Has any one seen this car about as I thinking about buying one soon and this might be a cheap bargin
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...31hl?logcode=p
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Has any one seen this car about as I thinking about buying one soon and this might be a cheap bargin
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...31hl?logcode=p
Early P2 mate - be careful. It's not had the DIM done yet, there's also the ETM to think about but the pegs, zorst, £14 ebay air filter and most of the rest of the car are worth a bit so it could be worth £2000+ if broke.
if your budget is big enough get the later 2.4. they never fail.
What is the dim and the etm id put the air filter on from mine and give it a good clean upQuote:
Originally Posted by M-R-P
always thought the 2.4s had a smaller turbo on
DIM (drivers information module - speedo) is known to fail on the pre 2004 models. Cost me 732.50 to replace :( ETM (electronic throttle module) is a known problem on pre-2003 cars causing stalls, rough idle, flat spots etc. Again - expensive to sort. Many early P2 cars get scrapped for these reasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by PUNTO60s
the 2004 - on 2.4 T5 cars have a KKK24 turbo which flows a lot more air than the 16T unit in the older P2 T5 lumps. But they're not without their foibles.Quote:
Originally Posted by PUNTO60s
Actually they do, they're just far less likely to fail! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by graemewelch
That's under-priced, considering that I paid £1100 for my T5 back last year and look what I've had to do to mine. It's a bargain, go grab it!Quote:
Originally Posted by PUNTO60s
So mine must be worth that broke then, given all the money I've spent on it. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by M-R-P
I think im defo going to look at it just would love to no what that red stuff is on the passenger seat
Red stuff on the passenger seat? the only red thing I can see if the seat belt clip button....Quote:
Originally Posted by PUNTO60s
Errrr, I've brought a replacement ETM for £70 and it's a DIY job to fit. I don't know why that would constitute scrapping a car and I wouldn't call it expensive exactly.Quote:
Originally Posted by M-R-P
Sorry, but in the interests of a balanced discussion I thought I should say...... ;) :B_thumb:
Go quickly then because at that price it won't be around for very long I can tell you. These P2 T5's seem to sell rather quickly even with blown auto boxes and holes in the body work.Quote:
Originally Posted by PUNTO60s
They must be popular for some reason.... ;)
well ive messaged him just waiting for a reply now
I'm not saying scrap it if the etm fails but imagine old Doris having trouble with her V70, taking it to a dealer and being quoted some astronomical price to have the ETM changed, or being told £750 for a speedo...Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesT5
Check there's no weird stuff going on with the speedo, have a look at the ETM - look for Bosch printed on it, not Magnetti Marelli, plug a code reader into it if you have one etc, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by PUNTO60s
Personally, I'd leave it well alone but that's just me speaking from bitter (and somewhat expensive) experience.
for the price it is im not bothered if it needs replacing as I will put it on the drive to clean up while I still have the c70 an replace parts that need doingQuote:
Originally Posted by M-R-P
but this is why I am on here for this type of input thanks
Don't do it. Why do you want an estate with a turning circle the size of an oil tanker anyway?
If you have to go for the 2004 T5 (with the 2.4 litre lump). It tunes better.
I have a baby and I go up to my dads a lot in Glasgow so I need to transport all the stuff u and down their plus my c70 with the t5r alloys on turns like a oil tanker to plus I prefer them to s60sQuote:
Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave
You think the C70 is bad - just you wait LOL.
Fair enough if you need the space - but really try for the 2004 onwards - less gremlins more power.
And there's the comfort and safety you get with the P2 as well.
I'd still avoid that one tho ;)
its gone anyway so ill just keep looking
If I'd known about the apparent problems that plague the early Ph2s I probably wouldn't have bought mine. Touch wood, everything is OK so far, but then I've not done many miles in it yet. I think it's healthy to make people aware of the common problems, and even healthier if the info is freely available for people to know where to go to get the right parts at the right prices and get the job done without having to consider scrapping a perfectly good car. But I would advise that this information should be presented with a modicum of caution, let's not let it become scare mongering! It won't do anyone any good, least of all those of us who own early Ph2s who might find they become hard to sell on (even if in perfect working order) just becasue the internets says they are bad :Handshake
EDIT: I noticed the red on the passenger seat. I can;t be arsed to go back and look again but it looked to me like red electrical tape, so would assume the seats been chewed by a dog or something (hungry child maybe?)
Hi there's always my P2 for sale:
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...-Nav-on-Comets
It's on Autotrader now and getting a fair bit of interest so just PM me if you are interested.
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A very good point mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gold 'N' Brown
For all the dodgy P2's there's far more good ones. It's like anything, you only hear of the bad stuff. Nobody says how good a lightbulb is at illuminating a room but when it fails it's "bloody useless thing" lol.
I like to think my P2 is in pretty good shape but then I've replaced about 60% of it in the last 3 years. Resale value? I'd be lucky to get £1500 for it. 202k miles, £270 a year to tax, group 16E insurance, p155-poor fuel econemy etc etc
I've put over £3000 into it so far and to me, she's worth every penny.
Don't forget you can fit a double matress in the back too.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by M-R-P
Yes I've heard their grate to s**g in the back of c70 isn't to bad either I've always wanted a v70 never mind a t5 in my mind the phase 1 c70 and phase 2 v70 are the best cars around bar from a gtr so ill keep looking for a v70 maybe next month ill have oneQuote:
Originally Posted by stribo
i can count on one hand what ive had to do to mine. had it almost 3 years now. remaped to 328 bhp. its gad brake shoescand wishbone bushed. about to get pads nd discs on front. thsts all its needed except for service and clutch. all wear and tear items. best and most reliable car ive ever owned
I thought you were selling the S60?Quote:
Originally Posted by graemewelch
I know a local car dealer selling a red P1 v70 T5 for just under a grand if anybody wants me to have a look at it, I might be able to get a better price.
Buy it and do it up, you know you want to! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by M-R-P
i kind of am but in no rush to sell and only put advert on here. i love the car but its not practical for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesT5
I can vouch for that, rather spacious in the back of them lol go for it you won't regret it but I would recommend the 2.4 t5 and don't rule out the ex plods, plenty of car for the moneyQuote:
Originally Posted by stribo
I'd like to mate but can't justify a 3rd car lol. It's that real nice red colour that looks awesome when polished-up :)Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesT5
So you can rent out some bed space to other oil tanker owners at weekends away as you will no longer be doing hotels once the coupe goes!Quote:
Originally Posted by stribo
Tony.