bitcrusher
Part of things
Trying to keep a v8 Jag in petrol and selling my 340
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There's something cheerily no nonsense about this little Suzuki. It's the kind of no frills motor that my friends and I all used to bomb about in at the age of about 17-18 until we had built up some experience and no claims bonus back in the days before '£149 per month to drive this brand new Corsa'. I bet it's really easy to fix too, a great car to start learning how to twirl spanners on. If I needed a little town car I'd be all over this, or if my son was anywhere near driving age (just another 15 years or so to go!). GLWTS!
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Aug 30, 2017 11:26:37 GMT
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Always open to offers if you're interested. If not, out of interest, what do you think it is worth? I would sell it for half that |
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Sept 21, 2017 12:24:46 GMT
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Suzuki Alto GL
Metallic Blue
“T” Registered – 1st March 1999.
MOT – Until February 2018.
GENUINE 40,500 Miles – Average 2,200 per year MOT print-out and other supporting paperwork.
Its 18 years old, it’s not concours, there are some age related marks/scuffs on the bodywork, slight ding on top of NS wing, but nothing at all major or detrimental to the overall condition = there is NO rust/crusty body panels.
I purchased it September 2016 for my partner to use (hence it’s registered in her name, at her previous address), but now she has moved in with me, it’s not getting used, which as we all know, this does a car no favours, so it’s best it finds a new home.
This is an ideal first, or around town car, it’s super nippy, super skinny, but inside remarkably roomy, with big windows so it’s light and airy. That’s not to say it’s no good for long journeys, the little 993cc engine is really perky!
I saw this car as a no-frills, back to basics car, almost like the original Mini would have been built today:
993cc
5 speed gearbox,
No PAS – but it’s light enough,
Manual windows – no motors or switches to go wrong. PLUS you can wind passenger window down from the driver’s seat – just reach over,
No Central Locking to go wrong,
No A/C to keep charged up (A/C also saps engine power and affects MPG too). PLUS you have - OPENING rear quarter windows – which are AWESOME!
Internal tailgate release,
Internal fuel flap release,
Internally adjustable door mirrors,
Radio/CD – never used it because CD can be temperamental. I never changed it because I thought the car might be sold, and people may want to make their own audio choice,
Split rear seat back and rear seat belts,
Rear Parcel Shelf,
Rear wash wipe,
Digital Clock
LEATHER rimmed steering wheel,
Steel wheels – which you could replace/upgrade to alloy of course, but I like the painted steel wheel look.
Skinny 145/70x13 tyres – all in great condition – lots of tread,
Lots of service history,
New battery January 2016,
Replacement alternator @ 39,496 miles,
TIMING BELT changed at 38,756 miles,
New Brake Pads, Brake Shoes and Cylinders @ 38,756.
I cleaned underneath when I purchased it, treated it too some Waxoyl and underbody protection ready for Winter – but it never got used in any bad weather, in fact, I would say it’s only ever been driven in the rain once since we’ve had it.
It’s a great little car, which is going to be a great buy for someone, it just needs a little bit of TLC, a bit of cosseting and loving. We’ll be sad to see it go, but it’s selfish to leave it sitting on the drive, it won’t do it any good whatsoever.
Buy it, give it some TLC, look after it and you’ll have a great little car which will last you for years, and you’ll own an updated version of the original Mini, BUT you won’t be left behind in modern traffic, scrabbling round with a 4-speed gearbox, and also being scared of rust when it rains.
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Sept 21, 2017 12:28:34 GMT
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Oct 20, 2017 15:23:22 GMT
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Now sold - thanks....
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Oct 20, 2017 15:23:43 GMT
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Now sold - thanks....
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