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Hi all - I've joined the forum for a bit of anorak background reserach before I buy... I've had a 16v coupe for three years and at last have the finances to get an S2.
Anyone got any good tips... potential probs to look out for ? (beyond the usual service history, crash history etc)
I've seen that there's a 3B (is that right) or ABY engine - what's the difference?
I like the idea of re-chipping to get the 280 bhp - anyone have any thoughts on whether it's better to get this done myself, or just buy one that's already been done?
High mileages and turbos/20valve engines etc ... Obviously the cars I'm looking at are 12yr old plus, with 130k+ on the clock - can I expect to splash out a load on a new turbo sometime soon? do the valves all need replacing after that time ? Is a new cam belt going to be £500? Any thoughts would be great. I'm not afraid of high mileage quality cars - but they do need maintenance.
Phil
Anyone got any good tips... potential probs to look out for ? (beyond the usual service history, crash history etc)
I've seen that there's a 3B (is that right) or ABY engine - what's the difference?
I like the idea of re-chipping to get the 280 bhp - anyone have any thoughts on whether it's better to get this done myself, or just buy one that's already been done?
High mileages and turbos/20valve engines etc ... Obviously the cars I'm looking at are 12yr old plus, with 130k+ on the clock - can I expect to splash out a load on a new turbo sometime soon? do the valves all need replacing after that time ? Is a new cam belt going to be £500? Any thoughts would be great. I'm not afraid of high mileage quality cars - but they do need maintenance.
Phil
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