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Hi Everyone
I recently bought a red gen 1 2.0 SE S reg 1998 from a guy who got the car as part of a house acquisition.
We have mutual friends who happened to mention he was selling it cos he needed the room even though his wife wanted it. As soon as I saw it I fell in love and for the price he wanted I just had to have it.
It had been garaged for approx 6 years, cos the one lady owner that its had, fell ill and could no longer drive it. It was in really good condition, got through the MOT easier than I expected, just an issue with front brake pads that needed hammering off, brakes needed bleeding, new spare tyre, new mechanism for the passenger window. The rear spoiler needed a re-spray, the inside needed a deep clean, not helped by her being a smoker. I've since put new alloys on, got some new aluminium reg plates to put on and the front bumper has a deep scratch down the side and a few scuffs - might get that re-sprayed as well, but no rust on any of the bodywork. I'm very pleased with it - will get a photo on when I figure out how to do it!

I really am getting lazy with these smileys lol. Good to hear about another coupe saved Look forward to seeing it

Hello Norm and a great big to the forum mate

here is a photo as promised, this is pre the alloy wheel change

Shes a beauty

. Very nice mate

Welcome mate very good condition

Welcome to the club Nice ride!

nice car.

any plans for the old alloys

Always hated those alloys. Couldn't wait to change mine when I had a Gen1

welcome mate that is a very tidy looking gen1 you have there.

Normski my Man! Welcome.

Thanks for all the nice comments, it was a real snip and the mileage is only 30k.
're the old alloys, I intend to keep them in case if I ever decide to sell it, then the potential new owner may prefer the original alloys. At this stage though, I can't believe I would ever contemplate selling!

Makes sense to keep the alloys, but I had to ask

Welcome