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Post by firemac on Jul 17, 2020 11:58:23 GMT
My only gripe with this ad, and many others, is the definition of FSH. 13 stamps in a 20 Year old RAV's service book does not constitute FSH. Toyota specifies annual or 10K mile intermediate or full service intervals WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. So this car should have had 20 services, alternately intermediate and full. However it has been serviced on mileage and since some visits are only a few thousand miles apart, it's probably OK. Thank goodness for modern oils that don't degrade so badly over time as they did in the past. End of rant. I'll get me anorak now!  |
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Post by davidwilson on Jul 17, 2020 12:04:20 GMT
My only gripe with this ad, and many others, is the definition of FSH. 13 stamps in a 20 Year old RAV's service book does not constitute FSH. Toyota specifies annual or 10K mile intermediate or full service intervals WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. So this car should have had 20 services, alternately intermediate and full. However it has been serviced on mileage and since some visits are only a few thousand miles apart, it's probably OK. Thank goodness for modern oils that don't degrade so badly over time as they did in the past. End of rant. I'll get me anorak now! I agree but I guess it would be a higher price with 20 stamps. I wonder how bad the paint mismatch is. Also shame about the dings in the rear door. But nonetheless I am tempted if Bob doesn't buy it! |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jul 17, 2020 12:47:10 GMT
Looks another tidy 3 door auto with good mileage :TU:
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Post by firemac on Jul 17, 2020 13:56:04 GMT
My only gripe with this ad, and many others, is the definition of FSH. 13 stamps in a 20 Year old RAV's service book does not constitute FSH. Toyota specifies annual or 10K mile intermediate or full service intervals WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. So this car should have had 20 services, alternately intermediate and full. However it has been serviced on mileage and since some visits are only a few thousand miles apart, it's probably OK. Thank goodness for modern oils that don't degrade so badly over time as they did in the past. End of rant. I'll get me anorak now! I agree but I guess it would be a higher price with 20 stamps. I wonder how bad the paint mismatch is. Also shame about the dings in the rear door. But nonetheless I am tempted if Bob doesn't buy it! Neither of you should dally. The 3-drs don't hang about long., 😁 |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 17, 2020 14:50:36 GMT
My only gripe with this ad, and many others, is the definition of FSH. 13 stamps in a 20 Year old RAV's service book does not constitute FSH. Toyota specifies annual or 10K mile intermediate or full service intervals WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. So this car should have had 20 services, alternately intermediate and full. However it has been serviced on mileage and since some visits are only a few thousand miles apart, it's probably OK. Thank goodness for modern oils that don't degrade so badly over time as they did in the past. End of rant. I'll get me anorak now! I agree but I guess it would be a higher price with 20 stamps. I wonder how bad the paint mismatch is. Also shame about the dings in the rear door. But nonetheless I am tempted if Bob doesn't buy it! All yours David....the facelift model is my choice and a XT-R if possible 👍🏻 |
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Post by davidwilson on Jul 17, 2020 15:05:57 GMT
When I did an insurance quote it came up as 5 seats and so did Parker review. But they are 4 seat are they not?
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Post by unclebob on Jul 17, 2020 15:22:42 GMT
Well they only have two seatbelts in the back so should be seen as a 4 seater really.
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Post by firemac on Jul 17, 2020 15:22:44 GMT
When I did an insurance quote it came up as 5 seats and so did Parker review. But they are 4 seat are they not? Correct. 4 seats. The 5-dr 4.2 is a 5-seater. |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 17, 2020 15:32:55 GMT
Little more going on here than first meets the eye.. Crease in door skin, 1/4 bumper cap pushed out to the side and arch pulled away and the infill trim has come loose. Then why has it happened? My guess the check strap has broken maybe in the wind . 1/4 bumper needs to come off and be inspected and realigned if possible, then reattach the arch trim. Wonder in a dent repair guy could make the door look better 🤔 .  |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jul 17, 2020 15:41:00 GMT
Good spots Bob, might be a bargaining tool though :TU:
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Post by Paulus17 on Jul 17, 2020 15:42:24 GMT
When I did an insurance quote it came up as 5 seats and so did Parker review. But they are 4 seat are they not? Glad you brought this up as i put 4 seater down on the ins and it came back as a 5 seat, which it still states?? |
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Post by firemac on Jul 17, 2020 15:46:57 GMT
Agree with Paul, good bargaining points. It looks like the door has opened beyond the limit of the check-strap. I would say that WCVC are pretty decent guys. If you make the deal conditional on their dent guy putting right all the blemishes then they do a good job. Ours had a few dings and they sorted them satisfactorily. At the end of the day if it isn't sorted to your satisfaction then just walk away. A waste of time, I know, but buying any used car always has some degree of risk.  |
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Post by davidwilson on Jul 17, 2020 16:50:25 GMT
When I did an insurance quote it came up as 5 seats and so did Parker review. But they are 4 seat are they not? Glad you brought this up as i put 4 seater down on the ins and it came back as a 5 seat, which it still states?? It's odd isn't it. Seems to be a 5 seater with 4 seat belts, which can't be right!! |
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Post by firemac on Jul 17, 2020 16:53:20 GMT
Glad you brought this up as i put 4 seater down on the ins and it came back as a 5 seat, which it still states?? It's odd isn't it. Seems to be a 5 seater with 4 seat belts, which can't be right!! I guess you could always toss a little one in the boot?  |
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Post by davidwilson on Jul 17, 2020 16:59:25 GMT
Agree with Paul, good bargaining points. It looks like the door has opened beyond the limit of the check-strap. I would say that WCVC are pretty decent guys. If you make the deal conditional on their dent guy putting right all the blemishes then they do a good job. Ours had a few dings and they sorted them satisfactorily. At the end of the day if it isn't sorted to your satisfaction then just walk away. A waste of time, I know, but buying any used car always has some degree of risk. Good points. The dents do put me off. Being an older model the road tax is £270 rather than £330 is in it's favour. There is something about these 3 door RAVs that I really like but I think I will hold out for a better example. I may end up doing something reckless like paying a lot of money for a really good one! I think WCVC will be the place I will go at some point! |
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