Renault Clio Second hand

gems3286

Hi All,

Just wanting a bit of advise.

I have seen a Renualt clio t reg with 95000 miles on it.

It has no fuel cover and looks like it will need a oil and air filter change, it has got 8months MOT.

Rest of the car is in really good condition.

They are wanting £850.00 for this. does this sound like a good price?

And what other things should i be looking for when getting a car.

Thank you

benham3160

Which engine is it?

The little petrol units are fairly sweet, they're quite basic little cars.

Not a lot else to say really.

Regards,
Andy

gems3286

It's a 1.6 engine.

Hope this helps.

benham3160

gems3286 wrote: »

It's a 1.6 engine.

Hope this helps.

Automatic by any chance? Most of the 1.6s seem to be.

If it is an automatic, "barge pole" and "considerable distance" spring to mind.

Regards,
Andy

gems3286

no it's a manual.

How that dosen't spring to mind "barge pole"

benham3160

gems3286 wrote: »

no it's a manual.

How that dosen't spring to mind "barge pole"

Well, the 1.6 isn't much quicker than the 1.4 yet a fair wedge more to run, probably a bit of a desperate seller as not many people are looking for a small supermini with a considerably big engine for it's size, especially when the performance is hardly "hot hatch".

They're also more expensive to tax than the 1.2/1.4s.

If it was me, I'd be looking out for a 1.2 or a 1.4 (second choice), the 1.2 16v normally fulfills most peoples needs, and is a lovely little engine in my opinion, as economical as a diesel without the dreaded drone and smoke.

Just something to bear in mind.

Regards,
Andy

Strider590

No fuel cover? huh?

Need's oil change? is it "One lady owner" too?

gems3286

Strider590 wrote: »

No fuel cover? huh?

Need's oil change? is it "One lady owner" too?

This is what makes me think that it could be a bad car to buy i really need some help with this.

Cheers

Inactive

Strider590 wrote: »

No fuel cover? huh?

Need's oil change? is it "One lady owner" too?

You can usually tell by looking at the nearside wheels for kerb damage.;)

To be honest, I would avoid any car that hasn't had regular oil changes.

colino

Its a 11-12 year old car so expect it to be slightly scruffy, but its an unpopular combo (1.6 in the clio) and doesn't seem any kind of bargain at half that price.

mikey72

Not worth the 1.6 as the tax is £205 a year.