R1 Crasher Posted 15, February 2011 Report Share Posted 15, February 2011 Hi Noob here from Melbourne. Been reading lots of info on the RSC and am looking at buying one. Up to 10K.I am mister fussy though.Seen a couple,one very,very nice,but a bit exxy I think,the other not so great. Cheers and lookforward to more good information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 15, February 2011 Report Share Posted 15, February 2011 You're shopping at the bottom end of the market at 10k. Welcome, and hope you land a good'un! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted 15, February 2011 Report Share Posted 15, February 2011 I'd say a middle range 172, or a very well loved high kay 182 non cup for $10K Call me biased but the best 2nd hand 182 in Australia was sold to SMC last october -Good luck, Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1 Crasher Posted 16, February 2011 Author Report Share Posted 16, February 2011 Thanks for the replys guys. As I am Mr fussy,the car that I have seen that is very nice,not absolute mint but very nice is an 03 first reg 05 with 79k's with good history for around 11k.To me the car is worth 10K, but I bow to superior knowledge from this forum. Or do I hang back and wait to see if the car doesn't sell and try for 10k? I am in no real hurry to buy,as long as the car is right.Colour not too important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 16, February 2011 Report Share Posted 16, February 2011 03 first Reg 05 ??!!.. sounds like the one i sold but has 57000kms for $11k. Wow...co-inkydink. There is a 172 on here for 10k that has done 60000kms... be quick. Cheers, WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 16, February 2011 Report Share Posted 16, February 2011 Oh...and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT172 Posted 18, February 2011 Report Share Posted 18, February 2011 Howdy R1, I just bought a 2002 172 and all I can say is, do it...NOW! It pays to be fussy, but not too fussy. I'm very fussy too but I was also aware that even a low k example can have oxidised headlights, less than perfect steering wheel/thumb grips and maybe a stiff clutch action. Likely also to have one or two little scratches/minor dints and a few scuffs on the alloys. Mine is a one lady owner, full service history 70,000k 172 and it had all of these niggly things. But it pays to remember they are just niggles, and they're all things that can be fixed with a few weekends work and a few hundred dollars. So my advice is don't be put off by them, if you find a genuine car, in good overall condition with low ks, well maintained, go for it. There's been a few low k gooduns popping up lately (the one that Wolf recommends looks like it's worth a look) for around and sometimes under 10k. I think good low k ones at this price represent fantastic bang for your buck. There's nothing out there for the price that comes close in terms of an overall package. Good luck Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troic Posted 18, February 2011 Report Share Posted 18, February 2011 Having just been through this over last couple of weeks with a cheap Megane... some tips... Any cheap european car - Get it checked out first - by a renault specialist (quite few are named on this forum). Also IMPORTANT - beware of flood damaged cars coming in from QLD. They are starting to surface in NSW + VIC. They clean them up and flog them off cheap. To the naked eye they look fine. After that checks out - look at service history - Oh - and beware - different states have different regulations regarding roadworthy - i just found that one out !! So, demand pink slip, get it checked out BY RENAULT SPECIALIST, check service history - and if its been done by reputable renault specialist, check if its up to major service - and read service reports THOROUGHLY - including the notes at the bottom of the page - things like rotors 80% worn, sump damaged + repaired, brake replacement due at next service... yes I learnt that one too !!) and you should be fine. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1 Crasher Posted 18, February 2011 Author Report Share Posted 18, February 2011 Thanks for the reply. Yes it's probably best to get it inspected by a Renault expert.Once finding the,what i consider the right car and a deal agreed subject to a an expert inspection will I purchase. Having said that I recently drove a Sport Clio that had been serviced and maintained by "Renault experts" and the car was a pig. So maybe not all are experts hey. As I already stated I am in no great hurry and will wait for the "right car for me" to come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1 Crasher Posted 24, March 2011 Author Report Share Posted 24, March 2011 I'm still looking for the Sport Clio,went to look at one on the weekend,not as nice as described,by the owner.Oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 24, March 2011 Report Share Posted 24, March 2011 Patience and tenacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted 24, March 2011 Report Share Posted 24, March 2011 I'm still looking for the Sport Clio,went to look at one on the weekend,not as nice as described,by the owner.Oh well Are you talking about the FRB F1 edition with the P Plates? If so, oln carsales they guy makes out that it ius pristine, however the tattered steering wheel is well obvious. Have you seen this? http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=9949930&__sid=12DE782AF8CD&__Qpb=true&Cr=4&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294963762%204294963424%20463%20412%20903&PriceFrom=463&PriceTo=412&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=14&silo=1011 Looks amazing and I wish I had $17,000! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1 Crasher Posted 24, March 2011 Author Report Share Posted 24, March 2011 I'm still looking for the Sport Clio,went to look at one on the weekend,not as nice as described,by the owner.Oh well Are you talking about the FRB F1 edition with the P Plates? If so, oln carsales they guy makes out that it ius pristine, however the tattered steering wheel is well obvious. Have you seen this? http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=9949930&__sid=12DE782AF8CD&__Qpb=true&Cr=4&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294963762%204294963424%20463%20412%20903&PriceFrom=463&PriceTo=412&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=14&silo=1011 Looks amazing and I wish I had $17,000! The price keeps creeping up from the original 10K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portal Posted 24, March 2011 Report Share Posted 24, March 2011 I'm selling my 2003 172 soon with 80k (just bought an R26) Will let you know when it's ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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