Looking at this Clio

[C.J]

Are there any obvious points I should check over with this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250265117850&indexURL=1#ebayphotohosting

The only thing i've seen, which I'm not sure about is the "no stickers" on the front bumber which I've read about.

I'll obviously get a HPI check done before looking anyway.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Belts being replaced.

 

[The_Pirate]

Im always wary when they dont state the mileage still looks minted, as said if the belts arent done this is a major haggling point, HPI a must

 

[Slammed172]

says 39k, lol

seems cheap as fook, i suspect it needing an aux and cambelt looking at mileage too.

 

[mrgund]

39,000 miles i think it says??

Looks nice. On first glance, always best to check it out though.

 

[The_Pirate]

Ah right lol, never seen that there.

Seems v.cheap still the way petrol is at the moment he cant be blamed!

 

[lemonnobby]

I dont think its that cheap to be honest

 

[maxedcup172hl1986]

looks a minter jst check aux belt pulleys cam belt been changed

 

[The_Pirate]

Well its not dear for 39,000 miles, i doubt the belts have been done though!

 

[mrgund]

Ah right lol, never seen that there.

Seems v.cheap still the way petrol is at the moment he cant be blamed!

I'm getting 40 mpg at the minute why would petrol prices be a problem, just out of interest?? I've never owned a more economical car.

 

[mrgund]

Oops, actually i lied i used to drive a Smart Roadster that did 60+ mpg. But that was more like owning a motorbike.

 

[C.J]

Ok, thanks for your help.

I'm waiting to hear back from the seller, to see if the belts have been done.
Then, I'll do a HPI, make an offer and possibly even purchase this weekend

 

[DrR]

It's either had a front end smash or bumper resray, check the RS grille has 2 stickers on it not just one.

 

[gtruk]

Could the stickers not have just been removed. How did you conclude its had a front end smash? I fail to see any differences in body colors or anything...

 

[Cupster]

The stickers at front area tell tale sign, but not conclusive. I would compare the headlights for even minor chips between the two. the clear cover is easily chipped and if one is mint against the other then defo raise an eyebrow. If both are spotless I would also be suspicious on a 40k car. Same as checking both front wheels, if one is dirtier inside than the other etc.

 

[DrR]

IIRC the washer jet plates are not usually painted either?

 

[C.J]

IIRC the washer jet plates are not usually painted either?

They are on the Cup

 

[Icarus83]

IIRC the washer jet plates are not usually painted either?

They are on the Cup

+1 ......definately all painted as stock

p.s. what is all this sticker talk about.......? *raises eyebrow*

 

[Timmay]

seems nice from the pics - obviosuly just do all the usual checks and HPI it

 

[Nash]

Text the registration number to 83600 - it's a TXT service for HPI'ing cars, i have used it loads of times, tells you everything a HPI check would, best still, it's only £3. well worth it in the long run.

 

[C.J]

Thanks Nash, i'll give that number a try once i've heard back from the seller.

 

[trailerparktrev]

Looks very tidy to me.

 

[gtruk]

That text service doesnt tell you what a HPI would tell you, or should i say not all of it.

It tells you the VIN
How many Owners
Color changes
Stolen report
SCrapped?!
Or wether its been an insurance write off.

It could do with finding out if its got any outstanding finance! thats the biggest one IMO!

 

[C.J]

I've now found a different one.

Viewing it this Saturday morning. Done the text HPI check, and all appears fine.