davepug205 7 Posted April 18, 2010 Hey peeps, Everyone been enjoying the sun? Ive seen a 309 GTI local to me which hasnt moved for a while, so I left my number on the windscreen. I spoke to him today and hes looking to sell! Its in black and reasonably tidy, it has abit of rust on the back quarters. The MOT ran out last month and I think its still taxed. He said the rear beam was rebuilt about 2 years ago by spooks (which I know hasnt got the best rep ) but shouldnt be siezed. and he has lots of spares to go with it. Hes only looking for £400 which I thought was a reasonable price? But ive heard these 309s rot?? If so how bad and where do I look?? Cheers Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted April 18, 2010 It is has visible rust on the exterior, you can bet on it having a sh!tload more in the unseen places. Check the sills, front panel, boot floor and inner arches in the boot, and especially between the tank and inner sills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted April 18, 2010 He said the rear beam was rebuilt about 2 years ago by spooks (which I know hasnt got the best rep ) but shouldnt be siezed. I wouldn't bet on it, i know what a Spooner 'rebuild' consists of, and it's not worth the paper it's written on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davepug205 7 Posted April 18, 2010 cheers baz are they that bad!!! will have a good poke first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted April 18, 2010 The 309 beam fitted on my mates 205 had never been apart, Recon cost with recept £350.00 ish, you could see they had attempted it but gave up Bax has got all the rusty places Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted April 18, 2010 Unfortunately yes, hence why most of the 15 or so i've had had ended up like this; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davepug205 7 Posted April 18, 2010 worth more in bits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CosKev 16 Posted April 18, 2010 As above,they rot pretty bad Rear bumper mounts are usaully non existent,or bodged, Pretty much guaranteed it will need attention to rear inner sills by tank, Rear panel just inside boot goes across the seam, Seam where quarter panel joins sill on doorstep is another place to check, Strut tops, Front panel, Mudflap frame(inner arch)on front where mudflap bolts to, Rear inner arches behind fuel filler pipe. Click on my link in sig if you want to see pics of the places mentioned Unfortunately yes, hence why most of the 15 or so i've had had ended up like this; Thats the best looking Gaywood I've ever seen!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 99 Posted April 18, 2010 If spoox has been anywhere near the beam then budget for a replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted April 18, 2010 Click on my link in sig if you want to see pics of the places mentioned And that was initially a 'good' one! It is again now! One of the few that i've had that have lived on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davepug205 7 Posted April 18, 2010 Cheers guys and thats one very nice project CosKev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CosKev 16 Posted April 18, 2010 Cheers guys and thats one very nice project CosKev Thanks Rolling on a set of 16 inch 2108 Speedlines now too Its got the power to match its looks now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
