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232452 · Mar 18th, 2010, 16:27

Hi everyone,

thinking about buying a 480 to have as a 2nd car / hobby (always wanted one) and was wondering if any of you have any hints / tips for me as I havent a clue what to look out for.

Currently have my eye on one that has been laid up for a year after the owner stopped using it, it still starts and drives but obv has no tax / MOT. The owner has never put it in for an MOT but says no advisories its previous test (he's owned it for 4yrs). The car is an 1987 reg and appears to be ok on the surface; also the price what should I be paying?
Am I being mad to consider this car or are they pretty hardy wee things. (My V70 is 11yrs old; has higher mileage and still good as new underneath)

Any help suggestions greatly appreciated.

AL :-)

Mar 18th, 2010, 16:27	#1
232452 New Member Last Online: Aug 10th, 2014 12:17 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glasgow	Advice please... Hi everyone, thinking about buying a 480 to have as a 2nd car / hobby (always wanted one) and was wondering if any of you have any hints / tips for me as I havent a clue what to look out for. Currently have my eye on one that has been laid up for a year after the owner stopped using it, it still starts and drives but obv has no tax / MOT. The owner has never put it in for an MOT but says no advisories its previous test (he's owned it for 4yrs). The car is an 1987 reg and appears to be ok on the surface; also the price what should I be paying? Am I being mad to consider this car or are they pretty hardy wee things. (My V70 is 11yrs old; has higher mileage and still good as new underneath) Any help suggestions greatly appreciated. AL :-)