Dedra turbo L148 SWS

[Kevinlincs]

I'm afraid not. That was the replacement rear quarter that went back on the car. Also it was probably a decade ago.

  shame


Car is advertised as a turbo SE, what extra bits should the SE have?
Would it have the electronic suspension maybe? ABS is present, I can see that in one picture.

Heater control panel and dash layout appear the same as my old turbo, wouldn't the electronic suspension have a different control panel somewhere?


Just checked the Dedra brochure I have, seems the suspension controls would be just below the heater climate control panel, not apparent in the small picture I was sent so probably not an SE?

[fay66]

Kervin,
Finally found the photo of Stuarts Turbo I was looking for,sorry but this is not it, his was L144 SWS.
But I've sent you some other photos and information.
Brian
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[frankxhv773t]

I have been told that SE isn't a specific set of parts but that sounds a bit iffy. Perhaps there was some specific kit but individual importers or dealers upgraded the spec. Mine had electric seats, electric heat seaters, switchable suspension, electric door mirrors, headlamp washers and wipers, electric rear windows plus maybe bits I can't remember.

[Kevinlincs]

Well, I went and saw it, but didn't buy it.
It's in a saveable condition if anyone else is interested in it.
Both bumpers are hanging off at the ends due to the mounts rotted away, particularly the rear.
Passenger rear door has been damaged badly which has led to the bottom of it rotting out.
Drivers front wing is damaged at the front half, breaking the indicator.
Sunroof has been leaking as the roof lining and pillar trim is covered in mould.
Sill to floor edges will need work, probably the outer sills too once the skirts removed.
All around the boot floor where it joins the inner wheel wells is corroded, some having been patched before.
Seats aren't bad, not ripped or holed but will need a shave to get rid of the alcantara bobbling! Central armrest a bit threadbare.
No battery on it so couldn't test any electrics let alone start the engine, guy assures me he has had it started and no knocks or bangs....make your own mind up on that.
Other body panels are in decent enough shape, paint obviously faded but may come back.
As it has been off the road since around 2013 it looks to have been stored outside, whole under-bonnet area full of debris, possibly rodent applied!
Wheels look decent but painted rather than diamond cut, very presentable for that though.

For me it was too much of a risk, the unknown condition of stuff like the engine/gearbox/brakes especially given the ABS plus all the welding repairs needed, with the inevitable repairs so far unseen put me off.
As I say though it has the basics so could be saved, one door, a wing and some hard work with the welder and it'd be there or thereabouts. I've enough on my plate at the moment so for once I listened to the common sense voice!

If anyone is interested the guy seems genuine enough, James on 07445 314489, car is on the outskirts of Ipswich.
He did say he's had a lot of interest in parts off it but would rather sell the car complete so it's saved, fair play to him for that.

Wants £800 for it.

Make your mind up if that's cheap or expensive, but when was the last one offered for sale?

I'll post the pictures he sent me from my phone...

[Kevinlincs]

First ones

[Kevinlincs]

Rear shots

[Kevinlincs]

Interior

[Kevinlincs]

Rear Seats

[fay66]

Kevin,
To be honest for what's being asked, not a lot more will buy you a decent LHD one from Holland.
I thought the asking price was a bit optomistic!
BRIAN
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[Kevinlincs]

The price I thought was a bit high too Brian but the guy was fairly firm on it, judging it for what he'd get in parts I think.
I still went to have a look at it incase the hens teeth situation arrived where it was better than it looked!

[frankxhv773t]

From what you say it is probably a parts car because they are worth more than the whole. I found details of SE spec in an old brochure and it comes down to ABS, split rear seats, electric rear windows and electrically heated and adjusted front seats. Automatic suspension control seems to be on 2.0ie and SE models. I suspect what is standard, what is special and what is an extra changes over time as model designations change. Here are some tables from the brochures.

[fay66]

From what you say it is probably a parts car because they are worth more than the whole. I found details of SE spec in an old brochure and it comes down to ABS, split rear seats, electric rear windows and electrically heated and adjusted front seats. Automatic suspension control seems to be on 2.0ie and SE models. I suspect what is standard, what is special and what is an extra changes over time as model designations change. Here are some tables from the brochures.

Considering how few Dedra's are left I can't see them being of vast value, few hundred quid more and you could get a nice LHD from The Netherlands for that, so looking at the condition, I can't see a great deal worth buying if the trim has been exposed to the wet, headlights would be worth having as no RHD ones have been available for years.
Besides which I'm sure members of TDC still have a good stock of many items in their storage.
 My first Dedra was a 2.o. iese, and they certainly did vary in what you got.
Mine had the electronic suspension, but £385 a corner to replace, but didn't have the electric seats, they should have 4 electric windows and remote central locking, I also had the headlamp wipers that were useless and used to wave at me over the edge of the bonnet, all the 2.o Iese  had the electronic heater controls, sometimes referred to as climate control incorrectly as aircon was never an option in the UK.
Can you please try and repost the right way up
😊
Brian
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[peteracs]

Hi Brian

Replaced with correct way up.

Peter

[Angle Grinder]

I can't make promises, but from memory, I think the Thema Dedra Consortium could supply rust free examples of all the panels that are needed for that car.

[fay66]

Hi Brian

Replaced with correct way up.

Peter

Thanks Peter👍
Brian