, not so sure its something i'd do on a car out of warranty; and not from a main dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Haha! Best of luck. That is cheap though. I hope it all works out well, you have bigger balls than I do If there is anything wrong with it I won't have any balls......Carla's already sharpening her scissors! Its coming with clear HPI check and he read through the Experian data with me on the phone. I hesitate to use the word genuine when referring to a dealer but he did seem like an older bloke of the 'old school' and he and another chap inspected the whole car for any marks ETC - give me a full critical run down - alloys have slight kerbing and a minor ding in the door handle. Interior is spottless and leather in top condition. Bottom line is I'm one of those 'dangerous' car buyers - to clarify - I know enough to make me think I know something and not enough to ACTUALLY know anything. Therefore any knowledge I have tends to be complete bollox anyway!! If it makes it to Chester from Scotland without any warning lights or mechanical issues (the ultimate test drive!) then I'll be as confident as I can about it. HAHA!!! And to think that a large German Bank pays me to assess risk up to £500k a pop! Suckers!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Insane in the membrane! Good luck with this - hope all goes fine - I would however, take Alex's advice and get it checked over by an independent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Well done Slight dink to passenger door, alloys need a refurb....it's not this one is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Thats the one.......Cat D but only minor damage - probably just needs knocking out. To be honest even if he is lying through he teeth at least he's had the common decency to do it sneakily, from a distance and behind my back. Most of the cretin's I've visited round my neck of the woods have just the bareface cheek to tell me any old crap to make me part with my hard earned cash...........'ABS and traction controls lights jammed on.......yeaaaah......don't worry about that they'll go off in a minute'. For every idiot like me there's always a faithful customer in the making for Alex......desparately trying to rebuild the crumbling remains of an engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I bought £26K worth of Vauxhall built by Lotus without even sitting in one, much less seeing the actual car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 One thing I would never do, as said some have done but I just wouldn't Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 closest I have got is I turned up to see the car then bought it in cash on the spot - I dont like to hang around. I'd be very wary about taking it a stage further and buying without seeing though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazman Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Well done Slight dink to passenger door, alloys need a refurb....it's not this one is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 thats brave of you. Hope you don't get any problems with it. Did you get it in writing that you can return the car if it's got problems they haven't told you about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzed Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I saw the pictures in the original post and the first thing that got the alarm bells going for me was the 29K on a 7 year old car. However good luck with your purchase and I hope all is well with the car. Perhaps an independent engineers report on the car may be a good idea even at this late stage. The AA provide a comprehensive service for such checks and a full HPI check would also certainly be advised. Mine`s 6 years old with 25k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hope all is OK. Another rusty in my neck of the woods,well mother in laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 thats brave of you. Hope you don't get any problems with it. Did you get it in writing that you can return the car if it's got problems they haven't told you about? Hahah! Did I heckers! 'Fortune favours the brave' so I'm told. He's just called to say its flew through MOT, service is done (not that I'm really relying on this being a 'full' service so I might do a few bits when I get back from hols), tax is on, HPI checks and service docs are prepared, driver is eagerly studying his map and lacing up his Sparco driving shoes. Sad thing is we're going to get it for 1 day then we're naffing off to Cuba :angry: Does anyone want to go in my place?? The Missus won't mind.......she's already taken to flirting with Martin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Yeah I wasn't too sure about buying what is essentially a ginger car.........then again its the missus's car so I've not really got much say. About the only thing I put my foot down about was that she was getting a Zed........bloody Chrysler Crossfire she was squeaking about at one point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder123 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Friends of my wife bought a brand new MX5 without even sitting in one, she liked the colour. Now they have it, he finds that with his bad back he can't get in or out ... S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Yeah I wasn't too sure about buying what is essentially a ginger car.........then again its the missus's car so I've not really got much say. About the only thing I put my foot down about was that she was getting a Zed........bloody Chrysler Crossfire she was squeaking about at one point! Yup I'll go. Always wanted to go to Cuba. Free trip is even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I saw the pictures in the original post and the first thing that got the alarm bells going for me was the 29K on a 7 year old car. However good luck with your purchase and I hope all is well with the car. Perhaps an independent engineers report on the car may be a good idea even at this late stage. The AA provide a comprehensive service for such checks and a full HPI check would also certainly be advised. Mine`s 6 years old with 25k. But would you accept £8700 for it delivered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 I saw the pictures in the original post and the first thing that got the alarm bells going for me was the 29K on a 7 year old car. However good luck with your purchase and I hope all is well with the car. Perhaps an independent engineers report on the car may be a good idea even at this late stage. The AA provide a comprehensive service for such checks and a full HPI check would also certainly be advised. Mine`s 6 years old with 25k. But would you accept £8700 for it delivered? your making me nervous!!!.........just remember when I need cheap parts who's got your back on the other thread Alex I might call him back and pay more.........that'd make it alllllll better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I saw the pictures in the original post and the first thing that got the alarm bells going for me was the 29K on a 7 year old car. However good luck with your purchase and I hope all is well with the car. Perhaps an independent engineers report on the car may be a good idea even at this late stage. The AA provide a comprehensive service for such checks and a full HPI check would also certainly be advised. Mine`s 6 years old with 25k. But would you accept £8700 for it delivered? your making me nervous!!!.........just remember when I need cheap parts who's got your back on the other thread Alex I might call him back and pay more.........that'd make it alllllll better I am sure that all will be fine mate, it is just that it sounds like a cracker of a deal at that mileage. I am never that lucky, I can't even sell an engine without getting grief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Congratulations bud, way to go. Have a great time in Cuba too. Are you going to be able to get the car before you go. As for flirting..... my dog chases cars too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Its being dropped on off on Thursday so we get about 2 hours driving time Thursday night! Hopefully it will start when we get back - might get Carla's bro who's looking after our collection of animals to turn it over a couple of times. I should also have a nice new shiney collection of cleaning bits and bobs from Tim on my door step when I get back too........this has turned into something of an expensive month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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