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Old 08 January 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Hi, I'm looking at a car from these guys. Just wondering if anyone on here has any experiences and whether they were good or bad experiences.
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Old 08 January 2009 | 10:51 AM
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If its who I am thinking of in Werrington then IMHO you could do better! Keeping in mind I pass them twice a week and seen some of there stuff that's been sold and some of my friends who have had troubles with them.

Not getting into a debate about them but that's my opinion and I would advice you to get a RAC or AA inspection done before you even think about buying a car from them.


Good luck!

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If its who I am thinking of in Werrington then IMHO you could do better! Keeping in mind I pass them twice a week and seen some of there stuff that's been sold and some of my friends who have had troubles with them.

Not getting into a debate about them but that's my opinion and I would advice you to get a RAC or AA inspection done before you even think about buying a car from them.


Good luck!
Not sure exactly where they are but they have this on fleabay. Good feedback

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Yeah thats them!

Only thing i say about the pic's is the cars dirty to **** and will need a mop and the engine bay has been power hosed

If they have nothing to hide get a RAC or AA inspection done mate best all round!

Maybe this is 1 of there better cars.

Its also not listed on there website that I find strange!

Peterborough Imports - Suppliers of Quality Used Japanese Vehicles

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Old 08 January 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie-nutter
Yeah thats them!

Only thing i say about the pic's is the cars dirty to **** and will need a mop and the engine bay has been power hosed

If they have nothing to hide get a RAC or AA inspection done mate best all round!

Maybe this is 1 of there better cars.

Its also not listed on there website that I find strange!

Peterborough Imports - Suppliers of Quality Used Japanese Vehicles
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Gearknob is either worn due to mileage or mouldy as if the car has been standing.

Don't be too pre-ocupied that the car has supposedly low mileage, go for a car thats been better looked after.

The engine bay is quite dirty for a car with such apparent low mileage.

Id say its been standing for a while


Just my opinion.....
Old 08 January 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by NAY93WRX
Gearknob is either worn due to mileage or mouldy as if the car has been standing.

Don't be too pre-ocupied that the car has supposedly low mileage, go for a car thats been better looked after.

The engine bay is quite dirty for a car with such apparent low mileage.

Id say its been standing for a while


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Old 08 January 2009 | 02:27 PM
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I'd say it looked ok, but..

Is it me, or does thar n/s/f wing look completely out of line with the front door and is the n/s/r wheel buckled.

The engine bay looks alright. About the same level of dirt as my 55 plate with similar miles!

I might pop down and have a look.

Just my opinion....
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Originally Posted by Mark'sWRX
I'd say it looked ok, but..

Is it me, or does thar n/s/f wing look completely out of line with the front door and is the n/s/r wheel buckled.

The engine bay looks alright. About the same level of dirt as my 55 plate with similar miles!

I might pop down and have a look.

Just my opinion....
I didnt notice the wing but it does look it.
If you go let me know what its like mate before I consider the journey
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Originally Posted by jaidenthomas
I didnt notice the wing but it does look it.
If you go let me know what its like mate before I consider the journey
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Will do, except there's no address on the website. I also drive through Werrington twice a day, but obviously a different bit. I'd never heard of them before.

Maybe cossie-nutter can tell us where they are?
Old 08 January 2009 | 03:25 PM
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They have a map on their web site.
Old 08 January 2009 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark'sWRX
I'd say it looked ok, but..

Is it me, or does thar n/s/f wing look completely out of line with the front door and is the n/s/r wheel buckled.
I could be completely wrong but it looks as if it has suffered nearside damage at some point as said above,the wing and rear door looks out of line and that wheel is definately damaged.Also there appears to be what looks like white overspray on the sill trim.
Also I thought that all the build number plaques were located on the interior,not on the bootlid.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Is it me eyes or is there a dent on the boot just above the LHS tail light
Seems strange especially how he states "no dents anywhere !"
Old 08 January 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Micky Type-R
I could be completely wrong but it looks as if it has suffered nearside damage at some point as said above,the wing and rear door looks out of line and that wheel is definately damaged.Also there appears to be what looks like white overspray on the sill trim.
Also I thought that all the build number plaques were located on the interior,not on the bootlid.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Agreed. Looking again at the whole near side, something looks wrong. I first thought the white on the sill was polish, but it could well be overspray, and if it is then its a very poor job.

Oh, yes, I didn't notice the map link!
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Cant say i have ever heard of them myself.
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