Upgrade to a 172 or 1*2

[AlexHealy]

Not sure that I'm in the right area, but it can be moved if not.

I'm starting a new job tomorrow, and I'd love to get a Clio Sport, but I've learnt my lesson from my 1.2 and I wouldn't buy one on finance.

I can't take a loan out to buy one, because I'm making repayments on one now, so I was wondering if everyone thought it would be worth it to save up and buy one in a few months time?

 

[jesus]

Thought about a ph1 172? You could probably get one for the same as your 1.2 is worth. Definitely worth waiting a little bit longer if it means less hassle though, impatience can be a b*****d most of the time.

 

[Marty]

Yes definately worth it. Never ever get one on finance...EVER. You can pick up a tidy 172 for around 2500-3000 these days and a tidy 182 for around 5000-6000

 

[Jonff]

From personal experience I'd save up and buy it outright if I was you. Or at least give a month or two in your new job before making any financial commitments.

 

[Tucker]

172's can have a habit of kicking you in the crotch with a nasty bill at the wrong time, just save.

 

[AlexHealy]

172's can have a habit of kicking you in the crotch with a nasty bill at the wrong time, just save.

What kind of problems?

If I was to get either, it would definitely be through saving, as I wouldn't want to sell my car until after buying another.

 

[Jonff]

What kind of problems?

If I was to get either, it would definitely be through saving, as I wouldn't want to sell my car until after buying another.

Just have a scan through the problem/faults section lol

Or just look at some of my threads

 

[AlexHealy]

Just have a scan through the problem/faults section lol

Or just look at some of my threads

How much was your cambelt change?

 

[Jonff]

How much was your cambelt change?

Mine was already done when I bought the car, but I do have the receipt for how much the lad paid. Over £600. It's cheaper to have done on Cups but if you use a specialist rather than the dealers you can get it done alot cheaper than that.

 

[Brett]

172's can have a habit of kicking you in the crotch with a nasty bill at the wrong time, just save.

Any car can though. If you buy right you can avoid a lot of expensive problems though.

If you buy with FSH and the essential belt changes you've 99% removed one of the biggest causes of a huge bill - a snapped cambelt.

Gearbox's can go however if it feels good then hopefully it should be ok.

Basically if its well serviced etc and not realy badly abused then the likely hood of something is reduced however its always best to have a spare £500 around, which you should always have with a car anyway and by spare I don't mean your holiday money or next months rent etc.

 

[timmyd]

I would just save for six months and then buy one outright if you can. You can get some decent 172 and cups at the moment for good money.
My mate sold his 53 plate 1.4 clio for 2.5k, for 1.5k more you probably get a nice exampe 172. Just a case of saving and waiting and looking.

 

[Aluco]

Don't use finance, a loan if anything.
Preferably save.