How to spot a good 1*2

[Thrill]

Hi guys,

Could anyone give me any tips on how to spot 1*2's on Autotrader? What to look for? I know belts are a big thing, but what else other than belts to look for? Cheers!

 

[Beef-Mc]

IMO Cup Packs and a FSh are pretty good things to check for too.

 

[Budgie]

It's simple for me.

If I can break it for more than I paid should it s**t itself, it's a good car.

Belts etc are irrelevant to me.

 

[Mr Plums]

Hi guys,

Could anyone give me any tips on how to spot 1*2's on Autotrader? What to look for? I know belts are a big thing, but what else other than belts to look for? Cheers!

History/receipts
belts
stardard car/less chance of it being tracked etc
​Good advert/quality pics
body/panels/paint, from what you can make out from the pics
both keys
I always check tyres too as it seems people who buy good tyres tend to look after their cars more, cheap tyres/cheap maintenance imo.

Tbh, you cant be certain unless you go have a look around it/test drive it, and even then you wont spot everything.

 

[Kerwall]

As they're getting old now. Good service history, the belts being done is a bonus as is replaced engine mounts because they will go at some point but the rest is in the hands of the gods as to it being a good one, make sure it drives right. But obviously you can tell if one is not right so walk away. Just my opinion.

 

[Martin_172]

get a time machine, go back to 2003 and start looking, that's the easiest way to find one!

 

[scotty10]

Out of curiosity how much does not having both keys affect a cars value

 

[m4tt274]

Out of curiosity how much does not having both keys affect a cars value

​it doesnt really.

 

[Charlie-silver172]

​it doesnt really.

+1

you can get a spare key blank to be programmed with your ecu if you want to have a spare, I probably will soon

 

[R-Sport.]

A spare key will cost ~ 100 - 150 depending on who does it.

 

[Stu_F]

I always check tyres too as it seems people who buy good tyres tend to look after their cars more, cheap tyres/cheap maintenance imo.

^^^^
​This definitely!!! I bought a dog of a 172 a few years back as I didnt pay attention to things like this. It had budget brand tyres which were completely useless. Turned out the rest of the car had been maintained (or not) on a budget. I never skimp on maintenance / tyres and would be very wary if a previous owner had!

 

[plymcl172]

I would read the buying guide on here its really good

 

[Matthew]

Hi guys,

Could anyone give me any tips on how to spot 1*2's on Autotrader? What to look for? I know belts are a big thing, but what else other than belts to look for? Cheers!

Just contact Steve at R-Sport Cars, he only sells mint cars.