Just got a Silvia s12 for £70!

s12reamer · #1 24-01-2006, 07:48

Hi guys,
I got the car last night, it looked nice and drove well. Only problem was we spotted what appeared to be a gearbox oil leak and slightly worn bushes (specially on the right hand side). The rear suspension doesnt seem to be in good shape either, all in all its not a car I want to put a huge amount of money into as I have other projects on my plate at the mo but for someone who enjoys working on these cars im sure its no effort at all.
My mate is going to put it through the MOT and see how it gets on, then I shall decide whether to keep it, sell it as is, or scrap it. I hope he looks at it today and decides its not too bad.

The car is an F plate 1988 on 167kmiles with air con and CA18ET engine. If anyone is after any particular items please PM me and that shall give me an idea whether to break the car or not.

s13eater · #2 24-01-2006, 10:42

what coulor is the interior, and is it in good nick, if its black first dibs.

s12reamer · #3 24-01-2006, 12:38

Unfortunately its not black no but the bodywork is and there are some good panels.

Passenger side is perfect
Drivers side is ok, there is a ding on the door that can probably be mended. The front wing has a big rust hole.

The interior I recall being a browny/grey but in good condition.

Its got the Lattice effect alloys and budget tyres attached.

Bumpers are good

Spoiler is perished and seal on the boot hatch, although good glass.

Plastic parts off the interior are light browny grey also. If its been MOT'ed today I should have an answer by 4/5ish as to whether its being broken or not, I'll probably put an advert on ebay also.

s12reamer · #4 25-01-2006, 11:47

Ok so my motoring mind has been all over the place since buying this car but I think im finally settled on a decision to keep the car as it sailed through its MOT

All I need to get it a rear drivers side brake caliper as it was sticking ever so slightly and they knew the way I'd be driving the car it was best to warn me.

So rather than selling parts I am now after buying parts, in particlular the drivers side rear brake caliper for the moment. Does anyone have one they can post down to me? Please PM me, i'll place a wanted ad in the classified section. thanks

PukkaSilvia · #5 25-01-2006, 20:08

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Originally Posted by s12reamer

Ok so my motoring mind has been all over the place since buying this car but I think im finally settled on a decision to keep the car

excellent