Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:21:41 -0000 From: "Andy Hookins" <andrew.hookinsnopsamamnopsamodata.co.uk> Subject: Re: Thinking of buying a '91 900 lpt
"Grunff" <grunffnopsam.com> wrote in message news:b4i7gr$20g2u8$1nopsam52899.news.dfncis.de... > Andy Hookins wrote: > > > The mileage itself isn't an issue, but it sounds like the car's > been neglected. In that condition, they normally go for > £200-£300. If you want a 900, you can do a lot better for the > money if you shop around. For around £1000, I'd expect nearly > full history, and no broken bits (heater control, window etc.). > > > > Also, as I stated, its an lpt - can this be upgraded to fpt with > > APC etcetera - and what would be involved? > > It isn't worth it - if you want a FPT, buy a FPT. LPTs are fine, > and make for a more relaxed drive. But they aren't as fast. > > -- > Grunff > Thanks, the car is nothing like as clean as my own 2, which are both looked after and have full history (even if it is mostly DIY on the Micra for the last 5 years). From what you say the asking price is well OTT even with the broken bits fixed. Also I'd _want_ FPT sooner or later so I'll just have to start looking properly - I saw 2 almost 'mint' late c900s locally but the asking price was £4,000 which I thought was just plain mad. AndyH.