Addition - V40 TDi..

Post 729790 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-15 19:49:14

I know Liam and others are prone to drunk car purchases.... My fall down is surfing eBay when tired..!! I've just 'accidentally' bought a 2000 Volvo V40 TDi....... Oops......I know I'm going to hate it!! This make you laugh - Advert stated, "collection within 3days", so I tried to arrange to collect tonight/tomorrow. Seller just messaged back to say,"I'm not back until Monday" this gives me basically one day...shame I'm off to Wales on Sunday for a week then Yorkshire for 2days!!! Will post up my views on it when I get it home. I think I may need to accelerate the sale of the S40.... Anyone want a T4 (or the diesel if I hate it that much)...?????

Post 729799 by V70 Graham on 2014-08-15 20:16:54

Any pic's from the advert mate ?

Post 729805 by Kingsford G on 2014-08-15 20:19:46

Diesels r not bad mate,u may like it as well.

Post 729811 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-15 20:23:30

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Post 729818 by V70 Graham on 2014-08-15 20:31:47

Nice.....

Post 729820 by Harvey on 2014-08-15 20:34:11

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;729818]Nice.....[/QUOTE] Just don't think it's a T4 in disguise...

Post 729851 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-15 21:49:20

It'll be driven like a T4!!

Post 729920 by siamblue on 2014-08-16 11:42:32

The diesels are nippy upto about 80 then they seem to slow down lol,you could map it too 143hp up from 115bhp or am i thinking P2 engines again,the p1 might have only 110hp.

Post 729922 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-16 11:51:09

Who knows...?? I'm getting it on the 26th, but I doubt I'll be making any performance changes to it other than a set of wheels.

Post 729923 by stribo on 2014-08-16 12:30:58

I hope you didn't pay more than £300 for it. ;)

Post 729926 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-16 12:49:12

[QUOTE=stribo;729923]I hope you didn't pay more than £300 for it. ;)[/QUOTE] £310 with T&T. Just needs brakes looking at..

Post 729927 by jamesy12345 on 2014-08-16 13:28:33

I love a bit of drunk eBaying 310 quid looks alright that

Post 729928 by t5 pete on 2014-08-16 13:49:57

We've got the 102bhp phase 1.5 and its a brilliant car it certainly wont disappoint

Post 731526 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-26 21:03:20

Sitting on train.. Sorting insurance(£224 with 0 NCB...lol). Shortly be off for a 2mile walk to the garage to collect it. Fingers crossed the brakes aren't too bad, but I'll be giving all cars a super wide birth for the first few miles. (Pics tomorrow) Shopping list so far: 16" alloys - GOT Leather interior. Brakes and handbrake. I'll be doing what Jamest5 is doing by spending more on parts than savings...but I only do 4miles to work so I am pretty cheap anyway!! Plus at this rate this is the car that'll be going round TRAX!!

Post 731527 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-26 21:03:59

Hello Basingstoke Station.....

Post 731530 by Biff on 2014-08-26 21:10:52

Good luck Wayne.

Post 731532 by abdul on 2014-08-26 21:16:12

Good luck enjoy

Post 731534 by stribo on 2014-08-26 21:20:51

[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;731527]Hello Basingstoke Station.....[/QUOTE] :wavey::wavey::wavey: Sorry I couldn't come out to play, I'm looking after Charlie.

Post 731535 by V70 Graham on 2014-08-26 21:21:58

Let us know you make it home in one piece mate.

Post 731537 by stribo on 2014-08-26 21:23:41

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.

Post 731540 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-26 21:27:06

[QUOTE=stribo;731537]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.[/QUOTE] I've tried this in the past, but couldn't get a recommended company. Anyway total insurance on the three is about the same..

Post 731545 by Biff on 2014-08-26 21:40:04

[QUOTE=stribo;731537]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.[/QUOTE] 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...

Post 731579 by stribo on 2014-08-26 23:31:41

[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;731540]I've tried this in the past, but couldn't get a recommended company. Anyway total insurance on the three is about the same..[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Biff;731545]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...[/QUOTE] 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. :D

Post 731588 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-26 23:59:56

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: [list] [*]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 [/list] Car has a variety of issues: [LIST] [*]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 [/LIST] 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....

Post 731589 by M-R-P on 2014-08-27 00:02:06

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.

Post 731590 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-27 00:04:42

[QUOTE=M-R-P;731589]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.[/QUOTE] I was thinking of making the journey down sometime, so watch this space... what are the opening times over the weekend?

Post 731593 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-27 00:30:43

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

Post 731594 by stribo on 2014-08-27 00:35:34

[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;731588]I'm BACK......[COLOR="#FF0000"] Think I'm having a crisis I enjoyed the drive home at 70MPH...[/COLOR] Car still manages "immediate" licence taking speeds....eventually.... Overall first impressions are good, interior is pretty naff with a very basic equipment level: [list] [*]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 [/list] Car has a variety of issues: [LIST] [*]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 [/LIST] 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 -[COLOR="#FF0000"] I'm selling off a T4 running 200+BHP for a 100BHP Diesel........... how low can my life get?[/COLOR] 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....[/QUOTE] Old age has well and truely set in. ;)

Post 731791 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-08-27 21:41:03

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!!