This Might Be The One

[colintf]

Thanks - that's quite a low VIN number out of 883 considering it's such a late model - hope it didn't sit in a field too long before being registered?

maybe it sat in a warm dealer showroom?

[AndyG]

It came off the line on the 07/04/04, do you know the first reg date?

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[Mean Green]

No, but that would explain why it looks a little tired for a 56 plate.

Went to see today - nice chap, seems genuine, had the car since 2007 and 11k. Has fsh and all the bills as per the ad, so mechanically sound and seems on top of some of the 260 wrinkles. Cosmetically, bonnet has stone chips that are starting to rust and there are some dinks and donks, more scruffy than serious and the wheels need some TLC. Drives nicely, no driveshift clunk, no rattles & squeaks & nice and tight. Engine clean enough but looks a little 'old' if you know what I mean - see pics on site - http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3454312.htm

Quite basic - no trip comp, no sat nav/tv, cloth seats, manual rear windows, but I presume it wouldn't be too tricky/costly to uprate those?

As we were driving, he mentioned a wheel bearing which he is getting fixed on monday and it's just been serviced & MOT'd but a red 'STOP/CHECK' light flashed up momentarily a couple of times - should I worry about that?

Overall I think the bits & pieces can be sorted for less than a grand, which is why I gave him a deposit and said I'd go for it

Just want to make sure you guys don't think there's anything in the above to be concerned about?

Really appreciate your input so far

[Bainzi]

"red 'STOP/CHECK' light flashed up momentarily "

They all do that sir!

Welcome to the collective

[spartacus]

Well... dinks and donks are about £60 a panel, wheel refurb is about £50 each, TV is a waste of space and the satnav not much better, and what's the issue with manual rear windows when you will always be in the front?

Sounds fine...

[colintf]

No, but that would explain why it looks a little tired for a 56 plate.

Went to see today - nice chap, seems genuine, had the car since 2007 and 11k. Has fsh and all the bills as per the ad, so mechanically sound and seems on top of some of the 260 wrinkles. Cosmetically, bonnet has stone chips that are starting to rust and there are some dinks and donks, more scruffy than serious and the wheels need some TLC. Drives nicely, no driveshift clunk, no rattles & squeaks & nice and tight. Engine clean enough but looks a little 'old' if you know what I mean - see pics on site - http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3454312.htm

Quite basic - no trip comp, no sat nav/tv, cloth seats, manual rear windows, but I presume it wouldn't be too tricky/costly to uprate those?

As we were driving, he mentioned a wheel bearing which he is getting fixed on monday and it's just been serviced & MOT'd but a red 'STOP/CHECK' light flashed up momentarily a couple of times - should I worry about that?

Overall I think the bits & pieces can be sorted for less than a grand, which is why I gave him a deposit and said I'd go for it

Just want to make sure you guys don't think there's anything in the above to be concerned about?

Really appreciate your input so far

well done. Bet you can't wait to collect it.

The red flashing warning light is just to remind you that it's alive

[Mean Green]

As I said before, wind-up windows no problem for me, or my kidults.

I'd be interested to know about the other stuff and the age gap tho'

Good news about the STOP/CHECK light - must have been saying 'hello'

Got a very good coachworks locally who double as an MG specialist - they've nursed my 190 through thick & thin - can't wait to see their faces when I roll up in the new chariot

[Stefano]

Neil,
depends when you want to go and get it but if you need a lift to pick it up in a 260 let me know. You know where I live oh and no nicking my logo'd mudflaps.

Well done after a long wait very pleased for you. We can get a picture opf both together sometime and even include hans gruber if he is available. Essex section is growing by the week!
Steve

[wraith01mg]

Neil,
depends when you want to go and get it but if you need a lift to pick it up in a 260 let me know. You know where I live oh and no nicking my logo'd mudflaps.

Well done after a long wait very pleased for you. We can get a picture opf both together sometime and even include hans gruber if he is available. Essex section is growing by the week!
Steve

Indeed it is. I'm really going to have to get my arse down there again for some cruiz action.

[Mean Green]

He he that'll scare the locals

Thanks Steve, may well take you up on that