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Guys,

Have found a Typhoon I'm keen on, and unless finances can stretch and/or she's in bad condition, I think I've found here.

Just a quick question - Is 70,000Km's too many for a BF II Typhoon? Is that fairly average? When do turbo/engine/suspension issues start popping up? My T had 100,000 and she was fine, but I'm just very interested to know.

Thanks guys,

Dan

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70k Kms on, my 1st port of call would be the turbo supply filter. Seem too be alot of failures in the 70k km to 100k km mark.

Oh and get it mech checked for peace of mind.. 70k kms is bugger all really

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Thanks Hiddeous,

Yeah I will definitely get an RAC full inspection on the car. It also has an 'in-house' report, but I don't know how much that is worth... Might just bite the bullet and get some braided turbo oil lines with one of those easy clean/replace filters. I think the brand is "Earls...?" Possibly get a sponor just to check turbo/engine function. I'm sure the RAC check will identify most of the other big issues.

Yeah, I didn't think 70,000km's was that many for a 4 and a half year car. When you said there is a lot of failures between 70 and 100km's - Anything in particular?

Thanks again,

Dan

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Sorry Dan was a bit unclear, I ment alot of turbo failures in that Km range.

Who maintains your car now? Get them too check it out if they will continue too service and maintain the new one

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Thanks guys,

KM's are quit low compared to most, and it's a great colour and perfect in terms of pricing as well.

Well Hiddeous - Family mechanic - Really old school and has no idea what these cars are capable of... Been telling him for years how powerful the car was and the small amount of mods needed to get there. Was always told, "Why would ppl buy V8's and spend so much on them if your car can do the same...?" Seems they're not too clued up with performance turbos - More of an old school workshop.

I think I'll pay Simon at Xtreme another visit if I get the car. Will be good insurance on top of the RAC check and the vehicle's dealer report.

Thanks guys! If she drives and looks like a winner, she'll be the one. Photos and stuff soon!

Dan

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NVT, just make sure they respray the front bumperand bonnet. Gaurds may need some attention too. I know the car you are referring too and when I checked it out it was pretty bad, they may have already done it though.

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Oh for real Xtrmn8?

Looked like the steering wheel and a few interior panels were worn in places, but I was told that was not the case. I'll see how it ends up going.

I'm not going to pay the asking price, so if they are not prepared to budge, then they'll have to do a fair bit of respraying/replacing and such.

Will probably go and check it out tomorrow then now.

Thanks mate,

Dan

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