Chris V6 255
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poobahUK":zpzz5fo8 said:
If it helps, our current mk5 gti is a tighter fit that the Vee ever was. U don't actually appreciate how small they are until they are sat next to a modern hatch
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If it helps, our current mk5 gti is a tighter fit that the Vee ever was. U don't actually appreciate how small they are until they are sat next to a modern hatch
Chris V6 255":2urs3pcu said:poobahUK":2urs3pcu said:
If it helps, our current mk5 gti is a tighter fit that the Vee ever was. U don't actually appreciate how small they are until they are sat next to a modern hatch
That is very helpful actually. Good to know. I'm generally of the opinion that if a Mk6 Golf will go in with the mirrors folded then I should be able to crowbar a Vee in there. [cmilie=iconcheers.gif]
Samwilde681
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Dude have you checked the for sale section? the mk1 has been with the club a while, looks great!
So after a bit of thinking I think I've dismissed the Ph1 above as It appears that the cambelt has never been done in its lifetime. I'd forgive it if it's had one at 5 years and then not recieved its second one but the dealer isn't able to provide any evidence that it's ever had one. Too much of a gamble for me.
So, tomorrow morning I'm going down to Essex to take a look at this Ph2 below:
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/clas ... 004/934742
Ex-RUK car. Think it was Jeremy Townsends? Or am I wrong?
It's not perfect, needs a front bumper respray, cambelt service and has a small whirr coming from the waterpump but i've negotiated a cracking price for it and if it all adds up then intend to get it back to Manchester and then have the cambelt and water pump service down at Birchdown on its next journey out.
So If I go for it I take it that, due to it needing a cambelt service and a waterpump, I should just take it mega easy and keep it below 3k rpm with no hard accelerations? There seems to be very little evidence of Vee's having catastrophic belt, pulley or waterpump failures so I'm fairly happy that I can nurse it back to Manchester without it dropping a belt or pulley.
So, tomorrow morning I'm going down to Essex to take a look at this Ph2 below:
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/clas ... 004/934742
Ex-RUK car. Think it was Jeremy Townsends? Or am I wrong?
It's not perfect, needs a front bumper respray, cambelt service and has a small whirr coming from the waterpump but i've negotiated a cracking price for it and if it all adds up then intend to get it back to Manchester and then have the cambelt and water pump service down at Birchdown on its next journey out.
So If I go for it I take it that, due to it needing a cambelt service and a waterpump, I should just take it mega easy and keep it below 3k rpm with no hard accelerations? There seems to be very little evidence of Vee's having catastrophic belt, pulley or waterpump failures so I'm fairly happy that I can nurse it back to Manchester without it dropping a belt or pulley.
Completely understand you reason behind not proceeding with the mk1. I would be cautious too knowing the cambelt hasnt ever been done!
On a brighter note JT's BG MK2 looks like a cracking purchase. If you have negotiated a good price to include a major service then go for it! Will give you peace of mind knowing you have had all of the major work done yourself at the start of your ownership. I would also consider getting the clutch changed at the same time if i were you (if you havent already?).
Go easy on the way home. You would be ridiculously unlucky to have a failure but to save tempting fate just drive nicely
On a brighter note JT's BG MK2 looks like a cracking purchase. If you have negotiated a good price to include a major service then go for it! Will give you peace of mind knowing you have had all of the major work done yourself at the start of your ownership. I would also consider getting the clutch changed at the same time if i were you (if you havent already?).
Go easy on the way home. You would be ridiculously unlucky to have a failure but to save tempting fate just drive nicely
I intend to! If you see a slow moving Vee on Saturday between Essex asnd Manchester then you know why! 3k rpm max all the way.
Hopefully the car stacks up when I get down there. He's been very honest about it and I'm going in to it open minded and in the knowledge that it'll need Cambelt, Clutch and Waterpump straight from the off and that I'll probably have the wheels refurbed and the front end resprayed when the summer comes. It's not immaculate but from the sounds of things, it's largely just cosmetic refining that needs to be done rather than anything else
Nice to be looking at a car with a bit of known history to it. It's a non-plaque car being Ex-RUK. One of the mythical few by the sounds of it?
Hopefully the car stacks up when I get down there. He's been very honest about it and I'm going in to it open minded and in the knowledge that it'll need Cambelt, Clutch and Waterpump straight from the off and that I'll probably have the wheels refurbed and the front end resprayed when the summer comes. It's not immaculate but from the sounds of things, it's largely just cosmetic refining that needs to be done rather than anything else
Nice to be looking at a car with a bit of known history to it. It's a non-plaque car being Ex-RUK. One of the mythical few by the sounds of it?
poobahUK":1faqmxqf said:
Just for the record, JT said it had a plaque on it when he owned it (couldnt remember the number though), so someones removed it since.
Its an odd thing to do, but if the car is in good condition, its hardly the end of the world.
I think it looks a very nice car for the money (its criminally cheap!!), the cambelt is still 3 years over due but I'd be amazed if you had any issues with it on the way back if you just cruise. You would be the very unlucky if it did.
When i got my current v6, the cambelt was 4 years overdue, i gingerly drove it straight from seller to mechanic to get it changed, to be honest it would of probably been ok to get home, but i couldn't bring myself to drive a ticking time bomb with the risk of a 4-5k bill ahead.
Surely you will be able to do some research with the reg and chassis no if needs be? Would be worth clarifying first.
The lack of plaque is absolutely fine if it never actually came with one in the first place (ie ex - RUK car). If it did originally have a plaque then it would obviously be a question in anyone's mind as to why it doesnt have one anymore.
The lack of plaque is absolutely fine if it never actually came with one in the first place (ie ex - RUK car). If it did originally have a plaque then it would obviously be a question in anyone's mind as to why it doesnt have one anymore.
Samwilde681
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I know i've said it already but have you messaged Kevred? although I believe you're after a ph2? don't worry though mate, its well worth waiting for the right one. Does seem odd though doesn't it, in this climate you CANT spend your money lol.
Samwilde681
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Thats doesn't surprise me TBH :tumble: ..... there is another ph1 at west sussex specialist cars, he will do the cambelt before he sells I think. Its a ph1 though and he does charge more than he should potentially. really depends what your after. Always worth keeping a bit of extra in the bank in case :race: im happy to go have a look if need be for you? any chance to drive!!
Samwilde681
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dude, im deffo not in the know..... but I can take someone with me who is :approve: I did actually go there, its inside in the showroom but at the time was looking for a ph2 so I didnt look much. If it works the link is: http://www.westsussexspecialistcars.co. ... ars?page=3
Samwilde681
New Member
V low ownership and what I did see was in very good original condition. and yes cambelt etc done :approve: I wish mine was!!!
