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Pushing my budget, particularly as it requires travel on top.... It's phone only, which makes things a little more direct (much prefer an initial exchange via email/text etc, but there we are). Are there any questions that have been left unanswered given the detailed ad/description? Would feel...

That pretty much hits the spot. Good ad too, thanks for highlighting.

It was a classified ad so I presume they received a an offer they were happy with. Nope. No luck yet. Just Keeping an eye out.

That's a good shout actually, I hadn't noticed that & share your preference for fewer owners. Thank you for posting that out.

Ok, that's promising, I was keen to avoid a constant drone. Is it loud at low revs? I'd like something relatively subtle if I'm pootling about. Youtube can probably give me an idea I guess.

On that note, how is the K-Tec? Pretty lairy, or relatively 'sedate'?

Ha! Thank you. That looks rather nice

I'm considering it. MOT has highlighted issues with a shock, brake pad & tyre., so work to be done

That's the 'poverty spec', right?

Agreed, still unsure though... Would be nice if an RB bumbled past me so I could have a look at one in person.

That looks to have had a hard life. It failed it's MOT twice this year before passing, has some bodywork issues & looks like it might be a more basic cabin. Not sure about the colour either :).

Yeah, I've looked at that & it does look like a good example, but I'm not sure how fond I am of RB & it's modified a reasonable amount, which I'm trying to avoid (as much as one can).

This example seems to be pretty solid? Again, something of a trek but is priced keenly, has a FSH, recent service, MOT looks good & belts done 2015 by a specialist: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Clio-Sport-182-2004/122567775393?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

They do seem to be & often command a premium. I guess it's a case of weighing up whether I buy one at the top end of my budget & hope it stays healthy for the time being, or whether I opt for a cheaper one (likely denoted by colour, silver or black) & leave room for some work to be done to...

Ah. My bad (too early...)

As much as I would like to take it off you, as I have no doubts it's in glorious condition, £5k is not feasible unfortunately.

Much obliged. I've read through that a few times but it would appear that not as much has stuck as I had hoped!

Thanks for the run down, nice to have it clarified. The one you linked that's in Luton looks to have the non-poverty spec interior, although I can't see the console to ascertain whether it's got 'air con' or climate control but does not appear to have the cup spoiler & has silver wheels so I...

Yup, the distance is pretty spectacular! Had a look at that one & agree it has potential given the price, in fact it's probably a pretty good option based on the info available (which isn't much) as it gives me scope/budget to tidy it up (MOT suggests 1 of the shocks is on its way out). Not...

Yeah, it's a decent trip! I'll be ensuring that it is on point before I commit to travelling for sure, but it looks in great nick on the info so far (further details requested) & the MOT history looks sound as well, so it's a decent starting point I think.

Thanks both, agree on the engine concerns, particularly given the listed price even though it looks like a good example. First priced ok? Doesn't seem unreasonable but always happier paying less!

Hello all. Been having a poke about today & have found the following. Any thoughts? Again, thanks for taking the time to respond: https://www.gumtree.com/p/renault/clio-182-/1251148098 https://www.gumtree.com/p/renault/renault-clio-sport-182-mint-/1249510839

Noted (I was under that impression), Good to know on the black/gold, not too in your face it would seem. CSOC joined. The 'discussion' is at times rather interesting but looks to be a regular cycle of cars for sale so thanks for highlighting it.

That's the conclusion I'm headed towards to be honest, particularly in light of the distance for collection.

Excellent points. I have been pushing on the belt proof for any car I've enquired about, I guess there is always a danger that it doesn't meet your expectations in the flesh. I'm doing my best on the patience front!

I don't have a huge preference in terms of colour. In order, probably - Silver, Black, Arctic Blue (I understand the black/gold variant is a different paint finish? How is this in the flesh?) I'm in Edinburgh, so basically miles away unless the car is in Scotland, but I'm happy to travel for...

I think that's probably a good idea.

It's certainly a lottery! I agree it's probably unfair to consider the seller a trader per se, but they certainly appear to be buying & selling cars on at what I presume is a profit. Thanks again for your thoughts, they are welcomed given my relative lack of experience in the world of...