hi everyone..

[progrob]

thought i'd say hi - i'm Rob.
been scanning this site a lot along with other forums in prep for buying a 4x4 for my work (do drystone walling nr bath) - cambelt went on pickup before xmas and been spending last few weeks deciding which 4x4 to buy - went for the plunge last thur and got a j reg 2.4 surf (metallic green ), and def feel i made the right choice...i love this car! never have i been driving home from work and not actually wanted to get back - thats how relaxing they are to drive - and theres even an armrest to the left so i don't spill me pint!
no doubt i'll rear my ugly head a few times to ask blindingly obvious questions (will check previous threads 1st), as i know bugger all about engines / mechanics, though am learning bits already from you lot...very helpful forum

[Highlander1]

Hi Rob Faltie to the mad house.

[stormforce]

Hi Rob and welcome to the forum.Hope to see you at a few off road meets at some time

[gwh200]

good evening rob,got a good vintage surf there squire !!

[nero279]

Welcome, you'll not find a nicer surf than one with 6J7 as the paint code

(that be forest green metallic for thems what's not in the know)

[joker??]

Welcome, you'll not find a nicer surf than one with 6J7 as the paint code

(that be forest green metallic for thems what's not in the know)

welcome from a fellow 6j7 driver

[smiffy]

Welcome. Dont be shy on askin questions. The post whores will answer even if its wrong

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

Welcome to the madhouse, make yourself at home

Oh and beware the Yeti


Trev

[Casey]

Welcome Rob, to a very usefull (and entertaining) site. And at the risk of starting a paint code war.........8L7 is best!

[progrob]

Welcome, you'll not find a nicer surf than one with 6J7 as the paint code

(that be forest green metallic for thems what's not in the know)

really wanted a green one - as soon as i saw it i knew it was gonna be mine! also in amazingly good nick - the previous owner really looked after it i think.- got it from a dealer which isnt like me, - so hard to trust dealers - but the 3 months guarentee swayed it. temp guage stays nice and low too...one question already - is it poss to disable reversing and door opening beeps easily?

btw its this one - they havent taken ad off yet!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=018

[Sancho]

Welcome along Rob.

I've got a 179 touch up pen in front of me right now and, let me tell you, it's pretty sweet.

[darkdezigns]

Welcome. Dont be shy on askin questions. The post whores will answer even if its wrong

that a hint?lol
hi rob

[STEBBO47]

Explain please

Hi Rob
I know I'm dim, but how is your new pride and joy 0 miles, 0 previous owners, registered in 2002 and on a 'J' plate. Please somebody - tell me !

Harry

[Tallyman]

I think the dealer means it was first imported in 2003. Seems about right as it would have been over 10 yo and therefore no SVA problems.

[progrob]

Hi Rob
I know I'm dim, but how is your new pride and joy 0 miles, 0 previous owners, registered in 2002 and on a 'J' plate. Please somebody - tell me !

Harry

it was imported in 2002, and done 142000 km. i think the dealer puts no info on ebay cos he doesnt want to sell it through ebay and pay the commission - notice his feedback is 0, but hes been registered a while - quite sneaky really, cos obviously you look at car before buying, then do the deal privately. his method has prob put a lot of people off - i was suspicious at first, but as it was local i had a look, and it's immaculate!