Viwing this car Friday - thoughts?

[D2501]

I'll get some secondhand recaros if I decide I need them Steve, but I haven't seen one with recaros within my budget mate!

 

[SteveS Cup]

Ah, fair point... i'm not too clued up on which models get them and prices they go for! Sorry!

 

[D2501]

Nah no worries, I agree they look awesome and I'd love them, but as I said I haven't seen one in my budget with them. There were a couple of sets on the bay not long ago so hopefully I'll see some if I decide I need them!

 

[TimR26]

Looks nice from the pics and quite well priced.

 

[D2501]

So... viewed 3 197's today including this one and... PUT DOWN A DEPOSIT ON 1!

It's an '07 Nimbus 197, only done 20,000 miles, has digital climate control and in great condition, I'm well happy with it
Just have to wait to see if the finance goes through now, won't get final decision until Wednesday - I hate waiting lol

 

[Needster]

So... viewed 3 197's today including this one and... PUT DOWN A DEPOSIT ON 1!

It's an '07 Nimbus 197, only done 20,000 miles, has digital climate control and in great condition, I'm well happy with it
Just have to wait to see if the finance goes through now, won't get final decision until Wednesday - I hate waiting lol

My sister works in finance she can get it for anyone. Well, pretty much! If you struggle or aren't happy with what they offer PM me.

 

[Gally]

Cup packed mate?

 

[D2501]

My sister works in finance she can get it for anyone. Well, pretty much! If you struggle or aren't happy with what they offer PM me.

Thanks, I will

No not cup packed gally, I just wanted a standard one mate

 

[swordjo]

4 working days for a finance decision? They doing it by carrier pigeon?

 

[Marv-C]

So... viewed 3 197's today including this one and... PUT DOWN A DEPOSIT ON 1!

It's an '07 Nimbus 197, only done 20,000 miles, has digital climate control and in great condition, I'm well happy with it
Just have to wait to see if the finance goes through now, won't get final decision until Wednesday - I hate waiting lol

Copycat :rasp:. Tell us about the others, why didn't you get the red one?

I did my finance through Tesco. Easy peasy.

 

[D2501]

Lol Moi? Never
I liked the red one but I've had loads of red cars mate and just decided I needed a change. I saw a blue one today too but it'd done 38k and wasn't much cheaper than the nimbus plus I got a three yr warranty thrown in so I'm well happy. The nimbus looks a lot better in the flesh than on screen too I really like it.
I dutifully took my list of things to check above and they're sorting a few minor scratches out but all the other things mentioned were fine so

 

[Chili Red]

Nice one! Many congrats

 

[Marv-C]

I feel a photo shoot coming on. Now all we have to do is wait for the weather to play ball.

 

[D2501]

Lol yeah sounds good but we might be waiting a while in this country mate

thanks LY

 

[Marv-C]

You need one of these now.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-RENAULT-CLIO-3-SPORT-197-STEERING-WHEEL-TRIM_W0QQitemZ180456065759QQcategoryZ10410QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3907.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D39%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D54

 

[Needster]

Glad you're happy lad. I'm sure it's lovely. If you get their finance but want to see if you can get a better deal the sister will oblige. She's almost as lovely as me.

 

[Marv-C]

Glad you're happy lad. I'm sure it's lovely. If you get their finance but want to see if you can get a better deal the sister will oblige. She's almost as lovely as me.

Pics?

 

[R20 CWH]

good choice, 20k on an 07 is decent going. Nice to hear of the climate on there and the warranty

 

[D2501]

You need one of these now.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-RENAULT-CLIO-3-SPORT-197-STEERING-WHEEL-TRIM_W0QQitemZ180456065759QQcategoryZ10410QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3907.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D39%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D54

Lol yeah I definitely do mate, that and a shorter aerial and then I'm going to enjoy it standard for a bit

Glad you're happy lad. I'm sure it's lovely. If you get their finance but want to see if you can get a better deal the sister will oblige. She's almost as lovely as me.

Thanks, I might take you up on that

good choice, 20k on an 07 is decent going. Nice to hear of the climate on there and the warranty

Yeah I was only looking at ones with digital climate tbh as for one thing my Pug 307 took an age to de-mist the windscreen so I like the heated screen button, plus I like the auto function.
I was impressed with the mileage and I was going to pay for extra warranty but managed to get it thrown in so its a win Manufacturers warranty doesn't end until June anyway. I also got the next service and first MOT thrown in with it so

 

[R20 CWH]

great deal chief. the only one I have noticed is that the pricing of them is all over the place!

 

[jonnytheboy]

have the belts been done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Talk about jumping gun:dapprove:

 

[Marv-C]

have the belts been done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Talk about jumping gun:dapprove:

Not necessary on a 197 until 5yrs or 72k miles

 

[robo_#1]

Sounds like you got a great deal mate, chuffed for you . Fingers crossed your finance goes through OK. TBH Iv only just looked at your OP, and spotted the Red one is from Well Lane Turbo Centre, now im not 100% but im sure they've got a bit of a reputation around these parts and Im 80% certain its for the wrong reasons (but iv been wrong before, but I definitely recognise the name). I was just about to warn you to do some research first is all .

aaanyways glad youve gone for nimbus, I prefer it to red

 

[Marv-C]

This might sound like a stupid question but I hope you put a deposit down to hold the car whilst sorting the finance. Would hate for you to lose it.