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23 April 2006, 12:10 PM
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morning all
hi everyone, just joined the site, im looking to buy a scooby within the next few weeks, ive got my insurance sorted and bits like that, i was wondering if anyone can offer any advice about buying like common faults.
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sorry my friend,can't help you then
but personally I'd buy a brand new mountain bike before considering an Import of that age...most of them get worn out by being driven around and around and around Town centres at nite from what I've seen
but personally I'd buy a brand new mountain bike before considering an Import of that age...most of them get worn out by being driven around and around and around Town centres at nite from what I've seen
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depends what hthe mileage is... cos if its direct form japan thy dont get driven as much... if its an import which has been in thsi country for a while thn i too wld consider it. but my experience with imports has been successful
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Originally Posted by Elmer Fudpucker
sorry my friend,can't help you then
but personally I'd buy a brand new mountain bike before considering an Import of that age...most of them get worn out by being driven around and around and around Town centres at nite from what I've seen
but personally I'd buy a brand new mountain bike before considering an Import of that age...most of them get worn out by being driven around and around and around Town centres at nite from what I've seen
i havnt had any problems
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23 April 2006, 04:20 PM
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its been in the country for 2 years and owned for 18months by a friend, it looks great and drives as good as it looks.
thanks for your replys everyone, are there any common faults i should look for.
thanks for your replys everyone, are there any common faults i should look for.
23 April 2006, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chris mcat
depends what hthe mileage is... cos if its direct form japan thy dont get driven as much... if its an import which has been in thsi country for a while thn i too wld consider it. but my experience with imports has been successful
23 April 2006, 05:20 PM
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as for mileage, it has done 78000km which is roughly 45000miles (i think)
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23 April 2006, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick_Cat
45k is when a major service is due, i.e belts and all fluids, well at least it is on a UK car. I'd budget for this if your mate hasn't had it done.
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thanks for your comments
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