Addition - V40 TDi..

[JUDGENINJA]

Talking of insurance, I've found the cheapest way to insure multiple cars is with a traders policy. The only car of ours they won't cover is the S70, as it's on business use insurance, but I can drive any car up to £7,500, and it's cost me £720 for the year.

I've tried this in the past, but couldn't get a recommended company.
Anyway total insurance on the three is about the same..

[Biff]

Talking of insurance, I've found the cheapest way to insure multiple cars is with a traders policy. The only car of ours they won't cover is the S70, as it's on business use insurance, but I can drive any car up to £7,500, and it's cost me £720 for the year.

Don't you need to prove your a trader to have a traders policy??
I've tried many times to get one but no chance...

[stribo]

I've tried this in the past, but couldn't get a recommended company.
Anyway total insurance on the three is about the same..

Don't you need to prove your a trader to have a traders policy??
I've tried many times to get one but no chance...

I told them I was doing it as a sideline, they know I have a full time job, I was put onto it by a mate who does the same thing. If they want proof, then I've bought 3 cars this year, and the Focus will be sold on, but, even if I hadn't, my mate and I will just write out receipts for each other to show that we've bought and sold cars.
If you want the number for a very good trade insurance company, let me know, and I'll PM you their details.

[JUDGENINJA]

I'm BACK...... Think I'm having a crisis I enjoyed the drive home at 70MPH...

Car still manages "immediate" licence taking speeds....eventually....

Overall first impressions are good, interior is pretty naff with a very basic equipment level:

• itchy cloth interior - not bad condition, but I'll have a closer look in the light
• Skinny Steering wheel
• Front Electric windows only
• No cruise control
• No A/C
• No heated seats
• No trip computer

Car has a variety of issues:

• Headlight cracked, with a very poor beam pattern
• Variety of interior dash bulbs not working
• Vibration when I press the brakes, emergency stop was OK, but slight pull to one side.
• Handbrake lever pointing to the moon
• steering feels a be vague and it does feel like it wants to wander

So I suspect wishbones/droplinks/track rod ends, a seized caliper or sliders, warped discs, handbrake cables and knackered headlights.

I'll know more when I get it up on stands.

So to summarise - I'm selling off a T4 running 200+BHP for a 100BHP Diesel........... how low can my life get? It isn't like I actually have major money issues requiring me to take drastic action!!!.

Good night I need to go and lie down and have a good talking to....

[M-R-P]

Wayne, joking aside, there's a 40 series or two in the local scrappy. There's nice black leather etc. Worth a look one weekend if you're bored.

[JUDGENINJA]

Wayne, joking aside, there's a 40 series or two in the local scrappy. There's nice black leather etc. Worth a look one weekend if you're bored.

I was thinking of making the journey down sometime, so watch this space... what are the opening times over the weekend?

[JUDGENINJA]

....it's got FSH from new!! Up to 203k

[stribo]

I'm BACK...... Think I'm having a crisis I enjoyed the drive home at 70MPH...

Car still manages "immediate" licence taking speeds....eventually....

Overall first impressions are good, interior is pretty naff with a very basic equipment level:

• itchy cloth interior - not bad condition, but I'll have a closer look in the light
• Skinny Steering wheel
• Front Electric windows only
• No cruise control
• No A/C
• No heated seats
• No trip computer

Car has a variety of issues:

• Headlight cracked, with a very poor beam pattern
• Variety of interior dash bulbs not working
• Vibration when I press the brakes, emergency stop was OK, but slight pull to one side.
• Handbrake lever pointing to the moon
• steering feels a be vague and it does feel like it wants to wander

So I suspect wishbones/droplinks/track rod ends, a seized caliper or sliders, warped discs, handbrake cables and knackered headlights.

I'll know more when I get it up on stands.

So to summarise - I'm selling off a T4 running 200+BHP for a 100BHP Diesel........... how low can my life get? It isn't like I actually have major money issues requiring me to take drastic action!!!.

Good night I need to go and lie down and have a good talking to....

Old age has well and truely set in.

[JUDGENINJA]

Other issues found:

Wiper spindle
Gear lever a bit sloppy
Rear boot gas struts gone..

Anyway pictures:



Inferior interior...





Condition of bodywork..









Couple of bits missing



However I did find this behind the passenger seat.. Bonus!!

[Slomo]

it needs some tlc.....

[JUDGENINJA]

Very true.... isn't going to get it though.