About to buy.

Geezso · Feb 19, 2016

Hello all, I have put a deposit down on a T5 140 SE. Very low miles and just fancy it. Hopefully get some tips and info from the site. I am going over this afternoon to drive and check it over.
Is there anything in particular I should look for and most importantly can the cd player be swapped for a original sat nav unit as I was surprised it didn't have one.
Thanks in advance.

reserves · Feb 19, 2016

Hope all goes well, I wouldn't let the lack of Sat Nav put you off, it can be easily installed (about a 20 minute job) or you can install an after market unit (there are many discussions on this).

If you go the RNS510 route you might need some help with coding your California so that the Nav shows up on the DIS (the screen between the dials) but there are many people who can help with that.

Meoncoast · Feb 19, 2016

hello and welcome our's came without sat nav built in and happy using a Garmin /tomtom on the top of dash. as reserves said easy to add

should not be a deal breaker

Hotel California · Feb 19, 2016

Hi and welcome , do not worry about sat nav GPS not on it , the RNS 510 is not worth the money anyway.

Check the roof for corrosion , open the roof and look out if the canvas is not damaged ( just climb in the roof and you will spot easy if damage is there due to light comming thru) ask for a demo from the fridge,coocker,night heather so you sure they work ....let some water run thru the tap.
And offcoarse feel the engine on the road!

theonecraw · Feb 19, 2016

Good luck with the test drive. I am sure you will love it. There is also a buying check sheet on the VIP member area that I used when I picked mine up. It was really useful. Again, enjoy!

Geezso · Feb 21, 2016

That's me committed got my VIP membership and collecting Thursday.

So many options I want already. Black side pipes, black alloys, a black bonnet bra or bonnet deflector, rear bumper protector in black (colour coding theme emerging) then there is the sparesafe, topper and front window covers, in black.

On the Cali topper, is it 1. Worthwhile and 2. Easily installed.

Geezso · Feb 22, 2016

One question, that I did try to research, but had conflicting information. How much is SE 140 road tax. I seen £260/265, but also seen £290/295?

WelshGas · Feb 22, 2016

If this is your vehicle , then £290/pa

Geezso · Feb 22, 2016

Apologies Welsh Gas its bluemotion, if that's the decider then makes sense. I tried that site but my phone wouldn't display.
Many thanks.

WelshGas · Feb 22, 2016

If you have the reg number then you can get the exact figure for the vehicle from the site.

larrylamb · Feb 22, 2016

Geezso said:
One question, that I did try to research, but had conflicting information. How much is SE 140 road tax. I seen £260/265, but also seen £290/295?

Our 2015 blue motion 140 is £265pa.

CALI FATE · Feb 23, 2016

Geezso said:
That's me committed got my VIP membership and collecting Thursday.

So many options I want already. Black side pipes, black alloys, a black bonnet bra or bonnet deflector, rear bumper protector in black (colour coding theme emerging) then there is the sparesafe, topper and front window covers, in black.

On the Cali topper, is it 1. Worthwhile and 2. Easily installed.

There are just as many on here who swear by a topper - and just as many (like me) who has not felt the need. My advice is get out and about and experience the whole thing - you will decide as you go.

For me tho black side pipes is numero uno