Should i buy it...Rev3 Turbo

[SWMark]

Hi folks,

Is the value of a Rev 3 Turbo really that low these days? Ive found one that my cousins been to see, its trade and the partner went away with the keys. Apparently it runs like a dream, with just a Jap exhaust being the only engine mod. Also has a set of wheels. The bodywork is in excellent nick, they sent me 24 pictures all round and under the car and the arches and sills.

Trouble is its 4 hrs from me, and i need to send a 300 deposit to get it registered and secure the deal.

Its one of only two (both of which are miles away) that interests me.

The only two things im a little sceptical of, are the price (they said theyd take 2,700 but its a fresh import, and being Ex-Import gamer, i know that to get a nice Rev3 on 60k miles (which is what its on) your looking at £2500, unless they have really good contacts. So why is it so cheap?

And the other is obviously that i havent had a chance to drive it. So do i spend £120 going to view it, and my only day off a week, or do i spend £300 to secure it, and buy without driving it ?

Mark

[g.lewarne]

before you consider doing anything i would ask that they make a video of the car being started from cold, and recording for at least a few minutes so you can hear the engine and see whats coming out of the exhaust.

even though its only 60k miles, it could still be fooked.

[Charged]

REV 3's are that cheap so I wouldn't be put off by the price.

And the other is obviously that i havent had a chance to drive it. So do i spend £120 going to view it, and my only day off a week, or do i spend £300 to secure it, and buy without driving it ?

Mark

I certainly would never buy a car without seeing it.

[willfinch36]

REV 3's are that cheap so I wouldn't be put off by the price.

And the other is obviously that i havent had a chance to drive it. So do i spend £120 going to view it, and my only day off a week, or do i spend £300 to secure it, and buy without driving it ?

Mark

I certainly would never buy a car without seeing it.

+1

[Rogue]

REV 3's are that cheap so I wouldn't be put off by the price.

And the other is obviously that i havent had a chance to drive it. So do i spend £120 going to view it, and my only day off a week, or do i spend £300 to secure it, and buy without driving it ?

Mark

I certainly would never buy a car without seeing it.

+1

-1

I've probably bought about a hundred cars without seeing them...

[mattgt]

Mine was only £2400 with 80k, had - Tube manifold - Berk DP - Jap exhaust - Blitz SM intercooler and piping - Samcos - Iridium plugs - Kenwood headunit and all speakers upgraded and a few other odds and sods!

BUT it did have less than a months T&T.

This was 2 months ago.

[SWMark]

I generally only buy fresh imports, because alot of people seem to use Normal unleaded or Super, instead of V-Power, which 'can' cause alot of wear and / or damage.