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If it is the car down near Chichester be wary of the company selling that vehicle. I made an appointment with them the day before the 300 mile round trip to view the car - and when I arrived at their site everything was locked up. I eventually got hold of them on a mobile number to be told they`d gone to pick up another car and would be back in a few hours if I`d care to wait around. Toys were thrown out of the pram....I will never deal with that company but maybe they`ll be there when you go. Who knows with that view of customer service. I also understand the car doesn`t have air-con and the power output of the engine is `somewhat exaggerated`.
Ult-Jim said:
IMO the interior is 
although looks well trimmed. Plus 2003 car, 3 owners & only 1,500 miles??
The previous owner spent a lot of time and money on the car.although looks well trimmed. Plus 2003 car, 3 owners & only 1,500 miles??Basically re-built the whole car from the ground up including the "new" engine and interior, I think he took a bit of time over it.
Completely agree about the colour.
Having looked for an Ultima for ages, preferably part built, I am now sorted. My advice would be to first glean as much info as possible on the car from the pics and the description. Look at paint runs, rust and corrosion and ask yourself if the cars been a labour of love or just a commodity. If your happy then call the factory, they are really helpful and honest about the cars and can advise. A new engine does not make a car a 1500 miler !!!! Probably teaching you to suck eggs but its a lot if money, the wrong car could be an expensive mistake.
i wouldnt be too bothered about the milage, its very easy and entirely possible that the car has done only 1500 miles from new. A lot of people build an Ultima, then drive it once and realise they prefer the dream of ownership rather than the reality and end up buying a porsche with a lot more creature comforts.
I would concern myself with the parts spec and current condition rather than the milage. 1500 miles doing dougnuts or heavily being tracked is worse than 30k of careful ownership.
I would concern myself with the parts spec and current condition rather than the milage. 1500 miles doing dougnuts or heavily being tracked is worse than 30k of careful ownership.
Edited by hedgefinder on Sunday 24th March 14:15
hedgefinder said:
i wouldnt be too bothered about the milage, its very easy and entirely possible that the car has done only 1500 miles from new. A lot of people build an Ultima, then drive it once and realise they prefer the dream of ownership rather than the reality and end up buying a porsche with a lot more creature comforts.
I would concern myself with the parts spec and current condition rather than the milage. 1500 miles doing dougnuts or heavily being tracked is worse than 30k of careful ownership.
Very true people do exactly as you say - I just have a problem with sellers mis- representing their vehicle - a classic case of buyer beware, you pay your money and take your chance, if the mileage is inaccurate what else is, bhp, crash damage, etc, etc - the factory and mot history can make all the difference in your quest for the truth......I would concern myself with the parts spec and current condition rather than the milage. 1500 miles doing dougnuts or heavily being tracked is worse than 30k of careful ownership.
Edited by hedgefinder on Sunday 24th March 14:15
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