Quote Originally Posted by David View Post

Would you buy a "rare" non-SE with zero service history over an SE with all the paperwork? I wouldn't.



David
I have to say as much as a service history is good to have what if like me the previous owner has done all his or her own work? Some garages do the minimum needed and in fact some do nothing but put a stamp in the book, at least by doing it myself I can use the best products and keep an eye on stuff.

When I was looking for my 260 one I looked at had all the paperwork and even a couple of receipts for bulbs being replaced but the car was very ragged. Tatty paint, worn seats, dirty carpets and even a small dent in the sill. Apparently it had only done 30k miles but looked like it had done 4 times that.

Steve