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.

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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