New member & looking!

[Ansoeb]

I bought from Toybox, great place to gather info and go out in different cars and experience different engines. They also come with a warranty period. 

[Mark19691]

Hi Jimbo,

 

I have been in a very similar situation to you, decided about 6 month ago to commit to a Westy, similar budget. Just purchased a factory sport 2000.

 

I had an idea. I wanted to do a few track days/runs out each year.

 

Set myself a few base lines, wide body, sierra rear, 2ltr 16v engine 200bhp.

 

I would 100% recommend meeting up with the local owners club, not as daunting as you think. Great advise and people.

 

Private or trade.

Trade - Toybox cars look great and well presented, but like any business, they are there to make a margin, and nothing wrong with that if you want the backup. However £13k will not get you a 2ltr zetec seiw.

 

Private - in budget, there have been plenty of well spec'd Zetec cars in the past 3-4 months and a few duratec's both factory and self build. Bit of a cliché but genuine owners will be happy to chat about their cars.

Get to know what to look for and how these cars should feel on the road. Take time to look through paperwork.

 

These cars are not your regular 10-15k mile a year cars, and are usually well looked after and over maintained. Therefore, tatty examples should stand out, and you can negotiate accordingly if you want to put some work in.

 

From just a couple of months ago, the market is quite quiet right now, so don't be in a rush. The cars are out there, but be prepared to travel for the right car.

 

As an idea this looks worth a look 

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409144029118?sort=relevance&searchId=ef9f111d-f3ee-459a-a814-3228210c2e4c&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Westfield&page=2&postcode=CW11 3SR&year-to=2024&fromsra

 

 

Good luck with your search.