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Just to add, water pump has been done already and have read they rarely prone to failure. Spark plugs have been done reecently too.
Just noticed this should probably also go in the servicing sub section.
Looking to book a Clio trophy in for a cambelt kit, aux belt kit, dephaser, oil and filter. Is there anything else worth doing whilst there, i,e engine mounts etc?
Also i'm located in Surrey and would need the work to be done on a weekend (need the car for work during the week unless a courtesy...
Buy a 172 for 2k, surely you can find someone to insure you for less then 4k!
Put your details into Compare the meerkat etc, that will give you a list of companies at least willing to insure you on the car that you can subsequently ring to try and reduce the premiums.
In regards to mods, you...
The 182 certainly would be the sensible choice for reliability and performance. Although if you have your heart set on a mk2 golf (I know you want to keep the next car for a long time), maybe buy a cheaper one to drive around in for a few months then sell at what will more then likely be the...
Personally a liquid yellow 172 cup mate! I'm so glad it didn't end up being broken for parts and now being used for what it is designed to do. :race: Looking forward to progress! Also pics please when it is all done :D