If you where to choose ant one of the above ads which one LOOKS to be the better I feel (after seeing the OIL PROBLEM issue on forum here & other places the one with the 'facelift' 2003 engine would be a safer bet >>>>BUT I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CARS lady aged (52) PLEASE ADVISE..........

Likes writing a story the probable reason it did not sell the first time was he had someone bidding on the car,I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole,if it only costs £24 to repair the remote locking why has he not done it more likely your looking at a cost of afew hundred to put it right

Its old its probably been used for its purpose ie hammered most of its life and you are getting no warranty whatssoever.Buying at this age and price is a gamble but try and put the odds in your favour,warranty ,no faults on purchase,full service history,new discs and pads and good or new tyres. Good luck

Thanks Andy FOR THE ADVICE I was considering it coz of the history ... Did u see the post for the other one (with the new 03 facelift engine ) I KNOW my post were a bit scatty wern't they

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I cant afford to spend toomuch ££££ only work part time & single parent ..I FIND IT HARD to give up on the reliable VW Passat (has Ive only had to do the normal R&Rs on this cv joints etc (whatever they are) and the like

but want somthing a bit less like a REPS CAR.. more dare i say sportier/sexier lookin .... but my old VW just keeps plodding on & on & on on .. I dont like the too small car just dont feel right for me after VW and BMW The VW is old BUT still good just had MOT with small repairs but I wouldnt get much for it you reckon I should just keep it & run her into the ground OR follow my HEART... NOT MY HEAD

Please IF you COULD please give me your thoughts on the other car item no.above ADVICE MOST WELCOME

THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR REPLY

Cait

Thanks Andy

I was hoping for a reply (as the auction for the 2nd car you read about was ending @8.30pm I CURBED my impulsiveness though and it finished just within the price I would be prepared topay , as I said earlier I DONT NEED but want . a sportier car MOT machanic advised " STAY away from French ie renault pugeot ..I suggested a Vauxhall bertone ..he said No vauxhalls have I thinkhe said oil leak problems also said to avoid .. surprisingly HYUNDAI ..... as I have my OLD FAITHFUL VW Passat with 12mths.MOT ....I'm dont have to rush into anything, something will come up..with a bit of guidence from experienced people like yourself & others.. I'm sure to get 'SOMETHING suitable' . maybe i should hold back a bit ..maybe go for a small Loan & get something a bit newer than 2000 reg hey ..

Thanks again Andy

cait.

Thanks for the reply . I know my post was a bit SCATTY I was rushing, Sodidnt explain very well and it may have looked like I was selling a car on reflection JUST that the auction for the car that Andy said was the better of the 2 was ending

Like you say .. MAYBE keep the Passat till it gets to the point its not worth spending £££ s on, cost £200 for 3 (I think theyre called wishbone arms ????? ) and advisory to change breakpads and its a 98 passat ...if I sold it I woild be lucky to get £400 for it, and its been a FANTASTIC car had it for 10 yrs,It feels incredibly safe and fast enough for me (99% urban driving 4-500 mls a yr) ........ SO why amI looking at getting a Celica ...

Maybe I'm going through a mid -life crises hey lol :-)

Thanks again for your Imput.

P.S though am still tempted by this sleek beast....I know its not a beast to speed freaks but I rarely go above 40mph unless I hit the M6 ....

Isit OK for me to ask for advise again on here?.. . with regards to cars I've seen... will take my time if so to explain properly

Kindest regards

Cait