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[markpratt]

Hi all,

 

I've been looking at buying a VX220 Turbo for some years now. I'm making a trip to take a look at one tomorrow, potentially to put down a deposit. Although I've been researching them for years I'm no mechanic so would welcome any advice! Is there anything I should be looking out for? Having looked through a few threads I thought it might be worthwhile seeing if anybody recognises the reg and knows a bit more about it's history?...

 

WHO5 VXT

 

Any help appreciated folks!

 

Mark.

[WrightStuff]

You will find this useful :

 

http://www.vx220.org...buying-a-vx220/

 

Best thing to do is take someone along in the area who knows VXs. Sorry not me, I'm happy to drive the beastie but have no idea how it works.

I paid a professional vehicle inspector to have a good look over mine before parting with the £££.

 

 

[rob999]

Got a link to the advert? (So we can pick the car apart)

[Harry Hornet]

DO NOT put a deposit down until you are happy there is no way back, or had a second opinion..imo..there have been some sorry cases of "poor" cars being purchased not having had a full research on them , especially from some squealer dealers..

 

saying that I am sure someone will be around to help you..pity it is out of my patch..... Wolfy.Ibob and a couple of others???

 

HH

[TurboTurkey]

If it was coral blue Vx on eBay didn't the guy pass away ? Wasn't his name coral flash ?? Think I'm right . Think the rear clam was repaired double check with another Vx member .

[fiveoclock]

http://www.vx220.org...-know-this-car/

[markpratt]

Thanks for the help folks. I need to switch my email notifications on so I spot responses sooner!

 

I did go to have a look at the car as planned but it wasn't quite in the condition I was looking for. Anyway, I persisted and went along and picked another one up just today...

 

http://www.adrianbly...-surrey-3613827

 

It's absolutely immaculate with just 8000 miles on the clock. Super chuffed with it.

[Nev]

Woooah, 17k !!

[JOHN W]

Congratulations, did you get the expansion bottle renewed? I dont think coralflashes old car (wh05 vxt) will sell at the money they are asking, i had a deal agreed when at another garage a few 000's below that price but chose to go with one that didnt need any work on it.

[TurboTurkey]

17k is strong money but it's a very nice example an looks new.

[jonnyboy]

Is the penny dropping on here that people will pay good money for a clean car? 

[chrishVX]

If looking at that coral on ebay WH05 I would be looking for front damage too

It has no splitters on it , noone takes these off to make it look better

looks like the dash panel trim is missing too

[denno]

Is the penny dropping on here that people will pay good money for a clean car? 

You gets what you pay for

[theotherjonnymac]

Great condition but top dollar. Hope you are planning to keep for many years

[markpratt]

Yeah, was a bit above what I'd originally planned on spending but I will look after it so thought I might as well start with the best condition I can.

 

I managed to knock them down to £16,500 with a 6 month warranty, full service, new cam belt and a full tank of petrol for the drive home.

 

I don't think the expansion bottle has been replaced - is that something I should look at getting done?

[JOHN W]

From the colour on the pic (yellow) id get it changed if it hasnt been. Then put either a carbon effect or stainless cover over it to keep the sun off it.cheap change to do.

[markpratt]

Cheers John, I'll add it to my to do list!

[JOHN W]

They are a common fault to crack and leak when not covered. They become brittle when exposed to uv.

[TJenkos]

As above, but buy a genuine one from Vauxhall for around £31. My last eBay one had caused the coolant light to flick and leaked after 6 months..

[Harry Hornet]

looks good, and welcome

 

and no biscuit to be seen anywhere....

 

HH...enjoy the miles and smiles...is a Walshy day on your list???