Hi Folks,
Just thought i would say hi - Its been a long long time since I have visited these boards from when I used to own a mark 3 clio 1.2 and I used to live in London. Since then I moved to another part of the UK through work, have settled down and currently drive a '96 Nissan Primera (2 litre SE spec its about 130bhp - its lovely and comfy but its a big heavy car).
Anyway I had promised myself at some point before I was 30 I would get something fun and now I have the opportunity.
I have just been emailed by a local dealer who are getting a mint 2003 clio 172 in silver in stock in the next few days and I have first refusal. Not sure the mileage yet but it will be a lot lower than average for the year. Definitely less than 20k. I am viewing + test driving as soon as they get the car in. Insurance wont be a problem. What do you think is a good price for a car of this age/mileage from a dealer?
Also after any advice on anything in particular to look out for anything thats prone to wear and tear or to look out for on the test drive. I understand that a rattly cat is something to check.
Also I have not ever owned a car more powerful than the primera, can I expect something in a different league in the performance and handling stakes when I drive the 172, I cant wait to get behind the wheel.
my ONLY worry is practicality as the primera has loads of room and i think i would miss having 4 doors as we usually need to get a 5 year old + booster seat in the back + beach stuff in the boot ! Do you find you can live with it ok from day to day? I have a suspicion it will be worth it.
Cheers
cDc
Just thought i would say hi - Its been a long long time since I have visited these boards from when I used to own a mark 3 clio 1.2 and I used to live in London. Since then I moved to another part of the UK through work, have settled down and currently drive a '96 Nissan Primera (2 litre SE spec its about 130bhp - its lovely and comfy but its a big heavy car).
Anyway I had promised myself at some point before I was 30 I would get something fun and now I have the opportunity.
I have just been emailed by a local dealer who are getting a mint 2003 clio 172 in silver in stock in the next few days and I have first refusal. Not sure the mileage yet but it will be a lot lower than average for the year. Definitely less than 20k. I am viewing + test driving as soon as they get the car in. Insurance wont be a problem. What do you think is a good price for a car of this age/mileage from a dealer?
Also after any advice on anything in particular to look out for anything thats prone to wear and tear or to look out for on the test drive. I understand that a rattly cat is something to check.
Also I have not ever owned a car more powerful than the primera, can I expect something in a different league in the performance and handling stakes when I drive the 172, I cant wait to get behind the wheel.
my ONLY worry is practicality as the primera has loads of room and i think i would miss having 4 doors as we usually need to get a 5 year old + booster seat in the back + beach stuff in the boot ! Do you find you can live with it ok from day to day? I have a suspicion it will be worth it.
Cheers
cDc
