newbie looking to buy

[Tuddie]

just thought id ask your thoughts on this one here

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p

thinking of going to view it and hopefully buy it, what should i be looking for ?
any tips would be much appreciated.

[Cornishmoocher]

Check out the buyers guide in the sticky.... £20K??????

[Tuddie]

i guess you think £20k is way too much? i thought it seemed reasonable considering its ultra low mileage and condition, there dont seem to be many with under 50k miles on them.

[Cornishmoocher]

You can buy a really sorted plus for that.. miles mean feck all on these mate... Better buying a forum car for 5-6k less and using the money to bbuy a bullet proof warranty. Most stealers know nothing about these cars. What do you know about them mate? Genuine question.. not being an arse.

[HYFR]

LOL £20k for an avus saloon !

you must be mad ... but hey, if odometer vanity is your thing !

26k on the clock is not going to stop the bills coming

IMO, much better value to be had in the market ... but each to their own

[HYFR]

.. miles mean feck all on these mate...

please take it from many experience people / owners ,,, the mooch is correct

I just sold a 103k Plus, perfect condition following fastidious maintenance and was measured putting out 481PS on rolling road

[Tuddie]

dont know much about them at all to be honest, im looking at dealers as i have a trade in car, dont want the hassle with folk coming to my door, hate tyre kickers.

[Tuddie]

my daily driver has 260k on it so miles arent the be all and end all but id rather it was a low mileage minter than a high mile one, thats just me, like my cars to be tidy, it will be my third car so wont be used too much either, have an evo8 mr ive had since almost new to keep it company.

[HYFR]

read the buyers guide and you will be ok ... but this car is overpriced IMO, £18k max

this one looks miles better in comparison

http://www.fontain.co.uk/vehicle-detail ... ID=1456403

[Tuddie]

cheers for that, ive read it. yep that one looks nice, it would be on my list just a bit too far away for me i think.

[HYFR]

i'd consider travelling if you're looking for such a low mileage '6 .... they're not getting any younger !

where are you based ?

[Tuddie]

near glasgow, that one you showed me is near london so i would have to drive my trade in down there, just too far for me , i know that sounds lazy but im not into going all the way down there id rather hang fire, im in no rush ive just been looking around recently and as im heading down to manchester for new year i thought i might just pop in and see the one i mentioned.

[HYFR]

fair enuf fella ... feel free to ask any questions, we are a helpful bunch

I flew to Edin (from London) to buy a yellow A2 ! so it can be done !

[Cornishmoocher]

My one word of advice is... if you know not a lot... just hang on trawl the forums and read and absorb. They are not for the feint hearted. Will make the running costs of your evo look like a mini's. "£1k is about the rule of thumb per fix or service. Another good un is look in the garagre and see what people have spent....
We are members of the "self preservation society" We hate to see people buy them, realise that they cant afford them then sell them cheap. Just to give you some idea... between Aug 2009 and 2010 i did £12k on fuel.... 40k miles that was. £12k on 2 new heads, £8k on new turbos.... So think long and hard.

I must be mellowing... or its xmas.....

[Tuddie]

yep flyings different to driving, id have an 8 hour drive at least to get there then same back, and if i didnt like the car when i got there ooofftt lol so ill pass on it for now, will bide my time if that one i mentioned aint that nice, ta for the advice.