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[Cookie Monster]

Hi all... Now i apologise at the start cos this is one of those how long is a bit of string questions but .....
I have been offered (over the phone so far) a Y plate 2.2 petrol silver with mot til Aug 12 and tax til Apr 12.
Guy wants £400 > £500 for it , sorry dont know spec yet or mileage(other than he says" its not been to the moon and back")
Question is ... is it roughly worth it?     and
I have at present a 2.5cd V6 W reg mileage about 75k , i use it to tow the pikey van and i`m very pleased with the performance etc .... will the 2.2 give me almost as much oomf ?

I know its all maybes and a bit vague but any comments would be appreciated

Adam

[Auto Addict]

Will give you slightly better enconomy, but you'll notice the difference towing a 'van.

[feeutfo]

.... I'd consider it a downgrade from what you have engine wise. What spec is 2.2? if elite, or cdx then maybe worth it over all, if thats your bag.

[Cookie Monster]

I should have asked him the spec , waiting on a text.
I dont think i`d consider it if it wasn`t an elite.
I love my bus but she is getting a bit "untidy" bodywork wise mainly thru herself parking in car parks !!
And both the bumpers need something done to them , the frontis stone chipped and they  both seem to have the lacquer peeling off!
But then if i`m gonna lose alot of pulling power for the van then i`d only be straining the engine , and i know at the moment i tow very comfortably.


Adam

[TheBoy]

.... I'd consider it a downgrade from what you have engine wise. What spec is 2.2? if elite, or cdx then maybe worth it over all, if thats your bag.

Elite only came with a proper engine, or diesels, throughout its production run. Never a 2.0 or 2.2 petrol one.

[Webby the Bear]

Hi ya,

Am I right in think that a 2001 (Y) just creeps in to the higher tax bracket where it's based on emissions?

Correct me if I'm wrong 

[noel]

Hi ya,

Am I right in think that a 2001 (Y) just creeps in to the higher tax bracket where it's based on emissions?

Correct me if I'm wrong 

Cars registered on or after 1 March 2001 (based on fuel type and CO2 emissions) do fall into the higher tax bracket

[noel]

Hi ya,

Am I right in think that a 2001 (Y) just creeps in to the higher tax bracket where it's based on emissions?

Correct me if I'm wrong 

Cars registered on or after 1 March 2001 (based on fuel type and CO2 emissions) do fall into the higher tax bracket

this link gives details http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524

[Cookie Monster]

Yeah just had a call from the guy .... Its a 2.2 Manual Petrol cdx with 126k on clock.
I`m tempted to drive over at weekend and see it.
He also asked me what i wa doing with my 2.5cd , think he fancies doing something of a deal maybe.
Any comments guys ?

Adam

[birdman]

Nice and simple to work on is a plus,ive got one and like it lots! 35mpg on a run,not the quickest bus but cruises nicely at 70-80,buy it if its tidy 

[Webby the Bear]

Yeah just had a call from the guy .... Its a 2.2 Manual Petrol cdx with 126k on clock.
I`m tempted to drive over at weekend and see it.
He also asked me what i wa doing with my 2.5cd , think he fancies doing something of a deal maybe.
Any comments guys ?

Adam

well there's your first problem! 

[Webby the Bear]

if it's just the bodywork that's concerning you with your existing car, I'd be tempted to get quotes for that first 

[birdman]

nowt wrong with the manual,depends on your preference 

[Webby the Bear]

nowt wrong with the manual,depends on your preference 

omega should be auto imo 

[the alarming man]

nothing wrong with the 2.2...i have has 2 now...no not as fast as a 3.2 and probably not the best for towing due to the smaller engine...but all the same an under rated car imo