Buying a used car with decals - boy racer car?

[xreyuk]

Hey guys,

Going to look at a used Punto today, 58 plate with 43,000 miles. The pictures show it's got decals running down the side saying the word 'Dub'.

I'm not very technical when it comes to cars, so other than anything obvious, I don't know what to look/listen for. This seems to be like it could have been a 'boy racer' car and had the arse thrashed off it.

Would you be wary about buying it in such cases?

[s p a c e m a n]

Yes.

[spud989]

I'd be more concerned that the owner seems to think it's a Volkswagen..

[xreyuk]

Thanks guys!

[Robb F]

I wouldn't even be going to look at a car with 'dub' written down the side of it

[Baz Tench]

In my youth, I bought a used XR3i which had added stripes and stickers all over it.

Out came the kettle when I got it home and I took the lot off. However, it soon emerged that the car had been ragged to death in its previous ownership.

I was asking for it really. Lesson learned.

[s m]

Baz Tench said:

In my youth, I bought a used XR3i which had added stripes and stickers all over it.

Out came the kettle when I got it home and I took the lot off. However, it soon emerged that the car had been ragged to death in its previous ownership.

.

I know someone that made that mistake with a 911 - they had to pay extra for it.

Massive stickers saying 'GT3 RS' down the side'..................

[Baz Tench]

s m said:

Baz Tench said:

In my youth, I bought a used XR3i which had added stripes and stickers all over it.

Out came the kettle when I got it home and I took the lot off. However, it soon emerged that the car had been ragged to death in its previous ownership.

.

I know someone that made that mistake with a 911 - they had to pay extra for it.

Massive stickers saying 'GT3 RS' down the side'..................

Oops!

[angry jock]

xreyuk said:

Hey guys,

Going to look at a used Punto today, 58 plate with 43,000 miles. The pictures show it's got decals running down the side saying the word 'Dub'.

I'm not very technical when it comes to cars, so other than anything obvious, I don't know what to look/listen for. This seems to be like it could have been a 'boy racer' car and had the arse thrashed off it.

Would you be wary about buying it in such cases?

The Dub was a special edition by Fiat and from memory it came with an upgraded stereo and that was it.
I remember that one customer I supplied one to was in her mid 70s.
The decals were standard like that.

[anonymous-user]

WOT NO OMG FWD DRFT WPN CRU? Actually a Granny Happy Shoppa special edition? Darn.

[Juber]

s m said:

I know someone that made that mistake with a 911 - they had to pay extra for it.

Massive stickers saying 'GT3 RS' down the side'..................

This made me laugh out load, mrs didn't quite get the joke....

To the point, yes if it had Halfords decals, Max power magazine, or any non OEM decals splattered across the car, I would 100% avoid myself.
I think forum decals can be an exception though, you can find the cars history, maintenance and more about the owner.

[1441]

if it as a "Ring" sticker on the rear, don't panic its probably never been out the country let alone seen the ring.

[Condi]

A lad who works in a local halfords has a few scratches and dints down his car, underneath which are the decals 'Because race-car'. Looks terrible, and always make me think 'Because st driver'.

[anonymous-user]

Has anyone here ever bought a car from someone called (or from) Barry?

"Bingobrain blockheads often acquire
Black and orange cars
Premature ejaculation drivers
Their soft tops got roll bars"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzKB9Af6QMs

Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 18th January 12:13