Has anybody checked out this Chim?
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I've seen it close up, exactly where it is now, think it was in early January. My GF lives in Bury and we spotted it whilst driving by and popped in for a look. It's on a small dealers forecourt and they work out of a portacabin. The gates were open so we drove in for a look but the portacabin was locked and nobody about. The car was wet and the windows had some condensation so it was difficult to judge it properly (plus we didn't have time to wait around). It had no price on it at the time either. From what I saw and having now seen the ad' I'd say it would be worth a proper look... I got the impression it wasn't being used daily so it's been sitting around outside now for a good while....
(Although to be fair the seller isn't hiding that fact..). Would offer to have another look for someone interested (if they're a long distance away) but I'm away until the third week in March...
(Although to be fair the seller isn't hiding that fact..). Would offer to have another look for someone interested (if they're a long distance away) but I'm away until the third week in March...900T-R said:
Does look a tad tired for 39.5 K miles in places, I feel... Probably priced according to condition rather than an out and out bargain I'd guess.
It doesn't need to have done more than 39.5k for the veneer to crack and peel, the seat leather to wear and the owner to put it into something resulting in a rather large chunk out of the paint work. Looks like a fair price for it. Think it could be a nice car with a bit of TLC. Be nice to 'save' it. If the guy is a motor trader, he probably has a good idea of what someone will pay, so wouldn't think it would be an out and out bargain, but it doesn't look to sad at that price. Be v. careful of outriggers though. If not solid, it will very quickly not look at all like a bargain...
If you're looking at them, then jack the car up and get a sharp screwdriver and jab from as far as you can get over the outrigger as possible, so that you're jabbing down toward the floor as much as possible. Do this wherever there's a tube at right angles to the outrigger behind and in front of the join.
If you're looking at them, then jack the car up and get a sharp screwdriver and jab from as far as you can get over the outrigger as possible, so that you're jabbing down toward the floor as much as possible. Do this wherever there's a tube at right angles to the outrigger behind and in front of the join.
I went to look at the car yesterday but there was no one around and I would confirm Chillimans comments. The interior looks like it's had a hard life and I have only seen seats that worn on much higher mileage cars. The outriggers seem sound from underneath but are rusty under the waxoil which can be peeled off, and the bodywork needs attention as you can see from the ad.I spoke to the garage owner on the phone and he said he is selling the car for a customer who wants to get rid. It might be worth a punt if you can sort out its history and have a good poke about, but I reckon it needs about £2k to put right what I've seen so far.
HTH
HTH
Edited by Badmutha on Sunday 20th February 11:35
Thanks. I was going to check the car out yesterday too but ended up putting a deposit down on another Chim.
Pick her up tomorrow. :-)
Carpets need attention but the remainder of the car is exceptional (95 HC). I used to own 96' HC with power steering and I have to say, after driving this one without PS, I much prefer the latter option.
Pick her up tomorrow. :-)
Carpets need attention but the remainder of the car is exceptional (95 HC). I used to own 96' HC with power steering and I have to say, after driving this one without PS, I much prefer the latter option.
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