Hi all
After years of admiration I have taken the plunge and purchased a 33k 2000 3200 GT. Black with grey leather. Not my first choice.
I saw it on line yesterday morning but as it was 200 miles away in Sheffield (I'm in Brighton) I ignored it for now. However, the phone rang and it happened to be a car mad friend who by chance was 10 miles away from the car. Long story short he spent an hour with the car and struck a deal.
I think I may have gone slightly mad but I, and any one who knows me, was getting sick of my constant dithering about cars.
So, with the deposit paid and pick up date a week Tuesday (delay is my fault due to working away) I am now feeling a little less brave about my decision. Good points are that the previous owner has had the car for 14 years. Throttle, belts and a service have all just been done and the car has a fresh MOT with no advisories. I am not naive enough to think that this means the car is not going to be troublesome.
If I want to get an inspection before paying the balance is there anyone around Sheffield/Chesterfield that comes recommended?
The other slightly concerning point is that insurance comparison sites have the car as an Asseto Corsa, but it is just a GT. Is that normal? HPI do recognise the reg but don't match the VIN to the number plate. From a quick search on line I'm pretty sure that what I think is the VIN (ZAMAA ETC) is correct. Hopefully a call to the dealer will sort this out.
This hasn't dampened my excitement. I've been up since 4.30am, partly due to an excitable 2 year old, but mainly because I have been watching youtube clips and listening to that glorious noise!
Will update when I pick the car up. Look forward to meeting some of you soon.
After years of admiration I have taken the plunge and purchased a 33k 2000 3200 GT. Black with grey leather. Not my first choice.
I saw it on line yesterday morning but as it was 200 miles away in Sheffield (I'm in Brighton) I ignored it for now. However, the phone rang and it happened to be a car mad friend who by chance was 10 miles away from the car. Long story short he spent an hour with the car and struck a deal.
I think I may have gone slightly mad but I, and any one who knows me, was getting sick of my constant dithering about cars.
So, with the deposit paid and pick up date a week Tuesday (delay is my fault due to working away) I am now feeling a little less brave about my decision. Good points are that the previous owner has had the car for 14 years. Throttle, belts and a service have all just been done and the car has a fresh MOT with no advisories. I am not naive enough to think that this means the car is not going to be troublesome.
If I want to get an inspection before paying the balance is there anyone around Sheffield/Chesterfield that comes recommended?
The other slightly concerning point is that insurance comparison sites have the car as an Asseto Corsa, but it is just a GT. Is that normal? HPI do recognise the reg but don't match the VIN to the number plate. From a quick search on line I'm pretty sure that what I think is the VIN (ZAMAA ETC) is correct. Hopefully a call to the dealer will sort this out.
This hasn't dampened my excitement. I've been up since 4.30am, partly due to an excitable 2 year old, but mainly because I have been watching youtube clips and listening to that glorious noise!
Will update when I pick the car up. Look forward to meeting some of you soon.