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Im looking for some advice on selling my 115 as my daughter has just unwisely bought a late FIAT rather than taking on one of my TFs.

Id be grateful if anyone who has been watching TF prices could give me some guidance.

Its a 2002 TF 115 in Tahiti blue with a number of options such as remote central locking/ alarm, electric mirrors, rear speakers, tweeters. Ive added a low coolant alarm and an electric boot release. 78,000 miles

It could do with some bodywork attention in a few places but nothing major, its not top of the shop but it's certainly no shed. Structurally it's very sound & the rear of the sills have been plated in the past and are still good.

The cloth interior is i good order, no holes, bad wear or discolouration. The soft top is in good shape though could do with some fine adjustment.

The only bad points i can think of are a few small dents, some fairly minor rust bubbles and a missing alternator shield. It has a long MOT with no advisories.



Maintenance by the Previous owner early 2022:
Cam belt
Clutch release fork
MLS Head gasket replacement

Service maintenance this year by me:
03 April 2023
Oil change; Castrol Magnatec 10W/40 oil + MG Rover oil filter
Airfilter element replaced.
Petrol cannister filter replaced.


Other maintenance.
07 February 2023
Added a pair of electric, heated mirrors in body colour
Added correct joystick control for electric mirrors.
Removed seats for cleaning
Replaced passenger compartment carpet
Replaced drivers seat backrest foam
Replaced drivers side backrest cover

11 March 2023
Replaced fresh air intake box with later Snorkel type for better airflow
Cleaned the soft top
Applied Febsil treatment to the soft top
Refitted plastic under bonnet cowling with correct fittings
Cleaned spare wheel, tools and under bonnet tool bag.
Checked condition of brake servo bracket.
Removed centre console, stripped rubberised coating to original black and refitted.
Removed, cleaned and refitted centre armrest, cubbies and tunnel section
Obtained a 2nd key.

18 March 2023
Replaced fan motor resistor.
Added missing illumination cable to cigarette lighter.
Fitted pair of manufacturer’s tweeters to door cards in correct location
Cleaned inside of door cavities.
Replaced worn door speakers with 6.5” JBLs utilising original grilles and spacers
Fitted manufacturer’s rear speaker bar with Pioneer 6 x4“ behind T bar grilles

03 April 2023
Added low coolant sensor & audible alarm
Fitted remote boot release solenoid with button in passenger compartment.
Fitted HRW switch and relay correct ready for later use with a hardtop / glass rear screen.

14 April 2023
Replaced Denso spark plugs.
Replaced coil packs
Replaced ignition leads

01 May 2023
Replaced reversing light switch

06 May 2023
Replaced exhaust rear box & gasket
Replaced Catalytic converter & gasket
Replaced exhaust front flexi pipe & gasket

20 May 2023
Replaced worn front top swivel joint (MOT advisory)
Replaced front to rear brake pipe (MOT advisory)
4 wheels tracking alignment.

FIAT stands for: Fix It Again Tony….

Fix it again tomorrow is my version. I found this acronym a week after buying a motor caravan on a Fiat chassis.

I think that I'd try more, say £2000 to start given all the work done. Did you mention milage or have I missed that?

Its just under 78,000 miles Neil, I should have put that sorry. I hadnt though as high as £ 2k as it's only a 1600

That’s a bit like saying that a beautiful woman isn’t worth bothering with because she doesn’t have legs as long as one who isn’t quite as pretty.
I’m going to get slammed for that I bet!

Airportable wrote:

That’s a bit like saying that a beautiful woman isn’t worth bothering with because she doesn’t have legs as long as one who isn’t quite as pretty.
I’m going to get slammed for that I bet!

yes.

I take it that’s the expected slamming. Self portrait? (I sincerely hope not)!
M

Airportable wrote:

That’s a bit like saying that a beautiful woman isn’t worth bothering with because she doesn’t have legs as long as one who isn’t quite as pretty.
I’m going to get slammed for that I bet!

I dunno, compared to what I’d likely say to express much the same sentiment ………….you showed absolute decorum!

Notanumber wrote:

Its just under 78,000 miles Neil, I should have put that sorry. I hadnt though as high as £ 2k as it's only a 1600

You can always go down from a starting price, but not up in my experience......

I’ve just had a proper read through of your job list & it’s impressive.
Firstly you can gain a reasonable idea from posts & comments on here how jobs are approached, (can I refer to your pedantic positioning of the door tweeters to give a measure of your fanaticism). If the rest of your work has been done with the same eye for detail, which is most probable, then the value of your list is greater than it would be if “Brian the hammer” had done those jobs.
Brian the hammer is one of a number of mythical creatures which haunts back street garages. Their tool kit contains hammers, obviously. An ancient oxy’ set of dubious origin (no spark arresters), trolly jack, inadequate lighting & a bag of tools 10,13,17,19mm, a vast assortment of old imperial sizes& a Stiltson.
The point being that who even buys your little car will, from the moment the deal is struck, have a car that’ll be well sorted & can be run reliably & enjoyed into the future.
2k ok you can always haggle but don’t give too much away.
M

Sounds like a really good car. Take a look at Mathewsons auction website, (Bangers and Cash) I've seen a few MGF/TF on there, you could get an idea of price range to ask.