Originally Posted by
Tommyj
UPDATE: Been to see the silver coupe today. It was lovely except for the dreaded rust on the rear, just inside the boot and a few dull patches on the paintwork. The rest of the car was great. Interior was perfect with no marks and everything worked as it should. Has any of you guys been recently through the same experience and what sort of costs were involved in rectifying the rust??
I had another call from the owner of the black soft top. He (today) had a full major service on it and a month or so ago had the gearbox serviced. He has all paperwork to prove the work along with receipts etc of the polish etc etc. Like I mentioned previously, the lack of other service history is holding me back.
Thanks for looking and any help will be much appricated.
They (nearly) all have the rust issue the only difference being how severe it is. I've just repaired mine myself. Have a look through my posts.
As for the service history, my car apparently has Full Service History but I have no book or invoices to prove it. The car has only had one private owner purchased just 15 days after is was registered at the very end of 2006. The dealer I bought it from (who has been fantastic) told me the previous told him it had full service history but they misplaced the book pack in a recent house move. It doesn't bother me and lets be honest I could get you a Fully Stamped Service book, but it doesn't prove anything. Go with your instincts
