dbanbery
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OK, so i couldnt be bothered to get some decent pics sorted, as we got back in the dark and i want to give it a bit of a fettle tomorrow if i get time between helping my dad with his 722.6 box valve block bits etc...
1995, cruise, heated seats, everything seems to work apart from the sidelights [not even checked if its a bulb as of yet]
bit of a coughy tickover that was traced to the MAF sensor in january by a specialist [in the history]
it came with a lot of history, mainly receipts for £500 ++ including some french ones too.
the faults:
may need a MAF or something else to cure slight tickover issue [it hasnt done it since the 130 mile run though from what i can remember]
condensation in headlamp
bulbs in odometer dont work
blower motor noisy on full power
walnut interior parts a little tatty
passenger speaker cover tatty
cush drive needs replacing as there is a little bit of the shunt in the drivetrain when you hit the throttle at motorway speed
no wind diffuser
no handbook
handling slightly vague, i reckon it will be either some anti roll bar bushes or at worst it will be rear shocks. of something else. i have looked at the cost of parts and since i will be doing it myself its unlikely to be expensive.
a loose heatshield somewhere?
despite this, it has obviously been well looked after, paint was spot on, so far i have found one tiny dent on one of the bonnet wings. no scratches, no rust. the engine pulls like a train, the box shifts smoothly and quickly shifts down in sport mode. very fast. NO ADS, engine and underside of the car was dry - no ATF, coolant, or oil anywhere it shouldnt be. the soft top works as it should, the hood is in good condition with a tiny bit of fraying around the bottom in one area. The rear windows are all perfect.
everything electric works, brakes etc everything seems fine.
altogether i'm really happy. there are always things to do when you buy a new car, and i think the list i have some people may think there is a lot to do, there isnt in my opinion. the previous one whcih was the first one i drove was in worse condition, and it had less miles and was for sale for nearly twice the price of this. and it was older.
With regard to the potential wiring loom problems; i am of this opinion:
everything seems to work as it should, there doesnt seem to be any unexplainable faults and the wiring i could get hold of seemed to be in good condition. i may explore further, and if need be will tackle the job in hand if its required.
it has been a good day, and this was a nice christmas present to myself.
1995, cruise, heated seats, everything seems to work apart from the sidelights [not even checked if its a bulb as of yet]
bit of a coughy tickover that was traced to the MAF sensor in january by a specialist [in the history]
it came with a lot of history, mainly receipts for £500 ++ including some french ones too.
the faults:
may need a MAF or something else to cure slight tickover issue [it hasnt done it since the 130 mile run though from what i can remember]
condensation in headlamp
bulbs in odometer dont work
blower motor noisy on full power
walnut interior parts a little tatty
passenger speaker cover tatty
cush drive needs replacing as there is a little bit of the shunt in the drivetrain when you hit the throttle at motorway speed
no wind diffuser
no handbook
handling slightly vague, i reckon it will be either some anti roll bar bushes or at worst it will be rear shocks. of something else. i have looked at the cost of parts and since i will be doing it myself its unlikely to be expensive.
a loose heatshield somewhere?
despite this, it has obviously been well looked after, paint was spot on, so far i have found one tiny dent on one of the bonnet wings. no scratches, no rust. the engine pulls like a train, the box shifts smoothly and quickly shifts down in sport mode. very fast. NO ADS, engine and underside of the car was dry - no ATF, coolant, or oil anywhere it shouldnt be. the soft top works as it should, the hood is in good condition with a tiny bit of fraying around the bottom in one area. The rear windows are all perfect.
everything electric works, brakes etc everything seems fine.
altogether i'm really happy. there are always things to do when you buy a new car, and i think the list i have some people may think there is a lot to do, there isnt in my opinion. the previous one whcih was the first one i drove was in worse condition, and it had less miles and was for sale for nearly twice the price of this. and it was older.
With regard to the potential wiring loom problems; i am of this opinion:
everything seems to work as it should, there doesnt seem to be any unexplainable faults and the wiring i could get hold of seemed to be in good condition. i may explore further, and if need be will tackle the job in hand if its required.
it has been a good day, and this was a nice christmas present to myself.