Any info on LIJ7144 Cat C 450chim ?
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Hi all
I've been a Lurker on here for a couple of years now and have actively started looking for a Chim this year.
In the last couple of months I've been to see a few Chims, but then I saw this come up within the classifieds (it actually came up a few weeks back and then was withdrawn - apparently buyer pulled out)
Anyway, I can see it's s Cat C repair, which from what I understand means was written off and then repaired. The buyer has a receipt from around 2003 for £15.5k for the repair.
It's very cheap and I'm guessing that's all related to the cat status, but I'd be really interested to hear if anyone from here knew the car or had been to see it or could reccommend someone in Tyne and wear that could maybe inspect it for me as I'm in Swindon
I emailed the seller, who seemed very helpful and sent me thus YouTube link ;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sTi2_6G-LE
Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated
Cheers
Graeme
I've been a Lurker on here for a couple of years now and have actively started looking for a Chim this year.
In the last couple of months I've been to see a few Chims, but then I saw this come up within the classifieds (it actually came up a few weeks back and then was withdrawn - apparently buyer pulled out)
Anyway, I can see it's s Cat C repair, which from what I understand means was written off and then repaired. The buyer has a receipt from around 2003 for £15.5k for the repair.
It's very cheap and I'm guessing that's all related to the cat status, but I'd be really interested to hear if anyone from here knew the car or had been to see it or could reccommend someone in Tyne and wear that could maybe inspect it for me as I'm in Swindon
I emailed the seller, who seemed very helpful and sent me thus YouTube link ;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sTi2_6G-LE
Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated
Cheers
Graeme
Thanks for the info
There appears to have been a whole can if worms opened up.
Fwiw, I've had a few mails back and forth with the owner and he's been very upfront about the status of the car and took the time to scan and send all the repair receipts and documents, so in that respect, and as it's a cheap car, I can't complain really.
However, I wondered if anyone had been to see it and what the general condition is like ? I noticed from the paperwork, the MOT's about to expire and I understand some small failures can be big bucks to replace ?
As it stands currently, he thinks he's found a buyer anyway, so this may be for nothing, but in case it hasnt, it's always good to know what you guys think
Cheers
Graeme
Ps, for cat C cars, would this effect the insurance premium and ability to change registration plates etc ?
There appears to have been a whole can if worms opened up.
Fwiw, I've had a few mails back and forth with the owner and he's been very upfront about the status of the car and took the time to scan and send all the repair receipts and documents, so in that respect, and as it's a cheap car, I can't complain really.
However, I wondered if anyone had been to see it and what the general condition is like ? I noticed from the paperwork, the MOT's about to expire and I understand some small failures can be big bucks to replace ?
As it stands currently, he thinks he's found a buyer anyway, so this may be for nothing, but in case it hasnt, it's always good to know what you guys think
Cheers
Graeme
Ps, for cat C cars, would this effect the insurance premium and ability to change registration plates etc ?
I went to see it last month and while it by no means perfect I have seen a lot worse. Cosmetically could prob do with a new hood and there was a bit of rust beginning to show on wishbones but no nasty noises coming from engine. It had a new cam not so long ago and new rear shocks. If you have search you can see some history from current and previous owner. To be fair for the asking price seems worth a punt
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