What to look for when buying a.....

[80YLE]

172 MK1?? considering buying one as my first car what should i look for? may be going to see one 2moro!

 

[80YLE]

BTTT please someone tell me of any things that tend to go wrong so i can check!!

 

[norfolkminis]

check to see if the cars UK spec or imported. (UK spec had alarms as standard- ultra sonics on front pillars)

Then its your basic every car checks I think.

Hope this helps

 

[Gav76]

1st car? Check the insurance premium!!

 

[80YLE]

has been done gav76 plus on a decent wage so its not realy a problem.

how does £1076 sound as my best quote so far?

 

[Mike@Rentech]

Listen for engine noises from the cambelt area, the accessory belt idler bearing has a tendency to get very noisey as the idler is exposed to water ingess from the front bumper.
Also check for oil leaks, I dont mean silly little leak more like oil dripping when engine is running from the back of the cyclinder head cambelt side.
Have not had to much trouble with mk1 172s they are pretty good, check the servicable item like tyres, pads, discs all that sort of thing.