is this anyones clio? (182 conversion)

[beanhead]

looks nice.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=140312381971

 

[Reyes]

I'm sure this was not long spotted on this forum????
As in, the Spotted section.

Bar the spoiler and it wouldn't be too bad. Good work done to it though.

 

[Tom@JMS]

"Also the speedo dosent work, small fix apparently its common problem ive been told it just needs a new set of clocks."


mmmmm

 

[Reyes]

"Also the speedo dosent work, small fix apparently its common problem ive been told it just needs a new set of clocks."


mmmmm

:deadidn't see that lol. Good spot.

 

[Big Iain]

OOft bumped into ebay section very shortly where you cant reply!

 

[Reyes]

In his own thread. LOL!!

 

[beanhead]

surprised it aint got no bids

 

[Tom@JMS]

surprised it aint got no bids

why? I wouldn't take it if you paid me. A conversion is no billy-jobsworth project, there's no saying who did this and the catalouqe of problems it may have in the future if its been treated as one big learning curve.

 

[beanhead]

I am considering putting a bid in as i want something with more bhp than my current car and this looks like a good deal. I can't get insured on anything else! Do you think it's worth it?

 

[Tom@JMS]

Personally mate I think its a big risk to take on someones project as your own car, as said you could be inheriting a lot of problems now or later down the line (saying that it could be mint and never have any problems, but I wouldn't bet my life on it)

The statement about dials is a big no no for me, all kinds of funny business tbh.

 

[The Boosh!]

isnt the speedo linked to the gearbox somehow

 

[Dblock]

I am considering putting a bid in as i want something with more bhp than my current car and this looks like a good deal. I can't get insured on anything else! Do you think it's worth it?

imo go look at the car poke around give everything a tug and give it a test drive.

 

[Tom@JMS]

isnt the speedo linked to the gearbox somehow

Yeah - final drive in the box provides road speed.

Its more the fact that engine miles/box miles are all over the shop, no traceable history etc. Box could be a 100k + and you would not have a clue. Could very easy become a maintenance nightmare. This is just my opinion I hasten to add, I would never buy something that isn't totally sound, £££ are too precious for that lol. However the car could be totally sound, the parts could have history-details etc. It just seems a bit schoolboy from the ad - just my impression.

 

[simonslade]

wouldnt touch it at all. stay well clear.

 

[Golgarth]

I am considering putting a bid in as i want something with more bhp than my current car and this looks like a good deal. I can't get insured on anything else! Do you think it's worth it?

you may as well me uninsured if you buy this and insure it as a 1.2

I would stay well clear

 

[.Ben.]

The big thing that no-one's mentioned is that a 'modified 1.2 with a 182 conversion' will cost you more to insure than a 182 anyway!!

FFS decent ph2 172's can be had for under £500 more!!

Avoid!

 

[Savi]

I think it would look better if it was a sleeper....defo would sell then

 

[jesus]

Looks as though he's put a lot of time and money into that,and it now regretting it. Shame really, I've seen worse though.