Buying a Surf!

[Apache]

Probably only buy 'bull bars' 2nd hand these days.

Side steps generally get taken off and binned, and replaced with some less bendy sliders, or left off altogether.

[thom5r]

Where are they available from? Is there a shop that's affiliated with this forum?

[tillytops]

Yes Bull bars,side steps body lifts, snorkels and the list goes on.Look at the gallery pictures to get an idea of possibilitys.Maybe you should go and look at a surf in the flesh and maybe test drive so you have an idea of what to expect.

[thom5r]

Can you buy bull-bars for Surfs? The two in this thread are a bit weedy!

[Surfer Ross]

Had mine 6 years. First UK owner so they wont have been replaced.

I believe you mate. You must admit yourself that its extremely difficult to find a Surf without rusty rear chrome though. A good example, try finding rust free ones from a breakers.

[Apache]

Had mine 6 years. First UK owner so they wont have been replaced.

[Surfer Ross]

I'm sure you do get rust free ones, if the bumper sides have been replaced

[tillytops]

They are great trucks, bullet proof if looked after. Do a search on the forum and read up on them. Don't buy a 2.4 unless its had a replacement cylinder head. You'll be the luckiest man on the planet if you find a 2nd generation (92-96) one without rust on the chrome rear bumpers or at the bottom of the doors on the inside.

can i be a big head, mine has no rust whatsoever and its on a K plate but it did have issues Still massive bargain at £500 taxed and tested.

[thom5r]

I have one for sale and located in Bath currently. 2.4 Manual. Years MOT and 6 months TAX.

Can I have a link to pics and more information?

[Yardstick]

Wow, you guys are friendly!

The one in question seems really tidy and I was thinking of offering 1700 for it. But I'm getting the impression that's too much. TO be honest I think they look better beaten up anyway!

Sadly, I need to get a 2.4 as the difference in insurance is massive between the 2.4 and 3.0 for me.

So, the rear window can be lowered with the key?!

I have one for sale and located in Bath currently. 2.4 Manual. Years MOT and 6 months TAX.

[Apache]

You'll be the luckiest man on the planet if you find a 2nd generation (92-96) one without rust on the chrome rear bumpers or at the bottom of the doors on the inside.

Mine (93 3.0) has no rust in either of those places. If fact it has no rust anywhere.

To the OP, personally, I wouldn't pay more than a grand for a 2.4. You WILL find one if you look, but it wont be from a dealer, and dealer 'warranties' aren't worth a carrot so dont be too worried on that score.

You should be able to find 3.0's for les than £1500 if you look, and the saving over what you were going to pay will pay the difference in insurance for a year!

Dont be too worried about buying private. Just take someone who knows these vehicles with you if you're not totally confident you know what you're looking for.

[thom5r]

A NA 2.4 might be a bit underpowered for my liking.

I think I'll look into a viewing of Gnash's surf. A set of spot lamps and job's a good 'un!

[Mrbill]

I'd but this http://daemon4x4.org/board/topic.php?id=1632

I'd remove the surf decal off the side but i like the fact it has no ECU and the price is good :-)

[Don Logan]

Haha. Dismissed...

[Surfer Ross]

Maybe thats why this one on ebay is 2100 quid!

It doesn't have chrome bumpers.