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I suppose the 197 will be a bit more friendly on the wallet insurance wise, again economy isnt a million miles away.
For the sake of depreciation (not that anything with renault on it keeps it) id buy a 197 for re-sale value.
Personally for the money id spend the ten grand on a Focus RS...
This is a very bleak look at car ownership mate, your quoting all these prices but lets face it, from garage to garage there night and day. You sound like you wanna give the trees a hug:rasp:
Got my car Diagnosed by a local garage as the engine management light came on, and it displayed Un-documented code then this number 428952
Im trying to avoid taking it to renault the thieving b******s, anyone please help me????:o :o :o
Right long story short, My car was running on three cylinders so i immediatley thought it was the coil pack, sparks or HT leads, also the engine management light came on naturally as the car was very juddery and lacking serious power in each gear.
Changed the coil pack and spark plugs and the...
Again more front wheel power and more understeer???
I hate to use the old cliche but theres no substitute for cubic capacity, and when you start upgrading power at what point do you do the brakes, very expensive game trying to get the most from a n/a car.
I wouldnt be tempted to wash it with a pressure wash it mate, as you obviously know even the slightest spray through the grill and onto an electrical component could be an expensive fix..
Id stick with the hose!
IT would be usefull if you had a picture of your car as it was before the crash, the repare company HAVE GOT TO return it as it was the way before.
If they refuse the ombudsman and a lawyers letter should suffice ;-)
Not if you no where to look, i just got my belts and tensioners done and a service and it was £550, very resonable for the work!
You could always get in touch with the last owner once you get the log book as his/her name will be on it, just ask them if the belts have been done even if theres...
mmmm thats expensive, still i dont compromise when it comes to my car im very picky on things like this, if one spark plug fails id change them all same goes for the leads! :o