Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on buying a 2014 1.2 TSI Roomster Scout 55k miles no service history.

 

I found the following issues when looking over it:

 

Coolant light on when it was first started but after a 10 mile drive the light went out and when I checked the level it was way above maximum.

 

Chinese tyres all round - I do not touch Chinese tyres so these will all need replacing.

 

Front brake discs have a pronounced lip 

 

Front brake pads half worn

 

The front wishbone rear bush both sides are perishing 

 

Base of wiper arms painted badly and have spider rust under the bad paint

 

Oil around rocker cover

 

Scratches down the one side

 

All alloys kerbed 

 

Rust by rear bumper underneath the car

 

Undertrays full of mud and stones 

 

They want £5995 for it with no service history (they have just serviced it)

 

It drives well and has enough power for my wife and plenty of space for the two dogs in the back but I'm not prepared to pay anywhere near the 6k they want. 

 

Any advice on what to look for if I go for a 2nd look? What would anyone else value it at?

 

Thanks for the help.

Sorry my gut feeling is walk away and look elsewhere. This car has not been cared for.

Yes, I have a 2013 SE and it is in showroom condition because I have cared for it. It looks new and drives like new. There must be examples like mine out there.

Thanks both that's my feeling too, ah well back to looking.

If the consensus of opinion had been "Yeah, go for it!" would you actually have bought that Roomster?

22 hours ago, retro said:

Thanks both that's my feeling too, ah well back to looking.

You will find excellent condition cars. This one is a big no for that amount of money. I would buy it for half of the money they ask. 

 

Mine was a 2011 model, not scout, but she was in mint condition when i sold her.