Tommo 0 Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 Hi there,I'm planning to buy a VR6 very soon (fingers crossed and all that), is there a buyers guide about here anywhere? If not any tips or things to look out for when viewing a car. Thanks,Tom Link to post Share on other sites
acf8181 0 Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 the biggest thing to be aware of is that the timing chinas (or more specifically, the timing china tensioners, but you may as well change the chains whilst there) need changing between 100k-120k, and this process requires the gearbox to be removed. so its pricey. vw say its not a service item (they laos say it doesn't ever need doing, but thats not true) so just cause a car has fsh doesn't mean its been done. if its not there in black and white it ain't been done.other stuff to check is...-every electric item in the cabin-abs-suspensions and/or bushes Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Steve 0 Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 Also check for rust as some of these cars are getting on a bit now. :-(For instance on the tailgate by the screen, on the door sills under the door rubbers and any rust caused by poorly fitted replacement front windscreens.Most of all just take it nice and slow and don't get carried away in the excitement. That might sound a bit silly, but remember it when you look at your first car.Happy hunting. Link to post Share on other sites
maak 0 Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 [blockquote]Most of all just take it nice and slow and don't get carried away in the excitement. That might sound a bit silly, but remember it when you look at your first car.[/blockquote] Good advice - look at a few, take your time - fools rush in. Like me ah well :@ Link to post Share on other sites
madmonkee 0 Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 same... then u spend all the money u had put by for mods on repairs Link to post Share on other sites
Tommo 0 Posted July 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 Thanks for the advice all, hopefully I'll be back here shortly once I have picked one up.TomPS Anyone wanna buy this?? Link to post Share on other sites
Pittuf 0 Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 What a red cross in a box, how much, lol Link to post Share on other sites
Tommo 0 Posted July 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 What a red cross in a box' date=' how much, lol [/quote']Seeing as you asked i'll do a straight swap for your car?? See if this works Link to post Share on other sites
Pittuf 0 Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 Bargin of the century if ever i've seen one, lolNeeds some work that eh, does it run? Link to post Share on other sites
Tommo 0 Posted July 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 Needs some work that eh' date=' does it run?[/quote']Does it run??? sure it does, its just about to get another years MOT (keep em crossed) then it'll officially be up for sale. Solid as a rock, well almost, it's had a bit of welding underneath about a year ago but what do you expect for nearly 40 years old. It's got a 1500CC engine which is suprisingly fast.Tom Link to post Share on other sites
six appeal 53 Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Seriously Tommo, what sort of money are you looking for it? Link to post Share on other sites
Pittuf 0 Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Does it run??? Sorry mate, forgot, of coarse it runs, it's a VW Link to post Share on other sites
Tommo 0 Posted July 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Seriously Tommo' date=' what sort of money are you looking for it?[/quote']Not exactly sure at the moment, probably somewhere around the 3 grand mark, I'm hoping to get a valuation shortly.Tom Link to post Share on other sites
Tommo 0 Posted July 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Sorry mate, forgot, of coarse it runs, it's a VWExactly The engine is pretty new and low milage, never actually had it break down on me. Kiss of death right there Link to post Share on other sites
Pittuf 0 Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Nice Avatar mate :-)[ Edited Tue Jul 06 2004, 04:52PM ] Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 she looks like shes about to throw up! Link to post Share on other sites
Pittuf 0 Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 or shud that be Avatart, lol Link to post Share on other sites
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