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Originally posted by Animal Mother
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Thats not tatty. If you want to see a tatty Surf, I'll put up pics of mine at the weekend! -
Why post all the pictures again mate? It just takes up a lot of unnecessary space on the page.Originally posted by Neil.a View Post'Tis better to sting than to be stung!Comment
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I think quite a lot of the damage has been caused by an over-enthusiastic attempt at valeting. The paint loss on the wheelarch and front looks like steam cleaner damage. The spare tyre has been partially 'tarted up' and the engine bay looks a bit too shiney.Comment
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Yeah, he's been in there with the polish, but, isn't that what you do when selling a car, as long as it does what it says on the tin I think its a bargain, these cars are all old so I wouldn't give a damn about dings etc, I expect them, not everyone is a car enthusiast. HComment
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Jeeze if it was a members truck you would all be saying, "wow what a bargain, great truck" bla bla bla. It's a 3rd gen for 2k ffs.
Go and see it/test drive it. Theres 2nd gen sellers asking more than that.
###### great price as a serious buyer you have to at least give it a chance.
You will have a grand in your pocket to make it sweet and still be on a 3k budget.
You could lift it and fit 33s for that kind of spare.Last edited by yoshie; 29 October 2010, 10:29.BrianComment
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nice find i would buy it no dowt
puddlesurfer thats not me mate
am not die lex sick its you that cant read mateComment
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Brian, whilst I agree with the sentiment (very cheap, possibly worth a punt if you dont mind having to do a bit of work - which could turn out to be a lot of hidden work).
I did contact the guy several times to ask about any accident history / if the front shunt (which looks tidier on these pics incidentally) had done any damage underneath, and twice he avoided answering, and once ignored my request for that info.
Thats why I didn't bother going for a look. It *could* be that its OK and he's just a bit non-communicative, but it would be a right PITA if someone was to travel a few hundred miles to find something that is carrying serious damage. I wasn't in a rush, and there's plenty of trucks out there.
(NOT that I'm saying it is carrying serious damage, I was put off by his not answering my questions directly. he could have just said 'no accident damage', or 'yes, it's had blah blah but been repaired' - then I probably would have gone for a look)Cutting steps in the roof of the worldComment
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FFS is this thread still going?!
If you want a cheap 3rd gen, go buy it.
Pay the subscription fee with the money you've saved and get some repect back.
I only paid 38k for my house ten years ago when all the others were over 45k and it hasn't fallen down or blown up yet!Comment
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Save your pennies and buy Scorpions truck - you can't go wrong“Do or do not... there is no try.”Comment
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This is my point, how can't he go wrong.Originally posted by puddlesurfer View Post
How do you qualify that statement/advice to a potenial buyer?
Is Jims a fine looking 2nd gen; Yes
Is Jim a decent fella; Yes { I have actually met and spent time with the guy}
Will Jim give you a warranty; Will he FBrianComment
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I think you have to pay extra for that!Originally posted by yoshie View Post
I meant he's a good guy, who has a good looking truck which he's obviously has looked after - it should be a good buy - will you need to spend money to keep it on the road? probably, it's an old truck. Is it a total ringer - No“Do or do not... there is no try.”Comment
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