DCI Experts: Going to look at a high millage one tomorrow

[Martin_172]

Going to look at a DCI with 140k miles on the clock tomorrow, apart from the usual checks you would look for on any car what else should i look out for? ive read the buying guide by edde and found a few bits and pieces in there, but is there anything else?

also a few questions...
Whens the cambelt due is it 5yrs 72k like the 172?
are they 18k service intervals?
im assuming 140k is nothing for these engines if well looked after? (my old 1.2 16v done 140k no problem)
how are the turbos by this millage?


any Expensive faults i should look out for, clutches/gearboxes/cheap sensors etc arnt a problem for me as im handy with cars its just the bits that cost an arm and a leg in parts i dont want to get stung by!

cheers
martin

 

[Beef-Mc]

Cambelts the same intervals as the 172, service intervals are 18K.

 

[Martin_172]

so basically its due its 2nd cambelt change and a service in the next 4k if its not already been done early, will see how it is, looks 100% imaculate just the miles. but thats the kind of car im looking for, its just to belt to work and back! probably punt it on in a few months!

 

[Gumby]

Wow I didn't know clios lasted that long

 

[Martin_172]

went for a look today, interior was mint, it drove really well, was quite scruffy on the outside but nothing a trip to the bodyshop wouldnt tidy up.

only 2 things i noticed was 1, the trip computer was showing 16mpg but it had been sitting for a while so would probably have been reset not long before, but is there any faults that could cause poor mpg?

with the windows down you could hear the turbo "whooshing" when on boost, is that normal? didnt seem to be whining just a "whoosh" is the best way i can describe it.

not bought it yet but might possibly buy it yet!

 

[steve@wests]

you can hear the turbo spooling up on these engines,it is normal.as has been said cambelt changes are vital,and they do appriciate regular oil changes with good quality oil.
other than that,they perform well,can achieve over 70 mpg without trying too hard,and are a nice drive.

steve