cheers mate do you have any suggestions on which one is best?
im watchin a few on ebay but 2 with body kits on the only problem is u never know if they have been thashed or looked after! lol
I don't have a strong opinion between the two - most people on this site seem to prefer the older 'Redtop' engine because it is significantly more powerful and also because the electronics on later Ecotecs appear to be slightly more complicated and prone to more faults. Having said that, 'Redtops' are invariably older and generally have higher mileages as a result, so 'wear & tear' is likely to be greater.
As for whether a car has been 'thrashed', there are some obvious tell-tale signs, but it can be difficult to tell for certain, unless you are fairly expert... At the end of the day, go for the best condition, lowest mileage car you can afford (bearing in mind that it may be better to pay a little more, or buy one from someone you know, rather than buy a cheaper one and have to spend a fortune on putting right...
Good luck!
