Is this an import?

[davM]

http://www.brams.co.uk/images/Renault Clio sport 172 cup 03 53 blue side.JPG

If the key lock isn't on the drivers side does that mean its an import?

 

[Sarah]

nope most dont if you check the guides there abit about it in there

mint hasnt got a drivers lock

 

[172blue]

Neither has mine. I believe that it is because the lock is only on the drivers side for LHD, and it was cheaper not to convert when when making RHD.

 

[msa197]

To me that look like a UK model as the stickers oon the windows for Renault register.

Have you seen the car up close.

Check for locking wheels nuts and the red led near the gear stick.
Also should have alarm sensor on the a pillars.

 

[Ollie82.]

They deleted the drivers door lock on 03/53 year Cups.

 

[172blue]

They deleted the drivers door lock on 03/53 year Cups.

What about FF 172's? When did they go?

 

[Ollie82.]

Im guessing at the same time. I only ever read about it being deleted on the Cup!

 

[cat171]

2003 onwards iirc - on both 172 & the cup.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Does it really matter ? Its out of Renaults warranty anyway . Only thing that would put me off that car is 3 owners , but that's just me .

 

[davM]

First owner was renault, so its only had 2 over 4years really... not too bad.

Good stuff. The only reason it would matter would be the lack of alarm.

Nevermind, cheers for clearning that up - had me worried

 

[MRBILLYUK]

2 owners wouldn't put me off then . Its says on their website that it has a Cat 1 alarm . The car looks a good un from the pics

 

[davM]

Aaah must have missed that due to tiredness. Picking it up Thursday anyway lol! Haven't even seen it yet! Got it for £5.6k

 

[Ali]

If there's no window etchings it's an import.

 

[Vern]

they say it has Auto wipers its a cup knock them down even more for false advertising lol and its got bird poo all down the front of it check it for bird echings when you get it spot any get them to correct it lololol

 

[cat171]

Aaah must have missed that due to tiredness. Picking it up Thursday anyway lol! Haven't even seen it yet! Got it for £5.6k

You did a deal on a car you've not seen ??

It could be crap for all you know.

 

[Vern]

Aaah must have missed that due to tiredness. Picking it up Thursday anyway lol! Haven't even seen it yet! Got it for £5.6k

You did a deal on a car you've not seen ??

It could be crap for all you know.

well it is covered in crap :rasp:

 

[cat171]

Lol !!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Seems like you knocked them down a fair bit . But i would never ever buy a car without viewing it and giving it a good test drive and doing a hpi check myself . Maybe even get a vehicle inspector out to have a look at it .

 

[davM]

Completely standard and last owner was a middle-aged man that jsut used it for commuting apparently. Dad went to see it and did the deal. Been HPi'd and inspected and its spot on but he didnt say anything about it being an import which im guessing he would have. Just the lock thing had me concerned. Only downer is the slightly worn thumb grips on the steering wheel and lack of front splitter :O.