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22nd April 2008, 15:36
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What to look out for
Hi guys,
im posting this for my brother, who is looking to buy a saxo VTR in the next couple of months...
Both me and him don't really know much about what to look out for etc and common problems with them????
Can anyone shed any light on this?
Thanks 
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22nd April 2008, 15:38
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i would check the front slam panel for impact issues
check that all the vt add ons are ok, side skirts and archs
check the oil (but sure u already know that)
make sure both keys work in all the locks 
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22nd April 2008, 15:40
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Car(s): 'Floz' Citroen saxo 1.1 [RIP], Escort XR3i, 306 Tu
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make sure both keys work in all the locks
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A mistake i made when buying mine.
Also check for any obvious and less obvious leaks coming from the radiator. And also for overheating, could be a sign of the head gasket going.
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22nd April 2008, 15:41
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ok cheers mate,
he's going to have about £1k-£1,200 to spend - that should be enough for an "average" condition one IMO...
What subtle mods would you recommend???
Thanks
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22nd April 2008, 15:43
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We were thinking along the lines of...
- Alloys 15's or 16's
- Lowered 40mm ish
- Induction kit
- Zorst
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22nd April 2008, 15:43
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Car(s): 'Floz' Citroen saxo 1.1 [RIP], Escort XR3i, 306 Tu
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Also have a look in the for sale section on here, some nice motors go for peanuts.
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22nd April 2008, 15:52
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22nd April 2008, 16:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash1987
We were thinking along the lines of...
- Alloys 15's or 16's
- Lowered 40mm ish
- Induction kit
- Zorst
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personally i would just powdercoat the vtr rims or put vts rims if you want some 15's on but its personal prefernece i suppose
all other mods seem fair enough
maybe a manifold to go with the zorst....
what colour does he want?
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22nd April 2008, 16:04
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Make sure it's got 4 wheels, doors are handy and preferabley an engine under the bonnet!
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22nd April 2008, 16:23
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Originally Posted by Robin91
Make sure it's got 4 wheels, doors are handy and preferabley an engine under the bonnet!
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well done 
Im not entirely sure on what colour he wants, just thought I'd get a heads up on things to look out for and mod recommendations!!!!
Yea manifold could be a good idea - not sure on how much cash he is going to have to start with but yea those mods should do!
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22nd April 2008, 17:36
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i wouldn't buy one that looks like it's been used and abused.
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