iamlegend Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 just so i kno what to look for cheers peoplecant waiiiiit now like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza_cl Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 check the whole wiki made up for just what you are asking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Evans Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 tyresoileverything under the bonnetLook for any sort of painted writing (scrap yards write things in paint, check to see whats been replaced and find out why)make sure the battery isnt loosecheck for damagemake sure theres no rustengine temp on the dialmake sure it idles finecheck clutchmake sure it drives finelisten for rattles and knocking noisesget on ya stomach and look under the carcheck the steeringall the electricscheck the engine code and frame number to the V5, also look at all paperworklisten for exhaust blowingmake sure any aftermarket parts listed on it, are on the car, working and fitted properlytakes a while, but make sure you do it bud. otherwise you may regret buying it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Some one else picking up a GT this weekend As said above, thats a good little guide Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Another point to note, actually stand back and have a look at the car from a distance...miss aligned body panels, diff height at rhs compared to lhs etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roo Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 some really good points there guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Evans Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 when i had my Glanza imported, i took 2.5 hours to check it all over!!!! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vineygt Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 try to look at the car at different angles with the light coming from the same way to spot differences in colours tht suggests a paint job (especially on the front wings) other than tht everything as above Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Yup, view during the day and take as many people as you want!! if there something wrong atleast 1 of you may spot it.....if anything minor/fixable is wrong dont walk away asap haggle n get the price down using the problem to your advantage good luck oh and take lots of pics for us! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nathy boy Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Just for interest what are you paying for the car, what year is it and what has it got modifications wise?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 just picked her up therefrom yorkshire,was mint to see my red starelt and the gt together driving back up only 1 thing wats dodgy the heater doesnt heat up 2 warm iside the car any 1 kno what the problem could be??part from that perfect!ohh u kno when you turn the engine off and then back on it makes like little rev sounds thats kooling the turbo down isnt it?totally standard as well gt 1995 quadlight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Sparky Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Looks pretty damn clean and standard!!Is it an auto? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Yup....^ dipstick thing going on for the gear box oil?shes a beaut mate.....heater matrix? thermostat? needs a coolant flush?by the way mate.....you need to get them skirts bought up frm swt.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Yup....^ dipstick thing going on for the gear box oil?shes a beaut mate.....heater matrix? thermostat? needs a coolant flush?by the way mate.....you need to get them skirts bought up frm swt.... how do i do a coolant flush mate? is that y my heaters not working? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Looks pretty damn clean and standard!!Is it an auto?it sure is buddrove it before gooooooooooooooooooooooood the power is amazinggggggg compared to the n/afeeels klasssbet your looking faward to getting urs now do you kno y it revs wen stoped then is that kooling the turbo down or sumthing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BenV Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 very nice mani like the plates too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 It could be loads of reasons why it isn`t working....drain the rad via the tap at the bottom, open the hoses etc flush with the water hose dont forget the coolant bottle.....you may aswell replace the thermostat while your at it save headache later and rules it out for any problems.Then if it still isn`t working it would the heater matrix/the controls inside.If they totaly dont come on, then its the controls Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 It could be loads of reasons why it isn`t working....drain the rad via the tap at the bottom, open the hoses etc flush with the water hose dont forget the coolant bottle.....you may aswell replace the thermostat while your at it save headache later and rules it out for any problems.Then if it still isn`t working it would the heater matrix/the controls inside.If they totaly dont come on, then its the controlscheers mateweres the thermostat by the way, i rang the guy and he said he thinks its that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Its...like under the dizzy cap where the top hose goes into the block i think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 any ideas on how much they are? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montanajr Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Z0MG! You got ABS....eek! HahaLooks like a good example mate, enjoy!Follow the top rad hose back; thats the stat. £12 or so.Found - http://starletgtturbo.co.uk/12.html £13.50 delivered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 £10-16...+ another £5-10 for antifreeze its about a 45min-1hr job tops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Z0MG! You got ABS....eek! HahaLooks like a good example mate, enjoy!Follow the top rad hose back; thats the stat. £12 or so.Found - http://starletgtturbo.co.uk/12.html £13.50 delivered.abs??? lolcheers dude, ill get that thermostat hopefully solve the problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 lol nice numberplate, you need a big turbo on it now And how come you went for an auto? Your N/A is auto aswell isn't it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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