BorniteIdentity Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 As posted in the Tat thread, this little gem has turned up RIGHT on my doorstep. Literally, it's in the next village. Obviously, it'd make the perfect partner for the Sierra bASe - but I'm at my limit and seem to be unable to sell any of my current fleet because of overbonding issues. Would anyone be up for a group buy/a raffle? djim, ProgRocker, blakey79 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 thats nice, and being saloon rarer too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I'm up for a contribution to buying costs and then a roffle would probably work. This is very rare, as most base models on an M plate are 'Aspens'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 The last group buy/donation didnt work out that well, so I am not going to be taking part in any more Craig the Princess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 What a stunner! Two digit plate, black top bumpers... HNNNNNGGGGG! Reminds me of me dads old LX saloon. M730 OTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Was that the Renner 30? I forgot about that. Real shame all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 This will be fine I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 does it have gaffa tape holding the bumpers together? If not, im out. beko1987, Talbot and andrew e 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 How much is it going for Bornite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 How rusty is it though? If its a 1.6 saloon you'll be fending off the banger racers bidding on it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 How rusty is it though? If its a 1.6 saloon you'll be fending off the banger racers bidding on it as well. It is 4 miles from my house - and I can see it at 1300 today. I've asked him to not sell it in the meantime! There are absolutely no advisories for rust on the last 12 years of MOTs; in fact the only fail was 6 years ago for a wonky headlamp and no water in the resevoir. johngarty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 What's he wanting for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Sorry - the pic is clickable. £325. Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 These things must be just about at the absolute bottom of their value bell-curve now. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Holy shit thats beautiful, what a bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 If its got some test on it then its probably worth having at that money. You don't stand to lose a lot if its a nail. I'd just check the clutch is OK, when that goes its a throw it away job. Probably make sure it isn't pissing water in either, not a deal breaker but its a swine to sort out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Dan, I'm in for up to 50% purchase + contribution to VED and your insurance. But even better if a couple more are in on the blag. johngarty, CortinaDave, blakey79 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Right - me might be off and running. Prolific chod botherer Craig Cheetham is also in for £50. I reckon another couple and we're good. egg, The Moog, oldcars and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arfur Foxache Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I'll step up with some cash if needed to seal the deal. Stewart egg and johngarty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Agree with Sierraman, imminent clutch due might be a pisser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I'm glad it's got attention! Gumtree still serves up the goods if you look hard enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 You are looking for a cash job on a clutch on one of these around £450. That's new CSC, clutch. Probably a new crank end seal as well but they are about £18-20. That's assuming its slipping, they go for a while like that. Could have had a new clutch in for all we know. Bonus if it has. Coming up for its second belt as well, that's 60k on these silver tops. You could either run it till it drops or put money into it but it'll get expensive like that. Rust would be my check, usually end of sills, by this point its usually rotted the inners out as well. Also boot floor where it meets the inner arch, back of the floor immediately in front of the fuel filter. Also brake pipes as they go over the tank. Slartibartfast and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Good intel here - thanks very much. None of this particularly worries me tbh; the Sierra has had all of these and cost over double to buy. MOT until June which gives us a bit of time. The ONLY problem is sorting out money when the bills come in, which is why I'd rather have bought this alone. I just don't think it's possible to do at the moment. I'll go speak to the chap and see what it's like. johngarty and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 You can buy me out if you want at a later date. I'm pretty relaxed, as know you're no messer!!! johngarty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 £325 then sell it on here for £375 to covet your messing about. Put it to the wife like that! If you go look at it and anything you aren't sure on drop us a PM. I've squandered 12 years meddling about with mk1/2 Mondeo johngarty, egg, Kringle and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Tis another plan Bornite, buy and roffle at £6.50? I'd have 4 tickets if you go that route. Anyway, I'm sure we can handle it on the forum. Brodders, johngarty, flat4alfa and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I've a mk1 genuine drop link bush I found the other day that's my donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengartside Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 OOF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 @Sierraman - remember you did that Mondeo buying guide thread? Can you find it, cos I can't. Check for hot air coming into the cabin too once up to temperature. If blower motor only works on one/two speeds, less of a problem, just a new resistor. Check also power steering pipes, run along the subframe on the left hand side as you stand in front of the car under the bonnet (north/south). They rust out as exposed to salt and muck all the time. Can be bodged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 If its got some test on it then its probably worth having at that money. You don't stand to lose a lot if its a nail. I'd just check the clutch is OK, when that goes its a throw it away job. Probably make sure it isn't pissing water in either, not a deal breaker but its a swine to sort out. Stop chucking cars away for nowt! These deserve a better fate, now. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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