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[Q007]

hi new on ere lookin to buy a clio sport 172 for around 2500 - 3500 when im bying it what should i look for in the service ive read up alot about these cars but reading and owning are 2 different things , i was wondering what are all your opinions and what has your car been like for you , i could do with the basics to start ,

£££££=

TYRES =
SERVICE =
PARTS =
RUNNING COSTS ( I DO ABOUT 50 - 80 MILES PER WEEK ) =
ETC =

would appreciate all comments on this .........

im looking at a 2003 model , miles are at 70,000 fsh 12mth mot no tax tho ?:dapprove:

 

[Gt rob]

my 182 will do 29 mpg, you MUST have proof the cambelts have been changed, thats the most expensive part of servicing. tyres for a 03 172 will be 1954516 so try blackcircles.com for rough ideas on prices

 

[Q007]

cheers mate im dyin to get one of these but ppl in work keep blaggin me sayin naa dont get one of them there shite the gear boxes fuk up an all this , but i dont really care , there the best lookin hot hatch i think by far

 

[Gt rob]

itl blow the civic type rs away all day long, and theyl last ages if serviced regulary, box is quite strong, 2nd to 3rd change can crunch sometimes due to beating the synchromesh, but generally a really good motor. you going for a full fat or cup model?

 

[Q007]

one like this http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...lt/radius/60/postcode/wa72uh/page/4?logcode=p

 

[Poopensharten]

one like this http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...lt/radius/60/postcode/wa72uh/page/4?logcode=p

Welcome along, first off, id be spending my money on the best example i can secure with the strongest service history. Dont listen to people that think "They're shite" because a mates uncles cats next door neighbour said so, do your home work - you will have minimal to no problems.

The advert you posted is the oposite of what id be buying. It has no head light washers and aftermarket headlamps, id bet its either seen paint or its been in a shunt, or both. Again, a HPI report will clear that up.

Do a search for running costs, generally they are cheap. The biggest gripe amongst owners is tax and insurance, they are £245 to tax and are a group 31/32 dependant on insurer.

 

[Q007]

what would you look for then or what should i really coz now im lookin on the net for cars around that 2500 - 3500 price there milage is all around 70,000 an isnt this were the major service is due , the cam etc

looked @ this 2 day

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...t/postcode/wa72uh/radius/100/page/1?logcode=p

that crap ?

and that about the headlight washers haha i would not have noticed that atall

 

[Poopensharten]

what would you look for then or what should i really coz now im lookin on the net for cars around that 2500 - 3500 price there milage is all around 70,000 an isnt this were the major service is due , the cam etc

looked @ this 2 day

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...t/postcode/wa72uh/radius/100/page/1?logcode=p

that crap ?

and that about the headlight washers haha i would not have noticed that atall

You have to be one step ahead

That looks well mate, it says o.v.n.o so you could maybe negotiate some off - keep in mind that a cambelt exchange is nigh on £500+ so be wary of any that havent had it done.