anyone know this 197?

[loggyboy]

Looking to buy this car and it has a cliosport.net sticker in the rear window. Wondered if it was a forum users or if anyone recognises?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251918433651

 

[Chrisgti6]

Not a good buy in my opinion.

No history for the first 4 years of its life, belts are 2+years over due. As long as you are prepared to spend £1k+ on it as soon as you buy it then you'll be ok.

Better out there to be honest.

 

[loggyboy]

1k+ is maybe a little OTT - £500 on a cambelt yes. Doesnt really matter how overdue the belt is, its only overdue when they break! Without a doubt its 1st thing on list tho. I has receipts for recent service items, and all MoTs back up mileage. Not bad for a 8yr old car IMO.

 

[Chrisgti6]

1k+ is maybe a little OTT - £500 on a cambelt yes. Doesnt really matter how overdue the belt is, its only overdue when they break! Without a doubt its 1st thing on list tho. I has receipts for recent service items, and all MoTs back up mileage. Not bad for a 8yr old car IMO.

I'll 100% guarantee it will need more than just the belts. On that mileage the bottom ball joints will be getting ready (£200 at the lowest, £700 at Renault prices) Top engine stabiliser will be worn (£50+) front brakes will be in desperate need of stripping and cleaning (free if you can do it, maybe £100 at a garage). If they haven't been bothered to get the belts done, what else has been missed?

+ wheel refurb (£200 at least), plus some decent tyres (£350-£400)

I actually think my £1k estimate was on the low side!