V70 TDi 1998 25 - Non runner...sort of

joezinho1981 · Jan 20th, 2011, 17:16

Hello there,

I have a very similar situation to "Newbie selling £300 spares/repair V70 TDI in Wiltshire" only I'm in Manchester.

I bought the car form a dealer nearly a year ago, it broke down after 5 days...massive heartache had to go to court today. The dealer has said it is too expensive for him to collect the car and has asked me to scrap it.

No goddammitt, not if I can help it!

Despite a protracted court process there was no firm and final diagnosis for the car. Estimates ranged from as little as £200 to £1,800 to fix it!

I really don't want to scrap this car as there's nothing structually wrong with it but there is possible armegeddon happening in the engine.

Under the terms of the court order I have to get no less than £200 for it.

I implore somebody to offer me a sensible amount who would be happy to restore the car to it's rightful pomp.

The car is SORN'd with about 3 days MOT on it. It has not turned over since May but having pushed it recently I can tell you it has not seized up!

The car is metallic bronze and the interior cream leather. All the good bits worked on it before the battery went flat like the air con, electric windows and sunroof etc.

The car is automatic and the mileage is 178,000.

Please PM with any questions. I will try and post pictures soon but I am away this weekend.

Foy Bacer · Jan 20th, 2011, 21:11

Has it been properly diagnosed?
What were the symptoms etc?

Cheers

joezinho1981 · Jan 21st, 2011, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by chelle_belle

Hi John,

Where abouts in Manchester are you? Would you take £250 cash?

Hello there,

That sounds good to me, thank you for your offer. I am based in levenshulme in Manchester However i am away now for the weekend and will be available during the week in the evening. The car is currently on a driveway in nearby Burnage (as it is not running).

Please give me a call on Monday night (07799167837) if you would like to arrange a viewing.

Jan 20th, 2011, 17:16	#1
joezinho1981 Joe 940 W.worth & V70 TDI Last Online: May 14th, 2015 10:10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manchester	V70 TDi 1998 25 - Non runner...sort of Hello there, I have a very similar situation to "Newbie selling £300 spares/repair V70 TDI in Wiltshire" only I'm in Manchester. I bought the car form a dealer nearly a year ago, it broke down after 5 days...massive heartache had to go to court today. The dealer has said it is too expensive for him to collect the car and has asked me to scrap it. No goddammitt, not if I can help it! Despite a protracted court process there was no firm and final diagnosis for the car. Estimates ranged from as little as £200 to £1,800 to fix it! I really don't want to scrap this car as there's nothing structually wrong with it but there is possible armegeddon happening in the engine. Under the terms of the court order I have to get no less than £200 for it. I implore somebody to offer me a sensible amount who would be happy to restore the car to it's rightful pomp. The car is SORN'd with about 3 days MOT on it. It has not turned over since May but having pushed it recently I can tell you it has not seized up! The car is metallic bronze and the interior cream leather. All the good bits worked on it before the battery went flat like the air con, electric windows and sunroof etc. The car is automatic and the mileage is 178,000. Please PM with any questions. I will try and post pictures soon but I am away this weekend.

Jan 20th, 2011, 21:11	#2
Foy Bacer Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2012 16:25 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: newport	Has it been properly diagnosed? What were the symptoms etc? Cheers

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