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Post by widge on May 15, 2022 20:53:38 GMT
3 door NRG HERE for sale at a good price Bothy. Needs a bit of research. According to the seller it has 101K kilometres recorded which is a little over 60K miles but MoT history records last odo at 91351. Also it’s a 52 reg but DVLA says it was first registered in May 2004 which would make it 04, an import maybe? Looks a bit scruffy but no mention of structural corrosion in MoT history. If it is RHD but is in kilometres it is very likely a jap import. |
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Post by philip42h on May 15, 2022 21:14:46 GMT
Needs a bit of research. According to the seller it has 101K kilometres recorded which is a little over 60K miles but MoT history records last odo at 91351. Also it’s a 52 reg but DVLA says it was first registered in May 2004 which would make it 04, an import maybe? Looks a bit scruffy but no mention of structural corrosion in MoT history. If it is RHD but is in kilometres it is very likely a jap import. It's all in miles - so probably a UK car. The "km" bit is a dumb typo in the ad. It's actually 101k miles. |
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Post by firemac on May 15, 2022 22:13:33 GMT
If it is RHD but is in kilometres it is very likely a jap import. It's all in miles - so probably a UK car. The "km" bit is a dumb typo in the ad. It's actually 101k miles. Yes, you’re probably right about the mileage but there’s too many things that don’t add up like the fact that DVLA have it first registered in May 04 despite the fact that it’s an early 4.1 so the 52 reg would seem right, the “original” radio clearly isn’t, there’s no model designation on the car or in the blurb. It just doesn’t smell right to me……. |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on May 15, 2022 22:15:25 GMT
3 door NRG HERE for sale at a good price Bothy. good cal, thanks. Looks like a sound car!! Will follow up |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on May 15, 2022 22:34:16 GMT
Thanks for all the comments guys!!
I've loked at a handful of cars now, both online and also locally here. Most of them (aged 2000 to 2005) show corrosion in the rear area around subframe mounting, sills, and or rear cross members.
Also looked online at a Previa (having had one before) and again corrosion in the rear.
An interesting one under classic cars was a Celica soft top, low miles, import, MOTs jumping from miles to km, and at £1250 a real attraction until my wife reminded me I have trouble getting out of my living room chair, far less a low slung Celica !!
A local RAv at £595 that started, but no brakes, hardly any rear wheel arch left...etc etc haha. Even the VVTI engine made odd knocking noises on start up.
The latest MW15ZHJ could well be an import as suggested - the regy plate doesn't look like a personalised plate, is a 52 plate yet registered in 54. To be honest, not having wheel arch extensions is better as those I've seen cause extra rusting around the wheel arch edge.
The MOT history on this one is more encouraging as not much advisory on corrosion...not necessarily picked up by an MOT sadly tho.
I did offer £1500 on the car Mb2t very kindly viewed for me...emailed them and all I got was a standard email reply saying the car is still for sale (£2500)
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Post by bothwellbuyer on May 15, 2022 22:38:31 GMT
It's all in miles - so probably a UK car. The "km" bit is a dumb typo in the ad. It's actually 101k miles. Yes, you’re probably right about the mileage but there’s too many things that don’t add up like the fact that DVLA have it first registered in May 04 despite the fact that it’s an early 4.1 so the 52 reg would seem right, the “original” radio clearly isn’t, there’s no model designation on the car or in the blurb. It just doesn’t smell right to me……. The speedo is miles rather than km as the main measure. Radio - not well up on the radios after the early models. This is a 4.2, but as you say perhaps an early model....which brings in the ecu question mentioned at the start of this post. Can't remember - what happens if the ecu isn't flashed ? |
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Post by firemac on May 15, 2022 23:26:46 GMT
Yes, you’re probably right about the mileage but there’s too many things that don’t add up like the fact that DVLA have it first registered in May 04 despite the fact that it’s an early 4.1 so the 52 reg would seem right, the “original” radio clearly isn’t, there’s no model designation on the car or in the blurb. It just doesn’t smell right to me……. The speedo is miles rather than km as the main measure. Radio - not well up on the radios after the early models. This is a 4.2, but as you say perhaps an early model....which brings in the ecu question mentioned at the start of this post. Can't remember - what happens if the ecu isn't flashed ? Reflashing the gearbox ECU is necessary if the car exhibits evidence of ECU failure, i.e. aggressive gear selection, inability to hold a gear; normally the RAV autobox is very smooth so when the ECU fails, it is very obvious. The point to bear in mind is that if you continue to drive the car for even a short distance, the box will destroy itself in which case the only solution is a new box and ECU - Toyota's charge is something in excess of £2K assuming you can still get one. As long as you stop driving immediately the problem arises then a reflash of the ECU will solve the problem. |
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Post by philip42h on May 16, 2022 5:37:54 GMT
It's all in miles - so probably a UK car. The "km" bit is a dumb typo in the ad. It's actually 101k miles. Yes, you’re probably right about the mileage but there’s too many things that don’t add up like the fact that DVLA have it first registered in May 04 despite the fact that it’s an early 4.1 so the 52 reg would seem right, the “original” radio clearly isn’t, there’s no model designation on the car or in the blurb. It just doesn’t smell right to me……. Agree about the 'odour' ... to have a 52 reg it would have needed to be first registered in 2002 ... unless it was registered on a 'personal plate'? Not an obvious personal plate though ... As you say, something isn't quite right ... |
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Post by firemac on May 16, 2022 6:33:07 GMT
Yes, you’re probably right about the mileage but there’s too many things that don’t add up like the fact that DVLA have it first registered in May 04 despite the fact that it’s an early 4.1 so the 52 reg would seem right, the “original” radio clearly isn’t, there’s no model designation on the car or in the blurb. It just doesn’t smell right to me……. Agree about the 'odour' ... to have a 52 reg it would have needed to be first registered in 2002 ... unless it was registered on a 'personal plate'? Not an obvious personal plate though ... As you say, something isn't quite right ... Indeed. So because it is an early 4.2 on which a 52 plate would be expected, where has it been until it was registered in 2004? I can’t believe that it was sitting in a dealer’s stock for two years.😕 |
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Post by widge on May 16, 2022 7:17:03 GMT
Needs a bit of research. According to the seller it has 101K kilometres recorded which is a little over 60K miles but MoT history records last odo at 91351. Also it’s a 52 reg but DVLA says it was first registered in May 2004 which would make it 04, an import maybe? Looks a bit scruffy but no mention of structural corrosion in MoT history. If it is RHD but is in kilometres it is very likely a jap import. Just a note on jap imports avoid one if you are then thinking of bringing it to an eu country, it is impossible to get a certificate of conformity to register it. Although the boat has sailed regarding importing to france from the UK due to brexit you now get charged import duty based on the value of an equivalent car in france, i dont knoww about other eu countries. |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on May 16, 2022 11:50:23 GMT
The seller replied to my questions..it is an import he believes..possibly imported when nearly new. Owned by the same person for 9 years, and he sent me pics of the services done.
He also sent me pics of the wheel arches and sills which look clean/rust free. The car doesn't have the arch extenders which I've found are a key reason for rotten wings.
Next is to plan a trip to Northampton..somewhere south of Carlisle I believe !
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Post by firemac on May 16, 2022 12:04:19 GMT
The seller replied to my questions..it is an import he believes..possibly imported when nearly new. Owned by the same person for 9 years, and he sent me pics of the services done. He also sent me pics of the wheel arches and sills which look clean/rust free. The car doesn't have the arch extenders which I've found are a key reason for rotten wings. Next is to plan a trip to Northampton..somewhere south of Carlisle I believe ! Did he say where it was imported from, Ian? |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on May 16, 2022 14:06:18 GMT
The seller replied to my questions..it is an import he believes..possibly imported when nearly new. Owned by the same person for 9 years, and he sent me pics of the services done. He also sent me pics of the wheel arches and sills which look clean/rust free. The car doesn't have the arch extenders which I've found are a key reason for rotten wings. Next is to plan a trip to Northampton..somewhere south of Carlisle I believe ! Did he say where it was imported from, Ian? Never asked, and tbh, never occurred to me. I don't think he knows either....well, thats my impression.
I've asked for a couple of pics of underneath.
Need to add in price of door skin repair and wing. Odd- I had a similar dent in the front bumper of my number 1 Rav.
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Post by bothwellbuyer on May 25, 2022 18:52:18 GMT
3 door NRG HERE for sale at a good price Bothy. Good call sire !! I viewed the car today - immaculate underneath - no rust. Engine runs really sweetly..can't hear it running when in the car. Bodywork - damage to wing - solution new wing - damage to n/s door - just needs buffed and polished Needs new front bumper unless I can melt bumper back into shape...looks like its been hit by a towbar.
Auto box works as it should. Did 330 mile journey this afternoon back to Glasgow - 75mph-90mph and happy running along. One wee fault we think is a possible brake pipe weeping up near the front, so will get that checked.
The car has had the rear strap extension fitted so just needs a reflector.
Inside is as new The spec might not meet the NRG but don't really care.....no wheel arch extensions means no rust on the wings. Original steel wheels...so probably get some 18" wheels and keep the steels for winter tyres.
All in all, thats me back in the RAV4 fold !! Thanks to everyone who helped; and to Mb2bt who kindly looked at another which turned out a tad rotten but I learned from what he found....thanks !!
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Post by bothwellbuyer on May 25, 2022 18:52:51 GMT
Pictures will follow in the next day or two.
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