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(Message started by: iainc on Jan 25^th, 2014, 1:30pm)

Title: 2.3 Ultima Estate : Selling Soonest
Post by iainc on Jan 25^th, 2014, 1:30pm

My 168k 2.3 State Blue Ult Est is up for sale, as from today - under domestic pressure to have a smaller, fwd (and newer) estate. The short story is that we are replacing it with a new Octavia, which is available at 1st March. The intention was to run the Scorpy until May/June, but a build of the Octy to our specs was already in the pipeline, so we took it. Anyway, enough back-story . . .

Our car:
First, the PROs:
Serviced every 5 - 6k, since 2003, always with an oil change
(that was twice a year when working, but only annually since retirement);
Engine & Transmission: it still drives v well
(June holiday to Outer Hebrides: 940miles - mpg 33.5);
A/C: new condenser last year & replacement pump (caused by failure of the magnetic clutch, which was also replaced);
The list of parts replaced over the years we have owned the car (since Mar 2003) is too long for here; suffice it to say that anything important that had to be replaced/repaired has been done;
Electrics: all functioning (except for dayglow leds on heated seat switches);
Sunroof: no probs: replaced under warranty some years ago because of rust under rubber seal;
Interior: Excellent: only 2 of us; leather and carpets in excellent condition;
Wheels and Tyres: Good condition, as is the spare (used twice);
Cruise Control: no probs;
Tailgate was replaced a while ago because of rust (looking back, I don't know why I did this because it wasn't really bad);
New Steering Rack in 2012;
New battery in 2012;
New Rear Pads last August;
No MOT advisories last time.

OK - now the CONs:
No surprise that there is some rust on the bodywork:
R/O/S wheel arch: I have sanded and Hammerited the edge, so it doesn't look bad, and limits the corrosion;
R/N/S wheel arch: minor corrosion;
There was rust on the underframe by the rear suspension but this has been plated and is fine;
The N/S sill has been plated, but needs re-doing for MOT;
O/S sill was plated last year: stilll fine;
N/S headlamp mists in cold, wet weather;
Heated Front Windscreen: works, but some elements have failed (as happens with vibration/heat etc);
The self-levelling shocks were replaced (one had failed) in 2012 with normal type, so the car sits about 1" lower than originally and shouldn't be used to tow- as documented on this site;
And there is a slight depression near the bottom of the driver's door (no rust or paint damage) where the car was once head-butted by a labrador travelling at high speed;
Lastly: the tax runs out at the end of Feb, and the MOT on 23rd Mar. Given a free choice, I was going to have the sill plating done, MOT it, then sell in the summer, but circumstances have forced my hand.

And I have the Scorpio Dog Guard (not in use because we don't have dogs), but it could be re-fitted to the brackets.

Oh - one other CON: the Radio/Cassette work properly, but the CD player in the boot is tempremental: some disks work some of the time, and only if the unit is flat. I guess it's the loader rather than the laser.

Build was Oct 1997, I think (from the VIN code), but it was first registered only in Mar 1999 - so it's legitimately a T-plate, but pre-face-lift.

Hope that gives an honest enough description. You all know how good these cars are.

I live in South Cumbria, near North Lancs/West Yorks borders.

Iain C

Title: Re: 2.3 Ultima Estate : Selling Soonest
Post by Daniel on Jan 25^th, 2014, 2:44pm

Pm'd you Mate

Title: Re: 2.3 Ultima Estate : Selling Soonest
Post by iainc on Jan 25^th, 2014, 7:01pm

Rep'd 19:00 hrs

Iain

Title: Re: 2.3 Ultima Estate : Selling Soonest
Post by Daniel on Jan 25^th, 2014, 7:07pm

Thanks mate,
Replied
Dan

Title: Re: 2.3 Ultima Estate : Selling Soonest
Post by fieldashley on Jan 26^th, 2014, 2:20pm

Hi any pictures?? Cheers

Title: Re: 2.3 Ultima Estate : Selling Soonest
Post by iainc on Jan 27^th, 2014, 10:40am

Once it stops raining here, I'll take some proper images for any interested parties. If you pm me your e-m address, I can send you meantime a couple of holiday pics from last summer showing the car under Scottish sunshine.

Price Point = £320

Iain

Title: Re: 2.3 Ultima Estate : Selling Soonest
Post by fieldashley on Jan 27^th, 2014, 8:44pm

Yeah sounds good could you email them pictures?? My email address is fieldashley@hotmail.co.uk that would be great cheers

Title: Re: 2.3 Ultima Estate : Selling Soonest
Post by iainc on Feb 6^th, 2014, 4:06pm

OK - final call for offers for my Scorpy.

The scrappers/recyclers have offered £250, & I have a matching offer from a local mechanic. Surely must be worth more to some afficiando scanning this forum???

IainC

Title: Re: 2.3 Ultima Estate : Selling Soonest
Post by amigafan2003 on Feb 6^th, 2014, 6:41pm

FYI - if anyone wants to use this for towing you'll be fine if you chuck a couple of grayston spring assisters on it.

Title: Re: 2.3 Ultima Estate : Selling Soonest
Post by Minibeezo on Feb 7^th, 2014, 7:36am

I'd love it just your too far away!