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Been looking on autotrader, ebay, gumtree, facebook and other sites for a 2003 - 2006 black Toyota MR2 with FSH, clean MOT history/fixed problems, black or blue leather interior, a spoiler and black alloys under 100k on the clock for £6k or under.
Believe it or not, a month ago, I found one of the TF300 range which matches my description (70k on the clock) going for just under £5k. It's still available now but the only thing is, on this year's advisory on the MOT gov site, it says "oil leak".
I spoke to the seller about it, and he goes "there is no oil leak". After another 8 emails of me saying "mate, it's on advisories on gov website, just tell me and at least it's a head's up", he was still saying the same thing over and over - "there is no oil leak".
I asked for the mechanic's number so I could speak to him instead, and get this, I get a reply of... "I'm a registered mechanic with my own garage, I did the MOT. I can do it again if you send me 40 quid."
Told him "shove it up ur arse. I know a con when I see one."
But now, after another 2 weeks of this conversation, temptation is arising. Do I look past the absolute f
king prick who's selling it and just go with someone who's in the know to look at the car, or do I steer clear?
It's just that that is the only one I've come across after months of searching.
Part B of question) Does anyone know of a legit MR2 (doesn't have to be a TF300) that matches my description?
Believe it or not, a month ago, I found one of the TF300 range which matches my description (70k on the clock) going for just under £5k. It's still available now but the only thing is, on this year's advisory on the MOT gov site, it says "oil leak".
I spoke to the seller about it, and he goes "there is no oil leak". After another 8 emails of me saying "mate, it's on advisories on gov website, just tell me and at least it's a head's up", he was still saying the same thing over and over - "there is no oil leak".
I asked for the mechanic's number so I could speak to him instead, and get this, I get a reply of... "I'm a registered mechanic with my own garage, I did the MOT. I can do it again if you send me 40 quid."
Told him "shove it up ur arse. I know a con when I see one."
But now, after another 2 weeks of this conversation, temptation is arising. Do I look past the absolute f
king prick who's selling it and just go with someone who's in the know to look at the car, or do I steer clear?It's just that that is the only one I've come across after months of searching.
Part B of question) Does anyone know of a legit MR2 (doesn't have to be a TF300) that matches my description?
The website is full of errors. I have had cars with advisories on the printout that don't appear on the website and advisories on the website that weren't on the printout and not applicable to my car. If you want to know if the car has an oil leak get on your knees and look. Jack the thing up if you must or pay a mechanic to look it over, don't harrass a seller just because a beta website maintained by trade unionists says something on it.
An oil leak can be as simple as an £8 gasket weaping oil. It wouldn't put me off and I would try my damndest to find the leak during an inspection.
I don't really trust MOT advisories. Mine currently has an advisory for worn trailing arm bushes, All my trailing arms are fine. My exhaust was leaking though and it didn't get an advisory,
I don't really trust MOT advisories. Mine currently has an advisory for worn trailing arm bushes, All my trailing arms are fine. My exhaust was leaking though and it didn't get an advisory,
Delta-Tango said:
Been looking on autotrader, ebay, gumtree, facebook and other sites for a 2003 - 2006 black Toyota MR2 with FSH, clean MOT history/fixed problems, black or blue leather interior, a spoiler and black alloys under 100k on the clock for £6k or under.
Believe it or not, a month ago, I found one of the TF300 range which matches my description (70k on the clock) going for just under £5k. It's still available now but the only thing is, on this year's advisory on the MOT gov site, it says "oil leak".
I spoke to the seller about it, and he goes "there is no oil leak". After another 8 emails of me saying "mate, it's on advisories on gov website, just tell me and at least it's a head's up", he was still saying the same thing over and over - "there is no oil leak".
I asked for the mechanic's number so I could speak to him instead, and get this, I get a reply of... "I'm a registered mechanic with my own garage, I did the MOT. I can do it again if you send me 40 quid."
Told him "shove it up ur arse. I know a con when I see one."
But now, after another 2 weeks of this conversation, temptation is arising. Do I look past the absolute fking prick who's selling it and just go with someone who's in the know to look at the car, or do I steer clear?
It's just that that is the only one I've come across after months of searching.
Part B of question) Does anyone know of a legit MR2 (doesn't have to be a TF300) that matches my description?
Not entirely sure he's going to want to sell it to you now anywayBelieve it or not, a month ago, I found one of the TF300 range which matches my description (70k on the clock) going for just under £5k. It's still available now but the only thing is, on this year's advisory on the MOT gov site, it says "oil leak".
I spoke to the seller about it, and he goes "there is no oil leak". After another 8 emails of me saying "mate, it's on advisories on gov website, just tell me and at least it's a head's up", he was still saying the same thing over and over - "there is no oil leak".
I asked for the mechanic's number so I could speak to him instead, and get this, I get a reply of... "I'm a registered mechanic with my own garage, I did the MOT. I can do it again if you send me 40 quid."
Told him "shove it up ur arse. I know a con when I see one."
But now, after another 2 weeks of this conversation, temptation is arising. Do I look past the absolute f
king prick who's selling it and just go with someone who's in the know to look at the car, or do I steer clear?It's just that that is the only one I've come across after months of searching.
Part B of question) Does anyone know of a legit MR2 (doesn't have to be a TF300) that matches my description?
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