stevie_b Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Hi all, I'm hoping to buy a NA manual v.soon, probably from a private seller. I've had a good look through the buyers guides etc, and there don't seem to be many obvious faults to look for. Does anyone know of any common faults? Any help is much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Hello and welcome to a potential fellow NA owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Welcome; search m8 there's lots of info on this here. Solid cars. Have fun Fifty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Yeah welcome to the fold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted September 30, 2004 Author Share Posted September 30, 2004 Thanks guys! I've just had a good look through other posts and I can't really find *ANY* major faults! Oh, apart from squeaky boot rubbers! If that's the extent of it, I don't have too much to worry about! Has anyone had a car inspection done by the AA or RAC? Are they worth it on a Supe? Anyone want to buy a Rover Metro 1.1? 144k on the clock and still ticking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I had an inspection done by the AA on my NA Soop. IMO it is worth it. Just for peace of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Originally posted by stevie_b Has anyone had a car inspection done by the AA or RAC? Are they worth it on a Supe? It depends on how confident you feel about looking a car over yourself, or whether you can get a friend to help you. AA and RAC inspections are OK but remember you have absolutely no comeback on them if they miss anything and (a bit like a house inspection) they won't go to the ends of the earth to check everything out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Originally posted by stevie_b Anyone want to buy a Rover Metro 1.1? 144k on the clock Is that genuine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted September 30, 2004 Author Share Posted September 30, 2004 Originally posted by Jake Is that genuine? Absolutely! I've owned it since it had 35k on it, with a paper trail of documents to prove it. Great (if slow) engines, shame about the rust-prone bodywork. I've got a feeling the performance of the supe will be a bit of an 'eye opener' for me. Clean underwear, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 nah na's arent much faster than metros lol lol 50:innocent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Originally posted by Fiftyplus1 nah na's arent much faster than metros lol lol 50:innocent: u reefering to me .... im telling u it had a engine conversion!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 TT rules OK! 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Bog off back to the TT zone you Its only WSB2 that cant keep up with metro's.. And B4 ya say it Its ford Ka's that I seem to have trouble with lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Has anyone had a car inspection done by the AA or RAC? Are they worth it on a Supe? I had mine inspedted when I bought it - about as much use as a chocolate fireguard ! complete waste of time - if they actually saw the car - and money as far as I'm concerned but I guess it's pretty much down to the individual you get and if you can be there to watch what he checks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I laughed like hell last night my bro in law just bought a Vauxhall Fronterra; he said its great its got a soft top. I said I know , if you leave it outside long enough you will be able to peel it off! btw where is the TT zone; what would you do if the real brain came home with a TT??? 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Originally posted by Fiftyplus1 I laughed like hell last night my bro in law just bought a Vauxhall Fronterra; he said its great its got a soft top. I said I know , if you leave it outside long enough you will be able to peel it off! btw where is the TT zone; what would you do if the real brain came home with a TT??? 50 That might not be that far in the future if the sodding bank will sort its act out and give me my fecking money She did actually come home in one a while back but she had to give OXY back his keys afterwards... She was gutted LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 n/a are a great car, they are fast and reliable just check the oil and they are a quiet engine too, good luck with your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 NA's are good cars mate, welcome to the fold:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_k Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Had mine for 3.5 years and can vouch for their bomb proof reliability. Only problem was front discs and seized front caliper well known if you cane it.. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Only problem I ever had with it was MOD fever. Even the N/A requires bigger wheels, bigger brakes, new interiors etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted October 1, 2004 Author Share Posted October 1, 2004 Thanks guys. I really appreciate your views/help. I'm looking at a car in the Oxford area at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Welcome from another NA owner, good luck with the search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Originally posted by stevie_b I'm looking at a car in the Oxford area at the weekend That'll be Lewis' car will it? (StealthHosts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 If it is he has himself a prospective bargain there then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Welcome to the fold I personally don't see the interest in buying an N/A Supra. They are more expensive to insure and lack the performance of the real Supra Give the Supra a bad name cos people in Scoobies race them and then brag to their m8s they just beat a Supra Especially if you want to mod, no point buying the N/A cos you'll only end up trying to sell it so you can buy a TT. But then maybe you just want the pose factor of the gorgeous Supra, without the go. Fair enough in that case lol Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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