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jblessing

I've never had an LC before and was planning on a diesel, but there is an LPG converted Amazon VX locally at Solent Vehicle Sourcing ( I'd post a link but not allowed to). Anything I should look out for? I would appreciate any advice.

Here are the details:

Metallic Green, MOT 29/09/2014, Taxed 30/04/2014, Brown Full leather interior, Four wheel-drive, Heated seats, Radio, Heated screen, Anti theft system, Air conditioning, Lumbar support, Metallic paintwork, Electric mirrors, Wood/wood effect trim, Foglights, Power assisted steering, Central locking, Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Electric windows, ABS, Driver airbag, Leather seats, Headlight washers, Adjustable seats, Remote locking, Sunroof, Head restraints, Tinted glass. 7 seats, Our used cars come with 3 months Autoprotect warranty with the option to extend to 1 year. All our cars are checked clear by HPI, please ask to see the certificate., £3,995 p/x welcome

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joinerman · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 19:51 Post subject:

What year ? It's certanly not an amazon as they were 98 models and you will pay much much more for a decent one, I'm guessing your talking very early 90s at that price, and it's an 80 series

jblessing · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 19:53 Post subject:

1997.

joinerman · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 19:56 Post subject:

A 97 for 4k that's ****** cheap

jblessing · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 20:25 Post subject:

I drove it today.

According to the last mot advisories, both front radius arm bushes are worn and both front swivel joint seals are leaking. Not sure what the typical cost of fixing would be.

Ran very smoothly but brakes pull to one side a bit, so I guess maybe a brake caliper seized, it has been sat on the forecourt for a few months.

Having done some reading on the lpg forum here, I was mainly put off by fact the lpg conversion was not a prinn and didn't appear to have the flashlube system

joinerman · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 21:00 Post subject:

A 97 for 4k that's ****** cheap

RGM-Master · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:31 Post subject:

That is an 80
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jblessing · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:56 Post subject:

Thanks, yes it did have 8 seats and the lpg is in the spare wheel well. Though the dealer has it listed as an Amazon.

Anyway... Should I worry too much about:

1. non-prinns Lpg
2. No flashlube
3. Brake pulling
4. Front radius arm bushes
5. Front swivel joint seals

RGM-Master · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 12:16 Post subject:

Vagabond · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:37 Post subject:

Just to be pedantic, IIRC the last 80 series models in 1997/8 were badged as "Amazon". So the dealer maybe right in this instance.
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wobbly · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 20:04 Post subject:

Down to £3695.00

Reckon an offer would get it....