The Search is On !

Sponge · 16th October 2009, 20:19

Finally I can start my search for a 75 Connoisseur SE CDTi

in earnest.
Colour:- Dark Blue, preferably, (or any dark colour, or Silver), with Sandstone leather interior.
Mileage:- up to 60K, but condition more important.
Now the important bit. I have £3K cash and an 02 Astra Elegance 1.8 to trade. So I’m looking at around £5K (can rob savings to cover Astra sale if non dealer)
I live in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, so if anyone knows of a good one, or spots one on a forecourt within about 100 miles (or further if it comes with recommendations), please give me a shout.

Not asking much I know, but ”if you don’t ask, you don’t get”

Thanks for reading, and wish me luck.

2Diesels · 16th October 2009, 20:23

You shouldn't have too much trouble there, I found that sort of spec very common (not in the ooh how common way) when I was searching, try the autotrader site or member Derekosb he's very good at car finding

Regards Colin

derekosb · 16th October 2009, 21:12

Hi there.

Colin knows me so well. Cannot resist a good search!

You did not specify whether you preferred a Mk 1 or Facelift, or Manual or Automatic.

Hows a black Mk 1 Auto suit you? 53 Plate (ignore the ad listing it as an 08!!) Bit higher mileage than your ideal, however it does have a good spec: Xenons, (Scratch the Wooden Wheel - It's a cover, just seen the photo in more detail - sorry), Serpents, TV/Nav (I think).

Perhaps a bit pricey at £5,490 (only the windscreen price, room for some negotiation) but the Autos are a bit dearer and it is well specced. Seems in reasonable shape although as always, photos are no guarantee.

It is in Dudley, about 80 miles from you.

http://www.compucars.co.uk/used-cars...-sale/?1028915

Well, it's a start anyway. Opinions guys?

Good luck and I'll see what else I can find.

Derek

derekosb · 16th October 2009, 21:32

Hi there.

Option number 2. BOUGHT BY NEW MEMBER DERBYSKYBLUE

A BRG CDTi SE Auto facelift on an 05 Plate and only done 31,445 Miles (£5995) at Nissan Dealers in Ilkeston. BOUGHT****************

http://finance.autoexposure.co.uk/cl...1137268_1a.jpg

Opinions guys? ***********BOUGHT**************

Derek

Sponge · 16th October 2009, 22:20

Thanks for the swift reply, as ever, this site never fails to amaze me.
It's a mk1 auto I'm after.
The one in Dudly looks good, I'll give them a call tomorrow.
Thanks again

derekosb · 16th October 2009, 22:53

Hi David,

Happy to help. Found another one that may interest you:

03 Plate on 63k for £3995

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...277&logcode=p#

Derek

16th October 2009, 20:19	#1
Sponge Avid contributor Jaguar S-type 2.5 V6 SE (sorry) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The Search is On ! Finally I can start my search for a 75 Connoisseur SE CDTi in earnest. Colour:- Dark Blue, preferably, (or any dark colour, or Silver), with Sandstone leather interior. Mileage:- up to 60K, but condition more important. Now the important bit. I have £3K cash and an 02 Astra Elegance 1.8 to trade. So I’m looking at around £5K (can rob savings to cover Astra sale if non dealer) I live in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, so if anyone knows of a good one, or spots one on a forecourt within about 100 miles (or further if it comes with recommendations), please give me a shout. Not asking much I know, but ”if you don’t ask, you don’t get” Thanks for reading, and wish me luck. __________________ Sorry, I went to the darkside ! Member 7044

16th October 2009, 21:12	#3
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Hi there. Colin knows me so well. Cannot resist a good search! You did not specify whether you preferred a Mk 1 or Facelift, or Manual or Automatic. Hows a black Mk 1 Auto suit you? 53 Plate (ignore the ad listing it as an 08!!) Bit higher mileage than your ideal, however it does have a good spec: Xenons, (Scratch the Wooden Wheel - It's a cover, just seen the photo in more detail - sorry), Serpents, TV/Nav (I think). Perhaps a bit pricey at £5,490 (only the windscreen price, room for some negotiation) but the Autos are a bit dearer and it is well specced. Seems in reasonable shape although as always, photos are no guarantee. It is in Dudley, about 80 miles from you. http://www.compucars.co.uk/used-cars...-sale/?1028915 Well, it's a start anyway. Opinions guys? Good luck and I'll see what else I can find. Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker. Last edited by derekosb; 16th October 2009 at 21:14.. Reason: Noticed not a genuine wooden wheel

16th October 2009, 21:32	#4
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Found a Low Mileage Facelift Hi there. Option number 2. BOUGHT BY NEW MEMBER DERBYSKYBLUE A BRG CDTi SE Auto facelift on an 05 Plate and only done 31,445 Miles (£5995) at Nissan Dealers in Ilkeston. BOUGHT************** http://finance.autoexposure.co.uk/cl...1137268_1a.jpg Opinions guys? *******BOUGHT************ Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker. Last edited by derekosb; 20th October 2009 at 11:25.. Reason: This car now bought by new member DerbySkyBlue

16th October 2009, 22:20	#5
Sponge Avid contributor Jaguar S-type 2.5 V6 SE (sorry) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the swift reply, as ever, this site never fails to amaze me. It's a mk1 auto I'm after. The one in Dudly looks good, I'll give them a call tomorrow. Thanks again __________________ Sorry, I went to the darkside ! Member 7044

16th October 2009, 22:53	#6
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Hi David, Happy to help. Found another one that may interest you: 03 Plate on 63k for £3995 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...277&logcode=p# Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker.

16th October 2009, 20:23	#2
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	You shouldn't have too much trouble there, I found that sort of spec very common (not in the ooh how common way) when I was searching, try the autotrader site or member Derekosb he's very good at car finding Regards Colin