Going to view a RSI...

[AhmedRSi]

Seen a nice Mk2ph1 rsi 1.6 16v .... good price and agreed to p/x mine. Going to see it soon, but its a long way away (200 miles) so i want to know what should be looking out for as i plan to view it, p/x mine and drive away the same day.

Any major things to look out for? full service history and low mileage btw.

 

[Timmay]

had all its major services then? belts ect?

suppsoe usual checks to make sure your happy with it

 

[Hazza]

How much plus ur car?

 

[AhmedRSi]

only done 57k, what should be done by then (2001 y reg btw)

 

[Hazza]

Cambelt/Timing belt should've bene done by then

 

[Timmay]

have you done an HPI check?

 

[AhmedRSi]

Apparently trader has hpi certificate. Any point in doing my own before i go up?

 

[theduck]

should've had 7 services (they are annual)
check the alloys for kerbing
Check tire tread and for even wear
Check all the usual

Keep in mind that a lot of 1.6's are bought by young lads who want something faster than a 1.2 and end up being ragged constantly and from cold.

 

[VeinAST]

Check if the bonnet catch has been done too! Its free anyway from Renault to get done but you dont need the risk of it flying off when you're driving back

 

[AhmedRSi]

should've had 7 services (they are annual)
check the alloys for kerbing
Check tire tread and for even wear
Check all the usual

Keep in mind that a lot of 1.6's are bought by young lads who want something faster than a 1.2 and end up being ragged constantly and from cold.

Looks very clean alloys/tire tread ok from pics. Dont think its been ragged 2 previous owners last was a woman.

 

[Timmay]

love it when it says previous lady owner - personalyl would put me off!

 

[Gumby]

Looks very clean alloys/tire tread ok from pics. Dont think its been ragged 2 previous owners last was a woman.

Could be the previous owner's mum though

 

[AhmedRSi]

Now im scared.... !

 

[theduck]

love it when it says previous lady owner - personalyl would put me off!

+1

 

[Hazza]

Good thing its not me driving 200 miles.

 

[Ian]

Check

gearbox, mines really slack,
central locking,
if it has a spare key,
if the alarm is fitted and working,
what the engine sounds like from cold,
the brake pads and discs, drums etc,
condition of exhaust,
paintwork,
seat runners,
if the accelerator cable has been changed (should be a tick in the F1 box on a sticker under the bonnet.. Renault will change it for free. Might not apply to you, think it could be import only or something),
rust around arches,
wetness around the shocks and joints,
etc..

So many things to check really, but it's best to spend a few minutes looking round and driving it, you should get a sense of if it's been looked after.

Make sure they give you all the service history etc.

 

[Timmay]

boot floor plan to mkae sure it hasnt been shunted

 

[AhmedRSi]

Thanks guys thats some good advice there anything else let me know

 

[Gumby]

Check the external temperature thing works ok - it's fairly expensive for a new sensor

 

[AhmedRSi]

Check the external temperature thing works ok - it's fairly expensive for a new sensor

More info on this please? where is it?

 

[theduck]

its in the nipple on the bottom of passenger wing mirror. In the dash it will give a temperature reading for outside, if it reads about right then its all good stuff

 

[pagey6005]

its in the nipple on the bottom of passenger wing mirror. In the dash it will give a temperature reading for outside, if it reads about right then its all good stuff

Ahhh bin wondering wot that was on my 172! Now i know!

 

[AhmedRSi]

Ok thanks! time to start making a checklist!!!

 

[Timmay]

so how much is the car setting you back if you dont kidn me asking?

 

[AhmedRSi]

£900 on top of mine.

 

[RichRSi]

I sold my RSI 1.6 16v a few weeks back for £1700

FSH and in superb condition throughout.

 

[AhmedRSi]

Damn, seems like that was a steal! this ones approx £200 more than that. But i suppose an advantage is their taking my old car off me.

 

[Gumby]

You got a link to the car?

 

[AhmedRSi]

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...LT&model=CLIO&min_pr=&max_pr=2000&max_mileage=

What do you guys think?

 

[Ian]

I was looking at that one last night, can't remember seeing anything obviously amiss with it.

 

[AhmedRSi]

I was looking at that one last night, can't remember seeing anything obviously amiss with it.

You viewed it? What did you think?

 

[Clio1.6Rxe]

just summat to think about: do the majority of previous lady owners have private regs? maybe a sign that it was the owners son who was driving it as mentioned before?

 

[Ian]

Sorry no, just on Autotrader. Was thinking of trading in the Si, but want something with lower mileage really. Strange how there's the seat handle on the back seat in one of the photos, but not too expensive to sort if it's broken.

 

[AhmedRSi]

Hmm could be... but it is in really good condition (bar one tiny dent) there are no scrartches etc original allloys not curbed...

 

[AhmedRSi]

Sorry no, just on Autotrader. Was thinking of trading in the Si, but want something with lower mileage really. Strange how there's the seat handle on the back seat in one of the photos, but not too expensive to sort if it's broken.

I noticed this too, maybe a chance to get some money off!

 

[Ian]

Lol, maybe. Best chance to get some money off is to point out the wheels Hideous creations imo! Does have a few things over the Si like Dual Optics, electric wing mirrors, 16v, rear headrests and so on. Looks ok, I would do my own HPI check just to be sure though, worth spending a few quid to save 334 miles worth of petrol!

 

[Hazza]

That color again! lol

The pictures were taken in the future!

 

[AhmedRSi]

Not only that... that is the EXACT licence plate i wanted a few days ago :S

 

[Hazza]

Why do u want that number plate?

 

[AhmedRSi]

mirror it.