Originally Posted by The bodyman
Well, you are at the cheaper end of the market. The money you want to spend might not get you the perfect car. Even if a car has a full service history doesn’t mean its not with out faults. At the end of the day,if you feel that the vehicle is right, go for it or you might waiting around a long time looking for the dream machine. I say try it again, if it drives well and ticks most of the boxes, go for it. Good luck.
Have to agree, dont get so hung up with service history, it does not mean you will be buying a good motor. I've had cars with full history and they have turned out to be a bag of nails. My first XFR had no history with it and 80,000 miles, got it at the right price and it has never missed a beat. You will know a good one when you see it, if not take someone with you who will.