Fresh Import or Tried and Tested??

[Pugme]

perhaps brad needs to have a look at other non import uk cars to see the rust issues are not as bad as they seem, ever looked under a uk fiesta of similar age?

[bradc]

"It's true most cars in the uk for a long period of time will have rust and when considering buying look carefully...?

[chris g]

Say what you want then Brad...

You know best when it comes to all things VR-4 and all UK cars

What is helpful and what is damaging...

And perfect judgement about the truth, the facts, where to post and when...

[bradc]

Exactly, the truth is what I post. Good to see you don't want to let a little inconvenience and niceties get in the way of the truth.

[chris g]

Yes of course Brad...

[tonyfazer]

OH this has gone of topic lol.....

[chugg]

What about a pic underneath chugg?

OK brad, just for you I have been outside and taken a few pics with my phone of underneath and some crevices for you:

[chugg]

And yes, that in the fifth pic down is droplets of what we in the Mother Country call rain.

Hey, really though, I don't think any of us in the UK need reminding that cars here will rust, I for one have spent man an hour of my youth welding some rusty old heap back together, but it can be slowed down with a bit of care and attention. Just to prove here are the bad bits under my car, worst bit is the tow eye area, and a bit on the ATF cooler pipes, and some at the back tow eye

I know my car isn't a minter or anything but is clean and presentable enough, and I know I need to clean the engine bay too!

And even more so, I took a couple of pics of my Escort in the garage, which has spent 30 odd years here in blighty and as you can see has needed the odd panel due to tinworm! I'll finish it one day....honest!




Edit: if you look at the 3rd pic down, if you look really carfully, there is actually a mk2 escort in there!

[Atik]

Sorry, but this thread just made me laugh. Arguing over rust! To be honest, if anyone took Brad's original comment literally and walked away from a car with even a tiny hint of rust somewhere on the car, then thats their loss. They are simply too stupid to make their own judgement on a car and listen to someone who is thousands of miles away! The comment, while it comes across as scaremongering, is harmless. A prospective buyer wont read one post on a forum and decide to not buy based on that.

Excellent work Chugg... looks like a very rust-free car you have there. Almost tempted to say "IN YOUR FACE, BRAD", but I wont

[chris g]

No, can't see the Escort in that third picture - rusted away...?

[chris g]

Atik, this is serious stuff...

Alright, too much spare time at work today and wild generalising comments that just deserved a response..

[Atik]

'Too much spare time at work' = 'too much time arguing a silly comment made by someone who should know better'.

Just leave this argument and help the prospective buyer by advising them as best you can.

[chugg]

No, can't see the Escort in that third picture - rusted away...?

Hee hee! Yes, it may have, I might be able to just sweep it away soon!

[chugg]

'Too much spare time at work' = 'too much time arguing a silly comment made by someone who should know better'.

Just leave this argument and help the prospective buyer by advising them as best you can.

You are of course right Atik, I have had alot of spare time too (at home recovering from an op) and I have been chuckling away as I type so has brightened up my day at least!

On a serious note, I still think kinkyafro's about right with what he says about simple pros and cons


Another edit: It has also highlighted to me what a disgracefull mess my garage has become. So as Bob Fossil would say :'Note to self; Must Tidy Garage'

[chris g]

I confess, responded to a silly comment...

[tonyfazer]

is it safe to come out now lol

[chris g]

I hope so...

[chugg]

is it safe to come out now lol

Course it is Tony, leap outta that closet

[tonyfazer]

I have kept my gob shut on this one cause i'm new here and dont wanna make waves......

[chris g]

You've paid yer money, open yer gob and say whats on yer mind...