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Old 09-15-2007, 01:07 AM
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Be aware that it's a repaired insurance write-off. I know this as it was on my shortlist a coupla weeks ago. The guy assured me the car had no bad history. But he nearly bit my hand off at
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1100 miles and written off

what a bummer

price rings more alarm bells than amy whinehouses handbag
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It is diesel though. Just think of the onward savings?
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And it's only running on 3 and a bit cylinders: 1560cc
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Can someone with good eyesight let me know what that registration is please.
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S?06 XAP

closest I can see.
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Got it -

SD06XAP.

S2000 GT

Hpi'd, a total loss claim, Cat D.
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Is it fraud if a direct question is asked to the vendor "is it a cat D write off?" (or something similar) and the answer comes back "no"?
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Ask the question and see what teh answer is.

When Honda find out it has been a write off there will be no warranty on the car - do I or don't I?
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Not sure but it deserves a swift kick in the nackers.

Bastards.


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