buying ph 2 mk 1 172 16 v what to look out for etc ?

[kie1an]

as above . some help needed once again thankyou guys .

 

[kie1an]

fell in love with one today only problem was some squeeking from the engine when revving . i said this would be a condition of sale that its sorted , he said it sounds like the fanbelt and he will get it changed . does this sound about right ?

 

[RM_bailey]

engine mounts/gear box mount the car will vibrate hard when you accelerate in first gear, rear shock because they can pop so the fluid leaks out and just to be sure check the spare wheel to see if its had a hammering because i didnt and when i took the spare wheel out it looked like it had been used round the nurburgring lol not sure about any thing else but those was the problems i had with mine mate

 

[kie1an]

well im taking it for a drive friday so will now about any vibrations .

 

[Rob 88]

MK2 Phase 1 mate (title error)
Check all the project threads as theres loads of ph1's in there. They seem to be a reliable car from what this sites opinion is. If i had to buy a sport it would be a Phase 1.
Personally i always take a pressure tester down (with every car as it saved me from buying a mini with no piston rings), check tyre wear, as said condition of suspension, and possible signs of a previous accident. Make sure you give it a long test drive

 

[Rob 88]

fell in love with one today only problem was some squeeking from the engine when revving . i said this would be a condition of sale that its sorted , he said it sounds like the fanbelt and he will get it changed . does this sound about right ?

yep, you want him to change it anyway if it hasnt been done, whats the mileage? Has it service history? Very important on cars like these.

 

[kie1an]

part service history , 90, 000 miles £2695 . x plate . will change the fanbelt for me .

 

[Android]

I have pm'd you mate

 

[kie1an]

pm'd back

 

[rory182]

could get a lower mileage example for a few hundred more. Has the cam belt been done?

The tensioner pulleys might be the culprit for the noise, belt alone might not solve it.

 

[The Boosh!]

lol as if ur selling up already :rasp: managed to get insured then?

 

[Christopher]

They don't have a fanbelt. It's electric and transverse engined. They only have a timing belt and accessory belt.

The squeaking is normally the belt tensioners.

 

[kie1an]

lol as if ur selling up already :rasp: managed to get insured then?

:clown: yes of course iv got insured

 

[kie1an]

They don't have a fanbelt. It's electric and transverse engined. They only have a timing belt and accessory belt.

The squeaking is normally the belt tensioners.

so if they dont have a fanbelt shall i tell him it must be the timing belt ?

 

[Christopher]

Timing or accessory belt, the squeaking is the tensioners, not the belt itself... normally.

 

[RM_bailey]

as said above you can get really nice lower milage and full service history for the same price i only paid £2500 for my old one with 7600 miles full s/h cambelt ect done and loads and loads of recipts,http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...el=CLIO&min_pr=&max_pr=3000&max_mileage=80000 here's a nice one mate you could knock him down to about £2800 easily if he wants to sell it

 

[fuel_slut]

Personally i always take a pressure tester down (with every car as it saved me from buying a mini with no piston rings),

Do you really think a seller would let you remove their inlet mani and preform a compression test?? ha ha ha. Its not like you can just wip the inlet mani off that easy! I would tell you to get lost.

 

[Rob 88]

Personally i always take a pressure tester down (with every car as it saved me from buying a mini with no piston rings),

Do you really think a seller would let you remove their inlet mani and preform a compression test?? ha ha ha. Its not like you can just wip the inlet mani off that easy! I would tell you to get lost.

Depends if you have a pencil pressure tester mate
Forgot about ruddy sport engines and shall not admitt defeat

 

[Timmay]

as said above you can get really nice lower milage and full service history for the same price i only paid £2500 for my old one with 7600 miles full s/h cambelt ect done and loads and loads of recipts,http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...el=CLIO&min_pr=&max_pr=3000&max_mileage=80000 here's a nice one mate you could knock him down to about £2800 easily if he wants to sell it

im with you - sure you cold get a much lower miler car for only a little more wedge

 

[RM_bailey]

yeah put the extra dosh and get a much better and well looked after version mate

 

[kie1an]

clio i wanted has now been sold . but iv been on the dog and bone to these guys and im going to be taking a trip to england to see this ....mileage isnt a problem for me as thats what puts it in my budget . done 90,000

 

[kie1an]

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uv...s/138985/138985&id=200832316023107&distance=0

 

[Alex_X93]

Mileage is??

 

[kie1an]

90,000 mate . had to ring them up

 

[The Boosh!]

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uv...s/138985/138985&id=200832316023107&distance=0

looks smart that mate

 

[kie1an]

yup , rung today to put a deposit down until i can come and have a proper butchers but i realised i didnt have it all on one card . going to put one down tomorrow hopefully .

 

[Pettsi]

Maybe get someone near Peterborough to go along and have a look and let you know if its worth you coming over?

 

[kie1an]

^^ would anyone do that ha ha and if it was a bargain knowing my luck with the car i was going to get they will buy it ha ha

 

[Pettsi]

^^ would anyone do that ha ha and if it was a bargain knowing my luck with the car i was going to get they will buy it ha ha

Not if you ask someone thats already got a RS! Would be worth it imo.. Or wait and hang around and see if one comes up in your neck of the wooods?

 

[kie1an]

guy says if a pay a deposit and dont like it when i come view i can have it back so he will hold it a couple of weeks to come look .

 

[Pettsi]

Ok fella. Might be worth posting up though to see if a nice CS member will take a look for you.

 

[kie1an]

will give it a go now lol

 

[Tucker]

Mate, I am in the exact same position as you right now. Just took a deposit on my dynamique, he's coming to collect it next week.

have 3-4k to play with and struggling to find anything worth my attention.

 

[kie1an]

only things in our budget are high mileage or cat d or c's . and i know id rather have a high mileage than the other .

 

[Tucker]

i've decided to pay for my insurance over the year now, so i can put more money toward a car.

there's some really nice cat d's but you can't get modified insurance on one under 2k.

that's why i'm thinking ph1 high mileage, with cambelt etc done.

what have you done about insurance?

 

[kie1an]

just taking the hit with insurance , paying monthy £2400 ftl !! im only 18 .

 

[Tucker]

oh dear!

make sure you dont put it in a hedge then!