1.3 Auto, saloon, Any good ?

SLOW ITAL · Post by **SLOW ITAL** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 6:49 pm

Hi guys,
Found this one,

mk2 marina saloon 1.3 auto, sdl, 1978.
38000 miles 1 owner [was a 3 month old demonstrator when he bought it].
Body plate says M E 4 SKS 0177151 M.
Looks in resonable nick, non starter not run for 4 years, last mot 2008.
unmolested looks genuine
might dip my toe in with this one,
but no experience with Auto's,

What can you tell me about this 1?
I'e how popular are autos, are they worth saving,
whats a resonable price he wants 3 figures, told him no chance,

YOUR VIEWS APPRECIATED
Gil

Post by **MarinaCoupe** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:05 pm

Three figures good, four figures bad.

Auto or manual is a personal choice. My modern car is an auto, so I wouldn't be put off by it. Many people have never driven an auto and don't trust what they don't know.

Chris

Post by **MarinaCoupe** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:33 pm

Gil

ME4SKS is a Mk2 4 door Super Delux built between October 1975 and June 1978, when SDL was rebadged L.

The first chassis number in 1978 is 167131M

So early 1978 is about right.

Chris

SLOW ITAL · Post by **SLOW ITAL** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:25 pm

Thanks

SLOW ITAL · Post by **SLOW ITAL** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:26 pm

Thanks Chris

JoshWard · Post by **JoshWard** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:28 pm

Go for it Gil, Autos are getting rarer all the time in 1.3 form, most that sell seem to end up in the hands of the Minor boys.

If you don't like the auto box you could always convert it to manual but everybody I have spoken to who drives an auto Marina say that they drive nicely.

Post by **MarinaCoupe** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:29 pm

Gil you have a PM.

Chris

Viscount Orange Biscuit · Post by **Viscount Orange Biscuit** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:07 pm

JoshWard wrote:Go for it Gil, Autos are getting rarer all the time in 1.3 form, most that sell seem to end up in the hands of the Minor boys.

If you don't like the auto box you could always convert it to manual but everybody I have spoken to who drives an auto Marina say that they drive nicely.

i'm always looking for Auto shifters and boxes, would swap man box for auto, incl pedal boxes, gear lever/shifters flexi plates etc..
pm me if you buy it and are interested

terrytibbs · Post by **terrytibbs** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:39 am

i think if these cars are within reasonable distance, its always worth the fuel/time for a look, even if its to take a few pics/details...we had a Mk1 1300 coupe as a family car years ago, and the auto box seemed to suit the 1300

SLOW ITAL · Post by **SLOW ITAL** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:16 pm

Cheers Andy.

SLOW ITAL · Post by **SLOW ITAL** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:02 pm

Hi chris you have a PM.

Post by **MarinaCoupe** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:07 pm

And so do you mate.

Chris

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