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No, not the right wheels. The car should be wearing a set of Fuchs, 6x16 front and 8x16 rear (as it's an '89).

Check the history very thoroughly - any evidence of engine work (top end rebuild for example)?

Body condition is all with these cars. Have a look on www.impactbumpers.com - there are quite a few bodywork threads to give you an idea of what to look for.
 
Hi

I looked at this car a week ago as I saw it whilst driving past. Wheels are definitely wrong as stated above.

Car was outside and it was raining so unable to get a good look however the usual places ( wing/ bumper interface - wing top ) looked okay and panels appeared undented. I would stress I only took a cursory look and didn't start looking for filler etc.

Car is not theirs - belongs to another dealer. They said they had lots of history on it but didn't have time to take a look.

From previous visits my impression is that, generally, their cars are not cheap but this would not appear to be overpriced if straight and mechanically sound though that may be as a result of declared mileage.

Andrew
 
Personally if I was seriously interested I would be knocking them back over the wheels.

6x16s are fairly cheap and easily available. 8x16s not so.

Don't underestimate the cost of putting this car back on its OE wheels.
 
Cheers guys

Not had time to take it for a spin yet been woking away this week.

Will try and pop down on Saturday and get back to you.
 
Chris is definatly right about the wheels, a set of 6+8 16" fuchs can go for over £800. Worth far more then the wheels currently on it, which as it's a non abs car with a lower offset I would hazzard a guess they are replicas ( probably Mille Miglias) anyway
 
Looks like an ok car, but it does not look right on those wheels imho.

However, if you can get the Fuchs (how do you pronounce that ?) for £800 then that would seem like a good investment.

Everything should be positive but not heavy except the steering which on mine is very heavy compared to modern PS cars, but you get used to it.

Seems as if the heater faults can be expensive and not easy to fix, so check that works (if you can work it out :), took me a while)
 
Yeah, its Fooks, I had mine restored on my 3.2 Targa, they are very expensive to replace if you can even find them. (the 8")
Having said that I have 18inch hollow spoke turbo alloys on my 993 C4 and if that is what the car above is wearing they are just as expensive to replace as the Fuchs! Probably copies but it may be worth finding out.
 
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