GTV/Spider 2.0
Discussion
mk6fiesta said:
I know from mags etc that the 2.0 isnt exactly the nicest engine in the world
Is that the one which is generally reckoned to be one of the finest 4 cylinder engines ever made?
If so, you will be fine, but see the above comments, and also check for rear suspension bush wear.
We have a '97 GTV T-Spark. Its a cracking car.
make sure you check the service history and listen for any untoward noises at the cam-belt end as stated above. If it has done more than 40k (miles) then bushes may also be an issue so see if they have been done if not expect to soon. They aren't cheap as they come as part of the arm.
Overall though, a fabulously willing revy engine in a nimble chassis and good looking as well what more could you ask for.
(Don't tell the V6 lot but I reckon they turn in better, have less understeer and are probably quicker down a twisty back road as well
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make sure you check the service history and listen for any untoward noises at the cam-belt end as stated above. If it has done more than 40k (miles) then bushes may also be an issue so see if they have been done if not expect to soon. They aren't cheap as they come as part of the arm.
Overall though, a fabulously willing revy engine in a nimble chassis and good looking as well what more could you ask for.
(Don't tell the V6 lot but I reckon they turn in better, have less understeer and are probably quicker down a twisty back road as well
)I nearly bought one of those. Very nice cars and very practical for a convertible.
Check the cambelts have been done and that the power hood works okay. the control box that operates the hood costs in the region of £800 to replace if I remember correctly.
Another area to check is is the bushes where the suspension mounts to the body. If they wear through they can knacker up the mounts which are part of the chassis and not really replaceable.
Bob.
Check the cambelts have been done and that the power hood works okay. the control box that operates the hood costs in the region of £800 to replace if I remember correctly.
Another area to check is is the bushes where the suspension mounts to the body. If they wear through they can knacker up the mounts which are part of the chassis and not really replaceable.
Bob.
Just got a second hand 1998 2.0 Lusso myself.
Haven't had the car for long so can't talk too much about reliability, but in terms of drivability it's great. Just make sure you get a car with good history, no diesel sound when it starts and one that has had the Cambelt done.
Other than that it handles nicely is good fun to drive and remember, life with the 2.0 begins at 3000rpm
Haven't had the car for long so can't talk too much about reliability, but in terms of drivability it's great. Just make sure you get a car with good history, no diesel sound when it starts and one that has had the Cambelt done.
Other than that it handles nicely is good fun to drive and remember, life with the 2.0 begins at 3000rpm
I bought a 1999 2.0 TS this week, and when I was researching it I was advised that you must change the timing belt every 44k miles, or 4 years. If it hasn't been done, you need to allow an extra £700 odd, as if they fail it means a new engine. This one hadn't been done, so I got the guy to knock £500 off the price and immediately took to a garage as soon as I got it.
The garage found a couple of other things, which I should probably picked up on the test drive, but to be honest, I think it's worth it. They are fantastic little cars, which look great, sound great and drive great.
The garage found a couple of other things, which I should probably picked up on the test drive, but to be honest, I think it's worth it. They are fantastic little cars, which look great, sound great and drive great.
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