gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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Seen one in good condition at a garage but the only thing that is putting me off is its got 120,000 miles on it. Anyone got one with this kind of milage? if so how does it run. the rest of the car sounds like it is in good condition and its got service history etc.
Other option is another one that is 77,000 miles and a better colour (smoke grey not red) but its £500 more.
Opinions 
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Robin
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pay the £500 extra.
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John G
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
pay the £500 extra.
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Cupra Steve
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i prefer red tbh but for £500 nearly 50k less will make a big difference.
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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anything else to look out for?
i was tempted by a newer sport but i like the thought of a standard gsi. the current plan is to get it as mint as possible and then sell on in a couple of years when i can insure the car i want 
Plus if i got a sport it would probably end up with a gsi kit etc anyway 
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Mark330d
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Registered: 25th Apr 06
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Make sure you can get under it to check its not rotten
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Robin
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rust, b piller cracks, smoke, wear and tear, check all the lights work, especially the fogs, if it has abs, check that works, etc.
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Cupra Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
rust, b piller cracks, smoke, wear and tear, check all the lights work, especially the fogs, if it has abs, check that works, etc.
fogs being no1, can't turn up to the cruise without them!!!
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Rob B
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Registered: 8th Jan 04
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SMOKE!!
Valve stem seals are notorious on these engine's..
When you drive the car, dry and speed up then let the engine brake like pulling upto a junction... tap the accelrator and look for blue smoke, get a mate to follow if you can..
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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Il give it a good going over
Only plus side is i think i get a warrenty from the dealer and this time of year he might be open to offers. Season of good will and all 
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Rob B
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Ive had 2 of these engines, my silver one smoked loads, and when Kano had mine off me he said he started to notice smoke too.
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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well my dad will probably come with me so he could follow in my car if i test drive it.
How much is lots of smoke? as in this cold whether i get a bit of white smoke from mine when its idling
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Jake
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small puff of smoke normally changing gear at high revs
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SAL
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pay the 500 extra you deserve it
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gavin18787
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Think i will be paying the extra. the cheaper one sounds nice but the more expensive one has aparently been garaged etc and has a lot of service history so it sounds like a better deal. Plus the garage that is selling it has just serviced it and replaced one of the rear wheel bearings aswell as giving it a full mot
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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 cheaper one
more expensive one
no more details incase any of you fookers try and buy em 
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STEvieXE
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get the more expensive better one...
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Mark330d
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smoke grey is the best colour anyway
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Steve
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what are they both up for?
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Dave A
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get a late spec sport........trust me.
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STEvieXE
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
get a late spec sport........trust me.
actually i 100% agree with dave on this one
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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but i have always wanted a gsi 
I know a sport would be sensible though
Steve they are £1400 and £1000
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Rob B
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3rdly agree... all x16xe's with 80k plus smoke
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Nic Barnes
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nah
the sports look like every other corsa. the gsi was different
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Dave A
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob B
3rdly agree... all x16xe's with 80k plus smoke
not true. majority of these engines are fine up to 100k+ depends on how the engine has been looked after. you had problems with yours, lots of problems but thats because the engine was hammered.
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