Daz
The vehicle has been stood for a year off the road untaxed and uninsured. I'm told it needs the exhaust downpipe refitted and two of the brakes which are binding, need releasing. It is part of the condition of sale that these are sorted out. I'm breaking off exam revision study (gulp) to go and view the vehicle this Friday. If I'm happy, I'll leave a deposit, and as I say pick up the following Friday. I have a good feeling about after viewing some photos and talking extensively to the owner on the phone :-).
Must confess that I am slightly anxious about the maintenance on the vehicle. I used to do lots of car maintenance when I was younger, but nothing serious for 20 years now, so I'm a bit rusty. I do have a slight worry bead about the effect on my drive when 6.5 tonnes is parked there day in day out :nut:, but I'm thinking what the hell, I'll deal with the issues as they come up. In the face of wife's opposition I'm buying the vehicle (8 year old son thinks its a great idea though), because I just know that if I don't do this now, this opportunity / moment will pass, and might not come again.
Vulture