Hi all
I'm the guy who entered the winning bid on the car you've all been discussing! Am in the undecided state of whether to go through with it at mo for obvious reasons. I am now aware of the ebay HPI check details and have given the seller a chance to prove the car is worthy. I was aware of the total loss, but was given the impression it was due to a theft. Does anyone know of a vehicle check that gives better detail and lists what category the write off is (cat d, c etc). I personally have no problem with a cat d if the price reflects that and the car drives straight/panels fit etc. Been there done it.
My concern was mainly over the mileage knowing the history is a bit patchy. There is a chance that this is a typo mixup according to information from the seller. I'm awaiting proper proof along with potentially further history through the supplying dealer (from the seller). I disagree with peoples conclusions regarding the steering wheel. You don't scuff a wheel in one place like that through continued driving (with your hand on top of the wheel - 9 different driving styles remember!). I put that down to a ring or crook lock damage or similar. Needs checking I grant you.
I am mainly confused with regards your comments on the value of the car. People seem to regularly comment on the high value of these uk cars (£10k+?? if genuine) yet this one is deemed expensive at less than 70% of the usual value. I am in no way an ameteur with regards cars and I appreciate this one is well worth thorough scrutiny (I also have an ex TDI Engineer to aid inspection), but assuming it checks out OK with extra info and inspection, does everyone really believe that its not worth the time of day at £7.1k with a cat d to its name?
Please don't take this as me defending the car or critising anyones opinions - I am just trying to reopen discussion to verify if the London - Swansea drive is worth the petrol to check it out or if I should walk away now.
Appreciate your opinions and apologies for such a long 1st timer thread!
Martin
