leonk Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 If you decide to buy it, PLEASE PLEASE get a FULL hpi check on it if nothing else. Have you seen the V5 doc registered in his name to his address? You know you can check all the old M.O.Ts online with either the V5 reference number or the number off the most recent M.O.T. This may also be useful when trying to track service history as it will give you an idea where the car was. .Also do an online check from letters on reg plate to see area it was originally registered. Hope this helps a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgunton Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 You get what you pay for... no such thing as a bargain. If its under priced then there will be a reason for it. Oh and wealthy folks are often the tightest. Sorry but caveat emptor......... Sometimes. The seller of mine turned out to be a debt collector......so maybe it wasn't even his car to sell! (paperwork checked out as did the usual checks) Oh, and Nissan did a health check on it for me and reported all OK except the brakes in need of replacing - which I'm doing at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 right... The guys phoned me and its got 12 months ticket on it now.Only advisory is break pads. Hes asking me if I want it for £6500. I've stalled him as I've got to arrange a lift. Shall I low ball him at £6000? At £6000 I think its a great deal. £6500 is a no go for me. What do you all think...? Cheers in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Offer him 6 ... he can always say no.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Yep agree with your stance there mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 At £6000 I think its a great deal. £6500 is a no go for me. No brainer for you then, offer him £6K. He'll have trouble shifting it with the issues you've mentioned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Purchased for £6400. Possibly the deal of the year!! Amazing car. I really cannot express the joy this car brings me! Its in burning red. This cars torque really takes the biscuit.It just feels like it needs to be driven hard and is unhappy in a slow environment. Clutch is quite hard work on the legs, a little stiff but I guess this is usual. Not a scratch on this motor! Absolutely sensational! Will post pics when I can. Thanks for your advice on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Congrats on the purchase . Clutch is fairly heavy but you'll soon get used to it. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Congrats on your purchase. Follow my advice early on in your post and you have every chance of finding some or all of its history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Get some pics up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 He managed to find all 3 keys, some more service history, all in all 5 stamps. 4xP1 and 1xP2.Still a few gaps though..Is the burning red quite a rare colour?(not the cherry red)... This baby drives like a dream and stops on a dime! Absolutely sensational!! What a car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkwright Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 so you're happy then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Burning Red? Didn't think that colour was ever available in The U.K?? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Yes, never seen a burning red but thats what it says from the invoice from wellington nissan, taunton.Says it on the keyfob too. Its sort of a slight deeper ferrari red. Definitely a UK car without doubt! Great colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Seems that there are some U.K ones about but yeah, pretty rare viewtopic.php?f=3&t=32595&p=482378&hilit=Burning+Red#p482378 Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 yep thats the colour.. What a beauty.. Looks like it could be rare too.. Thanks for the link.. Hopefully get pics up tomorrow.. Cheers. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Thats just Chilli Red, no such thing as Burning Red, no matter what the incompetent dealer calls it. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Congratulations....he who dares wins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Sounds like a good deal. Where are the pics man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Excellent news. Sounds like you got a bargain and are over the moon! Make sure you drive it carefully till you get used to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Good work fella, that first few weeks of driving is just a dream isn't it I'm still loving every minute in mine three weeks in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWTech Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 congrats on the purchase but zeds for 6500 now? thats a shame! dont deserve to come into civic type R ( of the same year ) money. i still thought seeing a zed for 8k was cheap! i would have probably bought this car though. all the itty gritty stuff i dont mind putting work in to make it mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Well, a bit of an update after my first weeks motoring and 500 miles. So far I haven't had an issue whatsoever. It took me a bit of getting used to. i.e. the heavy clutch and stalled it a few times in 1st(much to the dislike of my rear drivers!!) I even found a bluetooth module stuck in the rear compartment(links with my HTC a treat!) Unfortunately maybe once an hour the dodgy bose cd jumps for no reason whatsoever.Not a big deal i suppose. But what really impresses me about this car is the driving experience.It really is sensational.It actually makes me laugh when I see a bmw or a jag rammed up my behind.I just wave in my rear view mirror saying 'goodbye' and leave them for dust.Its nearly comical! This car really is happiest cruising long distances.The MPG is pretty good cruising but obviously round town is a bit naff but heh I didnt buy this car to watch the petrol gauge! As soon as I start this car it sounds and looks the dogs bollocks. Everybody loves the look of this car. I have not a single regret. Thanks for all your advice. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 What a result! Glad you are enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I am actually finding myself driving SLOWER now I have this, I almost don't feel the need to give it the boot when I know it will blow away chaff like 318's etc. Any reason to drive it and I am out there and away 'need something from the supermarket hon?' - 'ok let me go get it for you...' Walking towards the house last night and saw a guy with his girl slowing right down to have a look at it as well, just had a proper shine wax clay etc so was looking mint. She seemed utterly unimpressed as he walked at snails pace having a look at it...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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