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Dec 10, 2011 | 11:29 AM
#73
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met up finally to inspect the car
it is at the shop for extra testing (more below), no lights though
overall, solid car - i like what i saw and felt
awaiting final diagnosis
interior intact, usual fcar lousy plastic discoloration with the ac controls but nothing to fret over
alum trim not dinged or bent, leather conditioning will get the seats to tip top shape
test drive was good
healthy motor, proper working f1
lovely sound, pulls hard
for a kuwaiti car, kudos to them for still having all papers, manuals, and equipment. seriously, this is huge here lol.
will need spares though, but like i said it's expected
POTENTIALLY BIG ISSUE - or could be nothing, like spark/coil
at idle, you can see the left side of the engine shake
you can listen to some roughness, and my mechanic says 1 of the cylinders has low pressure and is misfiring
we left the car over for more thorough inspection
trial and error will entail: spark plug, ignition coil, and finally check the valves
based on my basic mechanic knowledge, something like that could be caused by lines or fuel pump
if it is the valves, i will have to examine what the cause is
i am going to perform a major service for sure (belts, tensioners, sparks, gaskets etc) but of course if there is something from within prior to purchase then i am not going to let emotions rule
really cool car
personally, i was kind of impressed at how easy the whole layout was at the bay
will keep you guys posted in the upcoming two days
it is at the shop for extra testing (more below), no lights though
overall, solid car - i like what i saw and felt
awaiting final diagnosis
interior intact, usual fcar lousy plastic discoloration with the ac controls but nothing to fret over
alum trim not dinged or bent, leather conditioning will get the seats to tip top shape
test drive was good
healthy motor, proper working f1
lovely sound, pulls hard
for a kuwaiti car, kudos to them for still having all papers, manuals, and equipment. seriously, this is huge here lol.
will need spares though, but like i said it's expected
POTENTIALLY BIG ISSUE - or could be nothing, like spark/coil
at idle, you can see the left side of the engine shake
you can listen to some roughness, and my mechanic says 1 of the cylinders has low pressure and is misfiring
we left the car over for more thorough inspection
trial and error will entail: spark plug, ignition coil, and finally check the valves
based on my basic mechanic knowledge, something like that could be caused by lines or fuel pump
if it is the valves, i will have to examine what the cause is
i am going to perform a major service for sure (belts, tensioners, sparks, gaskets etc) but of course if there is something from within prior to purchase then i am not going to let emotions rule
really cool car
personally, i was kind of impressed at how easy the whole layout was at the bay
will keep you guys posted in the upcoming two days
Dec 10, 2011 | 12:29 PM
#74
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Just read through the whole thread, entertaining for sure. I like that you're not cutting any corners in your buying process. I'm sure you will end up with a fantastic car that will treat you very well (and that you will treat it well too 
), good luck my friend.
), good luck my friend.
Dec 10, 2011 | 01:56 PM
#75
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thanks sam appreciate it
yeah i am pretty strict with the cars i buy, but i do tend to put obstacles to overcome just to test how much i really want a car!
i did of course find tidbits with this modena that need addressing, but they are either not costly or unexpected in the 1st place especially with kuwaiti cars
appreciate ityeah i am pretty strict with the cars i buy, but i do tend to put obstacles to overcome just to test how much i really want a car!
i did of course find tidbits with this modena that need addressing, but they are either not costly or unexpected in the 1st place especially with kuwaiti cars
