mbw100 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Beware I bought my HR 41k miles and the engine blew within a month. Low miles means nothing if the car has been abused. Eye ball the guy and if he flinches under questioning walk away and if the car doesn't idle dead steady walk away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks for your help! I will also be taking out a full warranty if i buy private! It will cost 300-400 but covers me if the car blows up i guess! The question is how do you know if the cars been abused? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 What could be the issue with high rims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 What could be the issue with high rims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) I'm not sure, if you look at it compared to others it looks way higher up. Maybe an issue with suspension?? I have no idea to be honest but it doesn't look normal to me. Edit. Actually looking through autotrader this isn't the only one that looks like its sitting quite high up. Might just be the rays wheels causing it? mine is on the non gt wheels and it seems to sit a bit lower. Edited February 14, 2014 by nowhereboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Mine has Rays alloys and doesn't sit that high. Could just be that my springs/shocks have worn more though on mine and the car now sits lower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 It does look a bit high. It could just be where it's parked, especially as s/he has turned the car around to take photos of the other side rather than just... you know, walking around it. The car doesn't look particularly level in any of the photos... although that could just as easily be the sellers camera skills though (or maybe even just my eyes!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 haha youve kind of put me off that one. im finding it really hard to find a good car. there is so much variance in price, its hard to know what to go for! I would much rather get the car from a garage, but there are some good warranties to cover you if you end up unlucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Beware I bought my HR 41k miles and the engine blew within a month. Low miles means nothing if the car has been abused. Eye ball the guy and if he flinches under questioning walk away and if the car doesn't idle dead steady walk away! did you do all the usual checks? and did the car have a FSH etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Found this. Its just what I'm looking for!what are your thoughts? Good price? Also with 3 month warrenty? Its debadged though, I'm guessing you can buy them? FSH with 3 owners! http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201401070860883 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I like it de-badged leebottrill. Looks like a nice example though with a good history by the sounds of it. No idea if the price is a good one though as I'm not too up on HR prices sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Seems very cheap with that low miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsybriggs1 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I saw a damaged one on eBay what might be a good deal if you are good and changing parts and stuff http://bit.ly/MkNKYg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 I can only just check the oil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsybriggs1 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 O now we will all halo you on what to do when you start splashing out on mods lol Haha you could get RT performance to do the work as they are down London as well as the car:-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Haha cheers! If there is anyone near there that wants to come along and test it with me that'd be great I need someone in the know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Update. I've found my car! Just running some checks on the car and I'm hopefully getting it on Thursday!I've gone for a 57plate 313 roadster! I'll pop some pics up when I'm home! :-D sooooo excited! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Update. I've found my car! Just running some checks on the car and I'm hopefully getting it on Thursday!I've gone for a 57plate 313 roadster! I'll pop some pics up when I'm home! :-D sooooo excited! congrats !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsybriggs1 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Roadsters are for cool kids :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Having owned an HR roadster, check that the hood works nice & smoothly when it goes down and doesnt "stick" slightly half way down. Its a common problem. If you also look above your head in the car, the metal roof support which goes from side to side, the metal can "fold" back on that due to the strain of the roof working. Outside of that, the HR Roadster is a nice car, I really enjoyed mine. On a 57 plate car, the spark plugs will be coming up to being changed - they are outside of "normal" servicing, so check they have been done - they arnt cheap. Also, check the rubber drive belt at the front of the engine - mine used to shred itself every 20k miles. Other than that, just look out for the normal stuff, like tyre tread, brakes etc. Set of tyres will be £650, set of decent ferrodo brake pads will be £250. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks a lot for that. I have an as inspection going ahead tomorrow. I'll also keep an eye out for the bits you said. The car I getting has 23000 so should be fairly tidy. Might take it straight to the garage for a good going over when I'm home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks a lot for that. I have an as inspection going ahead tomorrow. I'll also keep an eye out for the bits you said. The car I getting has 23000 so should be fairly tidy. Might take it straight to the garage for a good going over when I'm home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Ohh quick update. Bought my zed. Got a 57plate 313 roadster with 24k. Fnsh and in mint condition for 10k. Been driving it a week and loved every second! Thanks for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Ohh quick update. Bought my zed. Got a 57plate 313 roadster with 24k. Fnsh and in mint condition for 10k. Been driving it a week and loved every second! Thanks for all your help the pics aren't showing ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Ohh quick update. Bought my zed. Got a 57plate 313 roadster with 24k. Fnsh and in mint condition for 10k. Been driving it a week and loved every second! Thanks for all your help the pics aren't showing ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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