Just bought 2gen 1992

[mckirdy-services]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...4585%26fvi%3D1

Hi all

I have just bought the above 2.4 surf 145,814 Miles on clock. only £1000 which I don't think is bad.

Bit annoyed as there is a 3 Gen on here I want, I thought it had sold so bid on the 2gen. 20 minutes later i realized it wasn't sold, damn. I might still get the 3gen and then sell on 2gen mmm what to do...

Anyway. I have never owned a surf till now, and although I have read most of the threads particularly the what to check for. Is there anything else specific to this model that I should check when I pick it up.

Thanks
Sean

[Highlander1]

All the best you will have fun with the od truck hope it runs trouble free for you for many moons to come.
Cheers JB

[nero279]

Just make sure there's no signs that it's overheated and that nothing appears to leak. Looks tidy from here though other than the missing side steps, but i guess it's up to you if you want them or not. There's so many people taking them off anyway you should be able to pick some up for a few quid, if you wanted them.

[Tallyman]

Congratulations on your purchase. Now complain that the advert is in error as 2nd Gens do not have ABS!!

[nero279]

Congratulations on your purchase. Now complain that the advert is in error as 2nd Gens do not have ABS!!

...or auto free-wheeling hubs...

[mckirdy-services]

Congratulations on your purchase. Now complain that the advert is in error as 2nd Gens do not have ABS!!

What! no ABS .......honestly?

I have had vehicles before without ABS and since i have always got ones with it as i find it makes a big difference.

[Sancho]

What! no ABS .......honestly?

I have had vehicles before without ABS and since i have always got ones with it as i find it makes a big difference.

Nope. When you go to get it, take it for a little run with the seller, go up to about 50 and stamp on the brakes. When he stops screaming, ask about the ABS.

What's with the weird 1970s registration number?

[PDR]

You could always back out of the e-bay deal on the grounds that it is not as described in the listing… then just go and buy the 3rd Gen.

[Chillitt]

Why is he selling it so fast? And why is it the same pictures? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=230203708817 Is it 2 IDs for the same seller?

[Sancho]

Why is he selling it so fast? And why is it the same pictures? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=230203708817 Is it 2 IDs for the same seller?

There's something in his questions about it. Says he bought it before Christmas then found out he couldn't get insured?????

[yoshie]

he bought it on 20th Dec with no tax he sold it with no tax so he has never driven it? How does he know it has no faults I smell a rat walk away and buy a 3.0ltr mate

[mckirdy-services]

...or auto free-wheeling hubs...

Im not sure what auto free-wheeling hubs are ! but its not something that i was too botheres about.

However ABS is a must. I didint know the 2gen 1992 didint have ABS, The ad said it did so i asumed it it.. Im sure i have seen 2gen's before advertised with ABS or is it just the year?

What are auto free wheeling hubs? or am i being a bit thick?

I was going up there tomorow weather permitting! its 305 miles form here which is a long way to go for a wasted journey.


Just read last few replys... definatly not right.. it dosent add up, and ABS is not listed on previous listing.

I will email him and see what he says

thanks guys

[TonyN]

No 2nd Gen ever had ABS, its an error/lie

Hasn't got Auto freewheeling hubs either, if it did the front hubs caps wouldn't fit!!

If you REALLY want to picky, they are only standard Toyota alloys, nothing 'big' about them. Also has saggy rear springs and the side steps are missing.

But nice truck though.

Im not sure what auto free-wheeling hubs are ! but its not something that i was too botheres about.

However ABS is a must. I didint know the 2gen 1992 didint have ABS, The ad said it did so i asumed it it.. Im sure i have seen 2gen's before advertised with ABS or is it just the year?

What are auto free wheeling hubs? or am i being a bit thick?

I was going up there tomorow weather permitting! its 305 miles form here which is a long way to go for a wasted journey.


Just read last few replys... definatly not right.. it dosent add up, and ABS is not listed on previous listing.

I will email him and see what he says

thanks guys

[mckirdy-services]

Bidder Bid Amount Bid Time

mckirdy-services( 9 ) £1,000.00 10-Jan-08 21:35:02 GMT



mckirdy-services( 9 ) £600.00 10-Jan-08 21:33:48 GMT



private listing - bidders' identities protected £150.00 10-Jan-08 17:02:08 GMT


Starting Price £10.00 10-Jan-08 11:40:55 GMT



If you and another bidder placed the same bid amount, the earlier bid takes priority. You can retract your bid under certain circumstances only.



Bid retraction and cancellation history

Bidder Action / Explanation Date of Bid and Retraction
private listing -- bidders identities protected Cancelled: £1,020.00
Explanation:not contacted prior to bidding Bid:10-Jan-08 21:42:06 GMT
Cancelled: 10-Jan-08 21:45:43 GMT

I have looked over the listings again (both) and noticed this.

Maybe I'm being skeptical but it looks like he tried to increase my bid amounts then withdrew the bid when it showed what my maximum bid was.

I have emailed him but looking at this and above replies i think i would be stupid to accept the surf.

I have never had any problems in ebay before everything i have bought only 9 things mind but including a boat and van have been pukka. Always good people. hmmmm

I don't like dishonest people..

Thanks guys for all your help

[RodLeach]

That Surf was on here a little while back - another guy looking for one or something!

It was deffo on here an was made out to be a bit dodgy then!

AVOID