Thinking of buying a Surf

[speedin southwest]

Hi all, have been looking at a few Surfs, seen one I like which has an unusual red interior,2.4 limited? I think. It's on a '90 plate. Are these any good?

[phoebelala]

Yes, as long as its in fine condition and looks like an unabused example. Things you may want to ask the vendor are 1 has the head been done 2 has it had a cambelt?if so at what mileage.

As is normal, common sense is key to buying a good used example of any car. The 2.4 surf, is in general and excellent buy. Get a good one and you will be very happy with it.

Luk at tyres,oil level and condition,chek aircon,chek the operation of the high/low and 4WD IN A STRAIGHT LINE IF ON TARMAC and expect to have minor electrical gremlins.

Al.

[speedin southwest]

Thanks Al, are the heads particularly weak on the surf then?

[a.plasterer]

only some 2.4's.

[Bobby Doc]

I've had my 2.4 for nearly two years and I am still happy with it, I've not had any problems with it at all. Would like more power though, I would have bough a 3.0 litre but ran out of money at the time!

[SSRX3.0TDLE]

I've had my 2.4 for nearly two years and I am still happy with it, I've not had any problems with it at all. Would like more power though, I would have bough a 3.0 litre but ran out of money at the time!

Chuffed to bits with my beast.!!! ARRRHHH.!!!!

[ecosurf]

I have a very nice 2.4, probably very similar to the one you're looking at (mine's a 1991 SSR Limited, so it has all the same bells and whistles as yours, if some crazy Jap hasn't modded it!).

The head was replaced on mine, which gives a bit of peice of mind, and I find it more than powerful enough, though I don't tow and carry only medium loads. They're awesome off road too (in case you missed all those mud-coloured Surf pics that grace the forum!). Also I get around 26 mpg city, 30 highway, so that ain't half bad.

Need any details about the SSR Limited, feel free to ask.

[speedin southwest]

Thanks guys, may well be contacting you soon ecosurf!

[joe112]

Here's some useful info on what to look for and other surf stuff

[speedin southwest]

Great link, thanks

[ecosurf]

No worries mate, and if you see my truck around Kernow, give me a wave. I'm down there all the time, currently looking for a business to buy, catching a few waves, that kinda thing. My Surf's pretty distinctive, so you'll know it's me.

[sumo]

Hi all, have been looking at a few Surfs, seen one I like which has an unusual red interior,2.4 limited? I think. It's on a '90 plate. Are these any good?

If you want a good 2.4 have a look at pops one in the for sale section,this is a very nice motor.

[speedin southwest]

Will do, thanks. Saw a really nice one today, well up until I discovered the passenger door was rotting out at the bottom. Is this common and is it expensive to rectify?

[Woodzie]

Will do, thanks. Saw a really nice one today, well up until I discovered the passenger door was rotting out at the bottom. Is this common and is it expensive to rectify?

This thread is currently running
http://www.yotasurf-online.co.uk/pub...ad.php?t=19265

And i have had my 2.4 for 2 years and i'm very happy with it ....Its just my bad driving that gets it stuck......And its done 140000 k

[speedin southwest]

Thanks, guess it's quite a common problem then