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muddyjames:
I have seen this landy on ebay from JohnCraddocks and was wondering what your views are please.
It seems alot of money for a s3 but with a new chassis and bulkhead it would be less to worry about for mot's surely?
How does a new chassis and bulkhead stand up for the tax exemption? I know there are wierd rules about points systems. could I fit a 200tdi engine with the points system sometime in the future?
cheers
J

V8MoneyPit:
As long as it's a new chassis and not a second hand one, you retain the registration and tax exemption.

Changing an engine won't cause you any trouble either.

However, it is a bit pricey as you say. Only you can judge whether it's worth it to you.... if you know what I mean.

muddyjames:
For peace of mind it wont need welding in the future few years will be worth something as I could easily pay £500 on welding in 3 mot's!

How much though do you think it is roughly worth if it is a 100% new chassis / bulkhead?

Any way of proof of it being new? Seems funny as it has been dry stored for 17ish years and yet still needed a new chassis.

auf_wiedersehen_pet:
Personally, I wouldn't touch Craddocks with a barge pole.

My last dealing with them was about 18 months ago - I received a partial order. I contacted them on numerous occasions and they lied about the missing goods every time. I ended by sending them an email which said something along the lines of, "Is Craddocks a trustworthy and reliable company? If the answer is yes, then you will deal with this situation effectively, if not, please feel free to ignore me".

Guess what? I was ignored - draw your own conclusions!

 :'( :'( :'(

muddyjames:
Yeah, I dont think Craddocks are nearly as good as Paddocks, but with an item like this they can't do a part order thankfully. Or 1 would hope they didnt anyway! :lol:

But as a vehicle ignoring the Craddocks bit, what do you think?

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