Going to view a mk2 saloon today.

Skillen · 06-03-13, 07:58 AM

I know what to look for in terms of engine.
But is there anything in particular to look for on the saloons?
And on mk2's specifically?
He says all electrics are good and in working order.
Anything special to test for?
Fingers crossed all will be good!

Smokey · 06-03-13, 08:26 AM

Leaky boot, check for water/rust in the wheel well (or smell of damp). Bodykit is all there and secure (if it's present). Check all 4 door handles work correctly too.

Skillen · 06-03-13, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokey

Leaky boot, check for water/rust in the wheel well (or smell of damp). Bodykit is all there and secure (if it's present). Check all 4 door handles work correctly too.

Would have thought the hatches would be more prone to leaking!
Right ill take a good look around it.
It's a mk2 180 and has all of its fit by all accounts. Just no extreme spoiler. Has a lip spoiler!
I keep hearing the handles are crap, can I swap for mk1's handles or are they as crap?

Enright · 06-03-13, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Skillen

I keep hearing the handles are crap, can I swap for mk1's handles or are they as crap?

You can be gentle with them, but they may well still break eventually - sometimes it only takes one ham-fisted tug!
See here: http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthre...328#post297328 (and note Dida4g's post just above mine)

peterzs · 06-03-13, 09:14 AM

A/C is working, if it has it.

Belts done.

Test drive for the Vis kicks, also feel the wheels after a run for sticky callipers.

Check inside edges of front tyres, they wear badly.

Ask if its been in an accident and repaired.

Good luck, hope its a good one.

Skillen · 06-03-13, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by peterzs

A/C is working, if it has it.

Belts done.

Test drive for the Vis kicks, also feel the wheels after a run for sticky callipers.

Check inside edges of front tyres, they wear badly.

Ask if its been in an accident and repaired.

Good luck, hope its a good one.

Yeah will be doing that, I'm starting from cold and then when warm i take it for a drive. My current motors work perfectly so ill be able to tell, though it is modified so maybe won't feel as sharp!

Has ATC which he stated was working but I will test it (if it is easy to use that is!)

It hasn't had belts done but this is gonna be a bargainer.

I've also had sticking calipers on my current one so will hopefully be able to tell!

Didn't think about accident or repairs! Good one!
Rear bumper looks a little saggy but should be easy to sort and maybe another bargaining point!

Smokey · 06-03-13, 09:41 AM

Sorry, was only suggesting the less obvious issues. My saloon boot leaks due to lip spoiler bolts rusting and letting water in.

Don't forget seat bolster wear too

Skillen · 06-03-13, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokey

Sorry, was only suggesting the less obvious issues. My saloon boot leaks due to lip spoiler bolts rusting and letting water in.

Don't forget seat bolster wear too

No less obvious is good!
The big stuff I know!

Are the lip spoiler bolts prone to that? Are they easily replaced?
I could stick some sealant on them I know but is rather replace and then seal if possible!

Smokey · 06-03-13, 11:11 AM

Yet to tackle it bit my bolt is just spinning as the thread is gone which may be fixed to the lip spoiler so will need to glue and seal it. Also shake the boot as they get filled with water too although this is usually due to the big spoiler that this one won't have, but you never know. The boot is known to leak from various spots, all fixable though but a good bargaining tool.

Smokey · 06-03-13, 11:12 AM

Oh, also check the 4 vents work and have all their fins, they are quite fragile.