buying a saxo vtr soon what to look for?

[chemicalbro_69]

hi im going to have a look at a saxo vtr on saturday and just wondered what things to look out for that can go wrong on a vtr? like electrics, mechanical parts etc?

Regards Dan

[Mugello]

well i dont know for a VTR but general points are...

- check for odd noises from the engine.
- check all panels for even gaps between the next panel. (could be a crash and cheap cover up)
- check for parts changed and when (and if the owner has proof of it)
- if the owner is awear of any problems with the car.
- ask where the car is kept most of the time and look for oil on the floor (to show possible leaks)

um... cant thinkof any more really good ones. but thats for cars in general nopt just VTRs

hoped it helped in some way.

mugello

[Mugello]

also...

-check under the bonet for any oil leaks that have happened.
-ask what oil they use. (good oil is better ofcourse)
-cold start it see if it starts first time, then leave for about 5-10mins, then turn it off and start is again (hot start) again see if it starts straight away
-lower millage is better

read this site http://www.samarins.com/check/index.html
:) mugello

soz if its no help

[chemicalbro_69]

just check the service history, and if the seller is genuine, cant really tell if its a good car or not just by lookin at it!

whats the milage on it? if 60 - 80k check to see if it has had a clutch, as that is the average life expectancy of one fitted at the time of production!

cambelt needs doing at 75k, but obviously better if done beforehand, then every 20k after that, just to be safe!

the rear pads on the vtr are also very thin compared to front pads when new, so obviously will need replacing more often depending on how harsh the driver has been braking, i know its minor, but may save you a few quid, or give you a reason to knock em down!

Thanks for the replies guys, its at 64 k at the moment, its sorn tho so ill have to get it taxed, its a 2001 y plate its owned buy a girl at the moment, but she has allready told me that her bf was the owner before and that he had 130 and 125 that she claimed! and yes the back pads are worn she has some ebc green stuff for the back but they havent been fitted, i suppose ill have to see what condition its like on saturday

Regards Dan

[Mugello]

good luck mate mabe you become a VTR member :)

i wish i had a VTR :(

mugello

[chemicalbro_69]

good luck mate mabe you become a VTR member :)

i wish i had a VTR :(

mugello

thanks chap! well i drive a ford ka at the moment its a group 2, and the saxo vtr obviously is a group 7, im 19 with 1 years no claims, i pay £60 a month for 3rd party fire and theft, i did a sorta test quote the other day and drum roll ........ instead of £60 it will be £69.71

i was like bloody hell! go for it, its worth it compared to my car! :p

[joevtr02]

buy mine mate

[chemicalbro_69]

buy mine mate

thanks for the offer but im looking for a stock car that is local to me, im not going to be travelling big distances, to much hassle for me

[Mugello]

thanks chap! well i drive a ford ka at the moment its a group 2, and the saxo vtr obviously is a group 7, im 19 with 1 years no claims, i pay £60 a month for 3rd party fire and theft, i did a sorta test quote the other day and drum roll ........ instead of £60 it will be £69.71

i was like bloody hell! go for it, its worth it compared to my car! :p

well in that case deff got for it :) and enjoy it

mugello

[chemicalbro_69]

i think i will do mugello! ill just have to get use to the amount of petrol it will use!

[saxoaee]

hey i live just down the road from you if i see any vtr's i will let you know mate

[chemicalbro_69]

hey i live just down the road from you if i see any vtr's i will let you know mate

yeah thanks chap, the vtr seems to be the best thing i can get on the whole price/insurance/rapidness thing going on with em! my cousin has 1 and i have to admit i do love it :y:

[Saxlow]

Check that the sunroof is sealed all round unless you wanna get wet when it rains!!!

[Chico999]

yeah thanks chap, the vtr seems to be the best thing i can get on the whole price/insurance/rapidness thing going on with em! my cousin has 1 and i have to admit i do love it :y:


Mate get a VTS. I'm getting one next month, Yes it is group 14 insurance but its not that much more on insurance.

Im 19 with 1 year no claims.
760 buck - VTR
850 buck - VTS

Flux FTW!