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Somebody buy this!!!! #1459545
23/11/2013 10:39
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Before I buy a second car!!!!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...COUPE/price-to/2000/sort/atcustom/page/1

If its as sound as it appears, its by far the best looking 20vt for the £££

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459548
23/11/2013 10:57
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Bargain by the looks of it

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459550
23/11/2013 10:59
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Holy crap, 60 miles from me. Tempting...

EDIT: Derp, 60 miles from NP20 3NB, way to get my hopes up OP.

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Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459555
23/11/2013 11:34
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Front end is so tacky though. I couldn't drive around with it like that or I'd snatch it up

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459557
23/11/2013 12:13
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Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: ] #1459568
23/11/2013 13:12
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Originally Posted by MarcT
Front end is so tacky though. I couldn't drive around with it like that or I'd snatch it up


How is the front end tacky?! It's a zender kit, one of the factory options. Not to your taste, fair enough, but tacky is a bit insulting to the large number of coupe owners like myself that have it.


Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459569
23/11/2013 13:17
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The bird poop might be tacky, so stick the original bumper back on before driving, only half hour job. wink

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: ] #1459570
23/11/2013 13:40
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That looks a bit of a bargain!



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Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459571
23/11/2013 13:41
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I think he meant the white stuff thats on the bumper? Can see it very clearly as im on my phone.

Zender kit looks fab. Its still a bargain!

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: ] #1459572
23/11/2013 13:51
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Now those are one of the few alloys that really enhance the car, lovely love


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Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459573
23/11/2013 13:51
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Bird poop - polite term for missing paint.

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459575
23/11/2013 14:16
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It's Hamsters old car by the looks of it.

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459576
23/11/2013 14:19
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Nope, different reg Joe, his was an R plate, I checked

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459577
23/11/2013 14:30
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Hammy's car …… sure looks very similar

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459579
23/11/2013 14:36
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Looks like a total bargain, but i`d swap the wheels or fit some bigger brakes. How is the steering reach adjusted though? Not noticed this on my car.

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459581
23/11/2013 14:39
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There's a lever under the steering shroud. Don't adjust while you're driving...


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Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459584
23/11/2013 14:55
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I see a few cars like these on PH from time to time. Always makes me wonder why apparently well looked after cars only have a Part Service History

Maybe it's my suspicious nature! laugh


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Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459609
23/11/2013 18:37
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Hey all this car is mine or was, i've been a coupe owner for 11yrs now and have taken a great deal of knowledge from this forum and to be honest given very little back. The reason ive had to sell the coup is because my life circumstances have changed a great deal in the last 5 yrs (2 kids + 1 missus and iminantly a new house)i can't really get two car seats in her but it is possible just not practical. Whenever we go anywhere as a family we take the Golf (more boot room)and i have covered just 16000 miles in her since 2007. She has service history until 2006 but my self being an enginneer for her majesties finest flying force there is nothing i cant do on her or would let a garage do. She is priced low because i've delayed putting her up for sale since the summer and promised the wife we wouldnt be taking it to our new house so 2 weeks hopefully. I changed the clutch and cambelt on her in the summer of 2007 so even though its done only 16000 miles time wise she could do with a new belt reflected in the asking price, she is currently sorned since August because i couldnt justify running 3 cars so reflected in the price. Shes had new shocks springs wishbones, droplinks, top mounts + bearings, engine mounts brakes, cables, exhaust, manifold,turbo and more so shes not wanted for much and is a treat to drive. But due to my busy life nowadays i havent got the spare time to polish her up into the diamond she could be. The "bird poo" is flaking paint on the bumper, a kindly neighbour who remains unknown backed into her one morning and this is what i was left with(though no damage to the plastic of the bumper as is original abs? not fg) the original bumper and wheels are in pretty good nick and included though i forgot to mention in th ad, the scabby slam panel was fitted temporely a few years ago and a refinished example is also included with the car, i just dont have the time anymore. She sold last night to a fella from Essex, well i say sold, she didnt want to go after we done the deal as he was driving off she through up an injector fault (first occurance ever) thanks to barnacle and his startrek software i managed to look a bit professional a told the fella i can get the injector swapped for one of my spares this morning, all sorted now and she should be being picked up on tues. I took £1250 for her was that too cheap bearing in mind the belt and tax? Thankyou to everyone on the forum esp barnacle, jimbo, nobby, patch, stan, bockers, begbie, suba, taz, kayjay, james and brinks. I love coupes and maybe will be back in the future i have first offer of buy back if this buyer moves her on, we'll see. I think he's a trader though claimed it was for himself so look out for T680WEU on the market and be aware of the belt.

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459612
23/11/2013 19:09
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Bargain IMO.

LOOKS GREAT!

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chevy] #1459613
23/11/2013 19:18
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Originally Posted by chevy
She has service history until 2006 but my self being an enginneer for her majesties finest flying force there is nothing i cant do on her or would let a garage do.


I get this, but surely you have receipts for the parts? All it needs above that are notes on what work was carried out when - that's all a service history is.


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Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459615
23/11/2013 19:23
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Of yeah got loads of receipts so many they take up there own fiat folder, 1 for receipts and 1 for handbook + fiat cataloge stuff. But the last stamp was in 2006 at 55000.

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459620
23/11/2013 20:04
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Then you do yourself a disservice, that's not a part history smile - it would even be full if it's organised chronologically

Stamps in a book on a 15 year old car for £1300 are not relevant IMO - buy on condition and recent history. (From someone who bought a 140k Alfa)


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Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459622
23/11/2013 20:09
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Well, it's sold, so congrats chevy. All the best with the next chapter(s) mate smile

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459690
24/11/2013 14:19
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I missed this by half a day frown
It sold friday night and i was going to view it on Saturday!

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459726
24/11/2013 17:05
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Ah, I couldn't make it this weekend and was going to call you about viewing next weekend! frown





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Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1459767
24/11/2013 20:39
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Chevy you work on Hercs don't you ?

Same here I'm on A shifte lol

Can vouch for this car nice example lets hope the new owner keeps it that way smile

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1473753
11/02/2014 15:07
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Clearly this buyer IS a trader, and as previous owner stated, beware of the belts that need doing. (lovely car none the less)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-COUP...t=Automobiles_UK&hash=item25898d9d13

and he also is the seller of this -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-COUP...t=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2588168d7f

Chrissy

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1474278
14/02/2014 11:37
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Looks like he is going to flip this at a really tidy profit as it is currently at £1800.......shame as I was watching it but it looks like other bidders will push it too high for a coupe that needs belts IMO

Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1474281
14/02/2014 12:27
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It has a reserve set so snatching a "bargain" was never going to happen anyway - the seller has a price in mind.


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Re: Somebody buy this!!!! [Re: chrissy] #1474291
14/02/2014 14:45
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Wasn't expecting a bargain as it was already £1600 when I noticed it but with so many watchers, 3 days left and it already being at £2000 this will likely go for way more than its worth.


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