Buying / owning a classic estate

[360beast]

Originally Posted by SalvadorP

That's way more car for the price than the other diesel engine. I like it.
Btw, does anyone use those headlamp wipers in any other situatuin than to have a good laugh with a friend?
I think mine came with them but after a front colision they took them off, but the motor is still there. I always thought it would be cool to reinstall them, but then I think: WHY?

In winter the headlights get filthy and reduce light output, they clean the headlights so you can see better. I've fixed mine and made sure they spray properly plus wipe and return correctly.

[SalvadorP]

Originally Posted by 360beast

In winter the headlights get filthy and reduce light output, they clean the headlights so you can see better. I've fixed mine and made sure they spray properly plus wipe and return correctly.

Makes sense. More so in the UK than Spain. We just had our first rainy day on friday.

[andij]

Originally Posted by baggy798

Oh just seen it's got damage on the OSR too!

I came across this one and was quite encouraged until I took a closer look at the photos. I can see damage on 5 panels! The price feels way too high for a car with bodywork in this condition. Apart from that, it does sound good.

[andij]

Originally Posted by baggy798

Pretty slim pickings at the moment. Apart from the damage to the NSR door/arch, this one looks decent. Headlights look like crap because they've got plastic covers on them.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-det...02210180859340

I'm glad you mentioned that there's slim pickings at the moment. For me, it's starting to get a bit repetitive. Seeing the same cars appearing and staying around, not selling.

It feels like the prices are all a bit much, but as I'm new to the market, I may be missing something.

[griston64]

Originally Posted by andij

I'm glad you mentioned that there's slim pickings at the moment. For me, it's starting to get a bit repetitive. Seeing the same cars appearing and staying around, not selling.

It feels like the prices are all a bit much, but as I'm new to the market, I may be missing something.

Most of the ones on Autotrader are dealers trying to make a fast buck at silly prices. Bide your time and the right one will come along at a decent price

The silver one is never worth 2850. It's a 1500 car tops

[andij]

Originally Posted by andij

https://www.gumtree.com/p/volvo/volv...ual/1445028629

It's been available for a while, and apparently there's been a lot of time wasters. Unsure if that's a good or bad sign.

I've dropped a message to the owner, hopefully they will reply.

So, this advert simply upped and disappeared today...

[baggy798]

How about 360beast's doppelgänger saloon?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204165617889

Good:
1 owner, 51,000 miles, good condition, unwrinkled door cards, 16" alloys.

Not so good:
Fallen headlining, slight damage to NS wing (maybe just trim), been off road for 10 years, gear lever cracked, auto!

Easy fixes in the grand scheme of things, not going to find a much better saloon than this..?

[griston64]

It's an HPT as well Nearly perfect !

[andij]

Originally Posted by baggy798

How about 360beast's doppelgänger saloon?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204165617889

Good:
1 owner, 51,000 miles, good condition, unwrinkled door cards, 16" alloys.

Not so good:
Fallen headlining, slight damage to NS wing (maybe just trim), been off road for 10 years, gear lever cracked, auto!

Easy fixes in the grand scheme of things, not going to find a much better saloon than this..?

I would be super interested, but one of my key needs is to transport furniture and a growing family, so has to be an estate.

[griston64]

Originally Posted by andij

I would be super interested, but one of my key needs is to transport furniture and a growing family, so has to be an estate.

You really need two then ! A saloon and an estate