Should I buy this 182

[JoeyMac]

Hi new member looking for some advice!
I'm looking at buying an 05 Clio 182 with 111k miles on the clock and the seller has recommended that the cylinder injectors could do with changing. Wondering if this would be a job to do myself or one for the garage to look at? And if so what would the cost of the job be roughly? .... or do I walk away?
Cheers

 

[General Dave]

How much is it ? - decent history with it ? - pretty simple job changing injectors just ask @Davyy ....

 

[JoeyMac]

It's at £1900 with cup packs and the full fat version. Partial service history

 

[botfch]

Sounds expensive to me.

Belts been done?

 

[JoeyMac]

That's what my mate said. Belts done 6months ago. Apparently he got the pas done and there is a small clicking noise on full lock also.
Got the feeling I should keep looking.

 

[Stefan.]

Theres so many for sale and for that money im sure you can get a better one imo

 

[JoeyMac]

thanks for the replies, I'm in no rush so I think I'm just going to keep looking and see what I can get. Wanting to spend roughly £2200 so should get something decent for that money

 

[imprezaworks]

Driveshaft/cv ref clicking. Sounds expensive, the car.

 

[JoeyMac]

yea cheers for the advice. Think I'll just keep looking for a better example

 

[imprezaworks]

Stick a wanted thread on here mate

 

[Landyman]

What’s the condition of the car generally? Is the bodywork good, the interior, underside, engine bay.
Does it look like the car has been looked after?
And the cam belt was done six months ago? That’s a £800 bonus.
You are not going to get a minter that needs no work for £2,000.....in fact l couldn’t find one for twice that figure.

If the car is in good condition then it’s probably worth it.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Whatever you buy and whatever your budget is , be it £1000 or £4000 .......... they're 13 year old cars and you'll always find they want some jobs doing . Some small and cheapish and some big and far more expensive. Don't be put off if you find one thats mechanically sound with receipts for work done and has dents , dents are the the easiset problem to remedy .

 

[jonno_c]

I reckon @JoeyMac needs to jump on a train down to sunny Kent ; )

 

[bloke]

No one asked the colour yet, if it's silver then with a lot less, if it's ly then it's a bargain!!

 

[Landyman]

Indeed!
Orange or Racing Blue adds value

 

[Landyman]

Unfortunately l am a little obsessive on condition
So despite the car l bought being pretty much as good as l had seen, here’s the list so far of replaced parts.

Both scuttle trims
Underbonnet fuse box
One alloy refurbished
Underside waxoyled
Full interior carpet replaced (drivers heel area was worn)
Minor dents (only visible in sunlight!) removes
Original stereo refitted
Plastic covers on wiper mechanism
Gear knob (and lever complete)
Gear shift gaiter
Engine bay detail and some plastics sprayed black

Most of these items would not even be noticed, but it depends on your idea of “mint condition”