Wanted - A broken Beat

[Wh1teLeopard]

A friend of mine is looking for a Beat with a broken engine or gearbox for a project.

Anyone know of any that are under £800?

[Basher]

Sadly, the engine on my little toy gave up the ghost last week. A misfortune for me but it may fit your friend's needs. The car is J reg (1991). It has just passed an MOT, two days before the engine gave out. I've had it for two years. The hood was replaced soon after I bought it and is still in good nick. The exhaust was replaced about 4 months ago. As you would expect the seats and carpets are worn but otherwise it's a reasonable car inside. If you're interested I am based up near Skipton in North Yorkshire and would be prepared to accept a reasonable offer from someone who would want to give it a new lease of life.

[Wh1teLeopard]

I will pass it on to him, thank you :D

[unclejemima]

Sadly, the engine on my little toy gave up the ghost last week.

How many miles or km did it have when the motor went?

[Basher]

103,000km. I was on a run down to Oxford and the engine went after about 140miles. I had used it for several similar runs in the past without problem so I am not absolutely sure what went wrong. The car is 18-years old though and using it for long runs like that on a regular basis may have been asking too much. The problem was it was such fun to drive!

WhIteleopard. I'll look forward to hearing from your friend.

[Wh1teLeopard]

He said

"Ask him how much he wants for it, and what colour it is..... " :D

[Basher]

It's red with a black hood.

I'll take any reasonable offer but I am guessing around £300 to £500 would be fair.

[Wh1teLeopard]

Thank you, I will let him know ;)

[barney]

These people may be worth a phone call to put the car back on the road at a reasonable cost.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-BEAT-0-6-660-91-96-ENGINE-SUPPLY-FITTING-IMPORT_W0QQitemZ120373150706QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ localservices_car_vehicle_GL?hash=item120373150706&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

[beardo]

These people may be worth a phone call to put the car back on the road at a reasonable cost.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-BEAT-0-6-660-91-96-ENGINE-SUPPLY-FITTING-IMPORT_W0QQitemZ120373150706QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ localservices_car_vehicle_GL?hash=item120373150706&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

Only problem is that you can buy a running Beat for about that much.

[TADO]

i saw that - seems like a reasonable price tho given that parts are the best part of 600-700 squid from honda? presuming it is a properly reconditioned unit of course.

[Wh1teLeopard]

I saw that too, he's been a mechanic for decades though, so I think he fancies the challenge. He did the first rebuild on my Beat for me, turned out to be the head gasket.

[Mylee]

I am always cautious of these type of adverts, especially where something like a Beat is concerned. Probably fine for your everyday focus or astra.
From the picture it looks like a high volume workshop not a specialist.

[Wh1teLeopard]

PM sent regarding the broken beat :D