Buying a VL - What to look for?

[Shifty1]

What negatives should I look for? Ie, rust locations, general problems etc..

I'm hoping to get a VL Calais..

Thanks

[harry3]

check all the usual things, rust generally isnt much of a problem but I dont know how you are supposed to check for rust on the floor as removing or lifting the carpets isnt easy
especially check for rust around the windscreen or poorly done rust repairs there , use a magnet
look for signs of water leaks under the dashboard

if its a 6, the engine should be very smooth

[VRFURY]

so true, but i got all my rust cut out properly and to save money i touched up the paint my self so mine looks a bit cheap but the rust as been cut out properly, it cost me $750

[VL Berlina 5speed]

4 rust peritions look under the boot ruber seal if u can as that whole lip is commen 4 rusting away and the bottom of the parcel (aove the seat belt houseing) is a main rust area,
check the reaseat belts retract fine because if the window has a bad seal (rusted though at the bottom of the window) the water gets in runs down the pacel shelf (causes rust on this 2) and runs off into the coil of the seat belt houseing causeing it 2 seze and stop retracting, xpenvie 2 fix coz its ilegal 4 wrekers 2 sell them 2 u, BUT a carton off beers will fix that problem and they cant give u a recepit

[Shifty1]

OK, I bought the VL.. it needs a respray, but has 9 months reg, and is mech A1..

Personally, I think I did alright.. paid $1500

Thanks for tips, i looked for rust and there was a TINY bit so i let it slide.. (the rust lookout)..

[Stewart1000]

was that a calais? sounds very nice

[Shifty1]

No, not a calais..