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Thats exactly it. He needs someone who isnt aware. Unfortunately for him, this isnt my first rodeo so I know the costs. I've also had a cambelt snap on me and dont fancy that happening again. Its always hard to tell on how tidy it is on pictures. It seems tidy enough but not mint as such. If I...

No, I went straight in at £800. I said that I would come and view it providing we were in the ballpark. I agree though. These cars arent rare as such. Plenty around. That being said, most of them are a fair ride away

In short yeah. Also mentioning underside rust and rusted suspension. So assume that needs attending to. Mot in July.

Hes having none of it lol. He suggested we both save time and that I look at another car. Fair enough I suppose. I'm in no rush. I'll keep an eye out for something else. Who's got something for sale?

I've sent him the offer. I've said that I don't wanna be another *insert insult* and offer him money sight unseen. But that is where I'm thinking and if he wants to tango then I'll go see it this weekend. Thanks for the advice mate

So it was done 4 years ago. Just been confirmed.

Very good point lol. Judging by the listing it was done 4 years ago but I'm checking as we speak. It's the darker blue (not RB) I'm not sure what its called. Cheers for the price guide. Anyone else wanna give their opinion on price?

That's what I was thinking. He says it's only occasional crunch. But. I'm planning on visiting the track so that's hardly ideal. That being said, a refurbished gearbox is circa 250. But swapping them out isnt exactly fun. What would you consider to be a realistic price?

Looking to buy a 182 again. Seen one for sale locally that's done approx 95k, all the necessary engine work was completed 15k ago. Decent condition. Omp wheel. Mot history looks ok (new mot in July required). Last mot shows some corrosion underneath the car and on suspension (I'll be fitting...

Not quite. Again I'm not entirely sure. Basically the aux belt snapped and was flapping around in the engine bay. Think drunk people fighting. It upper cut the cambelt a few times and that was it. Game over. That's the theory anyway! You can imagine my disappointment at it going so soon. Just...

That's exactly what happened. Well, that's what the mechanic said as he pulled the mangled aux belt out of all the pulleys. Was a sad moment indeed. Apparently it was rubbing against a piece of firewall which does nothing much at all. Except cost me lots of money! Not my best day! Lol Sent...

Not so much scaremongering as previous experience. The cambelt snapped on my previous 182 after just 20k miles and 2 years. All genuine parts used etc etc. Bad luck maybe but after that horrible feeling when you hear the snapping and scraping noise is one I dont fancy again Sent from my...

Funny you say about cambelts. Enquired on 2 Trophys in the last couple of days. One of the dealers, who shall not be named, suggested I drive the 250 mile home with a cambelt well overdue...... Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

Amen. Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

I agree entirely. I didn't want to post a leading question but its 'just' a standard clio. You are so right. What's going on with these at the moment. Is everyone thinking theirs is collectable? Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

Nice car that though. I've been looking at it. What do you think of the price though? I felt it was a bit strong but I've been away from these cars for a while Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

TBH yours is absolutely lush. Its near on exactly how I would want mine. But you are right, you are so far away. Plus, you've already done all the things I plan to do to my new one! Takes some of the fun out of it. However, if I didnt want to do all that and had unlimited time I would be...

Agreed. Gotta be quicker next time ;)

Just called the guy and its sold. The hunt continues!

https://www.woodchurchcars.co.uk/used-cars/renault-clio-2-0-16v-renaultsport-3dr-romford-201806187602351

Okay so. The black one is off the cards. I wont be, as some one above so perfectly put it, "throwing the dealer under the internet bus" but theres something fishy about this black one. All seems fine until you read more into the Dealer who doesnt appear to be very 'amicable'. Also, if you look...

Thanks for the reply. I think all of what you've said is in line with what I was thinking. At the end of the day its going to be a second car and a bit of fun. But I just want to know everything before parting with my hard earnt £! Which car are you referring to? Landymans or the Black one...

Now we know where the rainforest is going!!!

Wow. Where to start! All good points. Ill check. The headlights ive done on my previous 182 and theyre easy done. I quite enjoyed doing it. Points for negotiation! I know tyres are an important one. Ill keep an eye out. thanks. Also, good point about the water pump. Ill check that too. I...

That's only a couple of hundred off. Easily done from a garage IMO (he says before even seeing the car lol!) Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

What do people think of this? Half tempted not to post this in case someone beats me to the post...

Oh for sure. But my fondest memories of wheeler dealers is my dad yelling at the tv at the end about how they turned a loss because of all the Labour cost they never show lol Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

And getting free labour.......[emoji41] Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

Unfortunately my 182 is up for sale. More details in the description on ebay. Been tugged around by someone already by winning and then not paying! Hopefully someone on here realises its worth and it goes to a good home...

Sorry for hijacking the thread and taking it off on a tangent folks. Going to see how things go and probably sell as is. Any one interested, pm me. Cheers, Will Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk