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Post by bothwellbuyer on Sept 15, 2020 12:54:11 GMT
I've been looking on line at a 55 plate RAV for sale
The MOT says expiry November 2020 which I assume is one thats been extended due to COVID. The seller has said they have had the exhaust fixed.
Anyone near Stourbridge .....It has been sat for a year ....so a bit far for me to run down for a look. Price is ok for age but as it was registered in Dundee, I guess it may be a bit rusty...or is it? These aren't meant to rust are they?
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Post by unclebob on Sept 15, 2020 15:01:02 GMT
Mot history says heavily under sealed...wonder if that for protection or covering up corrosion that’s already there 🤔
Sorry can’t help with viewing as shielding ...and it’s 3 hrs 😕
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Post by charliefarlie on Sept 15, 2020 16:40:19 GMT
Ian Stourbridge is 35 miles from me and I will happily view the car but it’s best if your confident it’s a good car. A phone call to the selling dealer to try and suss it out would be a good idea.
Pm me if you like or I can send my phone number over to you.
Given where you live a flight is dead easy down to Birmingham or East Midlands. I’d be happy to pick you up and run you over to Stourbridge. Once it’s been inspected and approved.
A wee word of caution. Stourbridge is not the best of areas with quite a few scruffy Authur Daley type garages. So take anything said with a pinch of salt. 👍👍👍
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Sept 15, 2020 16:53:05 GMT
Ian Stourbridge is 35 miles from me and I will happily view the car but it’s best if your confident it’s a good car. A phone call to the selling dealer to try and suss it out would be a good idea. Pm me if you like or I can send my phone number over to you. Given where you live a flight is dead easy down to Birmingham or East Midlands. I’d be happy to pick you up and run you over to Stourbridge. Once it’s been inspected and approved. A wee word of caution. Stourbridge is not the best of areas with quite a few scruffy Authur Daley type garages. So take anything said with a pinch of salt. 👍👍👍 Thanks Charlie.... its a private sale according to the replies I've had although she said they have a couple of other RAVs so I'm a bit confused. I'll ask for her phone number. Its been sitting for the best part of a year from what I gather..... needs a battery jump (ie a new battery) so it must have been sat for a few months. Also said its had 2new seats which seems odd. Only 3 pics and I got a pic of the underneath which shows rust on the suspension arms...normal. The regy might be worth a little. I will try speaking to them/her and then PM you. My brother in law lives in Worcester but has just started cancer treatment 2 weeks ago. He's pretty much shielding.
Bob- agree....first thought was Ancs has been at it with his spray!
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Post by charliefarlie on Sept 15, 2020 17:10:27 GMT
Ian Stourbridge is 35 miles from me and I will happily view the car but it’s best if your confident it’s a good car. A phone call to the selling dealer to try and suss it out would be a good idea. Pm me if you like or I can send my phone number over to you. Given where you live a flight is dead easy down to Birmingham or East Midlands. I’d be happy to pick you up and run you over to Stourbridge. Once it’s been inspected and approved. A wee word of caution. Stourbridge is not the best of areas with quite a few scruffy Authur Daley type garages. So take anything said with a pinch of salt. 👍👍👍 Thanks Charlie.... its a private sale according to the replies I've had although she said they have a couple of other RAVs so I'm a bit confused. I'll ask for her phone number. Its been sitting for the best part of a year from what I gather..... needs a battery jump (ie a new battery) so it must have been sat for a few months. Also said its had 2new seats which seems odd. Only 3 pics and I got a pic of the underneath which shows rust on the suspension arms...normal. The regy might be worth a little. I will try speaking to them/her and then PM you. My brother in law lives in Worcester but has just started cancer treatment 2 weeks ago. He's pretty much shielding.
Bob- agree....first thought was Ancs has been at it with his spray!
Firstly all the very best to your Bro in law. See how you get on... Ask if it starts in light of the battery being gubbered. New seats could mean anything I guess . |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Sept 15, 2020 17:27:13 GMT
mis-read it...the seats are like new - lol. I read it first that it had new seats!! And they said it would need jumped..so the battery will be gubbed
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Post by charliefarlie on Sept 15, 2020 18:21:42 GMT
mis-read it...the seats are like new - lol. I read it first that it had new seats!! And they said it would need jumped..so the battery will be gubbed Surely the seller should change the battery ? |
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Post by firemac on Sept 15, 2020 18:27:47 GMT
If the car is a good one, I would have thought that a new battery to secure a sale was a no-brainer. 🙄
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Post by unclebob on Sept 15, 2020 18:30:01 GMT
If they don’t want to put a £50 battery on it to get a sale, it’s would concern me they’ve skimped on the maintenance 🤔
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Post by davrav on Sept 15, 2020 18:31:20 GMT
Apologies Jim - I deleted one of your double posts just now and both disappeared. No idea why. |
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Post by firemac on Sept 15, 2020 18:32:37 GMT
Apologies Jim - I deleted one of your double posts just now and both disappeared. No idea why. No problem, Dave. 😊 |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Sept 15, 2020 21:59:51 GMT
Just read messages from seller....I was right first time....it does have new seats.
Senility runs in my family lol.
Bob said Andy schm might be closer...still waiting for address.
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Post by shcm on Sept 16, 2020 7:52:27 GMT
A wee word of caution. Stourbridge is not the best of areas........ Some of the residents of Pedmore might take exception to that statement.  ...but then they might also deny it was Stourbridge.  Bob said Andy schm might be closer... Yup, a bit closer. I'll gladly have a look, but time's precious, so only if it's looking a completely serious potential transaction.  |
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Post by Paulus17 on Sept 16, 2020 8:02:04 GMT
What about the one that was near Charlie, if its still available?
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Post by charliefarlie on Sept 16, 2020 8:13:59 GMT
What about the one that was near Charlie, if its still available? There is a very very low mileage 3 door near me which is a one owner completely unmolested and stunning car in bright blue with leather on a 55 plate. But I’m having it myself. And I’m paying More for it than the owner was asking. I won’t get it till near to Christmas when the elderly owner gives up driving. |
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...but then they might also deny it was Stourbridge. 
