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[Dave^]

going to look at a 172 tomorrow, what should i look out for?

the plate is 'X171 UPA' anyone know the car? or can find out the history foc? lol :rasp:

just short of 59k on the clock, up for just over £5k

is there a buying guide anywhere?

ta

 

[GarethM]

hey fella welcome to the club,
things to check obvious bodywork is in good condition, service history and that its had a cam belt change. and your basic overall condition of the interior etc, and dont worry if the steering wheel worn thats common on the mk1 172.

 

[Dave^]

what mileage should the belt be change?

i know all about worn steering wheels, curently have a zetec-s, with hardly any blue left on the wheel lol

 

[Jays172]

I'd be looking to pay a bit under 5k depending on condition

 

[Dave^]

to be honest, i don't mind paying that extra few hundred quid.....cos it'll cost em more than that to get my p/x up to forecourt standards......

 

[Adam]

i wouldnt pay 5k for those figures...
should be well under 4.5k

 

[Griff]

Manufacturer RENAULT
Model CLIO SPORT
Body type 3 DOOR HATCHBACK
Colour BLACK
Fuel type PETROL
Date manufactured 25 January 2001
Number of previous owners 0
Last owner change 25 January 2001

 

[Dave^]

Manufacturer RENAULT
Model CLIO SPORT
Body type 3 DOOR HATCHBACK
Colour BLACK
Fuel type PETROL
Date manufactured 25 January 2001
Number of previous owners 0
Last owner change 25 January 2001

cheers griff

 

[RobHardyUK]

For your info, the cambelt change is 72k OR 5 years. UNDERLINE THE OR. Because rubber hardens with the atmoshere. Its worth getting done, as a snapped one if you don't know, will probabally mean a new engine as it will shag all the valves etc.

 

[Dave^]

are they Renault's figures?

have they been known to go earlier than that?

 

[Fletcher]

are they Renault's figures?

have they been known to go earlier than that?

Yes they are Renault figures

And yes they have been known to go earlier then 72K or 5 years.

 

[Justin]

Welcome to the club mate

 

[W5 CUP]

welcome to cliosport dave.

 

[Dave^]

thanks :cheers: