firepool Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Hi all, 93.5 K reg, SZ, auto, 103,000km (apparently 49k miles true reading), black, BBS gold alloys, up for 5k Well, after diving this car earlier today, i decided i was going to walk away for the following reasons, apart from the excellent advice from db this morning:- 12" dented scratch o/s rear quarter very poor respray job on drivers door loose aftermarket front bumper/spoiler loose rear bumper evicence of rear toyota badge being removed and stuck back on whistling from passenger door when driven 60mph + Blowy noise from exhaust every now and then Speedo needle sticking at various speeds No documentation for apparent change of odometer reading Scratches on centre console under handbrake lever Apart from the above things, the car was immaculate lol I offered him 4.2k for it, he said he wouldn't take less than 5k, but in the next breath he said a dealer had offered him 4.5k so he could fall back on that. Did i make the right decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Did i make the right decision? Absolutely, you weren't happy with the car (and it sounds like most people wouldn't have been). Plenty of them around, you'll find a minter in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Yes definitely, the right car is out there, it just takes a little patience to find. I would start by checking out the Classified and Trader sections on here, I would feel a lot more confident about buying from a member or trader here, than any old Joe trader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepool Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 cheers mcanny, hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 ...I offered him 4.2k for it, he said he wouldn't take less than 5k, but in the next breath he said a dealer had offered him 4.5k so he could fall back on that. ... Considering the long list of 'observations' you've got there, you actually offered too much You can get decent, honest n/a cars for £4K This one was neither. I doubt that a dealer would offer £4.5 for such a wreck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 i decided i was going to walk away walk! I would have 'run' away plenty of nice soops around at the moment. Take your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 the mileage does not sound right neither more than 49,000 miles i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 This baby is only £4,200 (no offers!!) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4572832778&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 Be quick though - plenty watching and waiting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Hey firepool, that sounds like the supra down the a12 near witham am i right? i had a look at that and walked away! its taken me 8 months to find the perfect car. bought mine last saturday from a Jap place in Southend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 how about this for just little over 5k 94 model 84km Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 This baby is only £4,200 (no offers!!) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4572832778&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 Be quick though - plenty watching and waiting!! Now that looks a bit more like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Now that looks a bit more like it. I thank you!!! Would like it to go to a good home - make sure its looked after - cheap as chips if anybody wants it. Nice new TT exhaust ready to fit etc etc etc sell sell sell and all that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KARacing Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Take your time and find a good one. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepool Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 hey thanx 4 all the top mesgs, sound advice. i think i will take my time but already im getting the impression i wouldn't go wrong buying one here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepool Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 edd t - you walked away too right?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 how about this for just little over 5k 94 model 84km Something missing on the back of there Jurgen ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 yup i walked away, i didnt even bother asking to see the inside or take it for a ride after i saw the state of the outside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepool Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 it was pretty bad wernt it! only thats the 2nd time ive looked at a supra and i just had to drive it just to get an idea for the next one i look at. a just cant wait 2 get one now. but ive learnt a valuable lesson in dont rush, be patient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 yeh i know what ya mean. i waited for ages for the one, and i was lucky to get it, a guy turned up to buy it whilst i was test driving it, so they offerd me the car first and of course i said yes. but if ya close enough defiantly check out the Jap place in southend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepool Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 i go southend quite a bit, where bouts, they good are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 down london road, leigh on sea. near the elms pub. all the cars i've seen there have been real nice quality. heres the website, http://www.japaneseimportsltd.co.uk but hands off the black TT. cos thats mine im picking it up this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepool Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 lol nice one geez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Something missing on the back of there Jurgen ???? a trd spolier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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