Opinions on this 172

[sbridgey]

I am looking at getting a 172 fairly soon and have spotted this fairly cheap on pistonheads what is your opinion on it

i have emailed asking for more pictures

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2846157.htm

 

[Revels]

Saying about damage to a rear arch and no picture means it's probably bad.

I'd also want to know who did the cambelt. They're so fragile, many people get them done by people incorrectly. In the end I opted to buy one without it done and have it done properly by someone I trust.

 

[sbridgey]

i know but it is so cheap i could get fred to do it and still end up the price of most 172's

 

[dannyjenks]

Did you read the second to last sentence?

"Recent rear passenger quarter pannel damage quoted £300 to repair"

That is reflected in the price though

Ok then, revels beat me to it

 

[nick.]

Theres a few silver 172's on autotrader same sort of milage, no damage, would need to find out about belts. But they are going for about 500-600 quid more. Personally wouldn't touch that one on pistonheads.

 

[MartinR]

i wouldn't touch it mate as said above their are better examples elsewhere. i think his head is in the clouds "just fitted an exhaust and it is running the same power as the 182"?? it might but an exhaust wouldn't give you a bhp gain

also had the timing belt done early? not to far away from having its second belt!!!!

and as revels said no pics of the damage means it is bad and will cost alot more than £300

don't do it

 

[j666ake]

bit iffy to be honest,
remember

buy cheap. buy twice.

 

[sbridgey]

so what sort of money should i be looking to spend on a 52 onwards 172 in either silver or black with less than 70k on it

 

[nick.]

so what sort of money should i be looking to spend on a 52 onwards 172 in either silver or black with less than 70k on it

Go on autotrader to get a rough idea and have a look i would say about 2500-2750 for a ph2 and around 2000 for a ph1 personally.
You could contact steve at R-sport cars may help you to just a thought. Have a look at the buyers guide to help you to see what things you are looking for too.
Hope that helps.

 

[sbridgey]

yeah i have been looking around autotrader but you dont know what the car actually sold for, cos i was thinking about 2.5k for a decent one and they seem to be around that, but some owners just pick a random price as some have no idea what they are selling.