stripped fred Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I mentioned this car in a previous thread. It's being sold by someone i met recently. I was going to buy it myself but I can't justify another car at the moment and I have a few other things on but I was quite tempted by it. I'm listing it for him as I think it would make someone a fine shite workhorse even if it is a Vauxhall. The chap in question is selling it as he's bought a larger car for his wife who's disabled. He seems a decent bloke and he's a bit wary of listing cars on the new fangled internet but i've assured him if someone is interested on here he will be treated right. So, i haven't driven the car but he's pretty honest about it's good and bad points. He's had it 12 years, it's called Dennis and they don't really want to let it go and are keen for someone to keep it running. So this is what I know... 178kish miles MOT until 20th Sep Slow but economical non turbo GM diesel engine. Tidy looking bodywork other than rust to rear arches and he told me the spare wheel well might need welding. 4x good matching Firestone Multihawk tyres. The baffles had gone in the rear silencer so he's just had that replaced last week which cost him £55. Two rear brake cylinders and fluid at last MOT. Timing belt and water pump at 160k. New clutch and cable about 50k ago. Central locking doesn't work so you have to lock with the key but there are two sets of keys. New exhaust manifold, coil sorings and alternator in the last few years. Headlining has come unstuck in places. Genuine Vauxhall wheel trims at £20 each. CD radio cassette and a dog guard included! He wanted £300 but I've suggested £250 so i've already done the haggling for you! He gets his new car Tue or Wed next week so it would have to be collected then from Loughborough, Leics. I'm not sure if he's the sort of person to keep paperwork but at this price it would be a bonus. The only conditions are to give him a trouble free sale as he's a nice old giffer and it would be good to see how you get after you've bought it. If you're interested message me. eddyramrod and RobT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 If anything is broken on these, they are easily and cheaply fixed. Central locking is the central locking ECU in the drivers footwell, I've had this on every one. I'd buy it but I have three Astra mk3s already, which is something I'd never want to admit ever. HMC, RobT and stripped fred 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 I'm trying to upload the photos I took of the car but my phone won't let me at the moment. There are a few on the previous thread but I'll continue trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 I seem to have posted it 3 times. Any way to remove the other posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lacquer Peel Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Any photos of the engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stripped fred Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Any photos of the engine?No sorry, that's all i have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I could probably help with collection, I'm not far from Loughborough. And if any of the SVM massive want to pretend this small estate is a large, Swedish estate I'm off to Glasgow on Thursday. stripped fred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 If anyone definitely wants it then let me know and i'll announce it on here. I don't think you'd be disappointed at the price especially with over 5 months of MOT on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I think that's early enough to be a 'proper' GM engine, not that slow blow crap they came out with later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Yeah, that'll be NA - I think the low blow came in with the facelift. I actually rather liked my low blow Mk3 though - not as quick as the Isuzu TD obvs, but torquey enough to keep up with traffic and get past Tesco lorries etc. Certainly a sight more useable than the NA diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_Rocket Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 It will have a Bosch pump, too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I think that's early enough to be a 'proper' GM engine, not that slow blow crap they came out with later.Isn't the "slow blow" a turbo charged version of this engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_Rocket Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yup.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Could be either pump iirc. 17D or 17DR with filthy egr valve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 My money is on Bosch pump and no EGR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 No takers? I thought this would be right up your street! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 It is a cracker and would serve someone lovely. Gls as well, it's basically a diesel rolls. alf892 and stripped fred 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 I could see it as a daily driver or a back up car for load lugging, towing a trailer, that sort of thing. Not the most fun but a trusty steed nonetheless. If no-one has it I might have it off him anyway. He did ask for a scrap value and was told £50 which can't be right, has the steel price dropped so low? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yep, right on it's arse at the minute hence so £50 if not generous is at least an average price. Personally I'd offer him £75 if you want it, shows him you're willing and keen to save it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I did send you a PM about this last night mate, will suit my mates needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Sorry I thought I'd replied but it seems not. I've just sent you a message back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yep, right on it's arse at the minute hence so £50 if not generous is at least an average price. Personally I'd offer him £75 if you want it, shows him you're willing and keen to save it.That explains it then. He won't take any less than £250 and I think it's worth that. His son is having it if it doesn't sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 JohnK, tried calling you but no answer. Do you still want this car? Let me know as there's someone else who does... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Looks like this is coming to live with my mate this week! KruJoe, 500tops, Pillock and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Looks like this is coming to live with my mate this week!Good news! I don't think he'll be disappointed. Is he on autoshite? Would be good to hear how he gets on with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Good news! I don't think he'll be disappointed. Is he on autoshite? Would be good to hear how he gets on with it.He's not, but I've pointed him in this direction. Hoping to get down on Wednesday for it eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Bargain! Hope he enjoys it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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