oops, how did that happen?
oops, how did that happen?
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methodwares

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583 posts

273 months

Friday 28th January 2005
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went to gatwick tvr on wednesday, don't know how it happened, but out came the credit card and down went the deposit...

its a 98 black 4.5... i wasn't looking for a 4.5 but as many have said, get the one in the best shape, not the one that looks the best. the car has had the clutch done, slave cylinder, starter, brake discs, bushes and some other major bits about 10k ago. shocks were done about 6k ago. the underside looks clean, nothing bent out of shape. the chassis coating is still there except on the downward facing bits, but i guess its something to expect after 38K miles.

dealer wouldn't budge on the price, but threw in a 12k (due on time not miles) service which costs around £1300 from them... guess it makes their books look better. comes with 12 month warranty and RAC roadside thingy. i feel like i got a good deal, only time will tell.

now to find insurance....

GCerbera

5,161 posts

280 months

Friday 28th January 2005
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Congratulations.

Did you end up looking at the one at Sports and Specialist Cars?

methodwares

Original Poster:

583 posts

273 months

Friday 28th January 2005
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no, it was a bit out of my price range..., noticed there is a sweet looking black one in the ads now...

foxy4200

119 posts

264 months

Friday 28th January 2005
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Congratulations John,
Must commend you on the choice of colour.