Author Topic: Had enough of my four, either going to sell or break for parts (Read 3823 times)

flyingtele · « **on:** March 19, 2009, 10:28:09 am »

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?

paul_gt4 · « **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.

Driveby · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2009, 08:55:23 pm »

Good luck with the new car mate

karbon · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2009, 11:12:49 pm »

Good luck with it mate, just done the same thing myself.

flyingtele · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2009, 12:18:07 am »

heres a couple of pics

Jeff · « **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!

flyingtele · « **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

ChrisW · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2009, 11:39:05 pm »

Nice 4 mate, looks smart with the OZs on

flyingtele · « **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...

Jeff · « **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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