C70 T5 - check a car in Slough

HansG · Sep 9th, 2018, 11:15

Hi,

I find myself drawn to this car:
https://www.automotiveberkshire.co.u...=website-visit

However, I'm in The Netherlands, kind of hard to swing by for a look. If there is anybody in the vicinity (Slough) willing and able to take a look I would be so grateful. Just a general idea of whether the car (and dealership) are worth pursuing would be great. Any tips and info much appreciated.

Oh, and yes, I am aware the steering wheel is on the other side ;-)

Kind regards, Hans

Bonefishblues · Sep 9th, 2018, 13:46

Hi Hans, just fyi I enquired a month ago whether the belt change had happened and was told that it was chain driven...

Not saying that means anything (except that it hasn't been done!) but you are right to be approaching with caution.

FunkyMelon · Sep 9th, 2018, 16:19

Definitely approach with caution if they said that.

The T5 engine is not chain driven for a start!

Another numpty dealer selling cars they know nothing about.

HansG · Sep 9th, 2018, 19:44

Hi Bonefishblues and others,
thanks for your reply - and caution. I can handle some delayed maintenance, provided the rest is solid. Hence the request for boots on the ground, so to speak. I'm also aware of the MOT advisories.
Again, thanks for any and all insight!
Hans

volvoid · Sep 9th, 2018, 21:03

Slough is a complete sh1th0le and best avoided. I wouldnt bother going there to look at a used car at any price.

jasman · Apr 29th, 2019, 17:10

You can try Carpol Garage in Slough. They might be able to help you.

eternal optimist · Apr 29th, 2019, 17:15

I should think the car’s long gone by now.

Sep 9th, 2018, 11:15	#1
HansG New Member Last Online: Sep 15th, 2018 08:38 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Oosterbeek	C70 T5 - check a car in Slough Hi, I find myself drawn to this car: https://www.automotiveberkshire.co.u...=website-visit However, I'm in The Netherlands, kind of hard to swing by for a look. If there is anybody in the vicinity (Slough) willing and able to take a look I would be so grateful. Just a general idea of whether the car (and dealership) are worth pursuing would be great. Any tips and info much appreciated. Oh, and yes, I am aware the steering wheel is on the other side ;-) Kind regards, Hans

Sep 9th, 2018, 16:19	#3
FunkyMelon Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South	Definitely approach with caution if they said that. The T5 engine is not chain driven for a start! Another numpty dealer selling cars they know nothing about. __________________ 2006 Volvo S40 T5 SE Sport

Sep 9th, 2018, 21:03	#5
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	Slough is a complete sh1th0le and best avoided. I wouldnt bother going there to look at a used car at any price. __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Sep 9th, 2018, 13:46	#2
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:49 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Hi Hans, just fyi I enquired a month ago whether the belt change had happened and was told that it was chain driven... Not saying that means anything (except that it hasn't been done!) but you are right to be approaching with caution.

Sep 9th, 2018, 19:44	#4
HansG New Member Last Online: Sep 15th, 2018 08:38 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Oosterbeek	Hi Bonefishblues and others, thanks for your reply - and caution. I can handle some delayed maintenance, provided the rest is solid. Hence the request for boots on the ground, so to speak. I'm also aware of the MOT advisories. Again, thanks for any and all insight! Hans

Apr 29th, 2019, 17:10	#6
jasman New Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2019 17:10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Slough	You can try Carpol Garage in Slough. They might be able to help you.

Apr 29th, 2019, 17:15	#7
eternal optimist Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 16:19 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading	I should think the car’s long gone by now.

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