New Member looking to return to Ludes

[pukkageezer]

No, rake only.

Looks very clean - and finding black leather in that good a condition is very rare.

Thanks Wurlycorner - just trying to decide if those back seats in leather look my old office chair from the 90's or not

[pukkageezer]

That looks like a superb example of one of the last UK VTEC 4th gens and with full service etc I'd say that's a fair price. I think the arches may have had work though, just looking at the colour in a couple of pics. Not necessarily a bad thing as long as it's been done properly, certainly looks a good job at face value.

EDIT: Is the steering wheel reach adjustment right? New one on me...

thanks Bennyboy for the input, was it just the colour of the arches that jumped out or is the shape different than you'd expect??
What's people's view on the 17" wheels - standard was 14" wasn't it? Anyone else done this? - Impact on ride quality and 4WS?? Cheers

It was mainly this pic:



I may be completely wrong, but it looks as though the silver on the arch and the door are slightly different. TBH, this is usually the case with most repair jobs, in the right light at the right angle etc.... silver can tend to make this easier to spot though.
The shape looks good to me and frankly most ludes this age have had some paint at some point, it doesn't have to mean anything 'serious'. The thing is, the arches rusting are probably the single biggest reason for anyone scrapping and breaking these now, I'd say give them a real good look over and ask if they've had any work carried out.
If it HAS had work (to a good standard), it's not a reason not to buy in my opinion, maybe just to barter

Oh and I run 17's and have for years. I'd say just pick your tyre profile to suit - I recently went to 215 45 17 and they are much more forgiving of our roads.... Click on my profile in my sig and look at the last few pages for pics if you like.

Blimey - good eye sight ! see exactly what you mean now. As you say, if done to repair rusted arches then not the end of the world and saves me the job for a while - plus a negotiating point. Will check out your pics - thanks for the advice

[wurlycorner]

There is a close up pic of that arch in another pic, looks in perfect condition, so tbh, I wouldn't be worried - certainly wouldn't stop me going to look at it if I was interested!


how far away is @bb1boy

[bb1boy]

Where is it? I'm in Redruth, Cornwall..

[bennyboy]

There is a close up pic of that arch in another pic, looks in perfect condition, so tbh, I wouldn't be worried - certainly wouldn't stop me going to look at it if I was interested!

Which is basically what I said.

[bb1boy]

Ok, the ad says it's 132 miles away from me, but knowing Auto Trader, that is probably as the crow flies..

[pukkageezer]

He hasn't called back yet but using my google stalker search engine I think it's Weymouth Dorest so way too far for bb1boy.
Says 88 miles for me, but last time I drove to Weymouth seem to remember it took me 3 hrs, so crow flies sounds about right

[Drax]

judging by tel number I think it's down in Weymouth in Dorset - are there any Luders down there? Long drive for me.

@paul72
@NafemanNathan
@Thebusofwoe

@pukkageezer ive tagged these 3 guys in as they are pretty close and may be able to help, give it a few hours and they may have time to respond yes or no

[Thebusofwoe]

I am on hols from friday till the 9th Other wise i would be more than willing to help out. Sorry chap.

[pukkageezer]

I am on hols from friday till the 9th Other wise i would be more than willing to help out. Sorry chap.

Thanks Drax and Thebusofwoe - appreciated anyway