TRACIE_LOU Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 c2s are bad news. more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 more info Flimsy, badly fitted trim (even for a French car), brake discs seem to go in no time at all (maybe a defect with the OE ones, possibly solved by using pattern parts instead), heavy front tyre wear (very surprising for the type of car) and generally unpleasent to drive. A massive step backwards from the Saxo (In terms of dynamics and driver pleasure anyway) The only good thing I can think of is the fuel economy) My friend has had one for a while now, and these are some of the problems he's had. He can't get shot of it either due to the finance agreement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Is this a vtr he has ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 He the trader is telling fibs then walk away and quickly. Also get a proper check done. In any event you want to make sure it is free of finance etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Theres not really much point doing your own HPI check these days, con artists caught on to that along time ago and just copy the liscence plate number off a car the same make, model and colour so the HPI check comes up clean. Actually going to see the car would be your best bet and writing down all the important numbers vin/chassey and checking yourself if they all match up. If they do then theres a good chance it was stolen/recovered so therefore legit. all you'd have to worry about then is things like the rozza's turning up to check it for evidence etc but i dont think thats all that common. If they dont match, walk away and report him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Anyone know if the RAC check you can have done checks for things like matching vin/chassis/liscence numbers? That might be another way to go. Its about £50 i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Well we just used the text service thats advertised on tv lately, that bought it up and only £3 ... he reckoned he has paper work for it that came back all clear and cost £40.. either way makes you extra cautious about buying anything doesn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Friend bought a C2 GT (limited edition) from new. Within the warranty he's had 3 gearbox replacements, two suspension arm replacements, ignition issues and engine management problems. No modifications, just stock and it's not built to last. Garage have actually said they will now do no more replacements under warranty. And whilst he does drive it spiritedly he's not a person that bounces it off the rev limiter. I agree with the above, a few friends had VTS/VTR saxos and it's a step back engineering and quality wise from what I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 anyone had one with no problems ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Best bet is to check the Citreon forums and have a look on there, they should tell you about any generic problems with the car and likely faults. Wish i'd have done that before i bought a Fiat Oh well, we live and learn..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Stolen and recovered? I think the thief stole it and then realised it was a Citreon and returned it back! Tracie - they are not really built to last. I drove the new C5 over the weekend to Chesterfield. Brilliant smooth ride, rubbish round corners at even the lowest of speeds. I could see things falling off in 2 years time and this car had only done 13k. Though the seats were very comfortable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 what can you suggest no more than 4 years old cheap to run ? £3500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexusman Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Theres not really much point doing your own HPI check these days, con artists caught on to that along time ago and just copy the liscence plate number off a car the same make, model and colour so the HPI check comes up clean. Actually going to see the car would be your best bet and writing down all the important numbers vin/chassey and checking yourself if they all match up. If they do then theres a good chance it was stolen/recovered so therefore legit. all you'd have to worry about then is things like the rozza's turning up to check it for evidence etc but i dont think thats all that common. If they dont match, walk away and report him. thats not right as the vin number will be different hpi checks are done by vin number and number plate and plus if you do a full gold hpi check they will refund you your money if they get it wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 what can you suggest no more than 4 years old cheap to run ? £3500 Not a Seat Leon or Pug 206s.. friends had a issues with those. Doing a search on Pistonheads nationwide with a budget of £3000-3800 (barter them down to £3500) you get a choice of... Vauxhall Corsa / Vectra / Astra MG ZR (seems ok when I test drove one) Pug 307 diesel (it's french) Renault Clio / Megane / Scenic Seat Leon Ford Fiesta / Ka / Mondeos Yaris Hyundai Getz Fiat Panda / Punto VW Polo In that range I'd go for the Polo or the Corsa myself. VW pretty good for spares. Is the 'less than 4 years old' thing mandatory? Otherwise myself I'd be looking at a Golf Mk4 GT TDI 120 or a Honda Civic, but you're looking at 2002 plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 what can you suggest no more than 4 years old cheap to run ? £3500 Ideally a VW Polo or a Honda Civic - They both reliable and will hardly cost you anything to own. And spares are readily avaliable for both. I just sold my missus Polo, brilliant car! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=198340&highlight=polo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 I guess the age isn't major, but preferable.... what you have to understand is i have just sold my supra:( need a car but still want something that doesnt look hideous.... i know i am prob asking alot cos budget is tight, and want something thats totally cheap on everything to run and still look decent:search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I guess the age isn't major, but preferable.... what you have to understand is i have just sold my supra:( need a car but still want something that doesnt look hideous.... i know i am prob asking alot cos budget is tight, and want something thats totally cheap on everything to run and still look decent:search: Then I'd say buy a VW Golf 1.8T/2.0T GTI that's 2001/2002 plate. Easily modifiable, you need 2 zener diodes (£2 off eBay) to be able to fool the MAP and you can up the boost from I think 8psi to 17psi safely - way above stock. Can even just install a switch to run 8/11/17psi. http://eurowerks.org/showthread.php?t=6045 (this mod just stops the ECU going into limp home mode, you can run 17PSI without but sometimes it'll force you into limp home) They don't look dated and are reliable and have plenty of spares as well as relatively cheap mods. Silver or black I think they look awesome with black wheels. I think they're so good I have first dibbs on my friend's VW if he comes to sell it as a cheap runaround. 4 doors and plenty of space and VW reliability. What's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 me thinks i got to do alot of searching!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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