I went, I saw, I ran away!

Ogri · 12-01-2014, 20:04

Went to look at a Terrano today - spur of the moment thing. I saw it on eBay, a 2000 83k miles 5 door leather with a full 12m MOT and for the measly price of £1290! Who could resist a look?

First impressions were what I expected - scabby front wings and a few marks here and there. A bit of damp in the boot area and tyres low on tread.

The more I looked the more interested I got - the boot floor solid, the front footwells/bulkheads seemed very solid and dry, a bit of rot on the front bumper end mounting brackets but not too bad. The 2nd and 3rd row seat belts were yanked with all the force my 19 stone could manage and no sounds of crumbling metal so all seemed good so far.

Was just off to get the keys to try start her up when I remembered reading on here about the rear of the inner & outer sills.

The offside outer sill was bubbling a bit at the rear so I gave it a gentle prod with my thumb to see what the metal beneath might be like and ouch - a 30mm hole appeared where my thumb used to be

I left straight away feeling a bit guilty about making a hole in the dealer's car but afterwards just thought I've saved someone else from the pain of buying a rotten car.

As the car had a fresh MOT, should I report this dealer to VOSA? Trading Standards? Or just leave alone and look elsewhere?

Nissan 4x4 OC 1 : 0 Dodgy dealers

Still looking...

Ian

12-01-2014, 20:04	#1
Ogri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 Td SE Posts: 324	I went, I saw, I ran away! Went to look at a Terrano today - spur of the moment thing. I saw it on eBay, a 2000 83k miles 5 door leather with a full 12m MOT and for the measly price of £1290! Who could resist a look? First impressions were what I expected - scabby front wings and a few marks here and there. A bit of damp in the boot area and tyres low on tread. The more I looked the more interested I got - the boot floor solid, the front footwells/bulkheads seemed very solid and dry, a bit of rot on the front bumper end mounting brackets but not too bad. The 2nd and 3rd row seat belts were yanked with all the force my 19 stone could manage and no sounds of crumbling metal so all seemed good so far. Was just off to get the keys to try start her up when I remembered reading on here about the rear of the inner & outer sills. The offside outer sill was bubbling a bit at the rear so I gave it a gentle prod with my thumb to see what the metal beneath might be like and ouch - a 30mm hole appeared where my thumb used to be I left straight away feeling a bit guilty about making a hole in the dealer's car but afterwards just thought I've saved someone else from the pain of buying a rotten car. As the car had a fresh MOT, should I report this dealer to VOSA? Trading Standards? Or just leave alone and look elsewhere? Nissan 4x4 OC 1 : 0 Dodgy dealers Still looking... Ian