Price on a ph1 172 37k on clock fsh?

[Se7en172]

I am looking at a Ph1 in mint condition with 37k in silver on the clock with full service history, one concern is the book is stamped up claiming all belts ect were done but the owner claims that the reciept has been lost. How much should I be paying, it is advertised for a I think rather expensive £3294.. Any info appreciated? and how do they compare in build and reliability in comparision to the 1*2?

 

[W17GLE]

I wouldn't pay more than 2.5k. Its not worth paying over the odds for a low mileage one as they usually end up needing just as much work as higher mileage ones. It mainly only wear and tear parts that goes i've got a ph1 on 112k and its needed rear dampers, a coolant pipe and an exhaust. these are all what you would expect of a car that age.

 

[Se7en172]

I wouldn't pay more than 2.5k. Its not worth paying over the odds for a low mileage one as they usually end up needing just as much work as higher mileage ones.

What type of work and cost will be involved 'usually'?

 

[JoedotwasT5phy]

I am looking at a Ph1 in mint condition with 37k in silver on the clock with full service history, one concern is the book is stamped up claiming all belts ect were done but the owner claims that the reciept has been lost. How much should I be paying, it is advertised for a I think rather expensive £3294.. Any info appreciated? and how do they compare in build and reliability in comparision to the 1*2?

Just Paid £3200 for one on a X plate 29,000 miles

Thought it was a decent price tbh

 

[ForceIndia]

Depends on the colour. If it's flame/blue, I'd be lookin to pay 3k.

 

[JoedotwasT5phy]

Forgot to mention mines a flamer...

 

[pagey6005]

If its got FSH ask him where the Cambelt was done and give them a ring for piece of mind, they should have there own records for the work.

 

[ForceIndia]

Just re-read, the belts would be an issue for me. As said, speak to the garage where it was done.

 

[Andyman]

Leaving the belts aside i reckon its a pretty decent price. You should be able to knock it down to 3k.

There might be a lot of cheap ph1's kicking about but are they any good? Topic the other day on here says not...

3k for a good one surely cant be sniffed at

 

[Nick_P]

Mine cost £1800, 62k on the clock. s**t loads of receipts. Black, and awesome

 

[Ads_172]

You don't seem too sure what you're after mate, I'd definitely recommend not rushing to get a car just because you feel that you need one ASAP.

A low mileage Ph1 in mint condition, £3k of anyone's money IMO. Mint Pug 106's can fetch that so no reason why 172's can't.

They are 8/9 years old, though, so expect them to cost you a bit in wear and tear parts, regardless of mileage.

 

[McShane]

Mine cost £1800, 62k on the clock. s**t loads of receipts. Black, and awesome
Sounds like a bargin peach there Nick.Ive had my black beauty 'bout 2months now.
£2g on a late X with 79k & folder full of bills.I was happy with that,but 2mths down the line i ***kin love it!!

 

[Nick_P]

Cant get enough of the ph1 tbh

 

[McShane]

How long you had the ph1 nick?

 

[Nick_P]

I've had a non sport for 2 years, and the 172 for a week, im loving making it all nice. ha

 

[172boost]

Don't forget the ph 1's are due another belt change in the next year or so.

 

[McShane]

goes by the mileage doesnt it?

 

[VeinAST]

goes by the mileage doesnt it?

72k or every 5 years mate

 

[McShane]

I got miles &/or years then. Hows u doin vein,alright m8?

 

[VeinAST]

I got miles &/or years then. Hows u doin vein,alright m8?

Yeah im good thanks! You?

It's years mainly. Due to wear and tear and weathering of the belt regardless of the mileage

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I think its worth 3000 if the belts aren't done and. 2750 ;if they aren't!

The Phase 1 isn't any more un-reliable than the rest of the Rs range imo

Coil packs are a common fault as are window regulators. Bar these and so long as its been cherished it should be fine.

The exhausts across the 1*2 range are rubbish in general!

 

[Alex_X93]

Beware low milers need monies spent on them too. Some very good prices above tho welcome to minority ph1 ownership enjoy. Coman parts that can need replacing are dampers, bottom arms, rb bushes, rack ends/inners, exhaust, disks/pads, tyres, wheel bearings, engine mounts, driveshafts, under passenger seat air bag wiring and cam/aux belts all addsup.

 

[Andyman]

Beware low milers need monies spent on them too. Some very good prices above tho welcome to minority ph1 ownership enjoy. Coman parts that can need replacing are dampers, bottom arms, rb bushes, rack ends/inners, exhaust, disks/pads, tyres, wheel bearings, engine mounts, driveshafts, under passenger seat air bag wiring and cam/aux belts all addsup.

Crikey, you paint a bleak picture there lol


Main key area is the cam and auxiliary belts plus pulleys and tensioner. If these are fine the rest is usually down to wear and tare.


Common faults, well, one i read most about on here and have experienced is the throttle body / cable high idle reving up thing. Pretty easy and cheap to fix.