850 CSi - first steps
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pits said:
Nothing if you buy properly, the falacy that a cheap 8er is going yo be problematic needs to stop.
Paid £4k for mine, never skipped a beat.
Surely cant be worse than running an E38 ? (which is not bad)Paid £4k for mine, never skipped a beat.
Funny i drove by a dark blue 8 in my town an hour ago, couldn't make out if it was a 50 or 40, nice spot though, they look great, first one i've seen in years
Need an update O/P or a big gang of us will find you and burn your house down
Good evening!
Well, I thought I'd give you a brief update about yesterdays' events:
Due to the unavailability of my preferred towing vehicle at short notice we had to improvise and use my A6. (Please do not do the weight and brake allowance calculations - let's say it all went fine...!)
After arriving in Suffolk we were facing several challenges when loading the car. The first one was to turn it around (two tons, flat tyres...). The second one was to find the tow hook which was of course in the boot. Now, you might (please!) correct me but I do not think you can get into the boot unless you have power...and the two shining new batteries were anxiously awaiting our return-in Surrey! And I didn't bring jump leads as I was certainly not going to start the car. Luckily a very helpful neighbour helped out and we got our tow hook.
Next hurdle then loading onto the trailer. You guys should've warned me how low the E31 actually is! Flat tires don't help with that either...
Well, I thought I'd give you a brief update about yesterdays' events:
Due to the unavailability of my preferred towing vehicle at short notice we had to improvise and use my A6. (Please do not do the weight and brake allowance calculations - let's say it all went fine...!)
After arriving in Suffolk we were facing several challenges when loading the car. The first one was to turn it around (two tons, flat tyres...). The second one was to find the tow hook which was of course in the boot. Now, you might (please!) correct me but I do not think you can get into the boot unless you have power...and the two shining new batteries were anxiously awaiting our return-in Surrey! And I didn't bring jump leads as I was certainly not going to start the car. Luckily a very helpful neighbour helped out and we got our tow hook.
Next hurdle then loading onto the trailer. You guys should've warned me how low the E31 actually is! Flat tires don't help with that either...
Edited by niki0712 on Sunday 26th January 19:32
Not much more happened on the day. The only technical update is that we believe the spark plugs do not need replacing, they look brand new (at least no 1 did).
Of course very tempted to just turn it on but didn't dare to, reluctantly. Lights all come on, wipers work - the car overall looks, feels and smells not at all like a car that was parked outside for 12 years!
Found some rust under the spare wheel, next to the water tank for windscreen wash and the AHK (I think, pls confirm!) The floor there is very brittle and can be poked through.
Of course very tempted to just turn it on but didn't dare to, reluctantly. Lights all come on, wipers work - the car overall looks, feels and smells not at all like a car that was parked outside for 12 years!
Found some rust under the spare wheel, next to the water tank for windscreen wash and the AHK (I think, pls confirm!) The floor there is very brittle and can be poked through.
I'll write about the history of the car, or at least the little that I know, tomorrow - as my better half only allowed one car day this weekend, hence the late posting of the photos etc. My apologies about that! I am fascinated and very appreciative about all the interest, absolutely amazing. Thank you!
First roof over its head since 2002!
First roof over its head since 2002!
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