Newbie but yet to buy

[YellowPeril]

Hiya all. I’m planning to buy a V6 manual in the not too distant future. Ideally I’m after a yellow one with full black pack and I’d also be open to buying one with the mods I’ll inevitably do (third cat delete, exhaust valve controller etc). I’ll be looking for a sub 15k miles one with no more than two owners and any year really - although preference will be one with warranty left on it. I don’t mind either if it’s had replacement doors already. If there’s PPF on it, even better. Budget will be £60-£65k. Not that bothered if it’s touring or sports suspension but if I had the choice between two that were exactly the same other than the suspension I’d probably pick the touring.

My daily’s an M140i but I’ve also got a resto motorsport-stylee Mk1 Golf G60 I want to sell (as I want that particular garage space back for the Lotus). I also have an Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory.

Once I’m in the right position I’ll start a proper look but I’m keeping up with the ads on eBay / Autotrader already to just see what going.

I’ve been compiling a list of things I’ll be wanting to check on any prospective purchase but if there’s a list going here somewhere I’d appreciate it if someone can share it. I’ve only just signed up on this forum so I’ll have a good search as well.

I’ve seen a few reports of clutch issues more recently. What’s the best way of checking the clutch is ok when test driving? I guess just a second or third gear pull from low rpm with foot hard down?

TIA

 

[YellowPeril]

Just found the “Pre-Delivery Checklist” posted by BrainF18. And his forum looks like a great source of information so thanks in advance!