....edited to remove specific details of the garage and vehicle as it was probably inappropriate on Tony's forum
I went to have a look a Rexton in Leister today as it's the closest one too me (no real intent to buy)......
The car was not at the garage but at a compound at a different site.
We got there and it wouldn't start. Young chap fetches a starter pack... still wouldn't start. One phone call later and another chap arrives with another booster pack..... still wouldn't start. Second chap goes off and comes back with a set of heavy duty jump leads and we finally get the car started. Battery looks new. The car was MOT'd on 1st April so it's not like the car has been stood for months. While all this was going on, I had a good chance to look around the car. The first thing that struck me was how rusty the car was underneath - if it was galvanised, any zinc coating had long since gone. Makes my 20 year old Challenger look pristine.
On the road, the car was very sluggish through the gears - course that may be due to it being stood for a while but as it was, my japmobile would leave it standing.
Wife liked it - it is reasonably tidy inside - comfortable ride - no aircon on this model though.
So, after much dithering, I have come to a decision..... I will get the Challenger MOT'd and (unless there is something really major) get it fixed up - thus allowing me to find something new at leisure. I certainly haven't given up on the idea of a Rexton but I need to bide my time until the right car for me comes up.
Many thank to all who have proffered advice, both here and on VOD - it's been really helpful.
Cheers
Nick
