Welcome along rob mate, yeah sure there's a readers ride section kicking about just above the Leon section 
-Rob
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Thanks mate, I'll get a thread going when I've bought the car. Is there anything in particular I should check before I buy the car? I've had a search on the forum, but can't find a thread that's relevant.
-Rob
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Thanks! I've taken it for one test drive so far, and loved it! I'm used to a 1.2 Clio, so its a bit of a difference! Going for a 2nd test drive on Thursday!
Welcome to the site mate.
Pretty bullet proof cars to be honest, the engine is good and responds well to mapping, there isn't too much that goes wrong, you get the odd rattle and clunk from the suspension/drop links/bushes, MAF's can be flaky and coil packs are a fairly common point of failure but none of those things are mega expensive, in reality if all those things needed sorting you'd probably be looking at circa £200 for parts.
Depending on age of the car just make sure all the service bits have been carried out and on time, plugs, belts etc.. and you are pretty much good to go.
Enjoy.
Pretty bullet proof cars to be honest, the engine is good and responds well to mapping, there isn't too much that goes wrong, you get the odd rattle and clunk from the suspension/drop links/bushes, MAF's can be flaky and coil packs are a fairly common point of failure but none of those things are mega expensive, in reality if all those things needed sorting you'd probably be looking at circa £200 for parts.
Depending on age of the car just make sure all the service bits have been carried out and on time, plugs, belts etc.. and you are pretty much good to go.
Enjoy.
-Rob
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Ah thanks man! It's on 60k, but in immaculate condition. It's been well looked after.
Is there a thread or site outlining when certain parts should be replaced? The only thing I ever had to change on my 1.2 clio was the cambelt!
Is there a thread or site outlining when certain parts should be replaced? The only thing I ever had to change on my 1.2 clio was the cambelt!
At 60k you're right on the button for cambelt replacement, don't take the car unless it's been done, get them to do the water pump at the same time too.
I was going to say look in your service manual but I guess as you don't have the car yet that's a bit daft
I don't think from memory there is that much else that needs doing apart from the standard plugs, fluids and filters that you'd do on any other normal service interval.
I was going to say look in your service manual but I guess as you don't have the car yet that's a bit daft
I don't think from memory there is that much else that needs doing apart from the standard plugs, fluids and filters that you'd do on any other normal service interval.
Private seller...all belts changed along with waterpump at 48k bought it at 53k
luck of the hat -Rob
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As I'm a cash buyer, I'll ask the dealer to do a full service (inc. cambelt & waterpump change), tax for a year and a 3 month warranty. Might even be cheeky and ask for a bit of money off the listed price too!
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As I'm a cash buyer, I'll ask the dealer to do a full service (inc. cambelt & waterpump change), tax for a year and a 3 month warranty. Might even be cheeky and ask for a bit of money off the listed price too!
haha may aswell be cheeky! they always put the prices up in order to leave room to negotiate anywho, and if the cars been on the forecourt a while they may want rid of it to make room for newer cars.
-Rob
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Unfortunately, I can no longer afford the 1.8 plus insurance. I have however found a 1.4 sport that looks good. It's already been debadged, fitted with coilovers (need to check manufacturer), and fitted with a twin exhaust (probably just changed the tip, but I'll check before buying).
I'll be doing loads to the 1.4, so look out for the readers ride!
I'll be doing loads to the 1.4, so look out for the readers ride!
-Rob
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My cheapest was £1300. I'm a 20yo with no points, 1 non-fault accident and 1 year NCD.
I'm planning on swapping to a Cupra this time next year (I'll be 21, 2 years no claims).
Insurance is such a big factor when getting a new car and something that often gets overlooked when people budget for a new car, shame you couldn't get what you wanted but it sounds like you've found a good substitute, all the best with it.
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