30-01-20, 02:46 PM
Hmm £1100, I'd be really bargaining him down. Being sat stationary for 7 years, it's likely to have many niggles that'll need a very thorough service to sort out.
TBH, I'd be looking at a later 2002-2003 model (which are better spec'd) that has been used fairly regularly.
Check out this 2003 model on ebay, £1500 from a dealer with 28K on it. Mot history, shows it had a few hundred or thousand miles put on it each year. Mentions a binding back brake, so that'd prob need swapping. Also mention corrosion - probably the downpipes and that rear brake caliper strut. But at least it'll have 3 months warranty on it....
Another similar one here, 2002, 29k on it, £1450. Which again has had a thou miles put on it most years.
Extend your budget to £1.5k, get a later model, pick one that been maintained and used regularly, it'll be a much safer bet.
TBH, I'd be looking at a later 2002-2003 model (which are better spec'd) that has been used fairly regularly.
Check out this 2003 model on ebay, £1500 from a dealer with 28K on it. Mot history, shows it had a few hundred or thousand miles put on it each year. Mentions a binding back brake, so that'd prob need swapping. Also mention corrosion - probably the downpipes and that rear brake caliper strut. But at least it'll have 3 months warranty on it....
Another similar one here, 2002, 29k on it, £1450. Which again has had a thou miles put on it most years.
Extend your budget to £1.5k, get a later model, pick one that been maintained and used regularly, it'll be a much safer bet.