Picked up a cheap banger today. With the Bini clutch nearly had it, Boxster going off for roof repairs and the BGT having its misbehaving streak, I needed something. Simply no time to sort the Bini, BGT I'm not allowed to commute in and the Boxster disappearing for a few weeks. Had a look last night and found this at a bomb site style dealer.
Cheap because p/x, ABS light is on and dodgy paintwork repairs. Clutch does seem on the high side. Clean tidy, plenty of tyre tread and pads. Drove straight and true, if a bit gutless. Few slight knocks over bumps maybe. Cheap enough though that if it lasts 2 weeks and scrapped, it was cheaper than a car rental. But a bit too good for that though.
Paint work has got some comedic rattle can spray repairs. Bet the paint underneath is in better shape that this repair.
Google says abs light is caused often by dodgy fuses. Strip fuses that live on top of the battery
Took a bit of poking to realise there is an additional section here
Fuses all good though. Bugger
Quick check of interior fuses spotted one missing where there are electrical contacts. Could be it be?
Found a 5A blade fuse in my stash.
Started up and ... Result!
Quick scan showed a few intermittent codes. Cleared and I'll see if they come back.
Air filter looks brand new.
Engine oil is at minimum and the engine is a bit rattly. Not sure TADIS. I'll probably get some cheap oil and filter to bung on.
PAS is there and clean.
Possibly could do with a top up though.
Service history is just the book. No record of cambelt.
However it looks like someone has been here before in its 15 year history. Belt doesn't look too bad either.
Throttle body was filthy.
Gave it a quick clean out. Accelerates much smoother now, especially letting off the throttle.
Washer fluid container appears to leak though. Guessing it'll be a bumper off job to replace.