2004 Mk2 with no history - advice

[Ippon]

2004 Mk2 with no history
80000 miles
So as I know nowt about Mk2 180s ......
WHAT job(s) would need to be done - by component person
HOW much £££
Anyone near s36 Sheffield M1 Jct37

I need to know this to weigh up my budget/bid ...

Cheers

[Smokey]

The add has put me off already to be fair but...

last service?
belts being an unknown isn't good
dents on roof...is the paint broken/rust?
decent tyres (considering winter is here)?
plenum rattle?
vis motors working?
has it been written off (roof damage could do that)?

Plenty to consider anyway

Plenty of things to check first

[Ippon]

Cheers for this .... I'd follow the FAQ
I would replace the belts as he has no evidence of them being done .... so how much should I budget for the belts doing @ a competent garage?

[ZS]

Cheers for this .... I'd follow the FAQ
I would replace the belts as he has no evidence of them being done .... so how much should I budget for the belts doing @ a competent garage?

My local MGR dealer want £950 for the belts only (no oil or other service items)

However I hear other "non Main dealers" charge from £350 upwards...

[Dan1971]

Lot depends on where in the country you are ... best thing would be to make some calles to places near you for a quote.

Round me it's £600....

[ZS]

http://lates600.com has a good reputation and is £600... But IIRC that includes a full service at the same time.

Oh and the £950 I was quoted from Seward apparently does not include tensioner or water pump... which are both recommended to be done at the same time!!

[stamford]

£500 is the lowest you should budget for a belt change. Take someone along who knows these cars, much better than taking a risk and buying a lemon.

[Ippon]

I hope I have a "mate" in Pontecarlo :)