Testdrives booked tomorrow - any tips?
Discussion
Defcon5 said:
Indeed, must be a bit rough at that price
Plenty of em around, don't look too ropey to me I.e. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/renault/clio...Not necessarily going to buy on the day, but at least decide which car and then try to find the best examples of that car
hotchilidamo said:
Plenty of em around, don't look too ropey to me I.e. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/renault/clio...
Not necessarily going to buy on the day, but at least decide which car and then try to find the best examples of that car
That's a 197..Not necessarily going to buy on the day, but at least decide which car and then try to find the best examples of that car
200's are by far a better car, but a few K more
SnipsSt said:
I find myself overwhelmed by stuff I'm trying to take in, so try to relax and wait for something to grab your attention (in a good or a bad way).
Thanks, good advice. I think I've found this on my last couple of test drives.Edited by hotchilidamo on Monday 4th March 20:59
Juvenile and NSFW, but made me laugh when I watched it a few weeks back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96W0JIpjht4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96W0JIpjht4
Edited by Matt UK on Monday 4th March 21:14
Eugh. So the Type R 'wasn't available' when I got there. 1 hours drive each way wasted
Clio was OK, but didn't come away thinking this is the one. Would like to try another model I think, maybe in white as Red wasn't doing it for me
MPS - loved it, seriously excited. But, the car was sold 'as seen' and I noticed a couple of balding tyres, it hadn't been cleaned up, wing mirror rattled, untaxed, needs a service. But otherwise seemed ok. But now I'm full of mixed emotions. Loved the car to drive, but something in my gut was telling me no. I can't put my finger on whether its because the car wasn't pristine, or if it was the guy, or if it was because I'd have to fork out for tax (£460!!!)a service, and possibly new tyres straight off... Hang on a minute, that'll be why I'm uncomfortable. Its not the face value of the car, its all that added crap I hadn't considered which is pushing me beyond my budget
Back to the drawing board
Clio was OK, but didn't come away thinking this is the one. Would like to try another model I think, maybe in white as Red wasn't doing it for me
MPS - loved it, seriously excited. But, the car was sold 'as seen' and I noticed a couple of balding tyres, it hadn't been cleaned up, wing mirror rattled, untaxed, needs a service. But otherwise seemed ok. But now I'm full of mixed emotions. Loved the car to drive, but something in my gut was telling me no. I can't put my finger on whether its because the car wasn't pristine, or if it was the guy, or if it was because I'd have to fork out for tax (£460!!!)a service, and possibly new tyres straight off... Hang on a minute, that'll be why I'm uncomfortable. Its not the face value of the car, its all that added crap I hadn't considered which is pushing me beyond my budget
Back to the drawing board
hotchilidamo said:
Eugh. So the Type R 'wasn't available' when I got there. 1 hours drive each way wasted
Clio was OK, but didn't come away thinking this is the one. Would like to try another model I think, maybe in white as Red wasn't doing it for me
MPS - loved it, seriously excited. But, the car was sold 'as seen' and I noticed a couple of balding tyres, it hadn't been cleaned up, wing mirror rattled, untaxed, needs a service. But otherwise seemed ok. But now I'm full of mixed emotions. Loved the car to drive, but something in my gut was telling me no. I can't put my finger on whether its because the car wasn't pristine, or if it was the guy, or if it was because I'd have to fork out for tax (£460!!!)a service, and possibly new tyres straight off... Hang on a minute, that'll be why I'm uncomfortable. Its not the face value of the car, its all that added crap I hadn't considered which is pushing me beyond my budget
Back to the drawing board
Thats enough to put me off (or on) a car. One of the best tools you've got when buying a car!.Clio was OK, but didn't come away thinking this is the one. Would like to try another model I think, maybe in white as Red wasn't doing it for me
MPS - loved it, seriously excited. But, the car was sold 'as seen' and I noticed a couple of balding tyres, it hadn't been cleaned up, wing mirror rattled, untaxed, needs a service. But otherwise seemed ok. But now I'm full of mixed emotions. Loved the car to drive, but something in my gut was telling me no. I can't put my finger on whether its because the car wasn't pristine, or if it was the guy, or if it was because I'd have to fork out for tax (£460!!!)a service, and possibly new tyres straight off... Hang on a minute, that'll be why I'm uncomfortable. Its not the face value of the car, its all that added crap I hadn't considered which is pushing me beyond my budget
Back to the drawing board
There's plenty of nice cars out there, you'll find one that'll tick all the boxes soone enough
hotchilidamo said:
Would like to try another model I think, maybe in white as Red wasn't doing it for me
Are you female? A white one is likely to drive the same as the red one I would have thought.I've never taken 'test drives' in a car unless it's the one that I want to buy. Just can't see the fun in trawling garages...
hotchilidamo said:
Eugh. So the Type R 'wasn't available' when I got there. 1 hours drive each way wasted
Clio was OK, but didn't come away thinking this is the one. Would like to try another model I think, maybe in white as Red wasn't doing it for me
MPS - loved it, seriously excited. But, the car was sold 'as seen' and I noticed a couple of balding tyres, it hadn't been cleaned up, wing mirror rattled, untaxed, needs a service. But otherwise seemed ok. But now I'm full of mixed emotions. Loved the car to drive, but something in my gut was telling me no. I can't put my finger on whether its because the car wasn't pristine, or if it was the guy, or if it was because I'd have to fork out for tax (£460!!!)a service, and possibly new tyres straight off... Hang on a minute, that'll be why I'm uncomfortable. Its not the face value of the car, its all that added crap I hadn't considered which is pushing me beyond my budget
Back to the drawing board
Find a decent MPS and buy that - they aren't that rare and that mid-range grunt really does make you grin. Something like this one:Clio was OK, but didn't come away thinking this is the one. Would like to try another model I think, maybe in white as Red wasn't doing it for me
MPS - loved it, seriously excited. But, the car was sold 'as seen' and I noticed a couple of balding tyres, it hadn't been cleaned up, wing mirror rattled, untaxed, needs a service. But otherwise seemed ok. But now I'm full of mixed emotions. Loved the car to drive, but something in my gut was telling me no. I can't put my finger on whether its because the car wasn't pristine, or if it was the guy, or if it was because I'd have to fork out for tax (£460!!!)a service, and possibly new tyres straight off... Hang on a minute, that'll be why I'm uncomfortable. Its not the face value of the car, its all that added crap I hadn't considered which is pushing me beyond my budget
Back to the drawing board
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...
Then save up for this (Phase 2):
http://www.bbrgti.com/product_details.php?id=11656...
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