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Davyy 21st January 2013 14:06

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Originally Posted by Giraffe (Post 6212563)
Aye, just be wary of niggly problems. My bro is 22 and wanted one for ages, finally got one and it's just had niggles that have annoyed him to the point he wants to sell up and just get a diesel again, albeit a 330d, but a diesel none the less! Can see why an 18 year old would think they are good though

What do you mean by niggly problems, what should i look out for?

Prickle 21st January 2013 14:07

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Originally Posted by Davyy (Post 6212514)
A few better pics..





Feels like i am driving a merc compared to the saxo, the inside feels so spacious and luxurious, and to think it is only 6months newer than the saxo is mad.

Looks decent.

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Originally Posted by Davyy (Post 6212602)
What do you mean by niggly problems, what should i look out for?

Did you not check to see what the common problems were with these? :A:

Davyy 21st January 2013 14:15

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Originally Posted by Prickle (Post 6212604)
Looks decent.



Did you not check to see what the common problems were with these? :A:

Yeah i did, i just meant whatdid he personally have issues with. This seems a looked after example so shouldnt be too much hassle, hopefully!

Giraffe 21st January 2013 14:19

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Originally Posted by Davyy (Post 6212615)
Yeah i did, i just meant whatdid he personally have issues with. This seems a looked after example so shouldnt be too much hassle, hopefully!

Electrics, stuff like airbag light, temp sensor, speedo sensor is the big one at the minute, exhaust rot, mainly electrical niggles. Nothing major, just little things. I think his needs some suspension work as well like, it's a bit clunky, but he got it cheap so nothing too bad given the price.

Davyy 21st January 2013 14:22

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Originally Posted by Giraffe (Post 6212622)
Electrics, stuff like airbag light, temp sensor, speedo sensor is the big one at the minute, exhaust rot, mainly electrical niggles. Nothing major, just little things. I think his needs some suspension work as well like, it's a bit clunky, but he got it cheap so nothing too bad given the price.

Ah right, i understand what you mean by niggly now. Mine has come with a ktec exhaust so shouldnt get the rot on that. I noticed the vibrations yesterday due to the engine mounts, strangely like it though haha!

Gandi699 21st January 2013 14:25

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Originally Posted by Giraffe (Post 6212622)
Electrics, stuff like airbag light, temp sensor, speedo sensor is the big one at the minute, exhaust rot, mainly electrical niggles. Nothing major, just little things. I think his needs some suspension work as well like, it's a bit clunky, but he got it cheap so nothing too bad given the price.

Temperature sensor issues, at least the gauge is generally caused by the thermostat.
These cars love to eat ball joints too

Davyy 21st January 2013 14:26

Havent heard that one, will keep an eye out!

Need to get some clear side repeaters soon, orange looks dated

Davyy 21st January 2013 17:57

All insured now, cost 530 to change from my VTR for remaining 5months, love it!

Prickle 21st January 2013 18:05

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Originally Posted by Davyy (Post 6212854)
All insured now, cost 530 to change from my VTR for remaining 5months, love it!

What were you paying on the vtr?

Davyy 21st January 2013 18:11

1380, turn 19 in feb and when my renewal comes in may i will get my first ncb so hopefully drop a fair bit

Dano 21st January 2013 19:46

Looks tidy enough :D

Enjoy it man, had mine around 4 months now and it still puts the same smile on my face as day one :)

Whirly 21st January 2013 19:55

Looks a tidt motor mate, like a few people have said i 3/4 front plate would the finish the front end off nicely and maybe take the yellow off the fogs. in my eyes flamers have always looked good on anthracite turinis.

Davyy 21st January 2013 20:03

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Originally Posted by Whirly (Post 6213011)
Looks a tidt motor mate, like a few people have said i 3/4 front plate would the finish the front end off nicely and maybe take the yellow off the fogs. in my eyes flamers have always looked good on anthracite turinis.

Cheers mate, yeah i will be getting a 3/4 plate in bear future :) and will be taking the yellow film off the fogs..

Any other visual/interior suggestions? Im looking about and not too much taking my fancy to mod!

Scott83 21st January 2013 20:12

There's a lad on CS.net that re-trims various parts of the interior trim, possibly Austin182 or something similar. Think he is on eBay as well.

You can get a metal foot rest cover to match the pedals.

I prefer black wheels on the flamers. Mine has been the least modified car ive had. They are decent from Renault and I ferry the kids about in mine.

Whirly 21st January 2013 20:12

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Originally Posted by Davyy (Post 6213023)
Cheers mate, yeah i will be getting a 3/4 plate in bear future :) and will be taking the yellow film off the fogs..

Any other visual/interior suggestions? Im looking about and not too much taking my fancy to mod!

Looks pretty good as it is mate just spray the mirrors flamer red thats about it, could spray the engine cover if you have one? and spray the inlet and fuel rain guard.

Davyy 21st January 2013 20:15

Gonna look for someone breaking a flamer for the mirrors, prev. owner has put some decent vinyl on little bits on interior which I like. I prefer alloys standard colour, then they look standard ;)

Whirly 21st January 2013 20:20

Yeah silver does go good with the red imo

Davyy 21st January 2013 20:28

Gonna give it a quick clean, nothing special then getting exterior and interior detailed near end of feb :D

Whirly 21st January 2013 20:36

Yeah i was thinking about Detailing mine at the weekend, havent cleaned it in about 3/4 months lol

Davyy 21st January 2013 20:44

Haha, i have never cleaned my saxo in my life, so much effort, but now i have a half decent car gonna look after it!


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