To buy or not ... 2 x 480

RRT · Messages: 323 Registration: 12.06.2003

Hi all, Just when I need it most ( not ) up come two cheap 480's. I have an 'S' but I've always felt that you infocentre brigade have one up on me, and of course the 'S' doesn't have it. I find it ( 1.7 ) a wee bit underpowered too. One of the two cars its a parts veichle, but the good 'un is a 480 turbo. Apparently it's a 1.7. Anyway, the problem with it is that the brake fluid hoses underneath are rusted and need replacing: "there's a bit of rust underneath" was added. I know little about this end of things ... are they dear / impractical to replace? Both cars are white, which is good. We're talking very cheap here ... E500 for the two, which according to my rough maths is about 350 sterling. Any advice appreciated. The cars are 1993 ( donor ) and 1994 ( turbo ). As it happens, I was looking for an '87 model ... wanted cheap tax / insurance next year when it'd hit 21 years of age ... anyway, these have caught my interest. I haven't even looked at 'em yet, thought I'd ask you guys first, 'cause they're down the country. Thanks in advance. Anthony.

SpeedKills · Messages: 15 Registration: 08.13.2003

I'm still here

Kyle M · Messages: 587 Registration: 02.20.2002

Ahem, Just letting you all know that I haven't been shipped to Guantanamo bay as suggested in another thread ( for driving in the middle lane ). Any advice on my post very much appreciated. Thanks all. Anthony

vsokolov · Messages: 35 Registration: 05.23.2002

Hi Anthony, If I were you I would purchase both of them, if you have the space that is. '94 would have been the last of the turbos as the Celebration was about to be released. These last turbos should have all or most of the glitches rectified so depending on the milage, you may have found a beauty. Being a 480 owner you are probably well aware that the 480 needs a whole lot of TLC and a service history is a big bonus. Good luck... Liam.

Gurm · Messages: 9 Registration: 05.13.2002

Hi. I reckon the price has got to be good as you'll have a whole lot of spares from one of them. I had a look in the 'cars for sale' section of France Ouest newspaper today. Two 480s were up for private sale. One at 2495 Euros & the other was over 3000 Euros................... The price of a second hand car over here is crazy!

Craig Day · Messages: 18 Registration: 03.02.2003

brake pipes are pretty straight forward to do, just buy the pipe, flar it and bend\cut to fit car.

DakkarM3 · Messages: 293 Registration: 08.25.2002

Many thanks