what to look for - Saxperience

Johnno · 9th July 2006, 22:20

goin to look at a mk1 vtr tommorow, its done up abit and was just wondering what to look for to make sure everything is A ok??

cheers guys johno:thumbup:

Imfromwales · 9th July 2006, 22:27

cant help you there mate, i have only just got my first car and i took the mother along with me to check it out lol.....

c8james · 9th July 2006, 22:27

More details please. What year, how much. What mods?

Mitchell · 9th July 2006, 22:31

lol u took ur mum?

respect.

TU-Tuning · 9th July 2006, 22:34

One thing in my experience, and on mates cars, shake the wheels very hard at 90 degrees. Didnt do it on mine and my wheel bearings were gone so if they seem loose walk away, or if its not private ask about what they can do to sort it/ lower the price etc

willsy · 9th July 2006, 22:34

Check all the services and receipts that come with it, if theres shitloads of stuff being changed every time its serviced or MOT'ed then the chances are the cars been treated poorly. Also the obvious one is to request a test drive and listen carefully for any dodgy noises

DarylVTR · 9th July 2006, 22:40

best thing to check on a saxo is:

1) Service history - Do not buy if there is very little / none.

2) Mileage, i wouldnt buy a car with over 70,000 miles on the clock if you can help it, saxos dont last much past 120,000 miles as a rule

3) Brakes, Oil leeks and clutch. These are weak points on a saxo.

4) Any knocks / squeeks from the suspension / airbag light / PAS light (if PAS on the car) and who the previous owner is ie a kid, a middle aged bloke or a granny!

ALOT of saxos have been thrased in their past (specially saxo VTR/VTS) so look out for engine condition and any leeks / sign of wear.
CHECK UNDER THE OIL CAP FOR ANY SIGN OF MAYO / WATER.

thats about it haha and dont forget to look at the bodywork propperly for chips / dents.

GOOD LUCK DUDE.

seat-craig · 9th July 2006, 22:42

bring a mechanic with if possible if you know one. check for any usual problems you know with with saxos. i forgot to check the passenger seat and it doesnt slide so you better check that!

TU-Tuning · 9th July 2006, 22:54

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Originally Posted by g14rc1

bring a mechanic with if possible if you know one. check for any usual problems you know with with saxos. i forgot to check the passenger seat and it doesnt slide so you better check that!

lol thats a new one!

DarylVTR · 9th July 2006, 22:57

that definatly isnt sommit i look for or a normal check is it?! lol but it does happen its the gr8 french build quality

ne_jam · 9th July 2006, 22:58

check paint at start of front arches i kno sum flake abit

DarylVTR · 9th July 2006, 23:00

do they? never came across that problem be4 either

Mattvtr · 9th July 2006, 23:02

i had that with the seat,cos the runners arent parrallel,undo the four bolts to the seat so theyre lose then one side has to be done up first but cant remember which,think its the outside as the inside where the handbrake is can then be done up and move to the correct position

ne_jam · 9th July 2006, 23:54

daryl its if the studs holding arches on are wore and the arch vibrate against paint

Daniel_VTR · 10th July 2006, 00:21

I'd also check all the water seals all the way around the car..

But as said before take it for a test drive just to get an idea

m20pub · 10th July 2006, 00:31

check under boot carpet ect for rust check pedals if worn but not dont many miles then you are left to wonder check the raditor tank bit for bits of crap in the water ect make sure it gose threw all gears smoothly and it reverses

Danadaman_3 · 10th July 2006, 00:41

Whatever happens you will always find more little bits when you've bought any car! i didnt notice a slight bulge in my bumper and a crack in the dash when i got mine.

but check for wear n tear and all the components are fine, IE suspension sits properly (put some weight on it and make sure it is bouncy) and as above really!!

good luck mate

beastgtir · 10th July 2006, 00:58

throw water on the sunroof and the rear of the car as they come with leaks as standard :lol:

Johnno · 10th July 2006, 08:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by c8james

More details please. What year, how much. What mods?

1999 T reg
69k
Dimma Roll Cage
Alloys
Straight through exhaust
decat pipe
quickshift
superchipped
group N rally and race mounts
grilled and grooved disks
ebc pads
2.3k

i think that it..........

c8james · 10th July 2006, 09:47

Milage is right, But it is a bit deer. You can buy a nice mk2 for that money. It sound like with all the extra parts that have been fitted the last owner likes to drive. Has it been on a track. That is one question that I would ask.