Buying a 2014 RS 200 edc anything I should know to look out for?

[waso1234]

Hi everyone I'm looking to purchase a 2014 clio rs200 edc and I'm wondering if there's anything I should look out for

[chuckovski]

Main issue is, like any dct, the gear box. Do the usual drive and see if it's shuddering or hesitating. 

A pre purchase inspection is a must, but at a private recalls specialist. The dealers probably won't care or know enough. 

FYI it's basically a Nissan Juke turbo underneath so very reliable.  Bizarrely on the Juke the accessory belt doesn't need changing but it is required in the Renault.

Do you have a link to a car you're looking to inspect?

[Deet]

How old is the battery?

Has it got a good service history?

Does it drive well?

That covers 95%

[waso1234]

On 08/08/2022 at 12:10 AM, chuckovski said:

Main issue is, like any dct, the gear box. Do the usual drive and see if it's shuddering or hesitating. 

A pre purchase inspection is a must, but at a private recalls specialist. The dealers probably won't care or know enough. 

FYI it's basically a Nissan Juke turbo underneath so very reliable.  Bizarrely on the Juke the accessory belt doesn't need changing but it is required in the Renault.

Do you have a link to a car you're looking to inspect?

I drove the car today actually and it does drive quite well, they are apparently replacing the module for the paddle shift at Renault. the manual selection from the gear stick works correctly goes into gear fine no shuddering  

 

Link : https://www.autotrader.co.za/car-for-sale/renault/clio/rs-200/26505810?vf=2&db=1&s360=0&so=1&pl=1&po=1

 

thank you for the quick reply  

[waso1234]

On 08/08/2022 at 4:28 AM, Deet said:

How old is the battery?

Has it got a good service history?

Does it drive well?

That covers 95%

battery is new and it does drive well, just test drove it today

it has full  service history its actually quite low mileage for the year https://www.autotrader.co.za/car-for-sale/renault/clio/rs-200/26505810?vf=2&db=1&s360=0&so=1&pl=1&po=1

[Deet]

Then if you are happy. Buy it

[chuckovski]

16 hours ago, waso1234 said:

I drove the car today actually and it does drive quite well, they are apparently replacing the module for the paddle shift at Renault. the manual selection from the gear stick works correctly goes into gear fine no shuddering  

 

Link : https://www.autotrader.co.za/car-for-sale/renault/clio/rs-200/26505810?vf=2&db=1&s360=0&so=1&pl=1&po=1

 

thank you for the quick reply  

Good to hear.

It's a bit far away for any of us to check it out though 😉

Great colour, I love the red

[waso1234]

9 hours ago, chuckovski said:

Good to hear.

It's a bit far away for any of us to check it out though 😉

Great color, I love the red

thanks bru, hopefully the car will be ready soon for me to pick up really appreciate the help