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9th May 2008, 21:54
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what to look for when buying a saxo?
has anyone got any advice on what to look out for when buying a saxo? (going to look at a saxo next week)
any advice will be great, thanks
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9th May 2008, 22:06
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Trouble Maker
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodzd126
has anyone got any advice on what to look out for when buying a saxo? (going to look at a saxo next week)
any advice will be great, thanks
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outside look for rust,damage etc,if its a vt model make sure it hasnt had a drum conversion and has disks on back.
when you test drive it,listen to the engine,you don't want excessive noise from tappets etc,when driving listen out for gearbox whining,crunchy gearshift etc.
Get the owner to drive so you can see how its been driven,if he bounces off the limiter you know what to do.just  bye to it.
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9th May 2008, 22:08
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Full Service History is a must.
If over 75k or 4 years since last change, make sure cambelt has been done.
Play in Gears.
Panels been straight.
Warning Lights on Dashboard - do they all go out when started?
Check oil cap for signs of head gasket going.
Check water in radiator.
Probably a few more.
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9th May 2008, 22:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luke
Full Service History is a must.
If over 75k or 4 years since last change, make sure cambelt has been done.
Play in Gears.
Panels been straight.
Warning Lights on Dashboard - do they all go out when started?
Check oil cap for signs of head gasket going.
Check water in radiator.
Probably a few more.
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do all the lights come on the dash when the key is turned also, easy enough to remove a warning light bulb,
creamy goo in the oil gap (headgasket)
brakes
suspension
history
previous owners
blowing exhaust?
rust
damaged bodywork
look at the mot certificate and see what has been advised!!
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9th May 2008, 23:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodzd126
any advice will be great, thanks
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Yeh. Don't buy one. Problem solved.  
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9th May 2008, 23:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luke
Full Service History is a must.
If over 75k or 4 years since last change, make sure cambelt has been done.
Play in Gears.
Panels been straight.
Warning Lights on Dashboard - do they all go out when started?
Check oil cap for signs of head gasket going.
Check water in radiator.
Probably a few more.
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a bit of service history yes but it isnt a must i aint bothered bout it but i work in a garage and a service is nothing jus a oil and filter change and chek the car my opinion 
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9th May 2008, 23:20
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make sure all electronics are 100% and make sure thsteering is smooth as PAS pumps are kinda weak on them.
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9th May 2008, 23:27
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clicking from the driveshafts on full lock.
Wheel bearing's too.
Last edited by smittytom; 9th May 2008 at 23:32.
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9th May 2008, 23:29
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check rear axle is str8... common problem bent rear axles one or both wheels will be / \
advise i would say is good because a axle costs 250ish includin labour
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9th May 2008, 23:41
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car is said to have a squeak noise from the driers side front wheel? can this be a wheel bearing / something expensive?
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9th May 2008, 23:44
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depends could be a bearing, driveshaft or something else. driveshafts make a sound under acceleration and turning normally just take it for a test drive and see what happens
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9th May 2008, 23:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smittytom
depends could be a bearing, driveshaft or something else. driveshafts make a sound under acceleration and turning normally just take it for a test drive and see what happens
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If you see the wheel heading for a bush, and the drivers side scraping the floor.. i honestly wouldn't buy it.
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9th May 2008, 23:46
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Saxperience Hardcore!
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Make sure it's not a corsa
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9th May 2008, 23:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JC-Furio
If you see the wheel heading for a bush, and the drivers side scraping the floor.. i honestly wouldn't buy it.
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but if its a hard find and all else looks good but the sqeak?
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9th May 2008, 23:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodzd126
but if its a hard find and all else looks good but the sqeak?
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Then defo get it! 
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9th May 2008, 23:53
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End of the day mate your going to have to decide if you want it no one can say what what the sound is without hearing it/ good description of when it occurs.
Oh yeh check for blue smoke out the back too.
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9th May 2008, 23:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tupps
Make sure it's not a corsa
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That also... what a shit that would be
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10th May 2008, 00:34
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check everything because everything goes on a french car
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