Buying a 197

[Dan918]

Hi all,

I had a look at a 197 this evening. The car looks absolutely mint and I'm hoping to buy it on Saturday. The only concern I have is there was a slight knocking noise coming from the back of the car when the guy took us for a spin in it. I only noticed it towards the end of the drive he took us on and it seemed to happen when we went over bumps. Could it be the rear bushes?

Any other ideas would be much appreciated.

 

[gex23]

It'll be the exhaust knocking.

Adjusting the center exhaust mount sorts it.

 

[imprezaworks]

Exhaust maybe? You beat me too it lol

 

[Dan918]

Cheers guys. Easy job?

 

[gex23]

Trolley Jack, Axle stands + Ratchet set = Job done.

 

[Dan918]

Thanks for the replies. Also, not sure if it'll make any difference but the car is lowered 30mm all round on H&R springs..

 

[Knuckles]

whats the spec of the car?

colour/options/mods etc

welcome btw

 

[Dan918]

It's a 2006 Albi blue 197. Its got the optional spoiler but its pretty standard other than the 30mm H&R springs.

 

[Gaz_]

I'm my experience it'll be boot catch and or rear seats, easy fixes also.

 

[Terzo204]

Check before you buy - if it's an easy fix great!! Enjoy it

 

[Sir_Dave]

Id also suggest driving the car yourself.

How do you know the clutch isnt knackered if he drives it for you>?

 

[Sean6545]

Sounds like the boot catch from what your describing to me. Common on Clio 3 and modus.

 

[Chrisgti6]

Yep, boot catch I would imagine. A job that is on my list for this coming weekend.

 

[Dan918]

Cheers guys. What is the best way to check the boot catch?

 

[Knuckles]

give it a wiggle? if it rattles, tighten it up... id imagine

 

[Sean6545]

It isn't the catch that's loose, it's the striker that's rattling in the catch. Put some grease in the catch and on the striker and it will fix it.

 

[Bobby.]

Go through the box alot on road test. They have a lot of issues with them especially going in an out of fourth.