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Post by unclebob on Jul 25, 2020 16:14:42 GMT
Well a deal has been done and I will have a Rav4 3 door auto XT-R on the drive by Monday afternoon 👏🏻👏🏻 parts ... managed to get a set of mudflaps off eBay and the dimpled door handle trims so far .     |
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Post by davrav on Jul 25, 2020 16:18:08 GMT
Ooooooohhh. Come on, spill the beans and tell us all about it :yes:
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Post by unclebob on Jul 25, 2020 16:56:46 GMT
Purchased from that popular South West dealer ! , years mot, minor service done at Toyota, 15 stamps in the book, years warranty from themselves , years AA cover. Don’t think I’ve ever asked so many question and wanted to see many many photo’s which they’ve done without question, as it being delivered. Bodywork and interior seem almost mint for its 100k on the road and the underside is also very very good. Never a mention on any mot of corrosion and only failed for the first time in its life on rear exhaust flange joint leaking . Being black it’s going to be a challenge to keep it clean and in my 31 years of driving first time for this colour .  |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 25, 2020 17:01:29 GMT
Only fault I’ve spotted inside is the A/C button has a little wear ...  Have that covered with a £11.50 panel off eBay but will just use the switch for now .  |
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Post by davrav on Jul 25, 2020 17:17:29 GMT
Looks great Bob but as Kev would say, you're going to need some sideez on that  Oh, and are you going to have the windows dark tinted to complete the 'Gangsta' look? |
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Post by jasehutch on Jul 25, 2020 17:20:51 GMT
Nice one Bob, looking forward to hearing all about it..👍
BTW, how did you manage to find the dimpled door trim ? I've looked before but always failed..
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Post by davidwilson on Jul 25, 2020 17:25:04 GMT
Well done. I didn't see that advertised!
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Post by davidwilson on Jul 25, 2020 17:42:11 GMT
Good colour. What year is it?
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Post by unclebob on Jul 25, 2020 17:54:28 GMT
Looks great Bob but as Kev would say, you're going to need some sideez on that Oh, and are you going to have the windows dark tinted to complete the 'Gangsta' look? Do like the black look and don’t want any chrome on it ...lucky the mudflaps are shiny black 😎 |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 25, 2020 17:58:02 GMT
Nice one Bob, looking forward to hearing all about it..👍 BTW, how did you manage to find the dimpled door trim ? I've looked before but always failed.. Jase I had to contact 3 breakers on eBay , two came back with an offer of the trim ...1st one £70 😳😳 2nd one £20 plus p&p 👍🏻 I’m dam sure 3 and 5 door are the same but these are from an NRG .  |
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Post by unclebob on Jul 25, 2020 18:02:34 GMT
Well done. I didn't see that advertised! It was taken down from their website shortly after I left the deposit. Age Its an October on a 55 plate, must be getting to the end of production which I understand was November . |
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Post by firemac on Jul 25, 2020 18:04:55 GMT
Very nice, Bob. Very good health to enjoy it!! :TU: :TU:
WCVC seems to have cornered the market in RAVs, especially 4.2s. The guy did tell me when we bought ours that they concentrated on them because they could sell them all day long with little or no fear of any comeback, hence the automatic 12-month warranty even on the highest mileage ones.
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Post by unclebob on Jul 25, 2020 18:09:57 GMT
I asked what age the tyre were and they honestly replied ...’good tread but out of date so will fit a new set of the same" 👍🏻 Spare wheel was not refurbished like the wheels on the car and is very very scabby but have bought a good used one ....again off eBay .  |
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Post by davidwilson on Jul 25, 2020 18:13:06 GMT
Bob, what are the essential questions I should ask if considering buying one from WCVC ?
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Post by unclebob on Jul 25, 2020 18:13:26 GMT
Very nice, Bob. Very good health to enjoy it!!  WCVC seems to have cornered the market in RAVs, especially 4.2s. The guy did tell me when we bought ours that they concentrated on them because they could sell them all day long with little or no fear of any comeback, hence the automatic 12-month warranty even on the highest mileage ones. Spoke to the sales lads father today who is now semi retired, he said the way the market is going they may start buying the 3 door Auto’s in average condition and carry out restorations as they are more popular than ever. Warrenty is unusual as not a third-party but from themselves . |
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