Anyone in Scotland (Buckie) view an E30 for me?

thegingerninja · 01-02-2017, 12:42 PM

As title. Basically it's an 850 mile round trip for me to view it from Cheshire and I don't fancy driving all that way to find out it's a complete lemon.

So, is there anyone close who is prepared to take a look at it for me? I'm happy to cover some travel costs (within reason - I'm not expecting something for nothing). If it is a good solid car, then I'll make the journey with the intention of buying.

Any help / ideas are welcome.

Cheers
Simon.

GregorFuk · 01-02-2017, 12:59 PM

I'm based in Aberdeen, my in-laws are based in Elgin. I pay them semi regular visits and could go take a look during my next trip up. Not sure when that will be though so might not be ideal if you are in a rush.

need4speed · 01-02-2017, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by thegingerninja

As title. Basically it's an 850 mile round trip for me to view it from Cheshire and I don't fancy driving all that way to find out it's a complete lemon.

So, is there anyone close who is prepared to take a look at it for me? I'm happy to cover some travel costs (within reason - I'm not expecting something for nothing). If it is a good solid car, then I'll make the journey with the intention of buying.

Any help / ideas are welcome.

Cheers
Simon.

Drop RSTOUGHY a PM as he is just about up that neck of the woods.

GregorFuk · 02-02-2017, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GregorFuk

I'm based in Aberdeen, my in-laws are based in Elgin. I pay them semi regular visits and could go take a look during my next trip up. Not sure when that will be though so might not be ideal if you are in a rush.

You may be in luck, I may be going to Elgin this weekend. Depends if RSJ get their car lift fixed... will let you know.

thegingerninja · 02-02-2017, 03:47 PM

Thanks guys - the seller mentioned some welding on one of the sills.....I'm no longer interested!

thegingerninja · 02-02-2017, 03:51 PM

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C824643

This is the car. You'd think that at that asking price it would be a minter. I checked it's MOT history and it failed on corrosion on suspension points!

Perhaps cars from the 1990's are not for me?

jim76 · 16-02-2017, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by thegingerninja

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C824643

This is the car. You'd think that at that asking price it would be a minter. I checked it's MOT history and it failed on corrosion on suspension points!

Perhaps cars from the 1990's are not for me?

I emailed the guy this morning, and he has told me he is taking it off the market due to being overseas on business. I had said I wanted to view it at the weekend, but would be taking wheel ramps to have a good poke around underneath. Maybe this put him off my viewing???

I thought the interior was awful looking, and asked if the original was there. That was the only real thing I could fault it on via the advert.

I doubt very much that there are many of these cars, if any, that haven't had a bit of welding. It is all down to the standard it was completed to!

Just be careful if you do find one, to check there are no blisters on the roof. It's not a rub down and paint, it's a new roof most likely! It's corrosion from the inside out. Terminal in many cases........

01-02-2017, 12:42 PM	#1
thegingerninja S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 370 Casino cash: $4367	Anyone in Scotland (Buckie) view an E30 for me? As title. Basically it's an 850 mile round trip for me to view it from Cheshire and I don't fancy driving all that way to find out it's a complete lemon. So, is there anyone close who is prepared to take a look at it for me? I'm happy to cover some travel costs (within reason - I'm not expecting something for nothing). If it is a good solid car, then I'll make the journey with the intention of buying. Any help / ideas are welcome. Cheers Simon. __________________ Get out of the fucking middle lane! ...and turn off your sodding fog lights too!

02-02-2017, 03:47 PM	#5
thegingerninja S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 370 Casino cash: $4367	Thanks guys - the seller mentioned some welding on one of the sills.....I'm no longer interested! __________________ Get out of the fucking middle lane! ...and turn off your sodding fog lights too!

02-02-2017, 03:51 PM	#6
thegingerninja S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 370 Casino cash: $4367	http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C824643 This is the car. You'd think that at that asking price it would be a minter. I checked it's MOT history and it failed on corrosion on suspension points! Perhaps cars from the 1990's are not for me? __________________ Get out of the fucking middle lane! ...and turn off your sodding fog lights too!

01-02-2017, 12:59 PM	#2
GregorFuk S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 318 Casino cash: $11097	I'm based in Aberdeen, my in-laws are based in Elgin. I pay them semi regular visits and could go take a look during my next trip up. Not sure when that will be though so might not be ideal if you are in a rush.