Hello.

I am off to test drive and buy (hopefully) a supercharged beastie today.
LB55 VZG
140000 MILES

i know to check everything actually works
rise and fall of the suspension


What else should I be looking out for?

Findlay

any doubts with the gearbox, I would walk away

Nicely done... thank you

Anything else from anyone else?

I'm a bit nervous and excited at the same time!

No squeal on the EPB. Steve.

If the aux pump for the supercharger has not been changed check to see if it falls within the range as quite a few came out of the factory with them wired the wrong way which when driven hard can make them go into limp mode you can search on here about it

these do 13 MPG on fuel

check the fluid level container on the air box (ACE) is on a mark, and doesn't drop after your test drive. (it may go up when hot) this can be expensive to repair if dropping/leaking

On cold startup, listen for any chain rattle from front of engine, and knock off ~£800 if loud/bad

Also listen for a rattle on the snout of the supercharger.
The plastic clutch can be worn and this will cause rattle in idle.

This is gold dust. thank you all..... wish me luck for 14.00!

I'd suggest a generous bank manager

Thanks again for feedback.... here is what i found today..... Auto trader dealer....mentioed nothing of any of this in the add!!

ignition on....
1) hdc fault system
2) Parking brake fault..auto release not functional
3)Special programmes off
4)Transmition fault traction reduced
5)another park brake fault
6)suspension fault....unable to raise or lower suspension
7) Category N write off
front bumper 'lashed on'
9) Paint flaking off the back door slam pannel
10) drips of paint where the front wing had been sprayed
11) No service history
12) bloke selling it isnt on the logbook!!(wtaf)
13) sun visor smashed
14)....and this really spoilt it for me.... washer liquid low.....

Why not have a look at this one?

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic53371.html

Cheers
Col

Dealers don’t put the log book in their name.

A low battery can cause hdc faukt

Thanks for the HDC... i was going to do some homework on that