P38 w/front end damage

**jezza89** · 26th October 2013, 11:31 AM

Since owning the classic after my last P38, I have been keeping my eyes peeled on Gumtree etc for the P38 to come back for sale. Last week it came back on, but the guy was asking 3k more than I sold it to him for 2yrs ago.
I contacted him about the car and asked how it had treated him etc, told him I kind of missed the car and asked if he was neg on price - nope!

So this got me thinking again. Then I ended up buying a 2001 P38 at what I feel was the right price considering the damage.

The good and bad:

+ Well maintained, new battery, newish tyres
+ Interior in good nick bar the usual roof lining and a peeling glove box
+ Reasonable/low kms for age (18X XXX)
+ Sound system still works well

- The obvious panel damage
- Has been converted to coils (Bilstein struts), however compressor and valve block are still present
- Small glitch/damage in the air con display

I have already started getting quotes for the repair. First one was $3k, providing I supplied parts; however my family has a few contacts who may be able to do it for a better price.

Once panel is sorted I will be putting this one on gas (sequential injection) as I intended to do with my previous P38.

Will also be putting this one back on air suspension.

All said and done, I'm hoping to have this one all fixed and on gas for less than I sold my last one for.

**Keithy P38** · 26th October 2013, 12:13 PM

Ouch! I'm guessing it was a repairable write-off!

If you can get it all fixed up including that cooler line that looks damaged for 3k, then you've got a bargain and I commend you for keeping another P38 alive!

Keep us posted!

**p38brickus** · 26th October 2013, 01:29 PM

I think I saw that one advertised in my search. I like the colour.
There are a few P38's on eBay for sale with issues going cheap. I have the links I think.
Good luck and keep us posted on its progress.

**wayneg** · 26th October 2013, 03:37 PM

I saw that one for sale, $11,000. They were dreaming. Add up the bits, wing, bumper, bonnet, lamps, inner wing, paint etc etc. Plus no EAS. I offered $1100 but strangely no response. Hope you got it for a good price, looks like a worthwhile proposition

**jezza89** · 26th October 2013, 04:21 PM

My cousin has a p38 wreck with most of the front end available... Unfortunately he sold the bumper a few months back!

**p38brickus** · 26th October 2013, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by jezza89

My cousin has a p38 wreck with most of the front end available... Unfortunately he sold the bumper a few months back!

Does he have a back bumper?

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 27th October 2013, 08:11 AM

Gentlemen,
By all means help one another,,
but no buying/selling in the Forum,, ok?
I've heard PM's are good for that sort of thing,,

**jezza89** · 28th October 2013, 07:02 PM

This p38 rides terribly.

Whoever thought converting from air suspension was a good idea, is a moron.

Also found some quality workmanship from whoever did the conversion:

**wayneg** · 29th October 2013, 01:03 PM

Nuts are very expensive.

**jezza89** · 30th October 2013, 03:11 PM

Family friend has quoted aforementioned better price...
Car is booked in for the 11th, gives me a couple of weeks to source the parts.

Also noticed that the blend motor has **** itself, and the temp sensor for the climate control may be on the fritz.

I'm hoping the air suspension only needs new airbags all round?

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