Worth Repairing?

[PEZ125]

So I've been after a candy white btcc fr for months and one has finally come up, the only downside is it needs work.

The car is on 115k, 2 owners, bodywork and interior spot on, but the turbo is whistling and the clutch pedal sticks down on occasions. I can purchase for £3000.

Im thinking worst case new clutch/slave/flywheel, and a new turbo, around £1500-2000 to repair??

The question is, is it worth it? And if anybody has any recommendations on best place to buy turbo etc would be appreciated.

 

[ZRZ]

Clutch and flywheel change on these is going to cost around the £800-£1000 mark, new Turbo will probably be £1000+ easily.

For the total price of the car and around £2000 in repairs which total about £5000. That would be quite an overpriced car considering the mileage etc in my opinion.

I brought my Silver BTCC with Hybrid Turbo fitted and other mods done, FSH, with 90k miles for £4500 from a dealer. Even that I thought was a bit pricey but I liked the look of the car


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[PEZ125]

Thanks for the reply.

Looking online I can buy a Sachs clutch/flywheel kit for around £300 plus approx £200 to fit. So it's the turbo that's going to be the decider. I've been quoted £350.00 to have this reconditioned at a reputable garage or £720.00 for a new aftermarket unit. Not sure how reliable the recon option would be, but they offer a 2 year warranty.

 

[Daniel M]

Clutch wouldn't be that much to replace.

I had mine done with flywheel and slave cylinder for just over £600.

Doesn't seem too bad to me but, personally I would rather buy a car for a little more with no issues.

FR's hold there value well even with high mileage.

 

[PEZ125]

Yeah ideally I would do the same, but they really do hold their money, I've seen similar mileages go for 5000-5500. Plus they seem rare as anything to come by especially clean ones!

I've just been for a test drive, and it pulls perfect in all gears. The only things I have noticed is a very slight murmer on tick over, im talking split second but it seems to be constant every 5-6 secs or so. Also every now and again a metal ping noise from under the bonnet. These things could be normal, but having never driven one its hard to know!

Thanks the advise so far