Opinions please

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Hi,

Went to see an S3 today and I thought I'd ask for opinions on time and cost involved here.

It is a '91 S3

+ 45k on the clock.
+ Outside is neat
+ Drove well.
+ Chassis looked good
+ Owner asking 6k ono.
+ no signs of leakage
+ roof looks new
+ new alloys (last were stolen)

But:
- it was last taxed 18 months ago
- last service over 2 years ago
- no MOT
- VERY shabby interior - cobwebs and all! Wood is totally pealed both on the doors and dash and will need total replacement.
- one of the windows doesn't work
- one clip for the roof missing
- alarm doesn't work and immobiliser removed.

Basically, it has full service history up to about 5 years ago but doesn't look like it has had any TLC since then. Its been sitting for the last 18 months doing nowt.

This will be my first TVR. I *think* it might be too much to do myself so will need a dealer and if that lot is going to come in over £1500 then I think buying a cleaner example in the first place would suit me better.

[Pies]

Just checked "Sprint" there's an "S3" in there mot till April 04 extras etc

Price £6k

I think the one your looking at might be a bit pricey.
P.S Rubber tends to rot if left standing so this could be a problem with hoses that has not shown up yet.

Could be talking utter sh1te though

[rustoni]

Pies said: Just checked "Sprint" there's an "S3" in there mot till April 04 extras etc

Price £6k

I think the one your looking at might be a bit pricey.
P.S Rubber tends to rot if left standing so this could be a problem with hoses that has not shown up yet.

I agree with Pies - walk away a better one will turn up soon.

[Podie]

Never buy the first one you see...!

Plenty (ish) of fish in the sea...!

I KNOW it's hard... but keep hunting. You'll find the right car for you.

[Ren Dao]

Agree with the last posts - you will know without question when you see the right one - I know its hard but enjoy the looking and learning - its all valuable experience.

[markbigears]

podie, i bought the first one i saw and its a belter. . . and i knew buggerall about them then! Page 3, If the car seriously hasn't been turned over for that long i would walk away at that price, there are loads advertised at 6-7k , keep looking . . . unless you can get him down to 4.5K then might be worth the risk.
Personally i'd rather pay more for a mint car than one that needs work and will probably cost you far more in the long run. Good luck, Mark

[roy_allen]

I would agree with everyone here. You could pay 6k+ for an S3 in a good overall condition thats been serviced and MOT'd regularly. Personally, I wouldn't touch that one.

Roy.

[Psychobert]

Sounds too pricey for that condition, but difficult to tell without a good look at it and its history file. You need to think about whether its a 2nd car or your only one.. If a 2nd and you have the time and space you can fix the interior, but its going to take time and you may miss a fair bit of the summer when you really want to be driving it.

For that money I think you may well find a better one elsewhere..

[rpage]

For what its worth I paid 6k for my S3 in March. It had MOT, TAx, FSH and was in good condition all round. Had it checked out by David Batty who only found a couple of minor faults.

So I would agree with everyone else. The one you describe seems a little over priced.

Ralph

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Thanks everyone for your comments. I'm going to give this one a miss and see what else comes up. Rob's sourcing one for me so I'll leave it to him.

It has confirmed my commitment to getting an S3 though

[mowog]

You will know when you've found the right one... Keep looking.