Hi Gizmo,
Had a look at the car mate. Main details as you may know:
- pre facelift (276) GT car
- 3 Owners (first registered as a Nissan Demo car)
- VIN numbers match, MOT to Sept, Tax was March I think, service book stamped
- Mileage - a shade under 20,000
BODYWORK AND WHEELS
Bodywork is in fairly good condition - there is nothing so major that a good detail shouldn't sort it. There are a few light scratches at the fuel lid and a few other places that should buff out. On the sides of the front bumper there is some light grazing and there are the usual few stone chips. Four being four years old, a good detail on the paintwork should make this car look pretty nice.
Black mud guards have been added to the car (don't know if you knew this) and this is my opinion but I dont think they suit it at all. They should be easy enough to whip off if you don't want them though. The wheels are in pretty bad nick and will need a refurb. Every wheel is at least a little kerbed and a couple of the wheels are bubbling.
PERISHABLES
The tyres are the Bridgestone RE040s that come with the car - these have done 20, 000 miles and while they have a little tread will need replaced in the not too distant future. From what I make of the front pads, a fair bit of meat on the outers but the inner pads are getting low (these tend to go first) and it is likely these will need swapped out soon too. Clutch and gear box feels ok.
ELECTRICS
Everything was fine from, horn, air con, heated leather, electric seats, lights, headlight washers, windows, computer trip, central locking, electric door mirrors. Only thing I couldnt check was the CD skipping BOSE issue as there were no cds.
INTERIOR
Again, just needs a really good clean. Leather has a little bit of wear at driver side from entry (this tends to be inevitable) but not so bad that it would put me off the car. A few scuffs on the plastics of the car, particularlt the boot - again nothing too major. The strut in the boot however has several scores so I would be looking to cover this or have it replaced. Otherwise - tidy.
ENGINE
Engine hasn't been modified in any way. The engine was pretty filthy though - dont think its ever been cleaned. Again nothing a good detail won't sort. However, levels were fine, sounded and started ok and there was no gunky white residue on the cap (which is always nice). I checked the trip computer and it had 32mpg average so seems like it has been driven well on motorways without being ragged.
Thats all I can remember but if I recall anything else or you wanna chat to me just drop me a PM. Its a nice car - it just needs a really good detail (but of TLC). I would definately try get money off for the wheels as they need refurbed and I said this to the parents. More ammo for you is the fact that the tyres and pads will need changed in the close future.
Craig