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duncanmac
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Thu Feb 08, 2007 1:37 pm

Anyone near bromley in Kent fancy letting me have a look at their car (pref a Touring) so I have a a bit of a practise at inspecting them.

I'm looking to buy a touring what to know what to look for/where things are etc

The winning offer gets a pub lunch on me. winkeye
Cotty
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Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:14 pm

Im based in Crofton (between Petts Wood and Orpington) Your welcome to come and have a look at my touring once it stops snowing.

Or why not come to one of the local meets. The last Lakeside meet attracted over 30 cars. Next one is on 17.02.07

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... sc&start=0
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duncanmac
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Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:16 pm

Just to be clear.

I'd like to look 8O (not borrow :twisted: ) at someones car and go through a buying check list just so I know what things should look like and get a feel for where/how things are on E30's

Preferably on a touring. :cool:

I've not actually been to look at any yet and want to know what I'm doing when I do. :roll:

Cheers
duncanmac
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Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:18 pm

Cheers cotty I was actually thinking of yours :wink:

If I get blown out by this seller, maybe sometime this weekend if thats Ok?
Cotty
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Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:24 pm

No Probs, Like I say as long as its not snowing, the entrance to my garage is on a slope and if there is snow/ice about I don't want to slid into the door frame putting her away.
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Simon13
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Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:38 pm

Cotty there isn't anything wrong with your touring!

rusty sunroofs, tailgates and front wings, front floor pans seem to be the fav bits on tourings. They generally are harder wearing than the other body types. There are alot of high milers around too, most seem to be kept going for some reason!

sqweeky tailgate, tailgate wiper broken. Water in the rear footwells, blocked drain hole. Saggy headlining at the rear, dog smell - these are all the touring things i can think of

hth
Cotty
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Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:02 pm

Simon13 wrote:Cotty there isn't anything wrong with your touring!
Oh got you, he wants to see a rusty one to see where they rot. Can't help in that case. The sideskirts are off and it even has minty sills :o:
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Cotty
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Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:04 pm

Simon13 wrote: tailgate wiper broken.
Tailgate washer is also a regular failing. Mine has never worked properly
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duncanmac
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Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:43 pm

Cotty, you free anytime this weekend??

Wont take long just want to crawl round it and have a chat if thats cool.

Just missed out :x on one with 16" harty alloys, recon head and lots of other niceness.

Want to be ready to spring on the next one. winkeye
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Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:10 am

duncanmac wrote:Cotty, you free anytime this weekend??
Yep, im a bit under the weather so won't be going anywhere.

Ill PM you some details
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duncanmac
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Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:01 pm

Just want to say big thanks to Cotty for letting me give his touring a once over.winkeye

Also gave me a cup of tea and let me have a look at all his E30 brochures.

Thanks again! :D
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