Anyone near Newbury?

CaptLimey · 25-11-2009, 20:48

I'm looking at a '04 3ltr T2 on ebay Item number: 130346909760, in Newbury, Berkshire. Is there any member near there that can take a peek for me? (I'm in France!) I'm not asking for an AA type survey just a look over by a T2 owner to see if this one appears pukka. If someone can help I'll get the address where it can be viewed. Post or PM me pse.
Regards CL.

zippy656 · 25-11-2009, 21:14

im that to far away Devizes, but VERY busy at the moment.
what you need doing, just a quick look, 4 wheels and it works or a bit more. Im not good with stuff. but if i get the say so from Mrs Zippy, i migh be able to take a look. ( no idea when though ) will have to look in diary

CaptLimey · 25-11-2009, 21:31

Zippy thanks a lot for the offer, you're a star.

Let's give the post a chance and see if we get any response from anyone closer than you by tomorrow pm. If there's no response, I'd welcome your opinion, if you can get over that way without too much trouble.

I'll PM you when I get a reply from the seller about a viewing location for this truck.

Again thanks a bunch!

Regards CL

zippy656 · 25-11-2009, 22:05

remember the members map... have a look see any closer..

if your not on it, PM me and ill add you!

CaptLimey · 25-11-2009, 22:29

So sorry Zippy, please forgive my ignorance but how do we view the member's map?
(BTW does it log locations outside of the U.K., e.g. France?)
Rgds CL

extreme-4x4 · 25-11-2009, 22:38

the loveglove is 15 mins away (in his gay bmw)... pm me ill give you his mobile

extreme-4x4 · 25-11-2009, 22:39

or im passing there on friday.

CaptLimey · 26-11-2009, 00:24

Hi Extreme

Thanks for the come back, I've PMd you.

Rgds CL

lacroupade · 26-11-2009, 00:28

CL I am indeed only about 20 minutes from Newbury - I have to be in the office all day tomorrow sadly and was planning to leave for Wales Thursday night.

Colin Extreme) on Friday might be a better bet as he's passing along the M4 in the afternoon but if he can't make it I can probably defer my trip until Friday?

Looks promising though as I can't see a towbar.....

Let me know guys.

I'm a bit suss about that price though...its at least £2k too cheap, possibly £3k and no obvious reason why??? Normally £3500 would be getting you a 02 or52 plate 2.7TDi at best....

Suggest you might want to query that and ask if theres something not being explained?

zippy656 · 26-11-2009, 06:52

looks like there are people closer and passing, i cant get there till teh 12 Dec, at the earlyest..

CaptLimey · 26-11-2009, 10:28

Hi Zippy and Lacroupade.

Thanks Zippy, as Lacroupade suggests both he and Extreme are closer and willing for which I'm very grateful. I've emailed the seller for a viewing location and asked a couple of obvious questions re damage/repair & service history. I've yet (a.m. today) to receive a response.

Lacroupade, many thanks for your kind offer as soon as I get a reply from the seller I'll come back to you and Extreme. And yes your right in being a little suspicious re the price, as I am! I'm concious of the old adage of 'If it's too good to be true - it probably is.' That's why I'd like someone knowledgeable about T2s (i.e. you guys!) to have a look before I splash out a few quid to Mr. O'Leary of Ryanair.

Watch this space, regards CL.

davemud · 26-11-2009, 11:16

Hi can i say hope you hear back from the seller looks a good one to me.
But while viewing the page Norton closed the web page and Sent this to me

Fraudulent Web Page Blocked

You attempted to access:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk.mc-cvic.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130346909660

This web page is a known fraudulent web page. It is recommended that you do NOT visit this page.

For your protection, this web page has been blocked. Visit Symantec to learn more about phishing and internet security.

I think this Happens when a number of people report the page or site to Symantec Data base
this is the only item i have had this happen for a while.

Please make sure you get full HPI check on the car look at the V5 form and compaire that to the number on the chassis and engine block

zippy656 · 26-11-2009, 12:36

Thats OK,
but as davemun says, CHECK vin engin and V5

CaptLimey · 26-11-2009, 12:42

Hi Davemud

Many thanks for the warning which I haven't experienced before but then my Mac computer doesn't use Symantec. Thanks also for your good advice re HPI etc., I'll tread warily.

Interestingly the index number of the truck has not been obscured - unless it's been cleverly cut & pasted????

I'm still (Midday Thursday 26th) waiting for a contact from the seller.

Rgds CL

lacroupade · 26-11-2009, 18:11

Two things:

1. I wouldn't worry about the Symantec thing, its probably an anomaly....I've just accessed it from my high security build work laptop with zero problem . and trust me the IT in my company is more than world class.

2. You can always check that a reg ties up to a vehicle using this link...

http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/Evl...vent=link.next

25-11-2009, 20:48	#1
CaptLimey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South of France Vehicle: '03 LWB MK.4 3Ltr T2 Posts: 421	Anyone near Newbury? I'm looking at a '04 3ltr T2 on ebay Item number: 130346909760, in Newbury, Berkshire. Is there any member near there that can take a peek for me? (I'm in France!) I'm not asking for an AA type survey just a look over by a T2 owner to see if this one appears pukka. If someone can help I'll get the address where it can be viewed. Post or PM me pse. Regards CL.

25-11-2009, 21:14	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	im that to far away Devizes, but VERY busy at the moment. what you need doing, just a quick look, 4 wheels and it works or a bit more. Im not good with stuff. but if i get the say so from Mrs Zippy, i migh be able to take a look. ( no idea when though ) will have to look in diary

25-11-2009, 21:31	#3
CaptLimey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South of France Vehicle: '03 LWB MK.4 3Ltr T2 Posts: 421	Zippy thanks a lot for the offer, you're a star. Let's give the post a chance and see if we get any response from anyone closer than you by tomorrow pm. If there's no response, I'd welcome your opinion, if you can get over that way without too much trouble. I'll PM you when I get a reply from the seller about a viewing location for this truck. Again thanks a bunch! Regards CL

25-11-2009, 22:05	#4
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	remember the members map... have a look see any closer.. if your not on it, PM me and ill add you!

25-11-2009, 22:29	#5
CaptLimey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South of France Vehicle: '03 LWB MK.4 3Ltr T2 Posts: 421	So sorry Zippy, please forgive my ignorance but how do we view the member's map? (BTW does it log locations outside of the U.K., e.g. France?) Rgds CL

25-11-2009, 22:38	#6
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	the loveglove is 15 mins away (in his gay bmw)... pm me ill give you his mobile

25-11-2009, 22:39	#7
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	or im passing there on friday.

26-11-2009, 00:24	#8
CaptLimey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South of France Vehicle: '03 LWB MK.4 3Ltr T2 Posts: 421	Hi Extreme Thanks for the come back, I've PMd you. Rgds CL

26-11-2009, 00:28	#9
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	CL I am indeed only about 20 minutes from Newbury - I have to be in the office all day tomorrow sadly and was planning to leave for Wales Thursday night. Colin Extreme) on Friday might be a better bet as he's passing along the M4 in the afternoon but if he can't make it I can probably defer my trip until Friday? Looks promising though as I can't see a towbar..... Let me know guys. I'm a bit suss about that price though...its at least £2k too cheap, possibly £3k and no obvious reason why??? Normally £3500 would be getting you a 02 or52 plate 2.7TDi at best.... Suggest you might want to query that and ask if theres something not being explained?

26-11-2009, 06:52	#10
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	looks like there are people closer and passing, i cant get there till teh 12 Dec, at the earlyest..

26-11-2009, 10:28	#11
CaptLimey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South of France Vehicle: '03 LWB MK.4 3Ltr T2 Posts: 421	Hi Zippy and Lacroupade. Thanks Zippy, as Lacroupade suggests both he and Extreme are closer and willing for which I'm very grateful. I've emailed the seller for a viewing location and asked a couple of obvious questions re damage/repair & service history. I've yet (a.m. today) to receive a response. Lacroupade, many thanks for your kind offer as soon as I get a reply from the seller I'll come back to you and Extreme. And yes your right in being a little suspicious re the price, as I am! I'm concious of the old adage of 'If it's too good to be true - it probably is.' That's why I'd like someone knowledgeable about T2s (i.e. you guys!) to have a look before I splash out a few quid to Mr. O'Leary of Ryanair. Watch this space, regards CL.

26-11-2009, 12:36	#13
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	Thats OK, but as davemun says, CHECK vin engin and V5

26-11-2009, 12:42	#14
CaptLimey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South of France Vehicle: '03 LWB MK.4 3Ltr T2 Posts: 421	Hi Davemud Many thanks for the warning which I haven't experienced before but then my Mac computer doesn't use Symantec. Thanks also for your good advice re HPI etc., I'll tread warily. Interestingly the index number of the truck has not been obscured - unless it's been cleverly cut & pasted???? I'm still (Midday Thursday 26th) waiting for a contact from the seller. Rgds CL

26-11-2009, 18:11	#15
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Two things: 1. I wouldn't worry about the Symantec thing, its probably an anomaly....I've just accessed it from my high security build work laptop with zero problem . and trust me the IT in my company is more than world class. 2. You can always check that a reg ties up to a vehicle using this link... http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/Evl...vent=link.next