Very cheap 260

[Keith]

That car is less than the Body Shop estimate to repair mine (with new metal and minimal filler) but otoh mine is in a proper colour so the paint must be a lot dearer

[AndyG]

Whatever happened to lead
Dave

When I was a boy I used lead on my cars. Great fun!

Some classic car repairers still use it.

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[Herman]

Sorry to tell you, even some new cars are filled to cover defects in the bodywork. (I used to work for a Ford Garage)

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Oops, what did you do at Ford?

Make the dents or fill them

[AndyG]

Oops, what did you do at Ford?

Make the dents or fill them

Valet and PDI.

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[Herman]

Valet and PDI.

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I know it's a cheap shot but.............PDI = Pre Dent Inspection???

I'll go now....

[AndyG]

I know it's a cheap shot but.............PDI = Pre Dent Inspection???

I'll go now....

I did a PDI and then a mechanic took a Cosworth Sierra back to the showroom and skidded it in to 4 other stock cars in the parking area.

[X5POWER]

CN06MYF
MakeMG
ModelZT V8 260
ColourGrey
Date registered2006-07-28
GearboxManual

Vin / Chassis No.
****0253
Check Full VIN Number
Engine numberE19002708032136
recorded as stolenNo Reported Stolen
Stolen & recoveredNo
Writeoff Cat A/B/C/DNot Written off
Vehicle Identity CheckNo
Registration changesYes - See above
Colour ChangesNo
Outstanding FinanceNot yet checked
Extended overview information
Former keepers1
Last Keeper change29/07/2006
Vehicle ScrappedNo
Vehicle ExportedNo
Imported from AbroadNo
Left / Right DriveRight hand drive
Drive Type4X2
Country built inUnited Kingdom
Fuel TypePetrol
Body TypeSaloon
Engine cc4601cc
Drive AxleREAR
CO2314
Country built in

[X5POWER]

Was on before original plate went back on G9RJF

[Dominic22]

That all looks ok, interesting that I assume a few contacted him re the sale and no-one has had a reply.

I guess they are sometimes sold cheap. I know of a 260 that was traded in for less than £2000 recently with lookers as the owner had no idea of value and had owned it many years, neither did lookers. It went through BCA auctions with a £1500 reserve and made £5500 if I recall. So I guess it does happen.

But I would say not in this case, as there are too many other issues with the listing.

[tonybubble]

That all looks ok, interesting that I assume a few contacted him re the sale and no-one has had a reply.

I guess they are sometimes sold cheap. I know of a 260 that was traded in for less than £2000 recently with lookers as the owner had no idea of value and had owned it many years, neither did lookers. It went through BCA auctions with a £1500 reserve and made £5500 if I recall. So I guess it does happen.

But I would say not in this case, as there are too many other issues with the listing.

Not to mention that it has the whole of one side repaired/replaced!