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<blockquote data-quote="ssmann" data-source="post: 645739" data-attributes="member: 18956"><p>Bro, much thanks on your comprehensive report! Some info that may shed some light on the car and results of inspection.</p><p></p><p>Car is a 2002 direct import into Malaysia with 59k km's on meter, used by a Dato for 8 years bearing no plate MG8. He clocked 42km in that time. Bought over by current owner who works in a high end luxury car importer and VW dealership in PJ called Beemer. He has had the car for about 18 months. No plate now is WPL363.</p><p></p><p>Car on initial inspection is esthecially 8/10. Paintwork is mint in original carbon black. Has CSL rims with brand new Toyo tyres. Rear carbon diffuser. Running on PSS10 which is about a year old. Interior is mint in black and no visible signs of wear, apart from rear mirror which is leaking mercury. I read there is a cheap fix for RM15, which i shall be contemplating.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>1st time drive impressions</u></strong></p><p></p><p>Car was driven to my trusted friend mechanic within the PJ area. Drove in slow and clear traffic on highway for about 20 mins all in. Tested in auto mode and also manual. Car had no visible signs of strain, pulled very well, albeit i did not thrash it. The SMG felt steady, with no clunking sounds that i have experienced in other models tested. Ride was firm and planted. Engine sounded very healthy, no knocking or vanos rattles noticeable. Overall impression was a car that has not been thrashed and maintained well.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Inspection results</u></strong></p><p></p><p>On hoist, following were inspected and results below;</p><p></p><p>- Undercarriage full inspection revealed no rust and no visible strain marks on rear subframe or bushes. All intact and infact in good order</p><p>- Rear axle and diff very clean</p><p>- no rattles from exhaust, except for the beautiful rasps that almost made me *u*!!!!<span style="color: #FF0000"></span></p><p><span style="color: #FF0000">- <strong>removed undercarriage front cover and revealed wet. Engine oil is leaking, suspected from oil seals and gaskets. Owner confessed to not noticing this and has not made any gasket or seal changes in his time of ownership. this will need to be addressed, but kind of expected from a 10 year old car</strong></span></p><p>- <strong><span style="color: #FF0000">tie rod connecting to rack had some minor freeplay. When driving the car, no noticeable major steering freeplay. Suspect tierod or rack. Is thi major?</span></strong></p><p>- <strong><span style="color: #FF0000">Long shaft couplink showed signs of wear, which my mech assures is a small thing which is easily replaceable as the couplink is the same for the e46. Correct?</span></strong></p><p>- Car brought down from hoist and engine bay inspection took place. All in order except for some very minor visible crack on absorber tower meet fender. Owner confessed that he also noticed the same when he bought the car and did not want to rectify for fear of someone thinking the car met an accident. It shall need some reinforcement, nothing too major IMHO. But correct me if am wrong pls</p><p>- Engine was revved steadily to 3,000 rpm then to 3,700 rpm. Sounded very nice, with some minor valve adjustment needed. Owner confessed to have not done this in his time of ownership. Is this something major for me to address? If so, who is most capable undertaking this work and what sort of price estimate pls?</p><p>- GT1 diagnosis revealed 59k km's on car as original mileage. No fault codes detected on 3 diff software systems ie GT1, Carsoft and another diagnosis tool. All vanos, EMS and DME checks revealed no fault codes and running tests revealed in range results</p><p></p><p>Overall, I think a very solid, well maintained and cared for car. No visible signs of stress or abuse, which was confirmed upon inspection. What was expected wear and tear from a 10 year old car present.</p><p></p><p>Next question is, who is the most realiable workshop that can handle the works on this car in the Klang Valley area and has experience with these engines. Dont want someone who will experiment with the car and cause me more headaches! What should be the immediate works done post purchase to ensure peace of mind motoring?</p><p></p><p>Thanks bro!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ssmann, post: 645739, member: 18956"] Bro, much thanks on your comprehensive report! Some info that may shed some light on the car and results of inspection. Car is a 2002 direct import into Malaysia with 59k km's on meter, used by a Dato for 8 years bearing no plate MG8. He clocked 42km in that time. Bought over by current owner who works in a high end luxury car importer and VW dealership in PJ called Beemer. He has had the car for about 18 months. No plate now is WPL363. Car on initial inspection is esthecially 8/10. Paintwork is mint in original carbon black. Has CSL rims with brand new Toyo tyres. Rear carbon diffuser. Running on PSS10 which is about a year old. Interior is mint in black and no visible signs of wear, apart from rear mirror which is leaking mercury. I read there is a cheap fix for RM15, which i shall be contemplating. [B][U]1st time drive impressions[/U][/B] Car was driven to my trusted friend mechanic within the PJ area. Drove in slow and clear traffic on highway for about 20 mins all in. Tested in auto mode and also manual. Car had no visible signs of strain, pulled very well, albeit i did not thrash it. The SMG felt steady, with no clunking sounds that i have experienced in other models tested. Ride was firm and planted. Engine sounded very healthy, no knocking or vanos rattles noticeable. Overall impression was a car that has not been thrashed and maintained well. [B][U]Inspection results[/U][/B] On hoist, following were inspected and results below; - Undercarriage full inspection revealed no rust and no visible strain marks on rear subframe or bushes. All intact and infact in good order - Rear axle and diff very clean - no rattles from exhaust, except for the beautiful rasps that almost made me *u*!!!![COLOR="#FF0000"] - [B]removed undercarriage front cover and revealed wet. Engine oil is leaking, suspected from oil seals and gaskets. Owner confessed to not noticing this and has not made any gasket or seal changes in his time of ownership. this will need to be addressed, but kind of expected from a 10 year old car[COLOR="#FF0000"][/COLOR][/B][/COLOR] - [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]tie rod connecting to rack had some minor freeplay. When driving the car, no noticeable major steering freeplay. Suspect tierod or rack. Is thi major?[/COLOR][/B] - [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]Long shaft couplink showed signs of wear, which my mech assures is a small thing which is easily replaceable as the couplink is the same for the e46. Correct?[/COLOR][/B] - Car brought down from hoist and engine bay inspection took place. All in order except for some very minor visible crack on absorber tower meet fender. Owner confessed that he also noticed the same when he bought the car and did not want to rectify for fear of someone thinking the car met an accident. It shall need some reinforcement, nothing too major IMHO. But correct me if am wrong pls - Engine was revved steadily to 3,000 rpm then to 3,700 rpm. Sounded very nice, with some minor valve adjustment needed. Owner confessed to have not done this in his time of ownership. Is this something major for me to address? If so, who is most capable undertaking this work and what sort of price estimate pls? - GT1 diagnosis revealed 59k km's on car as original mileage. No fault codes detected on 3 diff software systems ie GT1, Carsoft and another diagnosis tool. All vanos, EMS and DME checks revealed no fault codes and running tests revealed in range results Overall, I think a very solid, well maintained and cared for car. No visible signs of stress or abuse, which was confirmed upon inspection. What was expected wear and tear from a 10 year old car present. Next question is, who is the most realiable workshop that can handle the works on this car in the Klang Valley area and has experience with these engines. Dont want someone who will experiment with the car and cause me more headaches! What should be the immediate works done post purchase to ensure peace of mind motoring? Thanks bro! [/QUOTE]
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