carl0s Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 £6,995, facelift gunmetal TT auto. She's got big UK brakes, active front spoiler, facelift everything, and the condition is absolutely spot on. The only problems are: headlights a bit yellow, but i just brasso'd them and they're a lot better. No ciggy lighter, and the intercooler is missing far too many fins. I have a good condition SMIC to go on. Condition is remarkable. This car has done 102,000 miles (on the clock), but the inside and outside are spotless, the steering wheel is spotless, like brand new, same for the gear lever. The radiator and a/c condensor are in great shape. She's completely stock, except I just fitted my Volk's. The ride is amazing. So smooth and supple - stock suspension. It really makes me wonder if my 105,000 mile car (the old one), which I bought with 58,000 on the clock, had actually done 150,000 miles when I first bought it. There are no dead LED's on the dashboard whatsoever. I do keep looking for the cruise-control switch when I come into 40mph motorway speedcamera restrictions though. Really really pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-DEK Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Well done fella!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz supra Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 £6,995, facelift gunmetal TT auto. She's got big UK brakes, active front spoiler, facelift everything, and the condition is absolutely spot on. The only problems are: headlights a bit yellow, but i just brasso'd them and they're a lot better. No ciggy lighter, and the intercooler is missing far too many fins. I have a good condition SMIC to go on. Condition is remarkable. This car has done 102,000 miles (on the clock), but the inside and outside are spotless, the steering wheel is spotless, like brand new, same for the gear lever. The radiator and a/c condensor are in great shape. She's completely stock, except I just fitted my Volk's. The ride is amazing. So smooth and supple - stock suspension. It really makes me wonder if my 105,000 mile car (the old one), which I bought with 58,000 on the clock, had actually done 150,000 miles when I first bought it. There are no dead LED's on the dashboard whatsoever. I do keep looking for the cruise-control switch when I come into 40mph motorway speedcamera restrictions though. Really really pleased Well done mate, Just goes to show how many are waaaay over priced out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Wow facelft, any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 it's dark now but I'll try for a couple. She needs a good wax, that's all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 A very good price, sounds really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 great price, get those pics up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz supra Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 [quote She needs a good wax, that's all : Keep telling the missus that ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 Here're some pics: http://www2.css-networks.com/facelift/1.JPG http://www2.css-networks.com/facelift/2.JPG http://www2.css-networks.com/facelift/3.JPG http://www2.css-networks.com/facelift/4.JPG http://www2.css-networks.com/facelift/5.JPG http://www2.css-networks.com/facelift/6.JPG http://www2.css-networks.com/facelift/7.JPG http://www2.css-networks.com/facelift/8.JPG http://www2.css-networks.com/facelift/9.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 The audio system is a bit smart too.. it's a Sony CD player, with a Sony MiniDisc player underneath, but the minidisc player is also a digital graphic-EQ display/controller for the CD player. Unfortunately it sounds like you're listening to music in a car - as it does with most car CD players, so my Clarion DXZ928 with the time-delay stuff will be going back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 hi carl the polish is on its way i posted it this morning . nice car btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Carl0s - I might be interested in the Minidisc stereo, keep me in mind. and when are you going to bring it round Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Congrats Carlos, looks like a nice one Dash lights should be easy to fix, but they are niggly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 My brother may also be interested Carlos Nice car too boss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 Thanks guys Thanks Peter! Cheque was posted today too. and Mike, no prob - I probably will sell it, but then with the last car I had to put the old radio back in when I crashed it.. so kind of think I might keep hold of old bits from this too, but we'll see. re: bringing it round well.. can I have some more hours in the day please! I've been wanting to fit my speakers since Wednesday but it's dark when I get home and then I'm round at my lady's house. If only Mascrat was a week later than it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 I really was lucky. I crashed my car on Sunday, and got straight on the autotrader that night. Saw the facelift car and rang him in the morning. It'd only been on the autotrader for two days. I did my shit re: getting old wheels back for my crashed car, fitted them, stuck the Volks in the Orion and went to the bank to draw out as much cash as I could, which was only £400. I then drove over to Kidderminster in the Orion with the Volks in the back, and fell in love with the car. Made a deal with the guy where I'd leave £400 deposit on the basis that insurance money or something would be through soon, and said he could keep the 17" TSW wheels & tyres that were on the Supra so he could get a bit more money. He was going to include the Toyota 17" rims anyway. I left my Volks with him and 10 minutes after leaving Kidderminster I got a picture message through on my phone of the car with my Volks on it Three weeks later the money was TT'd over and I picked up the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 Car had had a new gearbox which was thought to be needed due to a noise, which was later found to be the engine mounts (normal on a facelift car). So engine mounts & gearbox have been replaced. Drop-links went bad, and in fixing them something got messed up with the ABS sensors, so they were replaced too... The chap had spent some money maintaining this car. He's been driving Supras for the last 20 years but is getting arthritis (sp?) now so can't be doing with getting in/out of the Supra any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Congrats:) , get some daylight pics up tomorrow... are you sure it is gunmetal and not quicksilver have a look at the vin plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Looks really nice look forward to seing it down mascrat! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 The chap had spent some money maintaining this car. He's been driving Supras for the last 20 years but is getting arthritis (sp?) now so can't be doing with getting in/out of the Supra any more. Couldn't he have just got one of those chair lift things you see on UK Gold?? You know the type that lifts the olds out of their armchairs On the other hand you wouldn't have a nice new car Carlos... Congrats on the new motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Ian Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Well Done Carlos you didnt hang around mate LOL it looks a good one engine looks in a good standard condition too i like the Gun metal grey colour too Looking forward to seeing it at Musgrat next month OR are you coming on the Blackpool light run on the 28th ??? Cheers mate Ian psst !! still want them facelift rear lights off your "old" one tho LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Congratulations Carl she looks stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr keef Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Nice one carlos!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Very nice... looking forward to some daytime pics:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 you know what they say, get thrown of a horse get straight back on, well done mate that was quick;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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