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Hi Mike
If it's never had a gearbox service then I would certainly do that and run the car about a bit to make sure all is well - you'll definitely get the cost of that job back in piece of mind for the new owner. Paint bits - I'd be tempted to advertise 'warts and all' (not that there's much there!) as some prospective owners may not be worried if they intend to park in the street or put miles on the car. Those who are might prefer to have their own 'paint man' do the job. I guess it's a balance of hassle vs potential reward? A Pistonheads ad would probably be a good idea if you want to aim at the higher end of the value range, as you're more likely to find a buyer. I would certainly expect you to better the offers you had previously selling at this time of year
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Yes, I'd agree with Adrian on that as a gearbox fluid change can be "kill or cure".
If I was paying good money for such a car I'd like to see evidence that had been done and the car used significantly afterwards to confirm it was still OK. If it's not done and fully bedded in it's a big risk that a well-informed new owner would (should) use to negotiate. I'd probably also agree with him on the paintwork, unless you're selling at a real premium - usually just commercial sellers. Did you mention a missing seat button? I'd DEFINITELY fix things like that before sale. ![]()
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions and extended leather. Ski hatch retrofit. Aftermarket reversing camera. DVB-T and XCarlink now removed as redundant. 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". ![]() ![]() Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. Agate Grey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, Tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. ![]() 1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! |
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Thanks for the input gents. Yes I agree, the gearbox service is definitely on the cards especially as it doesn't cost an awful lot. I'm confident this won't harm the gearbox in any way as it really is silky smooth and faultless. As for the seat switch, I've been looking for one of those for a while, but I'm struggling to find one, in the correct colour of course!
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I am so tempted to buy this 'twin' car, but SWMBO might kill me! ![]()
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!). |
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I haven't contacted them direct no, I'll call them when I get back home.
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I'm back home now. The car has been fully valeted, and will have a fresh 12mths mot as of Monday. I have a genuine engine oil and filter here, so I may as well do that over the weekend. Viewing welcome from Tuesday onwards.
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Congratulations, hopefully a forum member bought it? And if that's not the case you told the buyer all about this forum?
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Glad to hear it - looking forward to it turning up on here with its new owner
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The car went to a true enthusiast, it couldn't have gone to a better home and I'm really happy about that. I was truly sad to see it being driven away, one of the few cars to have that affect on me. Sorry guys but I didn't mention this forum to him!
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