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Offline flyingtele

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Yes, its time for the old crate to go, might sell, or probably break for parts. 'Why?' you may ask. Simple answer, I have bought another one! Same year, model etc. Only this one has been untouched in terms of modifying. Original paint in good order, even original exhaust. Everything stock. I haven't got it yet, but when I do I will be sure to post some pics up. I will probably keep my other four as a parts car. The previous owner left the country about four years ago and just left the car, so its had no use for about 4 years.

Is there any harm done by leaving a car to sit? Or is it more just a case of checking the radiator coolant and changing the oil and filter? The car has been run and the engine is fine, and the seller took it for a 10 km run to see how it went and he said that it was fine, had plenty of grunt and made no odd noises etc. Upon collection I will change the oil etc and give it a basic service before the drive home. Is there anything else I should check for that could deteriorate through lack of use?
« Last Edit: March 19, 2009, 10:36:05 am by flyingtele »

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Re: Had enough of my four, either going to sell or break for parts
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2009, 01:39:05 pm »
full fluid change and an easy break in for a 100 or so miles and she'll be back to her good self. Had my CS after it lay for 3 years it think it done 1000miles previous to me owning by looking at the old MOTs cause the previous owner retired and bought a 911. I took it easy till i seen a Lancia Delta Evo on the M6 then the old girl got excited and left the Italian scrap behind. All the best with the new motor too buddy.

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Re: Had enough of my four, either going to sell or break for parts
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2009, 08:55:23 pm »
Good luck with the new car mate  8)

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Re: Had enough of my four, either going to sell or break for parts
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2009, 11:12:49 pm »
Good luck with it mate, just done the same thing myself.
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Re: Had enough of my four, either going to sell or break for parts
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2009, 12:18:07 am »
heres a couple of pics




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Re: Had enough of my four, either going to sell or break for parts
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2009, 07:27:07 am »
I'd double check the tyre conditions mate, I hear horrible reports about tyres over 4 year old ...perishing rubber!
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Re: Had enough of my four, either going to sell or break for parts
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2009, 11:12:30 am »
the tyres are shagged anyway, barely any tread left so thats not an issue lol

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Re: Had enough of my four, either going to sell or break for parts
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2009, 11:39:05 pm »
Nice 4 mate, looks smart with the OZs on ;)


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Re: Had enough of my four, either going to sell or break for parts
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2009, 02:49:16 pm »
ChrisW, i remember in a previous thread, i mentioned wanting to get a faff and you told me to pull my head in lol. Well, as you can see I now have two crates. One for parts and one for fun. Personally I dont think the OZ's go with the rest of the car. Maybe if the car was rally red/white and had a nice lamp pod they would look awesome...

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Re: Had enough of my four, either going to sell or break for parts
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2009, 04:38:05 pm »
? chill... faffs rule  :) i had a CS for a while.... I would have prefered to keep it BUT I had a faff and a CS advertised and someone took the CS.... my loss... Faffs are more updated ..CS are more cudos....
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