Scotty2009 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Does anybody know if this is a decent buy? I work for Toyota so will be fixing it myself. Just wanting to know if any of you know this car or used to own it? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1340546369407396 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I dunno, I'd say so. That engine bay looks clean. If you can fix the engine then spares shouldn't be a problem. Just make sure the car isn't rotten would be my advice. Engine work is easy, getting the chassis straight on the other hand.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scotty2009 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Thank you Calum122, yes that’s very true. It’s just hard to find projects that are local to you. I always try look for good body work. Like you say the mechanics are always fixable. I think the car is originally from Scotland, just makes me uneasy the guy selling it isn’t the owner. He’s just recovered and selling it on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 My advice, having bought the worst Starlet going, and watching my brother make the effort to get his, which was a million times better at the same price (albeit in Ireland), is this... You're looking at a 20+ year old car, which chances are, at some point in its life has been owned by some muppet. Be prepared to travel. I regret buying mine. Had it four years never driven it. If I had only put effort into finding the right one regardless of distance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scotty2009 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Yes, Calum122 your right. I’m not going to rush into it. I’m hoping to keep this one. I’ve had 3 lovely examples so I won’t be happy unless I find another nice one. Turns out this white one on Facebook isn’t forged so beware if anyone is considering it. I phoned the engine services he has invoices for. It only had an engine rebuild using standard parts. Edited February 12, 2018 by Scotty2009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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