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ben24v
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1997 24v Ultima
« on: Nov 12th, 2016, 12:56pm » |
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It's time to sell my Scorpio,
I've owned the car since February this year and have spent loads on it. When I bought the car it had been off the road for the best part of 4 years so I replaced all the tyres as they had cracked. The flexible brake hoses were also replaced as they had cracks. The car ran but needed a new battery, all the service items changing and a new radiator.
At this point it was ready for an mot. On the way there it was obvious that there was a problem with the speedometer not working. The vehicle speed sensor was replaced and the wiring checked and this fixed the speedo and the gearbox started to work properly.
The windscreen cracked on the way to the mot but they passed it as its not in the "fail" area. Unfortunately I bought cheap tpft insurance and it doesn't cover wind screens. I have got one quote from national wind screens but at £315 I'd suggest the new owner gets fully comp and makes a claim.
I've tried to take pictures of all the worst bits, hopefully you can see the paint on the bonnet, roof and boot is crazed. If the body work was fixed it would be a great example.
The key fobs I have both work, I got them working yesterday for the first time, but this morning one wouldn't work again. Out of the two keys I have only the red one seems to work, not sure why the black one doesn't but I've always just used the red one.
The drivers seat doesn't move forward or backward, I have a spare seat base but never swapped it as I don't need to move the seat
I've never opened the sunroof in case it breaks and I can't shut it again. They are known to fail and I haven't fancied trying it.
The car has had alot of money spent on it since I bought it last year
New flexi brake hoses
New battery
New Uni royal rainsport 2 tyres all round (£240)
New gearbox speed sensor (£150)
Service done by me with:
air, oil, fuel and pollen filters
Shell 5w30 fully synthetic oil
spark plugs
aircon and alternator belt (new one in the post, will be fitted before the end of sale)
Aircon regas
New copper and brass radiator made (£300)
I've got a few spare parts including:
Face lift front bumper with head light washers and larger washer bottle
Face lift head lamps
Pre face lift rear lights x 2
Pre face lift grille
Edis ignition module
Aircon control unit
New front brake discs
Replacement window surrounds
Old tow bar that needs painting and new electrics
cyclinder head (not sure on the condition as it came with the car)
It's nice to drive and I've enjoyed working on it and driving it but I'm due a change. Ideally I'd like to sell it quite quickly now as I've got my heart set on buying something else and need the money. Having said that I'm open to offers and it will be on ebay shortly...
I've shared a folder with lots of photos here http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j4/benleegraham/Scorpio/10318068_zpsb0 ed1lj3.jpg~original
If you want to speak to me about the car my number is 07412206268
£1000 open to offers
Many thanks
Ben
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Re: 1997 24v Ultima
« Reply #1 on: Nov 27th, 2016, 9:04pm » |
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Car now provisionally sold, pending payment
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