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Feb 11th, 2019, 21:47 | #1 |
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Buying advice please
1993 2.0 wentworth auto estate.
Car has 140,000 miles on it, ive checked the mot history out and it has passed every mot with only advisories being new number plate and front caliper binding (2018) and brakes hoses & headlights ( 2015 ) i assume headlights been sorted as not mentioned since. There is one problem and the seller says it has a small hole in the turbo?.and shes been driving it like that for a year!! Now my questions are what could it be? Mot is only untill march which i dont think will be a problem. Should i consider buying? Its sub £500 but its a fair few miles away from me and id need to pay for collection. This is her reply I’ve got to be honest, I’m not really sure. The mechanic said it’s only small, and could easily be fixed. I have been driving it like that for a year. I can try and find out more information for you if you like. The MOT doesn’t run out until March. Thanks .. The first 940 i was considering has overfuelling problem and decided to give it a miss. |
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Feb 12th, 2019, 08:23 | #2 |
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I wouldn’t be inclined to buy it without seeing it. There are some complete wrecks out there. If it is as presented and a failed turbocharger is really the only problem then at under £500 it could still be a good buy. The mileage is quite low and adding the cost of an exchange turbo would still make it a reasonable buy. However, personally I’d want to know why the turbo had failed. I am still driving a 2.0 Wentworth with 263k on the clock and the original, untouched turbo. Premature failure would indicate the possibility of other faults such as a lack of regular oil changes or a cooling system problem. These might take it from bargain to nightmare money pit in short order.
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Feb 12th, 2019, 08:40 | #3 |
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First of all, with no disrespect to the seller, she obviously doesn't have a clue what the problem is. I doubt it is in fact on the turbo itself but it could be. Personally i'd avoid any car with turbo problems - once bitten, twice shy on that!
However, can i ask why you seem to be concentrating on 2.0 models? The 2.3 is much better suited to the car and gives better economy, insurance isn't wildly different (if at all) and i'd hazard a guess the 960 3.0 probably isn't much different on insurance either. Unless you do a lot of town driving, the 3.0 won't be that different on fuel either, probably better on a run than the 2.0.
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Feb 12th, 2019, 10:11 | #4 |
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Sound advice from both 'Laird Scooby' and 'Forrest', 'Nine40'. I would particularly endorse 'Laird Scooby's ' comments regarding the 2.3 motor, and if the vendor would also consider including year's MOT in the price, that should give you a greater degree of confidence in the car.
Regards, John.
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Feb 12th, 2019, 12:09 | #5 |
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Begging pardon but....simples.
Pig in a poke from a stranger. Could be a multitudinous nest of vipers. I wouldn't consider it with a barge pole. And many such metaphors mixed not shaken or stirred. |
Feb 12th, 2019, 12:46 | #6 |
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I'd be a bit more open-minded than some of the posters above... though I'd personally be after a 2.3.
Are you sure the hole is in the turbo, or could it be in the turbo pipework or intercooler? Easy and cheap to fix if it is in the pipework. |
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The hole could be in the exhaust manifold where it meets the turbo - not easy to source a replacement or as you suggest, in the piepwork and/or intercooler. Too many variables with the potential for needing a replacement turbo as well.
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With town driving, a 2.3 would be better on fuel for you as it has more low down torque which is handy round town.
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These are the photos - maybe someone can shed some light on which hose it is!
I'm not familiar enough with the turbo installation to know exactly which it is.
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