[Sex Kitten]

ive seen a very very very low mileage 52 reg kat for sale for 3995

will mot for a year but no camblet change and only a radio cassette

full ford service history

not sure what they are going to offer for mine yet but what does everyone think???

[FlashBastd]

Stereo isn't really an issue, don't be too motivated by the 52 plate though, this just means it was sat in a field for a year.

More important are things like Pass air bag, A/c, power mirrors, heated screen, and of course colour!

Also, does it drive well, and is it in good condition? Finally, what will the selling dealer charge to do the cam belt, after all, it wants doing asap.

[Matt & Tiggr MKIII]

Badger them for a cambelt plus bits and you may have a cracker there.

How low is the mileage, and how many owners?

Slightly concerned that if it has full ford service history that the cambelt hasnt been changed... rings a couple of warning bells to be honest.

[Sex Kitten]

i owner from new - ford garage is 2 doors down from place sellking it

and ahem it's green

less than 10k miles

[BenF]

low mileage late reg kats do seem to be holding their value well - is this a private seller or trade?

a car of that age will never be perfect, but a radio cassette? An aftermarket afterthought?

I was shown internet ads for kats by the salesman at the dealer I am getting my new car from, and £4k for a kat was certainly far from unusual - if it is useful for comparison they said to me that I should accept not less than £4k for mine from a private sale - mine is currently on 37k miles and has fsh and has had the cambelt done at 5 years

let us know how you get on!

[Matt & Tiggr MKIII]

Still begs question as to why the dealer has yet to change the belt...

[Sex Kitten]

hmmm its got heated front screen but saying manual door mirrors - guy is ringing me back today

havent driven it as it is a way from me

must make a checklist to ask him

it's trade - lady has p/xd it for a new non ford car

im scared!!!!!

[FlashBastd]

Sounds like a nice car, but be cautious about swapping for a lower spec car than what you have now, these things can be a real nag later on.

I think the mirrors can be retrofitted pretty easily, but am not certain.

[Sex Kitten]

i did ask about belt and was told garage had said not worth doing because of mileage - i explained - yet again - about miles vs years......

or ive seen a 70k thunder for not much less

help!!!!

good point about spec - im going to make a list

hmmm - dont think it has aircon either

no ta

apparently they will do cambelt now and give me £1000 for mine

he's just checking but looks like no air con .-(((

[Matt & Tiggr MKIII]

You may be better with the Thunder - the spec is higher, and the mileage is better ( dont like low mileage cars - they have either been used on daily 5 minute commute, which is an engine killer, or have sat and only used once a week, which causes issues with suspension etc.... )

[Midnight Blue]

You need to go and try it SK.

[Sex Kitten]

hmm

no air con
no eleccy mirrors
no heated front screen

but does have a cd player


........

[FlashBastd]

have sat and only used once a week, which causes issues with suspension etc.... )

and tyres like 50p pieces.

If it is fairly basic then that probably explains why it took so long to sell originally.

[Sex Kitten]

good point - i really dont want less than i have already

ah well the search continues

[zara014]

Good luck SK

[Matt & Tiggr MKIII]

Rach,

You've been looking for ages and you know you want one, so why not go for an FRP. Deep down you know you wont be happy till you do

[Sex Kitten]

lol - cos i cant afford the bloody insurance nor the petrol but yes youre right - my heart is crying for an FRP

[Pumasparky]

Sounds like it's an odd car this, with the patchy info from the seller, and it's green as well I would keep away.

I wouldn't think an FRP would be the right car for you, as they take more looking after and are more expensive to keep and run for a commuter.

A Thunder or as late as possible Lux model in a a good colour has to be the way to go.

This post has been edited by Pumasparky: 04 August 2009 - 11:19 AM

[Sex Kitten]

thats what im thinking but so hard to find!

seen a thunder 70k miles for 3.9k - ireally wanted something about 50k mileage but beggars cant be choosers

[gaznlou]

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