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Trading Area => Cars for Sale & wanted => Topic started by: Pitchfork on 21 October 2010, 20:01:53

Title: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: Pitchfork on 21 October 2010, 20:01:53
1996, 160K miles (just about run in) Automatic, Silver
In past year has had:
New rear Shock absorbers
Drop links
Steering Idler
Front brake discs & pads
Brake pipes front to rear
Front Wishbones
Rear Subframe Donuts
Tank lift pump
Pollen filter
Water pump (Metal impeller)
MOT to April 2011
I have owned it since August 2003, prior to that was maintained by local VX agent. Since then I have had it serviced every 3K miles by same local mechanic who fitted all of the above (he used to have a TD himself)
Fitted with:
SC804 head & 6 CD changer
Vauxhall Steel Dog/Luggage guard (I do not have a dog BTW)
Cruise control
Projector headlamps
Set 4 Vauxhall Rubber mats & a Boot liner
A worthy, smooth & reliable workhorse looking for a good home now that I have downsized car-wise
£850
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: RobG on 21 October 2010, 20:33:01
Posting in For Sale sections

Absolutely no links to your Ebay auctions, or Ebay auction numbers, or links to other places where it is advertised.

No posting for sale items in the 'wrong' areas to get around the postcount limits.

Currently you need to be an Intermediate Member (over 250 posts) to advertise your car or parts.

If you are a buyer, please ensure you are happy and confident with the seller before parting with money.

Sellers must provide an approximate price in their description.
 ::) :y
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: Pitchfork on 22 October 2010, 09:03:21
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Posting in For Sale sections

Absolutely no links to your Ebay auctions, or Ebay auction numbers, or links to other places where it is advertised.

No posting for sale items in the 'wrong' areas to get around the postcount limits.

Currently you need to be an Intermediate Member (over 250 posts) to advertise your car or parts.

If you are a buyer, please ensure you are happy and confident with the seller before parting with money.

Sellers must provide an approximate price in their description.
 ::) :y
mia culpa & corrected!! :)
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: shyboy on 22 October 2010, 09:29:38
Some decent pics would be useful.
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: Omegatoy on 22 October 2010, 09:35:51
Auto!!!! SHUDDERS!! :-[
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: Pitchfork on 22 October 2010, 10:05:36
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Auto!!!! SHUDDERS!! :-[
It has never given me any problems because I drive it with respect
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: Omegatoy on 22 October 2010, 15:10:16
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Auto!!!! SHUDDERS!! :-[
It has never given me any problems because I drive it with respect

lol wasnt getting at you bud!!! just hate sludgepumps in general, like to drive the car noit be driven, had it been a manual would have shot over to look!!!! :y
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: Welung666 on 22 October 2010, 15:13:04
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Auto!!!! SHUDDERS!! :-[
It has never given me any problems because I drive it with respect

lol wasnt getting at you bud!!! just hate sludgepumps in general, like to drive the car noit be driven, had it been a manual would have shot over to look!!!! :y

Buy it and I'll convert it for you ;)
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: rikki_essex on 22 October 2010, 16:10:26
i would have it but just looked at the mpg and hp and all the other figues how come its so much worse than any other similar car?
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: Pitchfork on 22 October 2010, 17:22:14
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i would have it but just looked at the mpg and hp and all the other figues how come its so much worse than any other similar car?
It averages 33-34mpg (via tank filling calculation) which for a 6 cylinder 2.5 auto I don't think is too bad
At a personal level I cannot see the point in wasting energy changing gear, you don't get to your destination any quicker!
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: pedroMV6 on 22 October 2010, 19:28:26
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Auto!!!! SHUDDERS!! :-[
It has never given me any problems because I drive it with respect

lol wasnt getting at you bud!!! just hate sludgepumps in general, like to drive the car noit be driven, had it been a manual would have shot over to look!!!! :y

Buy it and I'll convert it for you ;)

Sort of thing Omegatoy does in his sleep..............
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: Welung666 on 22 October 2010, 21:00:40
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Auto!!!! SHUDDERS!! :-[
It has never given me any problems because I drive it with respect

lol wasnt getting at you bud!!! just hate sludgepumps in general, like to drive the car noit be driven, had it been a manual would have shot over to look!!!! :y

Buy it and I'll convert it for you ;)

Sort of thing Omegatoy does in his sleep..............

Likewise Ped ;)
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: Pitchfork on 23 October 2010, 14:05:47
I forgot to add that it's taxed to end July 2011 as well but the edit icon seems to have disapeared
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: shyboy on 23 October 2010, 15:55:09
? No pics available?
Title: Re: 2.5 TD Estate for sale
Post by: Pitchfork on 25 October 2010, 13:29:29
It's gone, sold, departed this locality - Sorry!