BoscoRaceAdjustment Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Since the start of November I have been searching for a new tow vehicle. After having little luck within my low budget and high expectation. I jumped at cheap 1.9td 405 advertised on the owners club Facebook. A after chatting with the lad and getting a few photos of the v5, I cautiously sent over a deposit. Collection day came and I met the guy at a station in the suburbs of west Birmingham. After a short wait the 405 rolled into car park. The young lad jumped out along with piles of rubbish and paper. He apologised for being late and for not clearing out the car. He reassured me it had been owned by a mechanic it whole life, I believe him........ the interior was trashed! All the trim was present however it was scrambled over the floors or installed in the boot. I quickly ran the car through all the gears tested the lights and break. fingers crossed it would make the run back down to London. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/78135609@N03/27011120219/in/dateposted-public/"title="405"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4548/27011120219_9232d3183d_k.jpg" width="2048" height="1536" alt="405"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/78135609@N03/23921658307/in/dateposted-public/"title="405"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4579/23921658307_81e2c7ba94_k.jpg" width="2048" height="1536" alt="405"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Grinning ear to ear I finally understood the 405s appeal. The 1.9td engine is smooth and powerful, with the added fun introduced by the turbo at 2500rpm The chassis is wonderful. and apart from the missing trim the interior is functional and pleasant to be in. As soon as I arrived back in London I had her washed inside and out. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/78135609@N03/23921658237/in/dateposted-public/"title="405"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4576/23921658237_af3db38fdb_k.jpg" width="2048" height="1536" alt="405"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> However the journey home did reveal some problems. It seems that my 405 has 2 seed fan set up. motorway driving kept her cool but as approached London the stop and start style driving saw the temp rise quite high. My first job was to roadkill style wire the fans to run continuously. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/78135609@N03/38069854814/in/dateposted-public/"title="405"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4515/38069854814_308f047bea_k.jpg" width="2048" height="1536" alt="405"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Heres the 405 at work with me suppling a sound system to a shop on carnaby street. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/78135609@N03/27011119669/in/dateposted-public/"title="405"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4576/27011119669_75581ede9f_k.jpg" width="2048" height="1536" alt="405"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> However I leave my job next week. I have been working as an audio technician at a local music venue. unfortunately the venue lost is licence and i will be returning to freelance. As a young driver in London insurance is very expensive and i can only justify run my van. So i offers you the good people of auto shite a 405 <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/78135609@N03/27011118999/in/dateposted-public/"title="405"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4520/27011118999_835827667e_k.jpg" width="2048" height="1536" alt="405"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> The car is 98 1.9td GLX MOT till March 2018165000 milesgood tyrestow barlumbar pump on drivers seat electronic high lamp position dial great engine does smoke on startup if left a few days gearbox and breaks good I payed very little for the car and don’t expect much back. but i do need to remove it from my policy as soon as possible £250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 How bad is the interior? Are we talking massive pile of broken bits or just wear? I'm tempted as i liked both the 405s I had, but don't want something utterly mashed inside. Also need to check insurance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 1998 405? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Nice car, hope it finds a good home! egg, NorfolkNWeigh and Lacquer Peel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Ha! My old Dyane pops up again! chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 You have a pm! loserone and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Looks tidy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Looks a bargain that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 You have a pm!Can junior members do PMs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoscoRaceAdjustment Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 Ha! My old Dyane pops up again! Owned by a family member. My personal favourite in our fleet. About to be garaged for the winter:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoscoRaceAdjustment Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 Car is 1996, sorry. Located in south London. priced to sell. Come have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoscoRaceAdjustment Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Car is now free. I’ve only gone and put a microphone stand through the rear left side window. Free to anyone that can collect from South London. https://flic.kr/p/ZMRePe D Spares & Tyres and Talbot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 My brother should be getting in touch about this. He thinks he is ghetto but dont mind that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 You'd get over £100 for this on Car Take Back. Surely worth it 3 weeks before xmas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I have a mint 405 interior in my barn You have a pm flat4alfa and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 If anyone needs the glass for this, I have the back end of a 405 cut off, with good glass both sides. I can also cut the glass out and package up/post if wanted. Either that, or if no-one else wants it, I will definitely have this 405 and fit the glass myself. And use the car. flat4alfa, Braddon81 and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Even though I have a 405 space on a classic insurance policy and love old diesels I will have to pass on this opportunity, as I will be quite literally in the shit house if I parked this outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I need a towbar with the XUD attached if it's in Sarf London! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 So who is having this then? The suspense is killing me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Has this gone? Sent you a pm bud. If not I am local to you and can collect immediately - please let me know asap! Thanks, James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Has this gone? Sent you a pm bud. If not I am local to you and can collect immediately - please let me know asap! Thanks, JamesAre you buying all the cars for sale today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I sent a pm too... Don't hold your breath... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Are you buying all the cars for sale today?Ha well, unfortunately as the chap below has also said you cannot put all your eggs in one basket. I too haven’t had a response hence not pinning all my hope on that one car! beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoscoRaceAdjustment Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Sorry the car went to a chap on Facebook. Will get to my inbox. 405 lives on. I told him to give autoshite first pick when he moves it on egg and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_ZTT Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Going to send you a PM. Not about the car, but I happen to have need for freelance audio technicians on occasion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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