WTB vr6 but owner hiding something !!!

[KKK VR6]

ok so there's no doubt that it's body is in great condition & interior is fine.
it's machanically were the worry is.
ive had 2 stories. 1 from father(1st call son wasnt home). 2nd i called his mob.

father said he's had the car for about 3months, guy he bought from had it for 7yrs (some lawyer)(on carsales it says he's had it for 7yrs), when he bought it he felt that the clutch was slipping !!!!!, so he bought a new one and has replaced ...... (exterior bits). He is only selling cause he HAS a new audi NOW.

son said (surprised him when i called an said you bought the car, an 3months later your selling it) no ive had it for 6months (from he's reluctant voice, i could tell he was lieing), because my parents payed for it, i have to pay them .... and i still ow them a little over 2k. because of uni i need the money, so i thought ill sell, buy somthing cheaper an do that up as a project.

ehhhhhhhh you's are full of sh*t, i dont think he can afford a newer $30k car, it's probably his dads(it'll be on his drive way when I go check it out).
So the big mystery is what could cause the sensation of something slipping, knowing the clutch is new ????
O an the father said i can get it inspected which means the CV Joints, axles should be fine ??
So possibilities: clutch fork, ball joints, wheel bearings
O an the car is in VIC, an i carnt check it out till mi old man gets back.(2-3wks)
Matt im hoping you can shine some light on this please.

[Mk3 AAA]

Might be just as simple as the dad has felt the last 6 months have felt like 3, and thinks because he's bought a new car sounds more impressive than because he's broke, some people are just proud like that. By all means be wary, but don't jump to thinking it's all that odd too soon. Get the car checked by a pro, it's the only way to go.

[KKK VR6]

Get the car checked by a pro, it's the only way to go.

was thinking about volkspower cause apparently there abit fusy, but i dont know how much they charge ?

[Ben J]

if you are at the stage where you are almost certain you want to buy it, like 80 for an inspection could save you thousands if they actually are hiding something. If it all feels a bit sus, then chances are there may be something going on, so be cautious.

[KKK VR6]

If it all feels a bit sus, then chances are there may be something going on, so be cautious.

yeh im onto there ass's, cause i know where there from (country) an what type of people they are, which is why the son's story doesnt make sense !!
Yeh if it's like 80-100, without a doubt ill give to them to check.

BUT what i really want to know is, what parts are there that can break or are almost broken, and cause a slipping sensation ???
it'll have to be between the engine & gearbox OR gearbox & wheel.
the reason why i want to know this, cause if it's going to cost thousands i carnt buy, if it's minor no problem.
i know id save heaps if i fixed it myself, but i carnt cause of recent upgrades to garage.
bloody hell im going crazy over this thing, sooo close ......

[Jarred]

Get it checked out at volkspower if you can. IIRC they'll do a full inspection for about $100.

[brad]

on my Mk3.5 2.0L, the clutch was slipping. It turned out the clutch rod (up the middle of the input shaft) was leaking oil onto the clutch.

An inspection will probably cost you $200. Show the list of issues to the seller & I'm sure you'll get more than $200 of the asking price.

[Mk3 AAA]

i know where there from (country) an what type of people they are

um... wow.

[KKK VR6]

on my Mk3.5 2.0L, the clutch was slipping. It turned out the clutch rod (up the middle of the input shaft) was leaking oil onto the clutch.

An inspection will probably cost you $200. Show the list of issues to the seller & I'm sure you'll get more than $200 of the asking price.

Thank You so much for that, it could very well be the culprit ! (assuming the functionality of the clutch rod on a VR is the same)

um... wow.

hahaha. dont worry thou im not some perverted stalker. just sayin where alike