Does any boby know this car?

[speedy1878]

Hi as title does any know anything about this 172 HN02 ZPO.

Took it for a test drive last night seemed to run fine a few squeaks and rattles from the interior but that can be expected from a french car, it was a little ropey on idle but I believe thats normal for these. A couple of things though the clutch seemed quite heavy is this normal and its had 4 owners with only 37k on the clock would the 4 owners put anyone else off?

Its advertised with full history but I picked up the belts havent been done they said theyd do this and stamp the book, 12 months mot and 6 months tax for £4.5k sound any good?

 

[JJS1979]

were'nt HN registrations press cars? feel free to correct me if im wrong tho? just remember reading it somewhere...

 

[speedy1878]

HN = Hampshire and Dorset I believe

 

[jesus]

dont worry about the clutch, they're heavy on all clios

 

[JJS1979]

No i know its hampshire reg but i remember someone saying that HN reg's were press cars = Ragged to death.. could be a myth?

 

[speedy1878]

OK mate cheers for that will look into it a bit more when I get home. If it was a press car though wouldn't you think it would have clocked up loads of miles?

 

[JJS1979]

Maybe not if it was changing hands so much and/or in garages being repaired, dunno would check it more though, just putting in my opinion, good luck anyways man!

 

[ForceIndia]

Who's going to be doing the belts?

 

[speedy1878]

the garage thats selling the car is doing the belts to be fair they specialise in sports and performance cars specialising particularly in scoobys and evos but i must admit it is a bit worrying id rather them knock of £600 quid and take it to somewhere that has been recommended to me from people off here

 

[Christopher]

An 02 plate 172 will not have been a press car IMO

Early press issue Ph2 172's were on a Y plate

 

[lemonnobby]

True as chris said, They are renault uk cars alot of the H- reg cars

 

[Fastlad]

My clutch seems not to be heavy but a little funny on the biting point, either all or nothing?

About the owners - it is six years old now so i dont think four owners is excessive? I change my cars often, not through faults but a new buzz about a new car

4500 in my opinion may be a little high but if the car feels right it may be the one for you, only you can tell - If you are questioning it it probly isnt?