Good Buy??????????

uktotty · June 8, 2007, 18:37

Full Description:
Manual, 33,000 miles, Silver, ABS, Dvd Player includes on dash removable screen, 17" Alloy wheels, top of the range Cliford Alarm, drivers airbag. Car is in excellent conditon. 33000 miles . £6,000

Anonymous · June 8, 2007, 18:47

Sounds like a good buy. Dont like the alloys look like they came of a bling bling hummer.

Anonymous · June 8, 2007, 18:54

Year? Is it an import?

uktotty · June 8, 2007, 18:55

Dont think so bud I think its a UK car.
He doesnt have ALL the history tho and the guy who viewed today went away, I am hoping to view tomorrow as my insurance cheque FINALLY ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rtbiscuit · June 8, 2007, 19:35

what reg is it,

thats not a bad price, just depends if there is something wrong with it.

Liz · June 8, 2007, 19:37

check the tyre sizes as well...another thing to add to the expense of buying if you want it to stay on the road - looks nice - my first one was silver

uktotty · June 8, 2007, 19:51

Its a 2001, what do I need to check with tyres?

markiii · June 8, 2007, 19:54

they should be the same make and model all round

front 185/55/15
rear 205/50/15

uktotty · June 8, 2007, 20:06

51 Plate, here is all the info

darrenjuggins · June 8, 2007, 20:34

Hi,

I suggest getting the registration plate number and doing a HPI check, I know someone on here does it, it's quick and will save you alot of hassle.

Better to know now if it's got finance and history, rather than later.

Also, get him to let you know where its serviced, if Toyota, then give them a call and ask about any warranty work.

You should be able to see if its a Euro import from the alarm installed. You will find that the Euro import has a holder for some money, where as the UK speck has the light for the Alarm in that location.

There is nothing wrong at all with a Euro import, apart from the original buyer would have saved about 3k in the process over the UK car at the time.

Only other thing that might be missing is the Roadster Badge.

Happy shopping

Cheers
Darren J

Anonymous · June 10, 2007, 14:52

Quote from: "darrenjuggins"You should be able to see if its a Euro import from the alarm installed. You will find that the Euro import has a holder for some money, where as the UK speck has the light for the Alarm in that location.

Darren J

Are you sure about that Darren? Mine has both, the money holder is next to the alarm light. s:? :? s:?

aaronjb · June 10, 2007, 15:02

I imagine that depends whether the person installing the alarm could be bothered to spend the extra 5 seconds to get the blanking plate out, vs. just yanking the coin holder out as it's easier to grab hold of..

Chris_h · June 10, 2007, 17:10

Quote from: "andy b"
Quote from: "darrenjuggins"You should be able to see if its a Euro import from the alarm installed. You will find that the Euro import has a holder for some money, where as the UK speck has the light for the Alarm in that location.

Darren J

Are you sure about that Darren? Mine has both, the money holder is next to the alarm light. s:? :? s:?

Same here - and mine is a UK car. The giveaway for EU sources cars (aside from the alarm) is they don't have the great big double d stereos and less badging. Of course, someone could have changed a UK car to this effect.

The only potential downside to an EU car I see is that Toyota UK seem to be the ones stumping up for engines blowing up out of warranty (well sometimes they do) if it is EU source, I doubt they would do this.

Chris

uktotty · June 10, 2007, 19:10

Tosser didnt call me back after arranging a viewing so I am still searching!

Liz · June 10, 2007, 19:45

Did you look at the one in Maldon?

uktotty · June 10, 2007, 20:41

Hey Liz
I actuallyy WON the one in Maldon, but after 15 calls I couldnt get the guy to answer so still looking babe.
Found a GREEN one yesterday at a dealer, are they a good buy?
Has leather and AC etc

Anonymous · June 10, 2007, 20:53

Quote from: "uktotty"Hey Liz
babe.

s:scared: :scared: s:scared:

Ohh, your in trouble now s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

uktotty · June 10, 2007, 21:14

LOL, if u are a bloke u are mate, if u are a bird u are babe. That's just the way it is mate.

darrenjuggins · June 10, 2007, 21:57

Hi woops,

maybe i'm wrong about the coin holder, i'm sure there is something different, brain has obviously lost it.

As for the EU car with warranty, Toyota are Pan European, meaning that all I had to do was register the car with Toyota when I purchased it, I had shed loads of work done under normal and extended warranty, no questions asked (plus new short block, cat and pre cats). So you will be fine, it would just be the japanese imports that don't carry a warranty.

Sorry about the money holder, i'm sure something is missing from that side... sorry... s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

Liz · June 10, 2007, 22:14

Quote from: "uktotty"LOL, if u are a bloke u are mate, if u are a bird u are babe. That's just the way it is mate.

Hmm yes, I have seen that film, yes I am female!

I am sure that my husband (Mister Rebel) will be along shortly to clarify!! s:D

s:D

But going back on topic....green is ok, I prefer the facelift colour green that they did but its not my cup of tea but they do look nice and its a rare colour - will get you noticed for sure.

Anonymous · June 10, 2007, 22:17

Good pic of Si there Liz, is he putting on the weight? Looks like a bit of a porker! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Runs and hides.

uktotty · June 10, 2007, 22:56

Here it is.

Just had an email from the geezer in Maldon

hi russell
sorry mate lost my phone. the car was sold last week didnt think you would have the money in time. sorry again.
marc

So the search continues

rtbiscuit · June 10, 2007, 22:59

the only thing i can deduce from this is, the paint work is shiny,

if you like it in green then go for it. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Chris_h · June 10, 2007, 23:03

Quote from: "darrenjuggins"Hi woops,

maybe i'm wrong about the coin holder, i'm sure there is something different, brain has obviously lost it.

As for the EU car with warranty, Toyota are Pan European, meaning that all I had to do was register the car with Toyota when I purchased it, I had shed loads of work done under normal and extended warranty, no questions asked (plus new short block, cat and pre cats). So you will be fine, it would just be the japanese imports that don't carry a warranty.

Sorry about the money holder, i'm sure something is missing from that side... sorry... s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

Hi Darren,

It wasn't the first 3 years I was thinking of - it was the mr T 'goodwill' on the engine in years 4 and 5. As this is Toyota UK backed - not T corporate global / europe.

But as mentioned, it makes no odds in the scheme of things.

Chris_h · June 10, 2007, 23:04

What is your max budget Totty?