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Newbie......please be gentle #1174013
20/02/2011 17:02
20/02/2011 17:02

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hello guys and girls,my name is Paul and i live in Dartford,kent.I am looking for a 20vt with a budget of about 3k and wonder if anyone knows this car....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...cksearch/true/postcode/ba147ez?logcode=p

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1174030
20/02/2011 17:31
20/02/2011 17:31

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Welcome. I think I've seen it once before but I've no idea who it belongs to.

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1174042
20/02/2011 18:02
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hi and welcome..

looks nice though its a lot of money for a standard 5 speed, get someone that knows the cars well to view with/for you if you can.have you read the buyers guide on here? it would be a good idea.


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Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1174091
20/02/2011 19:30
20/02/2011 19:30

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It is on the steep side for a 5 speed 20vt.
You could be looking at a tidy plus or 6 speed on a late plate with similar miles for similar money.


Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1174102
20/02/2011 19:48
20/02/2011 19:48

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welcome and good luck matey, you've come to the right place! read the buyers guides wink

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1174115
20/02/2011 20:32
20/02/2011 20:32
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Hi Paul
Manchester's not exactly round the corner should it turn out to be in the flesh a bit of a dog. And like others have said for that sort of money you'd want to know a bit more detail such as close up of the bodywork condition not the sales spiel(the pics aren't that great to really tell for sure) plus to know the maintenance history of whats been renewed when e.g. when the belts were last changed etc. as this'll add £400 to the bill if due.

Buying off a club member where the people know the car from old if probably safest bet. Like it's been said the buyers guide is a good start. Sometimes Joe of Countrycrusing or Rog of PowerItalia might know someone selling a good one.

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1174116
20/02/2011 20:32
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Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1174120
20/02/2011 20:43
20/02/2011 20:43

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thanks Carlito,ive got this on my watch list but dont really like the front bonnet

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1174123
20/02/2011 20:57
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Welcome to the forum. For that money you're looking at a late Plus or LE, or a very nice 20vt-6.

Good luck in your search smile

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1174265
21/02/2011 09:07
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As others have said - looks overpriced, unless theres more been done than the advert says.

And "trip computer"... unless I'm wrong, I've never heard of these being fitted?

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: srm6] #1174291
21/02/2011 09:52
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Originally Posted by srm6
And "trip computer"... unless I'm wrong, I've never heard of these being fitted?


Your not wrong smile


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Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1174295
21/02/2011 09:53
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66Shark

Welcome to the forum - Now join the club www.fiatcoupeclub.org laugh Make use of some of the good discounts for when you get your coupe!

Rule No1
Dont Rush into buying a coupe

Rule No2
Check your oil

Best of luck thumb


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Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: MarioCirillo] #1174504
21/02/2011 17:07
21/02/2011 17:07

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Welcome to the forum matey!!
However,,,,,,,dont do it they are more trouble than a mother in law,wife,kid,dalmation wrapped into one big nasty pound sapping parcel!!!!!! Get a Jap,steer clear!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly mark my words,you will regret it ,trust me!!!!!!
My name is Paul,im going to buy a Yaris!!!!!!!! rotate

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1174731
21/02/2011 23:05
21/02/2011 23:05

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I dont know the car but I can tell you if you go and see it or communicate with the buyer ask if he/she knows if the rims aren't buckled. When I bought my LE, with same alloys (Eta Beta Alnairs) all 4 were buckled. I think they are made from a soft alloy and/or not alot of support between the spokes. Having said all that to me the coupe looks wonderful on 5 spoke alloys, IMHO.

I guess you want broom yellow, but this one has a good spec, although I dont necessarily recommend ebay for buying cars.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Coupe-20...t=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27b8d54d8d


needs a re-spray at some stage.

good luck mate.

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1174841
22/02/2011 10:39
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Originally Posted by AndyEssex
I guess you want broom yellow, but this one has a good spec, although I dont necessarily recommend ebay for buying cars.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Coupe-20...t=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27b8d54d8d


That's also advertised on here, so a genuine enthusiast owner, not an 'ebay special'

http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1154328#Post1154328

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1176866
25/02/2011 16:57
25/02/2011 16:57

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thanks everyone for the advice, am now a proud coupe owner bought from a forum member.

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1177533
27/02/2011 07:45
27/02/2011 07:45

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Nice one. Now get some pics up laugh

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1177565
27/02/2011 10:50
27/02/2011 10:50

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Oh dear!!!!!!! Im old and wise you will look back and say "I wish I had listened to the blind old fossil"
Anyway too late now ,you are automotively doomed! Prepare to sell your woman/man,children,pets,house,arse,.
Welcome to the paranoid ridden realms of coop ownership matey,enjoy the ride,check your oil and make sure your nuts are tight!!!! thumb

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1177596
27/02/2011 11:53
27/02/2011 11:53

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.... and make sure your bonnet is shut properly!

Seriously though, welcome aboard thumb . Nice to have another owner in Kent, so hope to see you around. What model and colour have you bought?

Any advice you need will be found on these pages. Good luck,

Tim

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1177606
27/02/2011 12:07
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Think he bought Danielthemanuals yellow 20vt Tim. If it's anything like his old VIS that I have it'll be a good one thumb

Yellow, we all know it makes sense evil

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: Hovedan] #1178141
28/02/2011 17:05
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If I see a flying Custard on the M2 I can provide the green rhubarb!!

Re: Newbie......please be gentle [Re: ] #1178151
28/02/2011 17:26
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Originally Posted by tim42
If I see a flying Custard on the M2 I can provide the green rhubarb!!


Welcome to the view from my house smile


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