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#1 j0n

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Posted 25 October 2012 - 09:55 PM

Hello potential buyers

I am considering selling my VX220 n/a in calypso red.

I have owned my VX since October 2008. I’m either 4th or 5th owner; I will check.
Current mileage 46.5k
First registered 31st October 2002 (52 plate)

The paintwork is in excellent condition apart from the usual stone chips on the front and a small scratch near a front headlight. I have recently detailed the car using a rotary polisher. There are no signs of bubbling anywhere.
The car has the optional VSE exhaust fitted with black tips.


I have always regularly polished and waxed it and it is super shiny.
The wheels do clean up well; some light scratches but overall they are good for their age. All tyres are very good; the rears were replaced last year and the fronts about 2 years ago, but they have loads of tread left and are all Bridgestone Potenza.

2 years ago we changed the brakes, discs, Mintex 1144 pads and the fluid.

Engine mounts were changed about 2 years ago.

The car has black leather seats with only a very slight wear to the driver’s bolster. The car also has the optional centre brace fitted and VX220 branded mats.

It will come with the soft top; this has slight wear marks where the bars touch it, however does not leak and has been treated with Auto Glym waterproof protector.
I have kept it garaged in my ownership with the exception of the past year as I moved house but it is always kept parked under cover.

It does have some service history; since I’ve owned it my dad has done the service every year, he is an AA man and has also been on a course with the AA to learn about these cars. We use genuine Vauxhall parts and keep receipts for everything done to the car and fill in the service book, we just can’t stamp it. Prior to my ownership, I do have a service book with dealer history in it although I think there is a year or 2 missing.

I had the GEO set up by Guglielmie motorsport.

6ish months tax and MOT until about April.

Private plate not included and will be transferred off.

The only parts not as standard are the V grille and window surround which are covered in black vinyl. It has a rear MMG diffuser which has been shortened so it doesn’t stick out too much. I also put an Astra engine cover on which can be unclipped if not required. The car also has a Kenwood stereo and JL audio speakers which sound fantastic.

I cannot think of any bad points to the car apart from the mentioned chips and a few scratches to the silver plastics inside the car. The passenger side window rattles but I believe this can be adjusted. The car is approaching 10 years old so it will show some signs of age but overall is in excellent condition and looks almost new when clean. I would recommend viewing before committing to buy.

I am going to start with a price of £8400. Or with hard top £8700. The hard top does have a small touched up scratch on it but it is barely noticeable; I will try and get a picture of it. I am not in a rush to sell and therefore will not accept any silly offers but will consider all. If you view and would like to buy, I would like you to leave a deposit prior to collection.

Reason for sale: I now need a car to use everyday and don’t want to run up loads of miles in the VX, plus I would like some comfort and luxuries.

I am based in Gloucester just off J11a M5. Test drives only with valid insurance otherwise I will take you for a drive.

If you have any questions or would like to view the car, please call me on 0771 8898 357; if I don’t answer then please leave a message. Feel free to reply through the forum also.

Thanks for reading.

Jonathan

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Posted 25 November 2012 - 08:01 PM

Still for sale and offers welcome :)

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Posted 02 January 2013 - 09:07 AM

Still for sale. If it does not sell before end of winter I shall more than likely keep it til summer :)

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Posted 04 January 2013 - 02:45 PM

would you be interested in selling just the hard top at all ?

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Posted 04 January 2013 - 09:49 PM

Hi, only if it doesnt go with the car. Someone else has already asked so you are 2nd inline.

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Posted 12 January 2013 - 06:37 PM

£8250 :)

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Posted 15 January 2013 - 09:43 PM

Hi Jonathan I sold my last VX 4 years ago but am now looking for something new for next season, I looked at a marlin 5exi at the weekend and whilst performance and handling was good it lacked build quality. I am now considering Elise or VX again. Do you have any pics of the inside? Also can you confirm that all necessary recalls have taken place fuel line, wheels, etc and finally that there has been no major damage, cat D, etc. Cheers

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Posted 16 January 2013 - 12:32 PM

Hi. I will get a couple of interior pictures after work. It has black leather and the centre brace. When I purchased the car I did rig Vauxhall. They checked the database and said no recalls outstanding. Mechanically the car is sound. Brakes and tyres will last ages yet as only recently changed. I'll get some pictures later and let me know what you think. Jon

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Posted 21 January 2013 - 10:33 AM

Jontell is your car still for sale? I'd like to arrange a viewing if it's still available.

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Posted 21 January 2013 - 10:41 PM

Hi, it is yes. Just read your PM also. I may not be around this weekend though. Let me know alternatives in case im not.

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Posted 26 January 2013 - 05:38 PM

Thanks all. I am thinking of keeping it now. Had a fair bit of interest but no one has made an offer yet. I ideally want an Abarth 500 Turismo or Competizione. Or even the base model. I might look to get an early base model for around £9k and keep the vx for nice days.

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Posted 18 June 2013 - 09:07 PM

Now for sale again, I was hoping to keep it but it is just not feasible due to change in circumstances. An update is below. 

 

New rear Bridgestones (re040).

New MOT done 23rd March with no advisories.

New road tax 6 month from May.

New Vauxhall battery.

NSR wheel changed as last one had lots of curbing.

 

It will be due a service in soon. I will include spark plugs, 2 x oil cooler seals, a cambelt(does not need it yet though) and an oil filter, (will need a seal) just oil needed to complete the service. All parts from Vauxhall.

 

If we get some good weather soon I will give it a full detail too.

 

The car needs nothing but an oil change, brakes tyres etc are all in very good condition.

 

I am looking for £8500 including the hardtop £8k without.

 

Mileage 49k and a bit.

 

Let me know if you have any questions or would like to view.

 

 



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Posted 18 June 2013 - 09:08 PM

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Posted 01 July 2013 - 06:09 PM

Monday bump.



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Posted 04 July 2013 - 04:36 PM

Here is a video I have just made of the car, towards the end you can here it running. I have also looked on the V5 and there have been 4 former keepers.

 

 



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Posted 06 July 2013 - 07:35 PM

Sad times, it's sold  :mellow:

 

It has been bought by a member on here from near London, I'm sure he will be on here again at some point.

 

I will make another thread tomorrow for the Hard top and if I have any other bits floating around.

 

Thanks for been a great forum, I will still try and get to the national if im free.



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Posted 06 July 2013 - 08:54 PM

what are you replacing it with sir?



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Posted 06 July 2013 - 10:43 PM

An Abarth 500.

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Posted 07 July 2013 - 04:54 AM

& one of the lads I work with told me that he saw a car like mine on Friday, sounded like your No. plate, the last spot. :(

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Posted 07 July 2013 - 07:17 AM

sorry to see you leave John, it was great meeting you and good luck with your new toy.

 

Will catch up with you maybe on xbox F4/5






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