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[Dollon]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Up for sale is my wonderful Vauxhall VX220[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]This is going to be a long one as I want to be completely honest about the car and leave any potential buyers knowing exactly what they are getting.[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]I bought the car as something a little tatty and in need of attention, shockers where leaking, springs snapped, then roof leaked, the battery was on its way out, had no headlight lense covers and much more.[/font]

 

[font="cambria, serif;"]However, it's a NON Category car and is completely HPI CLEAR[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]It's the NA 2.2 model with between 134 and 135k miles making it one of the highest milers vx220's still going.[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]The car has amazing history, massive folder of reciepts and invioices from new, as well as a full VAUXHALL and extra independednt service history. As well as this I have serviced the car between services and drop the oil every 3k miles.[/font]

 

[font="cambria, serif;"]The time has come to purchase something more practical as I've spent a small fortune.[/font]
 

[font="cambria, serif;"]The technicals[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]52 Plate NA Rabiata Red with black leather interior[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]GX52 DZY - Was a forum users car many owners ago[/font]
[font="cambria, serif;"]OEM soft top bag in great condition and recently re-sealed[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]I believe the car was tracked and used properly for a few years before racking up huge miles[/font]
[font="cambria, serif;"]Recently re-sprayed in original Vauxhall Rabiata Red[/font]

 

[font="cambria, serif;"]The car was resprayed because it was tired, had osmosis in the rear clam, small damage and chips in a large number of places and paint was fading.[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Last serviced 28/3/15[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]MOT until September[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Few modifications on the car[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]ITG carbon intake [/font]
Larini exhaust backbox
Black standard wheels
Fully carpeted inside for more comfort
Alcantara dash, sills and cup holder
Fleece lined roof for warmth
Aftermarket radio with CD player
Turbo spoiler
Black windscreen surround
Stainless sill protectors

[font="cambria, serif;"]Recent spends on the car[/font]

 

[font="cambria, serif;"]2 new rear tyres (Bridgestone potenza) (Fronts near wear bars)[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]New engine mounts (Both side mounts)[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Polybush front and rear engine mounts[/font]
[font="cambria, serif;"]New HID headlights[/font]
New headlight lenses
New headlight wiring
New radiator pipes
New heater intake hose (actually works compared to OEM)
New rear shockers and springs all round
Full 4 wheel alignment
New trim clips inside
New gear cables
New windscreen

[font="cambria, serif;"]Full respray[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]New battery[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]New disks and pads (less then 6 months old)[/font]
[font="cambria, serif;"]+ More I've probably forgotten[/font]

 

[font="cambria, serif;"]Some of this is covered in a small build thread I did on here[/font]
 

[font="cambria, serif;"]Miscelanious[/font]

 

[font="cambria, serif;"]No fog lights (Both were damaged when I got the car as well as the brackets, they have been removed)
7 Previous owners (Same owner was 3 of them with proof)[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Wear on drivers bolster (Very normal)[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]The car HAS has a timing chain done on it, however given the mileage I would be looking at replacing it again in the not too distant future.[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Front V removed[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Currently has the passenger footrest removed but this will be re-installed when I get the car back from paint[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Rear Vauxhall logo removed[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Grills sprayed black at time of respray[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Upholstered door cards[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Seat rails could do with painting as pictured[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Old rear view mirror mount still attached to windscreen, I've never removed it as I'm afraid of damaging it, it was stuck on terribly by the glass guy and I've not had the chance to take it back to have him remove it.[/font]

 

[font="cambria, serif;"]Price £7500[/font]

 

[font="cambria, serif;"]I am located in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]PM me on here for more information[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Viewings reccommended[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Many pictures below, any picture requests welcomed[/font]

[font="cambria, serif;"]Car is coming out of paint Sunday (14/6/15) so exterior shots will be uploaded then - wanted as much exposure time as possible as insurance is up middle of July[/font]

 

Current footwell shot

 

Dash

 

Door cards

 

Gear stick and surround

 

Drivers footwell and bottom of steering wheel

 

Steering wheel - worn, but 135k miles of use

 

Drivers seat bolster wear - Pretty standard

 

Old rear view mirror mount

 

Fleece lined roof

 

Engine bay - showing ITG intake

 

As i say, hold tight for exterior shots once back from paint tomorrow!

[Harry Hornet]

Hi dollon What was the mileage when you got it.. How long have owned it... Do you have all receipts for the work you have carried out Who did the work... Thanks Hh

[Dollon]

Hi dollon What was the mileage when you got it.. How long have owned it... Do you have all receipts for the work you have carried out Who did the work... Thanks Hh

 

It was 127 or there abouts when I got it. I've had the car 6 months and am changing as I need something more practical with more seats. can't afford to have two cars either unfortunately.

 

I have reciepts for all sorts, engine mounts, rear shocks etc. Can dig out anything you want to know if there is anything specific

 

Fitted all myself

[Dollon]

Sorry about the delay pictures are here finally!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dollon]

Grills still in need of painting to finish them up as well as a full detail, wanted some pictures up for advertising purposes though

[JG]

erm, what's going on with the rear shocks?

 

[Dollon]

You tell me, brand new, purchased from elise parts with springs from them too. exact same size as the ones that came out

[JG]

They are clearly wrong. ride height is too high

[Dollon]

I've thought that myself, it's awfully bouncy too, I've been in touch with them and they say they have supplied the correct ones. It's impossible to fit them incorrectly, so I am stumped

 

[jules_s]

Depends what they are, front looks a tad high too

[Dollon]

Standard Billies for an NA as purchased here 

 

http://www.elisepart...ilstein-damper/

 

Exactly the same as came off the car, has always sat high since fitting them, tried the old springs on and sat high too

 

Unsure on what to do about it really. I've driven it with them on and feels alright if a little bouncy

[jules_s]

Did you fit them the right way up? excuse the quality of the pic from circa 2006...
 

Edited by jules_s, 18 June 2015 - 10:56 PM.

[christhegasman]

Looks like fat tubby rear springs may have been sent

Edited by christhegasman, 19 June 2015 - 11:07 AM.

[Dollon]

Will post a picture later this afternoon

[Dollon]

Being Sold on ebay no reserve!

May interest someone

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161738337161

 

 

[Dollon]

Springs and shocks fitted correct way. Have confirmed they are Na springs that were sent. Cars currently at £4600 on ebay. Still no reserve....

[Dollon]

Will take first £7000 offer as need shifted before insurance runs out to make way for new car. Car is now all polished up and ready to go

[Harry Hornet]

Will take first £7000 offer as need shifted before insurance runs out to make way for new car. Car is now all polished up and ready to go

 

 

..so how does ebay  really work..if I bid £4600.01 and I win you have to sell to me....yes???

 

..How did you have a new windscreen and manage to keep the old rear view mirror on the screen??......what else isnt quite true...

 

 

...or are you getting some brown stains...

 

hh

Edited by Harry Hornet, 26 June 2015 - 03:19 PM.

[Dollon]

I do have to sell it yes. And by old rear view mirror I mean they removed the mirror and stuck it to the new windscreen badly. Ive never removed this as I have been concerned about cracking the windscreen. Hence leaving the mount and attaching the smaller removable one. I did make a complaint but the company never replied. I'll not be using then again Ive given all the information I can about the car as truthfully as possible and don't believe you have a reason to suggest otherwise. If so then please contact me via pm to discuss your opinions. Id rather you contacted me direct than made accusations on a selling thread as its not particularly professional or polite.

[Harry Hornet]

I do have to sell it yes. And by old rear view mirror I mean they removed the mirror and stuck it to the new windscreen badly. Ive never removed this as I have been concerned about cracking the windscreen. Hence leaving the mount and attaching the smaller removable one. I did make a complaint but the company never replied. I'll not be using then again Ive given all the information I can about the car as truthfully as possible and don't believe you have a reason to suggest otherwise. If so then please contact me via pm to discuss your opinions. Id rather you contacted me direct than made accusations on a selling thread as its not particularly professional or polite.

 

ok, will do, as for accusations, non made, and non meant...I am seriously looking for a slag car....but not at £7k...what is the minimum you will accept considering its only 1 day to go...

 

pm,d as requested....but these type of questions if put on ebay would be open to the public anyway, so no difference really

 

HH