Bargain!!!

jon.bda · 4 Apr 2011 at 20:32

MikeHiow said:
assuming the OP can manage it all himself

Got the above, that'll do won't it?

The Funktopus · 4 Apr 2011 at 21:53

MikeHiow said:
It's cheap, but it isn't a super amazing bargain as you or the OP suggests, and that is most people's point.

You can buy a working one with below average mileage from a trader for £200 more: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...quicksearch/true/page/3/radius/1501?logcode=p

You also assume that nothing else is wrong with the car, something the OP has no idea about either as he's been unable to test drive the car.

£100 was the right money for this car given the damage.

I've left a message with the seller of that car to arrange a viewing. Hopefully they'll still have it with any luck.

MikeHiow · 4 Apr 2011 at 22:14

zipp0r said:
you're just guessing it needs £200 of parts, when mine snapped a cambelt (twice ) it took me less than 100 to fix it both times and that included giving it a service. £200 in parts is likely the worst its going to be.. and theres always the option of a 2nd hand head.

It is a guess, but an educated one.

A head set is going to be no less than £50, lets say 8 valves are going to be over £30 for eBay cheapies - more if you source them locally. Cambelt kit £65, Auxbelt £10. All these prices assume you eBay it or have a very good trade arrangement locally and that is £155 before you add oil and filter and all the other little bits like valve grinding paste etc.

£200 is almost bang on the money.

jon.bda · 5 Apr 2011 at 07:18

MikeHiow said:
It is a guess, but an educated one.

A head set is going to be no less than £50, lets say 8 valves are going to be over £30 for eBay cheapies - more if you source them locally. Cambelt kit £65, Auxbelt £10. All these prices assume you eBay it or have a very good trade arrangement locally and that is £155 before you add oil and filter and all the other little bits like valve grinding paste etc.

£200 is almost bang on the money.

Why would i be going to eBay and paying through the nose for parts?
:confused:

Joshy · 5 Apr 2011 at 07:28

jon.bda said:
Why would i be going to eBay and paying through the nose for parts?

You have a better source? :confused:

I've never had ebay noticeably beaten for pattern parts.

MikeHiow · 5 Apr 2011 at 08:57

Indeed. I achieve maximum discount at two local motorfactors, and eBay is usually still a bit cheaper.

zipp0r · 5 Apr 2011 at 13:41

ive had ebay beat motor factors on price on some items!

Participant · 5 Apr 2011 at 14:06

"Heyyy youuuu guys, I just bought a Ferrari F40 for £500 with 10 months MOT"

"Wow, bargain, good deal, etc."

"Yeah good eh! Only thing is, it's missing the engine, gearbox, suspension, and it's not actually a Ferrari!"

Ok maybe slight exaggeration, but it seems odd not to mention the cambelt, if only to add context to the OP.

Liampope · 5 Apr 2011 at 14:16

I know someone called Jon, same age, obsessed with BDAs. Didn't use to work with airships, did you?

shifty_uk · 5 Apr 2011 at 14:39

I actually can't believe the nit picking going on here or that exists with some of you Motors lot, you guys are such depressives.

jon.bda · 5 Apr 2011 at 18:03

Liampope said:
I know someone called Jon, same age, obsessed with BDAs. Didn't use to work with airships, did you?

I didn't mate!

jon.bda · 5 Apr 2011 at 18:08

MikeHiow said:
Indeed. I achieve maximum discount at two local motorfactors, and eBay is usually still a bit cheaper.

Then i suggest they may be humouring you mate!!!

MikeHiow · 5 Apr 2011 at 18:16

One of them is a very good friend, I can assure you they are not.

mattyprice4004 · 5 Apr 2011 at 18:25

eBay has parts you can get for much cheaper than at many factors - again I have friends in the business and they pay more than I do for some bits.

jon.bda · 5 Apr 2011 at 18:33

MikeHiow said:
One of them is a very good friend, I can assure you they are not.

How much do you spend with them a month you reckon on average?

MikeHiow · 5 Apr 2011 at 18:40

My spend is completely irrelevant. My friend runs the place, in fact I get a bigger discount (established when pricing up the Clio belts and service items) than my friends garage opposite who buy 90% of their stuff from there

Like I said, maximum discount

jon.bda · 5 Apr 2011 at 18:50

MikeHiow said:
My spend is completely irrelevant. My friend runs the place, in fact I get a bigger discount (established when pricing up the Clio belts and service items) than my friends garage opposite who buy 90% of their stuff from there

Like I said, maximum discount

Yet you reckon £60 for a cambelt kit?...then again, you don't know if its 8v 16v petrol or diesel do you really?. Points for effort though mate...

[TW]Fox · 5 Apr 2011 at 18:51

jon.bda said:
you don't know if its 8v 16v petrol or diesel do you really?. Points for effort though mate...

Why doesnt he know that? If I know that, I'm pretty sure that Mike does, given he's more into Clios than I am.

(It's a 1.2 RN 8v, btw - the only engine they offered in a 99 Clio RN).

Antipasti · 5 Apr 2011 at 18:57

[TW]Fox;18836147 said:
Why doesnt he know that? If I know that, I'm pretty sure that Mike does, given he's more into Clios than I am.

(It's a 1.2 RN 8v, btw - the only engine they offered in a 99 Clio RN).

Wow BMW knowledge AND Renault!

jon.bda · 5 Apr 2011 at 18:57

[TW]Fox;18836147 said:
If I know that, I'm pretty sure that Mike does, given he's more into Clios than I am.

If i ask him nicely, will he tell me how much it'll cost me to get the other one thats at the same place fixed???