gettin a 16v - what should i be lookin out for

[OGDMX]

as above...need some pointers on what i need to be checkin when i take a look on thurs

its this one

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1998 VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.4 16V 3
Door Hatchback, R reg. 1 former keeper, pearl diamond black, 50,110 miles + FVWSH, 16V refinements inc. EW, PS, CL, SR, airbags, RHR, sports design interior, group 10 to insure, taken in px to clear, stunning @ only. £2,995 . ovno

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[david burton]

can't think of too much - make sure everything electrical works properly, it idles fine, check the gearbox isn't rattling when cold (some get worn out easily), take a look at the brake pads / discs as they might need replacing at this mileage - also you will need cambelt at 60k so consider this when bargaining. the engine should still be nice and tight at that age - so walk away if it's smoking or seems thrashed.

looks like a good buy tho!

[OGDMX]

cheers mate

how much ya reckon for a cambelt then?

really hopin its as good as it appears...been off the road for 11 month n i cant wait to get back on again

[david burton]

fingers crossed

i think a cam belt can be done in 4 hours or so, but i aint sure - budget for 200?

anyone?

[OGDMX]

cheers for the help mate

will be helpful to not look like a complete numpti when i go up lol

[david burton]

where are you based?

[GroovyCarrot]

Cambelt will be between 2 and 4 hours generally, depending on how good your mechanic is and how much of a pain in the backside your car is to work on Took me about 3 hours to change mine for the first time, but that's a very easy car to work on. The part itself shouldn't be more than a tenner or so really.. so working on £35 / hour that'd be £80-£150.. ish.

[OGDMX]

labour shouldnt be a prob cos ive a few mates who can sort that for me

and im based in bolton mate

thx for that groovycarrot - looks like if its in top nick ill be drivin it away soon