Miguel Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Forget it Mig, I'm not falling for that one again :blush: Balls. Plan B then, and you looked so nice. Looks like I will have to wear the dress this year then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 The girl who took (How many?) attempts to pass her test? How long has she had her license now? Do you think a Supra is a good idea for her? Definately not, but there's no telling some people and learning the hard way is the only way. As it happens the car doesn't seem to be so powerful, but I still think first gear bends could be scary, and that's forgetting about the coming winter Just got the car back and fixed the usual problems - RH warning panel was dead, heater controls were playing up too but a bit of solder has sorted them all. Steering wheel wasn't on straight either but it's all good now. Quite a nice car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 Oh and it's got a HKS mushroom filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 The girl who took (How many?) attempts to pass her test? How long has she had her license now? Do you think a Supra is a good idea for her? I'm glad she didn't buy mine. Wouldn't like to see it hurt. For the record, other than a very minor cosmetic requirement mine doesn't have *any* problems. None. Nothing. Nada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 It's going back! That was a short Supra experience. Paint work is more problematic than she thought and the experience of me having to fix things hasn't stood it in good light. The heater matrix also appears to be blocked , and the steering is occasionally going "bbbbbrrrrrrrrrrr" when stationary. I have no idea how it passed the MOT when one of the sidelights is out. I suppose this is an experience in how not to check out a Supra before buying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralookin Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I couldn't agree more Carl0s. You were brought along as an inspector for the vehicle and merely held you ear close to the engine for a few seconds, gave the bodywork a once over (not noticing rust formation all over the roof, dodgy swtiches on the blink and a wobbly exhaust). We now have another 8 hour journey ahead of us and I only hope Carl0s takes a more professional approach to car buying for me in the future. Just because it "looked" shiny around 5:30pm does not mean it is "spotless". I'd also like to point out however that this seller described the car as "IMMACULATE INSIDE AND OUT" on his autotrader advert. That's why Carl0s, headlamp attached to garden bush with spanners was fixing problems at 2am this morning. Oh well, let's go road trippin baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralookin Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Did we also mention that he has £3800 of my money in the form of a bankers draft (he could still cash) and I paid of his £1200 HP finance! I hope I don't lose out here as he now wants to have an "inspector" view the car on Thursday just to make sure Carl0s hasn't taken any bits off , as if. YEAH! You do learn the hard way... Carl0s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Ffs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 I couldn't agree more Carl0s. You were brought along as an inspector for the vehicle and merely held you ear close to the engine for a few seconds, gave the bodywork a once over (not noticing rust formation all over the roof, dodgy swtiches on the blink and a wobbly exhaust). We now have another 8 hour journey ahead of us and I only hope Carl0s takes a more professional approach to car buying for me in the future. Just because it "looked" shiny around 5:30pm does not mean it is "spotless". I'd also like to point out however that this seller described the car as "IMMACULATE INSIDE AND OUT" on his autotrader advert. That's why Carl0s, headlamp attached to garden bush with spanners was fixing problems at 2am this morning. Oh well, let's go road trippin baby! Kiss my arse! I told you that the things I thought might be tired weren't even present on a non-turbo car! I'm not a used car buyer y'know. I thought I already explained to you that the exhaust is meant to be able to move a bit, and I still can't see any rust formation Anyhoo, like I said. I think it'd be easier if you just got a train back from London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Carlos did the car have a scuff on drivers seat bottom right hand side (leather) a hks mushroom airfilter and an aftermarket exhaust ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I couldn't agree more Carl0s. You were brought along as an inspector for the vehicle and merely held you ear close to the engine for a few seconds, gave the bodywork a once over (not noticing rust formation all over the roof, dodgy swtiches on the blink and a wobbly exhaust). We now have another 8 hour journey ahead of us and I only hope Carl0s takes a more professional approach to car buying for me in the future. Just because it "looked" shiny around 5:30pm does not mean it is "spotless". I'd also like to point out however that this seller described the car as "IMMACULATE INSIDE AND OUT" on his autotrader advert. That's why Carl0s, headlamp attached to garden bush with spanners was fixing problems at 2am this morning. Oh well, let's go road trippin baby! thats gratitude for ya Carl0s - very nice of her......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 Carlos did the car have a scuff on drivers seat bottom right hand side (leather) a hks mushroom airfilter and an aftermarket exhaust ???? All the above except the seats are cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 thats gratitude for ya Carl0s - very nice of her......... Don't I know it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralookin Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 A change of route: I can't get my bankers draft back! So... I've just blew 1 k on a new RSR exhaust/glass headlamps/side indicators etc and it's goin for a whole colour change on Monday (RSB), should be nice when it's done! Also agreed to put some Envy graphics across the door panels:respekt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 What on a car that has a rusty roof? Either someone here is over exaggerating some faults on what is in essence an oldish second hand car (as such will have some teething problems) or someone is throwing good money after bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 What on a car that has a rusty roof? Either someone here is over exaggerating some faults on what is in essence an oldish second hand car (as such will have some teething problems) Yes, y'see now it's a case of "well it's a good car really." I have tried explaining the 12-yr old car thing, and expensive parts.. money sense more than. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralookin Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 What on a car that has a rusty roof? Either someone here is over exaggerating some faults on what is in essence an oldish second hand car (as such will have some teething problems) or someone is throwing good money after bad There is rust where the back window meets the roof at the top! The half a cm gap. In there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Unusual for these cars to get rust. Is probably where a stone took the paint and the galvanised surface. In the grand scheme of things a spot of rust in the corner of a window a rust formation all over roof is not lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralookin Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Carl0s, take a picyc of the gap I'm on about and then tell me if the whole bloody lot underneath there is rusty Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 The heater now blows nice hot air thanks to me and a bottle of Bars Flush. Here is your picture. It looks to be light surface rust. http://www.sam-e.co.uk/rust.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralookin Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 That is bloody disgusting. How on earth is that going to scrub up? I guess a brake caliper cleaner will do the trick along with a toothbrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Oh in there. how did that get rusty??? Very weird place. Will need to take the tailgate off to sort that out properly methinks if I am seeing the right bit and its the bit I think it is. Jenolite 2 part rust removal kit will sort that out. So its the bit underneath the tailgate at the top of the tailgate not the back window ie quarterlight like i thought you meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 Oh I really can't be arsed with this. I've got her fucking friends in the background on the phone going "just get rid of it cambelt break engine rebuild get rid" NOT ONLY HAVE I TOLD YOU REPEATEDLY THAT A BROKEN BELT DOESN'T RESULT IN A DAMAGED ENGINE (THE SAME AS IN YOUR MX-5), BUT THE BELT WAS CHANGED 9km AGO. FOR FUCKS SAKE TAKE YOUR CAR AWAY AND LET YOUR GIRLFRIENDS DEAL WITH IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 Oh in there. how did that get rusty??? Very weird place. Will need to take the tailgate off to sort that out properly methinks if I am seeing the right bit and its the bit I think it is. Jenolite 2 part rust removal kit will sort that out. It's just that line, it does't go any further down so it looks as though water has settled there while it's been off the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Carlos, Mine has exactly the same problem above the tailgate, I've been meaning to get around to doing it since I got her home, but I've not managed to do it as yet. Anyone, Would I be right in thinking that a coating of Kurust, followed by some primer and then paint (obviously with copious amounts of time, wet and dry, and elbow grease) will see her right? Is it an easy job to remove the tailgate or is it definitely a two man job? I'm worried about trying it on my own, I don't want to damage the tailgate struts. Let me know how you get on with it (_IF_ you don't abandon her, and leave her to it ) Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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