My list of problems :wall: :)

[L33h]

since ive got my car, its been nothing but problems, so far theres been:

3 windows
clutch
battery
rear axle
brake pads falling out (wtf?)
wiper motor only works in 2 speeds
power steering
airbag
driveshaft
exhaust falling off due to rust
downpipe broke (my fault - too low)
ripped seat - bought it like that
rev counter stopped working
break lights stopped working
blowers stopped working
mirror
spoiler came off - vandals
ariel snapped - vandals

well thats all i can think off at the moment haha
i think its quite a list seeing as ive only had the car 10 month but if any1 can top it then ill b amazed

Rant over! :drink:

[Sammy-Boy]

How old is the car, milege and have you ragged it a lot?

[DamoVTS]

i brought a car for 3k ages ago

And then took it to get it serviced and they said it needed 3k work doing

Do i win? lol

And yes it was a saxo

[L33h]

R reg so 1997 i think

132,000 miles which is alot i know

i dont rag it much but i think the previous owner did lol

[L33h]

i brought a car for 3k ages ago

And then took it to get it serviced and they said it needed 3k work doing

Do i win? lol

And yes it was a saxo

sounds like a typical saxo to me lol

[Sammy-Boy]

Ok mate sounds like a lot to replace but the milege is high!!

[DamoVTS]

sounds like a typical saxo to me lol

bloke didnt tell me it was in a shunt and just covered the evidence

And being it WAS a mate and all, i didnt really look properlly :( my bad

[Sammy-Boy]

Lol always look carefully in Saxos they can cost you a lot of money...

[DamoVTS]

oh yeah they do :P

[L33h]

Lol always look carefully in Saxos they can cost you a lot of money...

well mine was only 450 quid... the bloke didnt even know it had powersteerin, got home changed the relay and it worked haha

[Sammy-Boy]

Found out earlier: ran into a bloke bout two months ago- my fault I admit but found out instead of repairing his bumper he kept the money- £150 which I paid!! Right pissed off am I

[DamoVTS]

haha nice!!

but you being clever with the relay has backfired with the problems lol

[L33h]

haha nice!!

but you being clever with the relay has backfired with the problems lol

true but ive had my moneys worth

its gettin selt as soon as i find a nice german car to get my hands on

[Pat_Vts]

my saxo has had 1400 worth of repairs recently al in one go

[Ashleyp]

dont you just love french cars

[Mr_suv]

Ok mate sounds like a lot to replace but the milege is high!!

tbh mines done 120 000 and is still going strong, serviced regularly and looked after tbh last a lifetime as will any car

[-Jason-]

Got my renault 5 for £1800 awith no t&t and took it for an mot £2000 later it passed.

Loved it to bits though until the turbo and the gearbox went :( was running 230 bhp though :P

[wallsy]

French cars ftw. :p

[danzman1991]

Ssshhh My Saxo will go getting ideas.

[liamk15]

the joys of saxos.Best thing i done was get rid of mine.I couldnt put up with the problems anymore

[JimoVTR]

Found out mine had been in a rear smack.....

tbh mines been ok.

Spemt 450 on a beam...
25 on a lower arm (i hit a kerb) :oops:

but the rest i spnt on it has been voluntree.
Wheels, 'zorst etc

[rob_s]

had it 2 months 95k

head gasekt
cam belt
water pump
clutch
brakes
found shit loads of rust under neath


and is curranty off the road for a new engine



i now know why it was used as a trade in

[snottybadger]

You lot are putting me off getting a Saxo! lol!

[phillyh]

Ive spent nearly 1k in a year

Headgasket
Wishbones
Radiator
Brakes (two disks + 4 pads)
Heater Matrix

modding it has been cheap though, spent about £400

[danbills]

Gutting man

If you have problems from vandals:
Anti-theft valve caps: http://www.ripspeed.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10002_catalogId_11802_productId_30 9503_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varien t__categoryId_112210_crumb_89029-89040-112210_parentcategoryrn_112210_topCategoryId_89029
Anti-theft aerial: http://www.ripspeed.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10002_catalogId_11802_productId_31 2684_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varien t__categoryId_112220_crumb_89029-89065-112220_parentcategoryrn_112220_topCategoryId_89029

:y:

[L33h]

Gutting man

If you have problems from vandals:
Anti-theft valve caps: http://www.ripspeed.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10002_catalogId_11802_productId_30 9503_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varien t__categoryId_112210_crumb_89029-89040-112210_parentcategoryrn_112210_topCategoryId_89029
Anti-theft aerial: http://www.ripspeed.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10002_catalogId_11802_productId_31 2684_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varien t__categoryId_112220_crumb_89029-89065-112220_parentcategoryrn_112220_topCategoryId_89029

:y:

It wasnt stolen like that, they snapped it off and smashed my windows after chasing me with a axe... how fun that night was :bump: