Couple of bangers...tell me what you think

barbiedoll

Thanks so much for all replies, you guys are the best!

Am off to tap Mr B for a few quid, I'll ring the fiat owner tomorrow and see if it's still for sale.

Will keep you posted!

Stigy

s_b wrote: »

get it nice and hot it will let you know if its gone
dont buy that kia whatever you do
dont worry about the cam belt if and ive never known one go but if it did break then it causes no damage so for this money run it for a good while before even considering such things
dont forget to look at the mot certificate in case any thing flagged as needing doing soon

lads dont drive sicientos where i come from as they are seen as lasses cars like ka's are

If the cambelt goes there's every chance it'll damage the engine depending on the car. Even if damage doesn't occur, there's the inconvenience of having the car off the road whilst it's repaired etc.

I'd either factor in the cost of a change if the current owner is unsure or says it hasnt been done. (it'll be around £200 to £300 on either of these cars I'd imagine), or go for one that I know has had the work done already, and can be proved with receipts etc.

Best not to tempt these things. I've had many cars and only had a belt changed once, and I honestly don't know how I've managed it without breakages!

s_b

Stigy wrote: »

If the cambelt goes there's every chance it'll damage the engine depending on the car. Even if damage doesn't occur, there's the inconvenience of having the car off the road whilst it's repaired etc.

I'd either factor in the cost of a change if the current owner is unsure or says it hasnt been done. (it'll be around £200 to £300 on either of these cars I'd imagine), or go for one that I know has had the work done already, and can be proved with receipts etc.

Best not to tempt these things. I've had many cars and only had a belt changed once, and I honestly don't know how I've managed it without breakages!

its non interference on this car
that means garage just replaces the belt if it went
OPis buying a banger for under £500 and you are saying spend £150 on a belt

Stigy

s_b wrote: »

its non interference on this car
that means garage just replaces the belt if it went
OPis buying a banger for under £500 and you are saying spend £150 on a belt

Which is what I was getting at, just wasn't sure if you were saying no timing belt breakages effect/damage engines.

A break is a break and time off the road nonetheless. I'm not saying she should definitely spend £150 on a belt replacement on top of the full asking price, I'm saying she may wish to haggle a bit harder, or look elsewhere if she's uncertain as to whether the belt's been changed or not. Or, if she intended to keep the car for a few years, then the change pays for itself in the longrun.

Barbie, also bear in mind it's beneficial to replace the waterpump at the same time as the cambelt as it's really a false ecconomy not to as you'll only be paying for the part as you have to remove it anyway. Also, tentioners should ALWAYS be changed with timing belts!

s_b

Stigy wrote: »

Which is what I was getting at, just wasn't sure if you were saying no timing belt breakages effect/damage engines.

A break is a break and time off the road nonetheless. I'm not saying she should definitely spend £150 on a belt replacement on top of the full asking price, I'm saying she may wish to haggle a bit harder, or look elsewhere if she's uncertain as to whether the belt's been changed or not. Or, if she intended to keep the car for a few years, then the change pays for itself in the longrun.

Barbie, also bear in mind it's beneficial to replace the waterpump at the same time as the cambelt as it's really a false ecconomy not to as you'll only be paying for the part as you have to remove it anyway. Also, tentioners should ALWAYS be changed with timing belts!

its £500
its got a full mot
its got 3 months road tax
its a bargain
its a steal
its the sale of the century
in fact forget it im not selling it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA7nHD5ORUA

Strider590

Without even looking at the links......

Italian = Money pit

forgotmyname

Stigy wrote: »

Scrap merchants pay £200 for a car these days!
Does the bloke need to be particularly straight, as long as the car's not nicked, a complete mechanical nightmare or two welded together?

I dont think you you would get £200 for these cars in scrap, They are lightweight and not a lot of metal.

He should be honest enough to say he is a dealer, All his adverts say private seller.
Even if he says its a part ex he didnt want so selling as seen etc.

I bought mine from a guy that was honest enough to say he bought it from the auction because it was cheap. When he actually went to buy a couple of vans.
Price was too good for him to pass up.

2 1/2 years ive had a pipe and new brakes. Terrible trying to haggle with him though. He was stubborn and barely moved.

Stigy

forgotmyname wrote: »

I dont think you you would get £200 for these cars in scrap, They are lightweight and not a lot of metal.

True I guess, but even so, these cars on the surface at least, are worth what the seller is asking.

andygb

Strider590 wrote: »

Without even looking at the links......

Italian = Money pit

Oh !!!!!! Strider will you grow up!
Have you ever owned an Italian car?
I have had 4 Alfas and never been let down at the roadside, and they have done over 500,000 miles between them.
The only thing that I will say about the Fiat, if it does not have a temperature gauge (just an orange light which comes on when you have boiled the engine:eek:) then leave it alone.

waynedance

Simple, the Kia for me.