Clio 182 Buying Advice

[Chris K]

HI Guy,

Im looking at buying a 182 in the very near furture but why like to now what to look out for when i go and look at one and what the common problems are. Also when you the cam belt have been changed?

Thanks in advanced
Chris

 

[Austin-182]

if its black gold, then the most common problem is SWIRLMARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Chris K]

anyone else have anything to add?

 

[Paul.]

make sure belts have been done (both) , check the exhaust aswell. Look for any telltale signs of it being in a front end smash etc

 

[Beef-Mc]

Engine mounts being shot seem to be common.

 

[jonathanedew]

Trawl through the RS guides thread, I think there's something in there about what to look out for when buying an RS.

 

[jonathanedew]

There you go:

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=276833

 

[Eddyg]

Sign up mate and look in the guides section. Its very comprehensive and worth the 10 pounds! Plus there is lots more!

 

[Gaz_]

not the Chris K?!