Zeldoz Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Going to view a few glanza'sOnly owned a Starlet Sportif.Is there a buyers guide on what to look out for & what to check before handing cash over?Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pick1 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Yeah there is somewhere can't find it but it's not different to any other car really check for rust, check its oil , and temp when gettin warm check water check it boosts no smoke funny smells ect gear box not whining crunching all the usual Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeldoz Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Viewing one tommorow.. Would love to know what to look out for MECHANICALLY. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Viewing one tommorow.. Would love to know what to look out for MECHANICALLY. mechanically. Id say these cars suffer from: Engine bottom end shells or headgaskets... gearbox, crunching into gears shocks leaking... but tbh, the usual checks u will be fine! rust isn't usually an issue, but have a look around the bodywork like you would normally! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletSr? Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Cracked heads are quite common! Check around the cylinder head on the forth runner bolt especially! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeldoz Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Ok, Thanks guys. Viewing a 98 Spec Silver tomorrow morning. He mentioned the gearbox sounds "clunky" generally speaking are they loud when changing gear? Thanks StarletSR i will check the cylinder head! Other than checking for sludge in the oil cap how else could i tell headgasket issues or potentially an engine failing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeldoz Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) I just HPI checked it, and DVLA MOT checked. It only shows 1 MOT online. He has no documentation but the mileage ties in with what its advertised at. It does say changed owners in DEC 2009 when he told me he got it. and he IS the only owner correct with the HPI check.Opinions? Edited October 11, 2013 by Zeldoz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 just imported maybe? also google is your friend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 You can check the smell of the coolant wether it smells of exhaust gasses or not and check for signs of water pushing back out the the expansion tank mine does all this as my head gasket is furbard still drives fine though and bled twice a week and works as normal haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeldoz Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Ok thank you, any other tips? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kavan-k Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Gearbox is the most common imo, some will say there is a 'slight' clunk but turns out to be a big nasty one, and top wheeler dealers tip from mike brewer of discovery channel haha.. Feel the engine when you get there to see if its warm, you want to view the car from a cold start, then check for smoking and all that usual guff good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 The gear shifting tends to be quite notchy/clunky but only by feel not by noise. Rev the car in neutral progressively to around 3500rpm, this is where the bottom end tends to knock. If you hear any metal to metal contact or tinging then walk away as it will be a big repair bill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeldoz Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 The gear shifting tends to be quite notchy/clunky but only by feel not by noise. Rev the car in neutral progressively to around 3500rpm, this is where the bottom end tends to knock. If you hear any metal to metal contact or tinging then walk away as it will be a big repair bill.Perfect thanks for that. Excited at the prospect of glanza. I hope it's good condition and mechanically sound. Could be a new V owner in the morning! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kavan-k Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Welllllll, do you own a v yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeldoz Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) I bought it! Poor girl was sorned for 2 years! Under a cover. Bodywork is immaculate bar a scratch on the boot! Drives fine bar needing some new brake pads. Couldn't believe the poke it had coming from a K20 EP3 Type-R! 81,000 KM's unmolested bar a HKS silent power exhaust! Original starlet mats & flare! BONUS!Really pleased! Edited October 12, 2013 by Zeldoz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Sounds like a good buy John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 There was a buyers guide in a Japanese performance magazine once! I still have the issue I could find out the number so you can try and get a back issue? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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