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[cressey]

Hey all,

 

Just finished doing lots of work on this car to make sure it's not only cosmetically superb but mechanically sound too. There's a full description on Pistonheads here. 

 

http://www.pistonhea...---2004/4589022

 

Drop me a PM through here or call me on the pistonheads number if you'd like any more info.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking.

 

Ben

[christhegasman]

Anyone after a nice clean new looking Vx Should consider this don't let the cat status put you off this car looks new 😀 If I didn't have a Vx I would be on this one

[cressey]

Thanks for the endorsement Chris. Good to see you at Bruntingthorpe btw.

[christhegasman]

You too mate hope to catch up round the peaks sometime That car really shouldn't be around long

Edited by christhegasman, 17 August 2015 - 07:42 PM.

[vxtnewbie1]

This was the one GMS were selling recently, slight nick on chassis no?, ive got pics some where, on the plus side, was repaired to a good standard 

[cressey]

Correct, that's what made it Cat C rather than D I believe. Spent the last few months fully servicing it, finishing bodywork and generally tidying up all the loose ends. It's now back on the road and a joy to drive.

[jackturbostage4]

Slight Nick on the chassis !!! That ain't good if chassis damage , it won't be worth half if your right vxt newbie.

[Luke84]

Slight Nick on the chassis !!! That ain't good if chassis damage , it won't be worth half if your right vxt newbie.

And of course your the authority on vx220 values?

[mbes2]

Won't be many left with such low mileage, I'm sure it's mint looking but the above question posts will need to be put to sleep with evidence photos. A "nick" then jumping to "chassis damage" can be anything.. Just seen full ad. The wheel off is a good shot.. you should add all corners.. if I had the ££ I Deffo would make an offer.

Edited by mbes2, 18 August 2015 - 07:30 AM.

[jackturbostage4]

Well I just thought that in past when i seen posts , any sign of chassis damage the org goes wild an says don't buy.

[cressey]

Unfortunately pistonheads only allows a max of 12 photos. I'll add the remaining corners here later but they look exactly the same as the ones on the ad. I have photos of the car pre-repair which can be supplied to any interested buyer. I'm also happy to remove wheels and arch liners so any potential buyer can inspect it for themselves. There was no geometrical damage or fractures to the car and the minor dent in a large section of aluminium was pulled out and reinforced internally for good measure. It was done by a mechanic with 30 years of experience and comprehensive knowledge of VX220's. I knew someone would be along to talk down the value of this car but it really doesn't need defending. Without Cat status, I'm sure this would be worth about £16.5k so I've made plenty of allowance in the price to account for this. I truly believe this is an opportunity to own a great car for a fraction of the cost. Unless you've actually seen the car and inspected it fully, comments like the one above are ill informed and unnecessarily damaging.

[jackturbostage4]

Not being nasty to your add cressey but in previous posts people so quick to shoot down a Vx with chassis damage. I'm sure the Vx looks lovely in the pictures.

[cressey]

Yeah I know there's a lot of stigma around Cat cars but a lot is unjustified. I'd certainly steer clear of any car that had been re-bonded or welded as that could be potentially catastrophic. However, a dent that has not fractured is a different story. Aluminium is a fairly malleable material and can withstand a reasonable amount of deformation without compromising its properties. If I thought there were any safety concerns with this car, I'd have broken it for parts. However, I'm confident that the nature of the damage and the quality of the repairs means that this is a safe car and a bargain for someone who can look beyond a Cat status. I've been driving it myself for the last month and its delivered nothing but smiles.

[stu8v]

Depends on the severity and location totally. Would I use an ally mountain bike with a dent in the frame? no i wouldnt... But thats not to say it has any bearing on the structual properties of this chassis.

[cressey]

Agree. Fortunately, this dent was in the centre of a large flat piece of box section and was not severe enough to cause a fracture.

 

A few more pics that I couldn't upload to Pistonheads to show the underbody condition of the car.

 

Front offside

 

 

Front nearside

 

 

Rear offside

 

 

Rear nearside

 

[cressey]

Oh I've also just done the engine mounts too. The old ones hadn't quite let go but I replaced them as a precautionary measure anyway.

 

Offside

 

 

Nearside

 

[The Batman]

Got a photo of the dent? Just curious tbh

Edited by The Batman, 18 August 2015 - 04:27 PM.

[cressey]

Only close ups I have are post-repair unfortunately. I've got plenty of the car pre-repair which I'll happily share with any interested buyer though.

[christhegasman]

Want But wife say no you already have one 😀

[The Batman]

Can I see the post repair pics? Or is that only for the buyer?