chimaera buying

[djpaulsimpson]

hi in about 2 weeks im coming to u.k to buy a chimaera, ive looked at many on net,and done some research through there seems to be a few really sorted ones. the only thing is the mileage, is it better to buy a 33.000 thats been through most of the annoying stuff, and been sorted, or better to get say a 15 - 20,000 thats older but less miles, i know condition is important with these cars. any guidance would be appreciated

cheers
Paul

[theaxe]

djpaulsimpson said:

hi in about 2 weeks im coming to u.k to buy a chimaera, ive looked at many on net,and done some research through there seems to be a few really sorted ones. the only thing is the mileage, is it better to buy a 33.000 thats been through most of the annoying stuff, and been sorted, or better to get say a 15 - 20,000 thats older but less miles, i know condition is important with these cars. any guidance would be appreciated

cheers
Paul

Hi Paul!

Mileage is really not worth worrying about. In fact a car that's done 30,000 is likely to be in better condition than one that's done 10,000. However there aren't any set rules and you have to judge each car on it's merits.

Checkout this buyer's guide for more info.

[Ribol]

theaxe said:

Mileage is really not worth worrying about. In fact a car that's done 30,000 is likely to be in better condition than one that's done 10,000. However there aren't any set rules and you have to judge each car on it's merits.

I would agree with TA - are you after any model or year in particular 400/450/500?

[jimothy]

They don't like just sitting there - mine is less reliable now it rarely gets driven. So I'd go for higher mileage over lower.

[Cossie.]

theaxe said:

Mileage is really not worth worrying about.

If you buy one though with, say, circa 60K miles which is more than acceptable, but then come to sell it 3-4 years later having clocked up 100K plus, would this figure be more likely to deter potential buyers?

Personally, I'd rather try and strike a balance and not only buy on condition but also take into consideration the mileage depending on how often you intend driving the car, eg, weekend pleasure and/or daily commuting etc.

[djpaulsimpson]

thanks for your comments everybody, i'd like a 500 but im not going to wait too long, so if a really good 400 comes along then no prob, would like to get one thats had any of those beloved gremlins sorted,,,,ive got 11 on my list @ the moment.,

P

[edtad]

Not sure what year your looking at but my silver 98 4.0 blue hood & leather is looking for a new home! 57k on the clock...interested ????

[bga]

edtad said:

Not sure what year your looking at but my silver 98 4.0 blue hood & leather is looking for a new home! 57k on the clock...interested ????

[plug]mine too [/plug]

[djpaulsimpson]

bga, yours is on my list at moment, you still got the original dash, ? & could you email me some more pics? engine bay, interior stuff?,

thanks
P

[bga]

djpaulsimpson said:

bga, yours is on my list at moment, you still got the original dash, ? & could you email me some more pics? engine bay, interior stuff?,

thanks
P

I've got the dash but it has no veneer on it (hence the swap), I'll PM you with a link to some pics & the good & bad stuff

Paul - yhm

Edited by bga on Tuesday 16th January 15:38

[moresauce]

I'm also on the look for something to fill the space in my garage! Looking for a bit of a winter bargain.

A 400 would be fine for me, so if anyone wants to message me any cars or deals they have feel free!!! I am also scouring the classfieds on here and also fleabay but want to back a car on condition, age is unimportant.

Thanks

[leetvr]

moresauce said:

I'm also on the look for something to fill the space in my garage! Looking for a bit of a winter bargain.

A 400 would be fine for me, so if anyone wants to message me any cars or deals they have feel free!!! I am also scouring the classfieds on here and also fleabay but want to back a car on condition, age is unimportant.

Thanks

Have a word with james agger, if you are after condition. I did and im glad. I spent so much time looking at crap car after crap car.
The condition of his stock is top class, would i get another car from him............yes!

lee

[bga]

moresauce said:

I'm also on the look for something to fill the space in my garage! Looking for a bit of a winter bargain.

A 400 would be fine for me, so if anyone wants to message me any cars or deals they have feel free!!! I am also scouring the classfieds on here and also fleabay but want to back a car on condition, age is unimportant.

Thanks

your profile won't accept emails.....

[moresauce]

Thanks,

I have had a look a James website and current stock, I am on a limited budget so can't stretch to anything he has at the moment!

I'm probably looking at a L Reg 400 Chimera that has got decent service history and had work done, seem to be a couple around so I best keep trawling Autotrader and the other website and of course the PH classfieds but if anyone knows of a car i should now about please do message me!

[redleicester]

moresauce said:

Thanks,

I have had a look a James website and current stock, I am on a limited budget so can't stretch to anything he has at the moment!

I'm probably looking at a L Reg 400 Chimera that has got decent service history and had work done, seem to be a couple around so I best keep trawling Autotrader and the other website and of course the PH classfieds but if anyone knows of a car i should now about please do message me!

I would recommend calling James and chatting to him - he usually knows of other cars coming up for sale or whos owners would be persuaded to part with them.

[leetvr]

Yes call James.
I got a 94 chim from him, he can find you a very nice car and save you a lot of time.

lee

[moresauce]

Right ho....

Seems James is the man to talk to then, I will get in touch with him asap!

[moresauce]

moresauce said:

Right ho....

Seems James is the man to talk to then, I will get in touch with him asap!

Have emailed him and I'll see if he can come up with anything, sunny days like today however cold make me want to buy one even more!

[leetvr]

He will find you a nice one.

[Rum Runner]

This is a nice one . My friend asked me to find him a good one at the 10K mark and this was about the best .
http://users.autoexposure.co.uk/class