For Sale Astra estate mk3 1.7D GLS £250

[stripped fred]

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.

[Station]

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.

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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.

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I seem to have posted it 3 times.  Any way to remove the other posts?

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[Lacquer Peel]

Any photos of the engine?

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Any photos of the engine?

No sorry, that's all i have.

[Pillock]

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]

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.

[Cavcraft]

I think that's early enough to be a 'proper' GM engine, not that slow blow crap they came out with later.

[wuvvum]

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.

[Rusty_Rocket]

It will have a Bosch pump, too..

[Lacquer Peel]

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?

[Rusty_Rocket]

Yup..

[red5]

Could be either pump iirc. 17D or 17DR with filthy egr valve...

[Cavcraft]

My money is on Bosch pump and no EGR.

[stripped fred]

No takers? I thought this would be right up your street!

[nacho man]

It is a cracker and would serve someone lovely. Gls as well, it's basically a diesel rolls.

[stripped fred]

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?

[Cavcraft]

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.

[JohnK]

I did send you a PM about this last night mate, will suit my mates needs

[stripped fred]

Sorry I thought I'd replied but it seems not. I've just sent you a message back.

[stripped fred]

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.

[stripped fred]

JohnK, tried calling you but no answer. Do you still want this car? Let me know as there's someone else who does...

[JohnK]

Looks like this is coming to live with my mate this week!

[stripped fred]

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.

[JohnK]

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

[KruJoe]

Bargain! Hope he enjoys it.