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URGENT ADVICE needed please, should I buy?
Jumbo - 13/10/12 at 06:18 PM

Guys,
I have been offered:

Robin Hood, correctly registered on f plate, no tax or mot, been standing for approx 6 months in a a garage, looks as though its been well but together, most electrics work but not indicators (not sure if this is a big thing?), trust worthy current owner but only has the v5 and no other paperwork.

What else should I be looking for, really tempted as its fairly good money and he will deliver to me (only 10 miles away but still good of him).

What do you think?

NigeEss - 13/10/12 at 06:34 PM

Any photos ?

mookaloid - 13/10/12 at 06:35 PM

There are different models of Robin Hood - some not good and some even worse

Wants to be really cheap IMHO and even then do you really want a Robin Hood?

Might make a good donor?

SCAR - 13/10/12 at 06:43 PM

Really depends on which model it is (some are only worth what they weigh....in my opinion), the quality and condition of the parts used and how much its going to cost you. Without more info its difficult to give you any worthwhile advice other than your doing the right thing asking questions before you buy.
There are plenty of decent Robin Hoods out there but because they used to be firmly located at the budget end of the market there are a lot of poor ones.

Jumbo - 13/10/12 at 06:59 PM

Sorry all, should have given more details, it's eBay item 221137133060, not much details on it, can add:

Adjustable shocks

theduck - 13/10/12 at 07:13 PM

Pop over to rhocar for advice on the model, 2Bs have some odd suspension setups and they will be able to tell you if that ones had the required upgrades to improve it.

Jumbo - 13/10/12 at 07:25 PM

Thanks for the advice, thread now started on the Robin Hood site.

tul214 - 13/10/12 at 07:35 PM

NTDWM but if you are looking for a project this might be a better car for little money?

marcjagman - 13/10/12 at 07:53 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Jumbo
Sorry all, should have given more details, it's eBay item 221137133060, not much details on it, can add:

Adjustable shocks

Looks to be a nice car thats been put together properly and well looked after.

SteveWalker - 13/10/12 at 08:13 PM

quote:
Originally posted by theduck
Pop over to rhocar for advice on the model, 2Bs have some odd suspension setups and they will be able to tell you if that ones had the required upgrades to improve it.


The photo shows that it has the suspension upgrade (double wishbones and coilovers rather than the original sliding pillar arrangement).

SteveW

NigeEss - 13/10/12 at 09:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by marcjagman

Looks to be a nice car thats been put together properly and well looked after.


Agreed

[Edited on 13/10/12 by NigeEss]

theduck - 13/10/12 at 09:04 PM

I yh out did Steve but Ilas I have an s7 never paid much attention to the differences.

Jumbo - 14/10/12 at 09:59 AM

Now the proud owner of said car, not in my possession yet but just a matter of time....

Anyone else with a locost in the Burton on Trent area, would be good to hear from you.